Champagne, France
The 2011 Brut Blanc de Blancs is an unqualified success for the vintage, as it does not show any of the awkward green or vegetal notes that are found in so many wines. Medium in body and a touch lither, the 2011 offers lovely Chardonnay expression from a collection of parcels at both ends of Avize. Hints of lemon peel, white flowers and tropical fruit grace the pretty, understated finish. The first signs of aromatic maturity are starting to set in, so I would not push my luck on extended cellaring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2019)
The 2011 Brut Blanc de Blancs is an unqualified success for the vintage, as it does not show any of the awkward green or vegetal notes that are found in so many wines. Medium in body and a touch lither, the 2011 offers lovely Chardonnay expression from a collection of parcels at both ends of Avize. Hints of lemon peel, white flowers and tropical fruit grace the pretty, understated finish. The first signs of aromatic maturity are starting to set in, so I would not push my luck on extended cellaring. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2019)
Jul 25th, 2019
Very bright, just a little thin on the mouthfeel.
Very bright, just a little thin on the mouthfeel.
Aug 14th, 2016
Very good and enjoyable, but seems it could benefit from another couple years. Acidity sticks out a bit.
Very good and enjoyable, but seems it could benefit from another couple years. Acidity sticks out a bit.
May 28th, 2014
If you don't like this, stop drinking Champagne.
If you don't like this, stop drinking Champagne.
May 5th, 2014
a great wine. Really great. Cristal stuns past decade or so.
a great wine. Really great. Cristal stuns past decade or so.
Aug 24th, 2023
Slight citrus and yeast aroma and taste. Dry but later on feel honey and richness. Elegant with fineness. Minerally. 2011 @17900, Enoteca, 210101-230101
Slight citrus and yeast aroma and taste. Dry but later on feel honey and richness. Elegant with fineness. Minerally. 2011 @17900, Enoteca, 210101-230101
Dec 30th, 2022
Miraculous.
An hour in. The nose is just gods aged lemon. Mineral of Petrified lemons.
Palate. Lemon. Mineral. Dense.
Bogarted from Veronica selections.
Miraculous.
An hour in. The nose is just gods aged lemon. Mineral of Petrified lemons.
Palate. Lemon. Mineral. Dense.
Bogarted from Veronica selections.
