Like several of the wines in the range there is a touch of warmth but it’s not enough to really impair the balance

focused and very powerful finish that seems to go on and on

mint and lavender are all generous in this jammy

A densely fruited nose speaks of red and dark currant aromas that are laced with warm earth hints

Jerome Prevost, Closerie Fac Simile Rose Vintage:N.V. Like several of the winesThe NV Extra Brut Ros Fac Simile (base 2022) is stellar. The addition of 10% still red Pinot in this warm, dry year really dials things up in a meaningful way. Kirsch, dried flowers, nutmeg, rose petal, mint and cinnamon soar out of the glass. The still red wine was especially deeply colored and potent in 2022, "more Bourgogne Rouge than the Gamay style we usually get here," Prvost adds. In 2022, the Fac Simile is positively stellar. I would be