The 2014 Argonne was much more open when I tasted it last year, which is probably a good sign for its long-term aging prospects. Tangerine oil, white flowers, spice, brioche and a kick of sweet oak all run through the 2014. More than anything else, I am struck by the wine's linear intensity and drive. Argonne is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay done in 100% new oak. Disgorged: December 14, 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
The 2014 Argonne was much more open when I tasted it last year, which is probably a good sign for its long-term aging prospects. Tangerine oil, white flowers, spice, brioche and a kick of sweet oak all run through the 2014. More than anything else, I am struck by the wine's linear intensity and drive. Argonne is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay done in 100% new oak. Disgorged: December 14, 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2023)
May 25th, 2023
Dégorgement: 01/2017, Dosage: 8g/l, 12yrs sur lie, rich/balanced/intense/developed, this is something else, definitely a food pairing champagne, outstanding.
Dégorgement: 01/2017, Dosage: 8g/l, 12yrs sur lie, rich/balanced/intense/developed, this is something else, definitely a food pairing champagne, outstanding.
May 19th, 2017
I found myself seated next to Claude Giraud on the final morning of #IPNC. I interviewed him the day before about his research, which made this bottle all the more special. Precise, the very picture of lightness and energy, with the nose and palate conjoined in exquisite harmony. Argonne 2004 expresses lilting white flowers, croissant, dried honey, and pear galette, it feels airy and weightless despite a rich, golden-robed backdrop with a finish of seafoam and candied grapefruit peel.
I found myself seated next to Claude Giraud on the final morning of #IPNC. I interviewed him the day before about his research, which made this bottle all the more special. Precise, the very picture of lightness and energy, with the nose and palate conjoined in exquisite harmony. Argonne 2004 expresses lilting white flowers, croissant, dried honey, and pear galette, it feels airy and weightless despite a rich, golden-robed backdrop with a finish of seafoam and candied grapefruit peel.
Aug 6th, 2015
Kind of a mushroomy orange tinted nose. Voluptuous and a hint of sweetness with old caramel notes. It's really interesting and evolving nicely. It's really enjoyable. A solid beverage.
Kind of a mushroomy orange tinted nose. Voluptuous and a hint of sweetness with old caramel notes. It's really interesting and evolving nicely. It's really enjoyable. A solid beverage.
Jul 26th, 2015
Wow.
Oct 7th, 2014
🔥
Nov 1st, 2018
Nutty oxidation but not overwhelmingly so, with good acidity, probably past peak but not too far over.
Nutty oxidation but not overwhelmingly so, with good acidity, probably past peak but not too far over.
Dec 14th, 2024
虎白のお弁当に合わせて。
なんともふくよかな香りと味わい。
甘みも含め、虎白の味にとてもよく合った。
虎白のお弁当に合わせて。
なんともふくよかな香りと味わい。
甘みも含め、虎白の味にとてもよく合った。
Apr 16th, 2020
Color = hay. Love the color. Drinking very well.
Color = hay. Love the color. Drinking very well.
Nov 5th, 2018Hazelnut, rich with just a hint of banana, lots of acidity. Very nice.
Hazelnut, rich with just a hint of banana, lots of acidity. Very nice.
Aug 4th, 2018
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
