Reg McGhee

9.3

Very smooth California meritage. Lingering finish, soft tannins. — 9 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and marzipan, almond, pear, subtle citrus and a hint of smoke aromas. On the palate, it's refined, lively and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse, and apricot, apples, pear and lemon curd flavors dominate but hints of grapefruit, black currant and an appealing smoky minerality play in the background. Long finish. Cuvee 2011 Disgorged 2014. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier 5% of wines matured in oak cask with weekly battonage - 10% of reserve wines matured in casks. Partial ML. Assemblage of 6 vintages from 40 different plots. Matured 3 years in cellar and 6 mo after disgorgement. Dosage between 10 adn 11 g/L. My favorite under $40 Champagne! — 11 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.7

Still terrifically fresh energy here despite 40 years of age. — 13 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Bright ruby red in color. A fierce attack on the palate of acid and tannin. A wash in sour red fruits, this is a great counter point to food and only gets better with it. Aged in clay terracotta amphora, this is extreme on the unique scale, yet very much a well made wine. A 40/60 blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. — 11 years ago

Rich Friedland

9.0

Very jammy on the open. Let it breathe about 40 minutes and the beast starts to become a beauty. Lots of floral notes. — 11 years ago

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.0

Very good Brut, 60% PN 40% C all from Bouzy Grand Cru - a lot of energy for 2009 — 12 years ago

Aron Caruso

9.2

Really enjoyed this. Heavy vanilla and oak. Reminded me of circus peanuts in a good way. I love this f*in wine. Wish it wasn't $40/bottle. — 11 years ago

Thiago Martins

9.7

Best Malbec ever — 11 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.7

Just astonishing complexity here, with salty almond and defined white chalk flavors. Severe length, lightness and sincere width, this amazing wine showcase why Jérez' wines should be consumed by far too many, compared to present rates. — 11 years ago

Justin Carter

9.2

Lovely. Goes great with rainy weather and a good movie. — 13 years ago

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