The 2012 Brut Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is just as impressive as it was earlier this year, although it appears to have shut down a touch since then. That is not a problem, though, as readers should not be thinking of opening a bottle anytime soon. Bright, creamy and explosive, the 2012 packs a serious punch. It is also painfully austere and in need of cellaring. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is truly special. Dosage is 4.7 grams per liter. Disgorged: January, 2019. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2019)
The 2012 Brut Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is just as impressive as it was earlier this year, although it appears to have shut down a touch since then. That is not a problem, though, as readers should not be thinking of opening a bottle anytime soon. Bright, creamy and explosive, the 2012 packs a serious punch. It is also painfully austere and in need of cellaring. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is truly special. Dosage is 4.7 grams per liter. Disgorged: January, 2019. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2019)
Dec 12th, 2019
Light straw (appears): white flowers, lemon, and chalk on the nose; the palate gets some complementing pastry flavors, as well. This is rich with everything in place—delicious.
Light straw (appears): white flowers, lemon, and chalk on the nose; the palate gets some complementing pastry flavors, as well. This is rich with everything in place—delicious.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Impressionnant, un peu toasté et pâtisserie, frais, minéral, mais plein, riche, équilibré et très long.
Impressive, lightly toasted, some pastry, fresh, mineral and tense, yet full and rich, balanced and very long. 93-94
Impressionnant, un peu toasté et pâtisserie, frais, minéral, mais plein, riche, équilibré et très long.
Impressive, lightly toasted, some pastry, fresh, mineral and tense, yet full and rich, balanced and very long. 93-94
Aug 3rd, 2021
Super clean and crisp with apple, citrus, almond, and chalk.
Super clean and crisp with apple, citrus, almond, and chalk.
Apr 6th, 2021
Stunning, had this for my bday (forgot take pic!) but was simply beautiful. Incredible value considering the immense quality of this beautiful wine.
Stunning, had this for my bday (forgot take pic!) but was simply beautiful. Incredible value considering the immense quality of this beautiful wine.
Sep 19th, 2020
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
