Champagne Taittinger – Millésime 2012 – Brut

Champagne Taittinger – Millésime 2012 – Brut

The nose is fresh, fine, élégant, aromatic and offers a slight richness/creaminess. It reveals notes of lemon cream, fresh mandarin and slight notes of fresh exotic fruits associated with hints of brioche as well as a discreet hint of white flowers, almond/hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of spices. The palate is fine, fat, round and…

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Champagne Bourdaire-Gallois – Cuvée Millésime 2007 – Brut

Champagne Bourdaire-Gallois – Cuvée Millésime 2007 – Brut

The nose is fruity and offers a small freshness, a small minerality as well as a slight concentration. It reveals notes of quince and dried peach associated with small notes of dried lemon zests, marmelade, spices as well as a touch of flowers and marzipan. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a slight…

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Champagne Laurent Bénard – Vendange 2010 – Extra-Brut – Premier Cru

Champagne Laurent Bénard – Vendange 2010 – Extra-Brut – Premier Cru

The nose is aromatic and offers a slight intensity as well as a very slight creaminess (in the background). It reveals notes of vanilla, fresh Williams pear and slight notes of brugnon associated with touches of citrus as well as a discreet hint of almond. The palate is fruity, fine, racy and offers a beautiful…

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Champagne Le Gallais – Blanc de Noirs 2005 – Extra-Brut

Champagne Le Gallais – Blanc de Noirs 2005 – Extra-Brut

The nose offers quince notes, apricot and slight notes of marmalade, green apple associated with a hint of dried fruits as well as discreet touches of flowers and crème pâtissière / almond. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, fat and offers a slight suavity, a beautiful straightness as well as tension. The effervescence is fine and…

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Champagne Demière – Blanc de Noirs 2011 – Extra-Brut

Champagne Demière – Blanc de Noirs 2011 – Extra-Brut

The nose is fruity and offers a slight juiciness. It reveals notes of lemon, quince and slight notes of mirabelle associated with a touch of apricot, marzipan as well as a subtle hint of mandarin, flowers / acacia (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of beeswax. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, well-built and…

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Champagne Domaine B. Girardin – Point D’Orgue 2007 – Brut

Champagne Domaine B. Girardin – Point D’Orgue 2007 – Brut

The nose is fresh and fruity. It reveals notes of crushed pear and brugnon compote associated with small notes of ripe lemon, limestone, quince as well as a touch of honeysuckle, beeswax and butter. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, straight, racy and offers a slight juiciness as well as a nice straightness. The effervescence…

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Champagne Bonnet Gilmert – Cuvée de Réserve 2008 – Blanc de Blancs – Brut – Grand Cru

Champagne Bonnet Gilmert – Cuvée de Réserve 2008 – Blanc de Blancs – Brut – Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, fresh, creamy and offers a slight intensity/richness. It reveals notes of lemon, quince and slight notes of fresh apple associated with slight touches of date, beeswax/ dried fruits and vanilla. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, round and offers a slight acid frame, minerality as well as a good freshness. The effervescence…

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Champagne Sadi Malot – Coup de Foudre 2009 – Premier Cru

Champagne Sadi Malot – Coup de Foudre 2009 – Premier Cru

The nose is fresh, racy et slightly tight. It reveals notes of apple, kumquat and slight notes of lemon associated with a touch of crushed pear touch, limestone as well as an imperceptible toasted hint / beeswax and white pepper (in the background). The mouth is fruity, fresh, dynamic, well defined, precise, straight and offers…

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Champagne Chavost – Influence de Chêne 2010 – Brut

Champagne Chavost – Influence de Chêne 2010 – Brut

The nose is aromatic and offers a slight richness (in the background). It reveals notes of quince and small yellow fruits associated with a hint of marmalade, apricot as well as subtle touches of marzipan / honey, a hint of oak and an imperceptible touch of yellow flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity,…

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Champagne Georges Vesselle 2011 – Grand Cru – Brut

Champagne Georges Vesselle 2011 – Grand Cru – Brut

(90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay) The nose is fresh, elegant, fine, well built, quite straight and precise. It reveals notes of lemon, lemon/citrus zests, slight notes of exotic fruits and fresh vine peach associated with slight/discreet hints of pâtisseries as well as an imperceptible hint of hazelnut and pepper. The palate is fruity, gourmand, elegant, fresh,…

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