Willie Carter

9.2

An impressively attractive salmon colored robe with lively effervescence. The nose is amazing. Just the right amount of everything good. Red apples and underripe cherries for days. There’s an undercurrent of spice throughout this champagne starting here that’s positively lovely. Peaches and pastries, along with a touch of smoke.

Predominately Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs with a smattering of Pinot Noir. In the world of non vintage rosé champagnes, this stands near the top. Elegant and dry, there’s outstanding balance here and it improves in the glass over time. Restrained red fruit on the palate with some citrus peeking through. More spice on the long finish that leaves you wanting more. A superb champagne. — 4 months ago

Peter Hladun

9.2

Bright, fruity, elegant — 6 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.8

(Disgorged 1/19)- Always my favorite of the Lieux-Dits and without question one of the very best Blanc de Blancs Champagnes on the planet, it’s stunning tonight, rich, powerful and intense with crazy depth to its layers, unfurling in a Burgundy glass to reveal its complex core of rich orchard fruit, roasted nuts, gun smoke, old rum barrels and candied white flowers, all with seamless integration and balance. The palate is generous and detailed, with racy acids, waves of saline laced chalky Le Mesnil minerals and a finish that just keeps going. For me, the BdB benchmark. — 7 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Mesnil sur Oger grand cru chardonnay. This is top notch cuvée. — a year ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Full-bodied, complex, long. Outstanding. — 2 years ago

Harold Dishner

9.2

Good minerals with lots of apple — 5 years ago

with Nancy

Jason Keefer

9.0

Apple and acid, very enjoyable! — 4 months ago

with Natasha

Henry Fuseler

9.0

12/2023. Refreshing and nice flavor. Paired well with the oysters at Hall’s Chophouse. — 5 months ago

Jess

9.0

Pale straw color.
Aromas of lemon, green apple.
Dry. Tart green apple, lemon, lemon zest, mineral, subtle brioche.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 6 months ago

Brendan Baker

9.2

Green apple and pear, salted lemon, baguette, med acid ✨ — 8 months ago

Michael Patrone

9.1

Hazelnuts and green apple. Great everyday champagne — 2 years ago

Sylvain Rhainds

9.4

Quel Champagne — 3 years ago

Romain Stamm

9.0

Lots of toast and nutty notes. Good balance with a drive towards acidity. Very long length — 5 years ago

with Gabriella, Clement and 2 others

Roman Boudou

9.4

Deg. March 22 — 5 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

Romance and desire in a bottle. A pale salmon color with a plethora of pretty little bubbles. The nose is evocative and alluring with typical rosé champagne aromas of soft red fruits and warm brioche rolls.

Pure Pinot Noir from a house famed for Chardonnay and it just works so, so very well. Nice length and a wonderful personality. Just enough tension and drama to keep you more than interested. Strawberries and pears in the mouth, along with a bit of melon and apples. Very nice upon opening but much improved on the second day. Fun, fun stuff.
— 5 months ago

Peter Hladun

9.3

Absolutely delicious! — 6 months ago

Dan Michael

9.1

What a delicious bottle, full and toasty while still lean and focused. A pleasure with our Tarte Flambee — 9 months ago

Jeff S

9.5

Very fruit forward and sumptuous. You can tell this wine had a method behind the craftsmanship. Delicious with apple/pear juices. Very dry and delicious. — 2 years ago

Roberto Carli

9.1

A bit disappointing compared to the prior versions. Light, creamy mouth feel, very low lees notes but the mineral precision is not quite there — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Consistently delicious and great value in Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

Fresh, reductive, lively on the palate. Green apple, lemon, lime zest, baguette crust, pineapple, white peach, lanolin, cream, perfect chalk & minerality, yellow & white florals, beautiful acidity and rich polished finish that persists.

Photos of; one of their Grand Cru vineyards, two views of their historical museum of champagne/wine artifacts since it’s beginnings and Launois. — 5 years ago