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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by JVG on 3/20/2022: Medium gold color with a moderate bead. On the nose, it shows its age with a dusty, even slightly musty character of old wood and family secrets. A bit of yeast and just a faint whiff of bruised apple. Not the most impressive or expressive nose. Much, much better on the palate as there is still a fresh blast of tart lemon fruit that immediately wakes up the tongue, and then the vinous depth of the wine begins to unfurl. First, there is a savory/umami sea-spray flavor that is reminiscent of manzanilla sherry, and then also a chalky, textbook Champagne mineral character. On the finish, the fruit becomes more ripe and rounded and combines with the oak and autolytic elements to give the impression of rich apple crumble, à la mode. It's still not the most complex Champagne, but it has real presence and intensity of flavor.
I chose this bottle to mark my 1,000th tasting note, and I was worried after nosing it that it would be a letdown for the occasion, but in the end, it turned out to be a lovely Champagne and a delicious way to celebrate. (767 views) | | | Tasted by Argrath on 3/7/2020 & rated 90 points: Medium-fullish nose with an elegant toast. Ripe yellow apple, hints of white flowers and nice citrus freshness.
Medium-fullish, creamy palate. Quite dense. Modelling clay, mineral, some white flower and almost minty. Good balance, but lacks some intensity and complexity for greatness. (1164 views) | | | Tasted by beatles on 2/3/2018 & rated 91 points: Full bodied, nice and round, notes of brioche, toast. Smooth operator, will live but actually seems a point right now if you like a lively fruit. (1690 views) | | | Tasted by Chris Deas on 9/23/2013: Full bodied white that shows its subtle cherry, golden apple and yeasty notes amid the palate. A masculine champagne due to it's weight. If you didn't have the yeast, you might think it was a white Burgundy. Big, grippy, dry finish. (2093 views) | | | Tasted by varnhem on 11/23/2012 & rated 90 points: Really good champange. A lot of bread with nicely integrated acid. Quite fullbodied in a charming way. (5333 views) | | | Tasted by Yapdiver on 2/3/2012: Doftade jäst, grapefrukt
Smakade jäst, mousserande, grapefrukt (4563 views) | | | Tasted by thewiz on 11/4/2011 & rated 87 points: A little bit too early after disgorgement, needs more cellaring to integrate. (This bottle from the Swedish release on November 1st). (4094 views) | | | Tasted by canan on 4/24/2009: California tasting with the "No Name" wine club in Copenhagen. (Kenneths place): The nose seems restrictive but has some mushroom hints and also a little yeast and salt water.
Flavours of salt is also consistent on the palate but it is mixed nicely with yeast and brioche. A vibrant acidity surrounds the flavours nicely and the long taste ends with a little seaweed.
Quite nice.. (4855 views) |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, Vintage Champagne (Dec 2014) (12/1/2014)
(Andre Clouet Millesime Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Jun-14, Issue #55
(André Clouet Brut Villages White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: So Much More Than a Celebration Wine (Oct 2012)
(Andre Clouet Brut Millesime) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| André Clouet Producer websiteChampagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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