More mature on the nose than on the tounge. Crusched apples, rust and fino sherry. Quite a lot of acidity and medium after taste. Will wait 3+ years for the next bottle. Will improve!
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Benoit Lahaye Millesime 2008. Nydelig på duft med stor intensitet. Modne men saftige gule epler, florale toner, søt gjærbakst og ferskenstein. Superb mousse. Høy konsentrasjon og en rik deilig frukt som blander seg med pirrende syre. Fabelaktig energi her. Dette drikker så bra nå - modningstonene begynner å komme, samtidig som man har ungdommens vitalitet i behold. Bra med kraft i hele kurven. Finishen er strålende. Strammer seg voldsomt opp og byr på et fyrverkeri av vibrerende syre og mineralitet. Meget lang ettersmak. Helt nydelig vin. 93p+
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DG 06/2019 As a more recent disgorgement, this needed quite a lot of encouragement and air to open up a little. Oaky, as usual with this producer, and with a heavy presence of pinot noir fruit: a concentrated bouquet of red fruits with predominant cranberries and blackberries; a floral touch of violet, lavender and potpourri; some woody and balsamic notes as coconut, pepper, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon; quite mineral with wet stones, and on the finish some signs of gentle oxidation, but also some grapefruit bitterness. The acidity was very high throughout the bottle, making it hard to fully enjoy. It’s far too young right now (as we know, 2008 is a vintage that will age well for many years) and needs more time for the acidity to become balanced; even so, the wine is voluptuous, dense, and coats the palate leaving a full sensation, surely with a very interesting future ahead. To revisit. NR
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Joli Champagne, en tension et mineralité, mais aussi une certaine puissance. Légère touche oxydatives sur des notes de pomme. Une bulle encore trop présente. Se boit déjà bien mais peut attendre.
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Yellow straw color , apple , mineral , yeast, on the palate full bodied, fine bubbles, nice acidity, now balanced compared to a taste I had 2 years ago. Have started the drinking window but will last for years
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Frisk og ren nese med våt stein, modne røde epler, kirsebær, mandelolje, kritt, røyk og korianderfrø. Svært frisk i munnen. Frukten er rik og tydelig pinotdominert, men likevel stram og strukturert. Konsentrert og fokusert, sitter lenge i. Veldig flott spenning og energi, skikkelig oppkvikker. 91p.
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Kirsebær, røde epler, mandler, kalk, koriander- og fennikelfrø. Svært syrlig, men med konsentrert, spenstig frukt og en helt fantastisk energi og driv. Intenst og litt krevende - etter min smak veldig bra. 92p.
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Giallo paglierino carico, liquore al naso, frutta rossa, limne, bocca fresca, lunga, bolla fine, con ossigeno si distende, una vera goduria. tra qualche anno spaccherà
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2/4/2024 - Vas19 wrote: 92 Points
Definitely had some aged notes. A bit cidery, nice acid and balance, but not quite as exciting as I expected
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11/21/2020 - Lars1974 Likes this wine: 89 Points
More mature on the nose than on the tounge. Crusched apples, rust and fino sherry. Quite a lot of acidity and medium after taste. Will wait 3+ years for the next bottle. Will improve!
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9/28/2020 - hajoha wrote: 93 Points
Benoit Lahaye Millesime 2008.
Nydelig på duft med stor intensitet.
Modne men saftige gule epler, florale toner, søt gjærbakst og ferskenstein.
Superb mousse.
Høy konsentrasjon og en rik deilig frukt som blander seg med pirrende syre.
Fabelaktig energi her.
Dette drikker så bra nå - modningstonene begynner å komme, samtidig som man har ungdommens vitalitet i behold.
Bra med kraft i hele kurven.
Finishen er strålende.
Strammer seg voldsomt opp og byr på et fyrverkeri av vibrerende syre og mineralitet.
Meget lang ettersmak.
Helt nydelig vin. 93p+
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8/15/2020 - julen789 Likes this wine:
DG 06/2019
As a more recent disgorgement, this needed quite a lot of encouragement and air to open up a little. Oaky, as usual with this producer, and with a heavy presence of pinot noir fruit: a concentrated bouquet of red fruits with predominant cranberries and blackberries; a floral touch of violet, lavender and potpourri; some woody and balsamic notes as coconut, pepper, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon; quite mineral with wet stones, and on the finish some signs of gentle oxidation, but also some grapefruit bitterness.
The acidity was very high throughout the bottle, making it hard to fully enjoy. It’s far too young right now (as we know, 2008 is a vintage that will age well for many years) and needs more time for the acidity to become balanced; even so, the wine is voluptuous, dense, and coats the palate leaving a full sensation, surely with a very interesting future ahead. To revisit.
NR
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3/31/2019 - linuslanducci wrote: 95 Points
What more could you want from a champagne? Rich and oxidated, straw yellow and is singing as of 2019.
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6/3/2018 - Gian wrote: 91 Points
Improved more from my last bottle, now is completely balanced, creamy bubbles , nice acidity, mineral , apple , full bodied
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3/18/2018 - Superjojo57 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Joli Champagne, en tension et mineralité, mais aussi une certaine puissance. Légère touche oxydatives sur des notes de pomme. Une bulle encore trop présente. Se boit déjà bien mais peut attendre.
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3/11/2017 - Gian wrote: 90 Points
Yellow straw color , apple , mineral , yeast, on the palate full bodied, fine bubbles, nice acidity, now balanced compared to a taste I had 2 years ago. Have started the drinking window but will last for years
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11/27/2016 - Borolo wrote: 89 Points
Not something to remember although not bad
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6/25/2016 - LWI wrote: 88 Points
Strange: mature smell, and the first attack on the palate was mature as well, but dies off in the glass and becomes more astringent.
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6/18/2016 - loegaute wrote: 91 Points
Frisk og ren nese med våt stein, modne røde epler, kirsebær, mandelolje, kritt, røyk og korianderfrø. Svært frisk i munnen. Frukten er rik og tydelig pinotdominert, men likevel stram og strukturert. Konsentrert og fokusert, sitter lenge i. Veldig flott spenning og energi, skikkelig oppkvikker. 91p.
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9/14/2015 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
Grower Champagne Trade Showcase: Violets, lemon and lime. Delicate palate, the acidity is precise and the lean fruit is there in the background.
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6/27/2015 - loegaute wrote: 92 Points
Kirsebær, røde epler, mandler, kalk, koriander- og fennikelfrø. Svært syrlig, men med konsentrert, spenstig frukt og en helt fantastisk energi og driv. Intenst og litt krevende - etter min smak veldig bra. 92p.
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11/10/2014 - vespa110 wrote: 91 Points
Giallo paglierino carico, liquore al naso, frutta rossa, limne, bocca fresca, lunga, bolla fine, con ossigeno si distende, una vera goduria. tra qualche anno spaccherà
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