Vouette et Sorbée

Blanc d'Argile Extra Brut Champagne Chardonnay

9.44 ratings
9.52 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Doctor No

Had a slightly oxidative note of bitter almond suffused with nougat and brioche. Some green and red apple notes, and a bit of peach as it opened but it was definitely saline and oyster-shell and zingy. A really nice nose that seemed as half Chablis, half Champagne. Taut, lacking some of the mid palate weight, and precise to a fault, this was almost too much to drink on its own and a better food wine (unfortunately, we had an early pizza dinner with the kids, opened the bottle after, and all I’ve been eating is Cadbury Mini-Eggs for the last hour).

Had a slightly oxidative note of bitter almond suffused with nougat and brioche. Some green and red apple notes, and a bit of peach as it opened but it was definitely saline and oyster-shell and zingy. A really nice nose that seemed as half Chablis, half Champagne. Taut, lacking some of the mid palate weight, and precise to a fault, this was almost too much to drink on its own and a better food wine (unfortunately, we had an early pizza dinner with the kids, opened the bottle after, and all I’ve been eating is Cadbury Mini-Eggs for the last hour).

1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2018
Marcio Morelli

R11
Dégorgé 06/11/2013

R11
Dégorgé 06/11/2013

1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2017
Kit H

Corked! :(

Corked! :(

1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2015
Tim O'Rourke

'11 vintage. Tasty with zingy acidity and moderate fruit. Would like to try this from a more classic vintage.

'11 vintage. Tasty with zingy acidity and moderate fruit. Would like to try this from a more classic vintage.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

10

Latest disgorgement of the 2011 Blanc d Argiles - taste it 1 second after opening then 1 min after and look for the notes of rhubarb

Latest disgorgement of the 2011 Blanc d Argiles - taste it 1 second after opening then 1 min after and look for the notes of rhubarb

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2014