Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2013 but the Hubacker manages to

but the Hubacker manages to flatter even the most critical of noses with a pleasant fragrance of fresh herbs

all wrapped in a very firm but not aggressive finish

The 2004 Brane-Cantenac is a far better wine than the 2003

Medium to deep garnet-brick in color

acacia blossom and toasted nut scents where a whiff of secondary fermentation character sneaks in

Pierre Peters, L'Esprit Blanc de Blancs Vintage:2013 but the Hubacker manages toThe 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Esprit is a terrific example of a year in which both ripeness and acidities were elevated. Rich and sumptuous on the palate, with striking layers of nuance throughout, the 2013 has so much to offer. The combination of textural breadth and tension is utterly compelling. And that, in essence, is what makes 2013 such a fascinating vintage. Another few years in bottle will help soften some of the edges. Dosage is 4. 5 grams