Ruppert-Leroy
Les Cognaux Brut Nature Champagne Pinot Noir
Champagne, France
Nervy and tense. Lime and saline minerality. Other worldly juice.
Nervy and tense. Lime and saline minerality. Other worldly juice.
Dec 25th, 2014Everything about this champagne is distinct and dare I say it, special. Really pretty in the glass with an initial burst of fine bubbles. Green apples show on the nose upfront but soon transforms into a pretty unique combination of oak, smoke, and ginger. Stone fruits and roasted nuts. A faint hint of really nice red fruit with more time in the glass. Really unique and fun.
Biodynamic and truly natural champagne. Single year, single plot, single varietal. 100% Aube Pinot Noir and no dosage so the terroir of the Les Cognaux plot speaks clearly here. Zippy acidity and oh so refreshing. The balance is perfect, absolutely spot on. Disgorged in October of 2019 from the 2017 vintage.
So energetic and lively. There’s an initial burst of orchard fruit on the tongue which the racy acidity balances nicely. Toasted bread and herbs along with spice and minerality. Chalk and raspberries. Impressive length. One of the most unorthodox champagnes I’ve had and I am definitely here for it.
Everything about this champagne is distinct and dare I say it, special. Really pretty in the glass with an initial burst of fine bubbles. Green apples show on the nose upfront but soon transforms into a pretty unique combination of oak, smoke, and ginger. Stone fruits and roasted nuts. A faint hint of really nice red fruit with more time in the glass. Really unique and fun.
Biodynamic and truly natural champagne. Single year, single plot, single varietal. 100% Aube Pinot Noir and no dosage so the terroir of the Les Cognaux plot speaks clearly here. Zippy acidity and oh so refreshing. The balance is perfect, absolutely spot on. Disgorged in October of 2019 from the 2017 vintage.
So energetic and lively. There’s an initial burst of orchard fruit on the tongue which the racy acidity balances nicely. Toasted bread and herbs along with spice and minerality. Chalk and raspberries. Impressive length. One of the most unorthodox champagnes I’ve had and I am definitely here for it.
Birthday week toast on 9/25/14 for PC
Birthday week toast on 9/25/14 for PC
Sep 28th, 2014Perfect for seafood. A bit dry on its own but still delicious.
Perfect for seafood. A bit dry on its own but still delicious.
Jun 27th, 2015
Nice yellow color. Perfect mousse. Brioche and pear in the nose. Very tasty and lengthy finish!
Nice yellow color. Perfect mousse. Brioche and pear in the nose. Very tasty and lengthy finish!
Jan 16th, 2015
Started off with lime zest and a chalky finish. Day two, algae & green tomatoes. At this point, I think the fosse-grely is the best of the bunch.
Started off with lime zest and a chalky finish. Day two, algae & green tomatoes. At this point, I think the fosse-grely is the best of the bunch.
Jan 5th, 2015
Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree
Rajat had this 8 years ago
Rajat had this 8 years ago
Sep 18th, 2015
John had this 9 years ago
John had this 9 years ago
Dec 6th, 2014