Disg. 2/14…Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s particularly special to have with some bottle age. It’s stunning today, rich and powerful with crazy depth to its layers with a deep, complex core of caramelized orchard fruit, roasted nuts, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all seamlessly integrated. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced, chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that stays with you. A BdB benchmark for my tastes. — 10 months ago
Amazing what a decant can do sometimes. Typically my favorite Roulot Lieux-dit that often easily performs at 1er cru level, 2013 Tessons begins a bit flabby and exotic tonight, showing more of the vintage than I’d like. But with aeration it gains focus and energy and really comes together beautifully taming its ripeness with layered minerality and just enough acidity driving all of its flavors home. Great turnaround. — 2 years ago
Toller Chateau-neuf du Pape. Degu SHL — 5 months ago
Viaje WS 🇮🇹 @ villa verde — 8 months ago
Dark garnet color with aromas of tobacco, apple, dark cherry, plum, and green vegetables. Smooth with cherry, stewed fruits, and tart spice notes. — a year ago
Darker apple, lemon, heavy cream and modest toast. Lots of acidity, lime, good mineral finish. — 2 years ago
Ron Siegel
Disgorged Jan 17 this was rich with a touch of the Selosse ox — 10 days ago