Been a couple of years since visiting the cidery. Still dry, appley, good lactic and malic balance from native yeast. Well crafted cider from a small family operation worthy of your support — 2 years ago
Color is a bright light gold. Apple, grapefruit & lemon on the nose with subtle aromas of pineapple and vanilla. Taste is juicy, luscious and creamy on the palate giving the wine a beautifully balanced acidity. Lemon and pineapple fruits give it a worthy initial taste with notes of tangerine, florals and a stone-pear finish. A treat and celebration moving into our new home. — 3 years ago
Kinsey's birthday celebrated correctly. With great wine. Gamay that Is age worthy. — 7 months ago
Last of a 3-pack I bought a few years ago. Should have bought more! Thankfully the ridiculous pricing for the 2008 keeps this 2007 an easy choice when looking for more great champagne.
Having had the 2006, 2007 and 2008 all within the last 6 months or so, it’s fun to see the differences. 2006 seems to be a bigger champagne in regards to richness, yet still has great structure…2008 is wound up crazy tight, extremely chiseled and age worthy…the 2007 is a more accessible version of the three with lots of similarities to 2006.
Right down the middle in terms of style (doesn’t come across reductive or oxidative in profile). Tart lemon, yeasty, chalk, and a hint of nuttiness on the nose. Comtes always has this kiss of freshly baked lemon scone note on the nose to me. Not as multidimensional as 2006, but tons of layers here both aromatically and on the palate. Continuously evolving revealing limestone, powder sugar dusted lemon bars, and roasted almonds. Lemon-lime mineral grip isn’t as prevalent as the 2008 on the finish. This can certainly age, but with how good it is now, pop and enjoy! — 2 years ago
Brilliant. This wine has been reluctant to show the prowess of a 1982 Bordeaux but has evolved recently to show itself worthy of a great vintage and appears now ready for the long haul . Such a delight right out of the gate to enjoy. For those who follow the distinct palate of William Kelley, you will know the place this wine has today — 6 months ago
25 years on and this wine, after decanting is harmonious, rich, lush and velvety smooth. You think of mature, cellar worthy wines and what they can achieve and this is a fine example of first growth expectations. Bravo — 3 years ago
Vino Joe
Cherry, dark chocolate and raspberry. Lots of heft. Definitely more to come but early out of gate it’s still a worthy wine. Should revisit in five more years. — a month ago