Saumur Brut, Domaine de la Salpêtriere ,Sparkling, Méthode traditionnelle blanche

The 2018 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous, just as it was from barrel. Strong Cabernet inflections soar out of the glass, giving the wine a compelling aromatic profile laced with the essence of graphite, dried herbs, menthol and dark fruit. One of the most classic (for lack of a better word) wines in the Left Bank in 2018, Grand-Puy-Lacoste is super-impressive right out of the gate. Grand-Puy-Lacoste is ultimately a wine of tremendous class that remains restrained and aristocratic in breeding.

Cedar, herbs, currants and cigar wrapper create the core the wine. There is ample red fruits, round-textures and a sweet, blackberry and chewy currant finish with a savory edge that will be even better with a year or two of aging. Drink from 2024-2040