
Bodet-Herold Cremant de Loire Physis Extra Brut 2021
$30.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)Tom Tasting Note: Medium-minus lemon yellow color, med+ mousse and medium bubbles persistence. The nose was med+ with chalky, pear and citrus driven fruits allied with light notes of honey, white florals, and lanolin, a very attractive yet subtle nose. The palate was medium bodied, with med/med+ acidity, and med+ flavor intensity. Finishes med+ and fresh, cleansing the palate. Dosage: 0g/L - Brute Nature Bodet-Herold is a new sparkling wine project from husband and wife Etienne Bodet and Kim Herold that celebrated its inaugural release in 2022 with the 2017 vintage of this wine. Importer Becky Wasserman describes this project as a micro-negociant as Etienne and Kim produce only two wines in extremely small quantities: Physis comes from purchased fruit from two small, organically farmed vineyards while Clos Durandière (all Cabernet Franc) comes from a 3.5 acre vineyard Etienne and Kim were given as a wedding gift in 2015. To pay the bills, Etienne also h