December 3, 2022 - nuttiness consumes the nose, followed by citrus zest. lively acidity carrie’s through on the palate.
December 26, 2018 - 02 Base, purchased 09. Mid straw. The impression of bubbles more than their actual presence. Quite rich, buttery and a touch of Pinot meat. Harmonious. Fine as an aperitif but very good-friendly. This has held and is showing well. ****
January 18, 2015 - Wow I'm so glad I held onto a bottle of this - this is based on 2004. Firmly into secondary territory now. The nose is vivid and bright, but with savory aromas that include things like mushrooms and brown butter and baked apples. Harmonious and just gorgeous on the palate with this roundness of flavor that lends itself more to the appreciation of harmony than it does to identifying individual tastes. The dosage was perfectly gauged - an inch more would have been too much, but as we discussed this it made sense that an inch less also would have made the wine entirely different, and the wine was a perfect sphere. Beautiful bottle. Note to self - hold onto more Champs.
August 23, 2013 - Nice notes of yeast on the nose. Pale straw color. Taste of lemon and tart apple. Paired well with oysters and apps.
December 27, 2012 - Very fine, persistent mousse. Medium gold robe. On the nose, yeast, mushroom, red fruit and hint of topical fruit. Creamy mouth-feel. Medium plus body, medium plus length. Good acidity. Judicious use of dosage. Slightly vinous, but overall quite well-balanced.
December 25, 2012 - Disgorged Nov 27, 2008. Light gold core with small persistent bubbles and moderate mousse. Clean nose of biscuit, citrus and a bit of mushroom. Mature but still very lively. Dry with medium plus acidity, medium alcohol and body. Mouth coating and very much alive on the palate - a fuller bodied Champagne with richer flavours - brioche, minerals, hazelnuts and ripe orchard fruit. Medium finish with the ripe fruit continuing along with citrus and mineral. Very good quality! Enjoyed by all.
June 30, 2012 - Last half of this batch and a very enjoyable one it was too. Very smooth, creamy, cool vanilla palate. It seems to have lost the bruised apple character and was drinking very well in an undemanding but engaing manner. Very pleasant. 3 years post purchase. ***
March 9, 2012 - Half. A little loose knit but quite a decent weight. Bruised apples. Moderate acidity and length. Ok for what it is. **1/2
January 28, 2012 - Toast with some char, minerally lemon and orange, sappy weight. Suave.
May 8, 2011 - Overly oxidized, this half bottle apparently had been disgorged in '06 and seems to have sat too long. Almonds, wheat bread and a ripping acidity made for an unpleasant expience