Alain Thienot

Cuvée Garance Champagne Pinot Noir

9.110 ratings

9.05 pro ratings

Champagne, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

It's a lightly oxidative style which I appreciate. Golden apples, Bosc pears, citrus blend, pineapple flesh, touch of quince, ginger ale in the mid palate, cream soda, soft silty chalkiness, very soft & smooth mineralogy, nice acid & beautiful crisp finish.

It's a lightly oxidative style which I appreciate. Golden apples, Bosc pears, citrus blend, pineapple flesh, touch of quince, ginger ale in the mid palate, cream soda, soft silty chalkiness, very soft & smooth mineralogy, nice acid & beautiful crisp finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2016

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8.8

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9.4

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8.8

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8.7

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9.5

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8.0

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9.9

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9.7

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