Chartogne-Taillet Les Barres Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2012

Ratings on Delectable

Ira Schwartz Delectable Pro

Seems like I’m on a Pinot Meunièr streak. A cherry and almond nose. Similar to the Dehu the aromas are a nose magnet. Like a vice on the palate , great mineral and fruit interplay that screamed for food. Wish I knew how they age , certainly appears to have the raw materials to do so.

Seems like I’m on a Pinot Meunièr streak. A cherry and almond nose. Similar to the Dehu the aromas are a nose magnet. Like a vice on the palate , great mineral and fruit interplay that screamed for food. Wish I knew how they age , certainly appears to have the raw materials to do so.

9.4

Justin Hurst

One of the greats. 2012, June 2017 disgorgement

One of the greats. 2012, June 2017 disgorgement

9.5

Manny Abascal

Much different than 7 months ago. Rose and citrus on nose, brioche, lemon custard, pastry, cantaloupe and honeydew on palate, long finish. Like my kids, this wine grew up really fast.

Much different than 7 months ago. Rose and citrus on nose, brioche, lemon custard, pastry, cantaloupe and honeydew on palate, long finish. Like my kids, this wine grew up really fast.

9.4

Manny Abascal

2012. Pear, apricot, blood orange, and how do I say it, um, just a bunch of other stuff. Mineral, tight, long finish, young. Piercing acidity. My kind of Champagne. Pinot Meunier.

2012. Pear, apricot, blood orange, and how do I say it, um, just a bunch of other stuff. Mineral, tight, long finish, young. Piercing acidity. My kind of Champagne. Pinot Meunier.

9.5

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