Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Comparing the 1964 all Meunier Loriot disgorged in the 70's to the one disgorged today was a treat I won't forget- ever. The old disgorgement was like autumn in a bottle, all fallen leaves & spice. The new disgorgement was three shades lighter and full of savory concentration. I wouldn't have guessed these were more than 25 years old. For folks who say Meunier can't age, I ask "how many have you tried?"
Comparing the 1964 all Meunier Loriot disgorged in the 70's to the one disgorged today was a treat I won't forget- ever. The old disgorgement was like autumn in a bottle, all fallen leaves & spice. The new disgorgement was three shades lighter and full of savory concentration. I wouldn't have guessed these were more than 25 years old. For folks who say Meunier can't age, I ask "how many have you tried?"
Oct 12th, 2015What a wine! Thanks Mr. Loriot for making a masterpiece of Meunier! We paired this with Ahi timbales with avocado and rice and it worked perfectly. This wine has a ton of power and intensity, but never looses its poise. Proof that meunier is a noble variety.
What a wine! Thanks Mr. Loriot for making a masterpiece of Meunier! We paired this with Ahi timbales with avocado and rice and it worked perfectly. This wine has a ton of power and intensity, but never looses its poise. Proof that meunier is a noble variety.
Dec 1st, 2013Gougeres and old vine Meunier!!!! What a good bottle, excellent focus to balance the big time brioche richness!
Gougeres and old vine Meunier!!!! What a good bottle, excellent focus to balance the big time brioche richness!
Oct 27th, 2013Really great "grower" Champagne. All Pinot Meunier? What a treat!
Really great "grower" Champagne. All Pinot Meunier? What a treat!
Mar 1st, 2015
Baked apple pie... Toasty pie crust, cooked warm apples with spice & sugar, hints of chalk... Gorgeous! Vive La Loriot!
Baked apple pie... Toasty pie crust, cooked warm apples with spice & sugar, hints of chalk... Gorgeous! Vive La Loriot!
Apr 18th, 2014M was in love with this bottle! Thanks Branson's for the bubbles. I could drink this on the reg
M was in love with this bottle! Thanks Branson's for the bubbles. I could drink this on the reg
Dec 21st, 2013Probably my favorite from the Bonhomie/Proof BBQ and champagne jam. 2006. Smelled like sourdough bread. Awesome.
Probably my favorite from the Bonhomie/Proof BBQ and champagne jam. 2006. Smelled like sourdough bread. Awesome.
Aug 11th, 2013
Excellent selection Westby! Thank you for coming to "last day."
Excellent selection Westby! Thank you for coming to "last day."
May 31st, 2013Gary had this 11 years ago
Gary had this 11 years ago
Aug 27th, 2013