Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

I am seldom dumbfounded when it comes to wine. So, I appreciate it when that happens.

This 1990 La Grande Dame was amazing and so fresh. Full disclosure, I am not normally impressed by this producer and this cuvée. Unusual for a champagne of 35 yrs to be so fresh in my experience from inception. So much so, if poured blind many would call it N/V or a fairly recent vintage. The color was even palish straw. Mags were brought from their Champagne House.

Excellent with the dessert of the evening, “Lemon Meringue Pie Cookie.”

Enjoyed at the 2026 “From Cellar Event” Pebble Beach Food and Wine.

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@_sumaiya_bangee_ — 11 days ago

Mike McGovern

10

Morning of 9th anniversary. First NYE in TX. Amber had a positive pregnancy test this morning! 😄 — 4 months ago

with Amber

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Pretty yellow label. Lovely light golden. Mild aroma of lemon curd. Rainwater. Flavors are amazing. Minerality. Meyer Lemon. Fresh and enjoyable. Hits all the notes, low and high. — 6 months ago

Ming L

8.9

The nose shows fresh apple and pear, with a subtle, fleeting hint of brioche. The palate is defined by a crisp, direct attack that yields to a somewhat firm, fruit-driven structure. Fine lively bubbles.

Not my favorite entry level NV Champagne, but it’s quite pleasant. — 2 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Beautiful light amber in color. Dried apricot and toasty yeast. Great fruit and good tension still — 4 months ago

with Paul and Ara

Gabriel Hayes

10

Christmas Dinner — 4 months ago

with Patricia

Leah Parsons

9.4

Delightful for our anniversary celebration. — 3 months ago

Sean Townley

9.5

No idea how old this is (QR code on back gives a 404) but it’s fantastic — 3 months ago

with Mairead

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.4

Álcool 12,0%. — 4 months ago

Hayden Hamilton

9.5

One of my favorite champagnes of all time. No bitterness. Tons of bright red fruit. — 9 months ago