pale straw colour and very fine bubbles. white pear, very fresh pineapple, and lemony zest aromas are infused with a subtle layer of just-baked croissant with sliced almonds on top. dry and full on the entry, this wine unfolds in crisp layers of interleaved orchard and citric fruit permeated with autolytic flavours. floral notes and a hint of marzipan come thru on the very long finish.
while very well balanced, it shows a bit of the ripeness of the late-season heat spike… this should fold into the acidity with a bit more time and drink spectacularly well. upside potential here.
13.2% AbV; dosage 7.5g/L; 52% Chardonnay/ 46% Pinot Noir/ 2% Pinot Meunier; 4.9% reserve wine from 2012; five years on the lees.
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Straw color with aromas of baked apple, lemon curd, white flowers, and a hint of quince. On the palate it has a soft, delicate creamy mousse with vibrant acidity and apple, white peach, quince, and lemon curd flavors. Long finish.
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5/26/2024 - davesmith1957 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Hints of chocolate and almond. Extremely well balanced
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5/8/2024 - Joe Fischer Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful! Great yeast, brioche, citrus, full body, and smooth. Nice little bubbles.
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4/20/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Focused ans then richer mid palate.
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3/14/2024 - WindFlyer Likes this wine: 92 Points
pale straw colour and very fine bubbles. white pear, very fresh pineapple, and lemony zest aromas are infused with a subtle layer of just-baked croissant with sliced almonds on top. dry and full on the entry, this wine unfolds in crisp layers of interleaved orchard and citric fruit permeated with autolytic flavours. floral notes and a hint of marzipan come thru on the very long finish.
while very well balanced, it shows a bit of the ripeness of the late-season heat spike… this should fold into the acidity with a bit more time and drink spectacularly well. upside potential here.
13.2% AbV; dosage 7.5g/L; 52% Chardonnay/ 46% Pinot Noir/ 2% Pinot Meunier; 4.9% reserve wine from 2012; five years on the lees.
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2/23/2024 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 93 Points
Straw color with aromas of baked apple, lemon curd, white flowers, and a hint of quince. On the palate it has a soft, delicate creamy mousse with vibrant acidity and apple, white peach, quince, and lemon curd flavors. Long finish.
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