Frederic Savart Champagne 'Bulle de Rosé' Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru Extra Brut RIPASSO On the subject of patience

On the subject of patience as readers will know Mugnier has been holding back the release of his Musigny and he told me that he intends to allocate the 2013 vintage this year

chalky tannins

yielding very concentrated sugars

Depending on the vintage

with beautiful depth and richness

Frederic Savart Champagne 'Bulle de Rosé' Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru Extra Brut RIPASSO On the subject of patienceFred's ros is a ros d'assemblage composed of 70% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, and 8% still red wine. It comes entirely from the village of Ecueil. It is fermented mostly in stainless steel, with around 20% of the blend made in neutral barrels. The dosage is 6g L. Fred Savart is a force to be reckoned with. Tasting in his cellar is as much a tour of the various terroirs of the Montagne de Reims as it is a discussion of whats new in the wine world. Fred