2014 Temelion, Blanc de Blancs. Lefkadia
Krasnodar region,
Russia,
12% vol., 1 950
Grape variety: Chardonnay
The wine is light gold in colour. Persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean, pleasant and restrained nose of moderate intensity with dominant notes of ageing on the lees; aromas of toast, brioche, bread dough and nuances of white flowers. On the palate, the wine is well balanced, delicate and with moderate volume, high bright acidity, with moderate well-integrated alcohol, a medium- body, moderate+ fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of green apple and toast. Overall, elegant wine, Blanc de Blancs on the label lives up to expectations on the nose with pronounced notes of ageing on the lees; dry on the palate, very juicy and refreshing, with a light waxy mouth-coating structure. Ready for drinking with potential for further ageing (3-4 years).
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 22/07/2021