Champagnes at Quan Xiang Yuan
Tasted Thursday, June 2, 2022 by melvinyeowq with 130 views
Introduction
Champagne theme with interesting producers and what I thought to be a very good showing overall.
Tasted Thursday, June 2, 2022 by melvinyeowq with 130 views
Champagne theme with interesting producers and what I thought to be a very good showing overall.
2012 Rudi Pichler Riesling Smaragd Achleithen 90 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau
Much darker in colour compared to previous wines from the same producer. Generous and round with a honey note, and a saline quality which seems to be a common theme across all of Pichler's wines that I have tried.
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2006 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Wanted to share one of my favourite producers so brought this along. Round and ripe fruit while still having a good dose of acidity so it was a tough one to call, but someone managed to nail this as a BdB. Very good but preferred the 2004 and 2012 which were more chiselled and less overt in comparison.
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2012 Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
This divided the table, it was voted as the favourite for some but it was the bottom few for others. I belonged to the latter camp and was not surprised when it was revealed to be an Agrapart, somehow I have never gotten along with his wines. Slightly lean and shrill, with some green and heavy fruit that just came across as a little disjointed for me.
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NV Charles Heidsieck Villers-Marmery Blanc 89 Points
France, Champagne, Coteaux Champenois
Second time having a Heidsieck Coteaux Champenois from a generous friend who shared another village from the same case previously. Didn’t like this as much as the Oger, was a little too round and exotic to the point of being flabby, would have been tough to place this as a Chardonnay. Surprised that the tasting notes that came with the wine mentioned that it was the most linear village in the case of four.
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NV Henri Giraud Champagne Brut Esprit de Giraud 88 Points
France, Champagne
Brought as an extra bottle having bought this at auction, wanted to see how entry-level NVs do with a little ageing. Slightly honeyed and oxidative but not particularly interesting or complex for me.
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2017 Domaine Nowack Champagne La Fontinette Extra Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne
100% Meunier. More full-bodied and yeasty compared to the other cuvees that I have tried from this producer. Not much development in terms of complexity as it was still quite primary. Turned dark gold in colour and lost a little vivacity with air, reminded me of a Chenin actually when it became more like a still wine. Been quite impressed with this producer across their range.
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2015 Chartogne-Taillet Pinot Noir Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Les Barres 92 Points
France, Champagne
Very true to Chartogne-Taillet's style so it wasn’t difficult to guess this. Round and slightly oxidative, red-fruited strawberry notes typical of Pinot Noir-dominant champagnes. Always love the balance between the richness and acid from this producer.
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2015 Vouette et Sorbée Champagne Blanc d'Argile Brut Nature 92 Points
France, Champagne
First time trying this producer and despite his reputation for variability I was quite impressed. Very rich and it fooled me into thinking that it had a generous dosage so I guessed that it was a house champagne. Had a good tension and nervosity nevertheless, people who are into racy champagnes loved this. Became a little candied over time.
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2013 Jean-Marc Vincent Santenay 1er Cru Passetemps 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru
A little earthy and rustic with red cherries on the nose and the palate, a very classic Burgundy from a cooler year. Liked the acidity but might be a little shrill for some. Very good value.
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