Cyprien Arlaud Brut Zero Best after 1999

Best after 1999

petrol and white flower

A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence

Lots of freshness

an approach I have increasingly come to appreciate in an era where so many producers are constantly in pitch mode

Cyprien Arlaud Brut Zero Best after 1999This is also quite aromatically floral with notes of exotic tea, red currant, plum and a hint of orange peel. I very much like the sophisticated texture of the mid palate that contrasts markedly with the slightly drying and lean finale. I would observe that this was carrying quite a bit of gas, which has the effect of accentuating dryness so its quite possible that the austerity of the finish will become less apparent once the wine is bottled.