Francoise Bedel

Comme Autrefois Brut Champagne Blend

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Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
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Jonathan Clark

L: CB040517, 11 years on lees. 55 PM, 30 Chard, 15 PN. Nutty, sherry notes, citrus, bright acidity. Golden yellow, excellent display. Wonderful nose of baking spice, vanillin and lavender. In celebration of going under contract on house in Golden. A spectacular celebratory toast!

L: CB040517, 11 years on lees. 55 PM, 30 Chard, 15 PN. Nutty, sherry notes, citrus, bright acidity. Golden yellow, excellent display. Wonderful nose of baking spice, vanillin and lavender. In celebration of going under contract on house in Golden. A spectacular celebratory toast!

Jul 1st, 2020
Riddley Walker

Harvest majority from 2004
Time on lees: 11 years
DD: December 2016

Лимонные цукаты, айва, конфитюр из желтого грейпфрута, карамель, хлебная корка, лактонный шлейф. Тельно, с ленивым, едва ощутимым муссом и ненапористой, но собранной кислотностью. Щедро и полно, в меру глубоко и развито, с поддерживающей фруктовый объём естественной свежестью. Не супер-утонченно, но по-хорошему экспрессивно. При длительной аэрации чуть проседает в структуре.

Harvest majority from 2004
Time on lees: 11 years
DD: December 2016

Лимонные цукаты, айва, конфитюр из желтого грейпфрута, карамель, хлебная корка, лактонный шлейф. Тельно, с ленивым, едва ощутимым муссом и ненапористой, но собранной кислотностью. Щедро и полно, в меру глубоко и развито, с поддерживающей фруктовый объём естественной свежестью. Не супер-утонченно, но по-хорошему экспрессивно. При длительной аэрации чуть проседает в структуре.

Feb 3rd, 2019
Liinaa Berry

10 years on lees. Rich and creamy style of champagne with stewed nectarine and lemon curd. Super fine bubbles, a very intense pleasure to drink, the kind you never want to end. 2001 vintage is a 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay. Vallee de la Marne. Exquisite.

10 years on lees. Rich and creamy style of champagne with stewed nectarine and lemon curd. Super fine bubbles, a very intense pleasure to drink, the kind you never want to end. 2001 vintage is a 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Chardonnay. Vallee de la Marne. Exquisite.

May 19th, 2016
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