Slightly deeper salmon pink, more copper toned . More fruited than the Cristal , more strawberry , raspberry , floral character, limestone hints. On the palate this is rounder and more juicy , fruit driven in style , with strawberry , raspberry and some orange rind . Quite good density and balance . Good red fruited , chalky , finish . This is showing well , quite rounded and inticimg in style , open and generous . This is showing well now and I would imagine it will continue to do so over the next 10 years plus. — a month ago
Blouge. Lovely. — 18 days ago


A generous Le Clos. The nose offers ripe orchard fruit, lemon curd, and a touch of honeysuckle, more Burgundian than maritime. The palate is broad and supple, with layered fruit and well-integrated acidity that provides lift without the usual steely edge. While beautifully balanced and polished, it leans toward richness and charm rather than the taut, mineral austerity typical of young Chablis. — 14 days ago
Champagne tasting 🍾: — a month ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
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 — 5 days ago