Freddy R. Troya

9.3

An impressively elegant Brut Nature Champagne, this 2009 vintage shows the reward of time with beautifully developed maturity and tension. Ultra dry, yet remarkably expressive, it opens with aromas and flavors of citrus zest and yellow stone fruits, underpinned by almond and delicate toast.

The palate is light-to-medium-bodied with vibrant acidity that still sings after all these years, offering a clean, refined finish. A true food Champagne, pair it with lobster, scallops, or fine shellfish for a luxurious experience. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2018 vintage. 100% Merlot from this estate in Lalande de Fronsac, named after Valandraud owner Jean-Luc Thunevin's daughter. Another sexy Bordeaux value. Good concentration, ripe fruit, ripe tannin and good acidity. A little alcohol heat in the finish prevents it from a higher score, but very good value at less than 10 euros. — 4 years ago

Keith Crump

9.2

2010 a little taunt on opening acidity and citrus but managed to loosen — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

They are the King’s of Champagne for a reason.

Beautiful mousse. Both yellow & white stone fruits, tropicals, lime & lemon zest/pulp, green & red apple, cream to whipped cream, ginger skin, grey volcanics-limestone minerals, white spice, taunt chalk, baguette crust, sea fossils/foam, white spring flowers, yellow lilies, excellent acidity, balance, structure, tension & elegance for days with a finish that ends balanced on fruit & minerality.

@Delmonico Steakhouse Las Vegas — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Hoppin and boppin for the price. Medium-bodied. Some earth and candy in the nose. Both in the flavor profile with chunky, mostly-ripe dark plum tagging along to bully and taunt your palate. 1.24.24. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I like to thank @Severn Goodwin for his kindness & generosity for sending this beautiful bottle of Champagne.

We shared this with friends and paired this with apple walnut vinaigrette salad last night. Complimented the salad nicely. It was a nice yin and yang balanced tug of war of food & wine.

The body is beautiful in the mouth with nice acidity. Bruised apple & pear, some apple cider, pineapple juice, lime zest & candy, white peach, easy, soft chalkiness, soft, fine, grey volcanic minerals, sea spray, brioche with spring flowers and yellow lilies. Finishes softly, elegant, nicely balanced and persists nicely.

Photos of; the house of Caillez Lemaire, bottles waiting to sold, Current 18th century family Owners - Virginie and Laurent Van Poperinghe and one of their vineyards. — 6 years ago

Michael Herzig

9.2

Great second wine indeed and a savvy restaurant choice. Very lush — 5 months ago

nicholas renzella

9.4

Very tasty wine — 7 months ago

Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.3

Bold and taunt. Big rips of acidity that gets meaty and olive in finish. Good balance and length. — 5 years ago

Ryan Mullins

9.7

In such a fantastic spot with decades ahead. Taunt and wide. A remarkable wine — 7 years ago