Ron Siegel

9.4

Another great btl that was rich & creamy — 15 days ago

Vanessa

9.2

If you’re looking for a beautiful expression from the Côte des Blancs, the Champagne Robert Moncuit ‘Les Grands Blancs’ is an outstanding option.

Moncuit is a grower producer, first established in 1889, with Pierre Amillet (fourth generation) at the helm since 2000.

It is 100% Chardonnay made with a blend of fruit coming from two of the six Grand Cru Villages of the Côte des Blancs – Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger.

The wine was vinified in oak, lending a very delicate oxidative character and richness. It’s extra brut, so very dry with zero dosage added, just the natural residual sugar left over from the second fermentation.

It is precise!!! With bright citrus and orchard fruit notes, a nervy acidity, next to pastry, toasty, mineral qualities and a creamy mousse that fills the palate. It has a beautiful balance across the board.

Cheers to champagne season (which is every season)!! 🥂🍾 — 3 months ago

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Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2020 vintage. The last vintage for this wine as it was bought from the Bécot family ( owners of Beauséjour-Bécot) by the owners of Haut-Brion in 2021. It will be incorporated into Château Quintus (which is a merger of 3 estates: Tertre-Daugay, L'Arrosée and Grand-Pontet). Many Saint-Emilion estates disappeared, incorporated into other estates, some very good wines sadly disappeared like Curé Bon La Madeleine (now into Canon), Cadet-Piola (now into Soutard) and so on. The fact that Grand Cru Classés can legally be incorporated into Premier Grands Crus Classés tells you that you have to take the classification with more than a grain of salt. A bit shy on the nose, even after a few hours. Medium-bodied, nice value for a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé. — 2 years ago

Moe low

8.9

Smooth bubbles. Minerals. A nice Apéro champagne — 13 days ago

Ameilia Douglas

9.2

A wonderful Winter Blanc de Blanc- gorgeous masculine champagne with musky. Quite different than others, but perfect for the cold months. — 10 months ago

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Jess

9.3

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of toast, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of green apple, lemon, mineral. Vibrant!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Black fruits, liquorice, pepper and animal smoke notes. Racy Saint Joseph, on youth. Nice delicacy, without the persistence of the greatest wines in the region. To be tested again in 2 years, to taste it on nuanced notes.

Fruits noirs, réglisse, poivre et notes fumées animales. Saint-Joseph racé, sur la jeunesse. Belle gourmandise mais sans la persistance des plus grands crus de la région. A tester à nouveau dans 2 ans, pour le goûter sur des notes nuancées. — 3 years ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.5

Nice minerals, citrus, opens up over five-ten minutes in the glass, bubbles are not overpowering. — 2 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.4

So well balanced. It’s not insanely complex but checks all the boxes I want from a champagne at this price. Great acidity, tart fruit, some citrus, a bit of marzipan, some toast with butter, lemon curd finish. Lovely! — a year ago

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9.0

The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— a year ago