Champagne In My Backyard (mostly blind) (My House): Served bind. This seemed richer in style to me, more in the vein of 7-Up in taste, which I don't typically like to drink (that drink for sure, and wines that express that same essence). Pastry tart, candied apple, brown spice and apple pastry. Overall not my style.
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I thought this was the Crouzet bottle like my previous one. I had clearly inventoried this wrong. This wasn't quite a regal as that previous bottle. Shows oxidation and cheesy pastry yeasty notes on the nose. Ripe apple palate with a mature expression. Some chalky grip. A good wine but only that.
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Pop and pour. Nice contrast to the 12 Callot Avats. Not sure of disg info, but this has been sitting in my friend's cellar for a number of years. On the nose: lovely citrus and minerality, and very mineral driven. Fantastic acidity, and chalky but still showing some richness. Yum.
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Half bottle. Very interesting point-and-counterpoint of bright chalky minerality and crisp acidity pitted against ripe candied fruit and subtle nuttiness, well-matured yet fresh, flowers and ripe citrus. Bone dry but not austere. Classical. What Côte des Blancs is all about.
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Can also be labelled as Fallet-Prévostat, Fallet-Crouzet Fallet-M, all after Madame Fallet’s daughters I believe. Somewhat of a rare bird, no information about disgorgement but it is usually an assemblage of two vintages. This bottle definitely had some age on it though judging by its appearance and taste. Made in an old school oxidative style with toasty brioche notes, reminded me of a grand marque tête de cuvee but couldn’t pinpoint which one as it had elements of Roederer, Krug and Taittinger. Zero dosage apparently but this was on the sweeter, richer side, possibly due to the picking of ripe fruits and being vinified in Alsace barrels. Very unique, I do like my lean grower champagnes but this was so easy to love with its unapologetically traditionalist style.
Holy smokes is this good. Lovely pale gold color with faint, tiny bubbles. The nose is extraordinary with flowers, light honey, citrus and fresh baked bread wrapped into a enticing package. Not heavy but incredibly deep and lasting. The finish is crisp, enveloping and dang near perfect. A Blanc de Blanc for those who typically like more Pinot in their bubbles. (95)
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Recent disgorgement. Lots of mature stone fruits with guava, mango, ripe peaches and apricots, some white flowers and orange blossom, confit lemon, iodine and sea salt, vanilla, quite yeasty with an oxidative touch and vin jaune. With more air, it becomes a little lactic with crème fraîche and yoghurt, and some roasted peanuts. Surprisingly moderate acidity with a syrupy, creamy texture. In several years it’ll be an immense wine. 91pt
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Apparently this producer in Avize makes mainly two bottlings of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: one Brut with dosage and without dosage, which might be labeled as "Extra Brut", "Brut Nature" or "Non-Dosé". Furthermore, the wines are labeled either as "Fallet-Gourron", "Fallet-M", "Fallet-Crouzet" or "Fallet-Prevostat". Apparently the wines do not have any differences, but are just bottles labeled differently for each of the winemaker's daughters. This particular wine was "Fallet-Gourron Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut" with 12% alcohol and 0 g/l dosage. Tasted blind.
Medium-deep, luminous golden yellow color. Big, complex and rather sweet-toned nose with somewhat atypical aromas of peach, caramel, some golden raisins, a little bit of kumquat, light cooked cream tones and even a hint of liver pâté. Very distinctive nose, to say the least. The wine is moderately full-bodied, vinous and toasty on the palate with bone-dry yet deceptively sweet-toned flavors of cremy panna cotta, autolytic toast, some peach candy, a little bit of butter, light banana tones and a hint of apple jam. The high acidity lends good sense of freshness and structure to the wine while keeping the sweeter tones in check with the very robust, fizzy and persistent mousse. The finish is long, lively and complex with ripe flavors of chalky minerality, apple purée, some creamy richness, a little bit of peachy stone fruit, light leesy notes of yeast and a hint of apple peel bitterness.
A very weird, fun and tasty Blanc de Blancs that was something one was really not expecting from the style. Remarkably vinous, rich and sweet-toned even at 0 g/l dosage, I can imagine this wine can get just too rich and candied as a Brut version. Really atypical aromatics and flavors, one really needs to know what this bottle is going to offer or it will certainly take the drinker by surprise. Tasting this blind, I had no idea that this wine could be a) Blanc de Blancs; b) non-dosage wine. Weird and atypical, but enjoyable all the same - if perhaps not that serious. Complex, yes, but not in the traditional sense of Champagne. Priced somewhat according to its quality at 45-50€.
Bigger style of wine - a bold forward flavor like a mature vintage champagne. Complex flavors and a good finish. This would do well with a baked or grilled salmon dinner, or leg of lamb. Quite tasty. Drink or hold.
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Avize. Said to be a blend of 2008/2009. Quite creamy with super-fine perlage, rich yet bone dry with firm acidity. Quite different from rich, buttery/biscuit flavors one might find in Mesnil, this shows just-ripe pome fruits with a touch of mandarin and kiwi. Good concentration. Layered over this are moderately oxidative and rather strongly developed flavors that are quite unique, giving this the impression of a mature wine with youthful vitality. I'd have guessed this was older than a 2008/2009, perhaps 2002. Very interesting.
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What a contrast to the Rupert Leroy from yesterday. That was all red fruit and power. This wine is light in color with citrus, nuts and fresh bread notes. Spirited bubbles. Great focus and very good depth. Some white fruit on the finish. Lovely Champagne. (94)
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Brownbag in Göteborg by Finewines.se (Göteborgs Vinkällare): Yellow with beautiful bubbles. Has a whiff of impurities amidst all beautiful maturing fruit. On the palate this is a very fine Champagne that I'd love to return to. A little sister to Krug GC in style.
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12/24/2023 - sommelier wrote: 93 Points
As always, fantastic bubbles
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2/18/2023 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Champagne In My Backyard (mostly blind) (My House): Served bind. This seemed richer in style to me, more in the vein of 7-Up in taste, which I don't typically like to drink (that drink for sure, and wines that express that same essence). Pastry tart, candied apple, brown spice and apple pastry. Overall not my style.
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2/18/2023 - WetRock wrote:
I thought this was the Crouzet bottle like my previous one. I had clearly inventoried this wrong. This wasn't quite a regal as that previous bottle. Shows oxidation and cheesy pastry yeasty notes on the nose. Ripe apple palate with a mature expression. Some chalky grip. A good wine but only that.
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9/10/2022 - vespa110 wrote: 92 Points
Giallo paglierino, incomincia a distendersi, frutta gialla e bianca, note gessose e sale, piaciuto.
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1/8/2022 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pop and pour. Nice contrast to the 12 Callot Avats. Not sure of disg info, but this has been sitting in my friend's cellar for a number of years. On the nose: lovely citrus and minerality, and very mineral driven. Fantastic acidity, and chalky but still showing some richness. Yum.
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12/22/2021 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 93 Points
Half bottle. Very interesting point-and-counterpoint of bright chalky minerality and crisp acidity pitted against ripe candied fruit and subtle nuttiness, well-matured yet fresh, flowers and ripe citrus. Bone dry but not austere. Classical. What Côte des Blancs is all about.
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9/25/2021 - sommelier Likes this wine: 90 Points
fantastic champaign . 7 years sur latte !
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8/28/2021 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine:
So great like the last bottle.
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7/24/2021 - melvinyeowq Likes this wine:
Can also be labelled as Fallet-Prévostat, Fallet-Crouzet Fallet-M, all after Madame Fallet’s daughters I believe. Somewhat of a rare bird, no information about disgorgement but it is usually an assemblage of two vintages. This bottle definitely had some age on it though judging by its appearance and taste. Made in an old school oxidative style with toasty brioche notes, reminded me of a grand marque tête de cuvee but couldn’t pinpoint which one as it had elements of Roederer, Krug and Taittinger. Zero dosage apparently but this was on the sweeter, richer side, possibly due to the picking of ripe fruits and being vinified in Alsace barrels. Very unique, I do like my lean grower champagnes but this was so easy to love with its unapologetically traditionalist style.
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6/25/2021 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lemon oil, pear, flint, mineral
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1/27/2021 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent wine. It is creamy, rich, with nectarine, mineral.
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11/29/2020 - JOsgood wrote: 93 Points
Really complex juice. Just so much going on here. Excellent drink.
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9/16/2020 - WEB,III Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nutty, rich, marzipan, old school.
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6/22/2020 - WEB,III Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious.
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5/8/2020 - dbkitc wrote: 95 Points
Holy smokes is this good. Lovely pale gold color with faint, tiny bubbles. The nose is extraordinary with flowers, light honey, citrus and fresh baked bread wrapped into a enticing package. Not heavy but incredibly deep and lasting. The finish is crisp, enveloping and dang near perfect. A Blanc de Blanc for those who typically like more Pinot in their bubbles. (95)
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5/2/2020 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 93 Points
Orchard and citrus fruit, brioche, intense
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4/26/2020 - the godfather wrote:
Beautiful stuff right here. So balanced, rich, and complex.
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4/26/2020 - JOsgood wrote: 94 Points
Wow, excellent Champagne. Great weight and nose. Tons of depth. Just a stunning bottle of Champagne.
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2/18/2020 - julen789 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Recent disgorgement.
Lots of mature stone fruits with guava, mango, ripe peaches and apricots, some white flowers and orange blossom, confit lemon, iodine and sea salt, vanilla, quite yeasty with an oxidative touch and vin jaune. With more air, it becomes a little lactic with crème fraîche and yoghurt, and some roasted peanuts.
Surprisingly moderate acidity with a syrupy, creamy texture. In several years it’ll be an immense wine.
91pt
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6/7/2019 - stevenc.rees@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bolder and distinctive flavors; not an average flavor profile. Very tasty
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1/10/2019 - forceberry wrote: 89 Points
Apparently this producer in Avize makes mainly two bottlings of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: one Brut with dosage and without dosage, which might be labeled as "Extra Brut", "Brut Nature" or "Non-Dosé". Furthermore, the wines are labeled either as "Fallet-Gourron", "Fallet-M", "Fallet-Crouzet" or "Fallet-Prevostat". Apparently the wines do not have any differences, but are just bottles labeled differently for each of the winemaker's daughters. This particular wine was "Fallet-Gourron Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut" with 12% alcohol and 0 g/l dosage. Tasted blind.
Medium-deep, luminous golden yellow color. Big, complex and rather sweet-toned nose with somewhat atypical aromas of peach, caramel, some golden raisins, a little bit of kumquat, light cooked cream tones and even a hint of liver pâté. Very distinctive nose, to say the least. The wine is moderately full-bodied, vinous and toasty on the palate with bone-dry yet deceptively sweet-toned flavors of cremy panna cotta, autolytic toast, some peach candy, a little bit of butter, light banana tones and a hint of apple jam. The high acidity lends good sense of freshness and structure to the wine while keeping the sweeter tones in check with the very robust, fizzy and persistent mousse. The finish is long, lively and complex with ripe flavors of chalky minerality, apple purée, some creamy richness, a little bit of peachy stone fruit, light leesy notes of yeast and a hint of apple peel bitterness.
A very weird, fun and tasty Blanc de Blancs that was something one was really not expecting from the style. Remarkably vinous, rich and sweet-toned even at 0 g/l dosage, I can imagine this wine can get just too rich and candied as a Brut version. Really atypical aromatics and flavors, one really needs to know what this bottle is going to offer or it will certainly take the drinker by surprise. Tasting this blind, I had no idea that this wine could be a) Blanc de Blancs; b) non-dosage wine. Weird and atypical, but enjoyable all the same - if perhaps not that serious. Complex, yes, but not in the traditional sense of Champagne. Priced somewhat according to its quality at 45-50€.
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5/23/2018 - stevenc.rees@gmail.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bigger style of wine - a bold forward flavor like a mature vintage champagne. Complex flavors and a good finish. This would do well with a baked or grilled salmon dinner, or leg of lamb. Quite tasty. Drink or hold.
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4/9/2018 - dbkitc wrote: 88 Points
Not as impressive as the last bottle. Good, solid and balanced without fireworks. Liked it a lot but not special. (88)
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2/10/2018 - 5laton wrote:
Avize. Said to be a blend of 2008/2009. Quite creamy with super-fine perlage, rich yet bone dry with firm acidity. Quite different from rich, buttery/biscuit flavors one might find in Mesnil, this shows just-ripe pome fruits with a touch of mandarin and kiwi. Good concentration. Layered over this are moderately oxidative and rather strongly developed flavors that are quite unique, giving this the impression of a mature wine with youthful vitality. I'd have guessed this was older than a 2008/2009, perhaps 2002. Very interesting.
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11/27/2017 - dbkitc wrote: 94 Points
What a contrast to the Rupert Leroy from yesterday. That was all red fruit and power. This wine is light in color with citrus, nuts and fresh bread notes. Spirited bubbles. Great focus and very good depth. Some white fruit on the finish. Lovely Champagne. (94)
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4/26/2014 - StefanAkiko Likes this wine: 91 Points
Brownbag in Göteborg by Finewines.se (Göteborgs Vinkällare): Yellow with beautiful bubbles.
Has a whiff of impurities amidst all beautiful maturing fruit. On the palate this is a very fine Champagne that I'd love to return to. A little sister to Krug GC in style.
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4/21/2014 - Lilja wrote:
¤FW - Decent Champagne with lots of citrus and green apples. Refreshing acidity.
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