Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte was created in 1976 as an exclusive Reserve Champagne that today remains the guardian of their quality and style. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Pale yellow with plenty of tiny bubbles and aromas of stone fruits. On the palate peach, apple and pear with generous mineral tones. Lingering finish ending with citrus and chalky notes. Tasting Sample. — 7 months ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

Not a Rose’ Retailer notes, Blend of 35-50 year old cognac One of the best Cognacs ever to hit K&L, the Navarre Veille Reserve is the pride and joy of importer and K&L friend Nicolas Palazzi, the man behind the K&L Faultline Cognac and Guillon Painturaud expressions. Nicolas has told me time and time again that of all the brandies in his stellar lineup of grower-producer spirits, the Navarre fills him with the most pride. That's probably because it tastes so damn good. Jacky Navarre is one of the last purists among the artisan cognac distillers. The fourth generation of cognac makers in his family, located in Gondeville since 1811, he takes care of his small Grande Champagne estate with a very basic rule, "Let nature do most of the work." With the exception of an ultra-rare, impossible-to-get aged release, Navarre only makes one Cognac expression - the Vieille Reserve. It's made with 100% Ugni Blanc, and Jacky distills the brandy on the lees. The brandy sees no sugar, caramel or boise, and no water is added at the end. The natural 45% cask strength is achieved through evaporation! There are few other Cognac producers who take such care with their product and the attention to detail shows through in the flavor. The flavors of the grape are not overpowered by caramel or nougat, but are allowed to shine alongside supple vanilla. The finish is incredibly rich and wonderful, loaded with barrel spice and toasted nuts, but delicate and almost haunting in its litheness. Amazing in every way.
— 6 years ago

Jeremiah

9.0

Crisp and dry light sweetness and a hint of floral and vanilla finish. — 10 years ago

Viviane Power

9.5

Delicious and crisp — 11 years ago

Nick DiSanto

9.1

Western Reserve Wines $25e — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Golden in color.

Nose of apples, yeast, spices, bread, minerals, salt water, citrus, limes, barnyard and earth.

Medium plus in body with high acidity.

Very dry on the palate with limes, lemons, green apples, earth, minerals, toast, wet leaves, herbs, vegetables, nuts, yeast, sea salt and white pepper.

Crisp and refreshing. Yeasty and interesting.

This is a nicely aged Champagne from a great vintage. Showing lots of complexity now.

Feels very young for a 20 year old, and will continue to age nicely in the next decade.

Robert Parker 97 points. Wine Enthusiasts 96 points.

I had the Brut Reserve Non Vintage not too long ago, and I liked it better.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with fresh oysters.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Disgorged in 2015.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$200. — 4 years ago

Nicholas Livingston

9.7

A living Riesling of a storied house of age old Biodynamic principles, Nikolaihof is to the Wachau of Österreich what Nicolas Joly is to Savennières of France, pure, mercurial in its textures and tension and protean in its white blossom, fresh apricots and dry honeycomb. 2008 marks another marvelous vintage. A wine you want to kiss on the lips. — 10 years ago

Marilyn

9.4

After airing for 1/2 hour, if got even better.
— 11 years ago

Katie Jarrett

9.6

Nice smooth red. Great for sipping. — 13 years ago

Jan de Weerd

9.3

A Malbec Cab blend from Mendoza produced by the partnership of Nicolas Catena and Barons de Rothschild. It was a rich, fruit expressive wine. Fairly strong aging notes already but very pleasant to drink. We really enjoyed! Spoken Wines will be visiting the region in October and November. You can follow us by subscribing to our monthly email letter on SpokenWines.com. — 2 years ago

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Dan R

9.3

Quite detailed and fine. Manages to be generous with flavor and mouth feel impact, yet remains medium bodied and subtle, weight wise. Very pretty, with dark fruit, spice, animal, and floral notes. Grainy tannins give traction to food. Drinking well, entering a nice window, plenty of life in reserve. — 8 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte was created in 1976 as an exclusive Reserve Champagne that today remains the guardian of their quality and style. A blend of 20% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Meunier. Pale yellow with plenty of tiny bubbles and aromas of stone fruits. On the palate peach, apple and pear with generous mineral tones. Lingering finish ending with citrus and chalky notes. — 10 years ago

Justin Vance

9.6

Dry, oaky and vanilla — 10 years ago

Bhavna Lee

9.0

Easy drinking with food or on own — 11 years ago