Alfred Basely Brut, Champagne, France NV Bodegas Alvear The wine has off-the-charts massiveness

The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy

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The 2015 Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard has a pale garnet color and a classic nose of woodsmoke

91 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

this has appealing notes of clove and ginger spice

Alfred Basely Brut, Champagne, France NV Bodegas Alvear The wine has off-the-charts massivenessStraw colored, aromas of white flowers and citrus blackberries (lemon), enriched with some mineral notes, yeast and fresh bread. Creamy, biscuit accents and lightly buttered, with a hint of peach and stone fruits. The perceptible dosage in no way obscures the general freshness of the wine. The finish is quite long and clean. First class aperitif, dry and elegant.