On the first night this smelled like cider and not a lot else, to the point where I almost poured what was left down the sink. So pleased I didn’t because the following evening this really came alive. The cider notes are still there but now in the background and bring a natural Jura-esque vibe to the nose. The palate is delightfully expressive and intense with classic notes of brioche, baked apples and bright lemony acidity. If ever there was a Champagne to chuck in the decanter, this is it.
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Intense nose of red fruit and floral notes, a little smoke and toasted spices. Really elegant on the palate with a long finish. Great value and drinking exceptionally well at this early stage.
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Inviting nose of sweet red fruits, iron, blood orange, exotic spices, vanilla. Silky and intense on the palate framed by chalky tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is really long but there’s a bitter note which will hopefully resolve with time in the bottle.
NV Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Les Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
1/22/2024 - Matt3568 Likes this wine: 93 Points
On the first night this smelled like cider and not a lot else, to the point where I almost poured what was left down the sink. So pleased I didn’t because the following evening this really came alive. The cider notes are still there but now in the background and bring a natural Jura-esque vibe to the nose. The palate is delightfully expressive and intense with classic notes of brioche, baked apples and bright lemony acidity. If ever there was a Champagne to chuck in the decanter, this is it.
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2021 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
1/14/2024 - Matt3568 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Intense nose of red fruit and floral notes, a little smoke and toasted spices. Really elegant on the palate with a long finish. Great value and drinking exceptionally well at this early stage.
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2019 Domaine Jean-Marc / Thomas Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens-Haut
5/13/2023 - Matt3568 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Inviting nose of sweet red fruits, iron, blood orange, exotic spices, vanilla. Silky and intense on the palate framed by chalky tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is really long but there’s a bitter note which will hopefully resolve with time in the bottle.
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