Pehu-Simonet Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut | Notes on the bottling disgorged in June 2011 | 12% | David Pehu makes this equipoised Blanc de Noirs exclusively from Pinot Noir grown in his Grand Cru parcels of Verzeney and herein delivers a telling, true-to-type Montagne de Reims –exemplary in conveying the limestone into a fetching champagne of Pinot Noir. Honeycomb, poached apple and violets carry on to the palate from that first proud breath and curl about raspberries and soda bread. Broad shoulders of Verzenay don’t weigh this substantial body down but rather flex and bound to carry all its rich textured fruit over a bottomless mineral chasm of profound depth. Without a hair out of place, this is a beguiling beauty despite all its might with crunchy raspberries echoing and echoing and echoing on the finish. Totally floored, I am a better person for having tasted this.

Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, October 2013

 

“All 2006 and all Verzenay (Les Noues and Les Perthois), old vines, 60% vinified in wood. Disgorged 6/09, this reveals a thrilling glimpse into the deep well of Verzenay: like plum and saffron cake, wholly original and yummy.

Wine review by Terry Theise

The following accounts have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months. Be sure to call ahead to confirm availability.

The Beanery
Aitkin
218-927-7811

Cash Wise Liquor - Baxter
Baxter
218-829-9286

Alma Restaurant
Minneapolis
612-379-4909

Tilia
Minneapolis
612-618-3069

Henry & Son
Minneapolis
612-200-9517

Piccolo
Minneapolis
612-827-8111

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Heyday
Minneapolis
651-699-3536

Perron's Sul Lago
Prior Lake
952-440-1411

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

The Commodore
Saint Paul
651-330-5999

West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511

Gianni's
Wayzata
952-404-1100