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Brut Dargent

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Billy L.
8.9

CHARLES HEIDSIECK, BRUT RESERVE, REIMS NV- Champagne Tasting @ Hi-Time Wines Costa Mesa, (Consensus this was “Least favorite” 🍾 of 8; off-putting style…!?) — 17 days ago

Shay, Tom and 12 others liked this
Shay A

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Off-putting style in what way? That is normally a consensus favorite at most champagne tastings.
Billy L.

Billy L.

Yes! Consensus “off putting”! From their website on this wine: “The 50 % reserve wines give an elegant nose : freshly baked brioche, roasted notes and ripe, sun-kissed fruits…” Perhaps the combination of the 50% Reserve wines used in this particular disgorgement does not suit my taste. I did not take back label pic on this either, so can’t offer you exact batch info. But, I was not alone in my experience, complete strangers shared this same sentiment during the tasting. Not an expert here, just not my style or at least this disgorgement. Cheers 🍾

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne 2004

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.6

2004 vintage. This was a highlight reel. Acidity, dirty, pretty, fabulous mousse, delicate, concentrated, fruit, long finish. It had it all at some point in the tasting experience. Looks to go long in this state…at least another 7-8 years (till 2033) without any noticeable dropoff. Can’t remember the last time I had a better rosé brut. Magical. 03.01.25. — a month ago

Jan, Bob and 16 others liked this

Bollinger

R.D. Extra Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Michael Patrone
9.9

One of the best champagnes I’ve had in a while. 3/15/25 — 15 days ago

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Jan liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Andrew McIntyre
9.5

Magnum of 168. Absolutely love Krug and it has become my favourite Champagne. Fresh yet complex...so much to enjoy! — 11 days ago

Bob, Ted and 8 others liked this

Egly-Ouriet

Brut Tradition Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Billy L.
9.2

EGLY ORIET, EXTRA BRUT, AMBONNAY, GRAND CRU, NV- Champagne 🍾 Tasting @ Hi-Time Wines Costa Mesa — 17 days ago

Shay, Tom and 14 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

One of my favorites! ❤️

Pol Roger

Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2015

Ron R
9.7

Drew’s 60th.
Doesn’t get better than this…
Miami, Florida. — 19 days ago

Tom, Daniel and 36 others liked this
Robin Bundy

Robin Bundy

Happy 60th Andrew!
Norman Gennaro

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Looking good!

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Lee Pitofsky
9.3

2008 showing very young. — 11 days ago

Tom, Paul and 7 others liked this

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Billy L.
9.4

BOLLINGER, BRUT, AY, "SPECIAL CUVEE",
NV - Cheers 🍾 Champagne Tasting @ Hi-Time Wines Costa Mesa — 17 days ago

Shay, Tom and 10 others liked this

Taittinger

La Francaise Brut Champagne Blend

Billy L.
9.2

TAITTINGER, REIMS, "LA FRANCAISE", Brut, NV -Champagne 🍾 Tasting @Hi-Time Wines Costa Mesa (Forgot Pic) — 17 days ago

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1997

Andrew Cullimore
9.3

Medium lemon colour . Very little perlage . This is quite mature on the nose with some orange rind , touch of honied brioche , dried chanterelles and some oyster shell . Some roasted almond , really quite intense on the palate , high refreshing mineral tinged acidity , orange peel , nutty , slightly honied long and quite electric finish. This holds up pretty well in the glass becoming more chalky and mineral. Drink now and over the next few years, at least on this showing . — 21 days ago

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