NV Pascal Doquet Extra Brut Arpège Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
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Disgorged in December 2023 without dosage, Doquet’s NV Blanc de Blancs Arpège untites the flesh and texture of the clayey sites in Vertus with the mineral profile of Le Mont-Aimé and Villeneuve. With two-thirds of reserve wines dating back to 2012 and the remaining 33% from the 2019 vintage, it soars from the glass with scents of jasmine, grapefruit, nectarine and plums. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a compact and taut profile, elegant mousse, incisive acidity and a long, penetrating finish. Vinified in used oak barrels (one-third) and enameled steel. It’s the most chiseled of the three non-vintage blends.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate
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Light walnut notes on the nose. Rather smart, complex aroma but it seems a little diffuse on the palate. Prices seem to have gone up here! (JR)