“Contrée Noire” 2015 is a testament to the Côte des Bar’s potential to produce world-class Champagnes with a singular sense of place
polished tannins and a long
The wine is vinified with native yeasts
and Peconic Bay Vineyards is a standout in showcasing what the area does best
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Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2021 SO021624_Collet “Contrée Noire” 2015 is aAs one of Bordeauxs most storied First Growths, Chteau Haut Brion rarely misses a stepbut in 2021, a vintage marked by cool weather and precision over power, it produced something truly timeless. Where others struggled, Haut Brion leaned into its gravelly soils and deep cellar know how to craft a wine of structure, restraint, and remarkable finesse. The 2021 blend leans slightly higher on Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc