Doyard
Vendémiaire Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru-Brut Chardonnay
Champagne, France
My first time with Doyard’s Vendemiaire after previously having enjoyed their other cuvées.
100% Chardonnay; 2017 base vintage; 48 months on lees; 4g/l dosage
I normally trend toward BdN champagnes as some BdB can be overly lean/sharp when young, but the time on lees here (and use of some barrel) gives this a beautiful frame while accentuating the bright Chardonnay fruit. Honeysuckle, sea salt and lemon on the nose with faint roasted cashews. Beautifully energetic on the palate with some powdered lemon bar, white peach, salted popcorn kernel with a little bit of vanilla and toast coming through kudos to the gentle barrel use. Delicious BdB at a nice price.
Not a surprise, but I recommend enjoying this cool but not ice cold…it was less aggressive and more expressive after warming up a bit from the ice bucket.
My first time with Doyard’s Vendemiaire after previously having enjoyed their other cuvées.
100% Chardonnay; 2017 base vintage; 48 months on lees; 4g/l dosage
I normally trend toward BdN champagnes as some BdB can be overly lean/sharp when young, but the time on lees here (and use of some barrel) gives this a beautiful frame while accentuating the bright Chardonnay fruit. Honeysuckle, sea salt and lemon on the nose with faint roasted cashews. Beautifully energetic on the palate with some powdered lemon bar, white peach, salted popcorn kernel with a little bit of vanilla and toast coming through kudos to the gentle barrel use. Delicious BdB at a nice price.
Not a surprise, but I recommend enjoying this cool but not ice cold…it was less aggressive and more expressive after warming up a bit from the ice bucket.
Treat yourself! Robust, creamy, yeasty, with a bit of zest! Great showing!
Treat yourself! Robust, creamy, yeasty, with a bit of zest! Great showing!
Feb 4th, 2024
100% Chardonnay blend; 2013(50%), 2012(30%), 2011(20%), 4g/L Dosage
45+ year old vines primarily from Vertus village with grand cru parcels mixed in
20% malolactic fermentation
Aged 40% in Burgundy barrels, 60% stainless steel tanks
Aged on its lees for 56 months
The nose reveals a savory and focused style with citrus, minerality, and slight autolysis. The palate is clean and acidic with notes of wet stone, white cherry, green apple, star anise, ginger, almond, and brioche. Brilliant effervescence.
100% Chardonnay blend; 2013(50%), 2012(30%), 2011(20%), 4g/L Dosage
45+ year old vines primarily from Vertus village with grand cru parcels mixed in
20% malolactic fermentation
Aged 40% in Burgundy barrels, 60% stainless steel tanks
Aged on its lees for 56 months
The nose reveals a savory and focused style with citrus, minerality, and slight autolysis. The palate is clean and acidic with notes of wet stone, white cherry, green apple, star anise, ginger, almond, and brioche. Brilliant effervescence.
