Dhondt-Grellet

"Dans un Premier Temps..." Vignerons Brut Chardonnay

9.212 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Willie Carter

The color is medium straw with effusive bubbles and effervescence. This is just bottled joy. Serious stuff and far beyond so many other champagnes in the same price range. Warm brioche right out of the gate on the nose with a nice burst of ripe citrus aromas. Chalk and honey all day long here.

The 30% of perpetual reserve wines added to the 2017 base makes a world of difference. Sleek and sexy. Racy and electric. The Extra Brut dosage is just right. Terrific balance, sensual mouthfeel, and with plenty of depth and complexity.

In the mouth, there’s an indelible sense of excitement. Minerality and wet stone. Cherries and apples wrapped in a tropical fruit core. The finish is long and enveloping leaving you wanting more. A lot more. This champagne sings.

The color is medium straw with effusive bubbles and effervescence. This is just bottled joy. Serious stuff and far beyond so many other champagnes in the same price range. Warm brioche right out of the gate on the nose with a nice burst of ripe citrus aromas. Chalk and honey all day long here.

The 30% of perpetual reserve wines added to the 2017 base makes a world of difference. Sleek and sexy. Racy and electric. The Extra Brut dosage is just right. Terrific balance, sensual mouthfeel, and with plenty of depth and complexity.

In the mouth, there’s an indelible sense of excitement. Minerality and wet stone. Cherries and apples wrapped in a tropical fruit core. The finish is long and enveloping leaving you wanting more. A lot more. This champagne sings.

Jan 10th, 2023
Brendan Baker

Lemon peel and Granny Smith apple, bright and refreshing ⚡️

Lemon peel and Granny Smith apple, bright and refreshing ⚡️

Feb 20th, 2022
Brendan Baker

White flowers, brioche, Granny Smith apple, mineral. Somehow feels both rich and lean at the same time. 2013 base.

White flowers, brioche, Granny Smith apple, mineral. Somehow feels both rich and lean at the same time. 2013 base.

Dec 14th, 2017
Michael Piaker

2 November 2017. Air's Champagne Parlor, New York, NY.

2 November 2017. Air's Champagne Parlor, New York, NY.

Nov 5th, 2017
Casey Brown

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Nov 14th, 2020
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Nov 16th, 2021
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Feb 8th, 2021
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