Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The only Champagne in their flight. First time having this producer.

It has gentle, micro bubbles. Soft mousse. Again, a touch sweet. At least for me. Seems more than 9g. It is interesting to me that with all of France’s rather strict wines laws, I have seen extra brut over 6g & brut over 9g.

Full cherries to kirsch quality, strawberries, pomegranate and raspberries. Gentle dry herbal notes, moist, crumbled chalk & limestone, yeast notes, some white spice, sea fossil/spray, crumbled grey volcanics, pink & red roses, pleasant round acidity, nicely polished finish that is more fruit than earth as it sets and lasts 45 seconds to a minute. — 8 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — 3 years ago

Raj Harb

9.4

An electric bottle of champagne. So light, energetic, floral/bright red fruit. Really good. Mar 2020 disg. — 5 years ago

Stacy S

9.4

Super tasty New Year’s Bubbles — 5 years ago

with Leslie

Bryan Garcia

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.6

Where's my party hat? — 10 years ago

Alyssa Rapp

CEO/Founder Bottlenotes

9.5

Perfect Memorial Day toast! — 11 years ago

H A

9.1

クリスマスディナーの時 — 12 years ago

Alan Weinberg

9.3

recent disgorgement. Delicious. — 8 months ago

Manj Gunawardane

9.1

Lovely nose of ripe pear, honey, cake frosting. Pretty easy to sip - round, toasty, decent acidity, slight pleasant bitterness, fresh enough but age showing nicely. — a year ago

Frederic Lebourg

9.4

Excellent champagne. Fermented in wood barrels, fine bubbles, low acidity even though dosage is minimal. — 4 years ago

Byron Fuller

9.2

June 2016 disgorgement. Bracing salinity. Really marvelous. — 5 years ago

Orlando Müller

8.9

Rote Beeren.
Mittlerer Körper.
Schöner Abgang. Trinkt sich schön. — 5 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

2 November 2015. Manhattan Wine Company, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

Paul Burns

9.8

Loved this. — 11 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Light yellow in color.

Strong nose of apples, yeast, spices, bread, minerals and sea salt.

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

Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, pears, light earth, yeast, vegetables, spices and bitter herbs.

Nice finish with limes and almonds.

This 13 year old Vintage Champagne feels young and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

Rich and extracted with lots of bread notes. Elegant and robust.

Showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Paired beautifully with fresh oysters.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120. — 8 months ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.5

2008 based — 2 years ago

Willie Carter

9.0

Light shimmering gold in the glass with a plethora of small, profuse bubbles. Primarily Pinot Noir and that’s clearly evident on the nose. Peaches and plums with a strong infusion of dried strawberries and red cherries. Apples aplenty with cinnamon rolls and toasted nuts.

One of the more esteemed growers, Paul Bara produces nothing but exemplary champagnes including this entry level bottle. Unmistakably Bouzy, their wines always represent the terroir and terrain so very clearly. 80/20 PN/CH with a dosage of 7 g/l and disgorged in September of 2020. The kicker here is the 50% of reserve wines they use for the final blend. Just astonishing and makes a huge difference.

The acidity here is tight with a bit of zip but mellows out over time given air. Nice harmony and balance, as usual. Apples and cherries dominant on the tongue. Creaminess abounds with medium spice and hazelnut. Amongst entry level grower champagnes, there just aren’t many better than this. Always an instant buy. — 4 years ago

Chris Harvey

9.1

Delicious grower champagne. Great recommendation from @Sarah O'Kelley — 8 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Very fresh! Great bubbles, beautiful, fresh apple and pear fruit. What a treat. — 10 years ago

with Todd, Mariah and 2 others

Olivia Noren

8.9

Dryyyyy and bubbly — 11 years ago