Cumulus (21%)

gastronomic Champagne is quite tightly wound out of the gates and will reward a bit of bottle age

where both concentration and elegance are clearly evident

contained within very classical proportions at 13

baked blackcurrants and blackberry compote

Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 2009, 75cl Format:12 x 75cl Cumulus (21%)The deep garnet colored 2009 Lafite Rothschild bursts from the glass with red and black currant preserves, warm plums, mulberries and kirsch scents plus suggestions of sweaty leather, cigar box and menthol. Medium bodied, elegant and firmly structured, it has wonderful freshness and a long earthy meaty finish.