Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Six vintages blended…70% 2021 as the base…30% 2014-20. Dosage 6g…rides the fence of Extra Brut-Brut. Disgorged 1/25.

I enjoy this producer’s style more & more and its relative value in Champagne. From 375ml.

Nice mousse with lively, crisp acidity. Green apple, lime pulp w/ zest, tropicals, kiwi, lemon drops, vanilla, frothy cream, caramel, butterscotch-toffee, white spice with palate penetrating heat, dry herbs, saline-sea fossils, volcanics, gritty chalk, dry limestone, brioche. Yellow lilies, white spring flowers, excellent balance-structure, good length and a finish of nearly two-minutes and long sets on volcanics & spice. — 2 days ago

Billy L.

9.3

“Signature” — 3 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Quite pale straw colour , fine bubbles . Quite fine and direct , chalky , wet limestone , elderflower , and lemon rind with a light toasty ,yeasty note . On the palate quite lean and direct , with lemon rind , chalky hint , sea breeze and some roasted nuts . High fresh acidity and just enough body to carry the linear palate mouthfeel . Oyster shell tinged finish. Drink now and over the next couple of years . December 2023 disgorgement , 2021 base . — 6 months ago

Eric Vishria

9.7

First time trying this grower producer and WOW. So impressive. Has a touch of reductive notes (and color) like a Selosse but somehow maintains the minerality and chalk (and precision). Anyway we loved it and will buy more! — 14 days ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.2

Limon, manzana verde, nuez moscada, tisa — 3 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Toasty, slightly tart. Good start to the holiday — 4 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Slightly deeper colour, with light lemon yellow core . Fine persistent perlage . Slightly more closed on the nose , with lemon oil , toasty roasted nuts , chalky hints. On the palate this is denser and more creamy , more toasty , with lemon hints and a chalky , limestone hint . Touch of bitterness with some saline hints . Good length . Nice now but will improve over the next few years , and last well a further 5 years or so . — 6 months ago

Greg Koslosky

9.4

A lot of promise here still young but incredible depth of fruit and grip! Still very primary better in a few more years — 3 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

No specific notes but this is one of the finest brut reserve one can find. Great champagne and truly reasonable price (under 30 euros if you buy by the case) — 3 months ago

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Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Consistency is their middle name.

This has just started to shift from fresh to aging.

Bruised red apple/pear, lemon, lime zest, tropical melons, drier stone fruits, whipped cream, ginger, brioche, graham cracker, very light caramel/butterscotch notes, grey volcanics, limestone marl, sea fossils, gritty chalk, white & yellow flowers with greens, excellent lively acidity and a well balanced-knitted, elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts near two-minutes. — 4 months ago