Peter

9.0

Sweet champagne but not too sweet. Fantastic considering I normally don’t like fois gras that was paired with it. — 6 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.2

You know that wonderful smell you get when you walk into a barrel room at a winery? That fruity oaky beautiful aroma that puts a smile on your face. That's exactly what I detected as I swirled and smelled. Lots of dark cherry, baking spice, and star anise on the palate with a strong oaky overtone. The wine is nicely balanced. The finish is fantastic with a lingering floral/fruit note. A fantastic wine! — 8 years ago

with Lisa

Justin Hurst

9.2

Disgorged 3-14. 9g dosage. 4 years on lees. — 8 years ago

with Heather and Elizabeth

Jayme Henderson-Steese

9.5

Rich and buttery. Baked apples and baking spices. Delicious and sultry. #chardonnay #carteblanche #2010 #sommlife — 9 years ago

with Steve

Brent Johnson

9.1

Very nice smooth. — 9 years ago

with Lucy

Kenta Terashima

9.0

Beautiful light brown color. Gasoline, earthy notes. Light bodied less tannin, after the dryness is gone, gentle sweetness reminds in your mouth with a short finish. Can't resist the second sip. — 10 years ago

Daniël Rommens

9.7

100% Pinot Meunier. A full bodied and fruity champagne. Raspberries and cherries. — 10 years ago

Eric anderson

9.3

Slight floral quality to the edgy sweetness and gorgeous black fruit. I suspect some co-fermentation here (Viognier). Lovely, lively, and lithe on the palate. Plenty of acids here, so this will pair with nearly any meats. Just to reiterate, this is not your typical Paso syrah (no offense), but an elegant rendition of the grape. — 10 years ago

Raymon Carr

9.5

Raymon had this 11 years ago

Molly Ringe

General Manager Skillet Diner

9.1

Negrette! Forgotten or just strange-this is fun and delicious grape that deserves not attention — 13 years ago

Joe Davant

9.0

Very nice but a bit too pricey. — 6 years ago

Bill Masullo

9.0

Good stuff...happy New Years — 8 years ago

Troy Givens

9.1

Always enjoy a Drappier Champagne! — 8 years ago

Ryan Mayeda

9.0

nice dry sparkling wine, would also be good for cocktail-making. — 9 years ago

Matt Easton

9.2

Blackberry, low tannin — 9 years ago

with Parker de

Levi Glenn

9.0

Farewell lunch wine. Supper leesy, but with a little air started showing its character. Thanks @Darren Delmore for sharing. — 9 years ago

with Suphada, Craig and 1 other

Emily Kresie-Harrington

9.0

Bubbles and vacation time...oh, yeah (using best Duff Man voice)! Good Chenin character with lightly toasted brioche, marzipan, yellow apple, pear, zesty minerality. Tasty stuff and good bargain. Definitely favors the fruit over autolytic or barrel notes. — 10 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

8.9

Thanks to all the talk lately about Cabernet Franc made me want to open another Loire beauty. On the nose I am getting cherry, raspberry, currant, a chalky note, graphite, and some pepper. The palate finds very expressive, rasperry, plum, the typical vegetal notes, bell pepper, firm tannins, and good acidity. Another good Cab Franc from the Loire. Bought for around $ 13.99. — 10 years ago

NJ Beekman

9.2

100% cab franc from whole foods
Loire valley France
— 11 years ago

Damien Wilson

9.1

I knew of Mâcon, but didn't realise there was a tasty relative in the family... — 11 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.4

Deep and brooding dark fruit not quiet at peak — 7 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

This exceptionally clean, refreshing Champagne comes from the northwest part of the region in the tiny village of Brouillet. It is composed of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Meunier all from the Ariston estate and aged five years on the lees. Paul likes a good pop, so this starts out at seven atmospheres of pressure as opposed to the usual six. The Carte Blanche has citric zip, and very subtle depth that is worth searching for! — 8 years ago

Scott Stewart

9.1

Straight delicious and, oddly enough, a wonderful find at Costco. — 8 years ago

Troy Koehlar

9.1

Perfect for brunch. — 9 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

9.1

Lot of spice and cinnamon. Clean. Bright. Chablis like. From similar soils I'm told. — 9 years ago

Mark Buchanan

9.2

Black pepper and herbs dominate rich, spicy dark fruits, cedar and fruit on the long finish — 10 years ago

Nick Liang

9.3

Barely ready to drink with impeccable balance of fruit, residual and acidity. Will develop into something significant! — 10 years ago

Sarah C

9.8

Perfect. Apple, pie crust, mineral, vibrant and fabulous. Mille mercis à la famille Ariston! — 10 years ago

Armen Khachaturian

10

Blanc de Noir...need I say more? — 11 years ago

Peter Monteleone

Sales & Marketing Martine's Wines

8.9

My first taste of the 12. Nils you were right, killer. Can't wait to try the Grand Mouton (from magnum!). — 11 years ago