VOUETTE ET SORBEE EXTRA BRUT 'FIDELE' CHAMPAGNE NV [2009] 1.5L

** - Peter Liem = ChampagneGuide.net: "This is notably more open and accessible than previous editions of this cuvée have been at the same stage, even with a relatively recent disgorgement in October of 2011. It shows a voluptuous texture and a rich depth of red-fruit flavor, underlined by an intensely stony minerality, and it finishes with excellent balance and length. The ripeness of the 2009 vintage seems to be ideal for this cuvée, balancing the woodiness that Fidèle often shows in its youth—here the components feel harmoniously integrated from the start, allowing the wine to feel pure, expressive and exuberant. Last tasted: 4/12"