Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Champagne Tsarine – Gold Brut – N/V
Champagne, Reims – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A refined non-vintage Champagne from one of the historic houses of Reims, crafted in a balanced and elegant style. Tsarine Gold leans toward finesse rather than power, offering a polished expression with fine bubbles, harmony, and approachability. This cuvée reflects classic Champagne blending presented through a modern, luxurious lens.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate aromas of ripe pear, white apple, subtle citrus zest, and soft brioche notes. The palate follows with gentle orchard fruit, light creaminess, and restrained yeast character, clean, precise, and well integrated.

Mouthfeel
Fine and persistent mousse with a silky texture. Balanced acidity, smooth mid-palate, and a refined, delicate finish. Nothing sharp or aggressive, very composed and elegant throughout.

Personal Pick Highlight 🍷
This is a Champagne I’d confidently serve when elegance and balance matter more than power. Ideal for guests who appreciate finesse over intensity. A great choice for refined aperitif moments or light, elegant pairings.

Food Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif or with oysters, sashimi, crudo, soft cheeses, or simply prepared seafood. Its finesse allows it to complement rather than dominate food.

Verdict
A well-made, elegant Champagne that delivers balance, finesse, and consistency. Not a contemplative or power-driven cuvée, but a beautifully polished Brut that overdelivers on drinkability.

Did You Know?
Tsarine is produced by Chanoine Frères, founded in 1730, making it one of the oldest Champagne houses. The “Gold” designation refers to the house’s regal identity and presentation rather than sweetness level or extended aging. — 3 hours ago

Yaritza Hernandez

10

We used it for our wedding. Excellent quality and taste. — 7 years ago

David J. H. Ruiz

9.5

7/1/2024 : COLMAR FAMILLE FRANCE - BELGIQUE — 2 years ago

Marco Rodriguez

9.3

Very nice champagne with nice body, citrus fruits, maybe pear and apples, with smooth finish. — 4 years ago

Alexa Santry

9.3

Great champagne. Had with Ruinart all Chardonnay. Defs more flavor- Pinot blend — 6 years ago

Ken Z

9.1

Drank 12/7/18. Champagne event. Tasting pour.

Nose of yeast, Carmel, and green apple, reminiscent of a vintage champagne. Bright, green apple, brioche, and mineral. Well balanced with minerality on the finish.

3/21/8/5/4 +50 = 91 pts — 7 years ago

Jess

9.1

Staring Champagne Cuvee Orium
A Reims

Pale straw color.
Aromas of pear, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of pear, lemon, mineral, subtle brioche.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Kevin Blix

8.9

Good but would go with others due to price — 6 years ago

Melissa E

9.2

Sparkling wine class 5/18
Buy — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.2

🎄 Advent Halfy Callander Day 04 🎄

🎅 Santa says “More fruit in here than Mrs Claus plump Mince Pies 👋 ouch”

📝 I say a lovely balanced wine with no oak

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Tsarine Cuvee Premium Brut

📍 Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet 2016

🏵 92 points

🍇 Chardonnay

🍷 Light golden straw

👃 Lovely soft mellow tropical fruits w/ citrus, vanilla, green apple, white flower, crushed almond & light minerality

👄 Med+ body of creamy buttery green apple compote through minerals & vanilla w/ tropical tones but green apple persists in med balanced acidity

🎯 Long green apple slight dry creamy citrus linger w/ a touch on tropical fruit & a honey kick
— 7 years ago