Vouette et Sorbee ‘Textures’ Brut Nature, Champagne, France, NV, 750ml

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Betrand Gautherot’s biodynamic NV Brut Naure Textures (R14) is a 100% Pinot Blanc from the 2015 harvest that was fermented on the skins in ceramic vessels. Disgorged in November 2016, the wine shows an intense straw-yellow-golden colour and beautifully deep and complex yet fine nose with ripe, concentrated white and yellow-fleshed fruits aromas. Pure, round, fine and very elegant on the palate, this is a juicy, perfectly balanced and beautifully vinous cuvee with a very fine mousse and subtle intensity. I is firm and stimulatingly salty on the complex finish, with ripe apple and lemon/lime flavours in the aftertaste. This is a gorgeous wine whose velvety texture makes it a great wine for itself. There is no aggression or tightness, just a delicate flow of white, fresh fruits with a dash of lime juice and some lip-smacking salinity. Tasted Auguest 2018.