Champagne, France
Very hedonistic. Just so intense and concentrated… perhaps at the expense of finesse and drinkability at this stage. Don’t get me wrong, it was still a great Champagne. I just liked it a bit more when first popped, where it had a fresher apple and pear profile and more pronounced chalkiness. With air, the fruit profile really “sweetened”, showing an almost dried apricot-kind of character. It also gained a creamy, pastry richness which I thought overpowered the chalky elements. Expectedly full-bodied and vinous, with razor-sharp cut and very lengthy finish. As mentioned, this was very impressive and everyone on the table thought so too, but I found it a touch fatiguing to drink, and the fruit sweetness definitely irked me. One for the cellar, I reckon.
Very hedonistic. Just so intense and concentrated… perhaps at the expense of finesse and drinkability at this stage. Don’t get me wrong, it was still a great Champagne. I just liked it a bit more when first popped, where it had a fresher apple and pear profile and more pronounced chalkiness. With air, the fruit profile really “sweetened”, showing an almost dried apricot-kind of character. It also gained a creamy, pastry richness which I thought overpowered the chalky elements. Expectedly full-bodied and vinous, with razor-sharp cut and very lengthy finish. As mentioned, this was very impressive and everyone on the table thought so too, but I found it a touch fatiguing to drink, and the fruit sweetness definitely irked me. One for the cellar, I reckon.
Feb 18th, 2024
These Bouchards are some of the most balanced and exciting bottles of Champagne I’ve had this year. Needs another year or two perhaps.
These Bouchards are some of the most balanced and exciting bottles of Champagne I’ve had this year. Needs another year or two perhaps.
Jan 1st, 2022
A very nice vinous sparkler. Nice lift along the palate.
A very nice vinous sparkler. Nice lift along the palate.
Oct 20th, 2021
From one of my absolute favorite growers, and always requested with a partial decant, rich and complex with a beautiful mousse, bruised apple, plum, flowers and spices. The finish is long, intense and powerful, and leaves you wanting more.
From one of my absolute favorite growers, and always requested with a partial decant, rich and complex with a beautiful mousse, bruised apple, plum, flowers and spices. The finish is long, intense and powerful, and leaves you wanting more.
Sep 27th, 2019
April 2014 Disgorgement. Easy to drink. Relatively simple in character.
April 2014 Disgorgement. Easy to drink. Relatively simple in character.
Jul 6th, 2019Elegant and complex, yellow apple and ripe pear with pastry dough, earth and hints of herbs. The finish is long, creamy and intense.
Elegant and complex, yellow apple and ripe pear with pastry dough, earth and hints of herbs. The finish is long, creamy and intense.
Jun 16th, 2019Love this Cuvée. Super aromatic for Champagne, with layers of rich orchard fruit, perfumed citrus oils and gun smoke. The palate is creamy and satiny, so textural and so giving. Such a singular, vinous Champagne and always a perfect example of Bouchard’s style. 2017 is already drinking beautifully. Best in a Burgundy glass.
Love this Cuvée. Super aromatic for Champagne, with layers of rich orchard fruit, perfumed citrus oils and gun smoke. The palate is creamy and satiny, so textural and so giving. Such a singular, vinous Champagne and always a perfect example of Bouchard’s style. 2017 is already drinking beautifully. Best in a Burgundy glass.
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2023Love this Cuvée. First time trying 2017, which Bouchard clearly nailed. Elected to not decant, and just go with a Burgundy glass. It’s highly aromatic for Champagne, revealing layers of rich orchard fruits, perfumed citrus oils and a touch of gun smoke. The palate is creamy and satiny, so textural and so giving. Such a singular, vinous Champagne and the perfect example of Bouchard’s style. Love these wines, and really impressed with how well 2017 is drinking already.
Love this Cuvée. First time trying 2017, which Bouchard clearly nailed. Elected to not decant, and just go with a Burgundy glass. It’s highly aromatic for Champagne, revealing layers of rich orchard fruits, perfumed citrus oils and a touch of gun smoke. The palate is creamy and satiny, so textural and so giving. Such a singular, vinous Champagne and the perfect example of Bouchard’s style. Love these wines, and really impressed with how well 2017 is drinking already.
1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2022Magnum style.
Magnum style.
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2017
