I love bringing out things like this because I like to hear what people think. Tasted blind at a table of five. Asked for origin and, if brazen enough, producer. One person admitted their sparkling palate was not good enough, 2 including myself already knew what this was, the other did not guess but consumed his glass rather quickly and even refilled. The only person who was bold enough guessed J Schram. So, I give you J Schram at 60% off! Smaller bubbles, hint of nuttiness, green apple at first that settles to a honeydew melon. Finishes with a little bit of tart, a little bit of acidity, and a little bit of dryness. Very crisp. Couldn't hold a candle to France's best? No way, but this is not the intent. One of my secret weapons to very inexpensive sparklers that do the job extremely well. — 6 years ago
Out of magnum. This would have been appreciated more if it wasn’t overshadowed by a grand cru Champagne…soft with lees and yellow stone fruit. — 6 months ago
Super yummy. Awesome sparkling wine using Pinot Noir grapes. Cellared by Schramsberg for 8+ years. February 2023. — 2 years ago
Minor leagues compared to the J Schram or the Billecarte but nothing stopped the two of us from polishing off this magnum on Friday night. No regrets come Saturday morning. — 6 years ago
Popped and poured. This is actually 86% Chardonnay with Pinot Noir making up the balance. Despite the same 8-year tirage as the “Noirs”, this comes across quite a bit fresher with less of the funky oxidative notes and more of the richer, rounded fruit. White peach, lemon meringue, brioche and minerals. Very nice indeed. — a year ago
Really pleasant and strong tertiary flavors. Well balanced with lots of caramel notes — 6 years ago
Audrey Irvine
Engagement present from Beth 2023 — 5 months ago