Benoît Lahaye

Bouzy Blanc de Noirs

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

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Schramsberg Vineyards

North Coast Brut Blanc de Noirs

James Burge

9.2

nose: pineapple, toasted almond, lemon curd. soft bubbles, bright orange — 3 months ago

Robert Hunter

Brut De Noirs Sparkling Blend 2002

Donald Williams

9.4

Got careless and held this longer than intended. Didn’t matter. It was near perfect. — 4 months ago

with Bonnie

Krug

Clos d'Ambonnay Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne Pinot Noir 2002

Lee Pitofsky

9.9

Amazing wine. For me its texture stood out most. Crystalline and pure silk with unbelievable mouthfeel, volume and tension, gaining weight with each pour and building as the night went on. This will be one of the greatest Champagne’s ever made in 10 years. — 7 days ago

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