{"id":3052,"date":"2012-12-31T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-31T09:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3052"},"modified":"2012-12-31T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-31T09:22:00","slug":"uncorking-2013-with-a-grower-champagne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3052","title":{"rendered":"Uncorking 2013 with a Grower Champagne, Inflorescence Blanc de Noirs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6c5d1db970d-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6c5d1db970d\" style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"CHE_0067 - Version 22012-12-30-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6c5d1db970d-500wi\" alt=\"CHE_0067 - Version 22012-12-30-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most intriguing thing about crossing the threshold into a new year can be the uncertainty of what lies ahead. So to help improve our odds of success, we\u2019ll be uncorking 2013 with a <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grower_Champagne\" target=\"_self\">Grower Champagne<\/a>, Inflorescence <a class=\"zem_slink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.champagne.com\/en_indx.html\" rel=\"homepage\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Champagne (wine)\">Blanc de Noirs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since we\u2019ve discovered some astonishing examples of these artisanal wines during 2012, why stop now? We\u2019ll ring-in the new year with this bottle from C\u00e9dric Bouchard, a producer who&#8217;s gained an almost rock star status in the wine world. <\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s known for \u201csingle-vineyard, single vintage and single-grape bottlings.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imperatrice.com.hk\/cedric-bouchard.html\" target=\"_self\">(Imperatrice Fine Wines)<\/a> Bouchard founded his own champagne house, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.champagne-rosesdejeanne.com\/RDJ3.swf\" target=\"_self\">Roses de Jeanne<\/a>, in 2000 looking \u201cto produce the unique and recognizable champagne wines different from all [of] others.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"photo-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f4cae69970c\" class=\"photo-wrap photo-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f4cae69970c\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 466px;\"><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f4cae69970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f4cae69970c\" style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"CHE_0033 - Version 22012-12-29-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f4cae69970c-500wi\" alt=\"CHE_0033 - Version 22012-12-29-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Inflorescence Champagne Blanc de Noirs 2010<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gordonswine.com\/\" target=\"_self\">(from Gordon\u2019s Fine Wines &amp; Liquors)<\/a> is described as &#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201csweet red berries \u2026 flowers and mint \u2026 a weightless, crystalline finish\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/winelibrary.com\/wines\/69445-cedric-bouchard-inflorescence-blanc-de-noirs-val-vilaine\" target=\"_self\">(Wine Library)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201chand harvested \u2026 crushed by foot \u2026 unfined \u2026 unfiltered&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.polanerselections.com\/wine\/bouchard-inflorescence-val-vilaine-blanc-de-noirs-2010\" target=\"_self\">(Polaner Selections)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u201cstunning textural elegance \u2026 fabulous balance\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.56degreewine.com\/wines\/Cedric-Bouchard-N-V-Cedric-Bouchard-Brut-Blanc-Noirs-Inflorescence-Val-VIilaine-2010-Champagne-w78720185n\" target=\"_self\">(56 Degree Wine)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The drinking <span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">window<\/span> for maximum enjoyment is open through 2018, but after reading these comments, we just couldn\u2019t wait. We\u2019ll uncork this bottle on the eve of 2013, see if it lives up to the hype, and report back in this post \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BostonZest\" target=\"_self\">watch our tweets&nbsp;for an update notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f5138d3970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f5138d3970c\" style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"CHE_0030 - Version 22012-12-29-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f5138d3970c-500wi\" alt=\"CHE_0030 - Version 22012-12-29-bouchard-inflorscence-champagne-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Update<\/strong> (1.2.13) <strong>Our Tasting Notes: Inflorescence Champagne Blanc de Noirs 2010<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u201cscent of sugary caramel \u2026 loved the back-of-the-throat grab\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u201cgood, long finish (can still taste that sip long afterwards)\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u201cappley, citrus character on first taste\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u201cyin-yang on my tongue (sweet in front, tart in back)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&#8220;All the terroir is here. This is what 2010 tasted like at this vineyard.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">\u201cNo one messed with this wine, they just delivered the best of the vineyard\u2019s flavor to our glasses, with a dash of sparkle!\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6e086d1970d-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6e086d1970d\" style=\"border: 1px solid #f0e7e7; width: 500px;\" title=\"CHE_0213 - Version 22012-12-31- champagne-pour-Inflorescence val vilaine Blanc de nois-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee6e086d1970d-500wi\" alt=\"CHE_0213 - Version 22012-12-31- champagne-pour-Inflorescence val vilaine Blanc de nois-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, this special Champagne benefits from not being over-chilled. We enjoyed it more as it warmed and opened over a couple of hours. It was the perfect complement to our New Year&#8217;s Eve plates of salumi, cheeses, and breads \u2013 even holding its own with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2011\/07\/flour-boston-cream-pie-a-big-hit.html\" target=\"_self\">our favorite Boston Cream Pie<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flourbakery.com\/p36.php?pageID=44\" target=\"_self\">Flour Bakery.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We were impressed and can\u2019t wait to discover more gems from the vineyards of C\u00e9dric Bouchard \u2013 the search is on!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s each month with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2009\/12\/toasting-a-new-decade-with-sparkling-wines-on-new-years-eve.html%20   \" target=\"_self\">Our Sparkling Resolution<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/wine\/\" target=\"_self\">Our Sparkling Resolution Winner\u2019s List<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"color: #8b8b8b;\">Want to learn more about wine? 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