Although present on the palate tannin is never astringent but blends itself harmoniously with the natural freshness and « gras » (velvety texture) of the wine
Old bottles are only re-corked if the levels are down or corks need replacing in which case the wine would be topped up from the same vintage and then given a tiny dose of SO2 and re-corked and then laid down for at least 12 months before labeling and re-release
A fact that you can see in the many German family names among famous Champagne houses (think Bollinger
Here the low cropping vines give birth to a deep Riesling that's nonetheless supple
A persistent fine bead and a crisp clean finish
Domaine Patrick Piuze Bourgogne Tonnerre, Les Boutots 2022 domaine-cornu Although present on the palateA ripe fruity aroma with melon, apple, and peach. The taste is dry, with balanced acidity, juicy fruitiness, and a firm structure.