Cyprien Arlaud Brut Zero petrol and white flower

petrol and white flower

Lots of freshness

The wine is partly aged in 600-litre barrels

A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence

The 2010 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is magnificent

Cyprien Arlaud Brut Zero petrol and white flowerThis is also quite aromatically floral with notes of exotic tea, red currant, plum and a hint of orange peel. I very much like the sophisticated texture of the mid palate that contrasts markedly with the slightly drying and lean finale. I would observe that this was carrying quite a bit of gas, which has the effect of accentuating dryness so its quite possible that the austerity of the finish will become less apparent once the wine is bottled.