Clos Saint Hilaire 2006

The Clos Saint Hilaire 2006 comes from a single one-hectare plot of old vines. Only Pinot Noir grows here, and it is vinified entirely in barrel. This is a blanc de noirs with no dosage at all, aged 15 years in the cellar, and it is made in tiny quantities: fewer than 6,000 bottles. It is supplied in a wooden case.

The bubbles are very fine, and the nose shows vinous complexity and ripe fruit. On the palate it feels deep and rich, with lightly candied citrus and panettone, along with peach, mandarin, chestnut and fine wood. The finish is mineral. The vintage can still rest in the cellar for around ten years. Serve it at 11 to 13 °C in a large white wine glass, ideally with poultry, veal or mature hard cheese.