Tasted 11 September 2026
France · Champagne Purchased
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 certainly an easy…
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…
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…
