From 2019 (52%) and 2018 (31%), the remaining 17% from the reserve perpétuelle, disgorgement in 2023. This iteration tastes very similar to last years blend from 2018 and 2017 (see TN 02/2023). A very elegant and refined Blanc de Blancs, almost understated to a fault. Medium-bodied and medium-intense flavours of citrus, a touch of raspberries (despite being a pure chardonnay) and only some sweet pastry but a good dose of chalk. Very fine perlage and a soft and caressing mouthfeel. While labeled as extra brut this is not austere and despite its youth this is readily drinkable due its perfect balance. We had this together with an Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs 2015, which showed more autolytic notes of sweet pastry and lees and had more impact and sweetness on the finish but was also a bit more coarse and maybe less chalky.
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Vitigno: 100% chardonnay. Assemblaggio: 52% 2019; 31% 2018, 17% réserve perpétuelle. Tirage: 2020. Colore giallo paglierino; perlage fine, lungo e persistente. Naso fresco, in cui prevalgono note fruttate di mela golden e pera, note agrumate di limone e pompelmo, fiori bianchi e spezie. In bocca è intenso e avvolgente, vigoroso e delicato, e con una profonda mineralità; il legno è quasi impercettibile, con un grande guadagno in termini di beva. Champagne che finisce ancor prima di accorgersene.
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Very fresh and vibrantly pale color for what could be 6-10 years in bottle; pristine nose of fresh white fleshed apple, cream, almond, a little lemon zest, very similar to Rocknroller’s note, clean and precise BdB that is fresh and vibrant like the color suggests with the only problem being this wasn’t a magnum.
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(NV Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Cuvée Prestige Blanc de Blancs) Light yellow color with tiny bubbles; yeasty, floral, tart pear nose; tasty, floral, ripe pear, peach palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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4/9/2024 - hargy Likes this wine: 91 Points
pale and lively with just enough oomph - wonderful aperitif - good for a quite a few years and may well improve
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3/24/2024 - Eric Becker Likes this wine: 92 Points
From 2019 (52%) and 2018 (31%), the remaining 17% from the reserve perpétuelle, disgorgement in 2023.
This iteration tastes very similar to last years blend from 2018 and 2017 (see TN 02/2023). A very elegant and refined Blanc de Blancs, almost understated to a fault. Medium-bodied and medium-intense flavours of citrus, a touch of raspberries (despite being a pure chardonnay) and only some sweet pastry but a good dose of chalk. Very fine perlage and a soft and caressing mouthfeel. While labeled as extra brut this is not austere and despite its youth this is readily drinkable due its perfect balance.
We had this together with an Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs 2015, which showed more autolytic notes of sweet pastry and lees and had more impact and sweetness on the finish but was also a bit more coarse and maybe less chalky.
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3/7/2024 - 1fyuragi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Vitigno: 100% chardonnay. Assemblaggio: 52% 2019; 31% 2018, 17% réserve perpétuelle. Tirage: 2020. Colore giallo paglierino; perlage fine, lungo e persistente. Naso fresco, in cui prevalgono note fruttate di mela golden e pera, note agrumate di limone e pompelmo, fiori bianchi e spezie. In bocca è intenso e avvolgente, vigoroso e delicato, e con una profonda mineralità; il legno è quasi impercettibile, con un grande guadagno in termini di beva. Champagne che finisce ancor prima di accorgersene.
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1/20/2024 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Very fresh and vibrantly pale color for what could be 6-10 years in bottle; pristine nose of fresh white fleshed apple, cream, almond, a little lemon zest, very similar to Rocknroller’s note, clean and precise BdB that is fresh and vibrant like the color suggests with the only problem being this wasn’t a magnum.
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1/11/2024 - Krister Larsson wrote: 91 Points
Drack på Ms 70-åersdag. Underbart gott
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