Catherine & Pierre Breton Sparkling Vouvray "La Dilettante" 750ml

"Bright gold with a frothy mousse. Pear and white peach on the nose, with complicating floral and spice qualities and a hint of orange zest. At once fleshy and dry, offering tangy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and slow-building spiciness. The finish repeats the orange note and leaves a strong spicy quality behind. This impressively energetic sparkling wine packs a more precise punch than plenty of non-vintage Champagnes."

Score: 89 points

-- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, May 2010