2009 Michel Arnould "Carte d'Or" Brut Champagne which contributes to the complexity

which contributes to the complexity of the blend

with kirsch and cherry preserves flavors laced with a pepper note and a lively tobacco streak

which are all made from purchased fruit

and any unsatisfactory fruit is eliminated

If you missed out on Robert Mondavi's 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

2009 Michel Arnould "Carte d'Or" Brut Champagne which contributes to the complexityBeautiful old vine bubbles that won't break the bank. Count me in! This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shows notes of Flintstones chewables (yes, I am serious) and citrus on the nose. On the palate, red berries and lemon curd are the prominent flavors that lead into a dry and chalky finish. This wine will be showing better with a few more years of bottle age, but it's obvious that this is a very high quality wine.