Even for a basic, it's way too basic, and unfortunately sluggish as well. It gains points for not being overtly sweet and confectionery I suppose, but it's a bulbous dollop of honeyed lemon and…
Pours a beautiful orange-salmon color, with an affable delivery of nectarine skin, orange rind, pear, and stone, this is a Grande Dame that is as friendly as ever. There is a slight alkaline bite on…
At La Table de Pavie, St. Emilion. By the glass. Though a bit bready on entry, this food-friendly crowd pleaser is rescued by a nicely placed bead of acidity that saves it from becoming too doughy.…
Quince, chalk, lemon pith, steel, panko, and some pumice. Fairly linear and straightforward on the attack. Never fully dropped on the mid-palate, riding superficial through the finish. Medium weight…
Strawberry water, watermelon, lemon seed, cantaloupe rind, and chalk. A lithe and instantly drying attack, with a hollow mid-palate; finishes dry and somewhat bitter, with the pithy lemon seed note…
My previous note from March 23, 2018 applies. Unfortunately, I find very little interest to be had here with this Champagne. It doesn't do much to offend necessarily, but it sure ain't trying to win…
An easy going sipper that rewards with the most basic of pleasure; essentially zero cerebral eminence to be had here. Nevertheless, straightforward notes of yellow and white citrus, bread dough, and…
