Hey Nick,
How was that Jacquesson?
I have an earlier bottle from that series but the one from Ay and I have a couple of their Degorgement Tardif bottles plus quite a few of the ‘7-series’ bottles from various years; @Frank_Murray_III has always suggested trying a tasting with one of each but I can never manage to make that happen…anyway I hate to be that guy but whenever I get the sticker shock of the recolte bottles then see how many bottles of the ‘7 whatever’ series they’re on I could buy I always wonder if it’s worth the splurge.
Any note would be appreciated
I do think it was #4 of this lineup for me, but it had very stiff competition to be fair. It’s a nice champagne made in a richer more oxidative style, which I tend to enjoy. The complexity and finish may have lacked ever so slightly, but I’m splitting hairs. It’s very good champagne and one I’d be happy to drink again.
Not sure why my response didn’t link as a reply… odd
Extracted from a thread just posted: Learning more about {white} Burgundy: Our Blind Wine Dinner Group took it to another level with a flight of 5 wines from 2017 Meursault-Perrieres after a 2006 Taittinger Comtes
2006 TAITTINGER COMTES de CHAMPAGNE BLAMC de BLANC- my bring poured blind; it had a yellow gold color, but no other real indications of aging, “2006 is a ripe vintage; though it is perceived as a “low acid” year, the combination of ripe tartaric acidity and high natural ABV gives the wine structure and precision)”; as with most all other bottles I’ve had of this Comtes, it had bright acidity that embellished the aromas and tastes of ginger, honey and toasty brioche accented ripe lemon, lime citrus fruit and yellow apple notes; it had a wondrous creamy mouthfeel with some weight which carried all of the goodness to the back end where it just hung on for a long, satisfying finish; this was a really good bottle.
After lots of discussion, the others concluded this was in the 2006- 2008 range, a blanc de blanc and from a big house; one had it perfectly. We’re learning.
Cheers,
Blake
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I got two cases delivered recently. They have been terrific! I need to look at the disgorgement date…
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NV Olivier Horiot Champagne Cuvée Soléra Brut Nature - France, Champagne (2/1/2026)
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over 1.5 hrs. –
– no dosage –
– bottled: Sept. 13, 2021 –
– disgorged: Sept. 26, 2022 –
– blend of all 7 permitted varieties –
NOSE: oxidative and nutty now; smells aged; light pizzelle cookie.
BODY: tan-yellow color; fine bubbles, but a lazy bead; medium-light bodied.
TASTE: even more of an aged profile on the palate than on the nose; very dry, but still with rich flavor. Drink Now.
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Had some fun in France for work. Billecart-Salmon 2012 BdB, Rendez-vous No 7, and No 8. The Blanc de Blanc is always a stunner. It was so refreshing after all the red wine we had on the trip. No 7 Meunier was so rich and round, but still had freshness. It was starting to feel really mature as a complete contrast to No 8. No 8 felt pretty hallow in comparison. Sure, the No 8 was livelier, but it was pretty thin, but if you like Laurent Perrier’s Grand Siecle you’ll like No 8. I never knew about these Meunier sku’s until I saw them in a wine shop in Bordeaux.
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Thanks for the notes. I love Billecart-Salmon.
I’ve never thought of LP Grand Siècle as thin, but many iterations can feel tight and unyielding until they have plenty of age.
We had champagne party at the local wine shop Saturday and many great bottles. About 50 people so didn’t get a chance to try everything or even see what all was opened but of the champagne I tried my favorites of the night were 2006 Dom and 2014 Cristal. They opened 5 bottles of Cristal to make sure everyone got some. Standard get together, everyone brings a bottle per person. Had a great time with friends and it helped to have great champagnes as well.
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2019 Michel Gonet Champagne Les 3 Terroirs Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs
First tried this at a retailer tasting and was impressed. 100% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil sur Oger, Montegoeux and Vindey. 4g/l dosage. Disgorged June 2020. Clear white color. Aggressive bead. Citrusy notes with green apple and a slight saltiness on the finish. Impressive for the $50 I paid. 93 points.
VM
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Shouldn’t you be happy it’s not more popular? The last thing you want is it for to be the next Cedric Bouchard.
Les Lumieres already fetches Bouchard-level prices.
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yeah but the rest of their wines don’t, at least not yet.
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Will anyone here be at Printemps in April?
I arrive in Reims on the 16th and will also be in Paris for 10 days beforehand. It would be great to meet (or reconnect with) some people
I have found Les Lumieres to be a dramatic step up compared to the 1ere crus. It’s Selosse Initial level good, and priced like it. The other wines in the stable are broad, and rich, with orchard fruit but fall behind in complexity. I think the market pricing reflects it very well. Clos de l’Abbaye is $125-150 but Mont Ferres is around $180-200, in line with Val Vilaine.
NV Caillez-Lemaire Champagne l’Eclats Extra Brut
Opened by a friend at dinner. This grower is located in Damery. 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier. Medium yellow color. Partially barrel fermented. Moderate bead. This was a little heavier than the Gonet Champagne which we drank alongside. Notes of pears, almonds and some toasty oak. 90 points.
VM
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Extracted from a thread just posted: 5 wines tasted blind at dinner: 2020 Michel Gonet les 3 Terriors, 2014 Pernot Batard- Montrachet, 2013 Au Bon Climat Talley Rincon Pinot Noir, 1995 Hartford Court Arrendell Pinot Noir, 2007 Bouchard Bonnes-Mares
2020 MICHEL GONET les 3 TERRIORS BLANC de BLANC EXTRA BRUT- blind; disgorged 8/24 and dosed at 4 gpl; following its light yellow color came mild aromas of almost biting acid bearing citrus fruit with lime most prominent before a trace of kiwi and lemon arrived; on the palate, these notes are joined by accents of chalk, saline, minerals and a coat of honey; over time, the lemon becomes more dominant; it had an oily texture with a bit of weight and overall possessed some thrust and lots of finesse. It lacked the power I associate with the bigger houses and I had a hard time identifying it with anything I’d had before; one called it a small grower champagne and most of us had it as a vintage BdB champagne.
Cheers,
Blake
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Four years on cork now and drinking very well; seems like it put on a little weight over the last year. Great balance between its creamy, toasty richness and mineral freshness, good length, and plenty of nuance with toasted almonds, coffee, custard, and pastry notes framing the fruit. It’s qn easy, fun drink which also has some gravitas. An absolute delight last night.
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