Champagne, France
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2017 Special Club pours, a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, orchard fruit: apples, lemon curd, a touch of toasted brioche, some marzipan and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. A lovely Special Club from an often maligned year for Champagne though, my experiences have been largely positive. At a dosage of 5g/l, this vintage is technically Extra Brut. Drink now through 2037.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2017 Special Club pours, a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart, orchard fruit: apples, lemon curd, a touch of toasted brioche, some marzipan and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. A lovely Special Club from an often maligned year for Champagne though, my experiences have been largely positive. At a dosage of 5g/l, this vintage is technically Extra Brut. Drink now through 2037.
Jun 23rd, 2025A distinct sparkling golden hue in the glass with highly active bubbles. The nose is mature and instantly pleasant. Apple aromas aplenty. Nice citrus notes with a bit of umami. Brioche and grapefruit.
Special Club champagnes are just special. This is no exception. A classically styled champagne in all aspects, equal parts baronial and fun. Well balanced with a low dosage and slightly zippy acidity. Honey and butter on the tongue with yellow fruits. More and more apples with a dash of dried herbs. Still has many more years to go before it hits its prime.
A distinct sparkling golden hue in the glass with highly active bubbles. The nose is mature and instantly pleasant. Apple aromas aplenty. Nice citrus notes with a bit of umami. Brioche and grapefruit.
Special Club champagnes are just special. This is no exception. A classically styled champagne in all aspects, equal parts baronial and fun. Well balanced with a low dosage and slightly zippy acidity. Honey and butter on the tongue with yellow fruits. More and more apples with a dash of dried herbs. Still has many more years to go before it hits its prime.
