February 12, 2016 - Vindredi (Jeff's): Rich nose, with yellow fruit, yeast, and brioche. Showing a little bottle age, with almonds and yellow fruit. Fine bubbles.
November 28, 2013 - Lots of apple, very pleasant had pre-turkey
August 26, 2012 - Dinner with Friends (Kapcsandy, Continuum, SQN, Droin, +) (Our Home): This was nice. It had an old school rusticity to it, which I liked. Pale golden in the glass with a medium amount of small bubbles. The nose is very smoky/toasty with some citrus. The burnt toast quality carries thru to the palate. Some bright citrus notes keep it alive on the palate along with some decent acidity. Went very well with a Roasted Eggplant spread.
July 7, 2012 - Flavor and body improved as it warmed up, reducing the prevalence of acid and allowing the fruit, and minerality to come thru.
light gold color with just a hint of pink
Green apples, toast and brioche palate
Finish has a bit of sour green apple on it that gets better as it warms up.
Overall, this is a relatively big wine that I enjoyed.
June 12, 2012 - Offers a richness and depth that is very attractive relative to most champagne in this price range. Comes across as substantial, as opposed to light. This is a real wine (that happens to have some carbonation), not just a sparkly trifle.
January 2, 2012 - Not complex, but delicious. Great balance.
November 23, 2011 - wow...yum. a light citrus on the palate accompanied by a consistent slightly toasted bready flavor. crisp. layered. worth the $35. better than others in that range.
March 11, 2011 - Cutting Edge (Cincinnati, OH): Band aid stinky foxy nose. Great+ acid. $40
September 10, 2008 - Fall 2008 David Bowler Wine Event (New York City): Light lemon color. Nose of bread dough and lemon. Good presence and finish on the palate. 87-89 pts.
December 24, 2006 - Served for christmas eve cocktails along with Jacquesson 703 cuvee. Slight slight pink color reflects its pinot noir pedigree. Interesting contrast to the Jacquesson which is bone dry.