Morgan Harris
Head Sommelier Aureole New York
Meticulous farming meets meticulous winemaking. '10 harvest disgorged in late '13 I think is what the back label said. Very much on the ripe side, with little oxidation, and just enough dosage to stop it from being hollow (2g/l). Lots of zesty fruit aromas (Rainer cherry, white apricot, white raspberry) with a sprinkling of varietal spice from the PN (cinnamon dust, candied rhubarb and rose). Brioche-y autolysis notes are present, but ride behind the fruit. Likewise with the chalky minerality. Reminds me a lot of the Marie-Courtin cuvées that see some dosage. Great now, but could stand some time in the cellar for sure.
Meticulous farming meets meticulous winemaking. '10 harvest disgorged in late '13 I think is what the back label said. Very much on the ripe side, with little oxidation, and just enough dosage to stop it from being hollow (2g/l). Lots of zesty fruit aromas (Rainer cherry, white apricot, white raspberry) with a sprinkling of varietal spice from the PN (cinnamon dust, candied rhubarb and rose). Brioche-y autolysis notes are present, but ride behind the fruit. Likewise with the chalky minerality. Reminds me a lot of the Marie-Courtin cuvées that see some dosage. Great now, but could stand some time in the cellar for sure.
9.1Jon Bonné
Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle
After nearly 5 days open, its bubbles gone, now tasting like an intensely good, concentrated (almost) white wine. A great definition for refinement in Champagne.
After nearly 5 days open, its bubbles gone, now tasting like an intensely good, concentrated (almost) white wine. A great definition for refinement in Champagne.
9.4Eduardo Bolaños
Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA
80% pinot noir and 20% pinot blanc from Riceys. Pretty damn tasty natural wine.
80% pinot noir and 20% pinot blanc from Riceys. Pretty damn tasty natural wine.
9.3Sariya Jarasviroj Brown
Delish and so fun these bubbles
Delish and so fun these bubbles
9.2Zack Hall
Smelled off. Like two much air. But stayed fine and tasted good all the way till the end.
Smelled off. Like two much air. But stayed fine and tasted good all the way till the end.
9.2Nicola Morvillo
On 29/8/17
On 29/8/17
9.1Jaci Hodges
High acid and crisp
High acid and crisp
8.8Tim Hinck
$62 Fine, lively bubbles that will not stop spiraling an hour later! Pastries with apricot preserves filling, citrus and tree fruit dominant, but with some nice autolyzed flavors and great chalk presence making itself known!
$62 Fine, lively bubbles that will not stop spiraling an hour later! Pastries with apricot preserves filling, citrus and tree fruit dominant, but with some nice autolyzed flavors and great chalk presence making itself known!
9.2Fabian Kühlhorn
Intensiv, koncentrerad
Intensiv, koncentrerad
9.1Grenfel Calheiros
Thanksgiving dinner. Kicked off a spectacular night.
Thanksgiving dinner. Kicked off a spectacular night.
9.1Location
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