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. — 9 days ago

with Deked1

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well made, better even the second day — 3 months ago

with Mk

Stephen Osgood

9.3

stainless electricity. Le Clos and MdT are my top 2 cru in Chablis. this is pure. — 4 months ago

Violet B

9.0

Easy sipping wine, lovely to have with dinner. 🍷 — 18 days ago

with Chuck

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

No formal notes . Deeper ruby , medium wide ruby , garnet rim . Nice dark fruits , garrigue , black pepper. In the mouth nicely balanced acidity dark fruits , black pepper and herbal touches . Quite mineral and balanced on the medium length finish , fine slightly grippy tannins . Elegant and refined. Drinking well now though absolutely no rush , prime drinking over the next 5-10 years perhaps . — 2 months ago

Ed Chin

9.1

Light bodied and character. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

From Magnum. Good… not great. Maybe needs more time? — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

So thrilling and classy. Super pure and nimble with just heroic aromatics. DRC like with a supple, satin textured and aristocratic palate. — 2 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.1

A GSM blend that is 75 percent Grenache. Great balance, nice fruitiness. December 2024. — 4 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

50th. Excellent if a bit boring. Lacked energy and fell a bit flat. Nice but 22 Buffet Chenes blew it away. — 4 months ago