Maison Montagne

Paul Bara

Special Club Brut Grand Cru Champagne 2016

This was insanely good. So well balanced. Had with Thai food. — 2 months ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Rosé 2006

2006 vintage. Cork easy to extract. A rusty rosé color. Slightly dirty/earthy with light-medium body and still plenty of acidity to shepherd the proceedings along in a timely manner. Excellent depth on the finish and well-integrated perfume in the bouquet. Another solid 5-6 years at this level before any noticeable drop-off. 2.14.26. — 3 months ago

Paul, Austin and 13 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Very cool 😎

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier d'Or 1er Cru Brut Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2017

2021 disgorgement. Best last sip with no bubbles. — 5 months ago

Severn, Rob and 7 others liked this

L. Aubry Fils

Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Xmas champs get’n it started a little late — 5 months ago

Turd liked this

Chartogne-Taillet

Les Orizeaux Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne

What a delicious classy bubbly. — 6 months ago

Tom, Jan and 2 others liked this

Egly-Ouriet

Vieilles Vignes de Pinot Noir Ambonnay Brut Grand Cru Blanc De Noirs Champagne

I am generally not a huge fan of Champagne unless it is exceptional which this is. I have always enjoyed the Blanc de Noirs style as well. Mid copper in colour. Plenty of chalky minerality on nose and palate. Fine mousse- small persistent bubbles - 72 months on lees. 100% Pinot Noir. Also aromatics of citrus and mouldy apple. The next night just as good with fewer bubbles. Much cheaper than Krug’s Clos d’Ambonnay for a similar experience I would imagine although I haven’t shelled out the considerable dosh for one of the Krug’s. — 6 months ago

Joe, Jan and 21 others liked this
Shay A

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This is a top shelf champagne and an all time favorite.
Bob McDonald

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@Shay A Totally agree Shay. I am of the same opinion. Saving up one of their Rose Champagne’s for Christmas Day.

Jacquart

Brut Mosaïque Champagne Blend

A nice gift from our travel agent. — 8 months ago

Dave, Andrew and 5 others liked this
Sharon B

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I hope you don’t mind me mentioning this on here, but I noticed that you’ve written a few more books since I first found out you had written one! Congratulations!
Roy Goble

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@Sharon B Thanks for noticing! And a few more blogs, videos, and talks!

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Ming L
8.9

The nose shows fresh apple and pear, with a subtle, fleeting hint of brioche. The palate is defined by a crisp, direct attack that yields to a somewhat firm, fruit-driven structure. Fine lively bubbles.

Not my favorite entry level NV Champagne, but it’s quite pleasant.
— 2 months ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

NV | the Sunday breakfast sparkling with scrambled eggs — 3 months ago

Andrew, Adriana and 14 others liked this

Egly-Ouriet

Les Vignes De Vrigny 1er Cru Brut Pinot Meunier Champagne 2021

Fucking stunner. I love the Pinot Meunier champagnes they’re so round and just incredible. A beautiful bottle — 4 months ago

Andrew liked this

Vilmart & Cie

Cuvée Rubis 1er Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

Non Vintage. Just lovely. Lots of strawberry and fruit. Persistent bubbles throughout drinking. — 5 months ago

Brian, Shay and 1 other liked this

Vilmart & Cie

Cœur de Cuvée Rilly-la-Montagne 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Love this champagne. I think my last bottle of it

A lot of finesse and very smooth. Drinking from a red burgundy glass.

Has a nice consistent sweetness to it that is balanced by a citrus flavor such that it’s a pleasant sweetness and not sugary.

Delicious
— 5 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 2 others liked this

Henriot

Brut Souverain Champagne

Ming L
8.9

Nice entry level Champaign with ample reserved wines (30% - 50%) that offers aromas of green apple, pear, lemon peel with hint of smoke and chalk. Vigorous bubbles. Clean and refreshing on the palate with vivid acidity. Clean cut finish. — 7 months ago

Tom and Bob liked this

Paul Bara

Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne

A small portion of Pinot Noir (which makes up approximately 80% of the blend) still wine is added for color; the balance is Chardonnay. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The Grand Rosé pours a pretty pink color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberry, red apple, a mix of orchard citrus fruit, marzipan, a hint of brioche and lovely minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and round. Very easy to like. Drink now. Disgorged February of 2025. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Ira and 16 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Heard his brother Capy Bara is very laid back.
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@Tom Casagrande lol, and great swimmer!

Henriot

Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne Blend 1996

Very mature a disappointment for the vintage . Had a 1985 the week before and it was more youthful. Not the best vintage for this cuvée. I have tasted this Champagne a few times — 4 months ago

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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Morning of 9th anniversary. First NYE in TX. Amber had a positive pregnancy test this morning! 😄 — 5 months ago

Amber McReynolds
with Amber

De Margerie

Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Smells like red berries, fresh bread and honey, and possibly pear. Complex, yet a clean finish. Yum. — 5 months ago

Ron liked this

André Clouet

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Champagne. Alltid gött. Peace — 6 months ago

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Egly-Ouriet

Cuvée des Grands Côtés Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Pinot Noir 2014

What a great wine! Pinot Noir from the Cote Champenois. Very mineral, with some nice red fruit on the palate. You can taste where a Blanc de Noir gets its profile from in this wine. Great to have this “Grand Cru” with some age on it (9 years). I picked up two bottles up in the silent bid auction of the 2025 Wine on Wheels event. Such a lucky buy. Enjoyed with home cooked grilled lamb, sautéed mushrooms with a Sherry reduction, asparagus and wild rice medley. Pretty good, although probably a touch better with something more along the lines of poultry (roast chicken or duck, maybe turkey). — 8 months ago

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