jamessuckling.com, 94 points: A subtle nose with plenty of fine autolysis aromas of fresh bread and sweetly fragrant yeasty notes, plus some gentle spice and chalky notes. The palate unleashes beautiful wild strawberry fruit flavors, super fresh...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The NV Cuvée Rosé Brut is 100% Pinot Noir based on 2008 (90%). The color is an intense orange-colored pink and the nose offers beautifully subtle, but also deep, intense flavors of ripe and macerated Pinot Noir and lemon...
jamessuckling.com, 92 points: The nose here is super chalky, showing dried white flowers, sweetly fragrant yeast elements, lemon rind and a little pepper - very pure. The palate has a refined core of quite dry lemon citrus flavor; crunchy, crisp and...
jamessuckling.com, 90 points: This is a bold style of NV with plenty of deep-set aromatic complexity - think toasted almond, citrus blossom, honey and dried spices. The palate has fleshy depth and drive with bold stone fruit flesh and a rich phenolic...
jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Impressive concentration, freshness and purity here. It's all gently enriched with some savory, autolysis-driven characters. Truly a modern classic! Showing attractive spiced-apple, lemon and pink rose-like florals on the...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The NV Côtes du Rhône S.M. is thrilling stuff. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged half in concrete and half in barrel, it offers a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent style to go with overflowing notes of...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: While I reviewed this NV Châteauneuf du Pape La Reserve VII IX X (a blend from the 2007, 2009 and 2010 vintages) last year, I was able to taste it again this go around, and it still blew me away. Fabulously full-bodied...
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: The NV Extra Brut Cuvée Louis is based on 1999, with reserve wines from 1996, 1997 and 1998. Here the style is decidedly on the oxidative side, with plenty of warm, nutty and spice overtones that develop in the glass...
Wine Spectator, 90 points: Kumquat, melon and anise notes are layered with toast, smoke and golden raisin flavors in this firm, minerally Champagne, complemented by a fine, creamy mousse. Drink now through 2018. 9,000 cases imported. –AN
jamessuckling.com, 94 points: Disgorged November 2014, this cuvée is based on the 2007, 2006 and 2005 vintages and has immensely complex aromas with a strong core of chalky minerals, honey, peach and almond milk - the sweet and savory mix is really...
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: After five years on the lees before disgorgement, the white-golden colored NV Brut Grand Cru Cuvee St Denis (LSD2012) displays a deep, intense and yeasty-complex Blanc de Blancs bouquet of ripe and dried fruits, lemons...
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: A total rock star wine, the NV Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Les Crayeres VV emerges from the old-vine Crayeres lieu-dit in Ambonnay. Rich, deep and explosive in the glass, the Crayeres boasts superb intensity and richness...
Wine Spectator, 92 points: A harmonious Champagne, framed by mouthwatering acidity and a refined bead, this offers flavors of glazed apricot, lemon pound cake, crushed hazelnut and fleur de sel. Features a lasting finish, with mineral and fresh...
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