Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Clos Saint Denis Brut Zero Otherwise the sleeker and more

Otherwise the sleeker and more mineral-driven flavors possess lovely drive on the intense

the straight Riserva makes a fine substitute at about half the price

almost brooding wine under which lurks succulent

There is excellent volume and punch to the bigger-bodied flavors that also possess fine richness while delivering very fine persistence on the lemony

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Clos Saint Denis Brut Zero Otherwise the sleeker and more(from Clos St. Denis proper). A more elegant nose speaks primarily of cool floral notes that add breadth to the ripe and attractively spicy aromas of cassis and black raspberry. The refined and intense flavors possess a gorgeously textured mid palate while displaying outstanding length on the balanced and sneaky long finale. This is an exercise in grace and lace and should make for an outstanding CSD in time.