Burgundy Focused Evening at Dave's: [Tasted Single Blind] Notably lighter in color than the previous. Still youthful and doesn't feel like this had budged much since last tasted over 6 years ago.Certainly focused more on the autolytic side of champagne which I love. Nose is of toasted bread, croissant, granny Smith apple, barley sugar, and fresh lemon peel. The palate feels just a bit more round with clean acid on the finish, and perhaps a slightly higher dosage which I'd peg at around 6-8 g/l. Glad to still be holding one bottle. Probably worth waiting even a bit longer for it to develop.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Blind 1995 Bordeaux at Table, Donkey and Stick (Chicago, IL): From magnum. Outstanding. This shows so much pinot character throughout. Dense and potent, with amazing depth and extract. There's an absolutely enchanting aroma of red delicious apples on the nose. The palate is thick and richly textured, but not heavy. Fresh minerality and a touch of sweetness.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Everything you'd want is in a Champagne. Citrus, a touch of apple and plenty of yeast. Very balanced in a long finish, within an ample complex body. Wish I had more.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
(Marc Hébrart "Spécial Club" Brut) ($79.00) Smells like a fine aged Comté, the part near the rind, along with honey and malt and roses; the palate really threads the needle, with a moderate RS pushing the chalk and fennel flavors, possibly at the expense of a somewhat facile ’06 fruit; the wine is crazily long, with a slim silver seam of high toned terroir creeping within the rounded warmth of the vintage, leading to a salty finish. It’s 55% old-vines PN (Mareuil) and 45% CH (GC Oiry/Chouilly), disgorged 8/30/10.
NOTE: Some content is property of View From the Cellar and i-WineReview.com and Champagne Warrior and Vinous and ChampagneGuide.net and RJonWine.com and Terry Theise Estate Selections.
12/19/2021 - bjlcrucrazy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very lovely. The autolytic notes have settled a bit since my last tasting a few years ago. Lovely with baked brie and pair!!
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/26/2019 - Wine Canuck wrote: 93 Points
Burgundy Focused Evening at Dave's: [Tasted Single Blind] Notably lighter in color than the previous. Still youthful and doesn't feel like this had budged much since last tasted over 6 years ago.Certainly focused more on the autolytic side of champagne which I love. Nose is of toasted bread, croissant, granny Smith apple, barley sugar, and fresh lemon peel. The palate feels just a bit more round with clean acid on the finish, and perhaps a slightly higher dosage which I'd peg at around 6-8 g/l. Glad to still be holding one bottle. Probably worth waiting even a bit longer for it to develop.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/8/2019 - Uncle John wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful New Years Champagne. Nice complexity and balance.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/26/2017 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
Blind 1995 Bordeaux at Table, Donkey and Stick (Chicago, IL): From magnum. Outstanding. This shows so much pinot character throughout. Dense and potent, with amazing depth and extract. There's an absolutely enchanting aroma of red delicious apples on the nose. The palate is thick and richly textured, but not heavy. Fresh minerality and a touch of sweetness.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/15/2016 - brujazz wrote: 92 Points
Everything you'd want is in a Champagne. Citrus, a touch of apple and plenty of yeast. Very balanced in a long finish, within an ample complex body. Wish I had more.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment