Canard-Duchene Cuvee V Brut Nature 2012 Wine (75cl)

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This exceptional Champagne showcases the excellence of Canard-Duchene's. Brioche and toasted notes are noticed first, followed by ripe fruits like mirabelle and hints of raspberry. The balance of this Champagne is built around cedarwood and mineral notes, enhanced by a touch of salinity, creating a beautiful structure. Pretty nose of fresh stone fruit, then to a palate of juicy green and red apple with a pure cherry core. This mature Champagne shows some great toastiness as well as the white fruits that give it richness. It is a full wine, the bone-dry intensity now softened by age. A tiny production release based on 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier that saw zero dosage, the 2012 Champagne Brut Nature Cuvée V comes from a mix of 19 different terroirs (the majority of which are Grand Cru). It has a classy bouquet of ripe stone and orchard fruits as well as spice, chalky minerality, and subtle brioche. Wonderfully textured on the palate, this medium-bodied Champagne builds nicely with time in the glass and has rock solid richness as well as outstanding length. It's beautifully done and should evolve nicely for 10-15 years.