Cédric Bouchard Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle Blanc de Noirs 2012

Precise and wound tight. Pear skin, white pepper, and a whisper of mint on the nose, with a floral thread that keeps things lively. For a vintage that tended toward richness, Bechalin holds its line, brisk acidity cuts through cleanly, and the fine, persistent bead reinforces the wine's stony, focused character. Compact and pure, finishing with real grip.