Fleury Blanc de Noirs Boléro Extra Brut 2009
The biodynamics pioneer in Champagne, now a small maison with nearly 100 years under its belt
Grape Makeup:
100% Pinot Noir
Sweetness Level:
Extra Brut
Ageing on Lees:
9+ years
Price:
$$ (V)
Cellar:
Up to 5 years
Category:
Culinary
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What
The biodynamics pioneer in Champagne, first converted in 1989. Originally starting out as an RM almost a century ago, they are now a small house, with biodynamic practices still universally applied.
Where
Courteron, Côte des Bar; 15ha of estate vineyards, 90% pinot noir.
Why
A showcase for the ripeness of pinot noir in this warmer, southeastern corner of the region and Fleury’s flamboyant, effusive style, the 2009 revels in its generosity and warmth but is amazingly vibrant still for a wine of this age thanks to nearly a decade on lees.
What Else
Fleury’s flamingo pink rosé de saignée is one of the most characterful, characteristic wines of this style
Tasting Notes
A nose rich with sweet, brown ginger biscuits, candied hazelnuts, marmalade and barley sugar is warming, enveloping and round. The bubbles are surprisingly forceful still, brightening up the palate and accentuating the acidity, which acts in concert with bitterness to energise and rigidify a shape that would otherwise be quite broad and languid. Nuttiness is quite subtle on the finish, still well balanced by acidity and coated in quince and satsuma fruit, which becomes a little salty to end.
Try It With
Dishes with rich, savoury elements like fermented beans or flavourful offals.
When to Drink
Main course or after dinner.
Perfect For
The one who has biscuits hidden in multiple locations in their flat.
Tatler Tip
Late releases like this are a great flex if you want to look like you cellared something for years but are not organised enough to actually do it.
TL/DR
Spicy, enveloping and round.
Supplier
Champagne Asia
