They poured this from magnum at last years at Pebble Beach Food & Wine- From The Cellar Event. I have never much cared for their Yellow Label or La Grande Dame. But this vintage anniversary cuvée is quite nice. Perhaps, the only offering I’ve had from them and truly enjoyed. Pouring at the event was their Winemaker-Marie Charlemagne. — 6 months ago
One of my favorite champagnes of all time. No bitterness. Tons of bright red fruit. — 2 months ago
Celebratory champagne for Alex & Maarten’s marriage ceremony, at Bistango. — 4 months ago
Perfect start to the night. Deep caramel notes. Really like this Champagne — 2 months ago
Crisp. Chalky. Notes of honeysuckle. — 3 months ago
‘02 opened when my brother closed his first hotel deal. — 10 months ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Not as bad as I remember it. It’s been a while though.
Slightly, bruised pear & red & green apple, lime zest, lemon pulp, some ginger white spice w/ a touch of heat, limestone mixed in volcanic minerals, crisp chalkiness, sea spray, yeasty bread dough, yellow & white spring flowers, lively acidity and a balanced & nicely polished elegant finish that last 45 seconds and lands on volcanics.
Emirates SFO. — 8 days ago