2011 Benjamin Bridge Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs LD

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91 points

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  12/11/2021 - Francois Le Mouel Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Probably not posting on the right wine profile, but I wasn't able to create anything else. Mine was from the 500-bottle lot that was aged underwater for a year. Opened one of my 2 bottles and I was a little disappointed. The wine is good, but starting to decline IMHO. I believe the producer is recommending to drink this wine before 2023 and I agree 100%. I love Champagne made with oxidative notes (e.g. Bollinger, Krug, Salon...), but this one is a bit different. I just think it's past it's peak. You get aromas of dried and candied fruits (quince, dates...) and as mentioned before a touch of oxidation.
  
  I'd love to see them repeat the experience but with a younger wine and leave it underwater for a couple of years and then release both bottles at the same time, so we can really compare both aging environments side by side.

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  5/22/2018 - rexmerlot wrote: 92 Points

  What a beautiful sparkling wine. A limite release unfortunately. Would love to buy more. Beautiful fine bubbles, great mouth feel. Nice acidity. Dry, but some nice sweetness. A great wine

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