There is excellent mid-palate concentration to the intensely mineral-driven and impressively rich medium-bodied flavors that possess a really lovely sense of underlying tension

The tannins are a little constrictive on the attack

Spectacularly luscious and expansive on the palate

-- David Schildknecht

Drappier, Grande Sendree other_regions_australia There is excellent mid-palate concentrationThe 2008 Brut Grande Sendre is showing superbly today, evoking aromas of ripe orchard fruits, brioche, marzipan, spices, confit citrus and beeswax intertwined with delicate notes of honey with air. Full bodied on the palate, this Champagne is concentrated and perfectly balanced, rich and textured with an elegant mousse and frame of bright acids. It has a delicately phenolic, singular mid palate and concludes with a long, chalky finish. This blend of