Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2008 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of passion fruit, green apple, marzipan, light brioche, lemon curd, and chalk for dayzzzz. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and textural; leezy. I’m smitten. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2048. Disgorged April 2022.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2008 pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of passion fruit, green apple, marzipan, light brioche, lemon curd, and chalk for dayzzzz. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and textural; leezy. I’m smitten. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2048. Disgorged April 2022.
Jan 24th, 2026
Ocean breeze, oyster shell, ripe red berries. Full, rich, mature, long, and complex. The Special designation lives up.
Ocean breeze, oyster shell, ripe red berries. Full, rich, mature, long, and complex. The Special designation lives up.
Nov 20th, 2021
#AgedWineTuesday
Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of yeast, spices, apples, citrus, bread, minerals and white pepper.
Medium plus in body, with small bubbles and medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, yeast, bread, lemons, earth, minerals and spices.
Medium on the finish with limes and almonds.
This is a nicely aged 14 year old Champagne. Showing great complexity at this point.
Tasty and interesting. Rich, yet elegant. Loved the mouthfeel and the well integrated bubbles.
Nicely balanced right now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Good by itself or with food, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.
I paired it with a delicious grilled Octopus.
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. disgorged October 2020.
12% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$90.
#AgedWineTuesday
Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Strong nose of yeast, spices, apples, citrus, bread, minerals and white pepper.
Medium plus in body, with small bubbles and medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, yeast, bread, lemons, earth, minerals and spices.
Medium on the finish with limes and almonds.
This is a nicely aged 14 year old Champagne. Showing great complexity at this point.
Tasty and interesting. Rich, yet elegant. Loved the mouthfeel and the well integrated bubbles.
Nicely balanced right now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Good by itself or with food, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.
I paired it with a delicious grilled Octopus.
A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. disgorged October 2020.
12% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$90.
1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2022
Rich and toasty with caramel, slight berry, toasted almonds. Really nice acidity and bubbles.
Rich and toasty with caramel, slight berry, toasted almonds. Really nice acidity and bubbles.
Nov 6th, 2022
https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/22/special-club-champagne-guide/ Special Club champagnes are a small group of champagne houses actually called Club de Trésors. The article above explains a lot. This is an appley citrusy delicious version that needs more time.
https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/22/special-club-champagne-guide/ Special Club champagnes are a small group of champagne houses actually called Club de Trésors. The article above explains a lot. This is an appley citrusy delicious version that needs more time.
May 31st, 2022
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
