Here we have the Benoit Lahaye ‘Blanc de Noirs’ – a non-vintage white bubbly made with 100% Pinot Noir, representing a blend of two parcels in Bouzy (Vaux-Bétins & Raies Tortues), each contributing a unique personality to the cuvée.
Harking back to more traditional winemaking methods, it was barrel-fermented naturally & bottled without filtration.
It has a pale gold hue w/ expressive aromas & flavors of baked red apple, cider, raspberry, fruit cake, lemon curd, cherry blossom, toast, clove, cinnamon, pastry, almond paste, and nougat next to chiseled mineral & wet stone notes.
With an ‘extra brut’ dosage (5g of sugar/L), this wine is bone dry, with a fine-beaded, creamy mousse, that is nicely balanced by a racy acidity. It has a kinetic energy & persistent finish. It’s absolutely delicious.
Who ever said you can’t sip bubbles on a Monday night?
I believe every day is worth celebrating in one form or another. Plus, this counts as studying for our WSG Champagne Masters class. Also, it’s Eiffel Tower Day!!
Cheers. — 6 months ago
Light bodied and character. — 10 months ago
Sister in law opened this for me at her girls party. So good. — 4 years ago
Tout est fondu, c’est équilibré, rien à redire si ce n’est un petit manque de complexité. J’ai adoré la finesse — 6 years ago
Gripping, austere, reductive, mineral-laced and utterly cerebral. That describes the general appeal of this very well-crafted entry level bottling. But it remains expressive, aromatic, lifted and graceful. This vintage has proven to be one of the best gateways into serious and traditional Burgundy wines for many of my customers, earning it a couple of extra points from me. — 7 years ago
A GSM blend that is 75 percent Grenache. Great balance, nice fruitiness. December 2024. — 9 months ago
Vintage 2015 — 5 years ago
Delicious. — 7 years ago
Bida benito estu — 5 months ago
Very well made, better even the second day — 9 months ago
Anna birthday wine — 4 years ago
Blooming acidity. — 6 years ago
Great with caviar — 7 years ago
Alvaro Bustillos
La paulee ultimo dia le pre cheval
Wow con raj — 4 months ago