Jean Milan

Tendresse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Sec Champagne Blend

9.221 ratings

9.210 pro ratings

Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

Champagne Blend

Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster

Top Notes For

8.3

On the dry side for a sec, high acids and small nice bubbles, some toastiness and honeysuckle, but the mid-palate and finish are bland.

On the dry side for a sec, high acids and small nice bubbles, some toastiness and honeysuckle, but the mid-palate and finish are bland.

Jan 12th, 2019

Alexandre Calvi

9.7

First Grand Cru of the year subtle dosage disgorged in August 2014

First Grand Cru of the year subtle dosage disgorged in August 2014

Mar 25th, 2015

Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.2

So rich a

So rich a

Apr 21st, 2014

9.4

Very yeasty, right up our alley

Very yeasty, right up our alley

Jan 15th, 2017

9.4

Not usually a sec drinker but this is sexy sec. Fantastic balance and finesse.

Not usually a sec drinker but this is sexy sec. Fantastic balance and finesse.

Jan 23rd, 2016

9.0

Sunny Sunday afternoon

Sunny Sunday afternoon

Aug 3rd, 2014

9.6

Not as sweet as expected, nice mousse and a really intriguing and unusual nutty character. Really enjoyed this. Thanks, Liz & Gabe!

Not as sweet as expected, nice mousse and a really intriguing and unusual nutty character. Really enjoyed this. Thanks, Liz & Gabe!

Jan 14th, 2014

8.6

Nico had this 7 years ago

Nico had this 7 years ago

Jul 24th, 2017

9.2

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Jun 3rd, 2016

Gerich Fellermann

Sales Grassroots Wine Wholesalers

9.2

Gerich had this 9 years ago

Gerich had this 9 years ago

Jul 9th, 2015