Pinotman /// Andreas

9.7

This has a soul! Read the other reviews. Essential f….g awesome pardon my french! Hahahaha. In my book the best Champagne Producer out there and typically squirreled away by the ⭐️ ⭐️ Michelin‘s. Disgorged 03/12/2025. Zero Dosage. 10% Chard. 90% Pinot. 40 year old vines. An artist 🧑‍🎨 at work. Jason Berry the importer is my vino buddy - so I sometimes get first dips. So?…..earthy?, …some tannins! tons of bubbles. Real body here! Tart strawberry hint bitter. Not your everyday Champagne but for the the ones in the know…..what an experience! — a month ago

Mark S.

8.9

Lemon yellow. Toast, citrus. Fresh. Acidic. chalk. Lallier R020 Reflexiin @1800/G, Eric, 240719, 89 — 2 years ago

Willie Carter

8.9

A clear shimmering gold color in glass with vivacious tiny bubbles that go on and on. Very pretty and stately in appearance. An absolute burst of orchard fruits on the nose with pears and peaches. A touch of grapefruit with a dab of honey. These floral notes are a bit enchanting and delicate. Hazelnuts and green apples abound the longer it grows in the glass.

When I think of Cédric Moussé, I automatically think of Meunier, as he is one of the Masters of Meunier. This Blanc de Blancs comes from plots in Cuisles and Jonquery originally planted with Pinot Meunier. Disgorged in 2019 with an Extra Brut of 2 g/l, this thing sings and is so delicious. The acidity is zesty and the structure is well balanced. Full of life and power.

The palate is charming from first sip to the last. Mirroring the nose, those pears and peaches tantalize while yeast makes you smile. Very mineral driven and plenty of chalky goodness. Apples become dominant as times goes on. The finish has nice length with some unexpected white pepper. A unique entry in the Moussé portfolio and it most definitely belongs. — 4 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

Golden yellow. Floral aroma. Gentle. brioche chalk. Fruity with apple and its compote. Meunière 60 Chardonnay 30 Pinot 10 Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+ Bitterness M Body M Finish M
Fresh Laherte Frères Untraditional Brut Champagne Blend @3300/G, G5, 260203 — 4 months ago

Mario Zillner

9.5

Very surprised by this, but I guess no Mark Hébrart should be all that surprising. Definitely punches above its weight class, and has many similarities to the 2012/2013 PRSWC. Alluring freshness and vibrancy coupled with a shocking level depth and roundness. Very well balanced all-around; looking forward to cellaring the 2019s. Mouthfeel is pure velvet via a delightfully soft / oily texture. 60% Pinot Noir + 40% Chardonnay; Dosage: 4-6 g/l. Disgorged: 1/18/22 — a year ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

NV. Disgorged 01/2017. Sugar 8 g/L. Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 40%. Rich, bready, golden delicious apple. Paired great with Indian pakoras, samosas, and chana masala. — 4 years ago

Blake Walker

9.3

100% Pinot Meunière. Disgorged 11/2020. Extra Brut 3 g/l. Aromatic orchard fruit, red and golden apples. Craving more! — 4 years ago

Mike Lev

9.0

Disgorged 2023. Base 2019. Dosage 2 g/L.. Organic. Deep rose colored, spice and raspberry on the nose, brioche and cranberry; taught acidity (med++), pomegranate flavors. — 8 months ago

Vanessa

9.4

Depth & personality abound as this wine gives a sensory voice to the left bank (‘rive gauche’, south side) of the Marne River, which meanders its way through the Vallée de la Marne region of Champagne…

It’s not very common to find a mono cru (single village) from this part of Champagne, so it was exciting to sip & explore it with intention🥂

It was made exclusively from Meunier (the king of the Marne Valley), grown on old vines (54+ years in age) in the village of Mareuil le Port, made into a blend of the ‘Maisoncelle’ & ‘La Côte aux Châtaigners’ vineyards, in particular.

As a vintage wine, it aged 36 months (disgorged by hand in November 2023), adopting quintessential autolytic notes of pastry, graham cracker pie crust, bread dough, almond paste, nougat, and toasted hazelnut.

The aromas & flavors have notably autumnal characteristics resembling apple cider, cinnamon apple crumble, red apple skin, baked pear, nutmeg, cardamom, white blossom, lemon zest, fruit cake, & cherry preserves. These are balanced by a chalky, mineral spine of wet stones, saline, & oyster shell.

Despite its confectionery qualities, this wine is totally dry; it’s extra brut with only 2 g/l of dosage (added sugar) with a mouth-watering acidity, adding lift, cutting through the creamy mousse, with a persistent & polished finish, performing a series of pirouettes before its final plié.

Cheers to wines with soul & authenticity! — 10 months ago

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Willie Carter

9.0

A single varietal Meunier from Billecart-Salmon? I’m sold, completely. A really attractive pale lemon with fine bubbles and energetic effervescence. This starts off quite closed in and offering not much on the nose but with a little time in the glass but then evolves into something special. Floral aromatics first, with a hint of jasmine and white flowers. There are some nice herbal and yeast notes here. The fruit eventually takes over with orange peel, plums, and a dollop of red cherries.

A one off champagne from one of the giants of the region. So many great things are being done with Pinot Meunier nowadays that they couldn’t resist crafting this. Straight out of the Vallée de la Marne, specifically Leuvrigny, Festigny, and Venteuil and vinified in stainless steel tanks and aged for a little over four years. The acidity is racy and so nice with the Extra Brut dosage of 4.5 g/l. Based on the 2014 vintage and consisting of 1/3 reserve wine.

A champagne that’s big on vinosity. Very clean and focused with tension and precision. Bone dry and still in its youthful phase, there’s an immediate burst of minerality in the mouth. Red apples and peaches with a streak of honey throughout. A long and generous finish. So much fun and will be even better in the future. — 5 years ago