Ray Vanderhoff

9.5

Blend of Chardonnay (55%) and Pinot Noir (45%). Pale gold color. Aromas of freshly baked bread, toasted nuts, white flowers, citrus zest and a chalky/smoky note. Flavors of grapefruit, green apple, tropical fruits, roasted nuts, and a lovely note of brioche. Long and lingering mineral driven finish. Vibrant acidity along with wonderful tension and complexity. Creamy mousse and texture with a steady stream of fine bubbles. So beautifully savory. Thank you Jason B. for sharing this beautiful wine (and storing it so well) to toast Matt A’s 50th Birthday! — 6 days ago

Katherine Yuh

10

introed to me at cote 550 as the “monster” champagne they serve on JAL. I loved it though. holds it’s own against a steak — 12 days ago

Phil Cxrxio

9.1

ID 211021 Cuvee 159 — 20 days ago

Anthony Pro

9.0

It’s good but nearly past its peak. Picked it up around 8 years ago. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Touches of sherry and sweet notes. Still a fresh punch but complex and precise. A subtle version of what selosse wants to be — 2 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

Always hits the spot 🎯 — 2 months ago

with Deked1

Christian Fischer

9.3

And then you stay for dinner. This needed a lot of air to open up. Nice, but not worth the price tag — 13 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Soft and supple in the palate. Plush fruit. Yellow apple, hints of orchard fruit, a touch of saline and mellow stone. Very refined and detailed acidity. Excellent — 21 days ago

with David

Space

9.5

Выпито 06.10.26 на балконе Symbol. Сегодня Свете было бы 60 лет…Как несправедлив этот мир… — 24 days ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.1

Cracked open The Veuve again. Perfect acidity, complex nose of citrus (lemon, apricot, apple, and pear), good balance of yeast, a hint of brioche and pear on the palate. Solid go-to for the price. Happy Saturday! — a month ago

Tam Chambers

9.4

09.12.26 Reims, France yes!!! — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Another year for the marriage, another lovely bottle of Bérêche, Brut Réserve. Still a benchmark NV for me. Previous notes apply. This bottle was disgorged November 2024 — 2 months ago

Kate

9.0

Smooth. Citrusy. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Standard affair Rose Champagne. Which is to say it’s deliciously drinkable but not particularly memorable.

Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, lemon zest, hint of pomelo and fresh dough. Soft texture but maintain good tension throughout. — a day ago

Joel Lara

9.3

Well balanced, with good acidity yet retaining a softness on the palate. Flavors of brioche, baked apple, grapefruit, toasted hazelnuts, and a mineral-driven finish. Really enjoyed this, and went well with scallops with brown butter sauce. — 17 days ago

Michael Wehner

9.7

the flight of the bubbles — 18 days ago

with Margaret

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

When you have good Chardonnay grapes from a cool climate and chalky soils, you make champagne.

@KobeBeef511 Tokyo — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Steve doc jay courtney — 2 months ago

Fin Jams

9.6

Such a special champagne from a special vintage. Who cares if it's a grand Maison and not growers... — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 1996 Belle Epoque pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is vinous with generous white peaches, raspberries, white tree flower, marzipan and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The 1996 balance of acid and ripeness is so special. This gained energy with air. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged May of 2004. — 2 months ago