Christine Havens

9.6

A colossus, the Jacques Selosse V.O. Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is, as with all of his wines, a Champagne of immeasurable depth and complexity. Expressive notes of buttered croissant, Meyer Lemon Budino, golden apple, marzipan, Madagascar Vanilla seed pod, and smoke. A rich golden orb in the glass with a fine perlage, it is intense and powerful. Crafted in Selosses' slightly oxidative style, a taught, electric mineral vein of acidity that cuts precisely and cleanly through it's core, leading into white grapefruit, lemon thyme and chalk. Great length. Disgorged 10.28.13 — 11 years ago

Helen Keplinger

Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines

9.4

Candied violets, cognac soaked cherry, cedar, wet tobacco, cassis, Madagascar vanilla. Beautiful — 12 years ago

Brian S

9.7

Lemon, passion fruit brûlée, lemongrass and Madagascar vanilla. — 12 years ago

George Leon

9.4

Full Rutherford Blast, chocolate covered black cherries , cigar box and madagascar vanilla seed on the nose, dark hugh friut and balanced tannins with great texture and long finish — 11 years ago

Joseph McDonald

9.7

One of my favorites...layers of subtle velvety fruit, lead pencil shavings, graphite, strawberry, Madagascar vanilla bean, hint of 3 day old rose pedals, 30-40 second finish. Everything you could possibly want out of a Napa cabernet. — 12 years ago

with Cole

Diedra West

9.1

Diedra had this 12 years ago

Jeremy Anslow

9.8

Rich indulgent blueberry compote, juicy black currant, light fresh blonde tobacco, Madagascar vanilla bean, dry turned red earth and red rose stem. — 11 years ago

Michael Housewright

Writer/Photographer Wine Enthusiast Magazine

9.2

This brilliant wine was served with freshly cut Seascape strawberries, local clover honey, fennel salt, orange zest, and a small scoop of 3 Twins Madagascar Vanilla — 11 years ago

with Katherine and Chris

Danny Aliaga

9.5

Incredible balance, deep red fruit,
Heavy Madagascar vanilla bean, delicious — 12 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.4

Violets, rose petals, cedar, leather, tobacco, dried cherry. Luscious, mature tannins with a hint of Madagascar vanilla and a very long finish! — 12 years ago

with Natalie