Gorgeous nose of brioche, toastiness, bread, terrific spice and an intense mineral drive. Great depth and an attractive hint of wildness. Palate is toasty with a fine, deep and soft but really fine mousse. Really toasty and nutty on the palate with great Pinosity. Wow with some air the nose gets stunningly airy and mineral. Terrific! Palate gains body and chewiness with air and that toastiness is so appealing. Wonderful purity, freshness and balance. Superb. Maybe 9.5.
Gorgeous nose of brioche, toastiness, bread, terrific spice and an intense mineral drive. Great depth and an attractive hint of wildness. Palate is toasty with a fine, deep and soft but really fine mousse. Really toasty and nutty on the palate with great Pinosity. Wow with some air the nose gets stunningly airy and mineral. Terrific! Palate gains body and chewiness with air and that toastiness is so appealing. Wonderful purity, freshness and balance. Superb. Maybe 9.5.
Feb 19th, 2022Very airy nose, also bready and yeasty. Lovely and classy. Very clean. Smells very “nature.” Palate is zippy and clean with a hint of opulence and a very saline finish. Super mineral, precise and more for an aperitif. Lovely.
Very airy nose, also bready and yeasty. Lovely and classy. Very clean. Smells very “nature.” Palate is zippy and clean with a hint of opulence and a very saline finish. Super mineral, precise and more for an aperitif. Lovely.
May 12th, 2019
Consistent with my last notes, 6 months prior, only change today...bubbles are light in the glass, but palate and nose are solid. 🤷♂️
On the top end of the Fass Selections Champagne offers, and still worth the price; last bottle.
An unusually warm December day (55°F) today, so we're relaxing in front of a fire in the chiminea, peaceful.
Prior notes:
Nose has toasted nuts, grilled bread, oxidized red apple, day old lemon pith, golden raisin and apple turnover with sugar glaze.
Palate has lively acid, delicate iodine over green apple, warm honey drizzle on toasted challah bread and delicate toasted oak notes. Long and powerful finish, pure, emotional enjoyment.
65% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir
Consistent with my last notes, 6 months prior, only change today...bubbles are light in the glass, but palate and nose are solid. 🤷♂️
On the top end of the Fass Selections Champagne offers, and still worth the price; last bottle.
An unusually warm December day (55°F) today, so we're relaxing in front of a fire in the chiminea, peaceful.
Prior notes:
Nose has toasted nuts, grilled bread, oxidized red apple, day old lemon pith, golden raisin and apple turnover with sugar glaze.
Palate has lively acid, delicate iodine over green apple, warm honey drizzle on toasted challah bread and delicate toasted oak notes. Long and powerful finish, pure, emotional enjoyment.
65% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2020Nose has toasted nuts, grilled bread, oxidized red apple, day old lemon pith, golden raisin and apple turnover with sugar glaze.
Palate has lively acid, delicate iodine over green apple, warm honey drizzle on toasted challah bread and delicate toasted oak notes. Long and powerful finish, pure, emotional enjoyment.
65% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir
Nose has toasted nuts, grilled bread, oxidized red apple, day old lemon pith, golden raisin and apple turnover with sugar glaze.
Palate has lively acid, delicate iodine over green apple, warm honey drizzle on toasted challah bread and delicate toasted oak notes. Long and powerful finish, pure, emotional enjoyment.
65% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir
1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2020
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
