A bit of lemon, some milky notes, light oak influence as well on the nose. Biting and expressive, long lemony finish. Rough and young with a smoky track leading through. Not fully resolved at the moment, needs a couple of years post disgorgement to shine. [57CH, 33M, 10PN, V.de la Marne, some oak]
Mild, lovely roundness of a BdB [in fact it was almost a BdN, which I could hardly believe when drinking it]. Clean, lime-lemon nose/palate w/o autolytic aromas. Not very complex, more of an aperitif style, but properly clean, linear and nice. [90PN, 10CH. 25% vin de reserve]
Nice juicy exotic fruits, friendly and open from the start. Meaty nuance, but overall on the lighter aperitif side of the spectrum. Long finish, but overall lacks concentration and/or stuffing. May be the time will help if you value character over unobtrusiveness.
Good ripeness of the fruits, very well drinkable due to that. Tangerines and juiciness on the palate. High quality here, loved this. [90CH, 90PN. 50% 2009 and 50% reserve]
Soft bouquet of flowers and white stonefruits, hint of oxidative notes. Very dry and salty palate with long citrussy finish. Extra Brut is not only in the name, you can feel it. [100CH, min 6 years of aging]
Light golden yellow, yellow fruits, rye bread, more mature nose than before (must be Meunier). Denser and more heavy on the palate with small yellow plums. Vinuous.
Clear bottle may look nice, but is risky for champagne due to possible light damage. May be it occured with this bottle as well. Initially reduced with sauerkraut and barnyard. Later came cammonile, peculiar fruits, roses, red apples. Seems to have high accidity. Not sure whether it was flawed or not.
NV David Coutelas Champagne Cuvée Tradition Brut 87 Points
France, Champagne
A bit of lemon, some milky notes, light oak influence as well on the nose. Biting and expressive, long lemony finish. Rough and young with a smoky track leading through. Not fully resolved at the moment, needs a couple of years post disgorgement to shine.
[57CH, 33M, 10PN, V.de la Marne, some oak]
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NV Morel Père & Fils Champagne Brut Réserve 88 Points
France, Champagne
Mild, lovely roundness of a BdB [in fact it was almost a BdN, which I could hardly believe when drinking it]. Clean, lime-lemon nose/palate w/o autolytic aromas. Not very complex, more of an aperitif style, but properly clean, linear and nice.
[90PN, 10CH. 25% vin de reserve]
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NV Assailly Champagne Cuvée du Patron 83 Points
France, Champagne
Round, but plush and unfocused. Lower accidity than in other champagnes. So-so.
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2008 Gaston Chiquet Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Nice juicy exotic fruits, friendly and open from the start. Meaty nuance, but overall on the lighter aperitif side of the spectrum. Long finish, but overall lacks concentration and/or stuffing. May be the time will help if you value character over unobtrusiveness.
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NV Vazart-Coquart Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Réserve Brut 84 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Intensely flowery bouquet. Seems overdone in that front. Green and young on the palate, good, but not more.
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NV Eric Rodez Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 86 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Taste of white currants, round and well balanced. Some bitterness on the finish. A familiar name, quite nice, but didn't stand out that much.
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NV Bonnevie-Bocart Champagne Cuvée Prestige - Premier Cru 88 Points
France, Champagne
Good ripeness of the fruits, very well drinkable due to that. Tangerines and juiciness on the palate. High quality here, loved this.
[90CH, 90PN. 50% 2009 and 50% reserve]
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NV J. Lassalle Champagne Premier Cru Préférence Brut 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Ripe PN style, a bit oxidative, seems to have been influenced by old oak. Excellent mouthfeel, nice mushroom note, open for business and friendly.
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NV A. Margaine Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Soft bouquet of flowers and white stonefruits, hint of oxidative notes. Very dry and salty palate with long citrussy finish. Extra Brut is not only in the name, you can feel it.
[100CH, min 6 years of aging]
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NV Falmet-Collot Champagne Perle de Noir Brut 87 Points
France, Champagne
Round, quite creamy, some ripe fruits on the nose. Medium accidity, lovely mild palate, quite harmonious. Spritzy citrus finish. Quaffable, lovely.
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NV Christophe Mignon Champagne Millésimée Brut 88 Points
France, Champagne
Light golden yellow, yellow fruits, rye bread, more mature nose than before (must be Meunier). Denser and more heavy on the palate with small yellow plums. Vinuous.
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NV Heucq Pere and fils Champagne Cuvée Extra Brut 87 Points
France, Champagne
Open from the beginning, spicy, pretzels and pepper. Dry.
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2011 Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Fins Lieux No 1 Verzenay Millésime 83 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Clear bottle may look nice, but is risky for champagne due to possible light damage. May be it occured with this bottle as well.
Initially reduced with sauerkraut and barnyard. Later came cammonile, peculiar fruits, roses, red apples. Seems to have high accidity. Not sure whether it was flawed or not.
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