Emmanuel Brochet

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Lush and funky, and even a bit wobbly at first, the 2022 Le Mont Benoit is a cuddly baby cow compared to previous iterations. Precision struggles to come to full form, though a couple hours of air…

Reviewed 16 August 2026

2022

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Rosé d'assemblage Extra Brut

France · Champagne

Rich, dark, and fruity, with black cherry, black raspberry soda, and licorice dominating the profile. Lacks the chalky tension and/or citrus elements that I personally prefer in a rose. No watermelon…

Reviewed 15 August 2026

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Pours a beautiful golden/bronze color. Initially tight in delivery, with a linear shot of Mirabelle plum, ginger, and chalk. Bitter on the finish, with a bite that signals the need for more time in…

Reviewed 29 May 2026

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Red apple, apricot, honey, and pear notes are complimented by limestone and ginger flavors. The balance is notable, as is the bead of sophistication overlayed by a welcomed kiss of bark and funk from…

Reviewed 7 March 2026

2021

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Rosé d'assemblage Extra Brut

France · Champagne

Prevalent black cherry and muddled strawberry fruit flavors dominate the attack, kept in proper line with higher riding chalk and white melon rind elements preventing this from becoming too heavy.…

Reviewed 19 December 2025

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Rosé de Saignée

France · Champagne

Black. Cherry. Soda. Pop.

Reviewed 15 December 2025

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

A beautiful showing, with balanced weight and volume pushing out flavors of yellow apple, grilled lemon, apricot, roasted walnuts, granite, golden raisin, cherry water, ginger, white pepper, and…

Reviewed 9 December 2025

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut (2015) Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Probably the best it has performed over the last couple of years, with a really nice balance of richness and tension. It's got a small nip on the tail that makes for a slightly edgy finish, but is…

Reviewed 9 September 2022

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut (2015) Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Much less abrasive than the previous bottle. Richer, fuller, and fresher. A little more tension would be desired, but otherwise a very satisfying bottle of Champagne. Entering into a nice window now.…

Reviewed 1 May 2021

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut (2015) Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

2015 base, with PM, PN, and Chard components in fairly even thirds. Brassy and at times a bit unpolished, but still maintained brightness and energy. Grilled lemon, red apple, roasted walnuts,…

Reviewed 21 January 2020

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

Same notes as 1/17/19. Best served in large BDX stemware. A wine with some heft, but also bright lift. Finishes seriously focused. Chiseled without ever being sharp. Amazingly complex. 94-95+ points.…

Reviewed 2 April 2019

NV

Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit

Champagne · Premier Cru

20% 2011. 80% 2012. 11 months sur lies. Bottled unfined and unsulfured.

Reviewed 17 January 2019

Reviews