While not particularly dense

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but I must say that Theresa Breuer and her team have very lately been on a roll

A pretty and perfumed nose offers up notes of red berry fruit and dried floral nuances that give way to nicely rich yet well-detailed middle weight flavors that evidence a mineral hint on the solidly persistent

Frerejean Freres, Cuvee des Hussards Brut Vieilles Vignes Vintage:2012 While not particularly denseOffering up aromas of candied citrus peel, hazelnuts, dried white flowers and apples, the 2012 Brut Premier Cru Cuve des Hussards Vieilles Vignes is medium to full bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with an open and expressive core, lively acids and a youthfully frothy mousse. It's showing well.