Hot summer day and a lot of work around the house - needed something refreshing. An unusual champagne that was part of a direct import in 2023. A good price at $87 and 2004 was not a bad year. Funky bottle, but aside from that, a down to earth vintage bottling that hits the spot and punches a decent QPR. Yeasty brioche, apple, and toasted almonds with a nice and not overpowering tartness. Not regretting buying (and drinking) this uncommon champagne. — 10 months ago
Solid CdeP. Enjoyed at home with a beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce (with black pepper, white pepper, cognac and cream). Nice pepper in the wine to complement the sauce. Had a bottle of the 2019 a couple of years ago, shortly after release. The additional time has helped mellow the wine. Did not decant, but opened about 45-60 minutes before sitting down, and drank a small glass to taste and open more surface area. — 9 days ago
Light-med body, dry, acidic. Mineral cherry soil. — a month ago
Light garnet color with a small ruby core. Aromas of wet soil, red berries and dried rose petals. Flavors of raspberries, red currants, mushrooms and savory spices. Long lasting finish. Gripping acidity with very silky tannins. Light bodied and quite savory but still full of finesse. Needs a bit of aeration to fully open up. Solid value and nice mid-week option. Thanks for the bottle, Kase. — 2 months ago
Very nice Pinot. Good cherry notes and a little earthy. Paired well with a beef stew — 6 months ago
Medium ruby in color; blackberries, cassis, and graphite on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like black cherries, black currants, and wet gravel with a long finish. Needs to decant. It was much better after an hour in the decanter. Nellie said it was ok. I like it. — 10 months ago
Jenn Ingle
Nose - lilacs, soil, clay amphora and erasers! (Haha) Flavors - cranberry and tart blueberries. Mouthfeel - a bit sharp and acidic with a semi dry finish some tannins but not too much. Look - gorgeous garnet color. Food - went sooo very well with the lamb my hubs made. — 2 days ago