Château Les Grands Chênes
Egly-Ouriet
Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2017
Never disappoints. Beautiful melange of red fruit, earth, spice and acidity. Full of power but not heavy. As good as some Grand cru’s . Coteaux Champenois is never inexpensive but this has become very pricey . Granted I have not had a large number of still champagne but I have enjoyed the journey. This one is widely considered the king of the hill. — 2 months ago
@Ira Schwartz Interesting Ira. I bought a bottle of the 2020 vintage of this Cuvée last year in a bottle shop in Tuscany. Will be interesting. I paid $574 AUD and I think I got ripped off.
@Bob McDonald Runs about $225-$250 US
Vincent Dancer
Les Grands Charrons Meursault Chardonnay 2020
A little dull, but it showed a little more with air so I wouldn’t write it off yet. — 15 days ago
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Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils
Les Grands Poisots Volnay Pinot Noir 2009
A bit dusty on opening but now starting to shine with delicate fruits, fine tannines and a good and balanced freshness. — 19 days ago
Taittinger
Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2008
No need to be my long-winded self. Exactly what you expect from a great champagne in a great year. Upside from here.. — 2 months ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2013 vintage. Zero issues with fill or cork. Not decanted but it was so rambunctious, likely would have shown even better with one. Tasted after 45 mins, 1.5 hours and 3 hours open. Medium body. Nose a mysterious mélange of spent coffee grounds and that expected Grands Échézeaux Asian spice presence. Cranberry tartness right away in the flavors minimized by black tea notes and the coffee/Asian spice twofer. Minute-long finish. Barely harnessed power throughout. Tasting as if it has just kicked in the door to the upper part of the bell curve and a handful of years before reaching the absolute apex. Simply no rush to crush as this is beginning its heroic phase. If you do indulge, open early and trace the development. Many don't like to decant red Burgs but this should be an exception. Needs both big time and big air. 12.09.24. — 17 days ago