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• julen789 Likes this wine: 91 points

  January 23, 2021 - We have been familiar with this small producer from Oger for several years, but we didn’t have the chance to try it until now (we don't know exactly why), and it was a lovely surprise, a good example of the terroir of Oger; elegant and spicy, not as full and captivating as Avize, nor as clean and mineral as Le Mesnil. Pleasant chalky feeling with sea salt, wet stones and white flowers with a very present orange blossom note, and a somehow ‘herbal’ touch; ripe lemons, limes, kaffir limes, dragon fruit; lemon curd, some cookies and freshly baked bread, a hint of brioche (‘roscón de reyes'); some wax, with balsamic notes on the finish.
  Juicy texture with delicate bubbles; the acidity was quite high (we guess no-malo) and youthful, so we think this could improve and be aged further for several more years. A positive and pleasant surprise; we were a little skeptical and expected a somehow ‘less serious’ wine, but we found ourselves with a truly well-produced wine. Hopefully we can taste more of this producer’s cuvées soon.
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• Ben Christiansen wrote:

  October 25, 2020 - Maybe a bit tired but still fun to drink. Not quite old but certainly not fresh.

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• cartime Likes this wine: 93 points

  July 28, 2020 - Orchard fruit, toasted brioche, nutty, oxidative nose. Like a slightly overdone pear-walnut tart. Rich palate, with baked apple and interesting, savory meaty notes. Good acidity and a hint of minerality. Drinking nicely now. Don’t see this improving.

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• Ben Christiansen wrote:

  December 27, 2019 - Couldn't quite wrap my head around it. Wasn't big, wasn't much depth, wasn't that long. Maybe it was just me? Used to love it.

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• eluebchow wrote: 92 points

  November 2, 2016 - Cracked this after the Cubs won the World Series; This was consistent with my last tasting -- well-rounded with plenty of acidity to boot -- but this gets an extra 2 points for the euphoric atmosphere in which it was consumed after the Cubs finally broke their 108-year curse!!

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2009
• Type White - Sparkling
• Producer Jean Milan
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation Terres de Noel Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Champagne
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation Champagne Grand Cru

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• In Cellars 29 (33%)
• Consumed 59 (67%)

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