December 2, 2023 - Gourmetklubbens femtiosjunde middag hemma hos P+H: Tema Italienskt (P+H, Södermalm): (Disgorged in February 2015, base year 2008 without reserves, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant)
Lovely lemons, chalk and minerals on the tight and youthful nose with a nice and acidic candied lemon citrus driven palate. Smoothing finish where the youthful citrus acidity comes back again. Still very tight and focused on youthful citrus notes, should get better with some more cellar time..
(Best 2023-2038)
July 2, 2023 - (Disgorged in 2001, base year 1995, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, dosage 6 gr/L)
Intense yellow colour with streams of fine bubbles and with a mature nose showing mint chocolate, yellow apples and cream in a delicious way. Smoothing acidity on the palate with candied lemons and some cream on the mid and showing some minty notes on the lengthy finish also showing a honey sweetness. Showing delicious with extended cellaring..
(Still showing very well with 20yrs extra cellaring)
December 31, 2022 - Dark straw color, enticing floral nose, smooth creamy mouthfeel, has lost some verve. Very enjoyable.
November 2, 2022 - (Disgorged in September 2017, base year 2013, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant)
Nice yellow colour with a youthful nose showing a lovely chalkiness combined with candied lemons and some notes of flint stone, feels elegant and delicious! Lovely intensity on the palate with an intense green apple’s acidity and showing some candied lemons and a hint of creaminess laying underneath. But the intense and lengthy finish is dominating with a dry chalkiness combined with a pleasant lime zesty bitterness and leaving lots of saltiness on the lips. Very nice right now with its youthful and intensely refreshing finish, but will be a delight to see as it transforms into a more mature version of itself!
(Best 2023-2038)
March 25, 2022 - (Disgorged in September 2017, base year 2013 without reserves, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant)
Lovely intense yellow colour with a wide stream of fine bubbles growing in the glass. Still youthful on the nose with minerals, chalk and citrus flowers at first, before it opens up with hazelnuts, fresh cut grass and some butter in a very pleasant way. Nice and crisp on the fruitful palate showing softened lemon citrus acidity and with a lemon zest bitterness on the lengthy finish. Still very fresh and focused on the crisp youthful acidity that is starting to soften..
(Best 2023-2038)
January 15, 2022 - (Disgorged in the late 1980’s with a base from mid 80’s, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, made with a lower pressure)
Golden yellow colour with a lovely maturity on the nose showing butterscotch, milk chocolate, minerals and some roasted almonds in a delicious way. Smoothing acidity on the creamy palate combining minerals and lime zesty citrus notes with a very pleasant fruitiness on the finish that is giving a perfect lift to the finish and overall feeling. The minerals are showing perfectly leaving a wonderful saltiness on the lips as well!
Excellent showing tonight with a very evolved nose and delicious all by itself tonight.
Crémant de Cramant was a special denomination in Champagne used only for low pressures (approx 3,6 atm compared to 6 atm that is normal for a champagne bottle) made in Cramant which fitted the village style of chalky and creamy style perfectly. The name Crémant was moved in the late 1980’s and instead used for all bubbly wine made with the traditional method in France, but outside of the Champagne region. However making Champagne cuvées with lower pressure is still allowed in Champagne, just not to use the name ‘Crémant’ on the label…
(Still drinking very well with 30 years of post disgorgement cellaring)
May 26, 2021 - (Disgorged in March 2012, base year 2006, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant)
Lovely intense yellow colour with a greenish hue and a stream of very fine bubbles. Still showing a youthful freshness on the nose with lemon, flint stone and minerals at first. Opens up in the glass with butter and a touch of fresh cut grass in a very pleasant way. Smoothing yellow apples acidity and flint stone on the palate with a delicious buttery note on the mid to late before a citrus zesty bitterness on the finish.
(Best 2021-2041)
January 15, 2021 - (Disgorged in 2006, base year 2002, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, dosage 6 gr/l)
Wonderful butter caramel and citrus flowers notes on the maturing nose combined with cream and butter. Smoothing lime citrus acidity with a lovely creaminess on the mid with a nice and lengthy finish showing some drying fruity sweetness. Very voluptuous and easy to drink in large sips.
August 9, 2020 - Consistent with previous note. Noteworthy weight, particularly for a BdB. Great range and balance. Deeply satisfying.
July 7, 2020 - (Disgorged in 2002, base year 1998, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, dosage 6 gr/l)
Intense yellow colour with a lovely and gentle stream of very fine bubbles that lead way for an explosion on the mature nose showing chalk, cream and citrus flowers at first, before opening up with marmalade, toasted bread and coffee notes in a delicious way. Smoothing citrus acidity on the palate combining a touch of marmalade with its lovely creaminess on the mid and finish with toasted bread and a lengthy red grapefruit zest bitterness.
Wow! It’s always exciting seeking out an older bottle from the cellar to see how it has evolved with extended cellar time and this bottle that I’ve had for almost two decades was showing nothing but excellence, what a graceful development it has had!