Jérôme Prévost
La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier
Champagne, France
Pure, crystalline. I only had a sip, but this was impeccable, clean and long.
Pure, crystalline. I only had a sip, but this was impeccable, clean and long.
Dec 20th, 2019
Very yeasty on the nose with Granny Smith Apple notes and pronounced minerality. 94% Pinot Meunière 2% Pinot Gris, 2% Chardonnay, and 2% Pinot Noir. Wild fermented and aged 10 months in barrels; 2.5grams/Litre dosage. Only 13,000 bottles made so it is difficult to source in Australia. Consumed this Champagne in Zalto Burgundy glasses like I had been advised to do with Jacques Selosse, a close colleague of Jerome Prevost. As both of these producers say these are wines first and Champagnes second so why not Burgundy glasses. Finishes very dry with cleansing acid. LC14 - year of harvest. Good and different.
Very yeasty on the nose with Granny Smith Apple notes and pronounced minerality. 94% Pinot Meunière 2% Pinot Gris, 2% Chardonnay, and 2% Pinot Noir. Wild fermented and aged 10 months in barrels; 2.5grams/Litre dosage. Only 13,000 bottles made so it is difficult to source in Australia. Consumed this Champagne in Zalto Burgundy glasses like I had been advised to do with Jacques Selosse, a close colleague of Jerome Prevost. As both of these producers say these are wines first and Champagnes second so why not Burgundy glasses. Finishes very dry with cleansing acid. LC14 - year of harvest. Good and different.
Nov 19th, 2019
As much as I love Prévost La Closerie on release (especially 18 and 19), allowing some bottle age for it to fill out and come into its own really does take it to the next level. LC14 is in the perfect spot flaunting powerful, rounded and rich stone fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and a vibrant and chiseled palate with a touch of salinity on its super persistent finish. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched.
As much as I love Prévost La Closerie on release (especially 18 and 19), allowing some bottle age for it to fill out and come into its own really does take it to the next level. LC14 is in the perfect spot flaunting powerful, rounded and rich stone fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and a vibrant and chiseled palate with a touch of salinity on its super persistent finish. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched.
1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2022
BYO Prevost to Tulum is always a good idea. As much as I know I should wait, can’t help myself - 14s are delish. And word to the pairing-wise, champagne and yucatecan food are a knockout combo.
BYO Prevost to Tulum is always a good idea. As much as I know I should wait, can’t help myself - 14s are delish. And word to the pairing-wise, champagne and yucatecan food are a knockout combo.
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2017
Absolute magic. Length. Balance. Excitement. Energy. Class. Elegance.
Absolute magic. Length. Balance. Excitement. Energy. Class. Elegance.
Nov 1st, 2020
Plnejsi, uz komplexnejsi, je videt, ze rocnik je rozhodujici. 2015 byla jeste mlada, 2013 mi prisla stejne kremovejsi. Toto neco mezi :) Velmi dobre az skvele. Trochu kourovejsi, proto mi prijde 2013 lepsi.
Plnejsi, uz komplexnejsi, je videt, ze rocnik je rozhodujici. 2015 byla jeste mlada, 2013 mi prisla stejne kremovejsi. Toto neco mezi :) Velmi dobre az skvele. Trochu kourovejsi, proto mi prijde 2013 lepsi.
Feb 22nd, 2018Rose petals, lemons, and then a pop of grapefruit. I like it. I want more to drink
Rose petals, lemons, and then a pop of grapefruit. I like it. I want more to drink
Jul 6th, 2017
Skye had this 6 years ago
Skye had this 6 years ago
Dec 25th, 2017