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
100% Grand Cru from Bouzy. 64% Chardonnay & 36% Pinot Noir. No dosage.
Definitely the most complex in the tasting so far. Fruits are nicely subtle. Strawberries, cherries, some blackberries, white citrus mix, pink grapefruit & white citrus with a touch of peach. Very soft, chalky powder, same for the limestone & volcanics, touch of white spice, undertones of saline & sea fossils, yeasty, brioche, pink roses and spring flowers, a very nicely woven structure w/ a softly & smartly polished finish.
@K&L Rosé tasting in advance of V-day — 2 months ago
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
Disgorged 02/22 50% pinot noir 50% Chardonnay. — 2 months ago
Nutty, and fruity like strawberry, great acidity. Love it. — 2 months ago
Trumfes, Llívia — 17 days ago
23 disgorge — 17 days ago
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
Brad Jensen
Beautiful way to start our celebration for Tiva’s birthday! — 5 days ago