Château Brun Despagne

Alexandre Le Brun

Dilection Brut Millésimé Rosé Champagne Blend 2015

David T
9.1

The 2015 vintage kicked out 1852 as the hottest vintage in Champagne until 2018 came along. This is mostly Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier. No dosage.

Leads with cherries that have a liqueur quality. Very ripe, juicy & strawberries, some black raspberries, blood orange, guava, very, thick, almost foamy mousse, limestone & chalk powder, some white pepper, only hues of sea fossils, light sea spray, white spice with heat as it sets, red & pink roses with a touch of spring flowers, excellent, soft acidity, softly woven & structured, well balanced and a subtle polished finish that lasts over a minute.

@K&L Rosé tasting in advance of V-day
— 2 months ago

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Alexandre Le Brun

Cuvée Passion Monthelon Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Citrus forward, with a nice sliver of green apple and almond. Every sip explodes with flavor! — 2 days ago

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Grille Midi Fleurie Gamay 2019

Floral, darkfruits, very Burgundian in style, great balance, great depth, long, lingering finish, absolutely marvelous Cru Beaujolais!! — 3 months ago

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

L'Ancien Vieilles Vignes Nouveau Beaujolais Gamay

Really pretty. Medium minus body, cherry/raspberry, spice, earth, great acid. Great with roast chicken. — 2 months ago

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Nice balance and smooth (75 percent Merlot, only 1 percent Cab Sauv). Not much Tannin. Cab Franc at 24 percent makes up the rest, so this not over powering. January 2024. — 3 months ago

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2020

Dark garnet color. Aromas of earth, tobacco, dried dark cherries/raspberries, menthol, dried rose petals and violets. The palate is more dark fruit driven (black cherry/raspberry/plum) with hints of forest floor and minerals. Touch of Brett and oak on the long and tingly finish. Nicely structured with fine grained tannins. Crisp acidity and medium bodied. The tertiary notes take the lead. Gets better as it opens up. — 4 months ago

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Ray Vanderhoff

Whoops! 2020