This has a fascinating nose. Roses, red berries, sweet yellow flowers. Lush and open on the palate. Quite delicate. Lacks a bit of steel but has a really pretty and unique palate. Excellent- very good given the vintage.
This has a fascinating nose. Roses, red berries, sweet yellow flowers. Lush and open on the palate. Quite delicate. Lacks a bit of steel but has a really pretty and unique palate. Excellent- very good given the vintage.
Apr 19th, 2020Soft composed lemon, brioche, minerals. This is lush and open knit but has good balance. The best 03 champagne I’ve had by a long stretch. Definition and pretty secondary notes. Very good.
Soft composed lemon, brioche, minerals. This is lush and open knit but has good balance. The best 03 champagne I’ve had by a long stretch. Definition and pretty secondary notes. Very good.
Sep 13th, 2019Very soft and supple. Open knit with honey, apple and brioche. Lacks some cut but mellow and yummy. Interesting due to the vintage.
Very soft and supple. Open knit with honey, apple and brioche. Lacks some cut but mellow and yummy. Interesting due to the vintage.
Feb 24th, 2019
Sheer balance, no sign of over-ripeness here. Majestic
Sheer balance, no sign of over-ripeness here. Majestic
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2014
Few even had the ability to make an 03. Definitely atypical. Green.
Few even had the ability to make an 03. Definitely atypical. Green.
Jun 28th, 2016
Disgorged October '12, this wine exhibits baked, spiced apples, brioche and autolysis with a depth usually reserved for still wine. Yes, color is golden and the wine drinks exceptionally easy now, this can go further and is quite compelling for a vintage known for hot growing conditions.
Disgorged October '12, this wine exhibits baked, spiced apples, brioche and autolysis with a depth usually reserved for still wine. Yes, color is golden and the wine drinks exceptionally easy now, this can go further and is quite compelling for a vintage known for hot growing conditions.
Jan 3rd, 2015I know, a 2003 Champers so how could it be any good? Well, mineral, citrus, with a hint of ginger- yes ginger- framed by nice yeasty/oxidative notes. Not surprisingly a ripe quality to the flavor and finish with good acidity; and very much a "wine" first in presentation with Champagne breeding. Fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable.
I know, a 2003 Champers so how could it be any good? Well, mineral, citrus, with a hint of ginger- yes ginger- framed by nice yeasty/oxidative notes. Not surprisingly a ripe quality to the flavor and finish with good acidity; and very much a "wine" first in presentation with Champagne breeding. Fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable.
Nov 28th, 2014
Very rich fruit, big but with sufficient freshness, chalky and mineraly. Apricot preserves and delicate bread. This is very interesting stuff. Fun to drink!
Very rich fruit, big but with sufficient freshness, chalky and mineraly. Apricot preserves and delicate bread. This is very interesting stuff. Fun to drink!
Aug 29th, 2014
Tim had this 6 years ago
Mar 26th, 2018
Champagne, France
