Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose shows; pineapple flesh to canned juice, green & golden apples, Bosc pear, white citrus blend-lemon-lime-grapefruit w/ pith, kiwi, vanillin, nougat, cream, ginger-ale, soft white spice, volcanic minerals, brioche, light caramel notes, yellow lilies and white spring flowers.

The palate reveals, ripe, juicy; green and some golden apple, lime candy with zest, lemon, grapefruit w/a bit of pith, Bosc pear, green melon, mango & kiwi. Graham cracker crust, vanillin, cream, note of caramel, brioche, volcanic minerals wrapped in limestone marl, beautifully toned chalkiness, sea spray, sea fossils-oyster lead, white spice w/ mid palate heat, some yeasty bread dough, touch of dry herbs, yellow lilies-flowers, white spring flowers, lively, crisp acidity with an elegant finish that is; balanced, nicely toned with excellent structure & length that lasts two-minutes.

94 with additional cellaring.

Vineyards planted between 1951 and 1991. 100% Chardonnay. Manual harvested at optimal maturity on 9/10-11. No chaptalization. Aging on fine lees in tanks 6 months. Bottled on April 25, 2016. Disgorged 6/22. Dosage-4g/l. Just over 3900 bottles made. — 16 days ago

Eric Vishria

9.7

First time trying this grower producer and WOW. So impressive. Has a touch of reductive notes (and color) like a Selosse but somehow maintains the minerality and chalk (and precision). Anyway we loved it and will buy more! — 2 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Toasty, slightly tart. Good start to the holiday — 6 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.1

Jeroboam. Happy birthday Filo! — 20 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Delicious. Drinks more like an Extra-Brut than a Blanc de Blancs with lighter, yet impressionable body. 4.3.26. — a month ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

No specific notes but this is one of the finest brut reserve one can find. Great champagne and truly reasonable price (under 30 euros if you buy by the case) — 5 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Lisanne Nijenhuis

9.5

One more night before I level up. Let’s toast to growth, memories, and what’s coming next! — a month ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.2

In magnum — a month ago

Greg Koslosky

9.4

A lot of promise here still young but incredible depth of fruit and grip! Still very primary better in a few more years — 5 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Consistency is their middle name.

This has just started to shift from fresh to aging.

Bruised red apple/pear, lemon, lime zest, tropical melons, drier stone fruits, whipped cream, ginger, brioche, graham cracker, very light caramel/butterscotch notes, grey volcanics, limestone marl, sea fossils, gritty chalk, white & yellow flowers with greens, excellent lively acidity and a well balanced-knitted, elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts near two-minutes. — 6 months ago