Stéphane Regnault Lydien 99 NV

Stéphane Regnault Lydien 99 NV$98. 99 reg US LOW *compare at $120! 'Lydien' is the expressive of Rgnault's cuves and is characterized by its openness and energy. A broad and generous Champagne with an excellent saline depth. Produced in a limited edition of just 2,650 bottles. Our Tasting Note (#80): Tight and tiny bubbles, thick mousse, light lemon color. The aromas and flavors here took a solid 2. 5 hours to really open up. At first it was very compact and tight, mostly lemon

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From this cru come wines of great structure but with elegance and complexity

healthy and green in the warm June sun with shoots and leaves rising up from the small goblet trained old wood of the vines

Fiore is the most elegant and finessed of the Montenidoli whites

The 2017 will need a little time to soften

though it still sports quite an extrovert bouquet compared to other vintages: ripe red cherries

85% Mencía

and the 2022 Cullerot has more intensity and structure and a dominance of old vines and white soils

A little more approachable than Itération No

velvety finish

Crafted from the noble Nebbiolo grape

Inviting fruity nuances