Vintage 2011, disgorged July 2020, 8 years on the lees, this is an excellent wine.
The only other 2011 I can remember drinking was the Comtes de Champagne which was not so good.
This was a complete bottle of champagne.On the nose there is bright citrus, floral, and yeasty buttery scents. It has very good structure, nice acidity, small persistent bubbles and a long rich finish.
This is definitely an amazing bottle from what is considered a very poor year. YUM!!!
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Haven’t had 2011 EO, but did enjoy Comtes. Will grab one of I see one. Great note.
Just a provocative question: why do houses declare vintages in less than good vintages?
Too much $ to be made?
No judgment on your experience/note. Happy you defied expectation. I’ve had some of my best wine moments with “off” vintages.
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