Bottle 4 of 6, last had this wine ~15 mos ago. Bottled 05/2015 and DG 09/2018, 100% Chardonnay. This lovely, bright BdB set a beautiful exclamation point to my Friday and EOW. Tangy lemon curd and zest, notes of Krispy Kreme donut glaze, a warm loaf of freshly baked bread, white peppery spice, and some chalky saline notes. The finish goes on and on, with acidity that pulls in the cheeks, and persistent chalk and minerality that begs for another sip. Delicious, drink this 2018 DG through 2028+, but sooner than later for me, as it seems to be in a sweet spot.
Bottled 5/2014 (presumably 2013 base), disgorged 6/2017 Lime blossom, lemon curd, oyster, yuzu - immeasurably better after open for 2 hours. Zesty and fresh but still with generosity, fattening up gorgeously. 94-95
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Medium gold. Pronounced nose of brioche some funk, on the palate high acid, medium alcohol, full body. Apples almonds, ginger, more oxidized than I prefer, very restrained bubbles, long finish. It packs intensity on the palate but also finishes kind of soft. Good.
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Chalky and saline enough for oysters. 2016 base and disgorged 2020, so some time to settle which is important for champagnes. Previous bottles were tightly wound and had an acidic streak; this one is just about in the zone with evident aromatics and nice palate texture.
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5/12/2024 - thkim Likes this wine: 92 Points
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5/10/2024 - drrobvino wrote: 93 Points
Bottle 4 of 6, last had this wine ~15 mos ago.
Bottled 05/2015 and DG 09/2018, 100% Chardonnay.
This lovely, bright BdB set a beautiful exclamation point to my Friday and EOW.
Tangy lemon curd and zest, notes of Krispy Kreme donut glaze, a warm loaf of freshly baked bread, white peppery spice, and some chalky saline notes.
The finish goes on and on, with acidity that pulls in the cheeks, and persistent chalk and minerality that begs for another sip.
Delicious, drink this 2018 DG through 2028+, but sooner than later for me, as it seems to be in a sweet spot.
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4/30/2024 - englishman's claret wrote: 94 Points
Bottled 5/2014 (presumably 2013 base), disgorged 6/2017
Lime blossom, lemon curd, oyster, yuzu - immeasurably better after open for 2 hours.
Zesty and fresh but still with generosity, fattening up gorgeously. 94-95
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4/19/2024 - ben7210 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium gold. Pronounced nose of brioche some funk, on the palate high acid, medium alcohol, full body. Apples almonds, ginger, more oxidized than I prefer, very restrained bubbles, long finish. It packs intensity on the palate but also finishes kind of soft. Good.
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4/8/2024 - geraldsng wrote:
Chalky and saline enough for oysters. 2016 base and disgorged 2020, so some time to settle which is important for champagnes. Previous bottles were tightly wound and had an acidic streak; this one is just about in the zone with evident aromatics and nice palate texture.
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