Champagne, France
Deep but bright orangey gold. Not much mousse to speak of, though that's likely a product of age (and less-than-desirable state store storage conditions). Likewise the somewhat weak bubbles. Biscuity quince and white stone fruit on the nose and palate. Still a firm backbone of acidity though, and that made it a great pair with "nouveau European" fare (trout almondine, fusilli carbonara). Would love to try it upon release.
Deep but bright orangey gold. Not much mousse to speak of, though that's likely a product of age (and less-than-desirable state store storage conditions). Likewise the somewhat weak bubbles. Biscuity quince and white stone fruit on the nose and palate. Still a firm backbone of acidity though, and that made it a great pair with "nouveau European" fare (trout almondine, fusilli carbonara). Would love to try it upon release.
Sep 12th, 20172007 - crystalline but seems sweeter than expected. Acid of the vintage shows. Ginger. Red grapefruit. Good bubbles for aperitif IMO
2007 - crystalline but seems sweeter than expected. Acid of the vintage shows. Ginger. Red grapefruit. Good bubbles for aperitif IMO
1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015Wish it had a bit more freshness. It's interesting though, just seems a little tired.
Wish it had a bit more freshness. It's interesting though, just seems a little tired.
May 27th, 2016
Seemed tired - liked the oxidative style with baked apple and marzipan notes - just not as alive as I'd expect
Seemed tired - liked the oxidative style with baked apple and marzipan notes - just not as alive as I'd expect
Nov 27th, 2015
Exotic blend of 6 different grapes of champagne- very rare blend. Dark almost ochre in color. Almond creme brûlée- bruised golden apple, galangale
Exotic blend of 6 different grapes of champagne- very rare blend. Dark almost ochre in color. Almond creme brûlée- bruised golden apple, galangale
Nov 11th, 2015
6 cépages from Champagne Moutard. Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbane, Petit Meslier.
Yes please!
6 cépages from Champagne Moutard. Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbane, Petit Meslier.
Yes please!
Lush peach, honeysuckle, and lemon peel. Hints of almond and marzipan. Bright lively acidity backed by expressive minerality.
Lush peach, honeysuckle, and lemon peel. Hints of almond and marzipan. Bright lively acidity backed by expressive minerality.
Mar 28th, 2014
Recommended by a nice fellow customer who was shopping next to me at Astor Wines...delightfully nutty and oxidized style with the words "unique experience" written all over it. A few varietals that aren't found much in modern Champagne help add to its mysterious nature...more research to be done this evening!
Recommended by a nice fellow customer who was shopping next to me at Astor Wines...delightfully nutty and oxidized style with the words "unique experience" written all over it. A few varietals that aren't found much in modern Champagne help add to its mysterious nature...more research to be done this evening!
Jan 4th, 2016Sadly, for me, this wine was a little one-dimensional. On the nose, acetone (glue note) is what struck me first. Behind that I could, after my friends lined them up for me, find some brioche and vegetal notes (spinach dock). But with my over-sensitivity for acetone, this wasn't exactly fun. On the palate, well, acidity and quickly fading bubbles. I'm a lover of many natural wines and was full of excitement when the bottle was opened, but alas, this isn't my bubbly. 50+5+8+11+6=80 (extremely subjective; as I know this is a very special champagne and the bartender who opened it for me loves it.)
Sadly, for me, this wine was a little one-dimensional. On the nose, acetone (glue note) is what struck me first. Behind that I could, after my friends lined them up for me, find some brioche and vegetal notes (spinach dock). But with my over-sensitivity for acetone, this wasn't exactly fun. On the palate, well, acidity and quickly fading bubbles. I'm a lover of many natural wines and was full of excitement when the bottle was opened, but alas, this isn't my bubbly. 50+5+8+11+6=80 (extremely subjective; as I know this is a very special champagne and the bartender who opened it for me loves it.)
Oct 23rd, 2015
