Outstanding. Deep golden color with few bubbles. This just screams excellence right off the bat. The nose is quite floral and very expressive. There’s some roasted nuts and buttered brioche notes to go with the grapefruit and cherries. Mint and smoke, vanilla and wet stones. Just plain gorgeous.
Vinous and deep and it just keeps going and going. 100% Pinot Noir from the Aube with no dosage and that shows immediately. Sharp and spunky with more than zippy acidity. I’m in love a little bit. Impeccable balance and structure here. Nothing cookie cutter, this is pure excitement in your glass. Very artisanal and elegant with so much power.
The attack is full of so much tension and personality. Very dry but effortlessly light and lithe. So youthful but that’s just fine. The minerality and texture of this champagne is just superb. Maybe this isn’t for everyone but it’s tailor made for me. — 2 years ago
Super fruity! — 4 years ago
My grandpa’s #1 mullet — 2 years ago
Crisp acidity and not too sweet. Notes of strawberry and raspberry with hints of rosemary and thyme to cut the sweetness. Pairs well with BBQ, chicken wings, or Greek salad. — 3 years ago
2017 vintage: not a laser-cutter precision wine, more of a rich unctuous expression of burgundy. Very approachable, a gate-way wine. — 2 years ago
Really delightful, fairly spooky — 2 years ago
Funky rich and fun — 3 years ago
Bought a bottle after tasting at D'Vines (as usual). Lovely, balanced, yummy, casual. Ripe raspberry, a touch of clove. Will certainly repurchase and enjoy this, summer or winter. Screw cap — lasts beautifully in the fridge for 3+ days. — 4 years ago
Eric Urbani
In mag. 47% Cab 43% Petit Verdot and the rest Syrah. Classic Herman Story boldness and fun had by all. — a year ago