Montagne Russe

Bérêche & Fils

Le Cran Ludes 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2007

This is my last bottle of 3 and wish I had more… this has been consistently excellent and has taken on a dark gold color with toasted brioche notes while maintaining its lip smacking acidity don’t hesitate to drink it should you have the opportunity to enjoy it — 2 days ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Ming L
8.9

The nose shows fresh apple and pear, with a subtle, fleeting hint of brioche. The palate is defined by a crisp, direct attack that yields to a somewhat firm, fruit-driven structure. Fine lively bubbles.

Not my favorite entry level NV Champagne, but it’s quite pleasant.
— a month ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this

Pierre Paillard

Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Disgorged 03/23. Copper color. Intense flavor and smell of ripe apple, wild strawberry and sourdough. High acidity. Positively surprised. 0 dosage. — a month ago

Taittinger

La Francaise Brut Champagne Blend

Always good NV Brut 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 2 months ago

Bob, Jose and 13 others liked this

Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Enjoying this knowing my Cornhuskers already punched their ticket to their first ever Sweet 16 last night in one of the games of the tournament so far.

At this point, it’s a “pick’em” between the Bérêche Brut Réserve and Caillez-Lemaire’s “Éclats” for the title of, “Kline Fam house Champagne”. They just delivery in the way I want/trust/expect and can afford. This is the November 2025 disgorgement. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The Brut Réserve pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of apple, pineapple, raspberry, lemon curd, brioche, marzipan, and a mix of chalk and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and laden with minerals. So easy to love. Drink now but you can hold for many years if you want as well.
— 23 days ago

Zach, Joel and 9 others liked this
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Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

A small portion of Pinot Noir (which makes up approximately 80% of the blend) still wine is added for color; the balance is Chardonnay. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The Grand Rosé pours a pretty pink color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberry, red apple, a mix of orchard citrus fruit, marzipan, a hint of brioche and lovely minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and round. Very easy to like. Drink now. Disgorged February of 2025. — a month ago

Daniel, Ira and 16 others liked this
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Heard his brother Capy Bara is very laid back.
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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2007

Somm David T
9.5

Just really starting to hit its perfect drink window. Really excellent Blanc de Blanc. Green apple, lime pulp with zest, amazing freshness & acidity. — 16 days ago

Jay, Scott@Mister and 12 others liked this

Paul Bara

Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Dry, intense lemon pith, ends with raspberry and apples. Quite nice. — 13 days ago

Rob, Ray and 1 other liked this

Paul Bara

Special Club Brut Grand Cru Champagne 2016

This was insanely good. So well balanced. Had with Thai food. — 24 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Rosé 2006

2006 vintage. Cork easy to extract. A rusty rosé color. Slightly dirty/earthy with light-medium body and still plenty of acidity to shepherd the proceedings along in a timely manner. Excellent depth on the finish and well-integrated perfume in the bouquet. Another solid 5-6 years at this level before any noticeable drop-off. 2.14.26. — 2 months ago

Paul, Austin and 13 others liked this
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Pinotman /// Andreas

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