Noble Del Sur
Krug
Clos du Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1996
105/100 one of my best champagnes ever. D’Auvenay with bubbles — a month ago
Domaine de la Pépière
La Pepie Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Melon de Bourgogne 2023
Bright and dry, slightly effervescent at first opening. Notes of melon and stone fruit, but very light. We had it with scallops sauteed in butter and it was lovely. — 25 days ago
Salon
'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2007
When Salon has some age that’s when it shows how special it is. It gains most notably in texture, aromatic complexity and really becomes singular in its expression of Mesnil Chardonnay. 2007 is in a beautiful spot, stunningly pure with incredible fruit and mineral definition and a finish that just stays with you. Special wines… — 19 hours ago
Laurent-Perrier
Brut Champagne Blend
Brioche, Fresh Citrus, Chalk, Nuts. Creamy. Laurent Perrie Brut @, Eva, 250125 — 13 days ago
François Chidaine
Les Bournais Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2016
Perfectly oxidized — a month ago
Laurent-Perrier
Brut Millésimé Champagne Blend 2013
Union des Proprietaires Recoltants
Le Mesnil Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay
1/2025. Clean and crisp. Nice on the palate. Great with my popcorn. — a month ago
Pierre Péters
Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay
June 2024 disgorgement; would’ve preferred to pop this +12 months (vs. 6), as it would certainly benefit from some time. A grower BdB favorite; of course made from 100% Chardonnay, coming from several Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs. The Cuvée de Réserve is a blend of more than twenty vintages, dating back to 1988 (via the solera method)! Peters considers this their “flagship” champ, even at the NV price point.
Firm upfront with a rather long finish. Sharp acidity; strong lemon, pale stone fruit, orange zest, and young tangerine notes. Medium body with pillows to carry you through. Steel vs. wood. 12% ABV. Simply delicious. — a month ago
Jay Kline
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — 18 hours ago