French back label and no importer, same power and depth but with more tertiary notes suggesting some post-disgorgement bottle age. Picking up notes of honey, caramelized apple, and nuts in front of vibrant orchard fruit, chalk, and starchy notes of grains and sweet dough. Curious about the dosage.
French back label and no importer, same power and depth but with more tertiary notes suggesting some post-disgorgement bottle age. Picking up notes of honey, caramelized apple, and nuts in front of vibrant orchard fruit, chalk, and starchy notes of grains and sweet dough. Curious about the dosage.
Nov 9th, 2020
Another new producer to me. The profile was fairly sweet...high dosage? Overload of English cookies, caramel, and honeyed tropical fruits. Touch of hazelnut too. Not much fruit here as it’s covered by rich sweetness.
Another new producer to me. The profile was fairly sweet...high dosage? Overload of English cookies, caramel, and honeyed tropical fruits. Touch of hazelnut too. Not much fruit here as it’s covered by rich sweetness.
Sep 29th, 2019
Fine mousse. Good balance with a sweet note and decent length
Fine mousse. Good balance with a sweet note and decent length
Jun 1st, 2019Denis Varnier is one of my favorite producers in the Cote de Blancs/Avize. His passing was tragic but the magic of his work lives on in these bottles and Thanksgiving seemed like an appropriate time to enjoy one. Classic Avize power but this cuvée always has a real mineral cut to it. This was gorgeous with air, balance of pure orchard fruits, rocks, and earthy elements like mushroom and fresh cut hay. Another facet I love in these wines is the texture, there’s room for interpretation, but you cannot get around the lengthy imprint these leave on your palate. 100 CH from “Clos du Grand Père,” 5 years sur lie, 9/2014 disgorgement
Denis Varnier is one of my favorite producers in the Cote de Blancs/Avize. His passing was tragic but the magic of his work lives on in these bottles and Thanksgiving seemed like an appropriate time to enjoy one. Classic Avize power but this cuvée always has a real mineral cut to it. This was gorgeous with air, balance of pure orchard fruits, rocks, and earthy elements like mushroom and fresh cut hay. Another facet I love in these wines is the texture, there’s room for interpretation, but you cannot get around the lengthy imprint these leave on your palate. 100 CH from “Clos du Grand Père,” 5 years sur lie, 9/2014 disgorgement
Nov 23rd, 2018
Post thanksgiving bliss in a glass
Post thanksgiving bliss in a glass
Nov 25th, 2017
Absolutely love this one. One part of a two part private bottling at #TRAM
Absolutely love this one. One part of a two part private bottling at #TRAM
1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015Super racy, bright, and high toned. Bracing texture and minerality that carries through the plate. Tense and energetic.
Super racy, bright, and high toned. Bracing texture and minerality that carries through the plate. Tense and energetic.
Dec 8th, 2016
The slight reduction adds depth to this beauty. Ultra balanced overall.
The slight reduction adds depth to this beauty. Ultra balanced overall.
May 9th, 2016
Slightly reductive with good moose and rich finish.
Slightly reductive with good moose and rich finish.
Apr 9th, 2016
Stunning bottle and value!
Stunning bottle and value!
Oct 15th, 2015
Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
