On the nose, fresh cut apples and sherry. In the glass, somewhere between clear gold and caramel, with mousse that disappears almost immediately in the glass, and very little in the way of bubbles, although the carbonation remains. On the palate, an interesting hybrid of citrus, green apple, and madeira - no question this is on the downward side of its aging curve, but it's interesting to capture the champagne at this stage, while there is still that last bit of life and energy. Time to drink up. Happy New Year!
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this was a dark yellow verging on oxidised on opening so fully mature, if not in decline - the mousse is all but gone with very gentle bubbles - still quite delicious with the breadiness in check
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Massive nose, vinous, brioche with a touch of apricot.
Mouth of great maturity, with a frank attack with an extremely dense juice carried by a lively and integrated acidity. The wine is spicy, with roasted aromas, it is a perfect table companion because it responds perfectly to the dish. Aeration was beneficial to give it all its amplitude and structure with a second part on black fruits and an oxidative touch. Everything is perfectly integrated in this wine which loosens up intensely. Majestic finish on spices, on an important length.
Excellent, but to drink at the table to appreciate all its facets.
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12/31/2023 - jshufelt wrote: 93 Points
On the nose, fresh cut apples and sherry. In the glass, somewhere between clear gold and caramel, with mousse that disappears almost immediately in the glass, and very little in the way of bubbles, although the carbonation remains. On the palate, an interesting hybrid of citrus, green apple, and madeira - no question this is on the downward side of its aging curve, but it's interesting to capture the champagne at this stage, while there is still that last bit of life and energy. Time to drink up. Happy New Year!
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12/3/2023 - hargy Likes this wine: 91 Points
this was a dark yellow verging on oxidised on opening so fully mature, if not in decline - the mousse is all but gone with very gentle bubbles - still quite delicious with the breadiness in check
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8/6/2023 - Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Massive nose, vinous, brioche with a touch of apricot.
Mouth of great maturity, with a frank attack with an extremely dense juice carried by a lively and integrated acidity. The wine is spicy, with roasted aromas, it is a perfect table companion because it responds perfectly to the dish. Aeration was beneficial to give it all its amplitude and structure with a second part on black fruits and an oxidative touch. Everything is perfectly integrated in this wine which loosens up intensely. Majestic finish on spices, on an important length.
Excellent, but to drink at the table to appreciate all its facets.
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12/17/2022 - jhngo wrote: flawed
Cooked
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11/7/2022 - BradE wrote:
La Tache in Atlanta: Candy, cloying, sweet. Not my cup of tea.
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