60% Touriga Nacional
20% Touriga Franca
20% Tinta Roriz
Dark purple color, with a lot of earthy components. Floral notes with a wooden accents, vanilla, and dark ripened fruit. All with a bit of leather. Nicely balanced with just a medium tannin structure. A lot softer than the flavors and scents give off. I think it’s delicious, and the 2018 is drinking quite primely right now. — 4 months ago
Complex yet smooth with honey apricot pear tones with longhorn finish of minerality — 3 months ago
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black fruits, wood, earth, spices, tobacco, vegetables, coffee, herbs and chocolates.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, coffee, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and black tea.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Israel. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant.
Complex and well structured with good balance. Feels like a very rich Left Bank Bordeaux.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.
This 4 year old Cabernet is still young but already Complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, and bring out the complexity and structure, but good right out of the bottle too.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah and 2% Petite Sirah.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$50. — 4 months ago
This exceeds expectations - one of the finer rosé champagnes in its price range.
The nose is vibrant and layered, with bright aromas of raspberry, grapefruit, Asian pear, and clementine, and a delicate touch of brioche. On the palate, it offers a refined mousse, lively acidity, and a beautiful interplay of subtle minerality and grapefruit zest. The finish is long, crisp, and clean. About 1/3 of Chardonnay with unspecified Pinot still wines blended. — 2 months ago
05.21.25
Quite refreshing. — 3 months ago
Always good. Sweet but balanced, with some interesting notes below the sugar. At Dena and Dan's. — 5 months ago
Smells of dark cherries, Coke, vanilla, some apple pie, cinnamon. The initial taste is really great - loads of rich, fruity (prunes) and vanilla sweetness, offset with an interesting tannin. It has a medium finish where the oak becomes more pronounced. Best brandy I’ve had in a while. — 5 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Champagne Pommery – Brut Royale
Reims, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A signature non-vintage brut from the historic Maison Pommery, created in homage to Madame Louise Pommery, who revolutionized Champagne in 1874 by launching the first successful Brut style. Crafted from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, sourced from over 40 carefully selected villages across the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and surrounding areas.
Aromas & Flavors
Nose: lively and elegant, showing green apple, citrus zest, fresh berries, and delicate florals.
Palate: vibrant and approachable, with notes of red fruit, lemon, brioche, and honeyed almond, balanced by a smooth texture and a long, clean finish.
Mouthfeel
Crisp, bright, and cheerful with a silky mousse. It carries freshness and finesse without being overly dry, offering harmony between fruitiness and elegance.
Winemaking & Style
Made in the traditional méthode champenoise, this cuvée reflects Pommery’s fresh, vivacious house style. Extended aging on lees adds depth and subtle pastry notes while retaining brightness.
Food Pairing
Pairs effortlessly with oysters, shrimp cocktail, sushi, light poultry dishes, or creamy cheeses. Also excellent as a versatile aperitif for celebrations.
Verdict
A vivid, refined, and timeless Champagne, capturing the legacy of Madame Pommery’s pioneering spirit. Smooth, lively, and endlessly enjoyable — a brut that never disappoints. — 20 days ago