Mary H

9.2

Yeasty bread, ripe and slightly browned Fuji and honeycrisp apple, hint of pineapple. Crisp but not bracing, fine bubbles. — 3 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.6

Cedric Bouchard makes some of the most singular, vinous and terroir expressive wines in Champagne which is even taken to the next level in his prized and ultra rare cuvée, La Bolorée. 2015 was a particularly great vintage for Bouchard and every cuvée I’ve tried has been fantastic. La Bolorée, 100% Pinot Blanc from 50+ year-old vines on limestone soils, is powerful, detailed and multidimensional showing layer upon layer of rich orchard fruit, white flowers and salty minerals. Just my 4th time having this bottling, but it is always a special drinking experience. We did not decant, but drank from Zalto Burgundy which somehow didn’t break on a boat 😅
— 4 years ago

Laura Purdy

9.0

Young - will be even more beautiful with some time — 6 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Pretty much exactly what you’d guess an Italian Gamay would taste like. Plus Gros’ gotta stick together. — 6 years ago

web bond

9.2

April 2015 disgorgement & 2008 vintage. — 8 years ago

Michael Seely

9.2

2011. Lots of life to go. Very subtle — 8 years ago

with Joe

Joel Zimmerman

9.3

Very smooth Pinot 2011 — 11 years ago

Marc Pavan

9.6

At #bardotbrasserie in #aria hotel and casino. Mistake with the steaks. Ended up with 4! Needed a greasy red for all that red meat!!!! — 11 years ago

with Leslie

Patrick V

9.0

A fairly reasonable priced (<2500jpy) from one of my fav regions - well made and smooth. — 12 years ago

with Yoko

Chris Blacklidge

9.2

2010. Tight/taut. Disgorged April 2012. — 13 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

For the price, I expected a lot more. So did the rest on the table. Probably too young as it did improve with air, but I’ve had youthful (and cheaper) Champagne’s that performed far better than this. Started off with heaps of pears, bruised apples, and almonds on the nose. The palate was concentrated, juicy and almost too fruity for me (apples and apricot for days!). Air brought about more cut and chalkiness, as well as some floral notes. In short, I expected more depth. I suspect I’m just not a fan of the vintage. Time will tell. — 3 years ago

Veronica S

9.0

Wonderful daily drink — 5 years ago

Kate

8.9

Dark pungent wine. Taste better than smell. 15%. Sat for over an hour and didn’t open up. Drinkable but not what I expected for a a chateauneuf du pape — 5 years ago

Zack Hall

9.3

Low pressure of course. Vinous. — 6 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

Unfiltered. Medium ruby. Medium intensity aromas of dried orange peel, rose petal, violet, clove. Dry, medium+ abv, medium acidity, low silky tannin, black plum, black cherry, raspberry, lovely touch of herbs and great depth, Very Good Quality — 7 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.3

Dégorgement: 01/2016, Dosage: 2-4g/l, Really great Meunier, quite young, but a beautifully structured style. — 9 years ago

John Needham CSW

9.2

Very young, this guy had some grip. It opened up after a day, but definitely will be nice down the road — 10 years ago

Rob Moose

9.1

Ok entering a hopefully long peak drinking window. Beautifully balanced, long and still refreshing — 11 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

8.9

Young and real fruity — 12 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

8.9

'06 vintage — 12 years ago

with Matthew and Jeremiah

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Note, in 2019 hail cut yields by 40%, Deep Ruby with concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits and spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with leather, licorice and smoky herb notes. Fine tannins, hints of oak on medium+ finish ending with fruit, herb and earthy mineral tones. Nice! — 4 years ago

Brent Young

9.0

Mature
Small tight bubbles
Dusty yellow fruit with almonds and some hints of cellar age on the nose

The taste is light fruit flavors of bruised apple and pear, lemon cream, and brioche. Not clearly BdN as I didn’t pick up any red fruits

This comes in an elegant, soft package with a bit of creamy texture. Age has softened this. Some would love the elegance but others might find it past it’s prime.  I preferred this with more intensity and focus but this is very pleasant to drink.
I found a couple of bottles hiding in my cellar. Ideally I would have checked in more frequently to follow it’s development. Many think grower champagnes are most odeal in the 3-8 year window of bottle age. When do you prefer them generally?
— 5 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.5

Third rating for this: started at 10 degrees , and warmed up to around 15-18 in a warm 29 degrees tropical Singapore. Was fresh, crisp, lemon-like at first, followed by zesty mandarin orange flavours that finally matured to mellow honey apricots. Best of all coloured like the upcoming Chinese New Year - perfect gold. — 6 years ago

James Webb

9.2

Amazing nose. Some complexities not often seen in rose. Earthy, forest floor tones on the nose intermixed with berries growing in the underbrush. Lovely acid and body. Sweet finish — 7 years ago

Ben LaBolt

8.9

Medium bodied, good with food. Slightly earthy. — 10 years ago

Nick Davis

9.5

Woah! Lots of stuff. Cheesy. Called Chablis. — 10 years ago

Nowell Karten

9.2

Nose and palate of yellow flowers and citrus. Notably fresh, compared to recent tired bottle. — 11 years ago

Jonathan Owen

9.0

Wonderful balance and complex soft fruits and buttery soft acid and nutty. This what I hope for from Burgundy. — 12 years ago

Pax Mahle

Owner/Winemaker Wind Gap Wines, Agharta & Pax

9.2

Floral aromatic and dry... Simply chuggable... — 12 years ago

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.4

2009 vintage — 13 years ago