Champagne, France
“Empreintes” is 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Chavot. The Chardonnay was planted in the late 1950’s and about a third of it is actually Chardonnay Muscaté. The Pinot Noir was planted almost 40 years ago. This is an amalgam of the two workhorse varieties from Champagne grown in two very different soils in Chavot.
The 2014 Empreintes pours a bright, golden straw color with persistent mousse giving the effect of glitter in the glass which quite visually striking, appearing to suspend weightlessly in the glass when viewing from above. Mesmerizing! On the nose intense yellow apple, golden strawberry, pomegranate, brioche, and even a little bit of ripe strawberry. On the pallet, no shortage of fruit. Apples, pears, raspberries, lemon, minerals. Finish is very dry with medium plus acid. Long satisfying finish. Lovely energy about it. Disgorged February 2020.
“Empreintes” is 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Chavot. The Chardonnay was planted in the late 1950’s and about a third of it is actually Chardonnay Muscaté. The Pinot Noir was planted almost 40 years ago. This is an amalgam of the two workhorse varieties from Champagne grown in two very different soils in Chavot.
The 2014 Empreintes pours a bright, golden straw color with persistent mousse giving the effect of glitter in the glass which quite visually striking, appearing to suspend weightlessly in the glass when viewing from above. Mesmerizing! On the nose intense yellow apple, golden strawberry, pomegranate, brioche, and even a little bit of ripe strawberry. On the pallet, no shortage of fruit. Apples, pears, raspberries, lemon, minerals. Finish is very dry with medium plus acid. Long satisfying finish. Lovely energy about it. Disgorged February 2020.
This is really rich voluptuous stuff. It’s low dosage but it’s not minerals on steroids. There is beautiful pear with light ginger here. Very balanced. Perfect for an appertif but would play well with lots of foods. He’s a terroir guy and it shows.
This is really rich voluptuous stuff. It’s low dosage but it’s not minerals on steroids. There is beautiful pear with light ginger here. Very balanced. Perfect for an appertif but would play well with lots of foods. He’s a terroir guy and it shows.
Jan 11th, 2018
Dégorgement: 01/2016, Dosage: 4g/l, Another great example of real quality wine-growing, great line-up.
Dégorgement: 01/2016, Dosage: 4g/l, Another great example of real quality wine-growing, great line-up.
May 19th, 2017
09 base wine. Splendid cut, with a spine of acidity that acted to foil lees and orchard fruit notes. Hints of strawberry throughout.
09 base wine. Splendid cut, with a spine of acidity that acted to foil lees and orchard fruit notes. Hints of strawberry throughout.
Oct 11th, 2015
Exotic, soft...bubbles. Enjoy by the bucket load. Something innately pleasant about this wine..
Exotic, soft...bubbles. Enjoy by the bucket load. Something innately pleasant about this wine..
Sep 2nd, 2015Quite lemony tart but nice biscuity sides.
Quite lemony tart but nice biscuity sides.
Dec 2nd, 2014
another super champagne. A hint of pear, plenty of citrus and ginger, minerals and acid, very intense and refined, just a delicious bottle in the zone with lots to give.
another super champagne. A hint of pear, plenty of citrus and ginger, minerals and acid, very intense and refined, just a delicious bottle in the zone with lots to give.
May 4th, 2023
Dosage 4g. 50% Ch and 50% PN blend. Deg. 12/2020
Dosage 4g. 50% Ch and 50% PN blend. Deg. 12/2020
Nov 12th, 2022
Grilled lemon, almond, bright acid, fine bead, vinous, long 👌
Grilled lemon, almond, bright acid, fine bead, vinous, long 👌
Oct 2nd, 2022In preparation of next week's visit to the domaine. This is the 2013, with degorgement date of February 2019. Dosage is 1g/l in a blend of 50/50 PN and Chardonnay
In preparation of next week's visit to the domaine. This is the 2013, with degorgement date of February 2019. Dosage is 1g/l in a blend of 50/50 PN and Chardonnay
Feb 8th, 2022
