April 13, 2024 - Unremarkable but perfectly serviceable, medium bubbles, nothing standing out.
November 28, 2023 - Rich, full flavored.
January 3, 2023 - Served with fresh Dungeness crab. Bright citrus attack with strong effervescence. Lightweight in body; ends with a tart and sour ginger ale finish. Good. I actually find the effervescence off putting as the bubbles are so strong it detracts from the flavors of the wine.
October 8, 2022 - Retail $40. I paid 16€ at Lidl in Souillac, France. 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. It was after my last ride in the Dordogne Valley and I knew that my college football team was playing late at night (France time). They were supposed to win, I had suffered a downpour and a wasp sting, and I really did not have to do anything the following day other than catch an early afternoon train to Paris. So I figured I'd get a bottle of Champers because, well, yes. I did not recognize any of the three producers that Lidl had on the shelf so I did something I am ashamed to admit--I went with the best looking label. Go ahead, shame me endlessly. I deserve it. Good apple fruit, decent acidity, a touch of the autolytic goodness that we all love in champagne, but also a bit on the sweet side. Very good.
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July 27, 2022 - Pretty generic and simplistic, not much autolytic character nor complexity. Dosage seems on the “high side” of Brut. Alright for around $30 USD. Perfect for the raw oysters and charcuterie.
December 31, 2021 - Nice bready notes. A tad sweet but not overly so.
October 16, 2021 - Lovely bottle, liked it a bit better once it had warmed up a tad and breathed. Fresh from the fridge and cork pulled wasn’t nearly as broadly flavoured, and with a wine as good as this definitely wanted to experience all the nuance.
A crisp pastry crust rather than “toast” or brioche as typical descriptors, but had a bit in that category
December 26, 2019 - By the glass at the AA Lounge, JFK. Just opened
A pretty decent NV with just a hint of a confectionery side on the finish but generally welcoming and easy going. Touch Prosecco-sequel sweetness. A decent 85-86