Champagne Chardonnay

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017

Bakery fresh off the oven! Delightful and decadent — a month ago

Tom, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2018

Different style showing up here after a few months since I had one. — 2 months ago

Ira, Byron and 9 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 1988

Tasting group meet up with many of the regulars not able to attend . I knew the organizer invited someone whom we had not tasted with in about 15 years . He certainly made an entrance bringing this, in magnum no less. When poured it showed a fine mousse but it faded quickly. A very broad nose that hinted of some age. In the mouth it was like a sports car traveling a highway. Almond , brioche and some oxidative notes sped thru my mouth. The flavors accelerated only to linger similar to when you take your foot off the accelerator. Coasted effortlessly with no need to step on the brakes — 2 months ago

Austin, Jan and 35 others liked this
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I was fortunate to have this a year or two ago (in 750) and was completely spellbound. I’d like to find one for myself one of these days.
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Chartogne-Taillet

Sainte Anne Brut Champagne Blend

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9.2

At Oginos post Thanksgiving. Thumbs up! 35/65 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir and it shows, creamy almost velvety texture tingling with fine bubbles. 5.5g dosage. 40/60 2012/2013 harvest, disgorged 1-2016. All on back label! — 6 months ago

Ira and Severn liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Just an elegant lady. — a year ago

Ira, Bob and 3 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

I’ve now had 3 consecutive vintages (‘20-‘22) of this iconic Chardonnay, and even with the hefty price tag, it has always delivered. Big and bold but I wouldn’t say buttery, tropical fruit salad, exceptional balance with great acidity and a long, high end finish. One of those rare times when the hype is deserved. $70-$75 — 2 months ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 2004

Popped and poured to celebrate a pretty cool personal and professional achievement; enjoyed over a two hour period. This particular bottle has been stored in my cellar since release. The 2004 “La Grande Dame” pours a brilliant yellow color with medium+ viscosity and a persistent mousse of fine bubbles. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of golden raspberry, Meyer lemon, some apple, some brioche and nuts; just a touch oxidative. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. However, I feel compelled to share that this gave me the overall impression of a sort of liquid lemon-raspberry custard croissant with shaved almonds on top. It was awesome. The finish was long and there is some palpable density in this wine. So much so that I think these easily have another 10-15 years in them. That being said, this was yummy and I wouldn’t hesitate to enjoy now. — 2 months ago

Lyle, Lele and 17 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

[Tasted on April 6, 2024 at Home with Linda and Joel]

Blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Mandarin orange, apricot, pear and red fruits, with honey, ginger, vanilla and toast.
— 2 months ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 3 months ago

Douglas, Billy and 8 others liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Chardonnay

Stacy brought this and it was NOT oaky so I really liked it as did Stacy. — 4 months ago

Perrier-Jouët

Grand Brut Champagne Blend

Jeroboam for a great New Year’s Eve — 5 months ago

Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier 2013

Lovely bright tart mineral fruit. Great structure and balance — 2 months ago

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Ira, Tom and 6 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

enjoyed with a cigarette: as god intended — 2 months ago

Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

This has something for everyone. Zippy fruit, yeasty, and good depth. Best part is it isn’t crazy expensive for a comparative bottle — 2 months ago

Ira, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Structured and what a length! — 3 months ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Rosé 2008

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Orange in color, very pretty and unique.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing green apples, light grapefruits, yeast, light raspberries, citrus, limes, light earth, minerals and herbs.

This 16 year old is showing nice complexity at this point, and will continue to age nicely the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Dom Perignon is not my favorite Champagne, but this one is really delicious. I got to call it when I see it.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Robert Parker 97 points.

Elegant and robust. I just love this vintage for Dom Perignon.

A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$500.
— 3 months ago

Shay, Ron and 14 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

A rose champagne to cap off a great bday celebration. Crisp and clean with beautiful acid and some weighted berry tang — 4 months ago