Fonplegade other_regions_italy The 2004 Brut Cristal has

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

from a parcel near the bottom of Clos St

First bottled separately in 2018

particularly on the finish

and it forces the spotlight on Ravera

Fonplegade other_regions_italy The 2004 Brut Cristal hasA touch tight and even reduced at first, it takes a moment to clear to reveal dense layers of black fruits, graphite and bristling tannins. Concentrated and intense, clearly a reflection of the impressive structural clout of this particular vintage, not huge amounts of charm even at 10 years old needs longer, wait at least another two years. 85% new oak.