Terrific Champagne. I love that Cedric Bouchard's Champagnes are more wine like. The pinot noir fruit here is delicious. This was the 2007 vintage disgorged in 2014. Went fast.
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Meursault & Morey Saint Denis (Imperial Treasure Shanghai @ Taka): Highly expressive aromas with super floral note. It is pretty normal that most can’t imagined this is a Champagne with Zero dosage with its rounded, almost creamy on the palate but with underlying tension to keep everything in check with no sharp edge at all. Getting toward more saline to the finish. Drinking beautifully now.
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Champagne - Blinded by the Quality (The Winery, Newport Beach, CA): Blind: Steve and I looked at each other and said "oily nose" at the same time. It must be then. Dark gold and light ox. Flint note with the oil. Light pear and a hint of tin at the finish. I said this would be a very good sparkling riseling because it sure behaved like a German.
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Blind Champagne Tasting (The Winery Restaurant in Newport Beach, CA (The OC)): Poured blind as part of a Bouchard flight. We neither knew the vintages nor the lieux-dits. Disgorge date of 04/2011. When this first hit my glass, it gave off a sherried nose, which caused me to pause. With air, like with the reduction we saw on 2004 Parcelle, it too went away. White flowers, even something that seemed jasmine-like to me. Honey, tangerine, with a citrusy lemon-lime richness.
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Not quite at the level of the last bottle, but still very nice. Had a very compelling raspberry note in the midpalate and a creamy palate feel. Missing some of the depth on the nose of a prior bottle. Still very good, and should continue to get better. One of my favorite grower producers.
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This shows some flor like oxidative qualities around the edges like lighter Jura which is to be somewhat expected with a Bouchard Champagne. There is also some toast and stone fruit on the nose, the latter with air. The palate is a bit austere and shows better on night two. There is also some grippiness that dries the palate out a bit which is rare in a Champagne. This could be closed a bit though it doesn't feel like a wine that needs to unfold a lot. The fruit concentration just really isn't there. It's a nice wine but certainly not for Bouchard can command. It's also different in ways that a non wine geek may not approve of. Would be best with interesting cheeses likely.
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Chalk, fruit, and autolytic notes delivered with complexity and light weight. Again, lots of energy in a Bouchard. Could probably last a while longer, but drinking very well now with several hours of air. Excellent.
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Not as good as last bottle a year ago. Rather loose, easy, and quiet. Not a bad bottle--interesting but subtle and rather short and rather lacking in complexity. Definitely drink sooner than later.
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Quite a welcoming champagne, round, inviting , good rich feel, light yeasty, smooth and a crowd pleaser. And that its strentpgth and its weakness. While everyone will wine nobody will remember it, almost too pleasant apthat makes it a touch forgettable. Solid 90 nonetheless
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This was a stunning champagne that ended up being a perfect kickoff for the wines ahead of us.
Nose: White flowers, Brioche, Apricot and Honeycrisp Apples. Great mouse and the nose really delivered with layers of fruit, roasted nuts and flowers. Palate: Elegant palate with very fine bubbles. Rich fruit comes alive on entry complimented by a slightly smokey baked apple note. Finish: Fairly long and persistent. Very enjoyable.
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A fine balance between approachability and structure, this is ready now, but I'd recommend opening well in advance as additional (mostly subtle) nuances just seemed to keep coming and coming. Not too lean, with a brisk coolness that keeps the savory aspect fresh and juicy. Good/moderate length and a little more flavor development than I was expecting. Better with food than on its own, I thought. Drink thru 2020.
Served non-blind.
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100% Pinot Noir. Only 150 cases produced annually. Powerful, full-bodied, fine bubbles, subtle feeling of oak, great red cherries, A to Z a winner and reasonably priced for such quality. This is a champagne you sip after your luvly Chards or other whites as it is a solid Pinot Noir. Not for the weak of heart champagne sippers...
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Really lovely. Rather open knit, with very fine mousse, vinous style with apple, lemon notes . Just a touch of sweetness on finish. Not as structured as some of his other cuvees, or perhaps just the vintage showing itself. Drinking really rather well now but should hold in good spot for next few years. April 2014 disgorgement.
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Created by a winemaker that takes a Burgundian approach in his champagnes, this bottle is a beautiful single vineyard, pinot noir only champagne. It pours a full, deep golden color, much like that of the Krug Grand Cuvee with thick legs. On the nose, the champagne is clean and flinty with plenty of Granny Smith apples, graphite, smoke, toast, yeast, mint and eucalyptus. This bouquet is just so remarkably expansive, broad and masculine. Texture-wise, the wine has a supple structure and drinks like cascading velvet. Smoky on the attack and followed by sharp acidity, the palate then opens up with citrus, berries, mint and even nutmeg. Just the faintest of toast and smoke amongst the laser-like precision and razor-sharp acidity. The champagne then closes in a smoky, sharp and long finish. Wow. There is just so much hidden power in the bottle; and despite that, the wine still boasts much balance, precision and elegance. In fact, the fruit only comes in the end as a reminder that this is in fact a champagne. This definitely needs cellaring to let the power unravel and develop into tertiary notes. But for now, it is starting to drink well and the present state now surely shows the heights and potential the champagne can reach.
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Just stunning. Toasty and warm looking, with a decided golden tinge to the wine. Fine bead. Lovely balance between the nutty, citrus, and bread dough aromas and flavors. Reminded me a bit of Cristal in the flavor profiles, but with a shorter finish--and at only a fraction of the price. .
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After this bottle, I must say that Cedric Bouchard is one of my favourite winemakers/producers. This is such a well made wine. Unbelievable nose here. This definitely wow'd the senses. As a poster said below, "clean, yet rich". Boom. I love this.
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Grower Champagne Trade Showcase: Floral, strawberry, smoke and orange. Sings on the palate, very good acidity and depth of fruit. Long and really well balanced. Cracking wine.
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Drank over a 3 day period. Expressive floral, bread dough on the nose. Rich fruit, cherries in particular come to mind, a little herb, stone and berries mixed in. Nice mouth feel with a fine mousse that keeps the wine lively without distracting from the flavors. Nice structure. Drinking well now, but certainly has all the elements for plenty of enjoyment in the years to come.
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3/4 flaske i kjøleskapet over natten med stopper. Ren og sval nese med modne sitroner, gule epler, aprikos og kirsebær. Mildt autolysepreg (mer enn vanlig hos CB, men denne ligger også lengst på bunnfallet). Lys og løftet mineralitet - kritt, kalk, litt sjø. Lette grønntoner. Virkelig flott nese. Fyldig, silkemyk, moden og konsentrert frukt i munnen. God spenst og nokså strukturert syre. Samtidig litt tett og småbitter utover i smakskurven, men det virker som det løsner med luft. Super frukt. Lite bobler, mye vin. 91p.
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9/1/2021 - jlgnml wrote: 90 Points
A bit of apple, citrus, short finish.
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12/10/2020 - winemaker Likes this wine: 94 Points
Terrific Champagne. I love that Cedric Bouchard's Champagnes are more wine like. The pinot noir fruit here is delicious. This was the 2007 vintage disgorged in 2014. Went fast.
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9/6/2020 - jlgnml wrote: 88 Points
Brilliant color, yeasty, very dry finish. SELL
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1/20/2020 - Sleepy Dave wrote:
Meursault & Morey Saint Denis (Imperial Treasure Shanghai @ Taka): Highly expressive aromas with super floral note. It is pretty normal that most can’t imagined this is a Champagne with Zero dosage with its rounded, almost creamy on the palate but with underlying tension to keep everything in check with no sharp edge at all. Getting toward more saline to the finish. Drinking beautifully now.
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12/28/2019 - jmht wrote: 92 Points
Creamy, raspberry mousse, fine bead and balance
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2/24/2018 - brigcampbell wrote:
Champagne - Blinded by the Quality (The Winery, Newport Beach, CA): Blind: Steve and I looked at each other and said "oily nose" at the same time. It must be then. Dark gold and light ox. Flint note with the oil. Light pear and a hint of tin at the finish. I said this would be a very good sparkling riseling because it sure behaved like a German.
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2/22/2018 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Blind Champagne Tasting (The Winery Restaurant in Newport Beach, CA (The OC)): Poured blind as part of a Bouchard flight. We neither knew the vintages nor the lieux-dits. Disgorge date of 04/2011. When this first hit my glass, it gave off a sherried nose, which caused me to pause. With air, like with the reduction we saw on 2004 Parcelle, it too went away. White flowers, even something that seemed jasmine-like to me. Honey, tangerine, with a citrusy lemon-lime richness.
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12/3/2017 - RockinCabs wrote: 91 Points
Not quite at the level of the last bottle, but still very nice. Had a very compelling raspberry note in the midpalate and a creamy palate feel. Missing some of the depth on the nose of a prior bottle. Still very good, and should continue to get better. One of my favorite grower producers.
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6/11/2017 - WetRock wrote:
This shows some flor like oxidative qualities around the edges like lighter Jura which is to be somewhat expected with a Bouchard Champagne. There is also some toast and stone fruit on the nose, the latter with air. The palate is a bit austere and shows better on night two. There is also some grippiness that dries the palate out a bit which is rare in a Champagne. This could be closed a bit though it doesn't feel like a wine that needs to unfold a lot. The fruit concentration just really isn't there. It's a nice wine but certainly not for Bouchard can command. It's also different in ways that a non wine geek may not approve of. Would be best with interesting cheeses likely.
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3/28/2017 - rhit Likes this wine:
Chalk, fruit, and autolytic notes delivered with complexity and light weight. Again, lots of energy in a Bouchard. Could probably last a while longer, but drinking very well now with several hours of air. Excellent.
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2/9/2017 - LW31 Likes this wine:
Not as good as last bottle a year ago. Rather loose, easy, and quiet. Not a bad bottle--interesting but subtle and rather short and rather lacking in complexity. Definitely drink sooner than later.
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12/10/2016 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Quite a welcoming champagne, round, inviting , good rich feel, light yeasty, smooth and a crowd pleaser. And that its strentpgth and its weakness. While everyone will wine nobody will remember it, almost too pleasant apthat makes it a touch forgettable. Solid 90 nonetheless
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11/25/2016 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points
Disappointing after last stunning bottle. Windy and grapes, with citrus. Had none of the complexity of the last bottle.
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10/29/2016 - RockinCabs wrote: 93 Points
This was a stunning champagne that ended up being a perfect kickoff for the wines ahead of us.
Nose: White flowers, Brioche, Apricot and Honeycrisp Apples. Great mouse and the nose really delivered with layers of fruit, roasted nuts and flowers. Palate: Elegant palate with very fine bubbles. Rich fruit comes alive on entry complimented by a slightly smokey baked apple note. Finish: Fairly long and persistent. Very enjoyable.
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10/15/2016 - Villon wrote: 94 Points
Crémeux, aérien, floral, profond, frais. Merveilleux!
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10/1/2016 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
A fine balance between approachability and structure, this is ready now, but I'd recommend opening well in advance as additional (mostly subtle) nuances just seemed to keep coming and coming. Not too lean, with a brisk coolness that keeps the savory aspect fresh and juicy. Good/moderate length and a little more flavor development than I was expecting. Better with food than on its own, I thought. Drink thru 2020.
Served non-blind.
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8/10/2016 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 93 Points
100% Pinot Noir. Only 150 cases produced annually. Powerful, full-bodied, fine bubbles, subtle feeling of oak, great red cherries, A to Z a winner and reasonably priced for such quality. This is a champagne you sip after your luvly Chards or other whites as it is a solid Pinot Noir. Not for the weak of heart champagne sippers...
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6/18/2016 - LW31 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really lovely. Rather open knit, with very fine mousse, vinous style with apple, lemon notes . Just a touch of sweetness on finish. Not as structured as some of his other cuvees, or perhaps just the vintage showing itself. Drinking really rather well now but should hold in good spot for next few years. April 2014 disgorgement.
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6/14/2016 - Morrisson Likes this wine: 90 Points
Superbe vin toute en finesse. L'acidité est encore bien présente. Encore un peu de temps en cave pour gagner en rondeur?
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4/7/2016 - emzee.mc wrote: 94 Points
Created by a winemaker that takes a Burgundian approach in his champagnes, this bottle is a beautiful single vineyard, pinot noir only champagne. It pours a full, deep golden color, much like that of the Krug Grand Cuvee with thick legs. On the nose, the champagne is clean and flinty with plenty of Granny Smith apples, graphite, smoke, toast, yeast, mint and eucalyptus. This bouquet is just so remarkably expansive, broad and masculine. Texture-wise, the wine has a supple structure and drinks like cascading velvet. Smoky on the attack and followed by sharp acidity, the palate then opens up with citrus, berries, mint and even nutmeg. Just the faintest of toast and smoke amongst the laser-like precision and razor-sharp acidity. The champagne then closes in a smoky, sharp and long finish. Wow. There is just so much hidden power in the bottle; and despite that, the wine still boasts much balance, precision and elegance. In fact, the fruit only comes in the end as a reminder that this is in fact a champagne. This definitely needs cellaring to let the power unravel and develop into tertiary notes. But for now, it is starting to drink well and the present state now surely shows the heights and potential the champagne can reach.
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2/12/2016 - drdebs Likes this wine: 94 Points
Just stunning. Toasty and warm looking, with a decided golden tinge to the wine. Fine bead. Lovely balance between the nutty, citrus, and bread dough aromas and flavors. Reminded me a bit of Cristal in the flavor profiles, but with a shorter finish--and at only a fraction of the price. .
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12/30/2015 - JOsgood wrote:
Very good Champagne. The nose was a bit odd but the palate was wonderful. Light and elegant in style. Vibrant and bright.
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12/24/2015 - jonanator wrote: 93 Points
After this bottle, I must say that Cedric Bouchard is one of my favourite winemakers/producers. This is such a well made wine. Unbelievable nose here. This definitely wow'd the senses. As a poster said below, "clean, yet rich". Boom. I love this.
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9/14/2015 - CamWheeler wrote: 92 Points
Grower Champagne Trade Showcase: Floral, strawberry, smoke and orange. Sings on the palate, very good acidity and depth of fruit. Long and really well balanced. Cracking wine.
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4/30/2015 - wine65 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank over a 3 day period. Expressive floral, bread dough on the nose. Rich fruit, cherries in particular come to mind, a little herb, stone and berries mixed in. Nice mouth feel with a fine mousse that keeps the wine lively without distracting from the flavors. Nice structure. Drinking well now, but certainly has all the elements for plenty of enjoyment in the years to come.
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4/25/2015 - loegaute wrote: 91 Points
3/4 flaske i kjøleskapet over natten med stopper. Ren og sval nese med modne sitroner, gule epler, aprikos og kirsebær. Mildt autolysepreg (mer enn vanlig hos CB, men denne ligger også lengst på bunnfallet). Lys og løftet mineralitet - kritt, kalk, litt sjø. Lette grønntoner. Virkelig flott nese. Fyldig, silkemyk, moden og konsentrert frukt i munnen. God spenst og nokså strukturert syre. Samtidig litt tett og småbitter utover i smakskurven, men det virker som det løsner med luft. Super frukt. Lite bobler, mye vin. 91p.
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12/14/2014 - the godfather wrote:
Serious wow wine. Rich, complex, piercing. Outrageous perfume. Need more
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9/24/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Clean yet rich, very full, rounded, powerful. I'm game. Clean and sappy finish.
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