2008 Marie Courtin Champagne Efflorescence Extra Brut

Community Tasting Notes (51) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  3/29/2024 - Puteljen! Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Now inte mature territory. Broad and generous with peach, marzipan, and toast. Retaining a slightly smoky, chalky minerality and good energy. Very nice.

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  3/26/2023 - pjhr Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Wonderful effervescence with crusty bread, minerality, and roasted nuts on the evolving palate and refreshing long palate.

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  7/31/2022 - collin wrote:

  Drinking perfectly to my taste. An interesting contrast between the mature pinot fruit and bracing freshness of the vintage. But it works.

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  9/16/2021 - bill00 wrote: 92 Points

  Settling into full maturity and drinking well. The red berry fruit that was present when this was younger has softened and faded and turned to a more earthy, Pinot richness. Plenty of acidity keeps this fresh and well-balanced. Probably not getting better from here but seems like it could be on a nice plateau for a while.

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  8/28/2021 - wmccone54 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Purchased from Garagiste in December 2012 and delivered in early 2013. Based on the initial offer, I believe this was disgorged in May 2012. Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir.
  
  This is big, rich, weighty, and very complex with tons of effervescence and an aggressive mousse. Medium gold color. Seems to be in the early “mature phase”; mostly tertiary and secondary notes: pronounced and focused aromas and flavors of crusty dry bread, dried Marzipan dough, roasted nuts, spicy red berry, cooked Maraschino cherry, bruised apple, poached pear, lemon rind, and a huge salty mineral streak underneath. High acidity provides freshness and balance. Dry, tangy mouthfeel with “layers” of flavors making the finish sensational and very long. Enjoyed with assorted hard cheeses and antipasti. This can be enjoyed now, but it seems to have enough structure and focus to drink well for another 3-5 years. Outstanding Champagne.

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