Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) FRV 100 Rosé NV - 7,5% abv; close-up of the bling label so you can read it
A Méthode Ancestrale-bubbly from Gamay. Pink, slightly sweet and as the pun on the label indicates, effervescent. Lovely earthy aromas. Good acidity to keep it dangerously drinkable. Very refreshing despite the sugar. Lovely. And incredible fun.
Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) Crémant de Bourgogne Charme Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs NV - 12% abv; label
Very light gold. Amazing purity on the nose: mineral, clean aromas of white flowers and green apples. It reminds me of Pierre Peters's Extra Brut (except this is less rich and leesy) in its purity, focus, (c)lean charm and sheer elegance and energy. Elegant, small and persistent mousse. Lovely crispness, but it also has some fruit so it isn't an aggressive style of Extra Brut. Amazing focus and purity; endless aftertaste. Excellent.
Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) Vin de Table Français Roussanne 2008 - 12% abv; label
A very mineral nose, herbaceous, nutty though unoaked, a bit like an oolong tea. Rich but with stronger acidity than I expected from this grape. Endless aftertaste. Quite a wonderful wine. Though the back label states (if I understood the French correctly?) that one should drink quickly after opening because of very little added sulfur, I found this more expressive on day two.
