Shay A

9.3

After opening a 2012 two weeks ago, I wanted to check in with the 2005. I also open a vintage L’Ermitage every 4th of July (as well as a bottle of zin), as it’s hard to beat this American sparkler at the price (and if you can, tell me).

Again, just a total QPR winner as evidence by this being 16yrs young. I believe this is the “oldest” L’Ermitage I’ve had, and my love for this sparkler is cemented. At its age, it really hasn’t oxidized much at all. I get a kiss of an autolysis flair here, but it’s more just rich and flamboyant. Yeasty/toasty. Toffee, honeycomb (always get that with these), sea salt and cinnamon topped golden delicious apple. Added notes of bruised pear and caramel round out the rich, yet vibrant, finish. The fact that these (yes, this vintage) can be picked up locally at $45-50 is just crazy. Takes a lot of restraint to not buy all they have. — 17 days ago

Martin Bergo

9.2

From magnum. With the expected house-style. — a month ago

Viv Thairu

9.2

Enjoyed this for my birthday. Crisp and refreshing. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Sweet edges, very pretty Pinot. Real depth and intense fruit. Lovely stuff — 13 days ago

with Bex and Major-General

Joseph Barsky

9.4

Non-Vintage en Magnum party bottle. Always better from a magnum. Happy holidays! — 18 days ago

Graham

9.2

On sale at new wine shop. Very good. — 24 days ago

Amy Jarratt

9.9

Drank for Scott's 40th with the Jarratts — 2 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.2

One of my favourite champagne producers. Very dry and fruity — 13 days ago

Michael Patrone

9.4

Lemon, green apple, and nice minerality — 13 days ago

with Madison and Meghana

Megan

9.2

Enjoying this more than I expected. Beautiful golden color. Gorgeous nose of roasted pear, caramel and brioche. Dry on the palate with round full body. — a month ago