Ballot Millot, Pommard Pezerolles other_regions complete Champagne

complete Champagne

yet ethereal and even graceful

Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness

cherry and lilac

Ballot Millot, Pommard Pezerolles other_regions complete ChampagneA more elegant array includes notes of black cherry coulis, a range of spice elements and floral wisps, in particular violet. I very much like the texture of the more refined yet slightly more concentrated flavors that conclude in a mildly austere finish where a touch of warmth also appears. This too could use better depth, but my rating offers the benefit of the doubt that it will progressively develop over time.