The NV Brut Empreinte offers up licorice, smoke, mint and dried apricots in an exotic, compelling style. There is wonderful richness and clarity to be found in the glass. The weight and sheer presence of the Pinot Noir is clearly felt on the palate, while cool mineral notes provide a wonderful foil to the wine’s silky texture. The blend is 82% Pinot Noir, 5% Meunier and 13% Chardonnay, 100% 2004 fruit. About 50% of the wine is vinified in neutral oak and only the Coeur du Cuvee (the middle 1,800 liters of the pressing) is used.

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