2015 Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Les Hauts Meuniers

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 93.5 points

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  8/24/2023 - R.H. Likes this wine:

  Great bottle

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  7/9/2023 - Klugi Wine wrote: 95 Points

  Varietal: 100% Pinot Meunier
  Vine Age: Planted in 1962
  Production: 1520 bottles
  
  Appearance:
  The Champagne Les Hauts Meuniers 2015 reveals a captivating pale gold hue, shimmering with reflections of sunlight. Delicate and persistent bubbles rise gracefully, forming an intricate mousse that adorns the surface of the wine, enticing the senses with its lively effervescence.
  
  Nose:
  The bouquet of this remarkable champagne is a masterful symphony of aromas. Crisp notes of yellow orchard fruit, such as juicy apples and succulent pears, dominate the forefront, offering a delightful freshness to the overall profile. Intertwined with the fruitiness, an inviting scent of confit citrus emerges, lending a bright and tangy character to the aroma.
  
  Beneath the surface, one finds the inviting aromas of freshly baked bread and brioche, an olfactory embrace that evokes a sense of comfort and indulgence. Hints of blanched almonds and praline add a delightful nutty complexity, accentuating the wine's maturity and depth.
  
  Palate:
  Upon the first sip, the Champagne Les Hauts Meuniers 2015 impresses with its medium to full-bodied texture, which coats the palate with grace and elegance. The 100% Pinot Meunier composition shines through, offering a unique expression of this lesser-known grape variety. The richness of ripe orchard fruits unfolds, with the juicy flavors of apple, pear, and a touch of stone fruit delighting the taste buds.
  
  Mid Palate:
  As the wine evolves on the palate, the yeast-driven characteristics of freshly baked bread and brioche add depth and complexity, creating a captivating harmony with the fruitiness. The subtle nuttiness of blanched almonds and praline enhances the complexity, providing a delicate contrast to the vibrant fruit flavors.
  
  Finish:
  The Champagne's character is beautifully complemented by its exceptional freshness, a testament to its precise craftsmanship. The chalky finish leaves a mineral-laden impression, which adds a sense of terroir and authenticity to the wine. The wine's length and persistence on the palate suggest its potential for extended aging, indicating that it can continue to evolve and improve over the next two decades or more.
  
  Overall, the Champagne Les Hauts Meuniers 2015 from Emmanuel Brochet is a rare gem, with its limited production of only 1520 bottles making it a truly exclusive find. The wine's captivating bouquet of orchard fruits, confit citrus, and toasty notes, coupled with its medium to full-bodied texture and chalky finish, showcases the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of this unique 100% Pinot Meunier champagne. It is a wine to be treasured, with the potential to age gracefully for 20+ years, rewarding those who choose to cellar it with even greater complexity and refinement over time.

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  10/25/2022 - aquacongas wrote: 92 Points

  not blind
  First day a bit difficult, broad, not precise, second day much much balanced and pure in the finish. I would go with his Chardonnay. 92

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