Duval-Leroy Premier Cru NV Citrus peel nose. Both sweet and sour elements fighting on the palate, rather off-putting. 82/100 Duval-Leroy Vintage 1996 Apple and bananas on the nose. The palate is soft and lacking depth/acid. Not up to standard considering the vintage. 85/100 Duval-Leroy Paris NV Pine nuts, spice and earth with some cherry as […]
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Lallier Grande Reserve Grand Cru NV Earth and red berries. Brightly flavoured palate. Medium length. Very nice. 88/100
Drappier Cuvee Brut NV Very lovely nose, lemon and apple pie. The palate is a big let down afterward, very light and apply. Lacking structure. 86/100 Drappier Millesime Exception 2000 Apples, yeast and bread. Bold palate, richly flavoured. Not very complex though. 87/100
Devaux Grand Reserve NV Perfumed, appealing nose. Elegant body, medium length. 87/100 Devaux Cuvee D Millesime 1996 Bread, honey and apples on the nose. Good fruit richness and good length. 89/100 Devaux Cuvee D NV Toast and citrus. Good depth of flavour but with the freshness to keep the wine enjoyable. Length was very good. […]
Salon 1996 Immediately obvious on the nose and palate that this is a couple of steps up. Layered, beguiling aromas of flowers, slate, citrus, spice and toast. The palate is without doubt, superb. The depth and complexity of flavour is almost overwhelming to the senses but the focus is equal to the task with some […]
Delamotte Brut NV Clean, fresh, fruit driven. Refreshing palate. 86/100 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 1999 Cookie dough nose. Good focus on the palate. 87/100 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV Refined nose with some vanilla and slate. Palate is quite enjoyable, with good length, balance and flavour. 88/100
Dampierre Audion de Dampierre Cuvee de Ambassadeurs NV Lemon and biscuit aromas. Palate has a lot of pleasant fruit sweetness. Nice without standing out in any way. 86/100 Dampierre Audion de Dampierre Grand Vintage 1998 A bold, forward, complex nose. Palate is powerful but it still retains balance. Worth another look. 89/100
2006 Jasper Hill Riesling: Smells great right after pouring with lifted florals, and lemon. Heavy in the mouth, touch bitter/phenolic on the back palate. 85/100 2007 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling: Very smoky nose with some passionfruit. Medium body, lacking depth, acid and interest. Okay, but hard to get excited about. 86/100 2005 Faiveley Georges bourgogne […]
Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut NV Fresh and clean on the nose. Medium length palate, but lacks depth/interest. 85/100 Piper Heidsieck Brut Vintage 2000 Citrus driven nose. Decent balance, but again lacking in depth on the palate. 86/100 Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage NV Lovely pink colour. Interesting cherry and earth aromas on the nose. Palate is […]
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Bread and apples. Rich mouthfeel with good flavour persistence. Nice. 87/100 Charles Heidsieck Vintage Rose 1999 Strawberries and cherry. The palate doesn’t show cohesion or anything of interest. 84/100 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995 Very complex nose. Rounded, rich mouthfeel but the acid brings it into line. Great length […]