menthol and licorice all develop in the glass

slate and liquorice

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

good depth and fine tension

Domaine Faiveley, Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Vintage:2022 menthol and licorice all developHere too moderate wood is present on the aromas of honeysuckle, lemon confit and a vague hint of the exotic. The rich, dense and larger bodied flavors possess a highly seductive mouthfeel that contrasts noticeably with the youthfully austere and intensely citrus inflected finish that is presently a bit short. I suspect that once this is bottled that it will better harmonize as its somewhat awkward today.