And so it begins...
Nov 26th, 2020
The 2012 ‘La Grand Annee’ is a seriously good wine that has massive cellaring potential. Marzipan with hints of nutmeg and brioche offer their place on the bouquet. The silky mousse really entices as layers of kumquat zest and Challah bread collide with minerals, smoke and lovely green apple tones on the palate. The length and elegance of this wine is really great, as is the lovely sense of texture. Long and generous, this has the richness and laser-like minerality to cellar well for decades to come. Drink 2020-2035- 94
The 2012 ‘La Grand Annee’ is a seriously good wine that has massive cellaring potential. Marzipan with hints of nutmeg and brioche offer their place on the bouquet. The silky mousse really entices as layers of kumquat zest and Challah bread collide with minerals, smoke and lovely green apple tones on the palate. The length and elegance of this wine is really great, as is the lovely sense of texture. Long and generous, this has the richness and laser-like minerality to cellar well for decades to come. Drink 2020-2035- 94
Aug 1st, 2020
Toasty lemon & café au lait with long finish, lovely aromas, just gorgeous
Toasty lemon & café au lait with long finish, lovely aromas, just gorgeous
Dec 22nd, 2014
First time dining out in 13 months...some fresh Bollinger on a warm spring night was the right call. This one needs more time but seems like excellent potential that left me wanting another bottle of the same...
First time dining out in 13 months...some fresh Bollinger on a warm spring night was the right call. This one needs more time but seems like excellent potential that left me wanting another bottle of the same...
Apr 10th, 2021
Stellar. Golden apple, cinnamon dusted, toasted pie shell. One of the best vintage champagnes I've ever had I believe.
95+ points
Stellar. Golden apple, cinnamon dusted, toasted pie shell. One of the best vintage champagnes I've ever had I believe.
95+ points
Mar 23rd, 2021
Toast, brioche, vanilla but also yellow pears.
Toast, brioche, vanilla but also yellow pears.
Feb 12th, 2021
Brioche, crisp apples, nutty. Hard to follow up the spectacular 08 release but I’d say they did a great job. More open than the 08 right now, perky acidic finish reminds me of the 167 Krug.
Brioche, crisp apples, nutty. Hard to follow up the spectacular 08 release but I’d say they did a great job. More open than the 08 right now, perky acidic finish reminds me of the 167 Krug.
Dec 12th, 2020
Exceptional. Brioche dough on the nose, crisp apple flavor. The only bad part is that we’ll have to buy more.
Exceptional. Brioche dough on the nose, crisp apple flavor. The only bad part is that we’ll have to buy more.
Oct 10th, 2020
Who would have thought the 2012s would come out as nice as they are. Vibrant and nutty aromas. Will age nicely.
Who would have thought the 2012s would come out as nice as they are. Vibrant and nutty aromas. Will age nicely.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Peches, abricots, brioche, notes de chene, très belle longueur en bouche.
Peches, abricots, brioche, notes de chene, très belle longueur en bouche.
Jul 25th, 2020
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
