100% Pinot. Rich, creamy, a little bitter. Long finish. Almost clear.
100% Pinot. Rich, creamy, a little bitter. Long finish. Almost clear.
Apr 25th, 2015
2008. Man, I still can't figure out why nobody cares about Coteaux Champenois except me. This is gorgeous. I actually might have pegged it for red Burgundy at first as it is thicker and heavier than Coteaux Champenois pinot tends to be. But it still has that characteristic Champenois minerality that doesn't really fit with any Burgundy I can think of, as if the wine was full of metal shavings. There's a somewhat gamy layer there too which comes out on the back end. This is really nice, not quite as graceful or weightless as some CC but still a very elegant and satisfying drink and packed with personality.
2008. Man, I still can't figure out why nobody cares about Coteaux Champenois except me. This is gorgeous. I actually might have pegged it for red Burgundy at first as it is thicker and heavier than Coteaux Champenois pinot tends to be. But it still has that characteristic Champenois minerality that doesn't really fit with any Burgundy I can think of, as if the wine was full of metal shavings. There's a somewhat gamy layer there too which comes out on the back end. This is really nice, not quite as graceful or weightless as some CC but still a very elegant and satisfying drink and packed with personality.
May 8th, 2015
2008. Showed the vintage. Opened nicely over the evening, but not one of my favorites.
2008. Showed the vintage. Opened nicely over the evening, but not one of my favorites.
Jun 9th, 2015
Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
