Francis Boulard

Millésime Extra Brut Champagne

9.138 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

Francis Boulard's Millesimé Extra Brut 2006 is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier. The grapes are sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards and are fermented with indigenous yeast. Sur lie aging with regular bâtonnage lends texture and a pleasant creaminess to the palate. The nose is nuanced with subtle floral overtones, water biscuits and marzipan. The mousse, too is equally fine and soft...the stand-out here is the minerality, and a suave saline finish that lingers.

Francis Boulard's Millesimé Extra Brut 2006 is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier. The grapes are sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards and are fermented with indigenous yeast. Sur lie aging with regular bâtonnage lends texture and a pleasant creaminess to the palate. The nose is nuanced with subtle floral overtones, water biscuits and marzipan. The mousse, too is equally fine and soft...the stand-out here is the minerality, and a suave saline finish that lingers.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2015
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Very #yeasty and #citrus based #grandcru #champagne Tart acidity and fabulous creaminess. 60% #pinotnoir and 40% #chardonnay 2010 + 30% old vines 2009 & 2008.

Very #yeasty and #citrus based #grandcru #champagne Tart acidity and fabulous creaminess. 60% #pinotnoir and 40% #chardonnay 2010 + 30% old vines 2009 & 2008.

Sep 29th, 2016
Nicolas Millérioux

Françis Boulard, Mathusalem 2006... Quille d'anniversaire...

Françis Boulard, Mathusalem 2006... Quille d'anniversaire...

Jul 3rd, 2015
Vinny Eng

With 'Egg yolk, buckwheatflowers & essens of blackcurrant leaves.'

With 'Egg yolk, buckwheatflowers & essens of blackcurrant leaves.'

Oct 18th, 2014
E & K G

Intense fruit that is starting to round out nicely. We’ve had a lot of success with 2006s over the past year as they seem to be in a great drinking window. Some toasty brioche notes and good fruit that keep you salivating. First time with this producer, but certainly not the last.

Intense fruit that is starting to round out nicely. We’ve had a lot of success with 2006s over the past year as they seem to be in a great drinking window. Some toasty brioche notes and good fruit that keep you salivating. First time with this producer, but certainly not the last.

Jan 20th, 2019
Emma Voutilainen

Lovely, elegant, soft

Lovely, elegant, soft

May 7th, 2016
Jon Maxwell

Founder Veritas Wine Consulting

9.0

Jon had this 8 years ago

Jon had this 8 years ago

Mar 26th, 2017
Andrea Federici

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Andrea had this 8 years ago

Oct 21st, 2016
Henrik Poulsen

Henrik had this 9 years ago

Henrik had this 9 years ago

Jul 3rd, 2015
John Bradford

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Feb 13th, 2015