Andrew Christiansen
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2015 Marie Courtin Champagne Presence
12/18/2018 - Andrew Christiansen Likes this wine:
Strange blend, to me at least, since this has 30% Pinot Blanc to complement a base of 70% Chardonnay. I found this to be the most stereotypical no-dose version, in a good way, of Courtin's "_nces," primarily due to the notably tart, green apple and light/subtle fruit core. However, there was something unique about the texture, and I remember wondering if the Pinot Blanc offset the shrillness of the Chardonnay (this sounds like a good thing to say in a tasting note, so bear with me), but what do I know? Either way, I liked it, maybe more than I remember, although others in the group seemed to dig it more.
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2014 Marie Courtin Champagne Resonance Extra Brut
12/18/2018 - Andrew Christiansen Likes this wine:
Third go with this wine over the past three months, and each time it starts out blocky and awkward, but with about 45-minutes to an hour of air, it calms and settles. The first impression is a bit counter-intuitive for a no-dose wine, but I attest it's due to the pinot, which provides and exuberant raspberry texture with depth and structure. Regardless of the does, this wine has depth with enough structure to push it another several years. This one can be enjoyed sans food.
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2013 Marie Courtin Champagne Efflorescence Extra Brut
12/15/2018 - Andrew Christiansen wrote:
Like with Courtin's other 100% pinot-based wines, I sensed a notable change after opening...for the better. It's not obvious this is a no-dose at first taste, but after and hour of air, it gets it's act together. Floral and raspberry with a racey and bracing structure. Let's say it's my favorite of all five of Courtin's "__nces." Tasty. Enjoy with/without dinner.
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