Steady bubble stream. Salmon, in color. Rose, strawberry, cherry, apple skin, citrus, spicy, herbs, mineral, chalk, vanilla bean. Abundant acid. Rich layers on a long finish. Blend: 80% Pinot Noir,…
Tag: Vallée de la Marne
2007 Thienot Black Ball Cuvee Stanislas
Fine bubble stream. Gold, in color. Bruised apple, pear, meyer lemon, brioche, cream, mineral, citrus peel. Bright and elegant. Consume: now-2027Purchased: $110 Score: 89 points Champagne ThienotFounded in 1985 and…
2006 Charles Ellner Séduction Champagne
Steady bubble stream. Gold, in color. Bruised apples, lemon curd, honey, brioche, chalk, mineral. Lasting honey, on the finish. Blend: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir Consume: now-2026Purchased: $68 Score: 89…
2009 Deutz Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Fine bubble stream. White gold, in color. Pear, lemon, apple, brioche, cream, almonds, chalky. Depth, finesse, youthful, finished marked by mineral & citrus. Consume: now-2028Purchased: $71 Score: 90 points DeutzFounded…
1996 Bollinger Grande Année Champagne
Few bubbles. Gold, in color. Ripe fruit, apple, pear, citrus, tangerine, brioche, creamy, mineral. Amazing wine, rich and elegant. Consume: now-2035Purchased: $240 Score: 94 points BollingerFounded in 1829 in the…
2002 Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Reserve Champagne
Scattered bubbles. Light gold, in color. Apple, pear, meyer lemon, tangerine, toast, spice, saline, mineral. Vibrant, on a energizing finish. Consume: now-2025Purchased: $150 Score: 92 points Pol RogerFounded in 1849,…