Tag: Natalie Falmet
Natalie Falmet Brut NV, Champagne
2013 base? Or 2014? Disgorged June 2018.
Natalie Falmet Brut Nature NV, 2013 Base
100% Pinot Noir from the Côte Des Bar. 2013 vintage. No oak in this Cuvée. Disgorged over two and half years ago, this has held up very well. Some rich creamed ceps on the nose, with nicely-developed roasted pears and dried apple. The red berry freshness is still there though, and this has completely avoided any kind of harshness, nuttiness or unattractive drying-out over time. It’s like a tart apricot on the palate, tangy but moreish, closing out with a creamy little snap.
Interestingly only two picked this as being Pinot. Nobody went all-in and picked it as a Brut Nature. These wines are a bit like vegan cakes, though – you enjoy it more if it’s not too obvious!
16.5
Date Tasted : 13/12/2019