Robert Moncuit Mesnil 2015

Tasted this one blind and fell flat on my face - the oak and that Mesnil cut sent me looking in entirely the wrong direction, which is a little embarrassing to admit. The bottle was slightly off, too, and it still showed beautifully. The usual register was all there - citrus and brioche, pear-drop sweetness, cream and honey, a herbal thread and that telltale flicker of jerez - layered and round but never heavy, the kind of thing you keep sipping without thinking. Not a perfect bottle, but a lovely one.

Intense and delicious. lemon, brioche, Duchesse candy, peanut butter, cream, honey, vanilla, delicate tarragon. Oh and a bit of jerez. Dense and intricately layered, round and complex, yet approachable and so quaffable.

This wine presents an inviting bouquet of lemon, brioche, and Duchesse candy, enriched with notes of cream, honey, vanilla, and delicate hints of basil or tarragon. A subtle touch of Jerez adds complexity. It is dense and intricately layered, boasting a round, complex profile that remains remarkably approachable.

This wine is truly generous and stylish, which explains its broad appeal. It offers a captivating array of aromas, including Duchesse candy, lemon, cream, brioche, honey, vanilla, and hints of basil or tarragon, all complemented by a subtle touch of Jerez. It's dense and intricately layered, with a round, complex profile that remains incredibly easy to drink. The added bonus is its excellent value.

This wine impresses with a successful combination of ageing, intensity, and fruitiness. It offers a palette of duchesse (pear), lemon, cream, brioche, and honey with notes of Jerez, and perhaps a hint of vanilla as well. The structure is excellent - dense, rounded, mineral, and enduring, particularly in its aftertaste. It's complex and multilayered, providing a deep and engaging tasting experience.

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