Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965, with a goal to produce world-class sparkling wines, passing torch to their son Hugh. A blend of mostly Pinot Noir and <20% Chardonnay (blend varies each year) with stone and berry fruit aromas and earthy spice. On the palate the light mousse shows raspberry, peach and mango flavors with nutty biscuit and slight baking spice notes. Long finish, lively acidity ending with citrus and yeasty tones. — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.5

Disgorged 2019 after 75 months.. A tornado of scents, nuts, vanilla,honey and apples. On the palate a high level of complexity. Explosive flavors of nuts, brioche and citrus. A seamless and powerfully long finish. — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.1

Served at the White House. Cheers! — 6 months ago

Jan A

9.5

2012 based — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A Fav! Clear pale lemon color with lively bubbles and light mousse. Fresh lively fruit aromas with a bright and crisp edge. On the palate ripe stone fruit flavors with a touch of citrus and yeasty notes. Medium finish, vivid acidity with a good balance. A real bargain for $12. Pop one open tonight! — 2 months ago

Fredybeans

9.6

Précis et mur sur des fruit jaune
Finale longue et tendue
Un fond de bouteille 12 h après était parfait et encore plus ouvert — 5 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious and powerful. — 7 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Most of the love in the Ulysse Collin lineup goes to the BdB’s but I am a big fan of the Maillons, particularly recent renditions. They’re more giving on release, always so demonstrative and aromatically expressive, and this one, based on the 2017 vintage is no exception, wafting layers of defined orchard fruit, bread dough and wildflower honey. The palate is both concentrated and focused with racy acids, a wonderfully textural mousse and a bright, energetic and mineral laced finale. Top notch Blanc de Noirs to no surprise. — 2 months ago

Peg

9.2

Apple at the end. Smooth. Light bubbles. Excellent — 3 months ago

John Brunner

9.2

A magnificent surprise! — 5 months ago

with Billy and Jan