Not blind In perfect shape, lovely Rose. At his peak, elegant, red berries, razorsharp acidity, everything in balance. One of the best the 3 Roses. 96, at least 5 more years
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So good! Decanted and it really blossomed after 25mn. Nice red fruits mixed with a hint of orchard fruits. Almost like a light Burgundy but with bubbles! No heaviness from the rather ripe 2009 vintage. Elegant effervescence. Bottle was drunk and enjoyed over 3h and wished this was a magnum!!
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This is superb. Gorgeous nose. Great fruit and density and energy here. With wonderful savory finish. Really impressive showing in 2009. Perfect now but will be great for 3-4 more years at least.
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Leiden revisiting Calla’s: Nose of red fruit, rye bread, some dustiness. Taste complex and evolving in the glass, red fruit, cream, minerals, some sweetness, some eucalyptus in the back. Lovely champagne to sip from the glass in the course of time to watch it develop.
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Reunion Dinner in DC (Red Hen - Washington, DC): Drank alongside the 2008 Fac Simile. I thought this was really good, but not as deep or complex as the 2008. A touch fleshier and rounder, the fruit was just a hair less pure than the 2008. This did, however, have some really nice earthy elements to it that I didn't find on the 2008. A great Champagne.
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"Wine w/effervescence" according to John(Rimmerman @Garagiste) and this would be correct. This bottle could stand alone with a whole meal. Rose petal and subtle sweetness.
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4/23/2022 - aquacongas wrote: 96 Points
Not blind
In perfect shape, lovely Rose. At his peak, elegant, red berries, razorsharp acidity, everything in balance. One of the best the 3 Roses. 96, at least 5 more years
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12/11/2021 - rlove wrote: 92 Points
Salmon, almost copper. Savory nose, bright cherry, really striking and unique aromatics. Crisp. No weight at all from the solar year. Very good.
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6/28/2020 - french16 wrote:
So good!
Decanted and it really blossomed after 25mn. Nice red fruits mixed with a hint of orchard fruits. Almost like a light Burgundy but with bubbles!
No heaviness from the rather ripe 2009 vintage.
Elegant effervescence.
Bottle was drunk and enjoyed over 3h and wished this was a magnum!!
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1/30/2019 - LW31 Likes this wine:
This is superb. Gorgeous nose. Great fruit and density and energy here. With wonderful savory finish. Really impressive showing in 2009. Perfect now but will be great for 3-4 more years at least.
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3/27/2018 - Barry Rothof wrote: 94 Points
Chefs Table @ Restaurant Callas (The Hague): Tense core of fruit, searing intense, bright and very compelling with good intensity and energy. Stunning !
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3/16/2018 - Burgaddict wrote:
Leiden revisiting Calla’s: Nose of red fruit, rye bread, some dustiness. Taste complex and evolving in the glass, red fruit, cream, minerals, some sweetness, some eucalyptus in the back. Lovely champagne to sip from the glass in the course of time to watch it develop.
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2/4/2015 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
Reunion Dinner in DC (Red Hen - Washington, DC): Drank alongside the 2008 Fac Simile. I thought this was really good, but not as deep or complex as the 2008. A touch fleshier and rounder, the fruit was just a hair less pure than the 2008. This did, however, have some really nice earthy elements to it that I didn't find on the 2008. A great Champagne.
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12/8/2013 - 3marinerfans Likes this wine: 92 Points
"Wine w/effervescence" according to John(Rimmerman @Garagiste) and this would be correct. This bottle could stand alone with a whole meal. Rose petal and subtle sweetness.
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10/18/2012 - jwsmith wrote: 92 Points
Excellent beautiful deep rich color not as Dark Laherte Saignee but close. Very good.
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