Took a mag of this to Black & Blue to share with some old former colleagues, most of us retired. It showed beautifully, complex, balanced, rich yet refreshing. For a hot vintage, it is still classic in style and was widely enjoyed.
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A fully mature Champagne that has lost its primary fruit and bubbles. Initially saline and very dry, it was vinous and buttery. The sweet finish was a delight and although not oxidised, it simply lacked the complexity and vibrancy I would have expected. Fell a bit flat, and a bit of an anti-climax. CHP 87 pts
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The best bottle yet, this builds on my previous notes but is just richer, deeper, and more expansive - without losing any energy or finesse. Apple pastry, lemon curd, creme pat, toasted almonds with an extremely fine mousse. Lovely as an aperitif in this case.
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A bit richer than my previous bottle with a deep pastry and roasted nut bass overlayed with fresh citrus and baked apples. Gorgeous mouthfeel. Pretty much what I'd expect.
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Lighter and fresher than I was expecting, but by no means simplistic. This does have weight and complexity beneath the crisp citrus and orchard fruit with some youthful autolysis creeping in. For my palate I'd prefer a bit more age and richness, but these are a delicious aperitif in the meantime.
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4/24/2024 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Took a mag of this to Black & Blue to share with some old former colleagues, most of us retired. It showed beautifully, complex, balanced, rich yet refreshing. For a hot vintage, it is still classic in style and was widely enjoyed.
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4/23/2024 - platpeeps Likes this wine: 87 Points
A fully mature Champagne that has lost its primary fruit and bubbles. Initially saline and very dry, it was vinous and buttery. The sweet finish was a delight and although not oxidised, it simply lacked the complexity and vibrancy I would have expected. Fell a bit flat, and a bit of an anti-climax. CHP 87 pts
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4/6/2024 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 92 Points
The best bottle yet, this builds on my previous notes but is just richer, deeper, and more expansive - without losing any energy or finesse. Apple pastry, lemon curd, creme pat, toasted almonds with an extremely fine mousse. Lovely as an aperitif in this case.
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2/8/2024 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 91 Points
A bit richer than my previous bottle with a deep pastry and roasted nut bass overlayed with fresh citrus and baked apples. Gorgeous mouthfeel. Pretty much what I'd expect.
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1/4/2024 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lighter and fresher than I was expecting, but by no means simplistic. This does have weight and complexity beneath the crisp citrus and orchard fruit with some youthful autolysis creeping in. For my palate I'd prefer a bit more age and richness, but these are a delicious aperitif in the meantime.
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