For the price, I expected a lot more. So did the rest on the table. Probably too young as it did improve with air, but I’ve had youthful (and cheaper) Champagne’s that performed far better than this. Started off with heaps of pears, bruised apples, and almonds on the nose. The palate was concentrated, juicy and almost too fruity for me (apples and apricot for days!). Air brought about more cut and chalkiness, as well as some floral notes. In short, I expected more depth. I suspect I’m just not a fan of the vintage. Time will tell. — 2 months ago
Yeasty bread, ripe and slightly browned Fuji and honeycrisp apple, hint of pineapple. Crisp but not bracing, fine bubbles. — 2 months ago
It’s actually 54% Mondeuse, 46% Gamay. Delicious. — 3 months ago
Dégorgement 2018 millésime 2011
Bulle fine superbe équilibre et finesse assez incroyable au regard du millésime — 4 months ago
This surprisingly exceeded my expectations. Layers of cherry and darker fruits with a bit of graphite and pepper. Poured through an aerator and it was ready to go. — a year ago
Now this is what I’m talking about! Best of this Bouchard haul. I wonder how much vintage played a role. Dense and intense, yet so chiselled. Aromas of pears, peaches, brioche, white flowers, spices, and even a touch of jackfruit were just bursting out of the glass. Super dense, precise, and long on the palate. Has a really interesting plummy mid-palate note, and lovely salinity. Loved it! — 2 months ago
Moe
Alc. 12.5%
Elegant — a month ago