December 31, 2023 - Disgorged in 2013, this was a bit oxidized. Last bottle of a case of splits, always enjoy this producer.
March 4, 2023 - Average Blanc de Bancs in my humble opinion. I found it lacking finesse and in the mid-palate. Also, lacking acidity to tame the sweetness in the finish.
September 29, 2022 - First sample of this producer; very enjoyable if relatively straightforward, the nose is classic Cramant/Avise chardonnay with pear, green apple, citrus, some yeast notes; the palate is dry with good depth and plenty of energy. Good and would probably buy again.
August 1, 2020 - First time with this producer and even the retailer who had it. From a magnum. This is more of a QPR play. It's not an amazing champagne, but it's a good one and easy to drink and was very reasonably priced for the mag. In that very racy grower style where it's super dry and there's a hint of puckering. Also paired with some caviar and the saltiness brought out the bubbles a bit more.
December 31, 2019 - Love this! Handcrafted traditional champagne. BdB fruit, balanced, nice finish
December 28, 2018 - Very enjoyable. Was better the second day after being left open in the fridge overnight. Took on a pleasant oxidized note.
December 8, 2018 - Not sure about this one--has all the bells and whistles, BdB, Cramant GC, all natural, 5 yrs. en tirage, but had a little too much earthiness, almost a corked note on the first bottle, second was better, still good, but something not sitting right with me. Monopole Champagne Extravaganza.
June 2, 2018 - 100% Chardonnay
from Grand Cru vineyards in Cramant, Avize, Chouilly and Oger in Champagne.
Manual harvest, stainless tank fermentation, blended with reserve wine kept in oak foudres,
hand-riddled and aged in chalk-cave cellar.
12% Abv.
Proprietor/Winemaker: Michel Chauvet
A(ccuray)=2:Med straw/gold. Robust, traditional style with fine mousse.
B(alance)=2: Low key with emphasis on sur lies aging.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe apple and English marmite, mineral.
D(epth)=2: Dense mouthfeel. Impressive length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
One of the last "All Hand Made" Champagnes!
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May 5, 2018 - This was very good. At its best 2 hours after opening when it’s vinousity, depth, and complexity came forth.
December 14, 2017 - Rounded, full bodied honey. Sweeter than expected but yeasty nevertheless