Drank over two days. Four years on the lees, 8g/L dosage, 100% chardonnay. Poured a light straw color with a mousse that resembled soap bubbles more than a typical champenoise-style sparkler. Fortunately, looks are deceiving and the mouthfeel was nothing of the sort, with the more typical tiny bubbles ever present, although not as creamy/full as the J Schram variants. Typical of most Schramsberg BdBs, green apple and citrus right out of the gate. Over time, this also gave some autolytic notes. On day two, the green apple turned to yellow/golden apple and fresh cooked pastry also appeared. Over the course of the bottle, the dosage was somewhat noticeable, so I find myself wondering how this would be with say, 5-6g/L instead of 8. In any case, this was quite nice two years post disgorgement and I assume it will continue to develop over the coming years. I expect I will not touch my remaining bottles for a few years.
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Beautiful small bubbles leading to a great bead. Opens with golden apple, citrus, lemon, pear, brioche, and vanilla. Loaded with flavor showing melon, grapefruit, citrus, lemon, peach, and spice. Brioche leading to a long smooth vibrant finish. Showing really well.
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4th Saturday Group: Old & Young (J&S): Nonblind starter, and quite good. Apple, almond and toast notes. Medium bead. Green apple dominates the palate with subtle toast and dough qualities carrying the finish. (J&S)
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2/23/2024 - qtsam11 wrote:
Drank over two days. Four years on the lees, 8g/L dosage, 100% chardonnay. Poured a light straw color with a mousse that resembled soap bubbles more than a typical champenoise-style sparkler. Fortunately, looks are deceiving and the mouthfeel was nothing of the sort, with the more typical tiny bubbles ever present, although not as creamy/full as the J Schram variants. Typical of most Schramsberg BdBs, green apple and citrus right out of the gate. Over time, this also gave some autolytic notes. On day two, the green apple turned to yellow/golden apple and fresh cooked pastry also appeared. Over the course of the bottle, the dosage was somewhat noticeable, so I find myself wondering how this would be with say, 5-6g/L instead of 8. In any case, this was quite nice two years post disgorgement and I assume it will continue to develop over the coming years. I expect I will not touch my remaining bottles for a few years.
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2/17/2024 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Crisp acidity with mellow Golden Delicious apple, honeydew, lemon and a tart melon finish.
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10/24/2023 - gharter Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beautiful small bubbles leading to a great bead. Opens with golden apple, citrus, lemon, pear, brioche, and vanilla. Loaded with flavor showing melon, grapefruit, citrus, lemon, peach, and spice. Brioche leading to a long smooth vibrant finish. Showing really well.
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5/27/2023 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
4th Saturday Group: Old & Young (J&S): Nonblind starter, and quite good. Apple, almond and toast notes. Medium bead. Green apple dominates the palate with subtle toast and dough qualities carrying the finish. (J&S)
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3/29/2023 - winedavey Likes this wine: 94 Points
Big Citrus. Apple and lemon curd. A hint of vanilla.
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