(Disgorged 1/19)- Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s stunning tonight, rich, powerful and intense with crazy depth to its layers, unfurling in a Burgundy glass to reveal its complex core of rich orchard fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration and balance. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just keeps going. For me, the BdB benchmark. — 6 months ago
Received for our wedding anniversary in August of 2019. Opened last night and was very surprised! Great Napa taste, not too sweet but definitely delicious. The age in my cellar seemed to soften the wine. The last few $100+ Napas were not as good!!!! — 5 months ago
Had this one before a couple of years ago, and got a bit disappointed. But this vintage has really improved. Lovely with a great deal of complexity. Green apples, chalk, gun powder, salty crackers, chanterelle. Good champagne is indeed one of the wines that really thrives at this age. What a pleasant surprise from this great house. — 2 years ago
Raspberry, cranberry, pomegranate, licorice root, sweet acidity. — 3 years ago
Love this Cuvée. Super aromatic for Champagne, with layers of rich orchard fruit, perfumed citrus oils and gun smoke. The palate is creamy and satiny, so textural and so giving. Such a singular, vinous Champagne and always a perfect example of Bouchard’s style. 2017 is already drinking beautifully. Best in a Burgundy glass. — 5 months ago
Nice New Year day wine! Good California blend for our friends at gun-bun. Enjoyed it!! — 3 years ago
Chris Anton
Nice, young Zin… — 12 days ago