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Paul Dethune

Cuvée Prestige Princesse des Thunes Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Shay A
9.3

I’m at 92-93 here, but this is absolutely going to improve. I should have bought more than just a couple!

Paul Dethune champagnes are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This cuvée is 50/50 (Pinot noir/chard), with 30% coming from their Solera dating back to the 70s.

I’ve said that I feel Petit & Bajan are the equivalent of Bollinger Special Cuvée in grower form, but I stand corrected. THIS is Bolly SC with a grower champagne vibe. Gold in the glass. Aromatics of lemon cream, lemon croissant, golden raspberries, and honeycomb. On the palate, it has the toasted Bolly profile but it’s dialed back a touch…feels more focused. Less expansive, but there’s added power here. Beautifully balanced with the sweet (the fruit, not the dosage) and savory (honey roasted cashews, sea salt). Imagine Bolly SC and a CHeidsieck Blanc de Blanc…you’ve got this. Loved it. — a month ago

Neil, Pinotman and 27 others liked this
David T

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Nice positioning.

Egly-Ouriet

Grand Cru Ambonnay Brut Rosé Champagne

Zack Hall
9.4

Disgorged July 2023. 2017 base. New bottle (green/brown) a special moment fine acidity purity of fruit and an X factor which is either reduction or solera. Not sure. — 3 months ago

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Egly-Ouriet

Vieilles Vignes de Pinot Noir Ambonnay Brut Grand Cru Blanc De Noirs Champagne

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Does nv Blanc de noirs get better? Really though… — 4 months ago

Juan, Bob and 5 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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I agree Jeremy. The Egly is stunning and one of my favourite Champagnes. Probably as good as Krug Clos d’Ambonnay at a fraction of the price.

Egly-Ouriet

Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Amanda Thomas
9.5

Love this with a savory pie for dinner. Fantastic champagne. — a month ago

Tim Schroeder
with Tim

Egly-Ouriet

Les Prémices à Ambonnay Brut Champagne Blend

Eliot Hamerman
9.2

Beautiful wine. — a month ago

Paul Dethune

Cuvée à l'Ancienne Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2014

Alan Weinberg
9.2

I don’t know the story why this is an “ancient cuvée,” but it was delicious and creamy, super fruit. Would buy again. — 4 months ago

Severn, Shay and 3 others liked this

Paul Dethune

Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Bonnie Chu
9.1

Express omakase is the best with byob — 5 months ago

Egly-Ouriet

Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2014

Lee Pitofsky
9.6

Hands down best rouge Coteaux Champenois, it’s so special to have this with some age. It’s stunning tonight, drinking like a top notch red burg, wafting layered red cherry fruit, floral and spice inflicted aromatics with an incredibly luxurious texture, silky tannins, immense depth and a massively long mineral laced finale. Special wine. — a month ago

Tom, Severn and 6 others liked this

Eric Rodez

Cuvée des Crayères Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir

emilie cycz
10

Brioche, buttery, bold but bright. Lovely — 2 months ago

Eric Rodez

Blanc de Noirs Champagne Blend

Steve Rura
9.5

Another delicious Rodez. Less rare than his amazing Blanc de Blancs, but this Blanc de Noirs is another home run. For Christmas Day apéro. — 4 months ago

Austin, Severn and 1 other liked this