Christophe Baron

Les Alouettes Charly-Sur-Marne Champagne Blend 2019

9.2

Yes, that Christophe Baron (Cayuse, Horsepower, etc). This project has him going back to his family’s roots and focusing on Meunier. “Les Alouettes” is a tiny vineyard in Charly-sur-Marne, bottled at zero dosage and only available in magnum.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Even better on Day 2. The 2019 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberries, Gala apple, almond, a touch of lightly toasted brioche and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. I found this a touch reticent on the pop and pour but this opened dramatically by Day 2. Relative youth and the format surely played a role. Yummy stuff. Drink now with patience through 2039. Disgorged May 2023. Only 1358 magnums made. — 2 months ago

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Château des Alouettes

Costières-de-Nîmes Grenache Blend

R D B

9.0

2016 French white wine. Light grapefruit and white flowers notes. Smooth and nice for cheese or seafood or light dishes. Quite nice and I’m a red wine person. — 7 years ago

Domaine Alain Chabanon

Le Petit Merle aux Alouettes Vin de Pays d'Oc Merlot Blend 2003

Dave Schneider

9.2

Dry and dusty and perfectly balanced wine. Can't understand why so many people rate this in mid 80's. Maybe it needs 10 years in the cellar. All I have to say is "WRONG". DJT. :) — 9 years ago

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Domaine Ponsot

Cuvée des Alouettes Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2023

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

One meter from Clos de Roche. This is gorgeous with stunning, perfectly ripe berries, hint of red licorice/cola, caramel, soft, dry herbs, balance and gorgeous length for days. Hard not to drink now. — 3 months ago

Tom, Daniel and 6 others liked this

Domaine de la Chanteleuserie

Cuvée Alouettes Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2015

Chip Hughes

9.0

Excellent gateway Cabby Frank and always one of the better values in the Kermit Loire portfolio. Cool, ferrous, fruits de sous-bois, shade wrapper leaf. Complete, sumptuous and satisfying. — 6 years ago

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