Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2010 pours a light straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart tropical fruits: star fruit, passion fruit, lightly toasted brioche, and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and absolutely loaded with minerals. The texture is notable as starts creamy and then seems to thin out. This leans heavily towards its structure; almost to the point of austerity. Needs and air and food to unlock its best. Drink now through 2035.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2010 pours a light straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart tropical fruits: star fruit, passion fruit, lightly toasted brioche, and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and absolutely loaded with minerals. The texture is notable as starts creamy and then seems to thin out. This leans heavily towards its structure; almost to the point of austerity. Needs and air and food to unlock its best. Drink now through 2035.
Jul 21st, 2025
I’m having trouble finding anything wrong with these bubbles- they are the perfect combination of yeastiness and sweetness of a cake with an extraordinary butter frosting, and a fruit compote on the side. Serious structure, and a little bitterness creeping in only at the finish.
I’m having trouble finding anything wrong with these bubbles- they are the perfect combination of yeastiness and sweetness of a cake with an extraordinary butter frosting, and a fruit compote on the side. Serious structure, and a little bitterness creeping in only at the finish.
May 15th, 2022
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
