Mareuil Sur Aÿ, Vallée De La Marne

Gaston Chiquet

Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The BdB d’Aÿ GC pours a straw color with medium viscosity and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe orchard fruits and autolytic notes: apple, peach, lemon curd, lightly toasted brioche, nuts and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, creamy and toasty. Rich and decadent. Drink now. Disgorged March 2022. — 9 days ago

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Henri Goutorbe

Cuvée Prestige 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Blend of 70% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and rest Meunier, pale lemon color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, underlying toasty notes, dosage is 9g per liter. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and chalky notes. — 2 months ago

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Bollinger

Vieilles Vignes Françaises Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne Pinot Noir 2013

Pinot Noir can be good….😎 — 3 months ago

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Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2018

Very surprised by this, but I guess no Mark Hébrart should be all that surprising. Definitely punches above its weight class, and has many similarities to the 2012/2013 PRSWC. Alluring freshness and vibrancy coupled with a shocking level depth and roundness. Very well balanced all-around; looking forward to cellaring the 2019s. Mouthfeel is pure velvet via a delightfully soft / oily texture. 60% Pinot Noir + 40% Chardonnay; Dosage: 4-6 g/l. Disgorged: 1/18/22 — 25 days ago

Laurent-Perrier

Brut Champagne Blend

Brioche, Fresh Citrus, Chalk, Nuts. Creamy. Laurent Perrie Brut @, Eva, 250125 — 2 months ago

Marc Hébrart

Mes Favorites Vieilles Vignes Mareuil Sur Ay Champagne Blend

Another grower favorite; 75% Pinot Noir / 25% Chardonnay, mostly from 2015 (50%) along with 2014 and 2013 (50%). April 2021 disgorgement (+45 months), which is very evident; 12.5% ABV. High dosage of 6.5g; medium+ body and quite round; crisp on and through finish. Tons of green apple, tangerine, and pear, with an aggressive flower bouquet on the nose. Shows much brighter than the strong Pinot Noir tilt would imply. Delicious …and an absurd value; crowd pleaser. Cheers! — 3 months ago

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Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

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

Shay, Tom and 10 others liked this

Marc Hébrart

Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs

New batch, still very nice! Bdb freshness with enough stuffing and depth. — 2 months ago

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Laurent-Perrier

Millésime Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Fantastic. Touch of pear and apple, a hint of brioche, elegant bubbles, piercing acidity. — 2 months ago

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Eli Barton

It was a really nicely aged vintage champagne. And probably better the next day!