Proper gamay, body, lush, berries. — a month ago
2010 vintage — a month ago
Good red wine in the Cotswolds — a month ago
Popped and poured; enjoyed as a preamble to my birthday dinner. The “La Pucelle” pours a straw color with medium viscosity and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of yellow apple, Bosc pear, raspberry, white peach, brioche some chanterelle mushrooms and a mix of chalky and limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is forever. Zippy. Divine. A “wow” Champagne that seems to straddle the freshness of the reductive approach and the complexity of the oxidative approach.
Always 100% Pinot Noir, this release of “La Pucelle” is a deft blend of the 2014 and 2012 vintages; 32/68 respectively. Disgorged 2015. Though this is NV, expect a long life. My only regret is drinking this so quickly because this has a bigger story to tell. But I was sharing with 9 other people and holy smokes, it’s already the belle of the ball. Thank you @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 2 months ago
Wine has aged well (2009 vintage). Smooth notes and smooth with bold flavors of cranberry. — 2 months ago
Always a favorite. Crispy, stony white. Great with Chinese food. — 4 months ago
Brendan Baker
White flowers, brioche, caramel, toasted hazelnuts, fine bead, vinous and long ✨ — 15 days ago