Hattingley Valley, Kings Cuvee other_regions dry and mildly austere if

dry and mildly austere if slightly warmer finish

The relatively dense tannins are actually fairly refined for the appellation but this will still require at least 15 years to be at its best

There is good volume but also fine delineation to the delicious and attractively textured medium-bodied flavors

yet supple

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

Hattingley Valley, Kings Cuvee other_regions dry and mildly austere ifA barrel selection that saw 30 months sur lattes before disgorgement with five grams per liter dosage and which consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, Hattingley Valley's 2013 Brut Kings Cuve is showing very well indeed, offering up aromas of yellow orchard fruit, citrus oil, honeycomb and wheat toast. On the palate, it's medium to full bodied, racy and incisive, with a delicately textural attack, a pinpoint mousse and a bright spine of