Union des Proprietaires Recoltants
Cuvée Sublime Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Le Mesnil Chardonnay
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Anniversary Jacuzzi suite bubbles 😎 this was in a really great place and was really singing; I could smell it intensely just from pouring it. Rich and redolent of bruised yellow apple as well as caramelized apple, lovely fresh brioche, starting to show a bit of pleasant oxidative nutty character reminiscent of glazed pecans, a bit of baking spice, English toffee, and chalk dust. Almost like a nutty, toffee apple pie or something, Just really delicious. Acid is still nervy and provides a strong backbone but has had a bit of time to integrate in the mix with all the other elements and is in great balance right now; not punishing like some younger blanc de blancs can be. Fine bead provides a rich, creamy mouthfeel that's just delightful. First Grand Cru Champagne and it lived up to expectations. Serious value as well when it comes down to it, I paid like 55 bucks for this thing. That's pretty impressive for a vintage Le Mesnil Grand Cru, I'd say!
Anniversary Jacuzzi suite bubbles 😎 this was in a really great place and was really singing; I could smell it intensely just from pouring it. Rich and redolent of bruised yellow apple as well as caramelized apple, lovely fresh brioche, starting to show a bit of pleasant oxidative nutty character reminiscent of glazed pecans, a bit of baking spice, English toffee, and chalk dust. Almost like a nutty, toffee apple pie or something, Just really delicious. Acid is still nervy and provides a strong backbone but has had a bit of time to integrate in the mix with all the other elements and is in great balance right now; not punishing like some younger blanc de blancs can be. Fine bead provides a rich, creamy mouthfeel that's just delightful. First Grand Cru Champagne and it lived up to expectations. Serious value as well when it comes down to it, I paid like 55 bucks for this thing. That's pretty impressive for a vintage Le Mesnil Grand Cru, I'd say!
Jun 18th, 2016This truly is sublime. Such a great value grand cru! Nom!
This truly is sublime. Such a great value grand cru! Nom!
Sep 16th, 2015
A New Year's sparkler, the '05 Union des Proprietaires Recoltants 'Cuvée Sublime' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne is a bright golden yellow color. The nose is scented with tart apple, fresh baked bread and spicy citrus. Fine bubbles tingle the tongue with mineral-laced spice notes. Refreshing and nicely textured finish on this bargain magnum.
A New Year's sparkler, the '05 Union des Proprietaires Recoltants 'Cuvée Sublime' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne is a bright golden yellow color. The nose is scented with tart apple, fresh baked bread and spicy citrus. Fine bubbles tingle the tongue with mineral-laced spice notes. Refreshing and nicely textured finish on this bargain magnum.
Jan 12th, 2015I have to admit I had low expectations for this wine... But for the price it was actually really good value!
I have to admit I had low expectations for this wine... But for the price it was actually really good value!
Jul 10th, 2014
