Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2013 tobacco leaf and pencil shavings

tobacco leaf and pencil shavings

(90-92)/2014+

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth

Subtle aromas of plums

mocha and floral nuances and slow-building tobacco and leather elements

Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2013 tobacco leaf and pencil shavingsRoederer's 2011 Blanc de Blancs is showing brilliantly and no doubt reflects Lecaillon's decision to be extremely selective, taking fruit only from four particularly successful plots in Avize. Offering up aromas of crisp yellow apple, blanched almonds, white flowers and nougat, it's medium to full bodied, pillowy and enveloping, with a ripe but racy core of fruit that's complemented by a delicate, low pressure mousse, concluding with an elegantly