Soft, supple and open. White flowers, peach, with some limestone and soft lemon. Very good
Soft, supple and open. White flowers, peach, with some limestone and soft lemon. Very good
Mar 13th, 2019
As we kept the Champagne evening going we shared this. Slight oxidized on the nose yet supremely balanced on the palate. Small bright bubble, nice acid on the back side. Nice feel on the palate-honey, fine roast coffee and street side hazelnut. Not an overpowering Champagne, shows grace and elegance.
As we kept the Champagne evening going we shared this. Slight oxidized on the nose yet supremely balanced on the palate. Small bright bubble, nice acid on the back side. Nice feel on the palate-honey, fine roast coffee and street side hazelnut. Not an overpowering Champagne, shows grace and elegance.
Nov 11th, 2018
One of the most pleasant surprises of the night, the 1996 Le Clos Saint Hilaire, is striking. Crushed flowers, mint, autumn leaves and sweet berries all lift from the glass. Sweet, pliant and generous, the 1996 shows exceptional balance and purity. I don’t see the 1996 as a super long-term ager, but it is fabulous today. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2014)
One of the most pleasant surprises of the night, the 1996 Le Clos Saint Hilaire, is striking. Crushed flowers, mint, autumn leaves and sweet berries all lift from the glass. Sweet, pliant and generous, the 1996 shows exceptional balance and purity. I don’t see the 1996 as a super long-term ager, but it is fabulous today. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2014)
1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2018
The nose is incredibly rich, showing pear, ginger, roasted nuts, raw dough, dusty dried floral tones and the slightest hint of lime. On the palate, it displayed silky-soft textures with giving way to stone fruit and minerals up front, then to hints of citrus and a revitalizing note of acidity. Minerals resonated on the finish, along with hints of apple and pear. It truly makes its presence known.
The nose is incredibly rich, showing pear, ginger, roasted nuts, raw dough, dusty dried floral tones and the slightest hint of lime. On the palate, it displayed silky-soft textures with giving way to stone fruit and minerals up front, then to hints of citrus and a revitalizing note of acidity. Minerals resonated on the finish, along with hints of apple and pear. It truly makes its presence known.
1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2015
Drink now to me. Power and richness but perfect balance of fruit to secondary.
Drink now to me. Power and richness but perfect balance of fruit to secondary.
Dec 31st, 2014
Amazing. Smelled like Grand cru chablis
Amazing. Smelled like Grand cru chablis
Oct 6th, 2012
A little caramel and nuttiness, apple, bracing acidity on the back.
A little caramel and nuttiness, apple, bracing acidity on the back.
Aug 4th, 2018
Love it after it sits in the glass for a while, gets all silky and integrated. Same with the whole flight. All are yummy 1996 is the best of the bunch, drinking very well now.
Love it after it sits in the glass for a while, gets all silky and integrated. Same with the whole flight. All are yummy 1996 is the best of the bunch, drinking very well now.
Dec 6th, 2015
This Champagne doesn't take no for an answer.
This Champagne doesn't take no for an answer.
Nov 26th, 2014
Bethany had this 8 years ago
Bethany had this 8 years ago
Nov 14th, 2015
Champagne, France
