If you don’t know this domaine, you should. This one is their least expensive cuvée. Soft, easy tannin and strawberry. At this price, well could be the season’s red party... read more →
A relative newcomer, Marie started in 2010 and is showing terrific promise. She destems the côt. Gamay is whole cluster which gives it an edge. Tart, full and spicy.
My note? This feels good. I have no idea what it means, but what more do you want from bubbles. Combination of stainless, foudres, old demi-muids and barriques.
Francis asked me to make sure you knew that because this is a solera (25% of 2006 is added to a 75% blend of past vintages dating back to 1997)... read more →
Can only find the photo for the 2005 (which I have not tasted). Here's a fifth dimension, with a marshmallow kicker and a non-citrusy orange rind.
Bone dry and no sulfur in an exquisite bubbly that has a touch of ripeness on finish. Good caviar choice. Don’t serve too cold.
Bordelet is the star. And this pear cider, with a touch of sweet, just a touch is thrillingly delicious with a splash of bubble. From terroir of schist and granite.
Quaffable, elegant, feminine, whispery, with just a little bit of grit and tannin to give it the right attitude.
When I first tasted this I wrote—retaste. Verdict. It’s as yum as I thought. Drink now or whenever, but before your firstborn goes to high school.
Kind of delish. Great price. Glou Glou. Carbonic. Easy, a spice kick.