R. Pouillon & Fils

Les Valnons Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

9.363 ratings
9.324 pro ratings
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Consistent with previous. Excellent

Consistent with previous. Excellent

Oct 31st, 2023
Matt Perlman

Powerful but tightly wound, could benefit from more time. Chalk, lemon, herbs, bit of brine and spice, very different from the ‘09

Powerful but tightly wound, could benefit from more time. Chalk, lemon, herbs, bit of brine and spice, very different from the ‘09

Sep 25th, 2022
Matt Perlman

BdB from Pinot county. It’s reflected in the surprising richness that rounds out the vivacious mineral cut. Could be the vintage too. Toast, limestone, red apple skins, very fine

BdB from Pinot county. It’s reflected in the surprising richness that rounds out the vivacious mineral cut. Could be the vintage too. Toast, limestone, red apple skins, very fine

Apr 20th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Golden yellow. Toasty Brioche, vanilla, honey, ginger, dried apricot, marigold, lemon grass, strawberry, orange blossom, and hazelnut rounding out the taste. Creamy, rich, and toasty! Medium body, and finish. 65% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay, from Vallee de la Marne, Montagne de Reims. 85% fermented in tank, 15% in oak. 50% 2016, 35% 2015, 15% Perpetual Reserve. Full malo.

Golden yellow. Toasty Brioche, vanilla, honey, ginger, dried apricot, marigold, lemon grass, strawberry, orange blossom, and hazelnut rounding out the taste. Creamy, rich, and toasty! Medium body, and finish. 65% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay, from Vallee de la Marne, Montagne de Reims. 85% fermented in tank, 15% in oak. 50% 2016, 35% 2015, 15% Perpetual Reserve. Full malo.

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2019
Matt

Spiney, nervey and racing. Ripped with acid and brightness

Spiney, nervey and racing. Ripped with acid and brightness

Jul 3rd, 2017
Doc Jay

Dark Grapes in full affect.

Dark Grapes in full affect.

Apr 19th, 2016
Matt

Showing nice richness with a nice spine of acid to balance the extra fat. Lovely hints of toast with creamy fruit character.

Showing nice richness with a nice spine of acid to balance the extra fat. Lovely hints of toast with creamy fruit character.

Jan 28th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Blanc des Blancs with 5 grams dosage this has power to it that is rich but amazingly weightless. An excellent and profound texture with plenty of exuberant acidity on the finish.

Blanc des Blancs with 5 grams dosage this has power to it that is rich but amazingly weightless. An excellent and profound texture with plenty of exuberant acidity on the finish.

Dec 3rd, 2015
Keith Lauck

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Living well at Vinoloco in Flagstaff, AZ

Jun 16th, 2015
Doc Jay

Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes.

Jun 8th, 2015