Jean-Marc Seleque, Partition Extra Brut Vintage:2016 Belle Croix

Belle Croix

There is a beguiling sense of tension to the lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that really build in intensity to the powerful and impressively persistent and naturally sweet finish where a hint of warmth surfaces

mint and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance to this lithe

There is excellent richness to the velvety and well-detailed bigbodied flavors that possess fine power and impressive length

baking bread overtones that envelop a core of red plums

Jean-Marc Seleque, Partition Extra Brut Vintage:2016 Belle CroixA blend of Slque's favorite barrel from each of his parcels every year, intended to reflect the vintage conditions across the ensemble of his holdings, the 2016 Extra Brut Partition unwinds in the glass with complex aromas of citrus pith, white flowers, pear and blanched almonds. Medium to full bodied, deep and chalky, with racy acids and a fine boned, classically proportioned profile, it concludes with a long, saline finish. It's a terrific wine that