Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Something for the Jasper Hill Farms, “Willoughby.”

I am not much for Brut these days. Prefer Extra Brut. But I had this 375ml left before I shifted gear’s.

Having said that, this is still very sound and consistent. Think I enjoyed it more once upon a time. It seems sweeter now having a steady stream of EB.

Nice mousse. Lemon, lime pulp w/ a bit flesh, Bosc pear, red apple, yellow stone fruits, tropical fruits, quince, ginger, whipped creams, graham cracker, nougat, light & soft volcanic minerals, nice chalk powder, sea fossils, gentle saline, yellow flowers & lilies with hints of jasmine, pleasant, lively acidity, good balance, structure-tension & a smartly polished elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on white spice-ginger.

Excellent pair w/ Key Lime Tart.

@SimplyRedVirtualLiveHamburg — 7 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Acker auction traje yo — 5 days ago

Kevin Løk

9.3

So good, but I served it too cold ✍🏼 — 17 days ago

with Caroline

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Beautiful fruit, soft mousse. Round and creamy. Lovely! — 12 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Always delivers with its red & black fruit, spice, earth, mineral, underbrush & floral notes — 14 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Light medium caramel core , light copper rim. Quite mature , with spiced creme brûlée , saffron , burnt sugar , some crystallised orange peel , desiccated coconut . Slightly monochrome . On the palate this is quite light , with quite high acidity and a burnt caramel bitterness . Medium sweetness only , quite refreshing acidity . Slightly bitter orange caramel finish . Drink now qnd over the next few years , won’t improve . — 24 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Showing mature flavors & drinking well! Purchased on release in 2014 — 8 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

10

Cena Acker Romanee Conti top 3 — 7 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

New vintage of my perennial Willamette valley favorite. — 12 hours ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

NV. 375ml format. 11.11.25. — 17 days ago