Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

A little pre-thanksgiving bubbles. Hope you all have a great day of football & turkey dinner with family/friends! 🏈 🦃 🥧 🍽️ 🍁

It has been a yr and half of more since I’ve had the Launois Veuve Clemence. Still enjoy this quite a bit but I sense the 8g’s dosage more now versus the 2-6g’s dosage that I have gravitated.

It shows orange citrus blend, lime pulp, lemon zest to chiffon, grapefruit with pith, Bosc pear, red apple, pineapple, tropical melons, kiwi, white spice, gritty chalk, crispy volcanics, dry river stone, saline, sea fossils, limestone marl, notes of frothed whole milk, graham cracker crust, yellow & white flowers, jasmine mixed in greens, lively, crisp acidity, very well balanced, complex, good tension/structure and elegant finish that lasts minutes and long sets on spice and minerals.

100% Blanc de Blanc, Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and spent almost five years on lees, founded in 1872 and has passed through 8 generations.

If you go to Champagne, try & get an appointment. They have a huge historical champagne museum that is amazing.

Excellent value @ $44.99. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The widow Clemence remains one of my favorite go to champagnes. Clean, crisp & refreshing green apples, citrus, citrus blossoms, touch of honey, ripe pineapple, light flintiness, nice acidity, small bubbles and sea breeze style finish. So good. — 9 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

Red fruit, lees, fine mousse. Lovely texture, nice minerality. — 11 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.2

Schön usgsuecht, Dani!! — 2 years ago

with Kathrin and Yvonne

John Murphy

9.2

Saline and stone fruits on the nose. Good fruit, bright acidity. well balanced and slightly mineral on the plate. Short finish. — 8 years ago

with Alice and Ed

Sheri Smith

9.0

Glenn brought this from birthday wine Steve bought. Very nice. — 10 years ago

Lisa Hewson

10

2012 13% sublime — 12 years ago

Aravind A

9.3

@Delectable Wine this is the Cuvee Clemence Blanc de Blanc.

Damn, this is solid. A cross between L'eclapart and Pierre Peters? — 2 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Allen Brothers Lava Cakes/Soufflé & 1977 Port. Pinch me!

Whenever I have wine this old, I always ask the people I share it with, what were you doing in 1977?

The beautiful thing about really old Port is how it softens all the edges & the elevated ABV. Smooth as silk.

This was a 375ml and farther along than a 750ml. The color was more Tawny than Port at this point. Wine on the leaner side. The fruits were; Thompson raisins, dates, figs, prunes, and some dried blackberries. Caramel, molasses, melted brown sugar, Cognac & Brandy presence, subtle wood shaving, nuts, butterscotch, graham cracker, dark withering flowers with beautiful acidity. The long finish was; rich, polished, well balanced, smooth and persistent for minerals.

If we had gone out for this dinner, it would have been $2500 plus tip & it wouldn’t have been this good which, is why we choose to cook rather than go out.

Cheese Course $25 pp
Salad $18 pp
Allen Brothers 6oz Ribcap $85 pp
Carrots $9 pp
Crispy Potato Wedges $12 pp
Soufflé $20 pp
Launois "Veuve Clemence" Brut Blanc de Blancs N/V Champagne $150
Glass of 2017 Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc $25 pp
2018 Enderle & Moll Pinot Rose $75
1967 Bertani Valpolicella Amarone $625
2003 Chateau Lascombes $325
1977 Dow Port 375ml $275
Glass of Ruinart N/V Rose $35 pp
$2591 plus tax and gratuity
7 Hour Dinner

Nor would the music & ambiance been as good.

Interesting exercise penciling it all out.

Photos of; the boats used to transport Port from Douro to Oporto called a “Barcas”, grape stomping in a Lagare and our Allen Brothers Lava Cake/Soufflé. — 5 years ago

with Sofia, Christina and 1 other