"Initially reductive notes of scorched earth and smoke in this wine dissipate with aeration, revealing pristine yellow apple and Mirabelle. Edged by a crush of oyster shells and salty mineral tones, this invigorating sip finishes on a whisper of white pepper. The wine is just starting to open now but should drink well through 2030." 

"Pungently expressive aromas of green fruit, lemon-lime, seashore and iodine precede powerful and solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long finale. This isn't refined (Vau de Vey rarely is) but there's plenty of character here." 

"Fine pale lemon yellow. The bouquet also shows distinct finesse. Then a touch of honeysuckle. Remarkable balance to this, crystalline rather than too juicy, with fine length. The Julien Brocard version has more concentration but this is attractively balanced and persistent." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Yellow with silvery glints. Lemon, fresh grass and white flower aromas. Spicy and floral notes on the palate. A precise and seductive wine with a persistent and refreshing finish."