gentle grip with a persistent tarry finish that suggests that it needs more bottle age

While this is rich enough to approach now

So go vintage styles

white flower and a bit of anise that can also be found on the intensely stony and big-bodied flavors that are almost aggressively mineral in character before culminating in a palate staining and driving finish where the intensity does a slow but sure build from the dense mid-palate to the explosive finale

This is aromatically quite similar to the straight Puligny though with more floral elements plus a subtle application of oak

Frerejean Freres, Cuvee des Hussards Brut Vieilles Vignes Vintage:2012 gentle grip with a persistentOffering 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.