Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging. — 3 months ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Smooth and soft apple tones and some pear and honey. — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

A pull from the cellar to toast my son’s (our first) graduation from High School! The 2006 La Grande Dame pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is autolytic and developing with notes of ripe and tart orchard fruits: Bosc pear, green apple, strawberry, raspberry, lemon curd, toasted brioche, marzipan, honeysuckle and chalky, limestone minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and creamy. These are in a fabulous spot. Drink now through 2036+. Disgorged October of 2016. — 6 months ago

Mackenzie Svee

8.9

long-lasting aromas of citrus, white fruits and flowers. Expressive and delicate, the cuvée demonstrates a great purity, always with perfect balance between freshness and vinosity. Simple, apple, — 8 months ago

Naoki Kondo

9.5

Having this, my weekend became perfect after a long hiking. Thanks Ichiro!! Pear, honey and hay. I love this complex flavor and note! — a year ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

More grapefruit and citrus than I usually find champagne. A little yeast and pear. — 3 years ago

Ainsley

9.1

Green apple, bright citrus and brioche notes. Always a delight! — 4 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Beautiful #andersonvalley #sparkling wine that punches a good deal higher than its price class. Apple, lemon, touch of toast towards the finish - the $60 bottle price at a casually upscale restaurant in Frisco / Plano represents great QPR. — 6 months ago

Gene Buonviri

9.0

Salmon pink color, crisp , fresh with a great acidic balance. Green apple, red raspberry and tangerine. Delicious, need more! — 4 months ago

with Justinian

Ron Siegel

9.3

My last 6pk out of multiple cases purchased in 2014. Fresh with notes of lemon, citrus, green apple, ginger & brioche — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Plush and broad. Notes of apple and poached pear… developed and mature but still fresh. Very poised. Supple. Great — 7 months ago

with Major-General, David and 1 other

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2010 vintage. This is firing on all cylinders now. Phenomenal. Impossibly gossamer featuring pear, Meyer lemon and traces of minerals. Wowzers. A fave Champagne producer and this is worth the search. 02.22.25. — 10 months ago

Jessica Schumacher

10

Best. Brut. Bubbles. Expensive but worth it. Some dry earth but lots of apple and pear. Everything has to compete with this. Serve with cheeseburgers and fries!!! — 3 years ago

Sierra Kiner

9.2

Gold color, elegant, concentrated. Rich brioche and biscuit creaminess cut with bright underripe fruit acidity (lemon, peach). No apple notes yay. — 4 years ago

with Brennen

Conrad Green

9.4

Bright and clear. Sharp steely edges and prickly apple and citrus fruit. Great structure. Bright and precise. Fine laser like acidity — 4 months ago

with David and Matt

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach, melon and lemon citrus zest, with notes of honey and herbs. Medium+ finish ending with fruit, balanced acidity and floral mineral character. — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The final wine at the First Growth Bordeaux Lunch at the Downs Club last Saturday…. and what a great way to finish a wonderful lineup. I recall Apricot and Pear on a palate of profound intensity which delivers on the powerful nose. An obviously sweet palate with enough racy acid to keep things interesting and fresh. Will last until the late 2030s at least. Terrific! — 7 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

They are the King’s of Champagne for a reason.

Beautiful mousse. Both yellow & white stone fruits, tropicals, lime & lemon zest/pulp, green & red apple, cream to whipped cream, ginger skin, grey volcanics-limestone minerals, white spice, taunt chalk, baguette crust, sea fossils/foam, white spring flowers, yellow lilies, excellent acidity, balance, structure, tension & elegance for days with a finish that ends balanced on fruit & minerality.

@Delmonico Steakhouse Las Vegas — 7 months ago

Vanessa

9.4

Complex aromas and flavors of brioche, biscuit, flaky croissant, toast, almond paste, cream, lemon curd, baked yellow apple, pear, chalk, and white blossom 🥂🥂 — 3 years ago

with Deked1

Dan

9.3

Crispy apple, honey, yeast. Small, elegant bubbles, lots of toasty notes but good acidity to keep it balanced. Save for a few years if you can - it seems like it will age very well. — 4 years ago