Aaron Tan

9.4

I have a tenuous rapport with this cuvée. By my estimation, fewer than 30% of the bottles rise to an acceptable standard - often marred by mousiness, excessive oxidation, or, regrettably, both. So happy to report that I finally understand people’s love for this wine: here’s a bottle of extraordinary grace, devoid of any trace of those usual flaws.

It unfolded with a beguiling array of scents - red apple, kumquat, fresh bread, white florals, chalk, ginger, and even a trace of dried herbs. On the palate, vinous and alive with beautiful energy, finishing long and saline. And yet, despite this moment of brilliance, I can’t justify the gamble - not when the Les Béguines stands as a safer, surer choice. — a day ago

Aaron Tan

9.5

Opened this for a special occasion and frankly, it was a disappointment when first popped. It had energy for sure, but I just found it a little too “sweet” and the oxidative notes too distracting, with some obvious caramel and nuts. Thankfully, it just needed air to shine and by golly, did it shine brightly. The nose somehow blossomed into a perfume of pears, oranges, flowers, spices, flint, and digestives. On the palate, the “sweetness” seemed to melt into a citrus liqueur kind of character and texture. Very mineral-driven, with a saline backbone and stony finish. It does feel quite different from the classic Les Beguines, but rightfully so. The variety, grower, and vineyard’s all different. The Prevost vinous-ity does translate over though. Nevertheless, loved the wine. — 9 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.7

Man oh man. This is a whole other level of Champagne. It is of outrageous intensity and expression. There is incredible power, vigor and drive in this wine, showing such depth in its material, clearly built to age. A gentle decant unleashes it’s complex and layered core of caramelized orchard fruit, gingerbread and smokey minerals. As the bubbles reduce with extended aeration, it takes on a whole other face, performing like a Montrachet with age. An exceptional and singular Champagne that we should all be so lucky to try. A mere 20 bottles or so make it to the US. — 3 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Absolutely worth the hype. One of the best grower roses. Ripe strawberry, wild herbs, Swiss chard. — 3 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Love LC19. It’s perfect today flaunting deep, powerful layers of ripe orchard fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and exotic spices. The palate is structured and concentrated with a satiny texture and vibrant energy that give way to a long saline and mineral laced finale. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched and this is the best release since LC13 IMO. I’ve heard LC19 imports to the west coast specifically are often mousy, but luckily I’ve never experienced that here on the east coast. — 7 months ago

Jay Boberg

9.4

Fresh, sharp and wonderful — 2 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cesar mau ivan o sacal — 3 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

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Al Doyle

9.0

Long acids. Very good. Bought from a great little wine shop in Petworth in the South Downs here in the UK, just after having a fantastic lunch at a spot called E. Street Bar & Grill which is a terrible name for an absolutely exemplary little bistro with great seafood and wine. And with the perfect slightly surly but extremely accommodating and professional French maitre d. Anyway, if you happen to pass through check it out. — 2 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

With the Rosé having been a total stunner a few weeks back from this Meunier specialist, I was excited to try this BdN given my adoration for Jérôme Prevost. It certainly did not disappoint! 100% Meunier, with a mere 579 bottles produced. It’s incredibly energetic with an ultra precise palate and impeccable concentration. A gentle decant brings out its layered and complex core of caramelized apples, mandarin oranges, jasmine flowers and smokey minerals. A touch of oxidative expression adds to complexity. Very exciting stuff. — 3 years ago