Vanessa

9.2

Here we have the Benoit Lahaye ‘Blanc de Noirs’ – a non-vintage white bubbly made with 100% Pinot Noir, representing a blend of two parcels in Bouzy (Vaux-Bétins & Raies Tortues), each contributing a unique personality to the cuvée.

Harking back to more traditional winemaking methods, it was barrel-fermented naturally & bottled without filtration.

It has a pale gold hue w/ expressive aromas & flavors of baked red apple, cider, raspberry, fruit cake, lemon curd, cherry blossom, toast, clove, cinnamon, pastry, almond paste, and nougat next to chiseled mineral & wet stone notes.

With an ‘extra brut’ dosage (5g of sugar/L), this wine is bone dry, with a fine-beaded, creamy mousse, that is nicely balanced by a racy acidity. It has a kinetic energy & persistent finish. It’s absolutely delicious.

Who ever said you can’t sip bubbles on a Monday night?

I believe every day is worth celebrating in one form or another. Plus, this counts as studying for our WSG Champagne Masters class. Also, it’s Eiffel Tower Day!!

Cheers. — a month ago

with Deked1

Brooks Burgum

9.2

Nice wine. Initially we thought it was a little old at 12yrs, but it finished nicely. Very clean. — 7 months ago

Andrew Shaheen

8.9

A bit disappointing for this producer. A bit flabby — 9 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.4

100 pct meunier. Saignee, absolutely delicious. Only 25 minutes from Paris. — 14 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

Rich but great acidity. Makes this wine excellent. Long finish. Superb — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Pale to mid Yellow. Ripe citrus on nose and palate ( Lemon). Oak is nearly invisible. A beautiful Chablis from a great vineyard as in Les Clos. One can see why it is a Grand Cru. On the light to medium weight palate, with air, Lemon and Honey and a touch of Oyster Shell. Intensity without weight. A perfect match with fresh Pacific Oysters. — 8 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Dependably pretty — 21 days ago

with Sarah

John Willison

9.3

Charleston Food and Wine Classic…champagne and caviar tasting. Pinot Meunier. Wine of the flight. — 7 months ago

oscar bish

9.0

Great Chablis. Not as good as Valions from same producer. Rich pallet with good acidity. 8/10 — 8 months ago

romo

9.2

Leesy and breezy. This goes down easy. — 9 months ago