Mike Evans

9.3

It starts with some smoke on the nose, which gives way to lemon as it airs out. A nice balance of richness and minerality and acidity, and while the oak is noticeable, it acts as a spice that complements the savoriness without overwhelming it. — 11 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Acts half its age, fresh as a daisy which is something to admire in this vintage. Easily another 20 years here. Probably much better in 5 years. — 12 years ago

Sophie Menin

9.8

A wine with two acts. Memorable... — 12 years ago

Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.8

Still a baby. Can you imagine a 14 year old white wine that sill needs time? Best closer to cellar temp (55 degrees) as it acts more like a GC Wh. Burg than Champagne. Supple and soft with a right lemony core and just a hint of fresh dough. — 13 years ago

Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.1

Acts an awful lot like Sancerre. Citrus pith and herbs. — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.5

Savart, and @spume and I are donning aprons. All auspicious acts. — 12 years ago

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Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.5

One of the best showings of the night. Fine tannins, fresh fruit, maturity. All grown-up with a few more acts to go. Pleasurable and smart. — 12 years ago

Ian Blackburn

9.8

Produced by Anselme and Corinne Selosse - owners of "les Avizes" hotel - a place I will visit to learn more about this fascinating producer. This wine is not like any champagne you have had before, your "initiale" impression might jolt your senses!! You must have an open mind and allow this wines innate qualities to take over. *oxidized style, a kiss of balsamic or sherry from time in wood and age of cuvée - this wine was disgorged in 2011 and is a blend of 03-04-05. I think a Tete de cuvée seeker will stumble on this wine and try to fit it in the wrong frame - at $250 it comes with expectations that a good Sommelier will need to steer. This is not like Krug or anything else - it is so unique that you probably need to totally remove your mind from Champagne.... With that said, this wine haunts my mind!!! Two days later it is all I can think about. I will attempt to describe: stewed apricot, lime zest, quince, balsamic, vanilla, and a bubble so faint that it acts like a housekeeper just refreshing the room that is your palate. Haunting - charming - devious - sensual - erotic - mind altering....must have again soon. — 12 years ago

Agustín Vidal

9.6

Beautiful Nebbiolo which exposes delicious bitter cherries, violets and tar. Mouthwatering high acidity, together with appealing chewy tannins and great body, which acts as a columns and mingle this two factors together — 12 years ago

Chris Zitzman

9.7

Whoa. If you can find this anywhere near $40- grab it. Acts and has the pedigree of wines priced twice that. Great. Great juice. — 13 years ago