Bourgogne Epineuil Hauts Dannots 2012 skus_30207623 The bouquet is an explosion

The bouquet is an explosion of red berries and fragrant flowers on the nose

a wealth of ripe tropical fruit flavors meld with luxurious French vanilla and hints of sweet spice before culminating in a smooth

softer and “friendlier” than brut with an appealing and attractive color

peach and honey as well as hints of vanilla and spices as it passes through the barrel

Bourgogne Epineuil Hauts Dannots 2012 skus_30207623 The bouquet is an explosionOrganic wine, natural wine, low sulphites, soft texture, medium body, supreme poise and balance, our pick over expensive Cotes de Beaune any day. The town of Epineuil lies just north of Tonnere, actually not that far from the southern tip of the Champagne region. This is pretty far north for Pinot Noir so the wines tend to have a crunch to them, rather than the soft fleshiness of the Cote d'Or further south. But when I taste these wines from Athenais,