Nose and taste of this 2008 was exactly like a 2013 we had a few weeks ago. Small intense creamy bubbles, citrus fruit driven and overall perfect, but rather unexceptional.
Nose and taste of this 2008 was exactly like a 2013 we had a few weeks ago. Small intense creamy bubbles, citrus fruit driven and overall perfect, but rather unexceptional.
Sep 25th, 2021
This is in a splendid spot right now. It’s still light, refreshing and crushable in the PJ-style and yet has a touch of added complexity thanks to some time in the cellar. In the glass, the color was light straw and the bubbles were lively. On the palate, bright citrus and white peach with a small touch of brioche; the slightest bit of nuttiness but just barely. Great minerals...again, in-line with the house style. Very well balanced. There’s a lot to like here. Paired very well with homemade Nashville Hot Chicken.
This is in a splendid spot right now. It’s still light, refreshing and crushable in the PJ-style and yet has a touch of added complexity thanks to some time in the cellar. In the glass, the color was light straw and the bubbles were lively. On the palate, bright citrus and white peach with a small touch of brioche; the slightest bit of nuttiness but just barely. Great minerals...again, in-line with the house style. Very well balanced. There’s a lot to like here. Paired very well with homemade Nashville Hot Chicken.
Sep 1st, 2020
The newest release and first 2012 vintage champagne I’ve tried. It’s very linear at this early stage, still sharp as a tack with high acidity and structure masking a lot of the fruit. Very good potential, but I wouldn’t open for at least 5 more years.
The newest release and first 2012 vintage champagne I’ve tried. It’s very linear at this early stage, still sharp as a tack with high acidity and structure masking a lot of the fruit. Very good potential, but I wouldn’t open for at least 5 more years.
Dec 8th, 2019
pale gold with glints of green, finely beaded mousse; green apple, lemon curd, almonds, jasmine, little autolytic character; medium body, great acidity, minerality, 12.5% ABV; blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 5% Pinot Meunier; bicentennial vintage was a challenging one, all bottles hand painted; $150
pale gold with glints of green, finely beaded mousse; green apple, lemon curd, almonds, jasmine, little autolytic character; medium body, great acidity, minerality, 12.5% ABV; blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, and 5% Pinot Meunier; bicentennial vintage was a challenging one, all bottles hand painted; $150
Nov 28th, 2019This was the best showing i’ve had from this wine. Where previously it had been extremely light and sharp this time it showed much more round. Toasted brioche with white peach, lemon, and pear with great acidity. The added complexity was welcomed and I’ll wait longer on these to try and encourage this development.
This was the best showing i’ve had from this wine. Where previously it had been extremely light and sharp this time it showed much more round. Toasted brioche with white peach, lemon, and pear with great acidity. The added complexity was welcomed and I’ll wait longer on these to try and encourage this development.
Dec 29th, 2018
Champagne, France
