Le Xv Du Président
Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)
Brut Rosé Blend
Just tasted new batch! Pompadour Brut Rosé celebrates the life and times of Madame de Pompadour (mistress of Louis XV) credited with introducing Champagne to the court. Blend of 58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chard, aromas of floral strawberry scents with yeasty notes on fine mousse and bubble flow. On the palate flavors of raspberry and strawberry with vanilla yeasty tones. Well balanced, long ending in true brut style, dry with yeasty mineral character. A joy to drink. Tasting Sample! — 3 years ago
Scribe
Scribe Outpost East Napa Valley Syrah 2018
East Side Atlas Peak, Elevation 1600, 10 barrels, Bottle Number 2949. XV Altar of the East. — 3 years ago
Cuvée du Président
Gigondas Red Blend 2018
[Tasted on November 5, 2022 at Richland Country Club in Nashville]
65% Grenache; 20% Syrah; 10% Mourvèdre; and 5% Cinsault. Blackberry, black currant and raspberry fruit, with licorice, spice, earth, black pepper, chalk and sage. Good QPR. — 2 years ago
de Venoge
Brut Sélect Cordon Bleu Champagne 2002
I don’t know this house. They make Cordon Bleu—brut, extra brut, rosé, also a higher level called Princes, and their grand marque is Louis XV, also making a high end Vinotèque from older stock. House was founded in 1837 in Epernay. This is the only one I’ve had, a Cordon Bleu brut. And w 20 years on it, it’s pretty good juice. — 3 years ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral earthy notes this morning, vineyards held by Lafond and Ladoucette families since 1787, purchased from daughter of Louis XV. On the palate flavors of crisp apple and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and garden spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and mineral spice. Nice! — 4 months ago