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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mmilgate on 1/11/2023: Ratafia de Champagne is a liqueur aperitif, made with the juice of freshly picked Champagne grapes and fortified immediately after pressing (to prevent fermentation commencing). This fortification come via grape spirit distilled from Champagne grape skins. It’s a style of wine that belongs to the same family as Cognac’s Pineau des Charentes.
Having said all of that, as with anything that is bottled by this great grower, the Egly Ratafia is not your average example of the genre. Apart from the renowned work in the vineyard, Egly uses only 100% Grand Cru, estate-grown Pinot Noir fruit from a particular harvest (in this case 2017) to make this Ratafia. The fruit was sorted and pressed gently and the finest of grape spirit or marc (from Egly’s own fruit) was added before it spent four years mellowing in barrel.
When you consider that most Ratafia comes from a Champagne producer’s weakest declassified fruit, you can begin to understand that we’re not talking about a standard example here. This perfectionist grower refuses to aim for anything less than greatness. It is a stunningly pure and intense expression of this rare style that can be drunk on its own, over ice, with soda, or used to make a wonderful version of kir. Bottled in 2021. (699 views) | | | Tasted by Orange Tsian on 10/22/2021 & rated 89 points: 开瓶之后味道颇有意思，甜板蓝根冲剂、烤红薯、麦芽糖起头，中间穿插了一些果脯、焦糖之类的味道，还隐隐透出西红柿的气味。入口酸度还不错，满圆润，能够包裹口腔。结构和集中度都中。前段的果味带有酸梅、青梅、糖渍柑橘和些许果脯味，点缀着红薯、板蓝根和蜂蜜焦糖的味道。中间带来一个转折，后段就是很重的白兰地味，酒精感略显。89/100 (1136 views) | | | Tasted by ETT95 on 8/24/2021 & rated 89 points: Strong nose of yeast, baked fruits and honey. Fairly sweet with balancing acidity. Finish is short and simple. (1170 views) | | | Tasted by champagne99 on 11/13/2020: Första gången för mig som jag provar en Ratafia, intressant. Röd i färgen och spritig doft (17%). Fyllig smak med lite sötma. Nånting helt annorlunda. (1533 views) | | | Tasted by AHVinoFile on 7/14/2016 & rated 89 points: [Dinner at the Botanical, Melbourne celebrating Bastille Day & Tour de France with JT & JT] Grapey brandy-like bouquet with hints of pear, peach, honey & pepper. Spirit dominant stone & pome fruit flavors with good acidity counterpoise & cleansing quality. Fiery & slightly sweet finish. (2969 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 9/8/2014 & rated 89 points: Bibendum Trade Portfolio Tasting 2014: Spirit and pear with a little peach. Feels rather refreshing, with good acid and that same spirity lift. (3871 views) | | | Tasted by startinoz on 7/2/2014 & rated 92 points: Malty/whiskey aromas. With additional honey and citrus flavours. Different. (3027 views) |
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U.S. Importer, actually, as the producer doesn't appear to have a websiteChampagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. |
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