Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Way riper than the ‘16 and ‘19. A little caramelized quality to the fruit. Still has the signature transparency and lift but stylistically not my favorite vintage. — 3 months ago

Brecht Spileers

9.5

Praying this will still be available at a reasonable price in a few years. Fantastic. 1/500 bottles. — a year ago

Willie Carter

9.2

My go to rosé and for good reason. The sweet smell of summer and romance is all over this. Cranberries and wild strawberries with a nice herbal element. The wind in her air and a song on her lips. Chalk and honeysuckle with a nice touch of yeast notes.

Chardonnay dominant with an extra brut dosage. Crisp, refreshing, and utterly delicious. Inviting and generous with racy acidity and a ton of character. Focused with plenty and depth. Summer berries in the mouth along with memories of that weekend on the beach with her. For me, an essential champagne to always keep on hand. For remembering those more blissful times.
— a year ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

NV | 60% Pinot noir 40% Chardonnay | luncheonwine at De Reddende Engel | Birthday daughter Xandry | toast with goatcheese | codfish Beurre Blanc and citrus — 4 months ago

Andrew Liguori

9.1

Ripe red apple. Dense skin tannins. Roaring acid. — 7 months ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.0

Dec 2023. Vertical w/ 2010 vintage. Should have tasted this on first! 2010 is outstanding (probably at least partially due to the age) this 2016 is very good. Black fruit, chocolate, tobacco. Classic left bank Bordeaux. Excellent QpR ay $29/bottle. Have several more so can enjoy as it ages. — a year ago

Carrie Bowden

9.5

Beautiful fruit, acidity,and salinity. Disgorged April 27, 2021 — 2 years ago

Ivor

9.2

Deg 21. Beautiful champagne with lots of almonds, marzipan, warm apple, chalky and long. — 5 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

2020 | Champagne
(100% Pinot Noir)
Antoine Bouvet; Les Monts de la Vallée
Extra Brut-Blanc de Noirs
Vallée de la Marne; Avenay Val D’Or & Mareuil Sur Ay, France
Disgorged 16 March 2023
(92-94; Drink 2026-36) — 5 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

2008 doesn’t disappoint. My other bottles will lay down for another 5 years plus.

It is fresh, lush, rich with great o2. The flavors burst onto the palate. Bruised apple, Bosc pear, ginger ale to ginger, cream soda, cream, lemon, lime, orange citrus, biscuit, yeasty, limestone, chalk, saline, baguette crust, yellow & white florals, the acidity is outstanding. The finish is well balanced, structured, big structure and lasts two-minutes.

Pictures of my October visit Philipponnat. Pano from their Clos de Goisses of the beautiful Cote de Blancs, upward look at their Clos de Goisses, Clos de Goisses signage as you walk up to that vineyard and their cellar.

Really good w/ Himalaya Pink Salt Popcorn!!! — a year ago