Roger Coulon

Heri-Hodie 1er Cru Champagne Blend

9.2

An underrated producer, in my opinion, though my first time with the Heri-Hodie cuvée.

100% Pinot meunièr; perpetual reserve in stainless since 1995; 3g/l dosage; disgorged March 2023

I’ve said it before, but meunièr can really strut its stuff via perpetual reserve/solera style. The natural fruit forward tendency of the grape with the oxidative character of the aging profile marry really well. My benchmarks for this style are Mousse Fils L’Or de Eugene and Delouvin’s Perpetual…both of those show a bit more richness and spiced cider, whereas the stainless steel here provides a brighter lift. Needed a few hours in bottle to open, lots of red apple, yellow citrus and orange zest, and cinnamon aromatically. Trending toward golden apple and pear on the palate, this has a kiss of honeyed richness on the mid-palate before the limestone mineral takes over at the finish. Tasty. — 11 hours ago

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David T

Agree on Mousse Fils.

Shay A

@David T : Especially at the price!

Domaine Franck Millet

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, melon and lime citrus with notes of pepper and spice. Medium+ finish, chalky, vivid acidity and ends with mineral spice. Nice! — 3 months ago

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Roger Coulon

l'Hommée 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Jean-Phillippe Landry

9.2

Magnum, great NV — 5 months ago

Pol Roger

Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2002

Vino Joe

9.3

This was a slight off bottle. Enjoyable as always but lacked the rich textured complexity I was expecting for a mature bottle. It was less dense than prior experiences. — a month ago

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