Dhondt-Grellet
"Dans un Premier Temps..." Vignerons Brut Chardonnay
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Great balance, texture, and complexity at a really nice price point. There’s a healthy dose of autolytic, earthy, and spice elements here that seem to be associated with the solera-reserve wines utilized. Brisk and chalky, very refreshing and enjoyable. 50 CH 30 PN 20 PM, 70% 2014 30% Reserve solera started in 1986, 5g/L dosage, 5/2017 disgorgement
Great balance, texture, and complexity at a really nice price point. There’s a healthy dose of autolytic, earthy, and spice elements here that seem to be associated with the solera-reserve wines utilized. Brisk and chalky, very refreshing and enjoyable. 50 CH 30 PN 20 PM, 70% 2014 30% Reserve solera started in 1986, 5g/L dosage, 5/2017 disgorgement
Feb 18th, 2019
Delicious!!! Loads of biscuit and apple notes. Enjoyed before Thanksgiving dinner.
Delicious!!! Loads of biscuit and apple notes. Enjoyed before Thanksgiving dinner.
1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2018
Yes! Terroir driven, butterscotch toasty, walnuts and white blossoms. Fantastic!
Yes! Terroir driven, butterscotch toasty, walnuts and white blossoms. Fantastic!
Feb 9th, 2017The color is medium straw with effusive bubbles and effervescence. This is just bottled joy. Serious stuff and far beyond so many other champagnes in the same price range. Warm brioche right out of the gate on the nose with a nice burst of ripe citrus aromas. Chalk and honey all day long here.
The 30% of perpetual reserve wines added to the 2017 base makes a world of difference. Sleek and sexy. Racy and electric. The Extra Brut dosage is just right. Terrific balance, sensual mouthfeel, and with plenty of depth and complexity.
In the mouth, there’s an indelible sense of excitement. Minerality and wet stone. Cherries and apples wrapped in a tropical fruit core. The finish is long and enveloping leaving you wanting more. A lot more. This champagne sings.
The color is medium straw with effusive bubbles and effervescence. This is just bottled joy. Serious stuff and far beyond so many other champagnes in the same price range. Warm brioche right out of the gate on the nose with a nice burst of ripe citrus aromas. Chalk and honey all day long here.
The 30% of perpetual reserve wines added to the 2017 base makes a world of difference. Sleek and sexy. Racy and electric. The Extra Brut dosage is just right. Terrific balance, sensual mouthfeel, and with plenty of depth and complexity.
In the mouth, there’s an indelible sense of excitement. Minerality and wet stone. Cherries and apples wrapped in a tropical fruit core. The finish is long and enveloping leaving you wanting more. A lot more. This champagne sings.
Lemon peel and Granny Smith apple, bright and refreshing ⚡️
Lemon peel and Granny Smith apple, bright and refreshing ⚡️
Feb 20th, 2022
was it a slightly flawed bottle? gushing…
was it a slightly flawed bottle? gushing…
Dec 27th, 2021
Ripe pears, toast, with good acidity and saline qualities. Tons of fun and this beats the bottle I had a couple of years back by a good mile!
Ripe pears, toast, with good acidity and saline qualities. Tons of fun and this beats the bottle I had a couple of years back by a good mile!
Oct 18th, 2019
Fresh and crisp but there’s a bit of “bitterness “ on the finish that takes some time to blow off. Clean on the palate with the right amount of toasty-ness.
Fresh and crisp but there’s a bit of “bitterness “ on the finish that takes some time to blow off. Clean on the palate with the right amount of toasty-ness.
Apr 28th, 2018