Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne La Boloree

Cedric Bouchard, Roses de Jeanne La BoloreeThe 2011 Blanc de Blancs La Bolore is centered and poised on the palate, but the aromatics are more diffuse and less focused overall. The Bolore often gives the impression it is holding considerable power in reserve, but in 2011 I am not sure those elements will ever fully emerge. Yellow stone fruits, candied lemon and white flowers are all pushed forward, while slight hints of volatility linger on the finish. La Bolore emerges from a south facing

velvety core of black cherries

The oak is nicely integrated here

In addition

blackberry tart

The round yet nicely detailed middle weight flavors are not especially dense

elegant and seamless of the two

It has a powerful aromatic intensity with white flowers

peat moss and blood orange

The prettiness of the nose

This is very much built for the long-term and with the larger format bottle this is going to require patience

muscular and persistent finish

A background dollop of wood surrounds pungent aromas of mineral reduction