Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Something for the Jasper Hill Farms, “Willoughby.”

I am not much for Brut these days. Prefer Extra Brut. But I had this 375ml left before I shifted gear’s.

Having said that, this is still very sound and consistent. Think I enjoyed it more once upon a time. It seems sweeter now having a steady stream of EB.

Nice mousse. Lemon, lime pulp w/ a bit flesh, Bosc pear, red apple, yellow stone fruits, tropical fruits, quince, ginger, whipped creams, graham cracker, nougat, light & soft volcanic minerals, nice chalk powder, sea fossils, gentle saline, yellow flowers & lilies with hints of jasmine, pleasant, lively acidity, good balance, structure-tension & a smartly polished elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on white spice-ginger.

Excellent pair w/ Key Lime Tart.

@SimplyRedVirtualLiveHamburg — 12 days ago

Alan Weinberg

9.2

Bottle was drained fast! — 6 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Showing mature flavors & drinking well! Purchased on release in 2014 — 13 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Very indulgent champagne with overripe fruit and balance. Joy to drink and amazing packaging...for similar money i prefer an aged DP or a Krug — 3 days ago

Shuji Yanada

9.1

保存状態に不安があったが、流石の’96
多めのドサージュ(多分)と熟成によって、程よいキャラメル感が出ていて美味しかった。発泡はかなり弱目。 — 17 days ago

Vinny Brooklyn

9.0

Thanksgiving dinner @ Union Square Cafe Tokyo. Solid aperitif to begin. — 6 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

NV. 375ml format. 11.11.25. — 22 days ago

Rob N

9.5

Always a treat. Green apple. Better flavor than Cristal but Cristal has better mouth feel. — 3 days ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Sift and settled with gorgeous secondary notes. Pliable and lush with freshness and texture. Really delicious and in a great place — 19 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

Soft and plush. Wild strawberry and wet stone. Some faint floral notes. Focused, delicate and precise. Haunting fruit. Still fresh.. a wonderful bottle. — 19 days ago

with Bex