Olivier Horiot Métisse Noirs & Blancs Les Riceys Champagne NV
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Ratings on Delectable
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.
9.1
Jon 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.
9.4
Eduardo 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.
9.3
Sariya Jarasviroj Brown
Delish and so fun these bubbles
Delish and so fun these bubbles
9.2
