Normandin Mercier 2012 PC 45.5% 1500 Size::1 Bottle plenty of freshness

plenty of freshness

all coiled up

and very faint notes of tobacco

Wines here appear stylistically very similar to those of Georges with even the same barrels and oak used as his cousins though one notable difference is that Laurent totally de-stems giving wines that are more immediately perfumed and accessible in their youth while still having ample depth and structure to age classically

Normandin Mercier 2012 PC 45.5% 1500 Size::1 Bottle plenty of freshnessEye: straw yellow with pale gold highlights Slow and fine tears On the nose: a complex and gourmet nose with aromas of fruits such as pear, prune, corner, orange zest but also nuts such as almond as well as aromas already developed of ageing such as vanilla and cinnamon On the palate: A sharp and frank attack accompanied by beautiful aromas of pear giving way to a sweet mid palate and encompassing fruity and floral flavours to finish on a sweet warmth