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The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
The NV Brut 7 Crus is a very pretty, entry-level wine in this range. Bright, mineral and intensely vibrant, the 7 Crus is all energy. All the elements are so well proportioned. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this captures all the house signatures with tons of energy and better overall balance than in some previous editions. White flowers, chalk and citrus linger. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
9.0Josh Morgenthau
Apples and yeast waft upon opening. Vigorously effervescent with lots of pure fruit and a real stoniness on the palate, very vibrant if a little primary at present.
Apples and yeast waft upon opening. Vigorously effervescent with lots of pure fruit and a real stoniness on the palate, very vibrant if a little primary at present.
9.3Peter van den Besselaar
NV | 90% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir Dosage 5g/L comes from the vineyards in d’Avenay, Coligny, Vauciennes, Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry. 25% fûts de chêne. Bottled may 2018, degorgement august 2020. Very true to type champagne with lovely acidity, tension and balance.
NV | 90% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir Dosage 5g/L comes from the vineyards in d’Avenay, Coligny, Vauciennes, Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry. 25% fûts de chêne. Bottled may 2018, degorgement august 2020. Very true to type champagne with lovely acidity, tension and balance.
9.2Delectable Wine
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The NV Brut 7 Crus is an attractive, easygoing wine that will drink well upon release. A touch of Pinot softens the edges nicely, giving this Chardonnay-base Champagne tons of accessibility. Lemon confit, chamomile, mint and white pepper all open in the glass, but it is the wine's textural feel that makes the 7 Crus so rewarding to taste and drink today. This release is equal parts 2017 and 2016, from parcels in Avize, Oger, Oiry, Cramant, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergères les Vertus and Mardeuil. About 25% of the wine was done in neutral oak, the rest in cask. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
The NV Brut 7 Crus is an attractive, easygoing wine that will drink well upon release. A touch of Pinot softens the edges nicely, giving this Chardonnay-base Champagne tons of accessibility. Lemon confit, chamomile, mint and white pepper all open in the glass, but it is the wine's textural feel that makes the 7 Crus so rewarding to taste and drink today. This release is equal parts 2017 and 2016, from parcels in Avize, Oger, Oiry, Cramant, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergères les Vertus and Mardeuil. About 25% of the wine was done in neutral oak, the rest in cask. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)
9.1Lee Pitofsky
Welcome bottle
Welcome bottle
9.3Lee Pitofsky
Agrapart entry level ⚡️⚡️
Agrapart entry level ⚡️⚡️
9.3Justin Bothur
Melon and tarragon. Very herbal with some candle wax to seal the deal.
Melon and tarragon. Very herbal with some candle wax to seal the deal.
9.2Jon Bonné
Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle
Staying classy, Avize.
Staying classy, Avize.
Mark Lindzy
Bubblicious
Bubblicious
9.2Kimberly Charles
Valentine's bubbles. Blanc de Blancs 7 crus Avize from 7 top vineyards. Meyer Lemon, almonds, keffir lime, meringue. Beautiful backbone of acidity. Would bottle age exquisitely. Character: Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings evanescent, wise & layered...with appropriate angularity.
Valentine's bubbles. Blanc de Blancs 7 crus Avize from 7 top vineyards. Meyer Lemon, almonds, keffir lime, meringue. Beautiful backbone of acidity. Would bottle age exquisitely. Character: Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings evanescent, wise & layered...with appropriate angularity.
9.7Location
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