Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Had the 15 Salon two-weeks ago. After, I had this cuvée and their 2018 Delamotte. Not really a fair order. So tonight, thought I’d give it one. Been awhile since I enjoyed this cuvée.

In the rare case, Salon does not declare a vintage, this is where that fruit goes. So…when & if, buy this n/v.

Nice mousse, crispy, racy acidity. Lime pulp with zest, lemon pulp, green/golden apple, white stone fruit, some yellow peach, kiwi, tropicals, frothy, steamed whole milk, caramel, vanillin to vanillin, excellent white spice, palate penetrating volcanic minerals, limestone marl, brilliant chalky powder with bits, some yeastiness, baguette crust, brioche, toffee & butterscotch notes, almost a sweetish herbaceous quality, daffodils, white flowers set in greens with a nicely rounded, knitted, balanced, spot on tension and a 90 second, elegant finish that long sets on spice & volcanic. — 9 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Christian r — a month ago

Jelle Lars Heijmans

9.6

Disg. 3-2023 — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.7

Medium lemon straw , slight deeper than the P2 1998 served alongside . More persistent perlage than the P2, very fine . Here the nose is slightly deeper and more penetrating, with rich spiced citrus , buttered brioche , crushed chalk , seashell hints . This is powerful and dense on the palate , lemon , mineral , and chalky hints , fresh and vital, white flowers , even a touch of Indian spice. Long and balanced , still pretty youthful and probably needs more time to fully integrate the shear extract this has on the palate. Perfectly formed , with a fantastic future , better in 5 -8 years and will last a further decade. The complete package, spellbinding. — 10 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

164$ i found this to be OK but not more. Just to pricy. — 2 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Crisp, pear and honey. Long burn. — 2 months ago

Ross Bathgate

9.6

Non vintage but with >5 years bottle age. Amazingly dry and crisp. Was not expecting apple and dryness. So fine with yeasty notes. Long and satisfying — 3 months ago

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

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.7

Very fresh, clean, the softest mousse on the planet. Beautiful citrus, most delicate of minerals, gentle spice, grand acidity, focused precision and balance for days. Excellent. Just overtly expensive. — 22 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Cmc y cristian — 2 months ago