DG 09/19 We’re super sad about this, but this bottle was unfortunately corked! That said, we’ve drunk around 5-6 bottles of this cuvée, and many, many, many of Fleury’s other cuvées, and this is the very first time we’ve had a corked bottle of theirs. It had to happen at some point! NR
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It takes a few moments to open up in the glass but once it does, WOW. One of the most extraordinarily delicious and "vineux" champagnes that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Very delicate bubbles, gorgeous acidic backbone. I don't think anyone has to be in a hurry to drink their stock of this since it should continue to age gracefully for at least another 5-10 years.
202 months on lees, disgorged in September 2019, dosage 0 g/L.
APPEARANCE: Color & intensity: deep gold
NOSE: Intensity: medium (+) Aromas: stewed apple, very ripe pear, toast, walnut, hay, quince, baking spices, forest floor, hint of old leather Development: developing
PALATE: Sweetness: dry Acidity: medium (+) Alcohol: medium Body: medium (+) Mousse: delicate Intensity: pronounced Flavors: stewed apple, baking spices, toasted almond, brioche, chalk, pear, lemon, lemon zest, hints of honey and salt Finish: long
CONCLUSIONS: Quality level: outstanding Potential for ageing: can drink now but has good potential for further ageing
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DG 09/2019 We have drunk multiple bottles of this cuvée, but this is the first one of the second disgorgement. Quite different, which is understandable for a cuvée of these characteristics; in this case, the ageing was much more noticeable, and the bottle seemed more advanced: old library books, old leather, copper, mushrooms, truffles, forest floor, bonfire, roasted chestnuts, and caramelized almonds; ample spices such as clove, black pepper, dried ginger, curry, sea salt, and some maple syrup; a floral/perfumed side with lavender, violets, and elderflower; less of an intense exotic fruit presence than previous bottles, but with some guava, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and sun-dried raisins. This is not a delicate, shy wine at all; it’s powerful and voluptuous and makes a strong impact from the start. The texture is dense and syrupy, and the acidity has maintained itself so well throughout the years of ageing. It’s a spectacular cuvée by Fleury that really demonstrates their craftsmanship. 93pt
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DG 05/2019 Third bottle. Quince, saffron, honey, panela, mushrooms and sous-bois, copper, maple syrup, passion fruit, very ripe pineapple, coconut flakes, walnuts, peanuts, chestnut purée, lots of cinnamon and clove, liquorice, baked apples, ginger cookies. Very dense texture with creamy bubbles, some acidity balances the wine. Impressive. 94pt
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3/20/2021 - julen789 wrote: flawed
DG 09/19
We’re super sad about this, but this bottle was unfortunately corked! That said, we’ve drunk around 5-6 bottles of this cuvée, and many, many, many of Fleury’s other cuvées, and this is the very first time we’ve had a corked bottle of theirs. It had to happen at some point!
NR
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12/26/2020 - uncorked.fr Likes this wine:
It takes a few moments to open up in the glass but once it does, WOW. One of the most extraordinarily delicious and "vineux" champagnes that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Very delicate bubbles, gorgeous acidic backbone. I don't think anyone has to be in a hurry to drink their stock of this since it should continue to age gracefully for at least another 5-10 years.
202 months on lees, disgorged in September 2019, dosage 0 g/L.
APPEARANCE:
Color & intensity: deep gold
NOSE:
Intensity: medium (+)
Aromas: stewed apple, very ripe pear, toast, walnut, hay, quince, baking spices, forest floor, hint of old leather
Development: developing
PALATE:
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium (+)
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium (+)
Mousse: delicate
Intensity: pronounced
Flavors: stewed apple, baking spices, toasted almond, brioche, chalk, pear, lemon, lemon zest, hints of honey and salt
Finish: long
CONCLUSIONS:
Quality level: outstanding
Potential for ageing: can drink now but has good potential for further ageing
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10/31/2020 - julen789 Likes this wine: 93 Points
DG 09/2019
We have drunk multiple bottles of this cuvée, but this is the first one of the second disgorgement. Quite different, which is understandable for a cuvée of these characteristics; in this case, the ageing was much more noticeable, and the bottle seemed more advanced: old library books, old leather, copper, mushrooms, truffles, forest floor, bonfire, roasted chestnuts, and caramelized almonds; ample spices such as clove, black pepper, dried ginger, curry, sea salt, and some maple syrup; a floral/perfumed side with lavender, violets, and elderflower; less of an intense exotic fruit presence than previous bottles, but with some guava, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and sun-dried raisins.
This is not a delicate, shy wine at all; it’s powerful and voluptuous and makes a strong impact from the start. The texture is dense and syrupy, and the acidity has maintained itself so well throughout the years of ageing. It’s a spectacular cuvée by Fleury that really demonstrates their craftsmanship.
93pt
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6/25/2020 - affordableCollector wrote: 92 Points
base: 2000, 2001. 16 years on the lees. golden, in color. bruised fruit, ripe tropical fruits, citrus, honey, oxidation, almonds, clove, ginger. lasting finish.
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2/1/2020 - julen789 Likes this wine: 94 Points
DG 05/2019
Third bottle. Quince, saffron, honey, panela, mushrooms and sous-bois, copper, maple syrup, passion fruit, very ripe pineapple, coconut flakes, walnuts, peanuts, chestnut purée, lots of cinnamon and clove, liquorice, baked apples, ginger cookies.
Very dense texture with creamy bubbles, some acidity balances the wine. Impressive.
94pt
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