Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — 3 months ago

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.2

Perfectly oxidized — 4 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.6

Lovely floral nose. Fresh black and blue fruit, semi sweet chocolate, great minerality, very nicely integrated plush tannins. Great mouthfeel and long finish. — 7 months ago

Jay Miner

8.9

Demi-sec. Pineapple, honey, lemon rind. Not what I usually look for in Chenin, but this is undeniably a good wine. Elegant, full, and with a finish that just won’t quit. — 7 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

From Magnum. NV. Really nice. This went fast! — 8 months ago

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Sublime. Elegant and refined. — 3 years ago

Arielle

9.0

Matt’s most favourite — 5 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

Brioche, Fresh Citrus, Chalk, Nuts. Creamy. Laurent Perrie Brut @, Eva, 250125 — 3 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

1/2025. Clean and crisp. Nice on the palate. Great with my popcorn. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Incredible. Drank next to Bernadeau and this destroyed it. Old Chidaine is a treasure. — 5 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

Another beautiful champagne from the Launois family. A pale old gold color with nice perlage and intensity. Freshly baked bread and green apple aromas for days. Melons and white peaches with herbs for good measure. There’s an innate sense of lemon zest in the air that’s just magnificent.

Pure Grand Cru Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger. Four years of aging on lees gives this a resplendent and stately nature. Nice acidity and a superb mouthfeel, especially on the second day. Apples and chalk on the palate alongside vibrant citrus fruits. I struggle to think of a better value in Champagne than this. Stock up. — 7 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

Drinking crazy good now. Rich, layered, early season crisp pear, white peach, floral. This is better than the last bottle a year ago, and is pushing 9.4 — 8 months ago

Pontus Öberg

9.4

Riktigt jävla topp. — 3 years ago

Edward Nelson

9.3

Last night (NYE). Good stuff. Not overly fruity and not dry. Nice balance. — 5 years ago

with Michelle

Jason Sliwa

9.6

Fantastic. Touch of pear and apple, a hint of brioche, elegant bubbles, piercing acidity. — 4 months ago

with Vicki and Eli

Joe Rego

9.5

Bright and dry, slightly effervescent at first opening. Notes of melon and stone fruit, but very light. We had it with scallops sauteed in butter and it was lovely. — 4 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

Again slightly deeper colour . Quite rich and ripe on the nose with brioche , baked apple , lemon peel , touch of honeysuckle. On the palate more baked apple , lemon peel , ginger . Quite rich and decadent almost , but balanced acidity , creamy texture . Buttered pastry and lemon tart . Good ginger tinged finish . This will need more time than the Leon , quite dense and rich . Better in 5-8 years and will last well a further 10 — 5 months ago

romo

9.0

Called Alsace Pinot Gris. Lush and zippy. — 7 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.7

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

Carter White

9.1

Really fresh and clean. Good value. — 5 years ago