The 2009 Extra Brut Fidele (Pinot Noir) is rich exuberant and powerful. Dried pears white orchard fruit flowers and spices burst from the glass in this intense head-spinning Champagne. Clean veins of minerality frame a huge powerful finish imbued with the essence of Pinot. Weighty rich and powerful the 2009 impresses for its fabulous balance and inviting utterly irresistible personality. This is a great showing for the Fidele. Disgorgement date: December 12 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Bertrand Gautherot crafts gorgeous handmade wine loaded with personality. The Vouette et Sorbee Champagnes are rich full-bodied wines built on meticulous vineyard work and a non-interventionalist Burgundian-inspired approach in the cellar.