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Disgorged in September 2020, about a 60/40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Light creamy mousse with tiny bubbles, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and slight nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, medium+ finish ending with fruit and biscuit notes.
Disgorged in September 2020, about a 60/40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Light creamy mousse with tiny bubbles, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and slight nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, medium+ finish ending with fruit and biscuit notes.
9.0Mike R
WNH Virtual Tasting Christmas event - @Carl Fischer @Bill Bender @Eric L. @Shay A @David L - champagne and then something red - fun times - great little champagne for the money
WNH Virtual Tasting Christmas event - @Carl Fischer @Bill Bender @Eric L. @Shay A @David L - champagne and then something red - fun times - great little champagne for the money
9.3Delectable Wine
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The NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is one of the best Champagnes readers will find in its price range, or any price range, for that matter. Bright and beautifully focused, the Ste.-Anne has so much to offer. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. If anything, it needs more time on the cork to soften, as it is quite reticent at this stage. This release is based on 2017, with reserve wines from 2016 and 2015. The blend is 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier, with the Chardonnay very much in evidence at this stage. Dosage is 5.15 grams/liter. Disgorged: February, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
The NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is one of the best Champagnes readers will find in its price range, or any price range, for that matter. Bright and beautifully focused, the Ste.-Anne has so much to offer. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. If anything, it needs more time on the cork to soften, as it is quite reticent at this stage. This release is based on 2017, with reserve wines from 2016 and 2015. The blend is 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier, with the Chardonnay very much in evidence at this stage. Dosage is 5.15 grams/liter. Disgorged: February, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
9.2Mark Eastom
So good. Leesy, bread dough, Granny Smith apple and screaming acidity.
So good. Leesy, bread dough, Granny Smith apple and screaming acidity.
9.1Lyn Farmer
Usually about 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lots of brioche, lemon drop and spple on the nose with some wet stone joining in on the palate. This is a well-defined, medium body Champagne with great character at a terrific price.
Usually about 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lots of brioche, lemon drop and spple on the nose with some wet stone joining in on the palate. This is a well-defined, medium body Champagne with great character at a terrific price.
9.0Matej Dolenc
07 disgorged in 2011
07 disgorged in 2011
9.3Ryan Brazell
Rise Over Run
Half bottle found in a San Juan SuperMax. 2012 disgorgement, close out pricing. I am an exploitative, imperialist pig.
Half bottle found in a San Juan SuperMax. 2012 disgorgement, close out pricing. I am an exploitative, imperialist pig.
9.3Jay McInerney
Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut
Very complete. Big expanding middle.
Very complete. Big expanding middle.
9.0Ryan Brazell
Rise Over Run
9/13 disgorgement. Less dosage than before? I'm into it.
9/13 disgorgement. Less dosage than before? I'm into it.
9.4James Forsyth
Team drinks at Aldo Sohm's Wine Bar started with the Sainte Anne Brut from Chartogne-Taillet. A sip immediately tunes out the buzz of the bar, such is its utter precision that itself invites focus. Granny Smith apples and a touch of honeysuckle and with a terrific texture, this is a classy Champagne. I'm in for more.
Team drinks at Aldo Sohm's Wine Bar started with the Sainte Anne Brut from Chartogne-Taillet. A sip immediately tunes out the buzz of the bar, such is its utter precision that itself invites focus. Granny Smith apples and a touch of honeysuckle and with a terrific texture, this is a classy Champagne. I'm in for more.
9.4Location
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