Cuvée des Crayères Brut Grand Cru Ambonnay Chardonnay Pinot Noir

This is for Eric Rodez's Empreinte Noire 2007. A blend of 62/38 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay from best parcels from six vineyards of the best year - 2007. Strawberry, red cherry, honey, honeysuckle, and pronounced toasty characters. Low acidity, medium+ intensity and finish.

Wow, just gorgeous for the price. Generous, balanced, layered. Intelligent use of wood here, adds a subtle richness and intrigue. Asian pear, melon, citrus, cherry blossoms, wet chalk, hazelnut, cured meat, sea spray, brioche, cream. Noticeable autolysis character. Nice weight and concentration for entry NV, reminiscent of Ouriet, and there’s an influence from Krug that’s apparent to me. 50 PN 50 CH (1..17-08?) 11/2016 disgorgement

Clean and mineral with awesome texture

notes of exotic flowers, whipped cream, citrus fruits, lovely chalky minerality

Staff meeting warmup...awesome floral note, dense texture

Beeeefy

Corked

Simple, straightforward, not a lot of depth and complexity.

consistently delicious; lime & spice - preferable to current-release mv

50/50 blend of PN & Cha ; bright clean apple, pear and lemon w clean palate and mouthwatering acidity. 25% oak aging; finish is rich And mouthfilling & at this price it sure beats many bigger producers