Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 1996 Belle Epoque pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is vinous with generous white peaches, raspberries, white tree flower, marzipan and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. The 1996 balance of acid and ripeness is so special. This gained energy with air. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged May of 2004. — 14 hours ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Beautiful bottle. It’s a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir from 11 Grand Cru vineyards. 100% Grand Cru Vineyards; Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant, Ambonnay & Bouzy The assemblage is from 2004, 2006, and 2007 and aged at least a decade.

Lots of citrus blend, green apple, some pineapple, gritty chalk, nice volcanics, brioche, cream, vanilla, caramel, spring flowers, crisp acidity and beautiful finish. — 4 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.6

Toasted notes set this apart from other champagnes for me. This was fantastic. — 5 months ago

with Eli

Ira Schwartz

9.5

I was unaware of this cuvée. This is only the 10th time it’s been released since its inauguration in 1982. Lots going on. Upon pouring, the bubbles disappeared quickly. A powerful nose of strawberry, cherries and florals yet I do not feel this was fully open.
In the mouth citrus like acidity. Builds in the mouth but in a restrained way. Very vinous. Creamy texture with layers of red fruit, toast and spice vacationing in your mouth. Deceptively elegant texture . — 5 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Capping the night at a speakeasy in Bangalore India. Doesn’t get better than this. Amazing friends, great dreams, incredible memories! — 9 months ago

with Piers and Tripp

corrin santa cruz

9.3

Anniversary 🍾 — 3 years ago

with lllsantacruzlll

"Odedi"

9.1

Pale lemon in color.

Nice on the nose, and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing citrus, green apples, light spices, yeast, light brioche, minerals and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and almonds.

This 14 year old Champagne is starting to drink nicely now. Rich and nicely balanced. Tangy and spicy.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

I've had a few vintages of this Champagne, and this one seems less approachable at the moment.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food, like fresh seafood.

A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Aged for 7 years on the lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100. — 13 days ago

Vino Joe

9.5

Sharp and tight. Light apple lemon notes. Really like this. First time. — 4 months ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Bright straw yellow. Inviting nose of stony dried apple and citrus rind. Lean (with a touch of the rich) palate echoes the apple but leaves behind the citrus, replacing it with toasted fine white bread. Finish is moderately long and continues the palate. Excellent starter, but with enough heft for a main meal of seafood, pork, or poultry. Drink when you buy it. — 4 months ago

Billy L.

9.5

This was excellent 👍🏻👏🏻🥂🍾 — 6 months ago

Taavi Davies

9.2

Very rich texture, deep vanilla cream notes, hints of green apple at the finish — 7 months ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.2

An absolute pleasure to drink. Everything that defines champagne. — 3 years ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Quite flat but tasty. Dark, with toasted notes, dried fruit. Pretty and composed. Lovely — 3 years ago

with stewart

Billy L.

9.3

Always good 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 21 days ago

Karen Tripson

9.2

Lovely bubbles! — 2 months ago

Billy L.

9.3

Happy Easter Cheers 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.3

Special edition. At the estate in Tour sur Marne FR. — 5 months ago

Gregory Spock

9.0

Grassy, slight buttered risotto on the nose. Honeyed with a nice dry herbaceous finish. Great on its own or with food. — 6 months ago

Christian Fischer

9.3

The traditional family dinner for Xmas with a wine tasting - I always wanted to taste the 25 and 26 side by side :). The 25 is a wonderful rendition that keeps delivering on the promise of LPGS. Crisp and balanced. — 8 months ago

with Fischer,

Ericsson

9.4

Very light and crispy with notes of white peach and hints of draw berry. The most perfect day time rose. Cheers. — 3 years ago