Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

8.9

CHARLES HEIDSIECK, BRUT RESERVE, REIMS NV- Champagne Tasting @ Hi-Time Wines Costa Mesa, (Consensus this was “Least favorite” 🍾 of 8; off-putting style…!?) — 13 days ago

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Shay A

Off-putting style in what way? That is normally a consensus favorite at most champagne tastings.

Billy L.

Yes! Consensus “off putting”! From their website on this wine: “The 50 % reserve wines give an elegant nose : freshly baked brioche, roasted notes and ripe, sun-kissed fruits…” Perhaps the combination of the 50% Reserve wines used in this particular disgorgement does not suit my taste. I did not take back label pic on this either, so can’t offer you exact batch info. But, I was not alone in my experience, complete strangers shared this same sentiment during the tasting. Not an expert here, just not my style or at least this disgorgement. Cheers 🍾

Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Mario Zillner

9.3

Along with Egly-Ouriet, simply the best entry-level grower champ on the market (IMO). This is 70% base vintage, and 30% reserve wines. Blend is 33/33/33% Pinot/Chard/Meunière. 30+ months on lees… damn delicious. Disgorgement: June 2023 / Dosage: 6 gr/l — a month ago

Roger Sabon

Réserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2009

j a

9.0

smooth and silky as a baby’s butt! gets better after an hour of decanting. — 2 months ago

Château Margaux

Pavillon Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 1996

John Van Trijp

9.3

Not a great bottle — 9 days ago

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Château des Tours

Réserve Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2012

Richard Perlman

8.9

Finally, starting to fade a little, but still quite drinkable — 8 days ago

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Henri Bonneau

Réserve des Célestins Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2001

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2001 vintage. First time go with this producer. Nice fill. Excellent cork. Decanted and throwing age-appropriate sed. Tasted after 15 mins, 45 mins and 1.5 hours. Light-medium body. Plenty of color. Slightly bretty with plenty of spice push throughout the back/finishing palate. Likely another half-decade at this level/intensity before (d)evolving. 02.20.25. — a month ago

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