Kaushal Kantawala

9.0

After an hour and a half in the decanter, this was delicious — 4 days ago

Michael Chelus

9.1

Baked apple, lemon curd, honey, mango, dried apricot and oak. Good acidity and balance. — 5 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The Ariston Aspasie Cépages d'Antan is a blend of one grape that is nearly extinct in Champagne, Petit Meslier and two rare grapes that get blended into Champagne. It parses into 40% Petit Meslier, 40% Arbanne, and 20% Pinot Blanc. None of the three main grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier

Crazy good body and super soft mouthfeel. There is soft precision in the palate. Excellent micro oxygenation. Shades of the 2007 Taittinger Comte’s. Leads with the white citruses.- lime, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, some pineapple juice, tropical green melon, what softer than soft powdery chalkiness, limestone, volcanics just as soft, spring flowers for days, perfect acidy and a purely beautifully balanced, knitted, length that has length and a singing finish that goes on and on. @ K&L Champagne tasting. — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Classical style between Bordeaux (cab-sauvignon Merlot , oak) and Rhône by its alcoholic side and the presence of Syrah.The colour is dense, dark, and a beautiful viscosity. Nose offers its share of ripe black fruits, spices, scrubland. Volume, concentration and intensity. 2015 is ready to drink; the ardour of youth finding balance today in a wine that has enough to age for several years in the cellar. 🇲🇦

Un vin classique entre Bordelais (cépages, notes de fût) et Rhône-sud par son côté alcooleux et la présence de Syrah. La robe est dense, sombre, et une belle viscosité. Le nez offre son lot de fruits noirs mûrs, épices, garrigue. Du volume en bouche.
2015 est assoupli et prêt à boire. L’ardeur de jeunesse trouvant aujourd’hui son équilibre. Un vin qui a de quoi vieillir plusieurs années en cave.🇲🇦 — 5 years ago

Matt Schwartz

9.4

They don’t make ‘em like they use to. This wine is magic. Had this vintage a decade ago and it was spectacular then, still spectacular now pushing 30. — 3 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

This is a very punchy, rich wine, likely a blend of Sangiovese with some bordeaux cépages like Cabernet. Actually works very well with rich food and has enough acidity and balance. Not our prime stuff in style but honestly was really good. — 9 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Christian Fischer

9.2

Nice clean and refreshing. A great blanc de blancs. Perfect for a warm summer evening in Paris — 4 years ago

Vanessa

9.2

🌱 Champagne Bourgeois‑Diaz is a biodynamic grower‑producer in the Marne, crafting champagne with purity, intention, & zero makeup. Husband & wife team, Jérôme & Charlotte, work their vineyards in harmony with nature, while also taking a lower-intervention approach in the winery. 

✨ In this way, each bottle gives voice to the growing environment surrounding their vines.

👁️ Beginning with a vibrant color in the glass, this wine offers a sense of vitality and verve. Glowing hints of gold might speak to a higher proportion of reserve wines in the blend or perhaps the influence of oak (50% oak, 50% stainless steel) in the winemaking process.

👃 The aromas and flavors remind me of apple crisp, quince paste, marzipan, toast, brioche, blanched almond, nougat, lemon curd, white peach, raspberry coulis, papaya skin, chalk, white blossom, wet stones, & oyster shell.

😋 On the palate, this wine is bone dry, with zero dosage, a steely acidity that builds tension with the creamy mousse & mouthfeel, a medium body, medium alcohol, followed by a long, elegant finish.

— 4 months ago

with Deked1

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium straw . Quite green fruit nose , quince , bruised apple , white flowers . On the palate more strict quince fruit with a prominent mineral , chalky , oyster shell notes . Orange peel , white pepper on the finish with decent length with saline tinge . Really quite distinct, for drinking now and over the next 5-7 years . — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with yeasty notes, blend of six varietals with Petit Arbanne and Petit Meslier included. On the palate flavors of ripe apple and pear with lemon citrus zest and bread notes. Fine bubbles, light mousse, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and yeasty biscuit character. Pair this aged Champagne with a shrimp or lobster salad. — 3 years ago