Tasted 30 August 2026
France · Champagne Purchased
Another go at this wine yields a bit more of a weightier result than my previous bottle. Fresh and focused, the 2021 base has been more boney than the 2020, but its lift and verve are undeniable. As before, this shoots…
Riper than my previous bottle, with a full mouthfeel that is enveloping and at times a little rich. Enough tension to keep it all intact, but not the speediest of deliveries. It’s a yummy sample, and…
Again, a performance marked by freshness, the 2018 offers both white rock-infused energy and white/yellow melon, lemon pith, and crunchy green, white, and yellow pear fruit notes that give some…
This 2021 base is a bit more anemic and boney than the 2020 base I had recently. Crunchy strawberry and chalk dominate. The 2020 also had 4.5 g/L dosage (compared to 4 here). The 2021 is best with…
