3/14/2023 - lozatron Likes this wine:

When I was a student in Manchester in the 90s, the physics library had a sign which read “As part of the University‘a non smoking policy, smoking is permitted in this part of the library”. In the same spirit, as part of my no drinking in the week policy, I finished off this coravined bottle from the weekend.

Colour - garnet, no hint of bricking. Poured into a Zalto burgundy, the nose is lovely, not sure if expressive is the right word but you put your nose in and give a good sniff and it’s an autumn walk in the woods with some red fruits sitting on top. On the palate - savoury, strawberry notes and great length. There’s lovely fruit and acidity. Swirling it round the mouth, there’s structure, a lovely kind of sour cherry finish. This doesn’t pretend to 1er cru status, it lacks the concentration, but this is just as good as it could be.

One bottle left! If it’s drinking like this do I drink it up now or wait?

5/7/2016 - acyso wrote:

Wines and Grill (Chicago, IL): Disgorged March 2014, 80% chardonnay, 20% pinot noir. This is a pretty large-scaled champagne, with plenty of ripeness and built from very large building blocks. The fruit is quite powerful here, with some slight peach notes. Great taut acidity with a lot of palate presence too -- this has seen some oak and has swallowed it with ease. One of the best 2007 champagnes I've had.

10/10/2014 - Yme wrote:

Quite a tasty Sangiovese. Deep but clear ruby. Relatively fragrant and structured nose of red cherries and plums with light touches of summer flowers, earth, oak and woody spices. Medium plus bodied with medium plus tannins. Noticeable alcohol. Palate similar to nose though much better once decanted. Was initially tasted after it was left in an open bottle for an hour. Much better with the aroma and flavour profiles described once decanted and allowed to breath. Still young and I believe has the stuffings to last for a fair few years yet to continue evolving. Would recommend decanting for at least an hour if not two at the moment.

10/18/2014 - BenBlu Likes this wine:

Stunning champagne. Cork date disgorged 09/13. What a beauty - great concentration of lemon zest on the palate, really explodes in the mouth. Gosh, this must be one of THE best champagnes in terms of value selling at €28 directly at Vilmart. I picked these up last month, not sure anymore if I bought 12 or 18, I hope the latter. This drinks very well now, and I am very positive that it will only improve with age. This is on top form and I am of the firm believe that it rivals if not surpasses a Krug NV or LP Grand Siecle making it one of the best NV champagnes. If you love champagne, don't miss this.

5/26/2014 - Yme wrote:

2011 base with wine from 2009 & 2010. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir.

Again, an elegant and balanced wine with nice, seductive bubbles in it. Elegant mouthfeel with notes of toast, citrus, yeast, green apples and grapefruit. longish length. Nice NV indeed.

7/9/2014 - Yme wrote:

very nice indeed. Black fruits, smoke and leather nose. Medium plus body with integrating tannins. Plenty of smooth black fruits, leather, smoke, mint and oak on the long palate. Plenty of life left with the intensity of the fruit, noticeable tannins and high acidity levels.

12/13/2013 - N.Bonaparte wrote:

I popped the question (she said yes) then popped this open. This is outstanding. Perfect balance. Long finish. This is a medium bodied champagne. My only critique is this is not perfectly weightless. At this price point, dare I say good value!?

9/27/2013 - Yme wrote:

Gained some steel and weight since we tasted it last year. The nose and palate are still packed with plenty of citrus, baked apples, biscuit, butter, parsley and nuts. A little less elegance and more power compared to a year ago. Very nice.

5/8/2010 - Yme wrote:

Very clear and dark. Pepper and dark fruits on the nose. Still a bit closed despite double decanting (1 hour & back into bottle). Still tight but could taste plenty of dark fruits. Tannic but has a good balance. Medium to long length. Much more expressive once passed through a venturi. We really enjoyed this bottle and it went very well with minted lamb chops .