Liquid honey, ready to drink.
Liquid honey, ready to drink.
Dec 31st, 2021
Big bubbles for champagne. Pretty amber-rose-gold color. Figs. Yellow grapefruit.
Big bubbles for champagne. Pretty amber-rose-gold color. Figs. Yellow grapefruit.
Jan 1st, 2021
This grower’s NV always seems to charm me every time I get the opportunity to drink it. The color is almost a touch brassy. Beautiful, tiny bubbles. The nose is remarkably red fruited with strawberries and brioche on full display. It’s almost like a strawberry shortcake, no cap. On the palate, strawberries, raspberries, lemon zest, minerals. It’s rich, but so impeccably balanced. Absolutely, positively crushable. The dosage is perfect. I haven’t deciphered them code Dethune uses on the bottle to understand then disgorgement date...but I believe was recent.
This grower’s NV always seems to charm me every time I get the opportunity to drink it. The color is almost a touch brassy. Beautiful, tiny bubbles. The nose is remarkably red fruited with strawberries and brioche on full display. It’s almost like a strawberry shortcake, no cap. On the palate, strawberries, raspberries, lemon zest, minerals. It’s rich, but so impeccably balanced. Absolutely, positively crushable. The dosage is perfect. I haven’t deciphered them code Dethune uses on the bottle to understand then disgorgement date...but I believe was recent.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Granny Smith Apple and a clean finish. Nice!
Granny Smith Apple and a clean finish. Nice!
Dec 21st, 2019I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Champagne may be the best wine pairing with the traditional Thanksgiving meal and this NV from Paul Dethune was sublime. Pulled from the fridge and opened about 30min prior. Straw colored with an impressive mousse. About as affable as they come with a bouquet of white peaches, magnolia blooms and a whiff of brioche. On the palate it was stone fruits, citrus and minerals. Every bite of the meal begged for another sip and every sip begged for another bite. What a delight.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Champagne may be the best wine pairing with the traditional Thanksgiving meal and this NV from Paul Dethune was sublime. Pulled from the fridge and opened about 30min prior. Straw colored with an impressive mousse. About as affable as they come with a bouquet of white peaches, magnolia blooms and a whiff of brioche. On the palate it was stone fruits, citrus and minerals. Every bite of the meal begged for another sip and every sip begged for another bite. What a delight.
Nov 22nd, 2018
Crisp, lush, deep flavors. Tangerine, almonds, and yeast.
Crisp, lush, deep flavors. Tangerine, almonds, and yeast.
Oct 11th, 2018
A stunning Grand Cru blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay on Montagne de Reims and full of tart cherries, red currants, red plums, a punchy minerality, and above it all a wisp of blooming anise.
A stunning Grand Cru blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Ambonnay on Montagne de Reims and full of tart cherries, red currants, red plums, a punchy minerality, and above it all a wisp of blooming anise.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2014Ripe pear, fresh baked breakfast danish. Lemon meringue pie. Hazelnut meringue cookies. Finish is clean and lingering. Disgorged May 2013. SS
Ripe pear, fresh baked breakfast danish. Lemon meringue pie. Hazelnut meringue cookies. Finish is clean and lingering. Disgorged May 2013. SS
May 12th, 2017
Toasted wheat bread with honey and baked apple spread all over.
Toasted wheat bread with honey and baked apple spread all over.
Apr 1st, 2017Buttered croissant, Apple turnover nose. Rich mouthfeel with a long finish (think white burgundy)
Buttered croissant, Apple turnover nose. Rich mouthfeel with a long finish (think white burgundy)
Nov 30th, 2016
Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
