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Millésime Vieilles Vignes Ambonnay Brut Champagne

9.320 ratings

9.35 pro ratings

Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

10

All of my favorite things - lots of tertiary - hay, bruised apples, chamomille, fresh bread - complex & delicious - def a champagne to ruminate over - perfect for a bittersweet occasion! ❤️🌴🏠

All of my favorite things - lots of tertiary - hay, bruised apples, chamomille, fresh bread - complex & delicious - def a champagne to ruminate over - perfect for a bittersweet occasion! ❤️🌴🏠

Jun 4th, 2017

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.8

Unreal

Unreal

Sep 26th, 2016

9.1

Laser beam focus, lean & lovely

Laser beam focus, lean & lovely

Dec 12th, 2015

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.1

Slightly more austere than '04

Slightly more austere than '04

Oct 14th, 2015

9.2

8 years on lees. Disgorged in July 2014. Golden in color. Toasted brioche, a bit of a nutty finish. Crisp. These should be consumed in the next couple of years, at least for my palate. Enjoyed with lobster risotto.

8 years on lees. Disgorged in July 2014. Golden in color. Toasted brioche, a bit of a nutty finish. Crisp. These should be consumed in the next couple of years, at least for my palate. Enjoyed with lobster risotto.

Feb 15th, 2021

Mathew McNamara

9.5

Nose and palate not cohesive. Nose was ultra developed, palate was laser-like and fresh. bloody delicious!

Nose and palate not cohesive. Nose was ultra developed, palate was laser-like and fresh. bloody delicious!

Dec 18th, 2016

8.4

Mack Daddy for a crazy day at the shop, very needed.. #keifeandco

Mack Daddy for a crazy day at the shop, very needed.. #keifeandco

Dec 19th, 2015

9.0

Brioche nutty rancid characteristics. More Pinot noir than Pinot meunière.

Brioche nutty rancid characteristics. More Pinot noir than Pinot meunière.

Oct 29th, 2015

9.4

Beautiful after it warmed up to 15C with wonderful smells of brioche

Beautiful after it warmed up to 15C with wonderful smells of brioche

Apr 5th, 2015

9.4

DAD had this 7 years ago

DAD had this 7 years ago

Jul 8th, 2017