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 😅
— 2 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. — 3 years ago

E & K G

9.3

Powerful but not overpowering. Layers of apples, apricot and some sweeter notes of honey as well. Good acidity and a long finish. Opened the bottle and enjoyed throughout our lunch. Paired it with the the fish dishes to start and even the two tomato sauce based pastas. Stands up fine to the bigger dishes. — 5 years ago

Summer Hofford

9.0

Very sweet and light, not too acidic for a Beaujolais — 6 years ago

Renegade Wines

9.2

Biggest surprise of the tasting afternoon. — 9 years ago

Chris Blacklidge

9.2

2010. Tight/taut. Disgorged April 2012. — 10 years ago

Leora Pearl Madden

9.7

It was a special occasion just to open this wine! — 11 years ago

with Jon and Mary

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?
— 2 years ago

Jason Sliwa

9.0

Arrived as a gift from wine.com as a side-by-side comparison of Pinot Noir from CA and Burgundy. Fun to experience it with my sister and her family, who gave it. Solid, basic expression of old world style with much fuss. — 4 years ago

with Vicki, Anne and 1 other

Brandon Boesch

8.9

Funky! Obviously cab franc with pepper and dried fruits. Not as good as I remember the first bottle. — 6 years ago

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.6

Opulent and elegant. Everything in balance with great acidity. Beautiful wine. What a treat. (Drank on 06/27) — 7 years ago

Monika Fellmer

10

Good chardonnay ... Very recommendable
— 10 years ago

Paul Groves

9.1

Nice blend from South Africa. — 10 years ago

ESF

8.9

Fairly dark golden color w/toasty oak & brioche on nose, also some flint & stone alongside pineapple, lemon oil & orange rind. Fat silky & viscous across mid palate, a bit sluggish w/wood slightly overtaking fruit on palate. Still impressive but I’m a few years late in this. I’m a Folatieres guy - can’t recall where I picked up this bottle. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.0

Light cold color with a clay soil nose. Notes of light citrus, ginger, white flowers, some caramel and butterscotch, some earth. Fruit is decent. Ample acidity. While not what I would deem all-out POX, this definitely has a little bit of the sherry/butterscotch, caramel thing going on. Usually this bottle would be emptied quickly with this group and it had half a bottle left at the end of the night. That's your rating right there. — 3 years ago

Peter Keohan

9.4

Lovely soft mousse great balance and length beautiful bottle — 4 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.6

Bouchard Aine and Fils 2016 pinot noir. The bouquet is hot cherry pie. Big cherry fruit on the beginning with caramel and vanilla notes in the middle. The finish is completely wonderful with strawberry and oak. The finish has no sourness and ends mildly dry leaving a thirst for more!!! And its 10 dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — 6 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

8.9

'06 vintage — 10 years ago

with Matthew and Jeremiah

Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

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

9.4

2009 vintage — 10 years ago

Panja NAOE

9.8

20130401赤0円フレンチビストロ — 11 years ago