Champagne Jacquinot – Symphonie – Millésime 2007 – Brut

Champagne Jacquinot – Symphonie – Millésime 2007 – Brut

(60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir) The nose is fine, quite aromatic and offers a sensation of creaminess. It reveals slight touches of pâtisserie / vanilla crêpes, citrus and white fruit (a touch of brugnon, a hint of pear) combined with a discreet hint of jam, caramel and toast. The palate is fruity, mineral, slightly creamy,…

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Champagne Lutun – Brut

Champagne Lutun – Brut

(Base: 2012. 60% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay) The nose is fine, fruity, accessible and offers a certaine finesse. It reveals notes of yellow fruit (pineapple …), white fruit and a touch of lemon combined with a hint of lemon zest. The palate is fruity, relatively fine, gourmand, relatively fat and offers roundness….

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Champagne Lutun – Millésime 2008 – Brut

Champagne Lutun – Millésime 2008 – Brut

The nose is fruity, full, aromatic and relatively fine. It expresses notes of compote associated with a touch of yellow fruit, white fruit as well as discreet notes of citrus and slight notes of quince. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a good freshness and an acid / citrus frame. The effervescence is fine…

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Champagne Lutun – Rosé

Champagne Lutun – Rosé

The nose is gourmand, full and relatively rich. It reveals notes of raspberry candy notes associated with a touch of ripe strawberries, slight touches of citrus (lemon, a discreet hint of orange) and a slight/discreet touch of quince / beeswax. The palate is fruity, relatively mineral, rich, voluminous, relatively gourmand and offers fat and a…

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon – Nicolas Francois Billecart 2002 – Brut

Champagne Billecart-Salmon – Nicolas Francois Billecart 2002 – Brut

The nose is delicate, elegant, beautifully built and offers a beautiful maturity of the fruit. It reveals notes of white peach, mirabelle plum and creme brulee associated with slight touches of sugar cane, dried / roasted nuts, roasted pineapple and a hint of brugnon compote. The palate is fruity, fine, delicate, elegant, suave, straight and…

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Champagne Laurent Lequart – Blanc de noirs – Brut Nature

Champagne Laurent Lequart – Blanc de noirs – Brut Nature

(Dosage: 2.5g / l) The nose is fruity and relatively powerful. It reveals notes of apple and slight notes of citrus associated with slight mineral notes, a hint of zest as well as a few discreet touches of smoke. The effervescence is very fine, slightly creamy, tight and elegant. The mouth is fine, elegant, relatively…

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Champagne Jacquinot & Fils – Blanc de blancs – Brut

Champagne Jacquinot & Fils – Blanc de blancs – Brut

(Base: 2013) The nose is fruity and slightly vinous. It reveals slight notes of pineapple, lemon and tangerine associated with slight touches of quince, beeswax and a discreet hint of acacia flowers. The palate is fruity, mineral, round, relatively fat and offers a citrus frame. The effervescence is very fine, tight and slightly creamy. In…

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Champagne Goutorbe-Bouillot – Réserve – Brut

Champagne Goutorbe-Bouillot – Réserve – Brut

(80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. Base : 50% 2012 vintage et 50% 2000 to 2011 vintage) The nose is fruity but a bit discreet. It reveals notes of lemon and white fruit (apple, pear) associated with a hint of tangerine, peach skin and a slight chalky note. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, relatively fat and…

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Champagne Michel Gonet – Cuvée authentique 2004 – Grand Cru – Extra Brut

Champagne Michel Gonet – Cuvée authentique 2004 – Grand Cru – Extra Brut

The nose is fruity. It reveals touches of mango, lychee and quenette associated with a touch of honey, citrus, dried fruit, vanilla as well as a discreet touch of pepper and mushroom. The palate is fruity, mineral, racy, fresh, beautifully defined and relatively fat. The effervescence is fine, slightly creamy, tight and bright. In the…

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Champagne Michel Gonet – Millésimé 2009 – Mesnil-sur-Oger – Grand Cru

Champagne Michel Gonet – Millésimé 2009 – Mesnil-sur-Oger – Grand Cru

The nose is fresh, fruity and relatively lively. It reveals notes of lemon associated with a slight note of grape as well as a touch of honey and a discreet hint of acacia flower. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, well-built, relatively fat and offers a beautiful structure. The effervescence is very fine (beautiful finesse!),…

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