Lovely! Which was a bit of a surprise as a recent bottle was rather mediocre, not this one. Bottle-variation or simply more time post disgorgement? As both were consumed at restaurants I don't know. This here has a clear pale colour and tiniest bubbles. On the precise nose are sweet lemon confit, flowers and some sweet pastry. In the mouth the wine is perfectly balanced: Medium-bodied, but with a concentrated core of sweet fruit, lively and fresh, but also beautifully textured due to the very fine perlage. In comparison the mediocre bottle before showed both lighter flavours and a harsher mouthfeel. On the finish the sweetness is nicely controlled by quite a lot of chalky freshness. All in all this Ruinart BdB reminds me of a recent Perrier-Jouet BdB, however, everything dialed up a little bit without sacrifycing elegance and freshness. Wow!
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Lot LAM9M. Light color with a medium mousse and fine bead. Red apple, almond and chalk qualities with subtle toasty undertones. Excellent.
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Saturday late night drinks at home. ~10 year bottle age. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Thin legs. Fine bubbles fading after a while. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of white flowers, wet stones minerals, fresh water lake. Developed. On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), sleek medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of light honey drizzle, clean light citrus fruit, white flowers, clean cool fresh water, pebbly stones minerality. Medium+ finish. Very good quality. Nicely bottle aged BdB. Captured at just the right moment in time, showcasing its crystalline qualities.
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Clear straw yellow color with scant ultra-fine bubbles. Notes of quince, lemon, almond biscuit, chalk, apple blossom. Delicate, pure and delicious. Needed an hour to fully bloom in the glass, by which time the bubbles were mostly gone.
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Nose: buttery pastry, brioche, lemon rind, apples and pear, white flowers, jasmine
Palate: buttered brioche, cream, lemon tart, Granny Smith apples, underripe pear, white nectarine, minerals, slate, fine, delicate but powerful bubbles
Finish: astringent, citrus pith, stone fruit core, stone, honey, warming bubbles
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Lots of brioche, bread toast smell. Good acidity but not piercing. Compared to 2012 La Grande Dame we tasted together, it has a little bit more residual sugar. Balanced and long finish
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A beautiful champagne. So focused and precise, clean as a whistle. Fragrant, superfresh and loaded with citrus fruits, it’s not one strong on the leesy notes. Properly dry on the palate but not angular, the balance is spot on, and there is a nice creamy feel to the bubbles. Elegant, refined and so enjoyable. 92-93 points
Pale gold color. Drank a couple glasses over 2 hours. This was a bottle we brought back from L-P this Fall. Very, very enjoyable, even better than the one we had there. This was filled with fresh pear, ripe nectarine, yeast, white flowers, and candied apple. The palate adds in some lemon, chalk and is well mineral laced; with sweet almond cream and a very elegant presentation. 92+ or better.
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As alaways such a. Great celebration bottle and always light sup the party. Delivers in spades but also of pretty solid quality with a polished and elegant side.
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Consistently delicious. Among the mainstream offerings of the Grandes Marques, this is our favorite. Granted, also the most expensive as well. If you can get this for USD$75, it’s about as good as it gets at that price point. Highly recommended.
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Impromptu Flatiron tasting. Fine mousse. High acid - right where I’d want a Brit bdb. Very low impression of dosage. Feels on the fresher, reductive side aromatically. Fresh baguette, lemon, green apple, chilled pie crust, hint of underripe peach.
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Paired with a (not too sweet) dessert at a tasting menu; I don’t usually like champagne with sweet things because it shuts down the champagne but this held up well
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Friday Night Uptown Brown Bagger (R&D's): Lot LAM9M, I believe current release. Apple, marshmallow and almond notes with a vanilla cream overtone. Flavors of apple, chalk and dried yeast, with a slightly bitter quality that I am not fond of tonight. Good, but not at the same level as other examples of this wine. (R&D)
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P30; 8/31/2023-9/3/2023 (The Anassa, Cyprus): Very few wines are a better catalyst to a celebration dinner more effective than this. Round , polished and elegant as always. Has a nice richness on the palate that almost translates to a creamy finish to complement the soft toasty , yeasty nose. Delicious as always and for sure given the occasion shown through and through. 91 albeit toasting our 30th anniversary with this made it feel like 100 :)
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Never fails to deliver. Great balance, nice sharpness that is balanced with the fresh fruit. Not incredibly complex some more limited production champagne but ruinart BdB delivers every time and this was no exception. This is a more acidic, bright champagne not a richer style
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Family Holidays; 7/28/2023-9/10/2023 (Alicante - España): By the glass. Intrusive bubble. Aromas of frosted citrus and orange blossom with a hint of tropical fruit. More fresh than vinous on the palate. Easy texture in the mouth. Acidity is too sharp for my taste but at least lengthens the persistence when finished. Quite good considering that it comes from a large champagne house that has always been attributed to be the oldest one. I’m always a little disappointed with this BdB.
Por copas. Burbuja intrusiva. Aromas a cítricos escarchados y a flor de azahar con un deje de fruta tropical. Más fresco que vinoso al paladar. Textura facilona en boca. La acidez es demasiado punzante para mí gusto pero al menos alarga la persistencia hasta el final. Bastante bien considerando que procede de una gran casa de champagne que siempre se ha atribuido ser la más antigua. Siempre me decepciona un poco este champán.
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July 18, 2023. At Seabrook gift of Mike and Liv’s. Caramel on nose. Light yellow and fine bubbles. Soft even presentation light body some effervescence with dry caramel finish. 8/10.
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Drank at BA Lounge. Musky nose with tiny bubbles, lemon, and clean white fruit. Nice balance. I prefer Charles Heidsieck as my go-to NV champagne but this is very good. 91/100
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PnP well chilled. Clear, strong small bubble stream. Clean and bright with a definite Chardonnay flavor. Good with appetizers before dinner. Nothing off. $70
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Except for the silly jacket the bottle comes in, this was all class. Quite an exotic range of flavours - burnt orange peel, jasmine, lemon and pear - all subtly pitched with an element of refinement. It's definitely on the richer and broader side but it's clean and precise. Very good.
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Youthful appearance with some green highlights, lively beading. Clean, biscuity nose of green orchard fruits- apple and pear with notable purity and yeasty complexity that sneaks in with just a bit of time in the glass. A very long line of acidity today with hallmark chalky minerality throughout. The is finely knit but has impressive quiet depth! I can’t indentify how old/what this particular is but I guessed this to be a Grand Cru blanc de Blancs from a vigorious young vintage. Tons of complexity and character at this level. The fruit drags across on the finish and reveals some lemon citrus fruits with air time. 94-95!!
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This bottle purchased 3 years ago showed extremely well; medium straw color with a green hue (as Chablis often shows); as usual it shows a very clean style, fresh baked bread, buttery biscuit, a real elegance to it; hi-toned green apple and lemon creme; plenty of racy acidity; clean and crisp while also showing some richness to it. Bought a handful of these for just under $50 in 2019 but looks like prices nearly doubled since. Ouch! This was a great bottle. 93+
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Bienvenue a Champagne; 4/20/2023-4/29/2023 (Les Crayeres, various restaurants, Les Avises and a many wonderful producers): A wine that has gotten its own jacket as the bottle is beautiful with the clear glass but then goes off in about 30 mins in the sun. Something to keep an eye out for if getting served this wine. Which to me is just a fun wine. This is not for the serious or the contemplation or any of that. It’s for a trip to the beach where you want something fizzy and fresh and bright and fun in your glass. And for that it does really quite well and better than some others. Blend across 2020, 2019 and 2018. 10 grams dosage. From 35 different villages so can truly get that right blend. It’s basic but also enjoyable.
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Pale lemon-green. Lemon, green apple, pear, bread rolls, almonds, toast, whipped cream, chalk. Brut, medium body, medium plus acidity, medium minus alcohol, creamy mousse.
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Drank in DelRay for FAD birthday. White fruit and lemon citrus on the generous nose. Fresh and quite acidic, with sweet fruit up front. Not as creamy or with as much mousse as I prefer, and a bit wan in the middle. Still, was an enjoyable BdB that I don't believe I'd tasted previously.
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If you pour the wine in the glass and let the unpleasant smell subside a bit, it is very fruity and fresh. Ruinart is classy. So reductive, not Salon in term of fruit and balance but enough to scratch that itch.
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DD crossed the bridge: Purchased and cellared since 2008. Light gold. Fine mousse. Lemon curd, white florals, mineral, sea spray, peach. Palate is fresh and has good intensity. The acid line is so well controlled. A delicious start to the evening.
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Beat the Dom Perignon 2012 (Medlar, London SW10): Single blind. Light gold in colour. There's fresh lemon on the nose, and feels like a BdB. Lovely yet there is a notable lack of midpalate persistence. Not overly serious. Nice way to open proceedings. Bottle had been aged c. 4 years. From Jancis glass.
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Served single blind. Pale colour. Clearly a bdb. Lovely, fresh, uplifting nose with a hint of sea shell. Bracing acidity and a bit shrill and short on the palate though. Correctly guessed the ruinart bdb with some bottle age.
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Beat the DP 2012? (Medlar, Chelsea): Pale lemon. Vanilla, creme pat, smoke and flowers on the nose - clearly a BdB. Sweetish on the palate, but not too much so, clean and elegant, with green notes on the finish. With air, that grassy note became increasingly prominent. A pretty and lovable wine, but not a great one.
Easily identifiable as the Ruinart. This bottle had apparently been cellared for around four years.
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Ultra Dry and racy. A plume of sour Plum, and sour fruit encounters the 100% Chardonnay Minerality. Amazing balance. 1 hour open: As the wine is open it's attack on the senses is tamed and more nuanced flavors of cinnamon and honey reveal themselves.
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A private dinner (Restaurant Taiko, Amsterdam, NL): Made from 100% Chardonnay, stainless steel only, malo complete, dosage 7 gr/l. Attractive, silky mousse, fresh and elegant delicately creamy, aromas of citrus, apple, and toast, easy-going.
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This bottle had been cellared for around 18 months after purchase, and was a smooth, hedonistic crowd-pleaser. Not hugely complex, but lemon and creme pat are both delicious, so perhaps that doesn't matter; the dosage being a touch obvious probably does though. Will likely get more for moments that require something decent but undemanding.
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100% Chardonnay from 25-30 selected crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs. Manual harvest. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Complete malolactic. 20 to 30% reserve wine. 12.5% Abv. Dosage: 7g/l
History: Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in 1729 in Reims as the first established House of Champagne. It stayed in the family until the 1950s and was sold to Moet & Chandon in 1963. Ownership: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA. President: Frederic Dufour Cellar Master: Frédéric Panaïotis
A(ccuray)=2: Pale lemon/yellow. Fine mousse, mild perlage. B(alance)=2: Indicative fruit with adequate structure. C(omplexity)=2: Ripe citrus, tree fruits, mineral. D(epth)=1: Lifted mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Short on character for the price.
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Bought recently. Light straw gold. Apple, ripe citrus, biscuit, brioche, toast, creamy vanilla, and a hint of smoke, with good acidity, creamy, medium-fine mousse, and very good length of the mineral, smoky, and lightly grapefruit bitter finish. Very reliable.
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Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a large NJ retailer. Vibrant bubbles, high acidity, no fruit to speak of. Quite bitter on the finish. One dimensional. Vastly overpriced. I have tried Ruinart Champagnes a number of times and have yet to have one at any level that I have really liked and they always seem to me to have that bitterness on the finish like way too much lime or lemon pith.
At charity tasting...served chilled. Overall a decent champagne. Could not find fault but nor anything special. But that makes it tough for us to spend $80 on; maybe if it was more towards our palate preferences. But it was good.
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Autumn Wine Dinner. This menu was curated over the course of about 2 months. As a result, every pairing was spot on. Perhaps the finest dinner we have ever hosted, with Miles, MacLeans and Streichenbergers attending and the team of Casals and Lim presenting. As one guest put it: "There are 1, 2 and 3 stars and then there was last night". That pretty well sums it up. In addition to the wines listed, at the end of the meal we sipped '55 Taylor with mignardises.
Typically reliable Ruinart. Bright, fresh, citrus elements. Great way to start what was to an epic evening.
Autumn Wine Dinner November 05, 2022
RECEPTION Ruinart, Blanc des Blancs Brut, France NV
TURBOT MOUSSELINE Candied Lemon, Pickled Beet, Toasted Almonds, Gribiche, Royal Osetra Caviar Thomas-Labaille Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés “Cuvée Buster”, France 2020
Bought recently. Light lemon colour. Lemon- and biscuit-driven, with light smoke and chalky minerality. good acidity and very good length. Good concentration, creamy mousse and a creamy texture. Harmonious and fresh. A very good Blanc de Blancs!
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I am not a champagne connoisseur, and this was a birthday party gift, so price matters less, but it was very well enjoyed by everyone including me. I know it cost $100 however, and to me that is still a better buy than my more frequent $50 veuve cliquot NV.
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Classically Blanc de Blancs, pear, white peach, blossom, dough and yeast notes, toast, lemon, citrus. Quite pleasant by itself, but surprisingly it did not pair well with toasted ravioli and marinara dipping sauce. Could use a little more heft on body, but fairly enjoyable.
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Cae's Surprise Birthday (Chancery): Always pleasant and quaffable, this went down very quickly. Yeast, bread and white fruit on the nose; a fine vigorous mousse and friendly lemony aciidty on the palate, and round flavours of bread, yeast and apples - a very classic Blanc de Blancs characters. A bit simple and rather on the sweet side, but really quite yummy.
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Fresh and tasty; citrus, pear, a hint of mango and baked apple; some lees and autolysis; the palate has good depth and a silky mousse and mouth feel. Goes down really easy.
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45th Anniversary Tasting (R&D’s): Walk around tasting. Lot LAMUA, current release. Light color with a medium mousse. Apple and marshmallow notes follow through on the palate, picking up hints of almond and citrus as well. Fine, persistent bead. Very nice.
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A good NV. Not sure why this should cost more than other NVs of quality. Abs no info on blend or release or disgorgement, and this is bad especially nowadays. Chef de caves saying not important for an NV to show info on disgorgement ecc, non sense! I know how old I want to drink my champagne hence I want to know what I buying and drinking. A part from a nice looking bottle, abs no reason to price this more than the other decent NVs from big houses. Buy only if you find at a low price (below £45) otherwise this is just non sense
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Nose of brioche and Jolly Rancher green apple candy. Tastes of green apples, green pears and toast. Crisp acidity. Great accompaniment for a cheese tray. 90-91.
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Open THAT Bottle - at Dan's!: Nice starter Champagne with plenty of fruit, some minerality and lots of acidity, and a little chalkiness on the finish. Went well with fruit, cheese and nuts! 90-91 points.
Open that bottle - Jason chooses 2010 SQN Five Shooter Grenache: The nose has toast and pear. The attack has a touch of toast, mostly acid, white fruit and flowers. The finish is lively and has a lot of acid. This champagne has a lot of style, but there's a slight bitterness on the finish.
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Utregs Wijnhuis proeverij Exclusief (Utrecht): [Tasted blind] Correctly guessed BdB champagne. As if you were the first customer in a French bakery right at the moment when the croissants were coming out of the oven. Lovely. Combined with notes of brioche, citruspeel and tangerine
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Pretty very pale yellow in color. Fine bubbles and relatively light, slightly silky mouth feel. Nose features buttered popcorn, pear, maybe a little crushed rock. Palate is pear, hint of grapefruit, possibly also that same buttered popcorn note. This is lovely and exceptional for a non-vintage champagne, punches way above its weight.
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Dollar for dollar, Blanc de Blancs Champagne does not usually measure up to mixed, Blanc de Noirs, or Rosé, with a few noted exceptions. This, however, delivers serious quality. The longer it breathes, and served between 47 to 52 degrees F (8 to 11 C), the better it shows. Considerable substance, piercing acidity, and even some grip.
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This light golden Blanc de Blancs, carrying the lot identifier of "LAMFM," is a lively, intensely aromatic Champagne. Serving up a payload of candied lemons, white peaches, jasmine, toasted bread, dried apricots and coriander, it is a seductive, medium-bodied sparkler with a brisk tiny bead. Retaining its flavors and vibrancy throughout the solid mid-palate and lengthy finish, this competes well in the top tier of nonvintage Brut Champagne offerings. Enjoy it over the next five years. Drink now-2027.
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Fairly bright for a BdB and not particularly briochey. Medium-long finish, but slightly bitter at the end, which was disappointing. Overall a solid bottle but pricy for what it is.
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Crisp layers of grapefruit and hints of apple and white pear on the palate amidst the sparkling effervescence. Not too sweet. Nicely focused. Harmonious finish. Excellent. 375 ml bottle.
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Quite bright with brioche and tart apples. Had a great mousse and bigger on the palate than I expected for a BdB. Not a best buy for sure, but amongst the best NV's so worth the tariff as I see it.
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hints of gooseberry, but mixed with caramel sometimes a bit vegetal, sometimes a bit spicy dosage works way better here than with the candied gooseberry of the ruinart r
Doesnt evolve much with aeration and time, so yes, aperitif style champagne, overpriced for what it is but on the other hand side a quite unique flavour profile.
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Rome, Florence, Bologna - Delayed 60th birthday trip; 10/19/2021-11/1/2021 (Rome, Florence, Bologna): From the wine list at the Stravinskij Bar in the Hotel Russie Rome. Perhaps it is the lovely setting on the patio on this autumn afternoon, or the winding down after a delightful six day holiday in Rome, but I am really loving this glass today. I have often felt this was good, if not distinctive, but today it tastes great!! Dolce Vita!
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Another year on and this is more pastry and buttered croissants with less green apple. Wow, what a beautiful champagne and the magnum just ages like a boss.
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Opened a bottle of the Ruinart blanc de blancs NV for my birthday. Fine effervescence, purity, balance, elegance. Not bone-dry or overly acidic, fuller, without being cloying, dosage 9g/l, stainless steel tanks, full malolactic fermentation. Worth it as an occasional splurge and to experience the Ruinart house style.
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Super creamy and chalky with nice fruit, light and drinkable. Someone at LVMH told me it was “breakfast champagne” and I agree. Gets cloying after a glass and a half though. Maybe to be sure you don’t drink too much at breakfast?
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As always a consistent and reliable partner to any beautiful event and a shame they do not give out disgorgement details to be able to track different ages. Still always beautiful and great value. 90
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Appearance: Bright and clear, the wine is of light lemon-green colour, with persistent fine bubbles, watery rims and legs. Nose: Clean, with medium (-) intensity of citrus fruit of lemon, green fruit of green apple and pear, stone fruit of peach, floral notes of acacia, autolytic notes of yeast and toast, mineral notes of stony. The wine is youthful. Palate: Dry with high acidity, the wine is of medium alcohol, light body and exhibiting medium (+) intensity of flavours of citrus fruit of lemon, green fruit of green apple, autolytic notes of yeast and toast, mineral notes of stony. The wine has medium finish. Conclusion: Good quality Champagne with a reasonably intense nose showing good complexity, first showing the citrus and green fruit, supplemented with a bit of peach, then showing more floral, mineral, yeast and toasty characters. On the palate it has good acidity, crisp and vibrant, exhibiting finesse and good concentration with decent complexity. Finishing with a decent length, it is ready to drink now and not meant for further ageing.
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There is plenty on the nose: lemon, orange blossom, peach, apple, melon, shortbread, pastry, cream, and that sharp aroma of pineapple. There is plenty of body but some imbalance between the acidity and the sweetness - maybe just a touch too much dosage?
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The quality of this Champagne is clear when you drink another one at the same time and can compare. the clarity of the juice, the refined bubbles,.... One of the best for sure
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Nothing wrong with this, but for 70 US-Dollar or euros you can probably do better. If I had paid that I would have given it a point less.
No idea when this was disgorged - bottle says LAMD5 - if anybody knows what that means or if anyone can give a hint how to read their codes - I would be very grateful.
Maybe it needs to put on more weight. Good bubbly, but a bit boring.
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Smell of biscuit , minerals, ripe pineapple (almost coconut) and lemon. Small, creamy bubbles. Moderate acidety. Long, slightly bitter, exit. An ok bdb, but not too interresting
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(Disgorged approx 10-15 years ago) Wonderful on the nose showing an explosion of maturity with butter, minerals and citrus flowers at first. Opens up with white chocolate, chalk and oysters. Chalkiness and citrus acidity on the palate before turning into a delicious creaminess and then a lengthy lime zest bitterness takes over on the finish. This was an impressive showing bottle, where the extra post-cellar time really has paid off!
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Hint of calcium carbonate aroma... nice fresh feeling but dry enough. It went stale too quickly. However it's still a good champagne at affordable price.
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2021: Roughly consistent with previous tastings. This iteration shows the same lemon zest and minerality as before, with a funky malt or cheesy cracker note. Technically sound, with a small persistent bead. But this bottle was just a little disjointed for me.
2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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Gift from friends for dinner but I'd already opened a Dom Perignon 2000 so we left this as an afternoon drink the following day. Back label shows 'L AL 8E' but can't find a site to show the disgorgement.....it's a medium-advanced yellow colour so I'm guessing not a very recent release. I just don't 'get' this Champagne and have the same experience every time: it comes across as 'soapy' on my palate and with all the dials turned to medium which leaves it homegenised and without character for me. But I freely admit that I am in a minority as many of my wine buddies really like it. Ah, I just saw from another CTer note that this wine is fermented in stainless steel, not oak. If correct, that would probably explain things.
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This is fine but just seems to be missing a gear...frankly I’ve always felt this way about Ruinart. I think I prefer the complexity of wood fermented champagne...stainless steel produces such a sterile, relatively lifeless wine in my experience.
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Toasted bread and citrus nose. Citrus-tart, forward fizz and balanced round hint of sweetness on the palate. Dosage 10-12g?? The perfect foil to crispy duck and salad (or whatever you fancy). Nary a hint of hangover after and our house champagne when we want to celebrate. The 06’ and 07’ vintage versions are both wonderful, but "more-than-twice-this-price" wonderful? Hmm
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Two very consistent bottles, as always performing and very fail to kick off a celebration. Very solid and definitely they make them rounder these days albeit in the absence of disgorgement date is v diff to establish a pattern. still a solid 90-91 as always and as always means business.
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started out hot and spicy/oily but settled down into a nice lemon/saline bubbly integrated satisfying opening to a nice night at our block party from a magnum
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Time to Taste 2000 Bordeaux (R&D's): Courtesy of our hosts, lot LAJ50. Light color with something a little odd/funky that I couldn't quite pin down. There's some orchard fruit underneath but I don't think this was a pristine bottle. Then again, it's tough to follow a perfectly-aged Krug GC, so there's that...
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Another day, another magnum. This magnum was from 2019 release. A lot of beautiful macadamia and creamed cashews through the mid palate. That creamy nuttiness was absolutely delightful. Such a beautiful champagne.
Last bottle. Zesty and vivacious, greenish yellow, active bubbles. Nose of lemon and toast, not too complex, decent weight and finish. A nice aperitif style champagne.
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Great for what it was. It didn't hold a candle to the vintage taittinger that we tasted, but this is up there amongst NV champagne. Very minerally with a fruit heavy finish.
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Tonight this was rounder than the other champers we shared and showed what some would call a "chalkiness" where I would describe it as lightly oxidative instead. Fun to try but didn't rock me for the $70 price I often see going for.
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Ravinia at Home (The Krengels - Bannockburn IL): Tasted two days ago, note is from memory. Bright apple throughout with good enough length, finishing with good energy. I enjoyed this slightly more than the Rose also tasted.
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The apperience was of pale intensity with a lemon color and a lighter rim. On the nose the Champagne offered a clean and medium intense aromas of Creamcheese, Honeysuckle, Honey, Cream, Wet stones, Lemon and Canned Lemon. All with a youthful development stage. On the palate it was dry in sweetness, with a medium(+) acidity and medium level of alcohol. The body of the Champagne was similarly medium with dominant aromas of: Creamcheese, Honeysuckle, Acacia, Lemon, Minerality, Canned Lemon. The finish on the palate was medium(+). In general assessment of quality the Champagne was very good with a balance of intensity and flavors being on the youthful side of development.
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4th Saturday Group: Uptown Brown Bag (R&Ds): A nonblind starter courtesy of our hosts to kick off the first in-person gathering of the tasting group since February. Consistently an excellent Champagne. Lot LALH8. Light color with notes of apple and citrus with a subtle almond note in the background. Toasted biscuit, mineral and apple flavors. Medium bead.
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Appealing leanness, high energy, and decidedly piercing. Just delicious! My Champagne preference runs to Blanc de Noirs and Rosé, but this is my preferred Blanc de Blancs style. Deft balance and very long. Pure. Satisfying.
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Very light in color, but not in flavor. Lemon zest, pineapple, dry green apple, titch of ripe raspberry ... great marriage of dry and sweet. Ridiculously delicious.
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Lovely champagne. Pale green color. Nose of lemon curd, toast and yeast. Fine vivacious bubbles. Good acidity and decent finish with hints of stone and minerality.
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Lys strågul. Gule epler, lett brødbakst/toast, litt smør. Fin mousse med medium størrelse på boblene, medium syre med en fin frukt. Lett tørrende i avslutningen med en litt stilkete bitterhet som oppleves som litt negativt på total inntrykket. Føler ikke denne er verd pengene
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Ma dernière bouteille, hélas... Et la meilleure puisqu'elle a eu le temps de vieillir, elle devait avoir au minimum 5 ans. Bulles toujours présentes mais moins fortes, un nez plus nuancé avec des arômes de mangues, de fruits exotiques mais qui a gardé son côté citronné que j'aime beaucoup. En bouche aussi, le vin se montre plus rond, moins vif, pourrait accompagner un poisson en sauce. Excellent!
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I get so much joy opening this magnum and drinking. A lot rounder and heavier than a typical BdB that is lean and steely. Perhaps this is a little bottle variation, but still glorious to drink.
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Very nice for a NV champagne. I prefer it to Krug NV. Nose of stones, lemon and brioche with zesty lemon marzipan on the palate, very vivacious whilst quite balanced, mineral and nice finish.
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Very nice NV Champagne. Aromas of intense toast, pear, spicy ginger, wet stone, and maybe honey. On the palate there is a richness, some savouriness, and perhaps some tropical fruits. Long finish. Perhaps my favourite NV Champagne.
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This is a reliable BdB for my palate. Yellow apples, biscuits, ginger, honey, salted nuts on the nose. Fresh and bright on the palate with a nice kick of nervy, salty, mineral, chalky elements, and some creamy depth with plenty of bread dough and ginger as well. Yellow apples, apricot, lemon fruit. Don't know the disgorgement date unfortunately.
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Have always had a fond spot for this Champagne so finally bought some in rather than being (pleasantly) fleeced at the ROH or some smart restaurant!! As per earlier observations displays ripe aromatic white cherry fruit with meadow herb nuances and steely mineral core. Rounded pectic acidity brings it all together. Quite full. Very enjoyable indeed. These bottles would definitely hold up for a 2-3yrs but Ruinart don't seem to admit to disgorgement dates on their NVs (why not?) so have no idea of the basic bottle age of the wine. 90?+
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Very tight and compact bubbles with nice structure. A good amount of toast backed sweet stone fruit complement searing acidity. Drinking well now. No clue on the disgorge date but guessing new release.
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This is absolutely stunning. Perfectly balanced on the nose, picking up a slight honey on the tongue and leaving a clay-seashell finish before taking yet another sip. Thrilled to open this and enjoy with Steak Oscar dinner. Better than champagnes in higher price ranges. Lovely!!
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Disgorged 2017. Nose is a nice balance of ripe pit-fruit, chalk, and autolysis. The palate begins with a nice tang of acidity that immediately opens on the mid palate into delightful pineapple, apple, and even a little "tropical fruit". Very well integrated dosage. I wasn't sure what to expect given the clear bottle was purchased off the shelf unboxed and on sale, but I lucked out as this wasn't lightstruck at all and exceeded expectations.
Light straw color. Funky nose early, that gave way to mostly toast and pear. Enough minerals to keep it fresh. Not the most complex, but oh, so drinkable.
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Taste Champagne & Sparkling (San Diego Wine Co.): “The blend is 100% Chard from various yrs (20-25% of which are reserve wines from the 2 previous yrs). “A large majority of Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs & Montagne de Reims vyds for aromatic refinement, supplemented by Sézannais wines known to provide maturity. Finally, several wines from the N of the Vesle valley give a light, fresh touch.”
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N: CLOSED; A touch of bread dough?
P: MF body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by a lovely acidity which seamlessly evolves into a very LONG, BALANCED, tangy/swt finish. ELEGANTLY done in a VERSATILE style, certainly with the substance for food! 12.5% ABV; My EXC. [This vendor's $69.99 has it tied with a BUNCH of others, pretty much in the middle of wine-searcher's postings.]
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Binny's Champagne Gala (Binny's Oakbrook): The shape of the bottle has some history that I now forget. As to the wine, it was a tad warm and a small pour that comprised a thorough analysis. Struck me as having a nuance of age and a balance of orchard fruits and stone.
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From a very pretty magnum, a touch rounder and softer more easy going than the usual but this could be bottling/disgorgement variations which unfortunately they provide no details of. Very solid as always and a great celebration good value champagne.
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Welcome gift St. Regis HK. Lovely. Although the composite cork threw me a bit. The color in the glass screams Chard. Lots dough, gobs minerality, lingering funky palate. Not deep finish, but this half bottle disappeared in a flash. On a drinkability level this is a 95, on a quality juice it’s a 88. Give it a 92. Would be a great Sunday brunch pour. Lovely.
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4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (R&D's): A nonblind starter courtesy of our hosts. Lot LAKCV. Apple and ginger with a terrific stone/mineral thing too. Fine bead. Apple, citrus and almond flavors. Excellent. 92-93 pts.
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Nose of apple, hazelnut, toast, and slate, same on the palate, big body, tasty, good acid, needs 3 years to peak, mouth filling fruit, subdued, shows promise, and a long finish.
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Pale straw, sub-mm bubbles, delicate mousse. Opens with a early morning bakery, toasted oak, on the nose followed by citrus, stonefruit and herbs. Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and body. Super delicate mousse revealing fresh baked batard, lemon, apricot, herbs. Elegant, smooth, sexy, seductive. Very good long finish, goes on and on. Glorious.
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There is no wonder that this champagne is the sommeliers' champagne. Lovely chalky acid back bone, this champagne is long, harmonious but light at the same time.
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Another one from Hawksmoor. This really held it's own against the more serious vintage champ on the table and I really enjoyed my two or so glasses of this. Light, citrusy, floral and bone dry. This is so energetic and refreshing but remains balanced and composed and just tastes great. Going to have to invest in a couple of bottles of this.
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my favourite NV in the BdB version. Stony minerality is what seduces me in this champagne which I can tell easily in a blind taste. Elegant, precise, full-bodied. Never falls short. Great (but the rosè is better in my opinion). In a windy afternoon where blades meet crosses over there celebrating 7.7th
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Bread, grapefruit, and custard on the nose. Like any respectable BdB, it is bright and focused, yet there is an understated richness that really completes the package. Just delightful.
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Same score/notes as before. Great by the glass at Carbone in Vegas while perusing rest of menu (and without offering they served in a white wine glass instead of a fruit so the somm here gets a nod to for that).
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Damn good Champagne. Had it over the course of a one-hour lunch and the bubbles really persisted through strong. Pale lemon color. Medium pronounced nose with lots of stone and green fruit coming out (peach, pear, green apple) with whiffs of ripe pineapple and a citrus mix. Fresh, juicy and vibrant. The acidity makes the backbone of the wine and is well-integrated with the alcohol. As the wine warms up, more secondary notes come into focus, but are not overdone. Solid complexity, firm structure, but made to be drunk now rather than aged.
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Persistent, fine bead. Aromas of brioche, stone, acacia flower and citrus zest. Refined and zesty palate with finely layered citrus and stone fruit, winter wheat, flowers and spices. Crisp structure, finishes clean and dry with nice complexity.
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Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of biscuit, yellow pear, yellow apple and some brown spice mix. Flavors of green apples, citrus and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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La Nuit des Garcons (Grill Restaurant, Hong Kong Country Club, Hong Kong): Totally overshadowed - unsurprisingly - by the preceding Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blancs 2006. Others find some charm in this Champagne but it does nothing for me at all. I found it taut and characterless....not much pleasure here and I didn't finish the glass: nothing really bad about it but....just my personal taste, I guess......... chacun a son gout!
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Purchased in 2012 - deep complexity with the brioche lessened and the background elements showing through. Citrus and stone fruit on the nose and palate. Very long citrus, mineral and sweet herb finish - absolutely delicious and great 1000th tasting note wine!
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Favorite NV Champagne. Not so austere that it can’t be drank on its own nor does it leave you knocked back by too much acid. Nice balance, crisp yet has depth as if there was a hint of age coupled by a hint of perceived sweetness. Well done.
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Christmas Lunch and Dinner Wines: Lots of apple with lemon peel hints. Very good length and energy, good density. As good and consistent as always. 2015 disgorgement.
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Lovely BdB nose of white flowers and fruits with angel food cake/butter cookie, light yeast; Light and airy and elegant mouth, good light creaminess, but a bumpy finish with a touch of stem/green aspect and a bit austere. Mission tasting
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Pleasingly elegant, with meyer lemon, a touch of honey, and some toastiness rounding off the decently persistent finish. Not too mineral or tart, having welcoming contours, giving it more accessibility to a wider audience, yet still very taut and composed. No bitterness in the finish. Went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the gift R! These go for around $70 retail.
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A private dinner with friends (at home): An absolutely marvallous bottle, a silky and seamless marriage of citric freshness and toasty richness. The very definition of elegance and finesse.
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Tight as a drum upon first pour, but quickly revealed the aromatic hallmarks of a top flight House Champagne. Lemons, quince, green apples, and honeysuckle show touches of yeast, citrus blossom, and smoke. Rich and zesty on the palate but crisp and vibrant all the same, showing precision, elegance, and delineation, and flavors that follow the nose to the smallest detail. Burgeons with chalky minerality, spicy, woody ginger, and lemon pith intensity on the long, tightly-knit finish. Beautiful.
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Tasting at the caves; nose of lemon zest, orange peel, honeysuckle, hints of yeast, pear and melon with more air; even some tropical fruits; the palate is certainly rich, yet remains fresh and vibrant; definitely a high quality blanc de blancs.
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2018 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2018, nose of rich fruit, sliced citrus salad, and sweet, floral fruit, same on the palate, big body, better tasting than usual, bright, energetic, and a long, flavorful finish.
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Dinner at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons with family and friends for son's 30th. Limited notes. Had a much more fuller, rounded mature feel than my two notes from the ROH where I suspect they have a much higher turn round of stock. Still displaying the core white cherry fruit and steely mineral spine. Verging on an extra point with the extra (apparent) maturity. Clearly able to take a few years ageing and improve. 91+
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Very much the reliable wine as always and only fault we have for it is the no Disgorgement or blend details as we would like to somehow monitor the why and why not on variability. 90-91
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wonderful bdb with clear minerality and nice bubbles coupled with very pleasant notes of patisserie and crust of bread with balanced acidity in the background, At the vernissage of the new Milan boutique Delvaux with JML
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This Champagne was served in magnum and showed a clear and pale gold colour and fine bead. There was a fresh nose of white pear, apples ,lemon and brioche. The palate was fine and fresh with a delicate acid lift leading out to a long finish with bread and stone fruit touches. A lovely pure aperitif style.
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Two very consistent bottles, dependable, well made and always a joy to be presented. A touch more acidic this time round as this is probably a latest disgorgement ( shame they do not supply any info) but still a very dependable wine. 90-91 once again
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Splendide nez, léger rancio, notes de fruits à chaires blanches (poire) & aspect florale en avant plan. Bouche vive, bulle fine, principalement sur un fruité à chaire blanche. Très long, belle vivacité/tension qui supporte bien un petit côté riche apporté par des notes crémeuses. Excellent.
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June in Champagne; 6/11/2018-6/16/2018: 2015 base. Has a sweet sensation, but not sweet. Some releases of this have a bitterness on the finish to me, however, this one doesn't at all. Smooth and round. Could enjoy many a bottle of this wine.
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2018 Heritage Blind Wine Challenge (Chicago, IL): A good enough champagne. It's definitely entry-level stuff, but there's nice density, creaminess, and minerality here. At the end of the day though, this is fairly pedestrian stuff, even if it is pretty tasty.
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3rd time tasting this wine in 3 weeks with consistent results. Light hay color, wonderful yeasty nose with slight sherry nuttiness that leads you to believe this is an aged wine. Round in mouth with ripe fruit but with enough acid and yeast to balance this wine perfectly. Paired well with shrimp risotto.
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Faded canary in color filled with quick medium bubbles. Stone fruit and lemon dominate the taste. Opened on an overcast beach at 10am to celebrate a 21st birthday.
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HDH auction at Spiaggia; 5/17/2018-5/19/2018 (Chicago, IL): Moderately high-toned nose, with some aromas of pear, a bit of toasted brioche, and some almonds. Not particularly complex on the palate, but there's some nice toasty qualities as well as some white fruit on the palate. I'm guessing this is a recent release: there's seems to be a touch of white grape juice.
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2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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Overall a lovely champagne - seashell, mandarin, lime with hints of anise. No disgorgement date found and not (easily) retrieved from the website which strikes me as a mix of pompous, condescending, and corporate. But I do like the wine which is, I suppose, the bottom line.
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Very nice once again and oscillates between 90 7 91 depending on disgorgement, occasion and mood. Very solid all the times though and good wine for celebration or some glamour.
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First sample of Ruinart and it was quite enjoyable; nose with lemon, brioche, green apple, and hints of spice; the palate has richness yet remains fresh and lifted. Very enjoyable and while maybe not the greatest value play in Champagne it was definitely good.
Dinner with Olivier Bernstein ( and our 7000 th tasting note) (The Arts Club, London): By the glass at the Arts Club, London. freshly opened. Very good performance on this occasion, a bit softer and riper less aggressive than last time. We rate this wine 89-91 consistently and we always wonder if its the bottling, the bottle age or our mood ( or all 3). Unfortunately the lack of disgorgement data doesn't help but still always a dependable and very charming/welcoming champagne. 91
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ROH apéritif before dinner (From the House of the Dead - Janáček). Fresh white cherry, crisp pectic acidity with a clean steely minerality. Assertive mousse. Very nice.
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Very pretty and enjoyable as always but on this occasion was a bit more acidity, less charming and giving in a way. 89-90 on this occasion vs a miriad of 91s.
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A very unusual Champagne, as it was dominated by autolytic and nutty flavors with very little fruit flavor to balance it. Nice mouth feel. I didn’t particularly like it, but it was an amazing pairing with a curry dish.
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Very unusual. The nose is great with mustiness backed by spring flowers and lemon. The palate however though I nitially effervescent with a an abundance of tight bubbles fadees to flat, overly sweet, and ammonia dominant after 5 minutes. Initially drank from a Reidel Chardonnay glass later switching to a flute with a couple points improvemt as more brioche emerged. No disgorgement date listed and far to lazy to look up the bottle number.
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Winorama: A winter in Wineland II; 1/6/2018-1/14/2018 (Portland, Eureka, Napa): I really like the tradition at some places in Napa to start with some bubbles. Good palate cleanser and also just gets you into a nice spot for the tasting. This was perfect for those purposes. Not a champagne that requires you to dwell too deeply on it. But as 'breakfast bubbles' while you peruse a lovely new tasting room it goes very well.
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Out of the fridge, popped and poured. Light straw color. Plentiful small bubbles. Very well balanced acid, fruit. Minimal yeast. Very light and clean. 92-93.
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New Years Day: Vrai Champagne (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Medium, golden color. I had not had this in four years. I found this version to be significantly better. I'm a big fan of the vintage Ruinart BdB and this is a worthy N/V . Bright chardonnay fruit, stone, and yeast on a medium frame.
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I find these to be really nice. Great energy and verve in this wine. Nicely complex with lemon, toast, minerality and some citrus. A little short on the finish but for $60 this is a great bubbly.
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Dinner at a friend's house - started with the Ruinart BdB - similar to my prior experience, I think this is fine but not particularly distinctive - bright, clean and fresh in style, with assertive bubbles - not a lot of complexity.
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Flashing Alicante 6; 12/6/2017-12/10/2017 (Alicante - España): From a new bottle. Floral and mineral of chalk, suave and well-made. Aromas of hay and white fruits. Long and refreshing on the palate with that aristocratic touch we really appreciate. Very often a complete success at this range.
De una botella nueva. Floral y mineral de tiza, suave y bien hecho. Aromas de heno y frutas blancas. Larga y refrescante al paladar con ese toque aristocrático que apreciamos. Muy a menudo un éxito completo en su segmento.
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This is a wine that seesaws between 90-91 for us, always performs, never dissapoints and has a presence when opened in parties. Very solid 90-91 albeit it would be nice to have some info as to disgorgement and blend.. 91
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Very consistent & reliable champagne once again, crowd pleasing and very presentable. Shame they don'y show disgorgement dates. A touch more acidic this time, less round than we remember. 90
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Celebrating Good Health (R&D's): Lot LAJTC. Rich and heady bouquet of roasted apple, vanilla custard, toasted marshmallow and lemon curd. Abundant orchard fruit on the palate, along with marshmallow and custard. Hint of chalky/mineral in the finish.
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Bolognese night at Tim's. Pop and poured. Tasted blind. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, Fine fading bubbles. Legs. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of toasty brioche, citrus lemon, chalky minerality. Developing. on the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of sweet citrus lemon, yellow peach, toasty brioche, chalky minerality. Long finish. Good quality. I was guessing a House Champagne NV blend. Seems richer and less dry than you would expect from a BdB. Unknown disgorgement date.
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Servida por copas de una botella abierta está semana. Frambuesas en nariz tiza y pizarra en boca. Ácida hasta la médula. Muy refrescante e insólitamente corta.
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Très bon comme d'habitude, m'a paru même meilleur ce soir...peut-être parce que je ne l'avais pas bu depuis un certain temps. Bulle fines, citronné, belle longueur.
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2017 K&L Annual Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2017, nose of lemon, lime, and nectarine, same on the palate, medium/big body, subdued flavors, even with swirling, reticent today, tasty, medium/long finish.
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A few magnums on the day. All very consistent. Crowd pleasing and welcoming, very good level of NV and ideal for celebrations. Unfortunately there is no info on disgorgement. This was probably the current release and we found it a touch more acidity than the usual smooth operator that this champagne is. Solid 90-91
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4th Saturday group uptown tasting (R&D's): Nonblind warm up. Lot LAJTC. Pear blossom, limestone, apple, yeast and chalk. Racy and bright, with apple, yeast, citrus and mineral flavors.
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Pale yellow in color with a very fine, constant & intense mousse. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of citrus notes of lemons/limes & apple with some floral notes, yeasty/toasty, minerals, stony & hints of marzipan & roasted hazelnuts. Light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, zesty, ripe fruit flavors of pears, apples and citrus notes of lemons/limes with yeasty/toasty, creamy & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present and has been known to gain further complexity from a few additional years of aging. My favorite Blanc de Blanc for the money.
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NV RUINART BLANC de BLANC BRUT- the striking bottle shape is almost enough to make this a winner, but since I did pop the cork, we needed to sample its contents, we all agreed, it is even more impressive on the inside; I`ve long been a fan of this house and their Brut Rose is one of my go to home wines drunk frequently; this bottle was fabulous; it was replete with bright acidity which highlighted the fresh, rich flavours including the citrus laden lemon delivered in a mild creamy mousse; like the light yellow colour, this is a lighter, brighter, pleasing bubbly with tight beads lending an aura of elegance.
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This bottle based primarily on 2008 and disgorged 2015. On the nose, leesy notes and citrus, followed by sour apple. On the palate, good density and more sour apple (ok acidity); a bit of grapefruit-pith bitterness and mouthfilling richness. Not so much brioche on the nose. Ok.
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Pasta with Ousi et al. (Portrero Hill, SF): Reductive struck match. Baguette autolysis. Green apple core. Medium minus bubbles. Nice brioche palate. Feels like 7g dosage. Apple core and slight squeaky skin. Feels malic on the finish. A bit bitter. Possibly corked on the palate - wet cardboard.
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Flashing Alicante 2; 7/28/2017-8/1/2017 (Alicante - España): By the glass from a new bottle Initially an I mpressive mousse with an unusual strength. Very mineral leaving memories of candied citrus and iodized notes. It is complemented with touches of pastry. In the mouth its creamness showed a little short except for the bitter aftertaste which makes a repeat of the experiences on the nose. There is class in this champagne. Really. Again two Galician oysters try to match, this time tasteless.
Por copas de una botella nueva Impresionante mousse inicial con una fuerza inusitada. Muy mineral dejando recuerdos de cítricos confitados y de notas yodadas. Se complementa con toques de pastelería. En boca es un poco corto salvo por el retrogusto amargo y que hace repetir las experiencias de la nariz. De verdad hay clase en este champán. De nuevo dos ostras gallegas, esta vez insípidas.
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This needs so much more time... Acquired one year ago... No disgorgement date, of course. Bummer. Full decant. Lemon and lime, very mineral, electric acidity, razorsharp focus.
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A week in Paris - with a side trip to Reims; 6/8/2017-6/14/2017: Tasting visit to Dom Ruinart (Riems). Lots of bright acidity on this one, kind of calls out for some food to balance things out. Tastes of lemon zest and minerals, clean, crisp and bright but not overly complex. Tasted alongside the '06 vintage blanc des blancs which has much more going on. Of the two non-vintage wines we tasted - I prefer the rose.
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Dinner at Provisions with friends: Such a delicious BdB, one of my favorites for the money. Crisp acidity, but also M+ body which balances nicely. Crisp pear, apple and lemon zest with a ton of minerals to go along. A hint of salinity also which I found pleasant, but don't remember last time I had this wine... Perfect food Champagne, always a winner in my book...
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40th Anniversary Magnum Party; 6/3/2017-6/4/2017 (R&D's): Lot AI9EC2, from magnum. Pale color with a medium mousse and notes of dried yeast, lemon, apple, and biscuit dough. Fine bead. Citrus, stone and chalk flavors with nice underlying acidity.
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Pale yellow in color with a very fine, constant & intense mousse. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of citrus notes of lemons/limes & apple with some floral notes, yeasty/toasty, minerals, stony & hints of marzipan & roasted hazelnuts. Light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, zesty, ripe fruit flavors of pears, apples and citrus notes of lemons/limes with yeasty/toasty, creamy & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present and has been known to gain further complexity from a few additional years of aging.
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Color of lemonade. Citrus, almond paste, and vanilla on the nose. The palate shows crisp apple, lemon, chalk and a long finish. Plentiful small bubbles. Drank from a half bottle. Complemented peppered goat cheese.
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Needed to open up, possibly because it was too cold to start. Acidic at first but later tasting was smoother. Still not as buttery or creamy as we prefer - more on the tart, crisp fruit end of the spectrum.
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PnP at home. Served it slightly less cooler than normal and the wine was singing. Has a great finish which is not heavy but good balance. Glug glug food focussed wine.
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From a magnum which was bought around 2000... so this example was probably more than 20 years old....! Still young, fresh and very focussed. Impressive...
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Food + Wine Weekend in Chas; 3/2/2017-3/4/2017 (Charleston, SC): Poured from a magnum. An easy drinking wine which was good since we were almost in recovery mode from an exceptional beer and food paired dinner the night before. If I'm honest, I don't get the QPR on this - it's more expensive than the champagnes we were tasting at the Unparalleled Pairings the day before and yet not even always quite as interesting or different. I think a safe one, but nothing that I would search out.
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From half-bottle, cork came out thin and wet: smells like sweet, freshly baked sourdough. It reminds J of the currant morning buns the bakery makes just up the street. Smells super good. This is really, really easy drinking. Angel food cake, baked apple, white frosting. The acid is really nicely balanced on this bottle, just enough to keep things fresh but not enough to be at all distracting. No edges. J says this is tied for the second best bottle of Champagne she's ever had, real talk. I will totally agree this little split was drinking really freaking well. 394 points from J
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Beau champagne - relativement neutre et un peu dosé pour un usage universel.. le prix est, comme avec certaines grandes maisons, pas du tout en phase avec la qualité
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Kept a year and all the better for it. Half Bottle (so cute and sexy). Light golden yellow. Intense bead small but dies away over 15 min. Soft smooth entry, complex flavours - Breakfast brioche and fruits (lemon blossom), good creaminess with hint of salty tang. Nice kick of acidity on the back palate. Really long finish, something I look for in a champagne. 12 months seems the right amount of ageing in half bottle for the developed taste profile.
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Light gold. Fragrance of orchard fruit blossom, juxtaposed with smoky minerals--like taking a stroll in the park after a spring rain. Sun-kissed stainless citrus and palate-tickling stone fruit Brûlée give way to subtler notes of ginger, saline and mineral. Intense, pure and crisp; so many layers to explore.
Very smokey chardonnay, almost to the point of smelling like match sticks notes one taster. On the second day that has blown off and its showing rather nicely.
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Cata Presentación Champán Ruinart (Lavinia - Madrid): Much more citric than R. Slightly spicy. Bakery, mainly brioche, appears. Also nuts, concretely of hazelnuts. With a mineral note of limestone not very intense. On the palate it is a little disappointing because it does not follow the nose. It is too dim. I still like its light creaminess and its glyceric and bitter end.
Mucho más cítrico que R. Ligeramente especiado. Aparece la pastelería. También de frutos secos, concretamente de avellanas. Con una nota mineral de caliza no muy intensa. En boca es un poco decepcionante porque no sigue a la nariz. Es demasiado tenue. Aún así me gusta su ligera cremosidad y su final glicérico y amargo.
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Excellent comme souvent. Belles bulles fines, citronné, tendu, parfait à l'apéritif en accompagnement de petites roulades de courgettes au saumon fumé, aneth et citron.
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This bottle had been kept for seveal years and really gained some richness. Highly perfumed orchard fruit with lemon zest and an almost savoury brioche quality on the back palate. Sturdy and confident with a long finish and exceptional mousse. Beautiful.
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2016 Annual K&L Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event, nose of lemon. lime. orang rind, and citrus, same on the palate, medium/big body, slightly cold and subdued, just opened and stored in a pail of ice, tasty, nice.
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From half bottle this was fresh and tasty. It had plenty of green apple, white bread and white peach. Light and fluffy in the mouth with some apple crunch to the finish.
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Ruinart Art Expo Dinner (Acadia - Chicago IL): Current release. As always a good value wine that just precisely expresses Chardonnay in sparkling format. Moderate length and finesse.
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Half bottle. Perfect condition, seamless and silky, flowers and ripe orange, fresh and elegant, lemon and lime zest, fresh as melting snow, subtle, good length. Very stylish - as it should be. In the lobby at The Plaza Hotel, New York City, NY, USA.
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Very appealing and delightfully fresh. Highly likeable and well balanced. Does have a refreshing lemon twist in the end, but otherwise it's all peaches, cream and saltwater spray. Can't imagine anyone getting offended by this, and tonight that was just about right. Perfect with fresh, simple sushi. Good quality and fair QPR. (90-91pts)
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Rich and elegant nose, with apples, grapefruits, pears, honey, almonds, and yellow flowers; very fine and vibrant bubbles; a bit acidic and tight on the palate, yet still quite creamy, delicious, and enjoyable with unique flavors, citrus fruits, lemon zests, minerals, roasted nuts, whipped cream, light spices, and yeasts; very long finish; overall, 92-93 points; quite to my liking despite the price.
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Intense, broad, focused and long. Beautiful rich, ripe lemon and subtle underripe pear riding on broad minerality of saline, stones, and chalk. Great texture and serious length.
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Enjoyed this champagne at Ruinart- a very classic and crisp champagne with classic notes of yeast, apples, and citrus. Very pale color- this is quintessential champagne and should be tried if you enjoy Veuve Clicquot.
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Opened to celebrate a friend's completion of graduate studies. Slow, discreet, very fine bubbles. Initially a nose of crisp lemon and almonds, which evolved after half an hour to include more rounded notes of brioche, toast and hazelnuts. A palate of citrus and clean minerals, with a mouthfeel that is refreshing but not sharp. Delightfully fresh and elegant. Problem is, this bottle is NV, so I am not sure how much consistency there will be between bottles.
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Had this so many times and loved it. Think this being non vintage, perhaps this from a more difficult growing season Very good, but tight and uneven acidity. Without a bar code system like Krug hard to know exactly where this bottle came from.
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The nose is pure lemon tart. It’s really vibrant and fresh with a very lively mousse. The palate is sharp and lemony on the entry but really goos on the middle with a nutty brioche note filling the palate. Good length.
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We had 4-5 bottles on the evening to celebrate our friends birthday and once again this wine delivers. technically its a good wine, full of charm and very giving but also has the extra presentation twist that help with any celebratory need. 91 once again
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4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (R&D's): Melon, citrus and orchard fruit with marshmallow and custard undertones; has a very subtle yeasty component too. Toasted marshmallow and orchard fruit with a long finish. Rich texture. LA1ES
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ROH Amphitheatre restaurant as an apéritif waiting for my fellow opera buff (Lucia di Lammermoor). Bright, firm beading with pleasing citrus zest and gentle herb flavours brought together with a steely mineral/acid spine. Refreshing, for enjoying in its own. Excellent.
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Maybe my expectations were too high but came out slightly disappointed here. It's good... crisp, some citrus, maybe something a touch bitter in the middle though. I think expected it to be better. Would drink again, but won't seek out as I think we can find better sparkling wine at a lower price. Do love that bottle though!
First Ruinart I ever tasted, and quite new into the Champagne tasting. But I'll give it a try.
- Colour: light-yellow. Not many bubbles. - Nose: rich, full nose. Hints of caramel. - Palate: first a touch of apple, aftwards a full bodied "brioche" taste. Hints of ripe pear in the finish.
This is a remarkable wine. Perfectly balanced.
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Very good generic NV as always with great presence and style. A go to champagne at clubs to be honest when we need something solid, well round and all rounder. 90-91 as always
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Night Two of Two Big Nights in Sydney (Beachside in Bondi): Remains a true QPR in the category. Perfume, minerals and a touch of smoke on the nose. Toasty pear and ginger flavors, a touch floral, some almonds. Great start to the evening.
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Yum Cha at Sunshine Beach, Noosa. Pale gold colour. Fine bead. Nose of pear,apple,lemon and brioche. Fine palate with delicate acid lift leading out to a long finish with bread and stone fruit touches. Delicious for the setting and the food.
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The 2016 Sun Wine Fest Elite Cru Wine Tasting. Better than previous years. Good acidity, lovely citrus flavors without the brioche. My style. Only thing I don't like is the shape of the bottle.
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NobleRottersSydney - Pinot & Merlot (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork, 12.5%} (Greg) Bright and fresh Lovely melon aromas. White fruit aromas as you’d expect. Intense aromas, enlivened with a whiff of vanilla bean. The palate is taut and fresh too, with powerful but refreshing acid; a rich, dry, zesty and crisp, persistent finish; medium/long. It’s medium-bodied, with medium-sized bubbles of a creamy nature, but plenty of action anyway. Really impressive champagne.
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750 ml; PnP; fairly honeyed yellow color for an NV - not sure what year it came out; aromas of lemon, sea air; flavors of mellow apple and pear up front with slight lemon and acidity on the back end, understated and not in your face, but pleasing and mellow with medium weight. Drink now. Good QPR.
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J'aime beaucoup la finesse de ce champagne, parfait en apéritif. Bulles un peu plus grosses que dans mon souvenir mais c'est peut-être dû au manque de repos des bouteilles.
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Slightly perfumed on the nose and very elegant on the palate. Tasted before dinner on Christmas Day alongside Pol Roger and there was no comparison. This really is a great Champagne.
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Very solid start to finish. Blanc de blanc very subtle. Freash crisp w a fair amount of acidity. Straw color, not overly pale. Bread and biscuit. Chalk very present, pleasantly so. Think 100% chardonnay. Would drink this every day.
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NV Champagne tasting (Singapore): Different nose to any of the other NV Champagnes with some cat pee aromas. On the palate plenty of citrus. Dense mousse. 88-89.
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Upon opening and pouring the first glass, I didn’t get much smell/nose. A bit of minerality and lemon. On first taste, the mouthfeel is “wet”, with it easily interacting with all parts of my tongue. The taste is delicate, and well integrated. Just a little bit of lemony acidity on the front, slightly sweet minerality mid tongue, maybe with light sour apple taste. A very pleasant and clean aftertaste remains in the mouth with a similar mixture of flavor.
Given more time to open up, additional flavors like lime come out. A slightly briny mouthfeel also develops. The wine takes on more of a warm note with a touch of spice. Very satisfying! The integration is still there, even after additional flavors have showed up.
This is effortless to drink. The nose also develops with fresh flower scent that’s not too sweet. That tart apple taste seems to show up on the nose as well.
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We visited Pierre Hong Kong as Chef Pierre Gagnaire was in town presenting his white truffle menu...and to celebrate, yet again, our birthday month! We sat down and were immediately presented with two fairly large, flutes before we even requested the wine list. Complimentary bubbles always nice!
Amazing when sipping this glass second after the 2004 Fleury Bolero...our own blend, if you like ;-)!
Ruinart EVERYTHING is always a good start to any event. The Blanc de Blancs Brut is not exception. Golden yellow with hints of green. Citrus and tropical fruits. Slightly bubbly bubble. Long, refreshing and vivid finish
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From a 375ml bottle, great mousse, lots of tiny bubbles, nose of yeast and freshly baked bread with hints of lemon-lime, more of the same on the palate, refreshing, crisp, medium/big body, long, fresh finish.
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Very fresh with a lot of tart citric acid. Did not get the disgorgement but from a recent release. Enjoyable but I found this bottle largely lacking in depth and complexity. But for what it intends to be, a reasonable bottle of wine.
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From beautiful mag. Compared side by side with a mag of 1995 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve Brut Rose. Made this look a tad sweet and definitely rich, creamy, gentle, and relatively straightforward.
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Pop and poured. Drank over 1 hour. Impromptu at Bottles&Bottles with C+T. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Ultra-fine persistent bubbles. Legs. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with slight florality, bready yeast, sea salt minerality, and citrus lemon. Youthful. On the palate, dry, rounded high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of sea salt minerality, citrus lemon, green apple, bready yeast, brioche. Long finish. Very good quality NV BdB. The bubbles are so easy on the tongue and no dry tartness on the finish.
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Leggero, bollicina finissima. Bel naso, morbidissimo al palato quasi con una punta di dolcezza. Privo però di personalità e carattere. Su produttori meno noti con la stessa cifra si beve molto meglio.
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CIVC Champagne Tasting 2015: Apple, pink floral notes and peach. Fresh and bright palate, with good verve and drive. Lovely drinking, with the cleanliness very refreshing.
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I served this too cold and after the first glass thought "ho-hum" - average . However came back and tasted about 90 mins later and it had really opened up .
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Lunch at Jin Fine Dining (Jin, Far East Square): Again, very decent. This was very blanc des blancs. Yeasty, white fruity, a little sweet and floral on the nose, and easygoing and nicely balanced on the palate, with fine mousse and gentle lemon and apple notes, this was a nice, friendly NV.
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Didn't get the lot number, but this was in a nice place. Allred nailed the description with "aggressive mousse", which carried lovely apple and pear notes with a return of the nutty quality I like.
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Opened by tlv. Apple and orchard fruit with subtle undertones of vanilla, marshmallow fluff and wet rocks. Has a nice floral quality as well as an aggressive mousse. Fine bead with flavors of honeycomb, apple, mineral, vanilla creme and citrus with toasted overtones. Bright and lively.
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A private lunch (Restaurant Perceel *, near Rotterdam): I am always a bit in two minds about this champagne. It is stylish and elegant and without a doubt an excellent aperitif, but it is not all it is worked up to be and it is quite expensive for what it is. Also, since many restaurants like to put the attractive, clear glass bottles on display, you end up with many a lightstruck specimen in your glass and a tedious discussion with the staff who maintain that the gentle smell of onions emanating from it (the glass that is, not the staff) must be correct as the bottle was just opened and is clearly not corked. *Sighs*. But this one was as fresh as a daisy and perfectly delicious!
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Taste agn in Helsinki, Hotel Kamp. Pale yellow with med amt of bubbles, aroma of apple and some floral notes. not complex but refreshing, light sweetness but there is also light bitterness to the finish.
Metallic and incisive but slightly creamy--wow this really calls for caviar. Nose develops into a sweet oatmeal aroma with hints of vanillin, saline, caviar aromas and sthg reminiscent of lager. So curious what disgorgement this was. Pretty interesting.
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This appears to be made in the new international style. Not a lot of complexity but good nonetheless. High toned, tangy citrus and not much else. I'll give it a couple pluses for being even tempered and not confrontational. For such a hot day, this was definitely a good choice though. 85-87
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We sipped at The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Folks, this is without question the best restaurant in a museum anywhere on the planet...at least of the many, many we have visited! We think this NV as a half bottle for two to start a lunch is, well, exceedingly civilised! Wow, why even bother with any bubble by the glass when you can sip this jolly good drop!?
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notes of fresh lemons with a touch of salty-mineral note. Very lifted and floral nose, can smell the sweetness of the champagne as well. The palate is soft with a slight vanilla roundedness; very clean - citrus and a touch of white flowers. It's a highly mineral and clean chardonnay with softness and elegance on the palate.
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Numanthia Tasting w/ winemaker, Manuel Louzada (Bin 75): From magnum; light greenish yellow, tiny bubbles; very aromatic, flinty, yeast, green apple, toast, grain, whole wheat toast, tart green fruit; palate is less persistent and seemingly flatter, graphite, lighter body, elegant; lacks a little punch for me.
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Pretty consistent with my previous tasting notes. Light and refreshing, but still way too young to be interesting. A nice food wine, but definitely from the lean - not hedonistic - end of the spectrum. Feels like it could use some 6-10 years in a cellar before starting to show some depth and complexity.
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Another proof of why one should age wine. kept this bottle in the cellar about 5 – 6 years, and this has really turned in to something else. A rather “simple and straight” NV Champagne can really be fabulous and ooh so complex with ageing. Such was the case with this bottle. Deep yellow color, clear signs of age. Tiny bubbles, nose with pears and minerals, developed complexity and signs of age showing, with winter apples and nuts along with hints of coffee and fudge. Palate is buttery and creamy, sweet, yet balanced, long and fine, with yellow fruit, sweet apples, pears and tutti frutti. Some wet & warm stones showing. Low acidity, mature, with soft creamy buttery very good Chardonnay fruit. A very fine Champagne, and age has really lifted this to another level. Will keep cellaring good NV Champagnes from good producers, as I am always very satisfied with the result in the end.
Ruinart Dinner (The Point, Albert Park, Melbourne): From both normal bottle and Magnum (Chef de Caves Panaiotis advised magnum are typically aged a year longer than 750ml and the night’s bottles were from the 2010 base). Blanc de blancs being the bread and butter of the house. A very clean and focussed nose, mineral and apples. Wonderfully dry, well balanced acidity and creaminess. Served with three different dishes. Perfect with Spanner crab, almond Gazpacho and sauce Jacqueline, also with a pre-dessert of Brie de Meaux mousse, poached yellow peach and crisp tuille. However unfortunately the contrast of a roast fig, Joselito Jamon and 62 degree egg did not work
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Pale yellow with med amt of bubbles, aroma of apple and some floral notes. not complex but refreshing, light sweetness but there is also light bitterness.
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Clean, clear, light bodied, sparse, large bubbles Dusty, lemon zest off the nose 'Moussey" sweeter mid-palate then i would have expected, gooseberry Short finish, with more tartness developing after 30 minutes of opening
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Green apple, cheese (!), butter, a bit of yeast on the nose, later some honey appears as well as oxidative notes and effect of oak - boiled meat, green peas, gelantine. On the palate there is same green apple and as well as oxidative notes. Too oxidative, dirty and imprecise for me, but others might love it.
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From 375ml. Youthful pale gold color with a very slight greenish tint. Notes of grapefruit, almond and pear, developing a green apple note with air. Lemon notes on the attack followed by almond, chalk and mineral with a saline quality on the finish.
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No formal notes taken, just enjoyed. Straight forward, very fine, fresh, citrus, tart apples and fine minerals, with some nice smoky flint and touch gunpowder & baker’s yeast present. Long finish. Very good Non-Vintage Bl. D Bl.
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Mixed reviews at last night's wine group dinner. Some liked it, but others thought it was flawed. I didn't think it was the best bottle of Ruinart BdB that I have had, but i did think it was tasting pretty old
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Color amarillo bien brillante y suaves burbujas constantes que forman una intensa corona interior. Fina nariz de muy buena intensidad con un predominio de la fruta cítrica madura pero fresca e intensa (piel de limón y pomelo), ligeros toques herbáceos refrescantes, flores blancas, notas ahumadas, ligeras sensaciones cremosas y de mantequilla fresca, levaduras frescas, bollería con predominio del brioche y croissant de mantequilla, finos toques de frutos secos tostados y ligera sensación de crianza en barrica de fondo. Fresca y notable entrada en boca, intenso recorrido en el que su carbónico se pasea elegantemente por todo el paladar, fruta cítrica bien sabrosa, notas amargas intensas que surgen de sus frutos secos algo tostados, buena estructura y fina textura, notas amargosas y ligeros apuntes salados, con volumen y con buena longitud, intenso y persistente. Final largo, postgusto de fruta cítrica madura y retronasal suavemente ahumado y salino.
More information: http://www.elvi.net/2013/09/26/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut/
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Lot LAFWCB3. Citrus and apple, stone and mineral qualities. Not as rich as previous bottles. Medium bead with orchard fruit, dried yeast and mineral tones.
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A dependably delightful Blanc de Blancs in the not bone dry category. Medium/light bodied but round with gentle bubble, slightly creamy white fruit, discreet minerals, some biscuit and very elegant. Very good.
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Served at 14 degrees Celsius out of the bottle: A real good NV, with lots of green apples and a touch of brioche. Elegant and rich, mousse a little too coarse.
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Still my favourite BdB at a price point that doesn't break the bank. There is refreshment, complexity, and pleasure in this bottle. Bright fresh nose with plenty of lemon and green apple, but also nice yeasty and brioche. The fruit is bright and light, while the complexity is subtle, yet evolving. This shouldn't be served too cold. The mousse is simply sublime. I will be drinking a lot of this over the next week.
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The wine is clear and bright with a pale lemon colour and presence of small bubbles.
The nose is slightly flawed (reduction) and developing, showing medium(+) intensity aromas of green fruit (green apple, pear), reduction (SH2, matchstick), yeast (bread, toast) and MLF (fresh butter).
The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a medium(+) refreshing acidity. It has a medium alcohol and medium(-) body with a creamy mousse. It has medium(+) intensity flavours of green fruit (green apple, pear), reduction (SH2, matchstick), yeast (bread, toast) and MLF (fresh butter). The finish is medium.
It is a good quality wine. The concentrated flavours are well-balanced by the fresh acidity with support of the slight sweetneess. The finish is just ok for a good wine, but a better example would show more complexity in the nose, a longer finish and would not show reduction aromas.
Drink now, not suitable for ageing. The reduction aromas will evolve towards stinky boiled vegetables and other unpleasant notes.
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The nose was remarkably fresh with spring florals, stone fruits and a hint of fresh cut grass. On the palate, it was fruity with green apple and a hint of exotic spice, yet refined with soothing. Notes of grapefruit lingered long on the finish along with pretty inner floral notes.
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Served at refrigerator temp ~40F. Brilliant classic champagne gold color with fine streams of long lasting of bubbles in the flute. Fairly noticeable yeast to start - dissipated somewhat in the glass. Tart nose. Medium to medium strong acid. Low alcohol. Restrained fruit. A good offering, but not my favorite at this price point. 88-89 pts.
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Wonderfully sharp blanc de blanc. Deceitfully sugary...try at room temp, rested, in Burgundy glass. Absolutely ridiculous, being able to hold together. Let the fanboys pop their Veuve.
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Ruinart Seminar (Flatiron Wines & Spirits, NYC): This is 75% 2011 vintage and the rest a combo of 2008 & 2009. Assertive nose of wax, honey, flint, spice, gunpowder, windex or something chemical (not bad), ginger, a bit of pear, herbal/lavender, bread, lemon. Full on the palate with a soft mousse, rich, good acid. It's showing yellow-brown on the flavor spectrum, with flavors of bread, a touch of caramel, lemon, ginger, gunpowder, flint, herbal. Finish is lemon, minerals, flint - good not great, fairly long. This is one of the better NV's I have had from the major houses - more full flavored, broad and complex. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1-1.5/2 = 15.5-16/20.
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At a retailer tasting. 90% premier cru grapes. 2nd time I had this last weekend. This was from a 3L bottle and I liked it even better than the first time. Clean and focused with some nuttiness on the finish. 93 points.
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Dinner at RPM Steak (RPM Steak - Chicago, IL): Definitely a classy NV from Ruinart. Rich, textured, and balanced this had great citrus and mineral tones. Ripping acidity there was a tartness that I really enjoyed on the palate.
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2014 K&L Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne tasting-SF. Nose of baked bread and yeast, wet shale, hints of lemon, lime and apples, more of the same on the palate, refreshing, crisp, touch simple, medium body, pleasant finish.
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K&L Champagne Tent Event (K&L Hollywood): Tasting note: Nice nose with a nice hint of brioche and citrus/apple. Great minerality and acidity on the palate. Fine bubbles.
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Light yellow color with an amazing stream of fine and tiny bubbles. The nose is typical classical Champagne showing mushrooms, basement, bread, yeast, stones and lemon. The palate shows fresh acidity and un-ripe green apples and a nice long lemon peel finish!
Shoud be cellared 5 years+ before opening.
Yet, a much better assembly compared to the bottles they used to make. Very good progress!
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A little toastier than the "R"' more pronounced slice and orchard fruits, blossom and citrus; lovely energy here, more engaging. Very refreshing. Cool and fresh finish.
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Lot LAH08, opened by thelostverse prior to dinner. Light color with notes of apple and pear, minerals, almond and biscuit. Fine bead, with orchard fruit and a long finish. 92+ pts.
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PnP out of fridge, 375 mL. Seemed to have very little pressure on opening, yet bubbles seemed at a decent level. Pear, red apple, some lemon, chalk, and slightly burnt toast points. Maybe a bot better on the nose than past bottlings. Echoed these notes on the palate, with high acidity, nice med+ length finish. This wine is drinking well now, my last few bottles were mixed with their quality level. This one was the best of the lot. Only one left. Good through 2015 or so...
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Youthful, pale lime green color. Crisp, cool and refreshing nose with aromas of tangy citrus fruits, some yeasty autolytic character and a reductive touch of gunpowder. On the palate the wine feels dry, light-bodied and taut as a violin string. There are flavors of ripe apples, tart citrus fruits, some steely minerality and a hint of yeasty autolysis. The acidity is very high and the smooth mousse feels very small, fine and creamy. The finish is light, refreshing and pretty taut with moderately long and rather straightforward flavors of juicy, tart apples, some grapefruit and a hint of steely minerality.
Well, this feels like a young Blanc de Blancs. Which it is. It's pretty typical example of a Grande Marquée Blanc de Blancs, but I really don't see what's the fuss here. The wine is very linear, focused and mineral all right, but it is also very one-dimensional, bare and lacking quite a bit of depth. I don't doubt for a moment that after 7-10 more years in a cellar this wine might turn out to be a wonderful, more toasty, creamy and complex Blanc de Blancs. However, for current enjoyment the wine feels very little more than a Chardonnay Crémant with more emphasis on acidity and minerality than usual. I really fail to understand why people want to drink these wines so young when they have so very little to offer. Underwhelming now, but a lot of room for improvement; expect the points go up with bottle age.
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From 375ml with Chinese take out after a long day, and this hit the spot. Notes of lemon curd, baked apple, stone, yeast and marshmallow. Orchard fruit dominates the palate, with hints of citrus underneath, as well as stone, dough and toasted almond. Picks up a hint of ginger on the finish. Fine bead with good acidity and a medium+ finish.
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Pale yellow with fine beads. Elegant nose of citrus, hazelnuts, yeast and green apples. Medium bodied, high acidity. A slight oily / salinity mouthfeel. Green & baked apples, citrus, nuts, yeast and chalk on the structured palate. Moderate length.
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Leesy, yeasty, funky nose, yeasty again on the palate with a superfine bead of elegant mousse. Great texture and really just an all-around winner. Need to make sure I always have a few bottles of this on hand.
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Weekly tasting group #120; A mixed set of wines (@ WW): This is a beautiful bubble. Very clean bouquet with good citrus, some green apple, brioche and some crustacean. On the palate soft and friendly with good tart lime and minerals. Beautiful bubble, soft and round and beautifully dry. Elegant as well.
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Opened at Anvil for veranda opening. Very clean, crisp and linear with apples and pears. Missing some of the nutty profile from previous bottle. This was Lot LAH08.
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Consistently a very good champagne and with a bit of star power too. We have monitored this champagne over different discorgements over a good 5 years and it remains a firm favorite along with the Bollinger Special Cuvee.
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Mooie verfijnde mousse, frisse citrus tonen met brioche en hazelnoot. In de mond kalk met duidelijke gist tonen, frisse zuren wat doet denken aan granny smit appeltjes. De combinatie met coquilles en met name oesters is een 1+1=3 ervaring, wat een sensatie!!!
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light yellow colour in the glass with tight bubbles and an exciting nose of tangerine, lemon and hints of brioche. clean on the palate with the citrusy notes driving to the toasty, oaky tones and a clean long finish.
(with an endless parade of Robby Cheung's seafood plates) Tung Po Kitchen's legendary North Point location
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it was rather dark in the restaurant, but it looked pretty pale to me. There was some pears and citrus on the nose. Bubbles flowing readily. Pears and the citrus came out nicely with a good dose of acid on the palate. a little bit of bread/tart as well. medium finish.
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From a half - bottle better than the wine. Have been disappointed before with Ruinat Blanc de Blancs before - even in a half really far too young, acidic and thin rather than elegant. There ar other much better nv blanc de blancs in my view.
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New Years 2013 at Kevin's (Minneapolis, MN): Overpriced would be the first thing that comes to mind on this one. Got better as it hit room temp. Citrus, floral, chalk and quite bitter. Just not as balanced as I would expect for a $65 Champagne. Had I consumed prior to this hitting room temp would have been an 88.
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Lot LAHJU. Pale color with notes of apple, toasted marshmallow and ripe melon. Toasty apple, cream and vanilla flavors. Fine bead and lengthy finish. Lovely. 92-93 pts.
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New Years Eve Celebration Offline (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Very pale straw color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. This had a lovely yeasty nose, quite floral, citrus, fine minerality. The palate was nutty, yeast, chalky minerality, citrus in the background. I liked this well enough and had it been on its own it may have seemed better, but it seemed to be fourth in the quartet of champagnes. 89-90pts.
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Clear and bright, pale lemon-green colour with small bubbles. The nose is faulty and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of sulfur and simple green fruit such as green apple and unripe pineapple. The wine is dry with a medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, creamy mousse and medium+ intensity flavours of simple green fruit such as green apple and unripe pineapple. Medium finish. It's a good quality wine, but the sulfur notes do not disappear with time and it lacks complexity, however it has a nice overall balance and a decent fruit concentration in the mouth. Drink now, not suitable for ageing with that sulfur notes (2 bottle opened, both with the same problem).
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nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest. palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples. medium plus acidity. medium bodied.
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After several bad bottles of bubbly, I was dying for Champagne, so this was popped. Right off the bat, this smelled gorgeous, with lemony almonds, minerals, like a lovely Puligny Montrachet, ending with a hint of white mushrooms. The smell made me smile, but once on the palate the difference was amazing: the texture was nice but thin, very surprisingly light (and almost watery), with extremely coarse bubbles carrying similar flavors, ending with bright acidity and a mid-length finish.
I wonder if I've been drinking too much farmer fizz? This just seemed clunky and not very complex compared to some of the grower Champagnes I've been drinking (Bourgeois-Diaz, Jose Dhondt, Chartogne Taillet, Laval, Clouet, etc...). Granted, this is one bottle from a large house, but I used to really like this, so it makes me wonder. I might have to do a comparison tasting...
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Light yellow color with abundant, tiny, speedy bubbles; appealing, almond, green apple nose; creamy textured, almond, nutshell, green apple palate; medium-plus finish 88+ points
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TN: Ruinart & Krug (POB's): A very nice showing for this wine. Very pale gold with a fair amount of smaller bubbles. The nose was great with green apples and also some tangerine qualities. On the palate, this is lean but strong with a nice streak of acidity. For some, it was their favorite as it had nice fruit, mostly apples on the palate, and was fresh and vibrant. Certainly once price is factored in this is the best value of the night.
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This was nice but I would drink Veuve or Delamott over this. Sunshine yellow but a little flabby and without definition - like a suit that hasn't been tailored well and may be a size too big. I don't think I'd buy another one of these.
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Consistently a good champagne. Always enjoyable and crowd pleaser. This latest bottling we found It with a more smoky edge on the nose. No sharp edges or unbalanced acidity here. Pretty solid and reliable. 90-91
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5 Champagne à l'Orangerie (Genève): Parfait pour débuter la dégustation, très fin et frais avec des notes citronnées agréables. Un peu trop de bulles à mon goût.
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Lot number was not entirely legible, but this was likely a recent release having been purchased in January. Notes of citrus, chalk and crab apple with a subtle toasty overtone. Great texture with a good bit of acidity and flavors of green apple, toast and clay. Finishes very well.
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Dreamtasting #5 (Restaurant Merlet, Schoorl): Very pale colour. Clean, clear, fresh and bright, good focus, liked the mousse as well. Apple skin, lemon and rocks. Very nice. 17.5/20 Offered to us by our host. Thanks, Stefan!
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Mother's Day brunch, 2013. Almost clear, fine bubbles. Yeast, toast, and citrus nose. Very pleasant, full and toasty. Good depth with slate, green apple, and lemon underlying those primary toasty flavors. Medium finish.
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Lot LAFT6BL, purchased off the wine list for $99.00. Pale color with a swift mousse and steady bead. Notes of yeast, apple and pear with smoky overtones. Nicely balanced, with flavors of citrus, almond, baked pear, marzipan and green apple with a long finish.
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Shane's Last Night Dinner (Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong): Others really like this Champagne but it does nothing for me at all. I find it has a soapy palate and with a lanolin mouthfeel that lacks any cut or definition. I find it characterless: nothing really bad about it but....Just my personal taste, I guess......... chacun a son gout!
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Pale yellow, light intensity with numerous fine beads. Elegant fresh nose of brioche, hazel nuts and minerals. Fresh though a little sharp palate with citrus, chalk, stone fruits and some stony minerals. Long length. Nice but for our palate, think it could do with more bottle age.
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From magnum - light lemon yellow color with abundant, speedy, tiny bubbles; savory, chalk, yeasty nose; tasty, yeasty, light footed, chalk, tart yellow apple, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish
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Better ice cold than when it came out of the cellar. A toasty flavor along with light yeastiness and tons and tons of small bubbles made this a very pleasant Champagne, though perhaps not a great price performer.
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Dinner for Rebecca and Malcolm (Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand): Always a consistently outstanding champagne. This particular bottle had been aged two years before we consumed it. Great bead, gorgeous texture. Great focus and clarity. Mineral and a hint of herbaceousness.
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Alcohol :: 12.5% Blanc in color. Very fresh on the nose with just a hint of yeasty and saline note that intermixed with mineral and green apple. Fresh and friendly on the palate. Turn a bit sharp after the mi palate with lively acid grips at the medium length, yeasty finished.
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New years eve dinner at Del Posto (Del Posto): Youthful energy and mousse, crisp, some yeasty breadnotes, clearly chardonnay citrusy (but with meyer lemon cheesecake roundness to it) and very ripe fruit material. Great balance and body for a blanc de blancs.
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A nice, lighter side of Champagne. If you're looking for a Champagne that is rich, intense, alcoholic, and dry dry dry, this one isn't it. This Champagne was a nice NYE toasting Champagne. Medium effervescence, lots of tangerine and lemon on the nose. On the palate was more of a tart tangerine at first but not enough to make the mouth pucker. Pear and apricot followed and finished. You could tell that it was a blanc de blancs because it wasn't harsh, wasn't sweet in the middle like a Prosecco, but instead just kind of mellowed out and finished nicely, semi-dry. This Champagne would have pleased just about anyone. Due to its lighter body I don't agree with a Drink by 2020 date, maybe 2014.
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Consistent w/prev TNs. I really don't love this Champagne, my bottles are not consistent w/other people's TNs. Perhaps I got a slightly poorly stored batch?
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Toast. Dried pears. Fairly dry and austere with a lingering acidity that is not particularly pleasant. Hollow kerosene-like finish. Is this a flawed bottle? I have to wonder based on so many other positive reviews. Wouldn't surprise me based on the provenance of the wines sold at Max's.
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Year-end "James Bond" Party (Chad's, Chuville): Ruinart is nothing if not consistent with this bottling. I have always rather liked it without quite being bowled over, and this bottle did nothing to correct that impression. It had a very sweetly expressive nose, with whiffs of sugared almonds and white fruit, a touch mushroomy earth and bright spinkles of spice, with just a slight edge of reductive rubber scents at the sides. The palate was rather less accessible than the nose though, perhaps because of the reduction on the wine. Rather tight, it showed lithe notes of white fruit coiled around a minerally core. Only with time did it unfurl a little to show a sweeter, almost strawberry-ish lilt on the midpalate and a nice spicy tang on a decent finish. Bright acidity and fine mousse added a good sense of structure to the wine. This bottle was a bit tart and tight at the moment, but it was well-made and pretty interesting. All in all, decently good as ever.
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Love this champagne. Medium-sized bubbles, very pale color, light tropical fruit bouquet. Very balanced flavors, good mix of toast, fruit, and yeast. Very little tangy/acid here, which I like. While it stands up to food well, it is also good for drinking by itself. A house classic!
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Crush's Annual Champagne Gala 2012: Quick note (18 wines in an hour). Subdued nose with lemon, mineral and oak. Soft and generous on the palate - lemonheads candy, yeast, apple. Mousse a little soft. A touch simple. Nose - 4/6, Palate - 4.5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je Ne Sais Quoi - 0.5/2 = 13/20.
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We really like the latest bottlings of the NV. Well round with nice toasty aromatics, no sharp edges or unbalanced acidity . Granted this is not a supercomplex wine but always enjoyable and a big crowd pleaser. 90ish
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Consistent with other tasting notes. Not a great Champagne, but decent nonetheless. A bit flat on the mouthfeel and finish, kind of anti-climatic overall.
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A very nice med yellow color, with a nice stream of bubbles and a fine mousse. This is a BdB Champagne, with toast and bread dough mingling with green apple and perhaps pear, on the med intensity nose. The wine has a lush mouthfeel, as the bubbles dissipate beautifully, showing med acidity (I would prefer a touch more acid), green apple and pear flavors echo from the nose, with no real tannins to speak of. There is a very light sweetness that is apparent, leading into a med length finish that shows some chalky minerality. A very nice Champagne.
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Very different from last time (about a year and a half ago) I had one of these bottles. It took a really long time to open up in the glass, and I was worried that something was not really right with this bottle. But it came along after approx 30 minutes. A bit dead compared to last time I had a bottle, less acidity and the fruit was not as pronounced and clean as previous bottles? (This is another batch, I wonder if something has changed in the way they make these bottles, or if it’s just a matter of vintage?) Bottle variation? Anyway, still good, but not as good as I remembered it. Once it opened up it showed some nice creaminess and some minerallity, with good fruit and mousse.
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Given half an hour of air this developed into a creamy yet dry bdb with a definite strong minerality. Lot of white fruit on the nose and not too aggressive on the palate. QPR could be questioned here but the quality is definitely evident.
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Minerals, herbs, pears and floral. Medium-bodied with a lively acidity ... mouthwatering finish. Pairing was perfect with 3 minute quail egg, caviar, chickpea crepe, and crème fraiche.
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Consistent with our last note. Feels like they are making it less sharp/acidic these days. Still very enjoyable as always and a big crowd pleaser. 90-91
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Sweet chardonnay fruit notes of pineapple, banana candy and caramelized lemon. Strong presence of chalky earth notes, wet wool, shellfish and lichen. Dry but with obvious dosage and mid-level acidity. Large moussé leaves a bitter feel on the palate. Pineapple, banana and lemon continue rather sweet through the slightly candyish palate. Mid-length. There's nice earthiness on the nose but otherwise this feels too sweet and uncomplicated to really justify the price.
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Potensac Vertical (Rob & Bev's place): This 12.5% abv BdB Champagne was enjoyed while preparing for a vertical Medoc tasting this evening. The wine is pale yellow-straw in color, with a thick mousse of tiny bubbles, which seemed to dissipate too quickly for my liking. The nose was quite aromatic, with a yeasty character, and notes of slightly oxidized apples. The wine seemed off-dry, with a medium body, a lively acid cut, showing off flavors of pear, apple, and toast points. An enjoyable Champagne, but I was expecting a bit more complexity at this price point ($30/375ml). Will enjoy these over the next few years and keep an eye on it's development.
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oooh this is good. Light in colour with fine, free flowing bubbles. The nose is apples & sweet pastries, the palate is smooth sherbert sweetness and creamy finish. Lovely, really lovely.
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Blind Champagne and sparkling wines at Matt and Ori's (The new Pink Dolphin): Round palate here, very integrated initially but completely falls apart on the finish. Some richness does come through, but the acidity is rough on the finish and the flavors are awkward. The thing about this wine is that I had a bottle two weeks ago that was the best bottle of Champagne we had at the tasting. For this blind tasting that impression was still in my mind so I went to a retailer and got this bottle. This didn't show any of the depth or elegance of the bottle I had previously. A real bummer. Tasted blind but could tell this was my bottle due to the shape of the bottle in the bag.
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from 375 ml at ocean club in scottsdale, az. $90!!! OMFG. fortunately, we had a multi hundred dollar gift card, otherwise i would never step foot in a shit hole like this. really, it completely pisses me off. service pacing pathetic, food mediocre, portions beyond common sense, noise level 100+ dbs, egregious cost. oh, yeah, the wine...see my note from a couple of years ago. not bad.
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nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest. palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples. medium plus acidity. medium bodied. seems to get better hours after opening.
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Appearance: constantly streaming fountain of lively bubbles, Aroma: yeasty, delicate Palate: pear, cream, vanilla, light and clean, reminiscent of a waterfall Paired very well with Asian food, neither overpowered the other. Blanc de Blancs.
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After 5 years n the cellar it is drinking really well now. Smooth and buttery with just enough acidity if only a touch of minerality. Great as a food wine but just as good on its own.
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perhaps a bottle that was off a bit - nose was barnyard but unpleasant as well as yeasty - in the mouth yeast flavors predominate with a tart apple citrus zest - the bubbles were prickly in the mouth - finishes moderately bready
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Champagne Tasting (Waterford): 100% Char with 36 to 48 months on lees. I remembered drinking this at one of the Wines for Asia events and was impressed by it. Guess this time with all the major houses it did not stand out. Sulphur on the initial sniff which blows away. Sweet on the entry good mouth fill and frizz but seemly lacks finish.
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Pre- Xmas lunch (El Recó restaurant (Sant Climent, Barcelona)): Had during lunch, to go with a Gilthead fish. Light golden color, served too cold, a bit thin on palate, crispy, improves with temperature, orange peel, winy feeling, medium finish. Didn't convince.
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Bigger yeasty BdB style that I enjoyed but got better as it opened up to the air. Impressive balance and great flavor profile but not usual Ruinart length. May well benefit from some aging, but very enjoyable at present.
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Dinner with the Monthly Group at Asia Grand (Asia Grand, Odeon Towers): Second outing with this unusually shaped bottle. I suspected that i tried this before somewhere, but just could not place it. On reflection though, my impressions this time round were very similar to when we had it courtesy of Grafstb on the first night of the CT Bordeaux trip. This was a very nice BdB at this level. It had a beautiful nose, lots of epressive aromas all tumbling out of the glass - yeasty, earthy low-tones, a touch of caramel, fleshy white fruit accents, hints of apple - all very white Burg-like. The palate was quite a bit tighter than the nose though, and quite a shift of gear from the very friendly, effortlessly elegant 2004 Roederer that we had just before. Te Ruinart had a far more noticeable richness and heft to it, powerful almost, with lots of depth and dry extract underlying its still primary flavours of green apples and ripe lemons lined with a minerally streak. There was a lovely balance here, so that the wine was never ungainly even with its weight. With time, it slowly opened up more, especially towards the finish, where it showed notes of cream, yeast and a bit of toast mingling with its green apple fruit - rather Meursault-like actually. It worked really well with braised lobster tail in superior stock, much better than the I think the Roederer would have. Yet in spite of all that, I could not help but feel that this is one of those NVs that would really have benefitted from a lot more bottle-age. On the day though, it was a nice food Champagne which brought back memories of our lovely trip in May.
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Nose - 13, Color - 5, Taste - 18, Finish - 8 = 94/100
Color - yellowish tint, clear Bouquet - bread, cake batter, Carmel Flavor - lemon grass, green apples, yeast Feel - refreshing, clean, great acid Impression - drink now, give it another 1-2 years, great NV
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Pale green with a yeasty but lemon fresh nose. Full and dense with a very fine frothy mousse. The palate is flavoured like a tarte tatin with crunchy apple and rich caramel pastry notes. Long finish with a lemon zing. Very enjoyable.
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high quality bubbles with good action. Light bodied. Green apples forward and then butter and papaya with a soda water and tropical fruit medley after taste. I'm more of a toasty/yeasty champagne guy, so this was not in my wheelhouse, but i appreciate it's subtlety and layered nature. at $60, i wouldn't buy it again. saw it on sale for $40 and at that price, perhaps.
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Everybody loved this bottle. Served with apetizers and it was a great match. Have had this bottle for two years so it had more of a developed flavor though still plenty of the youthful fruit notes as well.
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My oh my, what 2 1/2 years in the cellar has done for this wine... I bought two bottles in November 2008, drank one immediately, and saved the other for the last 30 months. The wine has developed into something more like I am used to in a good vintage Champagne, with darker and more complex toasty notes entering and even the structure of the bubbles seeming more orderly. While not quite the 1990 Dom Ruinart I had a couple years ago, this wine with its well-developed nuances from short term aging was wonderful.
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Had some bottle age as bought nearly 2 years ago. Pale straw with plenty of small beads. Fresh nose with buttered popcorn, yeast, citrus fruit and some minerals. Good balance with enough acid to cut through roasted duck. Predominately bread and apple pie with lemon hints. Long length with a honey aftertaste. We enjoyed this.
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Ett vin som är bättre i doft än.smak tycker jag. Mycket exotiska frukter, kiwi, passionfrukt, päron samt en hel del kryddor. Smaken är lite besk och jag tycker att dosagen slår igenom lite för mycket. Fin gyllengul färg (serverad på magnum)
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CT Bordeaux Trip 2011 - Day 0 (Bordeaux): Drank this from magnum. I thought this was good-not-great. There was some good underlying acidity, but it wasn’t as lively on the palate as I was hoping for. Lots of rich fruit on the palate. Not the best performance for this wine. Gut impression: 88.
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CT Bordeaux Trip, Day 0 (Bordeaux, France): Our first drink in Bordeaux, courtesy of Brian and Ashley. This was a very decent Blanc des Blancs. Lovely refined nose, gentle minerality, yeast, white meat, white appley fruit. Very Chardonnay scents. The palate was very fresh, with lots of lemons and green apples. Nice depth, very fresh and citrusy, with a nice tension on the palate. It finished with a good persistence in its white meat and yeast notes. Not bad at all.
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Compared to the Veuve Yellow Label and Moet Imperial tasted before it, the Ruinart BdB was fresher, more floral, and slightly more herbal - this slight green edge was appealing rather than a flaw. Good acidity here helped cut through the fat of the Chelsea burger (bacon, 1000 island dressing, etc.) it was paired with. As a result, probably the most successful pairing of the Burgers & Bubbly LVMH event. 90-91
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nose - honeysuckle, nuts (almong per shannon), butterscotch per doug, thouigh overall i found it to have a very fresh nose mouth - very crisp but lacking in secondary flavors or complexity. Perhaps some nuttiness, though not the requisite amount sought. A slight overall disappointment.
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Smokey oak on the nose, with hints of citrus, apple, and toasted nuts. Silky smooth on the palette, creamy, toast, pears and nuts. Medium acidity. I really enjoyed this, and lets be honest here - the bottle is cool
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November Champagne at Renaissance Wines (Renaissance Premium Wines and Cigars, Orenco Station, Oregon): The nose is pretty light here, showing some white grapefruit, apples, an orange spritz, and some fresh cut potato. On the palate, full bubbles show early and on the middle with a spritz of lemon coming in early. Full apple flavors show, but not until the finish. A bit of lemon peel shows just before the apple flavors sets in, and a bit of cream shows later. Everything is interestingly long, and the apple flavors are lovely.
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Once again dependable, and a massive crowd pleaser. Always a joy to have this champagne Note consistent with past one [ Pale yellow color with a light citrus nose, smooth velvety palate and with a medium finish]
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2010 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting. Lovely nose of peach, allspice, and citrus with more of the same on the palate, delicious, crisp, chilled which makes it tastes fresh versus some others today, almost elegant, long crisp finish.
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– popped and poured – – tasted a single glass non-blind over approx. 45 minutes –
NOSE: lighter fruits than their N.V. Rose; white/yellow fruits; toast; fruitier than the 1998 Dom Ruinart BdB; reminds me a lot of a Grenache Blanc; chamomile.
BODY: medium-light bodied; very pale green-yellow color; loose bead.
TASTE: rich, yet elegant; pretty dry; slight bready-ness; not very complex, but very enjoyable.
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2010 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Superb! Light yellow color. Lemon, minerals, and toast dominate the nose. Medium-full body with apple, nuts, and doughy flavors. Very nicely balanced acidity. Solid, dry, medium-long finish. Ruinart’s entry-level Blanc de Blancs remains one of my favorite non-vintage Champagnes.
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Solid wine. This isn't an eye-opener but it is a good wine with depth and good minerality. Apples, cream, a bit of honey with freshness, focus and structure.
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LVMH at Binny's (Binny's Lincoln Park, Chicago IL): nose: crisp and fine nose of almonds, bits of toast, brioche, apples and a touch of fresh citrus tones. Excellent depth with a real pristine nature to the nose
taste: Lovely and classy feel with medium+ acidity as well as tones of almonds, pears, toast, apples, some warm dough and tones of fresh picked citrus'
overall: A delicious blanc de blancs. Well balanced with great aromatics that jump out of the glass as well as flavors that have real polish to them
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nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest. palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples. medium plus acidity. medium bodied. seems to get better hours after opening.
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Birthday Dinner (Inovasi - Lake Bluff IL): Fresh citrus on the nose. Flavors of lemon and lemon peel with great acidity, minerality and persistence. Clean and precise.
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7.5/10 - Tour guide described it as the most "ethereal" of the wines by Ruinart. Whilst I wouldn't use that term myself, I could see where she was coming from. Bright, but delicate citrus and green apple flavours. Some minerality too. Not too much cream and with very very fine bubbles. Enjoyable. Tasted at winery after the tour in Reims
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Like all the previous bottles, this has a strange sweaty sulphur pong, and yet it manages to be bracingly fresh, and there's a deep toastiness down there. On balance I like it.
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New Year's Eve 2009 (Chicago IL): 2 bottles opened with consistent notes. Crisp green apple and lemon on the nose and palate. A firm and focused, yet still round, giving palate with great acidity and a good finish. Very nice.
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taste: real great medium feel with medium+ acidity and fresh tones of almonds, green apples, white fruits, peach blossoms and some mineral tones
overall: lot no: 313-001. A real quality ruinart. Crisp and lively, this has a lot to give and needs a bit of time to fully come together. This disgorgement is extremely good
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Probably drunk too young - rather neutral nose, good mousse, blanaced and elegant wine but the flavours is a bit muted at present. Give it a couple of years after purchase before drinking.
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I really like a good Blanc de Blanc champagne and this one is a "qpr" favorite. Sweeter (but not a sweet wine) than most to my perception, it has very good acidity to give it great balance.
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Last sparkler in our line-up for the night, I think this was a bit to delicate and was harder to understand than the wines previous. No matter, you could feel the pedigree of the wine through the velvety body and soft bubbles. Once I let this warm up it started to show off a bit more in the mouth. Unfortunately tonight it just wasn't in a place where I could truly understand it, I feel like it had more to say.
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Surprising for a blanc des blancs to have the acidity and purity this wine has. I would have expected more of a mouth-filling texture and more toasty brioche, but this was more along the lines of green fruits. Personally, I would prefer the regular cuvée over this one. I wonder though. Maybe with 5 years under its belt, this could really be something special.
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On the nose there's ripe golden apple, chalkiness, yellow spices and merengue. Light and fruity with balanced acidity and a nice creamy moussé. Cinnamon, bisquits, saffron, lemon peel and some elegant brown sugar notes. Mouth-covering creaminess with good length. This bottle had been stored for a couple of years: very ripe and round but perhaps a tad hollow on the midpalate.
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This is a good wine but lacks some mid-palate depth. The nose is yeasty and doughy with some apple. This light-bodied wine is delicate with spring water and dilute apple. Overall, this is an easy going wine that does not necessarily distinguish itself from others.
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Clear very pale straw core with fine bubbles in a steady stream - good mousse. On the nose there's a bit of stinky cheese that quickly blows off, then a beautiful citrus note with bread dough and a bit of matchstick - layers and layers of aromas. Dry on the palate with excellent (mod+) acidity and briney, citrus, minerals flavours. Very well balanced and the flavours carry through into the long clean crisp and elegant finish. Good weight on the palate with a mod+ lengthy finish. Very well done!!
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Ch. Montelena 1978,1985 & 1994 (Chez Patrick, Peel Street, Hong Kong): I have drank this several times but I just don't "get it" why others really like this. For me, it is very insipid and not really worth drinking. Nothing wrong with it but it is just so bland and characterless.
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Der Ruinart Blanc de Blancs besticht durch seine goldgelbe Farbe und schillernden Glanz. Im ersten Eindruck sehr duftintensiv mit Noten frischer Zitrusfrüchte. Auf den zweiten Blick blumige Aromen, die an Nektarine, Aprikose und Mirabelle erinnern. Im Geschmack weich, harmonisch sehr rund und weinig.
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Not a tasting note -- just posting to note that I've just had two bottles from two different sources, with a UPC that is different from the one above. Mine were 088076167223. Either the one above is in error, or, more likely, different releases of this wine have different UPC's.
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Ruinart Champagne with Frédéric Panaїotis (Chelsea Wine Vault): Made from three vintages of all premier cru vineyards in the Cote de Blancs and Montagne de Reims, according to the spec sheet. Opens with a sweet, creamy aroma and is thick, almost gelatinous, on the palate despite its prickle, a fizzy lemon cream filling. On the finish it turns more serious with a backdraft of metal shavings, but, as Frédéric explains, this Champagne is intended to be all about the fruit. They don't use older reserve wines and don't recommend holding a bottle beyond a year or two because it's not meant to develop past its fruity stage. He says chardonnay in Champagne usually tastes austere and lean but that he aims for a different style here -- "friendly aromas, tropical fruit that is quite specific to our style." Hey, I like my Champagne austere and lean! But this is pretty tasty too -- almost reminiscent of a junior version of a Vilmart Cuvee Creation in its fruit profile though obviously much simpler in personality. 9 grams per liter dosage.
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Hiro’s: Light brilliant yellow; Stunning elegant nose of white flowers, angel food cake, white pit fruit; elegant but concentrated mouth, expansive in the mouth, but delicate at the same time, with a long finish. This blew me away tonight. Why the change? Is my taste changing?!!
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Martins flaske. Drukket hos Martin. En NV med et par år på bagen under tvivlsomme forhold, og som derfor frygtedes død. Dyb gylden farve. Vanvittigt meget smør i næsen. Derudover vanille, blomster, kaffe og kadiseret citron. Dejlig vin, men en lidt høj dosage gør den en smule ufokuseret.
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Berrys Champagne School (BBR): BBR Champagne tasting. €75 per bottle. I understand that this house is fairly unknown here, but is very popular in France. Very similar lemon-gold appearance to the others. Mousse is very fine and lively with persistent small bubbles, although it doesn't actually taste as "fizzy" as its predecessors. This nose is different from the others, with distinctive Chardonnay aromas of honey and nuts, and light (not overpowering) traces of tropical fruits like pineapple and grapefruit. The palate is medium-light (lighter than the others due to 100% Chardonnay), but any lack of body is masked by the delicious mousse. No hugely strong flavours on the palate, but more grapefruitty aspects, plus some refreshing apple. Medium-good finish. Good.
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2009 LVMH Tasting at Elway's Cherry Creek (Denver, CO): Apples, pine nuts, cashews and lightly buttered toast lead into a creamy, well balanced wine of great purity and focus. For an N.V. wine, this was terrific and showed a lot more balance than the Dom. A broad mid-palate and a creamy, leesy finish that lingers for quite some time. Terrific value
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nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest. palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples. medium plus acidity. medium bodied. seems to get better hours after opening.
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BrandrB's First Visit To Champagne; 4/16/2009-4/17/2009 (Champagne, France): Excellent, as usual. Pale yellow color. Apple, mineral, and toasty notes on the nose. Apple and toasted nut palate. Long, dry finish. Excellent balance. Good value, one of the best non-vintages available at this price-point. Simply a beautiful, rich, and elegant Champagne. Consistent with my previous note. Tasted at the cellar.
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Italian Offline with Loren Sonkin (Backstreet Wine Salon, Phoenix): Pale yellow color. Nose of tropical fruit and caramel with a smoky oak component. Apples, hazelnut and pear fruit profile. Strong minerality. Nice depth and length on the finish. Solid non-vintage Champagne.
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Always been a fan of dom Ruinart and R de Ruinart, but this particular wine leaves me cold. Not what I expect from a blanc de blancs, with a meaty candied nose giving way to an even meatier smoky aftertaste with very little subtlety except for some slight lingering honey and fruit overtones. Not a bad wine, but not up to my expecations for the house.
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Impression only from NYE but this was interestingly rich. Immediate sensation on the nose and palate was earthy with a hint of sweetness. For champagne, rich creamy mouthfeel with a perception of lower acid - not sure if it actually is lower, just feels like it in comparison to some grower champagnes that night.
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Must be the best tasting Champagne I've had at this price level. Nose conveys lemon, green apple, yeast, nuts and a touch of smoky oak. Distinct impression of sweetness on the nose but it's dry on the palate. Rich and creamy texture with a fine mousse. Great stuff!
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Very interesting BdB. Unusual and slightly funky toast on the nose. Takes a bit of getting used to. Rich and complex on the palate. Long and nice aftertaste.
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Lemon, lime and mineral and maybe a little toasty. Seemed a little sharp for me. I thought it was austere, which is ok, but I would have liked a little more complexity and a rounder softer wine.
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Fantastic! From the oldest sparkling Champagne house; shows real elegance. Pale yellow. Decent light mousse. Aromas of apples, minerals, and yeast. Apple and toasted nut flavors on the palate. Beautiful long, dry finish. Great length. Nicely balanced acidity throughout. Medium bodied. The price is on the high side (~$65), but given the quality I’d say it’s warranted. Best described by one word: elegant. One of the top NVs I’ve tasted.
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This was the best champagne we ever tasted. Specifically bought and opened it for our 3 year anniversary. Lightly carbonated and creamy, all the flavors were very subtle, ending with a toasty caramel finish. An absolute must have. SDWC
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K&L: Light toast, clean; rich, but elegant mthfeel; lite honey in mid-p; foamy, gd a’s, long minerally fin w/slight bitter fin cold; gd classic, not soft and buttery, but classic--grt high end aperitif. At small Krug tasting.
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Black Salt Dinner (Black Salt restaurant - Washington DC): Headier and sweeter than the Pol Roger Rose, this champers had a lovely and lasting finish that can be summed up in one word: yummmmy! Palate coating fruit with a touch of hazelnut and lemon oil and uplifting acidity.
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Lianhe Zaobao Wine Review Challenge 2008 (Conrad Hotel): Intense nose of honey dew, melons and a drop of margarine. Great length and grip. Rich yet focused with balance. This should be a vintage champagne and my favourite of the NVs being served.
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Pale golden. Musky, green apple, cotton candy, caramel aromas. Musk dominates palate, with some slight harshness/astringency on finish. Quite a big style of bubbly. cork suggests that it had been bottled quite some time ago, and limited knowledge of history (gift) supports that theory. I did expect a bit more freshness.
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Bright pale yellow w/ a weak mousse. Beachball sized bubbles and aromas of fresh lemon peel and earthy almonds. Flowery citrus, stonefruit, greenapple. Pretty and soft. Dry finish w/ defined peachpit bittering.
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Dinner at Chez Patrick Sun Street, Hong Kong: Very pale colour. Restrained mousse with light bubbles. Very nice straw on the nose but unimpressive on the palate until it warmed up....was then a nicely seductive, soft and rounded Champagne with a definite feminine style. Don't drink it too cold.
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2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest. palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples. medium plus acidity. medium bodied. seems to get better hours after opening.
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NM. Perlage finíssima, delicada, grande frescor, com notas cítricas e minerais. Equilibrado e elegante, tem ótima fruta e equilíbrio. É seco, mas não muito. Final longo, muito agradável. 91-92pts. E/E.
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CIVC Champagne Tasting (Sydney, Australia): Vanilla, brioche, cream and peaches. Palate is restrained and elegant. Well balanced. I enjoyed this a fair bit more than the last time I tried it earlier this year.
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Very dry, slightly bready, very clean flavour. Lovely, delicate aroma. Quite acid which was difficult on stomache after a while. Overall a very pretty wine.
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Vigorous coiling bubbles muster a delicate foamed mousse atop a brilliant pale gold hue of sparkling chardonnay. The aromatics summon images of limestone, bright peach, lemon peel, melted cheeses smeared over toasted bread, and a hint of muted sulfer. Racing acidity streaks against the edges of the palate carrying flavors of radiant citrus, green apple skins, white flower petal layered over white mushroom. Ruinart finishes off dry with focused minerality and faint honeysuckle.
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Pour un champagne non millésimé il est magnifique. Nez sur des notes de fruits. La finesse des bulles est surprenante. Sec et très digeste, il est facile à boire et présente une belle finesse.
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Very aggressive, swirling bead. Nose is strongly peachy with some pear and melted cheese on toast. A creaminess to the initial mouth-feel, but finishes slightly tart and sour. The strong acid cleanses your palate, but can be a little bit difficult to drink after the first glass.
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Tasted April 28, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately. Straw color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose of apples, pears and a bit of citrus fruits. Flavors of apples, pears, a little citrus fruits and maybe a dash of marchiano cherries. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Slightly better than my last bottle so I’m upping my rating a point. Drink now.
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Once Upon a Vine XIII - New Orleans, LA by Martin Wine Cellar (Pavillion of Two Sisters): I wasn't sure what to think about this Champagne. At first, I found it to be mouth-puckeringly tart with a crunchy mousse.........almost like an unsweetened lemon seltzer or tonic with lime. Can champagne be closed-down or in a dumb phase like big reds??? It didn't seem to be my style, but as it warmed in the glass, the mousse settled down some and the nose opened up some with flowers, smoke, ginger, and a hint of yuzu. The finish is a little bit bitter for my preference, but that may improve over time as the acidity mellows and the flavors morph. Maybe worth a try in a few years.
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No formal notes. Straw color to light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose up front was a bit funky light some mushroom notes but that flew off with time. Notes of apples, pears, etc... Same thing on the palate. Quite enjoyable but just one step behind the Rose. Drink over the short term.
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Not my favorite style but this was nice. Pale straw color. Very clean. Aromas of fresh bread on the nose. Notes of apple on the palate. Somewhat sweet which took me by surprise as this is a Brut. 87 points.
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Nice apertif wine with Christmas Eve dinner. Also went well with the stone crabs. Yeasty, mineraly nose. Zesty citrus flavors. Good length. Very good for a non-vintage. Worth the price.
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An excellent aperitif. Light, refreshing without being too gassy, delicate on the palate, slight dosage, and a very positive and somehow lifting finish. My first experience of Ruinart’s B de B and one of the best aperitif champagnes I can remember. Aperitif at Pied a Terre, London
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A remarkably rich, toasty nose. Surprisingly full on the palate, yet very delicate and elegant. Confirms my faith in the general reliability of Ruinart and the odd éclat of brilliance. My companion wanted to know where to buy this. Very Good Indeed.
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Blind Tasting of 7 Champagnes. Profuse, volatile bubbles, almost perfect nose, fragrant and toasty nose, toasty in the mouth, near perfect in the mouth, perfect finish and perfect aftertaste. My #1 and Group #1.
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5/19/2024 - peternelson Likes this wine: 89 Points
Overly yeasty, clunky, big bubbles, cocktail champagne. Learn About Wine champange BdB tasting Culina 4 Seasons
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5/16/2024 - Henman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Subtle pungent nose. Medium bodied, dry, crisp, a bit pungent, showing subtle lemony fruit. Solid stuff.
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5/10/2024 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
As always a very solid way to start any celebration and beautiful wine . To the point , elegant and comes in the proper package. 91
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5/5/2024 - Eric Becker Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lovely! Which was a bit of a surprise as a recent bottle was rather mediocre, not this one. Bottle-variation or simply more time post disgorgement? As both were consumed at restaurants I don't know. This here has a clear pale colour and tiniest bubbles. On the precise nose are sweet lemon confit, flowers and some sweet pastry. In the mouth the wine is perfectly balanced: Medium-bodied, but with a concentrated core of sweet fruit, lively and fresh, but also beautifully textured due to the very fine perlage. In comparison the mediocre bottle before showed both lighter flavours and a harsher mouthfeel. On the finish the sweetness is nicely controlled by quite a lot of chalky freshness. All in all this Ruinart BdB reminds me of a recent Perrier-Jouet BdB, however, everything dialed up a little bit without sacrifycing elegance and freshness. Wow!
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4/27/2024 - AllRed wrote:
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (R&D's): Lot LAM9M. Light color with a medium mousse and fine bead. Red apple, almond and chalk qualities with subtle toasty undertones. Excellent.
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4/20/2024 - Derek Darth Taster Likes this wine: 93 Points
Saturday late night drinks at home. ~10 year bottle age. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Thin legs. Fine bubbles fading after a while.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of white flowers, wet stones minerals, fresh water lake. Developed.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), sleek medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of light honey drizzle, clean light citrus fruit, white flowers, clean cool fresh water, pebbly stones minerality. Medium+ finish.
Very good quality. Nicely bottle aged BdB. Captured at just the right moment in time, showcasing its crystalline qualities.
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4/7/2024 - Dale M wrote:
Just love Ruinart - NV / Vintage - love this producer!
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3/31/2024 - Javachip Likes this wine: 91 Points
Clear straw yellow color with scant ultra-fine bubbles. Notes of quince, lemon, almond biscuit, chalk, apple blossom. Delicate, pure and delicious. Needed an hour to fully bloom in the glass, by which time the bubbles were mostly gone.
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3/12/2024 - stayhappy21 wrote: 90 Points
Tasted this at Misha's Vineyard Food and Wine Pairing Dinner organised by That Wine Place. The Speaker of the evening was Ms Misha Wilkinson.
Clear, gold in colour. Crisp, clean with astonishing and refreshing finish. Burst of flavours, including green apples, unripe mangoes and starfruits.
My first experience with this label. Quite impressed, and looking forward to tasting the rest of the portfolio.
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3/10/2024 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
What Champagne should look like. More on the wine. Less on the bubbles.
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2/26/2024 - Tonyromolampkin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose: buttery pastry, brioche, lemon rind, apples and pear, white flowers, jasmine
Palate: buttered brioche, cream, lemon tart, Granny Smith apples, underripe pear, white nectarine, minerals, slate, fine, delicate but powerful bubbles
Finish: astringent, citrus pith, stone fruit core, stone, honey, warming bubbles
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2/12/2024 - Leris wrote: 88 Points
Mycket trevlig näsa. Tunn smak. Nästan en känsla av utspäddhet
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2/9/2024 - Bolzano2022 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lots of brioche, bread toast smell. Good acidity but not piercing. Compared to 2012 La Grande Dame we tasted together, it has a little bit more residual sugar. Balanced and long finish
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2/6/2024 - Bjweiss wrote: flawed
Corked. Bummer :( so much TCA here you could smell it as soon as the cork popped out. Tried a few sips, and, yeah so much TCA. Sucks.
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1/10/2024 - cristalmania0813 Does not like this wine: 79 Points
바틀 상태가 너무 안좋음
콜키향이 너무 남
바틀베리에이션이 너무 심하네
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1/2/2024 - maxima wrote: 90 Points
Pour défoncer l'année.
Vif et assez intense.
Des amandes, des pommes et des poires.
Bulles fines mais pas bien persistante.
Très bon.
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1/1/2024 - Eriklainen wrote:
An unpleasant off taste - bitter. Nah, this is not what I anticipated. A disappointment.
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12/31/2023 - Zoltán Németi Likes this wine: 92 Points
A beautiful champagne. So focused and precise, clean as a whistle. Fragrant, superfresh and loaded with citrus fruits, it’s not one strong on the leesy notes. Properly dry on the palate but not angular, the balance is spot on, and there is a nice creamy feel to the bubbles. Elegant, refined and so enjoyable. 92-93 points
https://screwcapped.com/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-an-excellent-champagne/
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12/22/2023 - Thurston2019 Likes this wine:
Delicious
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12/16/2023 - rocknroller wrote: 92 Points
Pale gold color. Drank a couple glasses over 2 hours. This was a bottle we brought back from L-P this Fall. Very, very enjoyable, even better than the one we had there. This was filled with fresh pear, ripe nectarine, yeast, white flowers, and candied apple. The palate adds in some lemon, chalk and is well mineral laced; with sweet almond cream and a very elegant presentation. 92+ or better.
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12/11/2023 - winemaker Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid.
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12/7/2023 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
As alaways such a. Great celebration bottle and always light sup the party.
Delivers in spades but also of pretty solid quality with a polished and elegant side.
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11/24/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Friendsgiving Dinner (Schur House - Riverwoods IL): Walkaround tasting. Bright start-to-finish with plenty of orchard fruit, good weight, good balance for current enjoyment.
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10/28/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
La Fête du Champagne Grand Tasting (Pier Sixty - New York NY): Walkaround tasting with the producers. Fun and easy with good length, even better balance. Appley as always.
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10/28/2023 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Such a pretty wine to have for some party time and as always delivered without any rig raf. An easy 90-91 as always
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10/21/2023 - peternelson Does not like this wine:
Sadly pretty weak. Slight stemmy note, jagged slightly bitter finish. K&L Tent Champagne tasting
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10/19/2023 - schott Likes this wine: 93 Points
Consistently delicious. Among the mainstream offerings of the Grandes Marques, this is our favorite. Granted, also the most expensive as well. If you can get this for USD$75, it’s about as good as it gets at that price point. Highly recommended.
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10/2/2023 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 88 Points
Impromptu Flatiron tasting.
Fine mousse. High acid - right where I’d want a Brit bdb. Very low impression of dosage. Feels on the fresher, reductive side aromatically. Fresh baguette, lemon, green apple, chilled pie crust, hint of underripe peach.
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9/30/2023 - sh6k Likes this wine: 92 Points
Paired with a (not too sweet) dessert at a tasting menu; I don’t usually like champagne with sweet things because it shuts down the champagne but this held up well
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9/24/2023 - cristalmania0813 wrote: 89 Points
bdb치고는 약한 산미와 청량감
그렇다고 익은 느낌도 아님.
오픈해서 좀 날리지 않으면 불쾌한 향이 계속 난다.
병마다 베리에이션이 심한 건지, 좋았던 첫 느낌 이후 마신 3병이 모두 좀 아쉽네
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9/15/2023 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
Friday Night Uptown Brown Bagger (R&D's): Lot LAM9M, I believe current release. Apple, marshmallow and almond notes with a vanilla cream overtone. Flavors of apple, chalk and dried yeast, with a slightly bitter quality that I am not fond of tonight. Good, but not at the same level as other examples of this wine. (R&D)
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9/8/2023 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
France Trip: Paris, Champagne, Burgundy; 9/3/2023-9/17/2023 (Paris, Champagne, Burgundy): Pale gold color. Drank a glass over an hour at Ruinart. Pretty sea breezes, green apple, bright with orchard fruits, balanced and quite finessed, loved it. 91+ to 92pts.
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9/2/2023 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
P30; 8/31/2023-9/3/2023 (The Anassa, Cyprus): Very few wines are a better catalyst to a celebration dinner more effective than this. Round , polished and elegant as always. Has a nice richness on the palate that almost translates to a creamy finish to complement the soft toasty , yeasty nose. Delicious as always and for sure given the occasion shown through and through. 91 albeit toasting our 30th anniversary with this made it feel like 100 :)
12 Bottles
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9/2/2023 - Sean Tay wrote: 91 Points
Medium nose intensity with notes of grapefruits, green apple, lemon.
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8/29/2023 - loantaka Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had with soft shell crab
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8/15/2023 - cristalmania0813 Likes this wine: 93 Points
치즈향
산화뉘앙스 품품
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8/12/2023 - super007 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Never fails to deliver. Great balance, nice sharpness that is balanced with the fresh fruit. Not incredibly complex some more limited production champagne but ruinart BdB delivers every time and this was no exception. This is a more acidic, bright champagne not a richer style
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8/11/2023 - Harley1199 wrote:
Family Holidays; 7/28/2023-9/10/2023 (Alicante - España): By the glass. Intrusive bubble. Aromas of frosted citrus and orange blossom with a hint of tropical fruit. More fresh than vinous on the palate. Easy texture in the mouth. Acidity is too sharp for my taste but at least lengthens the persistence when finished. Quite good considering that it comes from a large champagne house that has always been attributed to be the oldest one. I’m always a little disappointed with this BdB.
Por copas. Burbuja intrusiva. Aromas a cítricos escarchados y a flor de azahar con un deje de fruta tropical. Más fresco que vinoso al paladar. Textura facilona en boca. La acidez es demasiado punzante para mí gusto pero al menos alarga la persistencia hasta el final. Bastante bien considerando que procede de una gran casa de champagne que siempre se ha atribuido ser la más antigua. Siempre me decepciona un poco este champán.
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8/8/2023 - Montecalvo Likes this wine: 93 Points
another wonderful bottle.
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7/29/2023 - Zweder Likes this wine: 92 Points
Some brioche, dry, lemon, mild citrus acidity.
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7/18/2023 - RDB Wine Likes this wine: 80 Points
July 18, 2023. At Seabrook gift of Mike and Liv’s. Caramel on nose. Light yellow and fine bubbles. Soft even presentation light body some effervescence with dry caramel finish. 8/10.
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7/14/2023 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A great champagne.
The wine looks greenish gold colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle.
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7/7/2023 - super007 Likes this wine:
France Trip; 6/29/2023-7/10/2023 (France (Paris, Burgundy, & Champagne)): Tasted at Ruinart from standard bottle.
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6/29/2023 - tcarter Likes this wine: 93 Points
Paired with caviar and blinis, and potato chips
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6/23/2023 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank at BA Lounge. Musky nose with tiny bubbles, lemon, and clean white fruit. Nice balance. I prefer Charles Heidsieck as my go-to NV champagne but this is very good. 91/100
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6/19/2023 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP well chilled. Clear, strong small bubble stream. Clean and bright with a definite Chardonnay flavor. Good with appetizers before dinner. Nothing off. $70
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6/18/2023 - ThijsV Likes this wine: 89 Points
Annual wine trip; Bourgogne & Champage with Bas; 6/14/2023-6/18/2023 (France): At Ruinart, as part of the visit. Intensity medium. 7gr/l sugar. Citrus, orange peel, pear, stone fruit, mineral hints, brioche. Acidity medium(+). Finish medium (+).
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6/18/2023 - bjbu Likes this wine: 89 Points
Burgundy trip 2023; 6/14/2023-6/18/2023: Intensity medium. 7gr/l sugar. Citrus, orange peel, pear, stone fruit, mineral hints, brioche. Acidity medium(+). Finish medium (+).
(Maison Ruinart)
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5/27/2023 - Joshvoulters Likes this wine: 92 Points
Except for the silly jacket the bottle comes in, this was all class. Quite an exotic range of flavours - burnt orange peel, jasmine, lemon and pear - all subtly pitched with an element of refinement. It's definitely on the richer and broader side but it's clean and precise. Very good.
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5/23/2023 - Zuks wrote: 51 Points
PAPE WINE COMMITTEE EVENT
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5/15/2023 - Xavier94 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Youthful appearance with some green highlights, lively beading. Clean, biscuity nose of green orchard fruits- apple and pear with notable purity and yeasty complexity that sneaks in with just a bit of time in the glass. A very long line of acidity today with hallmark chalky minerality throughout. The is finely knit but has impressive quiet depth! I can’t indentify how old/what this particular is but I guessed this to be a Grand Cru blanc de Blancs from a vigorious young vintage. Tons of complexity and character at this level. The fruit drags across on the finish and reveals some lemon citrus fruits with air time. 94-95!!
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5/14/2023 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This bottle purchased 3 years ago showed extremely well; medium straw color with a green hue (as Chablis often shows); as usual it shows a very clean style, fresh baked bread, buttery biscuit, a real elegance to it; hi-toned green apple and lemon creme; plenty of racy acidity; clean and crisp while also showing some richness to it. Bought a handful of these for just under $50 in 2019 but looks like prices nearly doubled since. Ouch! This was a great bottle. 93+
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5/2/2023 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 91 Points
15-20 year old bottle of NV. Fully mature. Golden apple, honeycomb, brioche.
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4/24/2023 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Bienvenue a Champagne; 4/20/2023-4/29/2023 (Les Crayeres, various restaurants, Les Avises and a many wonderful producers): A wine that has gotten its own jacket as the bottle is beautiful with the clear glass but then goes off in about 30 mins in the sun. Something to keep an eye out for if getting served this wine. Which to me is just a fun wine. This is not for the serious or the contemplation or any of that. It’s for a trip to the beach where you want something fizzy and fresh and bright and fun in your glass. And for that it does really quite well and better than some others. Blend across 2020, 2019 and 2018. 10 grams dosage. From 35 different villages so can truly get that right blend. It’s basic but also enjoyable.
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4/14/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
HDH Ruinart Dinner (Le Select - Chicago IL): Magnum, current release. Apple from start to finish, fun and easy with good enough weight, sneaky length.
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4/14/2023 - Daltond333 wrote:
Pale lemon-green. Lemon, green apple, pear, bread rolls, almonds, toast, whipped cream, chalk. Brut, medium body, medium plus acidity, medium minus alcohol, creamy mousse.
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4/11/2023 - cristalmania0813 Likes this wine: 93 Points
좋다.
바로 마시기에도 좋다.
익은...산화느낌의 노즈
적당한 발라스로 마시기에 아무 부담이 없다
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4/7/2023 - Buick455 wrote: 91 Points
So nice. Lots of bubbles. Medium pale gold color. Fruit, a hint of yeast. Medium to long finish.
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4/3/2023 - cephomer Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank in DelRay for FAD birthday. White fruit and lemon citrus on the generous nose. Fresh and quite acidic, with sweet fruit up front. Not as creamy or with as much mousse as I prefer, and a bit wan in the middle. Still, was an enjoyable BdB that I don't believe I'd tasted previously.
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3/28/2023 - MTH1983 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Creamy, yeasty & lemon-curdy with enough acid to cut through all that.
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3/28/2023 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 92 Points
If you pour the wine in the glass and let the unpleasant smell subside a bit, it is very fruity and fresh. Ruinart is classy. So reductive, not Salon in term of fruit and balance but enough to scratch that itch.
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3/25/2023 - fizz wrote:
DD crossed the bridge: Purchased and cellared since 2008.
Light gold. Fine mousse.
Lemon curd, white florals, mineral, sea spray, peach. Palate is fresh and has good intensity. The acid line is so well controlled. A delicious start to the evening.
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3/24/2023 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine:
Same as previous score. (92) Always a good choice.
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3/22/2023 - fussyeater Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beat the Dom Perignon 2012 (Medlar, London SW10): Single blind. Light gold in colour. There's fresh lemon on the nose, and feels like a BdB. Lovely yet there is a notable lack of midpalate persistence. Not overly serious. Nice way to open proceedings. Bottle had been aged c. 4 years. From Jancis glass.
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3/22/2023 - DAN BAILEY Likes this wine: 88 Points
Served single blind. Pale colour. Clearly a bdb. Lovely, fresh, uplifting nose with a hint of sea shell. Bracing acidity and a bit shrill and short on the palate though. Correctly guessed the ruinart bdb with some bottle age.
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3/22/2023 - NickA Likes this wine: 91 Points
Beat the DP 2012? (Medlar, Chelsea): Pale lemon. Vanilla, creme pat, smoke and flowers on the nose - clearly a BdB. Sweetish on the palate, but not too much so, clean and elegant, with green notes on the finish. With air, that grassy note became increasingly prominent. A pretty and lovable wine, but not a great one.
Easily identifiable as the Ruinart. This bottle had apparently been cellared for around four years.
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3/5/2023 - novie1234 wrote: 91 Points
Needed about 90 min to come alive, but was a nice - though unremarkable - champagne. Bright, lemon curd with a backbone of a touch toasted almond.
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2/27/2023 - tylightner@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ultra Dry and racy. A plume of sour Plum, and sour fruit encounters the 100% Chardonnay Minerality. Amazing balance.
1 hour open: As the wine is open it's attack on the senses is tamed and more nuanced flavors of cinnamon and honey reveal themselves.
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2/18/2023 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant Taiko, Amsterdam, NL): Made from 100% Chardonnay, stainless steel only, malo complete, dosage 7 gr/l. Attractive, silky mousse, fresh and elegant delicately creamy, aromas of citrus, apple, and toast, easy-going.
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1/21/2023 - KAT9 wrote: 92 Points
Super reductive champagne. Match stick aroma. Some jasmine. Very nice.
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1/15/2023 - Peter Spijker Likes this wine: 91 Points
This was lovely. Lemon, apple, brioche, some creaminess, high acidity, quite fine bubbles and some chalk.
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12/26/2022 - NickA Likes this wine: 91 Points
This bottle had been cellared for around 18 months after purchase, and was a smooth, hedonistic crowd-pleaser. Not hugely complex, but lemon and creme pat are both delicious, so perhaps that doesn't matter; the dosage being a touch obvious probably does though. Will likely get more for moments that require something decent but undemanding.
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12/26/2022 - WineTally wrote:
100% Chardonnay
from 25-30 selected crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs.
Manual harvest.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Complete malolactic. 20 to 30% reserve wine.
12.5% Abv. Dosage: 7g/l
History: Founded by Nicolas Ruinart in 1729 in Reims as the first
established House of Champagne. It stayed in the family until the
1950s and was sold to Moet & Chandon in 1963.
Ownership: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA.
President: Frederic Dufour
Cellar Master: Frédéric Panaïotis
A(ccuray)=2: Pale lemon/yellow. Fine mousse, mild perlage.
B(alance)=2: Indicative fruit with adequate structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe citrus, tree fruits, mineral.
D(epth)=1: Lifted mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Short on character for the price.
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12/24/2022 - ralaspech wrote: 91 Points
I appreciated lots of toast this time. Otherwise similar to my previous notes.
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12/15/2022 - Scavers Likes this wine: 94 Points
Enjoyed a bottle with Ana Laura. It was excellent so U bought two more bottles
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12/11/2022 - jonboy74 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Agree w MrGarreth, its a fine sip of champers but nothing to write home about. Crowd pleaser
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12/5/2022 - mrgarreth wrote: 86 Points
It’s fine. Crisp, dry champagne with some citrus and orchard fruit notes. It’s just not very exciting.
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12/3/2022 - MJP Hou TX wrote: 89 Points
This is okay. As I continue to explore Champagne this is one that stylistically is not for me. That is if this is a style to begin with!?
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11/24/2022 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 93 Points
A lot of minerality showed up today. Complex, floral, cheesy. Fun champagne
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11/16/2022 - Double-A Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smoky mineral, citrus, apple and lees on the nose. Balanced palate with toasty flavours; good, rich, vanilla spiced finish.
4/5
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11/14/2022 - PSPatrick wrote: 91 Points
Bought recently. Light straw gold. Apple, ripe citrus, biscuit, brioche, toast, creamy vanilla, and a hint of smoke, with good acidity, creamy, medium-fine mousse, and very good length of the mineral, smoky, and lightly grapefruit bitter finish. Very reliable.
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11/7/2022 - oldwines Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Tasted at a charity tasting event sponsored by a large NJ retailer. Vibrant bubbles, high acidity, no fruit to speak of. Quite bitter on the finish. One dimensional. Vastly overpriced. I have tried Ruinart Champagnes a number of times and have yet to have one at any level that I have really liked and they always seem to me to have that bitterness on the finish like way too much lime or lemon pith.
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11/7/2022 - Vinomazing wrote:
At charity tasting...served chilled. Overall a decent champagne. Could not find fault but nor anything special. But that makes it tough for us to spend $80 on; maybe if it was more towards our palate preferences. But it was good.
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11/6/2022 - GuanYu Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fresh citrus, crisp and smooth fine bubbles. Always dependable.
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11/5/2022 - MacLean1959 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Autumn Wine Dinner. This menu was curated over the course of about 2 months. As a result, every pairing was spot on. Perhaps the finest dinner we have ever hosted, with Miles, MacLeans and Streichenbergers attending and the team of Casals and Lim presenting. As one guest put it: "There are 1, 2 and 3 stars and then there was last night". That pretty well sums it up. In addition to the wines listed, at the end of the meal we sipped '55 Taylor with mignardises.
Typically reliable Ruinart. Bright, fresh, citrus elements. Great way to start what was to an epic evening.
Autumn Wine Dinner
November 05, 2022
RECEPTION
Ruinart, Blanc des Blancs Brut, France NV
TURBOT MOUSSELINE
Candied Lemon, Pickled Beet, Toasted Almonds,
Gribiche, Royal Osetra Caviar
Thomas-Labaille Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés
“Cuvée Buster”, France 2020
FOIE GRAS TORCHON
Preserved Muscadine Fluid Gel, Shallot Marmalade,
Toasted Brioche, Vanilla Oil
Markus Molitor, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Riesling Auslese
3* GoldKapsel, Mosel Germany 2013
PAN SEARED SCALLOP
Cauliflower Purée, Hon-shimeji, Sea Urchin “Choron” Emulsion,
Confit Tomato, Micro Fines Herbs Salad, Samphire
Domaine/Maison Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru “Les Perrières” 2019
PAN ROASTED BEEF SPINALIS
Robuchon Potatoes, Chanterelle/Matsutake Sauté,
Cardamon Carrots, Yakiniku Dipping Sauce
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Rouge, Rhône Valley, France 2009
GOAT CHEESE BAVARIAN MOUSSE
Fig and Port Gelée, Date Purée, Oat Streusel, Pickled Butternut Squash
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne ‘Cuvée Rare’ Brut, France 2006
ANJOU PEAR TARTE TATIN
Hazelnut Crumble, Pecan Praline Ice Cream
Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, France 2001
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10/22/2022 - Marc wrote: 92 Points
Post AWE festival dinner (Wanaka Wedge House, Queensberry, Central Otago, New Zealand): Gorgeous Blanc de blancs. Total refinement, subtle autolysis note frame, but do not overwhelm the classy chardonnay fruit. Superb balance and mouthfeel. A class act.
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9/29/2022 - PSPatrick wrote: 91 Points
Bought recently. Light lemon colour. Lemon- and biscuit-driven, with light smoke and chalky minerality. good acidity and very good length. Good concentration, creamy mousse and a creamy texture. Harmonious and fresh. A very good Blanc de Blancs!
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9/18/2022 - mathwonk wrote:
I am not a champagne connoisseur, and this was a birthday party gift, so price matters less, but it was very well enjoyed by everyone including me. I know it cost $100 however, and to me that is still a better buy than my more frequent $50 veuve cliquot NV.
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9/12/2022 - Michael Hung Likes this wine: 90 Points
[From a Half Bottle]
Classically Blanc de Blancs, pear, white peach, blossom, dough and yeast notes, toast, lemon, citrus. Quite pleasant by itself, but surprisingly it did not pair well with toasted ravioli and marinara dipping sauce. Could use a little more heft on body, but fairly enjoyable.
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9/8/2022 - mjrobson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Solid champagne we enjoy, but there is better for less these days.
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8/13/2022 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine:
This is terrific, and a gift from Janice and crew. This is tart, and stony, with some green-ness. Good stuff.
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8/12/2022 - Vinolsen wrote:
Gave Terney Stryn
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7/27/2022 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Cae's Surprise Birthday (Chancery): Always pleasant and quaffable, this went down very quickly. Yeast, bread and white fruit on the nose; a fine vigorous mousse and friendly lemony aciidty on the palate, and round flavours of bread, yeast and apples - a very classic Blanc de Blancs characters. A bit simple and rather on the sweet side, but really quite yummy.
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7/23/2022 - SB83 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Op zich lekker en fris, maar Champagne is niet zo ons ding.
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7/20/2022 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
Really good base level BdB. Exceptionally pure, crisp with a dosage that makes it work. Lovely croissant and lemon aromas.
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7/9/2022 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Fresh and tasty; citrus, pear, a hint of mango and baked apple; some lees and autolysis; the palate has good depth and a silky mousse and mouth feel. Goes down really easy.
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7/5/2022 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
My favourite Champagne
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6/27/2022 - KAT9 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Green apple, brioche, a hint of minerality. Very nice bdb but a few people noted it was a little sweet.
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6/16/2022 - ralaspech wrote: 91 Points
Tart green apple and white peach fruit with toasty bread and minerals on the finish. 90-91.
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6/11/2022 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
45th Anniversary Tasting (R&D’s): Walk around tasting. Lot LAMUA, current release. Light color with a medium mousse. Apple and marshmallow notes follow through on the palate, picking up hints of almond and citrus as well. Fine, persistent bead. Very nice.
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5/9/2022 - RED AND BLACK wrote: 89 Points
A good NV. Not sure why this should cost more than other NVs of quality. Abs no info on blend or release or disgorgement, and this is bad especially nowadays. Chef de caves saying not important for an NV to show info on disgorgement ecc, non sense! I know how old I want to drink my champagne hence I want to know what I buying and drinking. A part from a nice looking bottle, abs no reason to price this more than the other decent NVs from big houses. Buy only if you find at a low price (below £45) otherwise this is just non sense
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4/27/2022 - mayakacz wrote:
Lemon, lemon rind, green apple, cream. Reductive style.
Opens up to be even more green apple candy, like a Jolly Rancher.
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4/9/2022 - ralaspech wrote: 91 Points
Nose of brioche and Jolly Rancher green apple candy. Tastes of green apples, green pears and toast. Crisp acidity. Great accompaniment for a cheese tray. 90-91.
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4/7/2022 - I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Open THAT Bottle - at Dan's!: Nice starter Champagne with plenty of fruit, some minerality and lots of acidity, and a little chalkiness on the finish. Went well with fruit, cheese and nuts! 90-91 points.
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4/7/2022 - galewskj wrote: 90 Points
Open that bottle - Jason chooses 2010 SQN Five Shooter Grenache: The nose has toast and pear. The attack has a touch of toast, mostly acid, white fruit and flowers. The finish is lively and has a lot of acid. This champagne has a lot of style, but there's a slight bitterness on the finish.
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3/25/2022 - ccbradley Likes this wine: 95 Points
Crisp fruits and endlessly bubbly. Chardonnay grapes shine in this Blanc de Blancs Champagne.
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3/20/2022 - GevreyChambertin wrote: 94 Points
Everything Champagne should ever be. Buy this and enjoy it thoroughly for under $100 when available.
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3/12/2022 - ThijsV Likes this wine: 91 Points
Utregs Wijnhuis proeverij Exclusief (Utrecht): [Tasted blind] Correctly guessed BdB champagne. As if you were the first customer in a French bakery right at the moment when the croissants were coming out of the oven. Lovely. Combined with notes of brioche, citruspeel and tangerine
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3/4/2022 - FoinZap Likes this wine: 94 Points
Pretty very pale yellow in color. Fine bubbles and relatively light, slightly silky mouth feel. Nose features buttered popcorn, pear, maybe a little crushed rock. Palate is pear, hint of grapefruit, possibly also that same buttered popcorn note. This is lovely and exceptional for a non-vintage champagne, punches way above its weight.
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2/25/2022 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great Champagne as usual. Small bubbles, very aromatic and well balanced
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2/22/2022 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Dollar for dollar, Blanc de Blancs Champagne does not usually measure up to mixed, Blanc de Noirs, or Rosé, with a few noted exceptions. This, however, delivers serious quality. The longer it breathes, and served between 47 to 52 degrees F (8 to 11 C), the better it shows. Considerable substance, piercing acidity, and even some grip.
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2/14/2022 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 93 Points
This light golden Blanc de Blancs, carrying the lot identifier of "LAMFM," is a lively, intensely aromatic Champagne. Serving up a payload of candied lemons, white peaches, jasmine, toasted bread, dried apricots and coriander, it is a seductive, medium-bodied sparkler with a brisk tiny bead. Retaining its flavors and vibrancy throughout the solid mid-palate and lengthy finish, this competes well in the top tier of nonvintage Brut Champagne offerings. Enjoy it over the next five years. Drink now-2027.
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2/13/2022 - ccbradley Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent structure and feel. Hints of fruit and flowers on the nose with a crisp finish.
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1/26/2022 - Sean Tay wrote: 90 Points
Medium nose intensity with notes of grapefruits, green apple, lemon. High acidity and high effervescence.
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1/17/2022 - Jlape wrote: 90 Points
Fairly bright for a BdB and not particularly briochey. Medium-long finish, but slightly bitter at the end, which was disappointing. Overall a solid bottle but pricy for what it is.
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1/16/2022 - jmoore431 Likes this wine: 92 Points
More complexity than last few bottles of this consumed. Always clean and elegant. 92+
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1/9/2022 - DougLee wrote: 91 Points
Crisp layers of grapefruit and hints of apple and white pear on the palate amidst the sparkling effervescence. Not too sweet. Nicely focused. Harmonious finish. Excellent. 375 ml bottle.
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1/2/2022 - portman63 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite bright with brioche and tart apples. Had a great mousse and bigger on the palate than I expected for a BdB. Not a best buy for sure, but amongst the best NV's so worth the tariff as I see it.
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1/1/2022 - Jonahpla Likes this wine: 92 Points
Crisp, delicious, very fine bubbles, easy to drink
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12/25/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Usually delicious. Small bubbles
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12/10/2021 - ChDonath Likes this wine: 90 Points
short note before wedding…
hints of gooseberry, but mixed with caramel
sometimes a bit vegetal, sometimes a bit spicy
dosage works way better here than with the candied gooseberry of the ruinart r
Doesnt evolve much with aeration and time, so yes, aperitif style champagne, overpriced for what it is but on the other hand side a quite unique flavour profile.
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11/24/2021 - NickA Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really enjoyed this - smooth, appetising, creamy vanilla without being too sweet. Lovely poise and excellent drinkability make it a superb aperitif.
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11/19/2021 - Papies wrote:
From Paris with Love, 2021 Edition; 11/19/2021-11/21/2021 (Paris (La Tour D'Argent et al)): By the glass At Monsieur Bleu, Paris.
A very pretty aperitif as always and a bright and energetic champagne that just works all the time . Very pretty 90-91
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10/25/2021 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
Rome, Florence, Bologna - Delayed 60th birthday trip; 10/19/2021-11/1/2021 (Rome, Florence, Bologna): From the wine list at the Stravinskij Bar in the Hotel Russie Rome. Perhaps it is the lovely setting on the patio on this autumn afternoon, or the winding down after a delightful six day holiday in Rome, but I am really loving this glass today. I have often felt this was good, if not distinctive, but today it tastes great!! Dolce Vita!
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10/23/2021 - malbrecht wrote: 91 Points
Very crisp, with lots of chardonnay character. Good crisp apples, not a lot of yeast or brioche notes.
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10/22/2021 - Bob Duisters wrote: 92 Points
Right and fun with a thoughtful combination of yellow and green apple plus a hint of lemon. Good length and balance.
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10/3/2021 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 96 Points
Another year on and this is more pastry and buttered croissants with less green apple. Wow, what a beautiful champagne and the magnum just ages like a boss.
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9/29/2021 - R Z Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened a bottle of the Ruinart blanc de blancs NV for my birthday. Fine effervescence, purity, balance, elegance. Not bone-dry or overly acidic, fuller, without being cloying, dosage 9g/l, stainless steel tanks, full malolactic fermentation. Worth it as an occasional splurge and to experience the Ruinart house style.
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9/26/2021 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Pausing for the Cause Fundraiser and Dinner (Oriole - Chicago IL): From magnum. As always, this is bright and fun with a thoughtful combination of yellow and green apple plus a hint of lemon. Good length and balance.
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9/4/2021 - sh6k Likes this wine: 92 Points
Super creamy and chalky with nice fruit, light and drinkable. Someone at LVMH told me it was “breakfast champagne” and I agree. Gets cloying after a glass and a half though. Maybe to be sure you don’t drink too much at breakfast?
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8/21/2021 - asontomas Likes this wine: 86 Points
Champagneprovning Syding-Ösby.
Stack inte ut men god och bedömdes i mitten.
Kanske att flaskan inte var helt hundra.
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8/21/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
As always a consistent and reliable partner to any beautiful event and a shame they do not give out disgorgement details to be able to track different ages. Still always beautiful and great value. 90
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8/20/2021 - peterchoy wrote: 90 Points
Appearance: Bright and clear, the wine is of light lemon-green colour, with persistent fine bubbles, watery rims and legs.
Nose: Clean, with medium (-) intensity of citrus fruit of lemon, green fruit of green apple and pear, stone fruit of peach, floral notes of acacia, autolytic notes of yeast and toast, mineral notes of stony. The wine is youthful.
Palate: Dry with high acidity, the wine is of medium alcohol, light body and exhibiting medium (+) intensity of flavours of citrus fruit of lemon, green fruit of green apple, autolytic notes of yeast and toast, mineral notes of stony. The wine has medium finish.
Conclusion: Good quality Champagne with a reasonably intense nose showing good complexity, first showing the citrus and green fruit, supplemented with a bit of peach, then showing more floral, mineral, yeast and toasty characters. On the palate it has good acidity, crisp and vibrant, exhibiting finesse and good concentration with decent complexity. Finishing with a decent length, it is ready to drink now and not meant for further ageing.
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8/9/2021 - Purple Tooth wrote: 92 Points
Yeasty dry and delicious.Toasty good and distinctly French. I think that the price takes the fin out of it a bit for an nv. Drink
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8/3/2021 - Rcapria Likes this wine: 91 Points
this golden syrup was excellent
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7/31/2021 - mrgarreth Likes this wine: 85 Points
There is plenty on the nose: lemon, orange blossom, peach, apple, melon, shortbread, pastry, cream, and that sharp aroma of pineapple. There is plenty of body but some imbalance between the acidity and the sweetness - maybe just a touch too much dosage?
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7/25/2021 - baxter67 Likes this wine: 92 Points
From magnum. Clean and fresh. Green apples but acidity well controlled. But price has escalated in recent years so not such good value. ****
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7/17/2021 - bubbachumps wrote: 90 Points
Medium-bodied bubbles a bit coarse. Pleasing notes of vanilla, honeysuckle and Meyer lemon. Tasty but there are other I prefer at this price point
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7/4/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always super good
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6/24/2021 - winemaker Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid BdB Champers.
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6/16/2021 - davidsm Likes this wine: 92 Points
Was a really nice complement to sushi.
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6/13/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
The quality of this Champagne is clear when you drink another one at the same time and can compare. the clarity of the juice, the refined bubbles,.... One of the best for sure
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5/26/2021 - Patrafter wrote:
Given to gm @ jack barclay
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5/23/2021 - bobbylion Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nothing wrong with this, but for 70 US-Dollar or euros you can probably do better. If I had paid that I would have given it a point less.
No idea when this was disgorged - bottle says LAMD5 - if anybody knows what that means or if anyone can give a hint how to read their codes - I would be very grateful.
Maybe it needs to put on more weight. Good bubbly, but a bit boring.
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5/22/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
We have said it all before here . Just a great all rounder and especially from large bottles a great way to start a celebration!90-91
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5/16/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consistently excellent
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5/14/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent
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5/14/2021 - Wino133 wrote: 90 Points
A little more to it than the R de Ruinart, but still nothing to get too excited about yet. A bit more evolution, flavour. Minerality on the nose.
Fine, but as my other review, would prefer Billecart Salmon or Pol Roger for comparable prices.
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5/7/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very soft
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5/1/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very good and smooth
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4/30/2021 - Andice wrote: 88 Points
Too much lees contact for me....heavy cheesey and mushy biscuit tones. Drinks with ample acidity and citrusy notes. Finishes simple
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4/30/2021 - GlennO86 wrote: 89 Points
Smell of biscuit , minerals, ripe pineapple (almost coconut) and lemon. Small, creamy bubbles. Moderate acidety. Long, slightly bitter, exit. An ok bdb, but not too interresting
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4/24/2021 - thewiz Likes this wine: 93 Points
(Disgorged approx 10-15 years ago)
Wonderful on the nose showing an explosion of maturity with butter, minerals and citrus flowers at first. Opens up with white chocolate, chalk and oysters. Chalkiness and citrus acidity on the palate before turning into a delicious creaminess and then a lengthy lime zest bitterness takes over on the finish. This was an impressive showing bottle, where the extra post-cellar time really has paid off!
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4/11/2021 - Kennyjbkk Likes this wine: 89 Points
Hint of calcium carbonate aroma... nice fresh feeling but dry enough. It went stale too quickly. However it's still a good champagne at affordable price.
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4/9/2021 - Justin S Likes this wine:
Nothing to complain about but a bit foursquare and for me not that interesting. Solid but forgettable.
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4/3/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
As always bright, elegant and very crowd pleasing. Can’t go wrong with it. 90
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3/19/2021 - Parva Cellars Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp. Nice bubble ratio.
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3/14/2021 - Stephan O wrote: 91 Points
2021: Roughly consistent with previous tastings. This iteration shows the same lemon zest and minerality as before, with a funky malt or cheesy cracker note. Technically sound, with a small persistent bead. But this bottle was just a little disjointed for me.
2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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3/14/2021 - Torchy wrote: 93 Points
Deliciously rounded fruit. Cream, slightly malty. Yellow apple. Balanced and very pleasant to drink.
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3/3/2021 - Alex Brogan wrote: 86 Points
A classic. Not my favourite but it's easy to see why it's so loved
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2/15/2021 - aChave Likes this wine: 92 Points
Creamy goodness with a precise tower of bubbles.
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2/13/2021 - Goldstone wrote: 88 Points
Gift from friends for dinner but I'd already opened a Dom Perignon 2000 so we left this as an afternoon drink the following day. Back label shows 'L AL 8E' but can't find a site to show the disgorgement.....it's a medium-advanced yellow colour so I'm guessing not a very recent release. I just don't 'get' this Champagne and have the same experience every time: it comes across as 'soapy' on my palate and with all the dials turned to medium which leaves it homegenised and without character for me. But I freely admit that I am in a minority as many of my wine buddies really like it. Ah, I just saw from another CTer note that this wine is fermented in stainless steel, not oak. If correct, that would probably explain things.
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2/3/2021 - Whitebourgogne wrote:
Mias födelsedag 2021
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1/29/2021 - TinMan Likes this wine: 94 Points
One of the most consistent, dry, complex, crystalline, clear Blanc de Blancs Champagnes I've ever enjoyed, over decades!
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1/22/2021 - 911henrik wrote: 91 Points
Great champagne. Need to get some more half bottles.
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1/11/2021 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 96 Points
LALT9
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1/5/2021 - BillBell73 Likes this wine:
This is fine but just seems to be missing a gear...frankly I’ve always felt this way about Ruinart. I think I prefer the complexity of wood fermented champagne...stainless steel produces such a sterile, relatively lifeless wine in my experience.
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1/1/2021 - Pinot_Geek Likes this wine: 92 Points
Toasted bread and citrus nose. Citrus-tart, forward fizz and balanced round hint of sweetness on the palate. Dosage 10-12g?? The perfect foil to crispy duck and salad (or whatever you fancy). Nary a hint of hangover after and our house champagne when we want to celebrate.
The 06’ and 07’ vintage versions are both wonderful, but "more-than-twice-this-price" wonderful? Hmm
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1/1/2021 - GasperTheWineGuy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Balanced yeast, a touch of lemon, delicate finish. Yum.
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12/31/2020 - Tobinski wrote:
Not quite at the level of previous bottles, but still classy juice.
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12/31/2020 - wiscgrad wrote: 94 Points
not a ton of experience with high end bubbles, but really impressive. good acidity but a creaminess and roundess as it warmed up
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12/31/2020 - Porters Wines Likes this wine: 82 Points
Liked it, but not as much as I remember it.
Extremely acidic after opening. Hard to really enjoy.
Prefer other Blanc de Blancs
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12/25/2020 - Bearbus wrote:
Less autolytic or rich than I recall G's sushi bottle from years ago. Nice to drink but a little disappointing. Perhaps needs some ageing
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12/25/2020 - Motz wrote: 92 Points
Satisfying Christmas Eve (Holy Night) bubbles. True to the varietal style, energetic and piercing.
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12/24/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Speaks of celebration every time and such a great value wine too and the number one crowd pleaser.
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12/12/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Two very pretty and consistent bottles once again. Solid 90-91
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11/30/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Two very consistent bottles, as always performing and very fail to kick off a celebration. Very solid and definitely they make them rounder these days albeit in the absence of disgorgement date is v diff to establish a pattern. still a solid 90-91 as always and as always means business.
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11/26/2020 - justlaz Likes this wine: 94 Points
Really enjoyed this bottle, very creamy and toasty brioche.
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11/7/2020 - mattiasjansson wrote: 90 Points
From 375. 4-5 years old. Not as fresh and lively as I’m used to
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10/14/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Another great performance and a proper crowd pleaser of a wine that never fails to kick off a any event. Shame no disgorgement data is given here.
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10/3/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
He yardstick of a great NV not just in taste but also presentation and glamour. Never fails in either and make for the perfect 90
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9/28/2020 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
started out hot and spicy/oily but settled down into a nice lemon/saline bubbly integrated satisfying opening to a nice night at our block party
from a magnum
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9/27/2020 - Tree512 wrote: 91 Points
Super tasty NV. Very much Chardonnay with good balance and morish. Yum.
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9/19/2020 - winebytoth Likes this wine: 91 Points
Creamy and toasty. Seamed to drink the best at 60 degrees
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9/5/2020 - AllRed wrote:
Time to Taste 2000 Bordeaux (R&D's): Courtesy of our hosts, lot LAJ50. Light color with something a little odd/funky that I couldn't quite pin down. There's some orchard fruit underneath but I don't think this was a pristine bottle. Then again, it's tough to follow a perfectly-aged Krug GC, so there's that...
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8/30/2020 - VDLT Wine Likes this wine:
A very tasty BdB with lots of creamy body. It’s so easy to drink that one can easily most its sophistication. Really nice.
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8/30/2020 - dptrevelyan Likes this wine:
This was on form; excellent balance and creamy texture. Yeast, lemon curd, fine bead. Love this stuff!
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8/30/2020 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Another day, another magnum. This magnum was from 2019 release. A lot of beautiful macadamia and creamed cashews through the mid palate. That creamy nuttiness was absolutely delightful. Such a beautiful champagne.
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8/29/2020 - Mneumeier Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank great.
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8/28/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Current release. Plenty of yellow and green apple with some lemon. Good weight and length.
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8/22/2020 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine: 93 Points
Nose: Light but fragrant. Apples. Crisp.
Palate: Starts fresh, then turns vegetal. Very pleasant mouth feel. Umami mid palate. Dry.
Finish: Very nice long finish of apples. Had with pesto, shows up in finish.
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8/21/2020 - hargy Likes this wine: 91 Points
quite a gentle champagne with just a hint of lemon - not a lot of complexity but lovely as an aperetif on a warm evening
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8/15/2020 - the player Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last bottle. Zesty and vivacious, greenish yellow, active bubbles. Nose of lemon and toast, not too complex, decent weight and finish. A nice aperitif style champagne.
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8/15/2020 - Pandymen Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great for what it was. It didn't hold a candle to the vintage taittinger that we tasted, but this is up there amongst NV champagne. Very minerally with a fruit heavy finish.
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8/11/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Tonight this was rounder than the other champers we shared and showed what some would call a "chalkiness" where I would describe it as lightly oxidative instead. Fun to try but didn't rock me for the $70 price I often see going for.
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8/8/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Ravinia at Home (The Krengels - Bannockburn IL): Tasted two days ago, note is from memory. Bright apple throughout with good enough length, finishing with good energy. I enjoyed this slightly more than the Rose also tasted.
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8/8/2020 - Joshuapeterwineadventures Likes this wine: 92 Points
The apperience was of pale intensity with a lemon color and a lighter rim.
On the nose the Champagne offered a clean and medium intense aromas of Creamcheese, Honeysuckle, Honey, Cream, Wet stones, Lemon and Canned Lemon. All with a youthful development stage.
On the palate it was dry in sweetness, with a medium(+) acidity and medium level of alcohol. The body of the Champagne was similarly medium with dominant aromas of: Creamcheese, Honeysuckle, Acacia, Lemon, Minerality, Canned Lemon. The finish on the palate was medium(+).
In general assessment of quality the Champagne was very good with a balance of intensity and flavors being on the youthful side of development.
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8/2/2020 - the player Likes this wine: 90 Points
See previous note. Zesty and fresh, lemon curd and toast. Decent but not flabbergasting.
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8/1/2020 - timothymartin Likes this wine: 91 Points
Outstanding. Lemony sparkly delicious.
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7/25/2020 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
4th Saturday Group: Uptown Brown Bag (R&Ds): A nonblind starter courtesy of our hosts to kick off the first in-person gathering of the tasting group since February. Consistently an excellent Champagne. Lot LALH8. Light color with notes of apple and citrus with a subtle almond note in the background. Toasted biscuit, mineral and apple flavors. Medium bead.
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7/7/2020 - Motz wrote: 93 Points
Appealing leanness, high energy, and decidedly piercing. Just delicious! My Champagne preference runs to Blanc de Noirs and Rosé, but this is my preferred Blanc de Blancs style. Deft balance and very long. Pure. Satisfying.
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6/20/2020 - dnnk88 wrote: 90 Points
1st Reopening Wine Dinner Celebration @ CHL!: Not sure of the bottling year. Not bad
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6/15/2020 - fbautista wrote:
Muy Buena
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6/6/2020 - bobadopolis Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very light in color, but not in flavor. Lemon zest, pineapple, dry green apple, titch of ripe raspberry ... great marriage of dry and sweet. Ridiculously delicious.
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5/25/2020 - the player Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lovely champagne. Pale green color. Nose of lemon curd, toast and yeast. Fine vivacious bubbles. Good acidity and decent finish with hints of stone and minerality.
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5/10/2020 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow two years of age did this well. No notes but really enjoyable.
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5/2/2020 - mattiasjansson wrote: 91 Points
From 375ml, purchased 4 years ago. Surprisingly mature already.
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4/25/2020 - KB_001 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Doft av gröna äpplen, rätt så trevlig mousse, kändes dock lite platt och inte helt värd priset. God men jag hade förväntat mig lite mer.
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4/21/2020 - ccbradley Likes this wine: 93 Points
Subtle fruit and excellent depth and structure. Great to the finish.
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4/12/2020 - Rogershkg Likes this wine: 90 Points
Soft delicate
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3/29/2020 - karlsenrm wrote: 88 Points
Lys strågul. Gule epler, lett brødbakst/toast, litt smør. Fin mousse med medium størrelse på boblene, medium syre med en fin frukt. Lett tørrende i avslutningen med en litt stilkete bitterhet som oppleves som litt negativt på total inntrykket. Føler ikke denne er verd pengene
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3/28/2020 - Clube Likes this wine: 91 Points
On of the best NV Champagne
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3/9/2020 - aquacongas wrote: 88 Points
not blind, from Magnum
too sweet, no Tension, low acidity compared to the dosage, missing CH elegance. 88
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3/7/2020 - Zweder wrote: 90 Points
Occasional dinner group: Great whites and Cult Napa (@ Merlet): Tasty and clean. Good acidity and also some sweetness. Full bodied wine.
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2/23/2020 - Ericsson wrote: 93 Points
Ma dernière bouteille, hélas...
Et la meilleure puisqu'elle a eu le temps de vieillir, elle devait avoir au minimum 5 ans.
Bulles toujours présentes mais moins fortes, un nez plus nuancé avec des arômes de mangues, de fruits exotiques mais qui a gardé son côté citronné que j'aime beaucoup.
En bouche aussi, le vin se montre plus rond, moins vif, pourrait accompagner un poisson en sauce. Excellent!
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2/22/2020 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 93 Points
I get so much joy opening this magnum and drinking. A lot rounder and heavier than a typical BdB that is lean and steely. Perhaps this is a little bottle variation, but still glorious to drink.
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2/13/2020 - the player Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very nice for a NV champagne. I prefer it to Krug NV. Nose of stones, lemon and brioche with zesty lemon marzipan on the palate, very vivacious whilst quite balanced, mineral and nice finish.
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1/28/2020 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Clean saline nose, lemony.
Dry and lemony on the palate, lean and elegant.
Some length but not extremely long.
Had better bottles of this.
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1/25/2020 - olracx62 wrote: flawed
corked
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1/19/2020 - JHSP Likes this wine: 91 Points
nice drinking champagne - balanced not too sharp and not to high in acidity - good whole night champagne - crowd pleaser
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1/18/2020 - dnnk88 wrote: 90 Points
CNY Wine Night @ Chef Kang: Not sure of the bottling year - lemon, citrus, green apple peels. Cool, crisp and refreshing with lively acidity. Not bad
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1/10/2020 - Alykhan V Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice NV Champagne.
Aromas of intense toast, pear, spicy ginger, wet stone, and maybe honey.
On the palate there is a richness, some savouriness, and perhaps some tropical fruits. Long finish.
Perhaps my favourite NV Champagne.
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1/9/2020 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
From a half bottle and made a lot of sense instead of by the glass. Very solid once again and dependable. 90
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1/5/2020 - Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pears, lemon, ginger and toast. So fresh and bright. Absolutely delicious.
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12/31/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
This is a reliable BdB for my palate. Yellow apples, biscuits, ginger, honey, salted nuts on the nose. Fresh and bright on the palate with a nice kick of nervy, salty, mineral, chalky elements, and some creamy depth with plenty of bread dough and ginger as well. Yellow apples, apricot, lemon fruit. Don't know the disgorgement date unfortunately.
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12/29/2019 - NickBurwood Likes this wine: 90 Points
Have always had a fond spot for this Champagne so finally bought some in rather than being (pleasantly) fleeced at the ROH or some smart restaurant!!
As per earlier observations displays ripe aromatic white cherry fruit with meadow herb nuances and steely mineral core. Rounded pectic acidity brings it all together. Quite full. Very enjoyable indeed.
These bottles would definitely hold up for a 2-3yrs but Ruinart don't seem to admit to disgorgement dates on their NVs (why not?) so have no idea of the basic bottle age of the wine. 90?+
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12/26/2019 - Ellenkf Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lithe, lovely, crisp, very easy to drink and drink and drink. Lemon citrus, crispest green apple flesh, some strawberry aromas, light as air.
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12/26/2019 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 Points
Very tight and compact bubbles with nice structure. A good amount of toast backed sweet stone fruit complement searing acidity. Drinking well now. No clue on the disgorge date but guessing new release.
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12/26/2019 - maxima wrote: 89 Points
Assez vif et droit, c`est salin et
un brin beurré, pas le plus long mais
se boit bien et rien n`accroche.
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12/25/2019 - Bearbus wrote:
Nice aromas and flavours but less toasty, funky-edged and rich than I recall. It's actually reasonably delicate. Very nice though
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12/25/2019 - Gruffalius wrote: 88 Points
Typical champagne.
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12/25/2019 - ZinLifGal Likes this wine: 95 Points
This is absolutely stunning. Perfectly balanced on the nose, picking up a slight honey on the tongue and leaving a clay-seashell finish before taking yet another sip. Thrilled to open this and enjoy with Steak Oscar dinner. Better than champagnes in higher price ranges. Lovely!!
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12/24/2019 - MikaK wrote: 92 Points
Forgot in cellar for five years. Dry, nice, plenty of fruits, lemon seed. Good balance, elegant and long finish
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12/14/2019 - OhPorto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Disgorged 2017. Nose is a nice balance of ripe pit-fruit, chalk, and autolysis. The palate begins with a nice tang of acidity that immediately opens on the mid palate into delightful pineapple, apple, and even a little "tropical fruit". Very well integrated dosage. I wasn't sure what to expect given the clear bottle was purchased off the shelf unboxed and on sale, but I lucked out as this wasn't lightstruck at all and exceeded expectations.
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12/8/2019 - Maphill01 Likes this wine:
Light straw color. Funky nose early, that gave way to mostly toast and pear. Enough minerals to keep it fresh. Not the most complex, but oh, so drinkable.
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12/7/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Taste Champagne & Sparkling (San Diego Wine Co.): “The blend is 100% Chard from various yrs (20-25% of which are reserve wines from the 2 previous yrs).
“A large majority of Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs & Montagne de Reims vyds for aromatic refinement, supplemented by Sézannais wines known to provide maturity. Finally, several wines from the N of the Vesle valley give a light, fresh touch.”
Too Cold
N: CLOSED; A touch of bread dough?
P: MF body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by a lovely acidity which seamlessly evolves into a very LONG, BALANCED, tangy/swt finish. ELEGANTLY done in a VERSATILE style, certainly with the substance for food! 12.5% ABV; My EXC. [This vendor's $69.99 has it tied with a BUNCH of others, pretty much in the middle of wine-searcher's postings.]
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12/7/2019 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful magnum best value for money celebration bottle
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12/6/2019 - Clang1000 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent dry champagne!
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12/1/2019 - Madera16 wrote:
Very bright and fresh apple and pear. Precise. Lean and fruity style.
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11/30/2019 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Binny's Champagne Gala (Binny's Oakbrook): The shape of the bottle has some history that I now forget. As to the wine, it was a tad warm and a small pour that comprised a thorough analysis. Struck me as having a nuance of age and a balance of orchard fruits and stone.
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11/24/2019 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
From a very pretty magnum, a touch rounder and softer more easy going than the usual but this could be bottling/disgorgement variations which unfortunately they provide no details of. Very solid as always and a great celebration good value champagne.
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11/10/2019 - wilhelm.kurt wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Soft, smooth. Gift from Leah and Steve.
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11/8/2019 - tplskylrk Likes this wine: 92 Points
Welcome gift St. Regis HK. Lovely. Although the composite cork threw me a bit. The color in the glass screams Chard. Lots dough, gobs minerality, lingering funky palate. Not deep finish, but this half bottle disappeared in a flash. On a drinkability level this is a 95, on a quality juice it’s a 88. Give it a 92. Would be a great Sunday brunch pour. Lovely.
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10/26/2019 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (R&D's): A nonblind starter courtesy of our hosts. Lot LAKCV. Apple and ginger with a terrific stone/mineral thing too. Fine bead. Apple, citrus and almond flavors. Excellent. 92-93 pts.
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10/22/2019 - yeti575rider wrote: 91 Points
75 Years of Zachys (DC) (LongView Gallery Washington DC): Really liked this and preferred to the Rose version. It's usually the other way around. No detailed notes.
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10/20/2019 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose of apple, hazelnut, toast, and slate, same on the palate, big body, tasty, good acid, needs 3 years to peak, mouth filling fruit, subdued, shows promise, and a long finish.
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10/15/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
100% Chardonnay but you already new that. Supposedly guava, ginger, fresh citrus notes I am being told. Powerhouse minerality.
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10/11/2019 - Barolo Raymond Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale straw, sub-mm bubbles, delicate mousse. Opens with a early morning bakery, toasted oak, on the nose followed by citrus, stonefruit and herbs. Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and body. Super delicate mousse revealing fresh baked batard, lemon, apricot, herbs. Elegant, smooth, sexy, seductive. Very good long finish, goes on and on. Glorious.
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10/6/2019 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 95 Points
Consistent with my previous note. The magnum is tasting even more glorious and super drinkable.
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9/21/2019 - David J Cooper wrote: 90 Points
Clear light yellow. Tight lemon, stone and toast nose. A bit plain maybe. Dry lemon flavours and a very dry almost bitter finish.
I had hoped for better. Probably will improve.
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9/14/2019 - ralaspech wrote: 91 Points
Some stone fruit and minerality on the nose. Creamy mouthfeel, stone fruit, white flowers and nice acidity on the palate. Brentwood with Lisa.
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9/13/2019 - herzog330 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always great and a crowd pleaser. Wonderful with bananas foster!
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9/7/2019 - Mipesu Likes this wine: 90 Points
Elegant wie eh und je. Gut balancierte Säure. Kalkstein. Schöne Mineralität.
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8/24/2019 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 95 Points
There is no wonder that this champagne is the sommeliers' champagne. Lovely chalky acid back bone, this champagne is long, harmonious but light at the same time.
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8/20/2019 - Weinberg Falls wrote: 92 Points
Another one from Hawksmoor. This really held it's own against the more serious vintage champ on the table and I really enjoyed my two or so glasses of this. Light, citrusy, floral and bone dry. This is so energetic and refreshing but remains balanced and composed and just tastes great. Going to have to invest in a couple of bottles of this.
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8/10/2019 - Polindz Likes this wine: 92 Points
Simply superb!
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7/29/2019 - KTelaak_Buffalo Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright, crisp and full of fruit. Clean finish.
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7/24/2019 - Ebrim Likes this wine: 89 Points
Short note - crisp well structured, lemon, green apples, slightly bittness in finish, medium finish, high acidity, very good quality 89p
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7/21/2019 - aChave wrote: 91 Points
Delightful; fresh yet elegant. Bright effervescence. Well rounded. Perfect for an afternoon garden party.
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7/6/2019 - olracx62 Likes this wine: 93 Points
my favourite NV in the BdB version. Stony minerality is what seduces me in this champagne which I can tell easily in a blind taste. Elegant, precise, full-bodied. Never falls short. Great (but the rosè is better in my opinion). In a windy afternoon where blades meet crosses over there celebrating 7.7th
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7/6/2019 - Andrew H wrote: 87 Points
Light straw, nice fine mousse. Otherwise undistinguished. Felt like I could find something similar for 1/3 the price.
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6/25/2019 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Solid 90-91 as always.
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6/14/2019 - Patrafter wrote:
Charleze Theron
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6/9/2019 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP with a still leading acid for longer cellaring. Hold for me to see if it settles down.
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6/3/2019 - rossi.wine wrote: 90 Points
Quite generous on the nose, notes of yeast, cut apple, nuts, yellow fruits. On the palate fresh and bright, slightly mineral. Good length. 89-91
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5/22/2019 - Eagle9999 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Gröna äpplen, lime, persika, grapefrukt
Nedtonad bröd, smakrik och aromatisk
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5/20/2019 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Bread, grapefruit, and custard on the nose. Like any respectable BdB, it is bright and focused, yet there is an understated richness that really completes the package. Just delightful.
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5/10/2019 - SGoenophile Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dinner at Dragon Phoenix. Light straw colour. Zesty, citrus-y, fizzy. Somewhat tart and rather lean on the palate. Refreshing, and quite simple.
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4/30/2019 - agsdlswine wrote: 90 Points
Excellent
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4/28/2019 - jvphoto Likes this wine: 90 Points
Same score/notes as before. Great by the glass at Carbone in Vegas while perusing rest of menu (and without offering they served in a white wine glass instead of a fruit so the somm here gets a nod to for that).
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4/25/2019 - 1961Vintage wrote: 95 Points
Superb qpr. Enjoy!
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4/22/2019 - fedro Likes this wine: 92 Points
Never disappoints
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4/17/2019 - grapenomad wrote: 91 Points
Damn good Champagne. Had it over the course of a one-hour lunch and the bubbles really persisted through strong. Pale lemon color. Medium pronounced nose with lots of stone and green fruit coming out (peach, pear, green apple) with whiffs of ripe pineapple and a citrus mix. Fresh, juicy and vibrant. The acidity makes the backbone of the wine and is well-integrated with the alcohol. As the wine warms up, more secondary notes come into focus, but are not overdone. Solid complexity, firm structure, but made to be drunk now rather than aged.
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4/16/2019 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
Aperitif at the Monaco Yacht Club. Fresh, energetic, grilled macadamia.
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4/10/2019 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 Points
Persistent, fine bead. Aromas of brioche, stone, acacia flower and citrus zest. Refined and zesty palate with finely layered citrus and stone fruit, winter wheat, flowers and spices. Crisp structure, finishes clean and dry with nice complexity.
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4/7/2019 - appel54 wrote: 91 Points
Ljusgul färg, pigg mousse
Brynt smör, fat, rostat, smörig, nästan som en mousserande bourgogne
Fylligt, runt, smörigt, pigg syra, bra längd och väldigt intensivt
Ett av mina favorithus
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3/2/2019 - champagne99 wrote: 85 Points
Distinkt fruktig doft. Smak av frukt som lugnar sig lite, låg syra, rak och direkt, bra balans, torr. Mer bubblor önskas.
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2/23/2019 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of biscuit, yellow pear, yellow apple and some brown spice mix. Flavors of green apples, citrus and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2/22/2019 - MrsThe wrote:
Fel
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2/18/2019 - Goldstone Does not like this wine: 82 Points
La Nuit des Garcons (Grill Restaurant, Hong Kong Country Club, Hong Kong): Totally overshadowed - unsurprisingly - by the preceding Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blancs 2006. Others find some charm in this Champagne but it does nothing for me at all. I found it taut and characterless....not much pleasure here and I didn't finish the glass: nothing really bad about it but....just my personal taste, I guess......... chacun a son gout!
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2/15/2019 - Eugenedinapoli Likes this wine:
Green apples, flint, minerals. Fresh, vibrant, citrusy (lemon); a little sweet but balanced by the crisp acidity. Lingering effervescent finish.
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2/13/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 90 Points
From a split. I still have a theory they can’t get half bottles or champagne correctly carbonated, and this is a little flat.
Ruinart also just isn’t my favorite, but it’s still qualitatively a good pour
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2/11/2019 - Larsois wrote: 91 Points
Always a pleasure
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2/10/2019 - Dryckesupplevelser Likes this wine: 92 Points
Stor brödig doft av mineral och lime. Rik och fyllig smak av lime, äpplen och tropisk frukt, lång eftersmak.
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2/9/2019 - k H i L o Likes this wine: 92 Points
Une valeur sûre...
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2/3/2019 - 206Tasters Likes this wine: 92 Points
Traditional brut champagne, balanced sweet/dry, short finish
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1/17/2019 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Flickinger Customer Appreciation Tasting (Casino Club - Chicago IL): Tasting, brief note. Current release. Bright apple throughout, with some lemon emerging on finish. Persistent from start-to-finish with good balance.
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1/12/2019 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
As consistent as ever, 5 bottles on the day (we assume latest release) and very much the party champagne of choice. Solid wine once again. 90
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1/10/2019 - biggie Likes this wine: 92 Points
Purchased in 2012 - deep complexity with the brioche lessened and the background elements showing through. Citrus and stone fruit on the nose and palate. Very long citrus, mineral and sweet herb finish - absolutely delicious and great 1000th tasting note wine!
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1/1/2019 - AB16 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Continues to be the best value in high end sparkling wines
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12/31/2018 - LiteItOnFire Likes this wine: 92 Points
Favorite NV Champagne. Not so austere that it can’t be drank on its own nor does it leave you knocked back by too much acid. Nice balance, crisp yet has depth as if there was a hint of age coupled by a hint of perceived sweetness. Well done.
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12/30/2018 - Ianthemac Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is a top glugger. Fine mousse. Fresh, clean, crisp. Not too biscuity. It’s expensive, but worth it.
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12/25/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Christmas Lunch and Dinner Wines: Lots of apple with lemon peel hints. Very good length and energy, good density. As good and consistent as always. 2015 disgorgement.
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12/25/2018 - oropeza wrote:
Lemon, cream, good but maybe a bit too straightforward for price point.
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12/24/2018 - Battersea James Likes this wine: 92 Points
As beautiful as ever - lovely fine bubbles with a real delicate bouquet. Complex on the palate with lovely length. A truly fantastic champagne.
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12/7/2018 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Lovely BdB nose of white flowers and fruits with angel food cake/butter cookie, light yeast; Light and airy and elegant mouth, good light creaminess, but a bumpy finish with a touch of stem/green aspect and a bit austere. Mission tasting
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12/4/2018 - Patrafter wrote:
CW
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12/2/2018 - Justin S Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pleasingly elegant, with meyer lemon, a touch of honey, and some toastiness rounding off the decently persistent finish. Not too mineral or tart, having welcoming contours, giving it more accessibility to a wider audience, yet still very taut and composed. No bitterness in the finish. Went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the gift R! These go for around $70 retail.
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12/1/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 93 Points
A private dinner with friends (at home): An absolutely marvallous bottle, a silky and seamless marriage of citric freshness and toasty richness. The very definition of elegance and finesse.
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11/21/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 93 Points
Tight as a drum upon first pour, but quickly revealed the aromatic hallmarks of a top flight House Champagne. Lemons, quince, green apples, and honeysuckle show touches of yeast, citrus blossom, and smoke. Rich and zesty on the palate but crisp and vibrant all the same, showing precision, elegance, and delineation, and flavors that follow the nose to the smallest detail. Burgeons with chalky minerality, spicy, woody ginger, and lemon pith intensity on the long, tightly-knit finish. Beautiful.
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11/20/2018 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Tasting at the caves; nose of lemon zest, orange peel, honeysuckle, hints of yeast, pear and melon with more air; even some tropical fruits; the palate is certainly rich, yet remains fresh and vibrant; definitely a high quality blanc de blancs.
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11/16/2018 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
From Paris with Love, 2018 Edition; 11/16/2018-11/18/2018 (Paris (Girafe, La Tour D'Argent & Epicure)): By the glass at Girafe, Paris. House champagne and thus we believe the latest release.
They seem to be making this softer and rounder over the years and definitely is very welcoming and with an easy going nature. Dependable , solid and very good as an aperitif albeit is a bit on the simple side. 89-90
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11/11/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL): Tasting, brief note. Current release. Green and yellow apple with good length and precision, even if slightly simple.
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11/10/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
The ever dependable aperitif and once again delivered . Solid
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11/10/2018 - Aleks Che wrote: 87 Points
CHE87
Disgorged at 04.2018 - absolutely not ready to drink. Lemon cedar zest and bitterness at the end
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10/30/2018 - Remedy Likes this wine:
Riunart Dinner.
Paired with Carpaccio de homard et ananas victoria, leger sirop d'agumes
Clean and fresh
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10/28/2018 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 95 Points
2018 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2018, nose of rich fruit, sliced citrus salad, and sweet, floral fruit, same on the palate, big body, better tasting than usual, bright, energetic, and a long, flavorful finish.
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10/23/2018 - T.E.D. wrote: 89 Points
Found this to be a bit cloying and heavy, perhaps a higher residual sugar content. Very doey, hints of toast, and tropical fruits.
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10/20/2018 - sirpat00 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Arvi Champagne Tasting Zurich: Tasted at the inaugural Arvi Champagne tasting event in Zurich.
Incredibly fine bubbles still prickling in the stomach! Fine toastiness and inoffensive fruit consisting of citirc flavours and a bit of green apple.
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9/28/2018 - NickBurwood Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dinner at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons with family and friends for son's 30th. Limited notes.
Had a much more fuller, rounded mature feel than my two notes from the ROH where I suspect they have a much higher turn round of stock. Still displaying the core white cherry fruit and steely mineral spine.
Verging on an extra point with the extra (apparent) maturity. Clearly able to take a few years ageing and improve. 91+
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9/27/2018 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light yellow, small bubbles, tart citrus, very likeable
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9/22/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Very much the reliable wine as always and only fault we have for it is the no Disgorgement or blend details as we would like to somehow monitor the why and why not on variability. 90-91
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9/20/2018 - fcxj wrote: 86 Points
Serviceable.
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9/19/2018 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
Consistent as always. Just a real good go to Champagne.
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9/19/2018 - olracx62 Likes this wine: 92 Points
wonderful bdb with clear minerality and nice bubbles coupled with very pleasant notes of patisserie and crust of bread with balanced acidity in the background, At the vernissage of the new Milan boutique Delvaux with JML
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9/16/2018 - drjb Likes this wine: 92 Points
This Champagne was served in magnum and showed a clear and pale gold colour and fine bead. There was a fresh nose of white pear, apples ,lemon and brioche. The palate was fine and fresh with a delicate acid lift leading out to a long finish with bread and stone fruit touches. A lovely pure aperitif style.
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9/15/2018 - herzog330 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Zippy acidity. Love this house.
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9/2/2018 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Two very consistent bottles, dependable, well made and always a joy to be presented.
A touch more acidic this time round as this is probably a latest disgorgement ( shame they do not supply any info) but still a very dependable wine. 90-91 once again
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8/23/2018 - Aleks Che Likes this wine: 93 Points
CHE92+
Delicate power!
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7/8/2018 - englishman's claret wrote: 90 Points
A nice, easy blanc des blancs without a huge amount of interest but plenty of fleshy fruit and cream. A sure bet.
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7/6/2018 - KBergstedt Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent with King Crab.
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6/23/2018 - sidaga wrote: 91 Points
Splendide nez, léger rancio, notes de fruits à chaires blanches (poire) & aspect florale en avant plan.
Bouche vive, bulle fine, principalement sur un fruité à chaire blanche. Très long, belle vivacité/tension qui supporte bien un petit côté riche apporté par des notes crémeuses.
Excellent.
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6/15/2018 - KingSlacker999 Likes this wine: 90 Points
June in Champagne; 6/11/2018-6/16/2018: 2015 base. Has a sweet sensation, but not sweet. Some releases of this have a bitterness on the finish to me, however, this one doesn't at all. Smooth and round. Could enjoy many a bottle of this wine.
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6/10/2018 - SINOPTICUS wrote: flawed
A great non vintage BLANC de Blancs. Lemony feel. Great value.
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6/2/2018 - acyso wrote: 88 Points
2018 Heritage Blind Wine Challenge (Chicago, IL): A good enough champagne. It's definitely entry-level stuff, but there's nice density, creaminess, and minerality here. At the end of the day though, this is fairly pedestrian stuff, even if it is pretty tasty.
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6/2/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Exactly like the same wine tasted earlier today!
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6/2/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Tasting, brief note. From 3L. Recent disgorgement, 12/13/14 vintages. Lots of green apple with lean character, long finish.
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6/2/2018 - AB16 Likes this wine: 93 Points
3rd time tasting this wine in 3 weeks with consistent results. Light hay color, wonderful yeasty nose with slight sherry nuttiness that leads you to believe this is an aged wine. Round in mouth with ripe fruit but with enough acid and yeast to balance this wine perfectly. Paired well with shrimp risotto.
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5/31/2018 - jvphoto Likes this wine: 90 Points
Faded canary in color filled with quick medium bubbles. Stone fruit and lemon dominate the taste.
Opened on an overcast beach at 10am to celebrate a 21st birthday.
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5/19/2018 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 92 Points
M&S Moet-Hennessy tasting. Nice, bready.
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5/18/2018 - acyso wrote: 90 Points
HDH auction at Spiaggia; 5/17/2018-5/19/2018 (Chicago, IL): Moderately high-toned nose, with some aromas of pear, a bit of toasted brioche, and some almonds. Not particularly complex on the palate, but there's some nice toasty qualities as well as some white fruit on the palate. I'm guessing this is a recent release: there's seems to be a touch of white grape juice.
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5/15/2018 - Stephan O Likes this wine: 93 Points
2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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5/12/2018 - AllRed wrote:
Courtesy of tlv. Consistently excellent. Marshmallow fluff, apple and cashew notes. Medium bead with a nice finish. Always very reliable.
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4/29/2018 - soyhead wrote:
Overall a lovely champagne - seashell, mandarin, lime with hints of anise. No disgorgement date found and not (easily) retrieved from the website which strikes me as a mix of pompous, condescending, and corporate. But I do like the wine which is, I suppose, the bottom line.
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4/25/2018 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 87 Points
Ruinart Challenge and Winemaking Lecture (The Battery, SF): Clean aromatics - expressive yellow apples.
Feels 8g RS (close - 7.5). Medium-high acid (not screaming high). Medium-fine mousse.
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4/22/2018 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points
WSET, Level 3 Advanced Certifcation Training; 3/11/2018-4/22/2018 (Texas Wine School at the Food & Wine Foundation of Texas, Austin, TX): Tasting sample. No detailed notes; however, this stood out for its high acidity, tart lemon and lime and spicy green apple aromas and flavors. Medium minus body and low alcohol. Great effervescence of small bubbles and excellent mousse. Shows lots of autolysis notes: bread dough, yeast, and biscuit. Finished very long. An outstanding example of a very high quality NV Champagne.
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4/21/2018 - EMichels wrote: 89 Points
Very strong bubble; Pear; Medium dry; Nice
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4/13/2018 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a winner and easy on the wallet in top-shelf restaurants such as Howard's Gourmet, Hong Kong!
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4/10/2018 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Very nice once again and oscillates between 90 7 91 depending on disgorgement, occasion and mood. Very solid all the times though and good wine for celebration or some glamour.
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4/8/2018 - thelostverse wrote:
Masters watch beverage selected by Mrs TLV
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4/6/2018 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious!
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3/28/2018 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
First sample of Ruinart and it was quite enjoyable; nose with lemon, brioche, green apple, and hints of spice; the palate has richness yet remains fresh and lifted. Very enjoyable and while maybe not the greatest value play in Champagne it was definitely good.
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3/27/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with Olivier Bernstein ( and our 7000 th tasting note) (The Arts Club, London): By the glass at the Arts Club, London. freshly opened.
Very good performance on this occasion, a bit softer and riper less aggressive than last time. We rate this wine 89-91 consistently and we always wonder if its the bottling, the bottle age or our mood ( or all 3). Unfortunately the lack of disgorgement data doesn't help but still always a dependable and very charming/welcoming champagne. 91
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3/22/2018 - NickBurwood Likes this wine: 91 Points
ROH apéritif before dinner (From the House of the Dead - Janáček).
Fresh white cherry, crisp pectic acidity with a clean steely minerality. Assertive mousse. Very nice.
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3/10/2018 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Very pretty and enjoyable as always but on this occasion was a bit more acidity, less charming and giving in a way. 89-90 on this occasion vs a miriad of 91s.
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3/2/2018 - Wesselsbrownwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Favorite Champagne
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2/25/2018 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Good crisp rather closed BdB at this point.
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2/18/2018 - wineduggery wrote: 88 Points
A very unusual Champagne, as it was dominated by autolytic and nutty flavors with very little fruit flavor to balance it. Nice mouth feel. I didn’t particularly like it, but it was an amazing pairing with a curry dish.
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2/17/2018 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent notes. Great lemon, toast, verve and some nuttiness. Really good, young bubbly. Good quality for the price.
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2/12/2018 - Petrusha Likes this wine: 94 Points
From the oldest Champagne house of Ruinart.
Chardonnay
From the private tasting at The Pantheon Wine Society
Absolutely sensational. Lemon, peach and green apples.
Will be getting many more of those
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2/9/2018 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 89 Points
Very unusual. The nose is great with mustiness backed by spring flowers and lemon. The palate however though I nitially effervescent with a an abundance of tight bubbles fadees to flat, overly sweet, and ammonia dominant after 5 minutes. Initially drank from a Reidel Chardonnay glass later switching to a flute with a couple points improvemt as more brioche emerged. No disgorgement date listed and far to lazy to look up the bottle number.
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2/8/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Another 2 very consistent bottles and this makes for a safety/go to good all rounder with a celebratory feel. Good as always. 91
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2/5/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Consistently beautiful and went superbly well with a variety of sushi & wagyu dishes. Crisp yet round and with balanced richness. 91
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1/27/2018 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Occasional dinner group; Bordeaux 2000 (@ Merlet): Beautiful and focused bubble. Some brioche, a bit salty, good citrus and very clean.
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1/21/2018 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Nicoletta's 40th Birthday weekend!; 1/18/2018-1/21/2018 (Megeve, France): Very pretty once again. Very consistent as always and again a solid 90-91
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1/17/2018 - SlimShaney Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very light elegant airy delicate bubbles
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1/14/2018 - rwthomps7 wrote:
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1/13/2018 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Winorama: A winter in Wineland II; 1/6/2018-1/14/2018 (Portland, Eureka, Napa): I really like the tradition at some places in Napa to start with some bubbles. Good palate cleanser and also just gets you into a nice spot for the tasting. This was perfect for those purposes. Not a champagne that requires you to dwell too deeply on it. But as 'breakfast bubbles' while you peruse a lovely new tasting room it goes very well.
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1/13/2018 - schott Likes this wine: 92 Points
Out of the fridge, popped and poured. Light straw color. Plentiful small bubbles. Very well balanced acid, fruit. Minimal yeast. Very light and clean. 92-93.
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1/1/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
New Years Day: Vrai Champagne (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Medium, golden color. I had not had this in four years. I found this version to be significantly better. I'm a big fan of the vintage Ruinart BdB and this is a worthy N/V . Bright chardonnay fruit, stone, and yeast on a medium frame.
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12/31/2017 - eboracum Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nothing to add to my TN of three years ago about this delightful and elegant medium/light bodied BdB.
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12/26/2017 - Kemo Sabe Likes this wine: 91 Points
I find these to be really nice. Great energy and verve in this wine. Nicely complex with lemon, toast, minerality and some citrus. A little short on the finish but for $60 this is a great bubbly.
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12/15/2017 - Biancaboluda Likes this wine:
Really interesting format
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12/14/2017 - WoodrowJr Likes this wine: 90 Points
The wine looks light gold colored. There is no sediment in the bottle. Very good flavor. Cite Cru Tasting
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12/13/2017 - Elvis1969 wrote: 89 Points
Provad från magnum i champagnebaren på Crown Towers i Perth.
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12/8/2017 - retired_and_roving wrote:
Dinner at a friend's house - started with the Ruinart BdB - similar to my prior experience, I think this is fine but not particularly distinctive - bright, clean and fresh in style, with assertive bubbles - not a lot of complexity.
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12/7/2017 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Flashing Alicante 6; 12/6/2017-12/10/2017 (Alicante - España): From a new bottle. Floral and mineral of chalk, suave and well-made. Aromas of hay and white fruits. Long and refreshing on the palate with that aristocratic touch we really appreciate. Very often a complete success at this range.
De una botella nueva. Floral y mineral de tiza, suave y bien hecho. Aromas de heno y frutas blancas. Larga y refrescante al paladar con ese toque aristocrático que apreciamos. Muy a menudo un éxito completo en su segmento.
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12/4/2017 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted at Bear Dalton Luxury Cuvée Champagne tasting
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12/3/2017 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
This is a wine that seesaws between 90-91 for us, always performs, never dissapoints and has a presence when opened in parties. Very solid 90-91 albeit it would be nice to have some info as to disgorgement and blend.. 91
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11/25/2017 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Very consistent & reliable champagne once again, crowd pleasing and very presentable. Shame they don'y show disgorgement dates. A touch more acidic this time, less round than we remember. 90
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11/11/2017 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Celebrating Good Health (R&D's): Lot LAJTC. Rich and heady bouquet of roasted apple, vanilla custard, toasted marshmallow and lemon curd. Abundant orchard fruit on the palate, along with marshmallow and custard. Hint of chalky/mineral in the finish.
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11/8/2017 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 90 Points
Bolognese night at Tim's. Pop and poured. Tasted blind.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, Fine fading bubbles. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of toasty brioche, citrus lemon, chalky minerality. Developing.
on the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of sweet citrus lemon, yellow peach, toasty brioche, chalky minerality. Long finish.
Good quality. I was guessing a House Champagne NV blend.
Seems richer and less dry than you would expect from a BdB.
Unknown disgorgement date.
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11/5/2017 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL): Tasting, brief note. Current release from 3L. Wonderful expression of Chardonnay, showing lean apple flavors and aromas, followed by some lemon peel. Slightly simple, but very well balanced and fun.
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11/4/2017 - Harley1199 wrote:
Flashing Alicante 5; 11/1/2017-11/5/2017 (Alicante - España): Served by the glass from a bottle opened this week. Raspberries and chalk on the nose and blackboard in the mouth. Acid to the bone. Very refreshing and unusually short.
Servida por copas de una botella abierta está semana. Frambuesas en nariz tiza y pizarra en boca. Ácida hasta la médula. Muy refrescante e insólitamente corta.
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10/31/2017 - Ericsson Likes this wine: 92 Points
Très bon comme d'habitude, m'a paru même meilleur ce soir...peut-être parce que je ne l'avais pas bu depuis un certain temps.
Bulle fines, citronné, belle longueur.
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10/22/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
2017 K&L Annual Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event 2017, nose of lemon, lime, and nectarine, same on the palate, medium/big body, subdued flavors, even with swirling, reticent today, tasty, medium/long finish.
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10/7/2017 - aChave Likes this wine: 90 Points
Clean, pleasing, fresh. Silky with good balance and flavors. Fine 1/2 bottle.
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9/30/2017 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
A few magnums on the day. All very consistent.
Crowd pleasing and welcoming, very good level of NV and ideal for celebrations. Unfortunately there is no info on disgorgement. This was probably the current release and we found it a touch more acidity than the usual smooth operator that this champagne is. Solid 90-91
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9/25/2017 - MarcelloW Likes this wine: 89 Points
I just can't get used to this strange nose. Better in the mouth. And better with food.
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9/24/2017 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent balance of citrus and bubbles. Loved it.
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9/23/2017 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
4th Saturday group uptown tasting (R&D's): Nonblind warm up. Lot LAJTC. Pear blossom, limestone, apple, yeast and chalk. Racy and bright, with apple, yeast, citrus and mineral flavors.
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9/17/2017 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pale yellow in color with a very fine, constant & intense mousse. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of citrus notes of lemons/limes & apple with some floral notes, yeasty/toasty, minerals, stony & hints of marzipan & roasted hazelnuts. Light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, zesty, ripe fruit flavors of pears, apples and citrus notes of lemons/limes with yeasty/toasty, creamy & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present and has been known to gain further complexity from a few additional years of aging. My favorite Blanc de Blanc for the money.
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9/12/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 94 Points
NV RUINART BLANC de BLANC BRUT- the striking bottle shape is almost enough to make this a winner, but since I did pop the cork, we needed to sample its contents, we all agreed, it is even more impressive on the inside; I`ve long been a fan of this house and their Brut Rose is one of my go to home wines drunk frequently; this bottle was fabulous; it was replete with bright acidity which highlighted the fresh, rich flavours including the citrus laden lemon delivered in a mild creamy mousse; like the light yellow colour, this is a lighter, brighter, pleasing bubbly with tight beads lending an aura of elegance.
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8/24/2017 - Aravind Asok wrote:
This bottle based primarily on 2008 and disgorged 2015. On the nose, leesy notes and citrus, followed by sour apple. On the palate, good density and more sour apple (ok acidity); a bit of grapefruit-pith bitterness and mouthfilling richness. Not so much brioche on the nose. Ok.
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8/21/2017 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 91 Points
@chez Carmichel's with John, Eden, and Renotcka
*see previous tasting notes
This once again proves its might. Excellent value champagne for what you get. Never disappointed with this bubble. Need to buy some more.
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8/15/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: flawed
Pasta with Ousi et al. (Portrero Hill, SF): Reductive struck match. Baguette autolysis.
Green apple core.
Medium minus bubbles. Nice brioche palate. Feels like 7g dosage. Apple core and slight squeaky skin. Feels malic on the finish. A bit bitter. Possibly corked on the palate - wet cardboard.
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8/7/2017 - yinha Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delightful
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7/28/2017 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Flashing Alicante 2; 7/28/2017-8/1/2017 (Alicante - España): By the glass from a new bottle
Initially an I mpressive mousse with an unusual strength. Very mineral leaving memories of candied citrus and iodized notes. It is complemented with touches of pastry.
In the mouth its creamness showed a little short except for the bitter aftertaste which makes a repeat of the experiences on the nose. There is class in this champagne. Really.
Again two Galician oysters try to match, this time tasteless.
Por copas de una botella nueva
Impresionante mousse inicial con una fuerza inusitada. Muy mineral dejando recuerdos de cítricos confitados y de notas yodadas. Se complementa con toques de pastelería.
En boca es un poco corto salvo por el retrogusto amargo y que hace repetir las experiencias de la nariz. De verdad hay clase en este champán.
De nuevo dos ostras gallegas, esta vez insípidas.
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7/10/2017 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Very consistent once again, crowd pleasing and very welcoming. we said it before and we will say it again. 91
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6/27/2017 - tcarter Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drank at Ruinart's Tasting Room in Champagne. Crisp, clean, mineral, lemon, citrus. Very nice.
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6/21/2017 - jkoenen wrote: 90 Points
This needs so much more time... Acquired one year ago... No disgorgement date, of course. Bummer.
Full decant. Lemon and lime, very mineral, electric acidity, razorsharp focus.
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6/13/2017 - retired_and_roving wrote:
A week in Paris - with a side trip to Reims; 6/8/2017-6/14/2017: Tasting visit to Dom Ruinart (Riems). Lots of bright acidity on this one, kind of calls out for some food to balance things out. Tastes of lemon zest and minerals, clean, crisp and bright but not overly complex. Tasted alongside the '06 vintage blanc des blancs which has much more going on. Of the two non-vintage wines we tasted - I prefer the rose.
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6/11/2017 - kdubler wrote:
Dinner at Provisions with friends: Such a delicious BdB, one of my favorites for the money. Crisp acidity, but also M+ body which balances nicely. Crisp pear, apple and lemon zest with a ton of minerals to go along. A hint of salinity also which I found pleasant, but don't remember last time I had this wine... Perfect food Champagne, always a winner in my book...
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6/3/2017 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
40th Anniversary Magnum Party; 6/3/2017-6/4/2017 (R&D's): Lot AI9EC2, from magnum. Pale color with a medium mousse and notes of dried yeast, lemon, apple, and biscuit dough. Fine bead. Citrus, stone and chalk flavors with nice underlying acidity.
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5/27/2017 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale yellow in color with a very fine, constant & intense mousse. Full, fragrant & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of citrus notes of lemons/limes & apple with some floral notes, yeasty/toasty, minerals, stony & hints of marzipan & roasted hazelnuts. Light bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, zesty, ripe fruit flavors of pears, apples and citrus notes of lemons/limes with yeasty/toasty, creamy & minerals. Lingering dry finish. Drinks quite well at present and has been known to gain further complexity from a few additional years of aging.
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5/21/2017 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Color of lemonade. Citrus, almond paste, and vanilla on the nose. The palate shows crisp apple, lemon, chalk and a long finish. Plentiful small bubbles. Drank from a half bottle. Complemented peppered goat cheese.
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5/20/2017 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderful free flow brunch at Bibo Hong Kong. Cannot get hurt with Ruinart!
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4/22/2017 - jmmadness Likes this wine: 91 Points
Needed to open up, possibly because it was too cold to start. Acidic at first but later tasting was smoother. Still not as buttery or creamy as we prefer - more on the tart, crisp fruit end of the spectrum.
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4/21/2017 - ravikalaga Likes this wine: 90 Points
PnP at home. Served it slightly less cooler than normal and the wine was singing. Has a great finish which is not heavy but good balance. Glug glug food focussed wine.
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4/7/2017 - Ericsson wrote:
Bu par les femmes.... Qui l'ont trouvé très bon!
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4/2/2017 - jkoenen wrote: 95 Points
From a magnum which was bought around 2000... so this example was probably more than 20 years old....!
Still young, fresh and very focussed. Impressive...
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3/25/2017 - walkerjfw wrote: 88 Points
Jay's Big Bottle Extravaganza (Jay's Home - Martinsville, New Jersey): Champagne first at this party, my first time with this wine...beautiful packaging...
Medium gold color, nice fizz... Crisp and yeasty/brioche...very standard profile, nice but not special. Refreshing as an aperitif.
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3/10/2017 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Always dependable and enjoyable. Just a shame they do not give any info on disgorgement / base wines. In any case a solid 91 once again
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3/4/2017 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Food + Wine Weekend in Chas; 3/2/2017-3/4/2017 (Charleston, SC): Poured from a magnum. An easy drinking wine which was good since we were almost in recovery mode from an exceptional beer and food paired dinner the night before. If I'm honest, I don't get the QPR on this - it's more expensive than the champagnes we were tasting at the Unparalleled Pairings the day before and yet not even always quite as interesting or different. I think a safe one, but nothing that I would search out.
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2/11/2017 - fedro Likes this wine: 91 Points
great champagne, zesty and yeasty. Aromatic and elegant with fine bubbles and a lovely mousse
We had it with three different types of salmon (cold smoked, hot smoked and over roasted). Will buy again (and again)
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1/30/2017 - Philippe_C wrote: 89 Points
Light nose of hazelnuts, yellow apple… Grany Smith apple, nice acidity, very light greenness
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1/26/2017 - gripNsip Likes this wine:
From half-bottle, cork came out thin and wet: smells like sweet, freshly baked sourdough. It reminds J of the currant morning buns the bakery makes just up the street. Smells super good. This is really, really easy drinking. Angel food cake, baked apple, white frosting. The acid is really nicely balanced on this bottle, just enough to keep things fresh but not enough to be at all distracting. No edges. J says this is tied for the second best bottle of Champagne she's ever had, real talk. I will totally agree this little split was drinking really freaking well. 394 points from J
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1/7/2017 - sebastienjm wrote: 87 Points
Beau champagne - relativement neutre et un peu dosé pour un usage universel.. le prix est, comme avec certaines grandes maisons, pas du tout en phase avec la qualité
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1/5/2017 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Perceel *, Cappelle aan den IJssel, NL): Comme d'habitude.
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1/1/2017 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 90 Points
Always fun. Crisp bubbles. Dried fruit. Bread.
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12/24/2016 - SMagowan wrote:
Not as zesty as other NV's we have been enjoying this holiday season
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12/24/2016 - Neuneuil Likes this wine: 91 Points
Xmas dinner aperitif. Nice blanc de blancs to remember
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12/23/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
Pour lancer les Fêtes...
Toujours aussi bon, à l'apéritif et pour débuter le repas.
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12/23/2016 - fanglangzhe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Steely minerals, white pulp fruits, slight bready note. Nice acidity.
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12/16/2016 - crazywineguy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Kept a year and all the better for it. Half Bottle (so cute and sexy).
Light golden yellow. Intense bead small but dies away over 15 min. Soft smooth entry, complex flavours - Breakfast brioche and fruits (lemon blossom), good creaminess with hint of salty tang. Nice kick of acidity on the back palate. Really long finish, something I look for in a champagne.
12 months seems the right amount of ageing in half bottle for the developed taste profile.
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12/8/2016 - Vino Me wrote: 92 Points
Retailer tasting. A solid bead with citrus and apple notes. 92 points.
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12/6/2016 - jollyroger.vin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Light gold. Fragrance of orchard fruit blossom, juxtaposed with smoky minerals--like taking a stroll in the park after a spring rain. Sun-kissed stainless citrus and palate-tickling stone fruit Brûlée give way to subtler notes of ginger, saline and mineral. Intense, pure and crisp; so many layers to explore.
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12/4/2016 - Danthejuiceman Likes this wine:
Light, bright and delicate. Good minerality. Always one of my favorites.
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12/1/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Very smokey chardonnay, almost to the point of smelling like match sticks notes one taster. On the second day that has blown off and its showing rather nicely.
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11/25/2016 - drwine2001 wrote:
Light yellow, lively. Medium weight and moderate dosage. Bitter citrus and good mineral kick. Very good.
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11/24/2016 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Cata Presentación Champán Ruinart (Lavinia - Madrid): Much more citric than R.
Slightly spicy. Bakery, mainly brioche, appears. Also nuts, concretely of hazelnuts. With a mineral note of limestone not very intense.
On the palate it is a little disappointing because it does not follow the nose. It is too dim. I still like its light creaminess and its glyceric and bitter end.
Mucho más cítrico que R.
Ligeramente especiado. Aparece la pastelería. También de frutos secos, concretamente de avellanas. Con una nota mineral de caliza no muy intensa.
En boca es un poco decepcionante porque no sigue a la nariz. Es demasiado tenue. Aún así me gusta su ligera cremosidad y su final glicérico y amargo.
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11/24/2016 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 90 Points
Quite excellent as usual!
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11/19/2016 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
Champagne - 100 Vintage and NV Champagne; 12/15/2015-12/15/2020: Another great Champagne from Ruinart. Fresh, citrus, flowers, elegant style, very drinkable, not too bubbly. good length.
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11/17/2016 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
From magnum. Clay, pear and biscuit notes. Apple, almond and ginger flavors with a fine bead and long clean finish. Excellent.
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11/13/2016 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Free-flow brunch with this bubble? Happy Sunday as the harmonious subtlety of the chardonnay with the power of the bubbles - non-stop - was awesome.
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11/6/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
Excellent comme souvent. Belles bulles fines, citronné, tendu, parfait à l'apéritif en accompagnement de petites roulades de courgettes au saumon fumé, aneth et citron.
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11/5/2016 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 91 Points
This bottle had been kept for seveal years and really gained some richness. Highly perfumed orchard fruit with lemon zest and an almost savoury brioche quality on the back palate. Sturdy and confident with a long finish and exceptional mousse. Beautiful.
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10/29/2016 - Ebrim wrote: 88 Points
No proper notes - very clean and high acidity and it needs time. Very good quality, 88p
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10/23/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
2016 Annual K&L Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Event, nose of lemon. lime. orang rind, and citrus, same on the palate, medium/big body, slightly cold and subdued, just opened and stored in a pail of ice, tasty, nice.
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10/12/2016 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
From half bottle this was fresh and tasty. It had plenty of green apple, white bread and white peach. Light and fluffy in the mouth with some apple crunch to the finish.
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10/9/2016 - Ericsson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bien citronné, belles bulles fines, parfait à l'apéritif
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9/26/2016 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
The Arts Club Version of the 1976 Judgement of Paris, With Steven Spurrier (The Arts Club, London): Tasted Blind and actually we thought this was a 2006 vintage blanc de blancs.
Impressing and consistent as always, very elegant and very enjoyable.
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9/23/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Ruinart Art Expo Dinner (Acadia - Chicago IL): Current release. As always a good value wine that just precisely expresses Chardonnay in sparkling format. Moderate length and finesse.
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9/8/2016 - aChave wrote: 91 Points
Ruinart Tasting with US Brand Ambassador Megan Gordon (Revue @ Premiere on Pine, Seattle): Fresh, lively, balanced, fruity. Lovely now. 100% Chardonnay. Blend of 3 vintages, aged for 3 years. Intended to be a consistent style and drunk relatively young. Very successful; pleasing Champagne.
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9/4/2016 - thelostverse wrote: 93 Points
Consistent notes as prior bottles. Always solid.
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8/23/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Half bottle. Perfect condition, seamless and silky, flowers and ripe orange, fresh and elegant, lemon and lime zest, fresh as melting snow, subtle, good length. Very stylish - as it should be. In the lobby at The Plaza Hotel, New York City, NY, USA.
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8/18/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 88 Points
Current release. Very precise expression of Chardonnay, very clean, very enjoyable for near-term enjoyment.
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8/12/2016 - JesperR wrote: 90 Points
Very appealing and delightfully fresh. Highly likeable and well balanced. Does have a refreshing lemon twist in the end, but otherwise it's all peaches, cream and saltwater spray. Can't imagine anyone getting offended by this, and tonight that was just about right. Perfect with fresh, simple sushi. Good quality and fair QPR. (90-91pts)
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8/12/2016 - Claret & CdP Gang Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light peach, almonds, pecan and white flowers, crisp and delicious
92
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7/29/2016 - CWang wrote: 93 Points
Rich and elegant nose, with apples, grapefruits, pears, honey, almonds, and yellow flowers; very fine and vibrant bubbles; a bit acidic and tight on the palate, yet still quite creamy, delicious, and enjoyable with unique flavors, citrus fruits, lemon zests, minerals, roasted nuts, whipped cream, light spices, and yeasts; very long finish; overall, 92-93 points; quite to my liking despite the price.
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7/13/2016 - Socrates Likes this wine:
Intense, broad, focused and long. Beautiful rich, ripe lemon and subtle underripe pear riding on broad minerality of saline, stones, and chalk. Great texture and serious length.
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7/2/2016 - propapapa wrote: 88 Points
Light yeast nose. Light crisp palate. A touch of tartness. 3/5
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6/17/2016 - danielolson06 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyed this champagne at Ruinart- a very classic and crisp champagne with classic notes of yeast, apples, and citrus. Very pale color- this is quintessential champagne and should be tried if you enjoy Veuve Clicquot.
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6/10/2016 - ozyloy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened to celebrate a friend's completion of graduate studies. Slow, discreet, very fine bubbles. Initially a nose of crisp lemon and almonds, which evolved after half an hour to include more rounded notes of brioche, toast and hazelnuts. A palate of citrus and clean minerals, with a mouthfeel that is refreshing but not sharp. Delightfully fresh and elegant. Problem is, this bottle is NV, so I am not sure how much consistency there will be between bottles.
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5/29/2016 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 89 Points
Had this so many times and loved it. Think this being non vintage, perhaps this from a more difficult growing season Very good, but tight and uneven acidity. Without a bar code system like Krug hard to know exactly where this bottle came from.
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5/14/2016 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
No need to sing more praises here as we have done so same many times. Such a dependable go to wine at a very good price.
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5/11/2016 - Biggsy wrote: 91 Points
The nose is pure lemon tart. It’s really vibrant and fresh with a very lively mousse. The palate is sharp and lemony on the entry but really goos on the middle with a nutty brioche note filling the palate. Good length.
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5/7/2016 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
We had 4-5 bottles on the evening to celebrate our friends birthday and once again this wine delivers. technically its a good wine, full of charm and very giving but also has the extra presentation twist that help with any celebratory need. 91 once again
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5/5/2016 - englishman's claret wrote: 91 Points
I love blanc de Blancs but this wasn't entirely my style; a bit too much lactic and with a lot of Henriot-style apple.
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5/3/2016 - Eclipse1 Does not like this wine: 50 Points
Dumb and Dumber. Great mousse , but nothing else. Thought it was just me but the other 27 agreed. Bland
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5/2/2016 - Janfarrell Likes this wine: 98 Points
Simply magnificent, the best middle range champagne!
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4/28/2016 - soyhead wrote:
For Brian's 50th
Nice yeasty nose, fresh
Mouth - toasty rich sparkler, nice, pit fruit, would benefit from a stronger acidic kick
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4/23/2016 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (R&D's): Melon, citrus and orchard fruit with marshmallow and custard undertones; has a very subtle yeasty component too. Toasted marshmallow and orchard fruit with a long finish. Rich texture. LA1ES
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4/22/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
Bordal à Bernex (Pingus, Grange, Mouline, Chambertin, Montrose) (Chez moi): Vraiment fiable! Excellent champagne pour l'apéritif car il accompagne bien les amuse-gueule! Frais, fruité, bulle fines... comme d'habitude.
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4/13/2016 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
From a lovely magnum and what a nice way to start any evening! As we say this is a go to champagne, very dependable, very versatile and a joy!
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4/7/2016 - NickBurwood Likes this wine: 91 Points
ROH Amphitheatre restaurant as an apéritif waiting for my fellow opera buff (Lucia di Lammermoor).
Bright, firm beading with pleasing citrus zest and gentle herb flavours brought together with a steely mineral/acid spine.
Refreshing, for enjoying in its own. Excellent.
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4/4/2016 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 90 Points
@ Mei Bar @ Rosewood Hotel. Beijing
Tight yellow. Steely
Nutty. Brioche. French toast
Nice and light. Good fruit characteristics. Some honey
Very nice bubble. Highly underrated
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3/28/2016 - PC73 wrote: 90 Points
An Easter treat. Always enjoy this. Lovely fruit.
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3/25/2016 - Dubie Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid. Excellent price performance
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3/14/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
De tête, comme d'habitude, un joli champagne d'apéritif, sans trop de bulles, fin et digeste.
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3/10/2016 - domco wrote:
Maybe my expectations were too high but came out slightly disappointed here. It's good... crisp, some citrus, maybe something a touch bitter in the middle though. I think expected it to be better. Would drink again, but won't seek out as I think we can find better sparkling wine at a lower price. Do love that bottle though!
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3/8/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 85 Points
Dirty oak, somethin chemical, chlorine, sulphur, smoke, strange bottle.
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3/5/2016 - Mr Coone Likes this wine: 95 Points
First Ruinart I ever tasted, and quite new into the Champagne tasting. But I'll give it a try.
- Colour: light-yellow. Not many bubbles.
- Nose: rich, full nose. Hints of caramel.
- Palate: first a touch of apple, aftwards a full bodied "brioche" taste. Hints of ripe pear in the finish.
This is a remarkable wine. Perfectly balanced.
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2/27/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Mineral and earth on the nose, more fruit on the palate.
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2/20/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Wines Tasted at HDH Auction; 2/19/2016-2/20/2016 (Tru Restaurant - Chicago IL): Lots of ripe apple with good textures and concentration for its price. I like the expression of Chardonnay coming through.
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2/19/2016 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Very good generic NV as always with great presence and style. A go to champagne at clubs to be honest when we need something solid, well round and all rounder. 90-91 as always
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2/18/2016 - khunchris wrote:
bandon
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2/12/2016 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 91 Points
Night Two of Two Big Nights in Sydney (Beachside in Bondi): Remains a true QPR in the category. Perfume, minerals and a touch of smoke on the nose. Toasty pear and ginger flavors, a touch floral, some almonds. Great start to the evening.
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2/9/2016 - TrappedInTime wrote: 89 Points
It smells like butterscotch and loam. Tight bubbles, great finish.
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2/8/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 90 Points
Une valeur sûre, seul bémol bulles un peu grosses.
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2/7/2016 - mmcdds Likes this wine:
Always a favorite in our house.
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2/6/2016 - drjb Likes this wine: 92 Points
Yum Cha at Sunshine Beach, Noosa. Pale gold colour. Fine bead. Nose of pear,apple,lemon and brioche. Fine palate with delicate acid lift leading out to a long finish with bread and stone fruit touches. Delicious for the setting and the food.
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2/2/2016 - Danthejuiceman Likes this wine:
The 2016 Sun Wine Fest Elite Cru Wine Tasting.
Better than previous years. Good acidity, lovely citrus flavors without the brioche. My style. Only thing I don't like is the shape of the bottle.
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2/1/2016 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - Pinot & Merlot (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork, 12.5%} (Greg) Bright and fresh Lovely melon aromas. White fruit aromas as you’d expect. Intense aromas, enlivened with a whiff of vanilla bean. The palate is taut and fresh too, with powerful but refreshing acid; a rich, dry, zesty and crisp, persistent finish; medium/long. It’s medium-bodied, with medium-sized bubbles of a creamy nature, but plenty of action anyway. Really impressive champagne.
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1/29/2016 - BornToRhone Likes this wine: 91 Points
750 ml; PnP; fairly honeyed yellow color for an NV - not sure what year it came out; aromas of lemon, sea air; flavors of mellow apple and pear up front with slight lemon and acidity on the back end, understated and not in your face, but pleasing and mellow with medium weight. Drink now. Good QPR.
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1/24/2016 - bkay Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very very good champagne. May be my new favorite
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1/21/2016 - Ericsson wrote: 90 Points
J'aime beaucoup la finesse de ce champagne, parfait en apéritif.
Bulles un peu plus grosses que dans mon souvenir mais c'est peut-être dû au manque de repos des bouteilles.
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1/10/2016 - thelostverse wrote: 93 Points
This may have been the best bottling I've tasted yet. Nutty brioche with a hint of lemon citrus and excellent balance. 93+
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1/7/2016 - Andre-Raafs wrote: 90 Points
Goud geel van kleur, heftige mousse, frisse citrus tonen, erg gistig, amandel, hazelnoot, medium plus zuren, mooie lange afdronk
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1/3/2016 - schimmy23 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wonderful, full-bodied, luscious.
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1/2/2016 - MarcelloW Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not everybody's darling because of the "special nose". Quite yeasty. I like this champagne better with food.
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1/1/2016 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really well done.
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12/30/2015 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smokey bannanas for some reason on the nose. Palate is clean and crisp, lots of fruit, long mineral back of the palate.
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12/30/2015 - Ispendtoomuchmoneyonwine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Refreshing crisp good acidity light pear and biscuit. A bit simple but a nice accompaniment with tuna tartar.
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12/26/2015 - wine_sloth wrote: 91 Points
Good as ever. Toasted brioche notes, pure zesty fruit, great elegance and length. Always a standout
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12/25/2015 - Battersea James Likes this wine: 92 Points
Slightly perfumed on the nose and very elegant on the palate. Tasted before dinner on Christmas Day alongside Pol Roger and there was no comparison. This really is a great Champagne.
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12/25/2015 - khunchris Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very solid start to finish. Blanc de blanc very subtle. Freash crisp w a fair amount of acidity. Straw color, not overly pale. Bread and biscuit. Chalk very present, pleasantly so. Think 100% chardonnay. Would drink this every day.
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12/19/2015 - GasperTheWineGuy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dry and Crisp with out being abrasive, wonderful finish, a great way to start a meal.
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12/16/2015 - Vino Me wrote: 92 Points
Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 92 points
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12/13/2015 - pavel_p wrote: 89 Points
NV Champagne tasting (Singapore): Different nose to any of the other NV Champagnes with some cat pee aromas. On the palate plenty of citrus. Dense mousse. 88-89.
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12/1/2015 - camdawg Likes this wine: 91 Points
Upon opening and pouring the first glass, I didn’t get much smell/nose. A bit of minerality and lemon. On first taste, the mouthfeel is “wet”, with it easily interacting with all parts of my tongue. The taste is delicate, and well integrated. Just a little bit of lemony acidity on the front, slightly sweet minerality mid tongue, maybe with light sour apple taste. A very pleasant and clean aftertaste remains in the mouth with a similar mixture of flavor.
Given more time to open up, additional flavors like lime come out. A slightly briny mouthfeel also develops. The wine takes on more of a warm note with a touch of spice. Very satisfying! The integration is still there, even after additional flavors have showed up.
This is effortless to drink. The nose also develops with fresh flower scent that’s not too sweet. That tart apple taste seems to show up on the nose as well.
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11/28/2015 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted from 4 separate bottles over the weekend with consistent good showing.
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11/28/2015 - mouton45 wrote: 90 Points
Paired with stone crabs during Jessie and Andres' Thanksgiving visit. Very full bodied, rich. Not Cathy's favorite champagne though
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11/27/2015 - MeMyself&I wrote: 90 Points
Elegant!
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11/24/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
We visited Pierre Hong Kong as Chef Pierre Gagnaire was in town presenting his white truffle menu...and to celebrate, yet again, our birthday month!
We sat down and were immediately presented with two fairly large, flutes before we even requested the wine list. Complimentary bubbles always nice!
Amazing when sipping this glass second after the 2004 Fleury Bolero...our own blend, if you like ;-)!
Ruinart EVERYTHING is always a good start to any event. The Blanc de Blancs Brut is not exception. Golden yellow with hints of green. Citrus and tropical fruits. Slightly bubbly bubble. Long, refreshing and vivid finish
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11/20/2015 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 90 Points
Always a great aperitif and crowd pleaser.
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11/19/2015 - wine_will wrote: 90 Points
Unusual nose of banana and a bit of funk. Balanced but slightly sweeter than I like. There is acidity. Not my style.
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11/9/2015 - Ericsson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Très bon vin, autant à l'aise en apéritif qu'en tant que vin d'accompagnement de plats. Belle bulle fines et légères.
2 bouteilles identiques.
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11/5/2015 - aagrawal wrote: 88 Points
30-year Anniversary Champagne Tasting (The Wine Club, San Francisco): Pleasant and well balanced, but nothing more. 88
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11/4/2015 - pdemaio wrote: 94 Points
Wonderful fruit and acid driven Blanc de Blancs. Straightforward flavor profile, but no flaws. Smooth long finish that build.
PD93+
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10/30/2015 - drwine2001 wrote:
Medium yellow/green. Nose full of red apple. Medium weight, noticeable dosage. Apple and some orange, a dash of yeastiness. Easygoing Champagne.
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10/26/2015 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
From a 375ml bottle, great mousse, lots of tiny bubbles, nose of yeast and freshly baked bread with hints of lemon-lime, more of the same on the palate, refreshing, crisp, medium/big body, long, fresh finish.
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10/22/2015 - tinybubbles Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very fresh with a lot of tart citric acid. Did not get the disgorgement but from a recent release. Enjoyable but I found this bottle largely lacking in depth and complexity. But for what it intends to be, a reasonable bottle of wine.
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10/17/2015 - Rollerball wrote: 88 Points
From beautiful mag. Compared side by side with a mag of 1995 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve Brut Rose. Made this look a tad sweet and definitely rich, creamy, gentle, and relatively straightforward.
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10/10/2015 - clairenclarence wrote: 92 Points
tis cud b the finest n softest bubbles u cn find in champange.great intensity.veri well drinking now
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10/8/2015 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 91 Points
Pop and poured. Drank over 1 hour. Impromptu at Bottles&Bottles with C+T.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Ultra-fine persistent bubbles. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with slight florality, bready yeast, sea salt minerality, and citrus lemon. Youthful.
On the palate, dry, rounded high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of sea salt minerality, citrus lemon, green apple, bready yeast, brioche. Long finish.
Very good quality NV BdB. The bubbles are so easy on the tongue and no dry tartness on the finish.
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10/8/2015 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice, higher acid, lemon, citrus, clearly chard driven, elegant. Drank @ CHWC Ruinart Champagne Tasting
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9/27/2015 - Euge67 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Leggero, bollicina finissima. Bel naso, morbidissimo al palato quasi con una punta di dolcezza. Privo però di personalità e carattere. Su produttori meno noti con la stessa cifra si beve molto meglio.
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9/14/2015 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
CIVC Champagne Tasting 2015: Apple, pink floral notes and peach. Fresh and bright palate, with good verve and drive. Lovely drinking, with the cleanliness very refreshing.
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9/13/2015 - ccn wrote: 92 Points
Continues to be my favourite Nv. Very moreish. Great bready nose. Fairly full palate.
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9/13/2015 - LIE-user wrote: 87 Points
Disappointing and boring Champagne. It lacks pressure and precision. Not much going on here.
Usually Ruinart is one of my favorites, but regarding BdB there are much better alternatives (e.g. Pol Roger).
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9/11/2015 - Lord of the Bottles Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very floral and delicate BdB champagne not powerful but with a decent finish.
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9/8/2015 - FransS wrote: 90 Points
Quality here, very pure, 'assez de force', very good balance till the end.
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9/7/2015 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Le Tour de Champagne Tasting (Hotel Intercontinental Amstel, Amsterdam, NL): A perfect bottle - obviously, in this context. Very floral and elegant, stylish and silky, almost Riesling-like finesse and fragrance. Love it.
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8/29/2015 - sphBacchus wrote: 89 Points
I served this too cold and after the first glass thought "ho-hum" - average . However came back and tasted about 90 mins later and it had really opened up .
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8/25/2015 - Gparker wrote: flawed
Corked. Maybe the second bottle of champagne ever that I've experienced this with. Big disappointment.
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8/22/2015 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Lunch at Jin Fine Dining (Jin, Far East Square): Again, very decent. This was very blanc des blancs. Yeasty, white fruity, a little sweet and floral on the nose, and easygoing and nicely balanced on the palate, with fine mousse and gentle lemon and apple notes, this was a nice, friendly NV.
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8/19/2015 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Another consistent performance from this wine. Cant ask for much more from a mid range / generic NV and has also good star power. a good 91.
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8/17/2015 - thelostverse wrote: 93 Points
Didn't get the lot number, but this was in a nice place. Allred nailed the description with "aggressive mousse", which carried lovely apple and pear notes with a return of the nutty quality I like.
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8/17/2015 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Opened by tlv. Apple and orchard fruit with subtle undertones of vanilla, marshmallow fluff and wet rocks. Has a nice floral quality as well as an aggressive mousse. Fine bead with flavors of honeycomb, apple, mineral, vanilla creme and citrus with toasted overtones. Bright and lively.
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8/16/2015 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Perceel *, near Rotterdam): I am always a bit in two minds about this champagne. It is stylish and elegant and without a doubt an excellent aperitif, but it is not all it is worked up to be and it is quite expensive for what it is. Also, since many restaurants like to put the attractive, clear glass bottles on display, you end up with many a lightstruck specimen in your glass and a tedious discussion with the staff who maintain that the gentle smell of onions emanating from it (the glass that is, not the staff) must be correct as the bottle was just opened and is clearly not corked. *Sighs*. But this one was as fresh as a daisy and perfectly delicious!
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8/6/2015 - PanosKakaviatos Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mostly Napas and white Burgundies with Washington Winos (Ripple Restaurant in Washington D.C.): A delicious rich and dry bubbly. A certain elegance coming from the Chardonnay exclusive basis, with toasty brioche notes. Perhaps not as complex as the previous two we enjoyed but smooth and pleasing indeed with a medium finish. Thanks to Chris Bublitz for this!
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8/2/2015 - Vince92673 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very clean and classic taste, modest yeast on the palate and ample bubbles. Delightful on a Sunday afternoon.
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8/1/2015 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still my favorite champagne under $100...
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8/1/2015 - phils_hobby wrote: 92 Points
A little flat, disappointing
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7/30/2015 - conviction buy wrote: 91 Points
Taste agn in Helsinki, Hotel Kamp. Pale yellow with med amt of bubbles, aroma of apple and some floral notes. not complex but refreshing, light sweetness but there is also light bitterness to the finish.
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7/27/2015 - Gargantua wrote:
Metallic and incisive but slightly creamy--wow this really calls for caviar. Nose develops into a sweet oatmeal aroma with hints of vanillin, saline, caviar aromas and sthg reminiscent of lager. So curious what disgorgement this was. Pretty interesting.
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6/26/2015 - Livermore wrote: 89 Points
Nutty nose with some funk. Taste is Pleasanton with apples, subtle hints of nuts and a little butter.
Overall av good NV champagne.
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6/22/2015 - cbuhlman wrote:
This appears to be made in the new international style. Not a lot of complexity but good nonetheless. High toned, tangy citrus and not much else. I'll give it a couple pluses for being even tempered and not confrontational.
For such a hot day, this was definitely a good choice though.
85-87
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6/16/2015 - kevkcho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very decent champagne with good floral nose, toastiness and fine bubbles. Good and balanced acidity.
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6/13/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
We sipped at The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Folks, this is without question the best restaurant in a museum anywhere on the planet...at least of the many, many we have visited! We think this NV as a half bottle for two to start a lunch is, well, exceedingly civilised! Wow, why even bother with any bubble by the glass when you can sip this jolly good drop!?
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5/31/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 90 Points
Sipping at Picasso at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Always a jolly good bubble with which to start an evening
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5/15/2015 - aChave wrote: 90 Points
As before; high quality sparkler. Clean, fresh, good effervescence with hints of light citrus and a mineral finish. Excellent 1/2 bottle.
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5/5/2015 - cyzee Likes this wine: 88 Points
notes of fresh lemons with a touch of salty-mineral note. Very lifted and floral nose, can smell the sweetness of the champagne as well. The palate is soft with a slight vanilla roundedness; very clean - citrus and a touch of white flowers. It's a highly mineral and clean chardonnay with softness and elegance on the palate.
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5/5/2015 - Rezy13 wrote:
Numanthia Tasting w/ winemaker, Manuel Louzada (Bin 75): From magnum; light greenish yellow, tiny bubbles; very aromatic, flinty, yeast, green apple, toast, grain, whole wheat toast, tart green fruit; palate is less persistent and seemingly flatter, graphite, lighter body, elegant; lacks a little punch for me.
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5/2/2015 - Barry Rothof wrote:
RUINART (@ Rotterdam, Netherlands): More powerful nose of fresh fruit. On the palate citrus and white peaches, precise and clean with nice freshness.
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4/22/2015 - forceberry wrote: 87 Points
Pretty consistent with my previous tasting notes. Light and refreshing, but still way too young to be interesting. A nice food wine, but definitely from the lean - not hedonistic - end of the spectrum. Feels like it could use some 6-10 years in a cellar before starting to show some depth and complexity.
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3/28/2015 - Ramberg wrote: 92 Points
Another proof of why one should age wine.
kept this bottle in the cellar about 5 – 6 years, and this has really turned in to something else.
A rather “simple and straight” NV Champagne can really be fabulous and ooh so complex with ageing.
Such was the case with this bottle.
Deep yellow color, clear signs of age.
Tiny bubbles, nose with pears and minerals, developed complexity and signs of age showing, with winter apples and nuts along with hints of coffee and fudge.
Palate is buttery and creamy, sweet, yet balanced, long and fine, with yellow fruit, sweet apples, pears and tutti frutti.
Some wet & warm stones showing.
Low acidity, mature, with soft creamy buttery very good Chardonnay fruit.
A very fine Champagne, and age has really lifted this to another level.
Will keep cellaring good NV Champagnes from good producers, as I am always very satisfied with the result in the end.
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3/24/2015 - TayoW Likes this wine: 92 Points
Ruinart Dinner (The Point, Albert Park, Melbourne): From both normal bottle and Magnum (Chef de Caves Panaiotis advised magnum are typically aged a year longer than 750ml and the night’s bottles were from the 2010 base). Blanc de blancs being the bread and butter of the house. A very clean and focussed nose, mineral and apples. Wonderfully dry, well balanced acidity and creaminess. Served with three different dishes. Perfect with Spanner crab, almond Gazpacho and sauce Jacqueline, also with a pre-dessert of Brie de Meaux mousse, poached yellow peach and crisp tuille. However unfortunately the contrast of a roast fig, Joselito Jamon and 62 degree egg did not work
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3/23/2015 - conviction buy wrote: 90 Points
Pale yellow with med amt of bubbles, aroma of apple and some floral notes. not complex but refreshing, light sweetness but there is also light bitterness.
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3/21/2015 - SimonG wrote: 88 Points
Pale. Nicely fresh and zingy, almost an elderflower quality. Light and fresh. Excellent aperitif. ***
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3/18/2015 - phils_hobby wrote:
Drank for Kristen Webb's BD
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3/8/2015 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wagner's Wedding Anniversary
Clean, clear, light bodied, sparse, large bubbles
Dusty, lemon zest off the nose
'Moussey" sweeter mid-palate then i would have expected, gooseberry
Short finish, with more tartness developing after 30 minutes of opening
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2/23/2015 - AV2012 wrote: 88 Points
Green apple, cheese (!), butter, a bit of yeast on the nose, later some honey appears as well as oxidative notes and effect of oak - boiled meat, green peas, gelantine. On the palate there is same green apple and as well as oxidative notes. Too oxidative, dirty and imprecise for me, but others might love it.
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2/20/2015 - AllRed wrote: 88 Points
From 375ml. Youthful pale gold color with a very slight greenish tint. Notes of grapefruit, almond and pear, developing a green apple note with air. Lemon notes on the attack followed by almond, chalk and mineral with a saline quality on the finish.
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2/18/2015 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Ruinart Dinner (Travelle - Langham Hotel - Chicago IL): From the most recent release. Lots of apple with some lemon peel aromas. Fresh and energetic, once again showing itself as high quality at its price.
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2/18/2015 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 88 Points
Better after a good decanting. very tasty but still overpriced for what it is.
Sight: Pale Straw.
Nose: Lemon zest, ginger, toast
Palate: Clean and delicate, with a lemoney and slightly biscuity quality
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2/14/2015 - mmcdds Likes this wine:
Quite nice.
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2/11/2015 - Ramberg wrote: 91 Points
No formal notes taken, just enjoyed.
Straight forward, very fine, fresh, citrus, tart apples and fine minerals, with some nice smoky flint and touch gunpowder & baker’s yeast present.
Long finish.
Very good Non-Vintage Bl. D Bl.
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2/10/2015 - mouton45 wrote: 88 Points
Mixed reviews at last night's wine group dinner. Some liked it, but others thought it was flawed. I didn't think it was the best bottle of Ruinart BdB that I have had, but i did think it was tasting pretty old
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1/18/2015 - elvinet Likes this wine: 92 Points
Color amarillo bien brillante y suaves burbujas constantes que forman una intensa corona interior. Fina nariz de muy buena intensidad con un predominio de la fruta cítrica madura pero fresca e intensa (piel de limón y pomelo), ligeros toques herbáceos refrescantes, flores blancas, notas ahumadas, ligeras sensaciones cremosas y de mantequilla fresca, levaduras frescas, bollería con predominio del brioche y croissant de mantequilla, finos toques de frutos secos tostados y ligera sensación de crianza en barrica de fondo. Fresca y notable entrada en boca, intenso recorrido en el que su carbónico se pasea elegantemente por todo el paladar, fruta cítrica bien sabrosa, notas amargas intensas que surgen de sus frutos secos algo tostados, buena estructura y fina textura, notas amargosas y ligeros apuntes salados, con volumen y con buena longitud, intenso y persistente. Final largo, postgusto de fruta cítrica madura y retronasal suavemente ahumado y salino.
More information: http://www.elvi.net/2013/09/26/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut/
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1/13/2015 - jlgnml wrote: 88 Points
IWFSC 801 Dinner (BOKA Chicago, IL): Nice clean color, good bubbles, a bit harsh for the finish, good with the scallop appetizer.
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1/3/2015 - thelostverse wrote: 91 Points
Lot LAFWCB3. Opened by Allred at Gourmet Group. Tart green apple with a bit of lymon.
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1/3/2015 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
Lot LAFWCB3. Citrus and apple, stone and mineral qualities. Not as rich as previous bottles. Medium bead with orchard fruit, dried yeast and mineral tones.
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1/3/2015 - aChave Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale straw. Clean, bright slightly citrus aroma with a hint of minerality. Tight, light bead. Very elegant. 1/2 bottle.
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1/1/2015 - eboracum Likes this wine: 90 Points
A dependably delightful Blanc de Blancs in the not bone dry category. Medium/light bodied but round with gentle bubble, slightly creamy white fruit, discreet minerals, some biscuit and very elegant. Very good.
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12/31/2014 - mmcdds Likes this wine: 91 Points
Quite delightful.
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12/25/2014 - maaike2 wrote: 91 Points
Served at 14 degrees Celsius out of the bottle: A real good NV, with lots of green apples and a touch of brioche. Elegant and rich, mousse a little too coarse.
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12/25/2014 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still my favourite BdB at a price point that doesn't break the bank. There is refreshment, complexity, and pleasure in this bottle. Bright fresh nose with plenty of lemon and green apple, but also nice yeasty and brioche. The fruit is bright and light, while the complexity is subtle, yet evolving. This shouldn't be served too cold. The mousse is simply sublime. I will be drinking a lot of this over the next week.
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12/19/2014 - Man in Black wrote:
The wine is clear and bright with a pale lemon colour and presence of small bubbles.
The nose is slightly flawed (reduction) and developing, showing medium(+) intensity aromas of green fruit (green apple, pear), reduction (SH2, matchstick), yeast (bread, toast) and MLF (fresh butter).
The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a medium(+) refreshing acidity. It has a medium alcohol and medium(-) body with a creamy mousse. It has medium(+) intensity flavours of green fruit (green apple, pear), reduction (SH2, matchstick), yeast (bread, toast) and MLF (fresh butter). The finish is medium.
It is a good quality wine. The concentrated flavours are well-balanced by the fresh acidity with support of the slight sweetneess. The finish is just ok for a good wine, but a better example would show more complexity in the nose, a longer finish and would not show reduction aromas.
Drink now, not suitable for ageing. The reduction aromas will evolve towards stinky boiled vegetables and other unpleasant notes.
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12/15/2014 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 91 Points
The nose was remarkably fresh with spring florals, stone fruits and a hint of fresh cut grass. On the palate, it was fruity with green apple and a hint of exotic spice, yet refined with soothing. Notes of grapefruit lingered long on the finish along with pretty inner floral notes.
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12/10/2014 - Pknut wrote:
YB had this delivered from Beacon across the street. Hit the spot, with our need for Champagne after 10 bottles of wine. Fairway Cafe with the guys.
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12/6/2014 - schott Likes this wine: 88 Points
Served at refrigerator temp ~40F. Brilliant classic champagne gold color with fine streams of long lasting of bubbles in the flute. Fairly noticeable yeast to start - dissipated somewhat in the glass. Tart nose. Medium to medium strong acid. Low alcohol. Restrained fruit. A good offering, but not my favorite at this price point. 88-89 pts.
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11/30/2014 - ljl203 wrote:
Delicious - think Seth's note is spot on.
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11/21/2014 - mk05 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderfully sharp blanc de blanc. Deceitfully sugary...try at room temp, rested, in Burgundy glass. Absolutely ridiculous, being able to hold together. Let the fanboys pop their Veuve.
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11/18/2014 - Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ruinart Seminar (Flatiron Wines & Spirits, NYC): This is 75% 2011 vintage and the rest a combo of 2008 & 2009. Assertive nose of wax, honey, flint, spice, gunpowder, windex or something chemical (not bad), ginger, a bit of pear, herbal/lavender, bread, lemon. Full on the palate with a soft mousse, rich, good acid. It's showing yellow-brown on the flavor spectrum, with flavors of bread, a touch of caramel, lemon, ginger, gunpowder, flint, herbal. Finish is lemon, minerals, flint - good not great, fairly long. This is one of the better NV's I have had from the major houses - more full flavored, broad and complex. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 4.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1-1.5/2 = 15.5-16/20.
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11/14/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 93 Points
At a retailer tasting. 90% premier cru grapes. 2nd time I had this last weekend. This was from a 3L bottle and I liked it even better than the first time. Clean and focused with some nuttiness on the finish. 93 points.
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11/13/2014 - tooch wrote: 91 Points
Dinner at RPM Steak (RPM Steak - Chicago, IL): Definitely a classy NV from Ruinart. Rich, textured, and balanced this had great citrus and mineral tones. Ripping acidity there was a tartness that I really enjoyed on the palate.
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11/11/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 92 Points
At a retailer tasting. 90% premier cru grapes. Chalky with stone, slate and some salty notes. Crisp finish. 91-92 points.
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11/9/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Knightsbridge Annual Holiday Burgundy/Champagne Tasting and Sale (Northbrook, IL): Tasting, brief note. Citrus everywhere with lean styled flavors accompanied by fun, rounded textures. Always a personal favorite at its price. From 3L, not sure when disgorged.
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10/28/2014 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
375ml. Dried dough, baked apple and stone notes. Medium bead, with flavors of citrus, apple and stone.
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10/24/2014 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
Bettane+Desseauve London 2014 (Saatchi Gallery, London): Creamy, almost vanilla, very fresh. Apparently good match for sushi/sashimi.
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10/19/2014 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
2014 K&L Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne tasting-SF. Nose of baked bread and yeast, wet shale, hints of lemon, lime and apples, more of the same on the palate, refreshing, crisp, touch simple, medium body, pleasant finish.
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10/19/2014 - aagrawal wrote: 89 Points
K&L Champagne Tent Tasting (K&L, San Francisco): A little soapy, chlorine; palate is fresh, light, great acidity. 89
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10/18/2014 - Aravind Asok wrote:
K&L Champagne Tent Event (K&L Hollywood): Tasting note: Nice nose with a nice hint of brioche and citrus/apple. Great minerality and acidity on the palate. Fine bubbles.
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10/6/2014 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points
Tasty, consumed with sushi tonight. Nice toasty notes, pear and apple. Nice.
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10/5/2014 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light yellow color with an amazing stream of fine and tiny bubbles.
The nose is typical classical Champagne showing mushrooms, basement, bread, yeast, stones and lemon. The palate shows fresh acidity and un-ripe green apples and a nice long lemon peel finish!
Shoud be cellared 5 years+ before opening.
Yet, a much better assembly compared to the bottles they used to make. Very good progress!
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10/3/2014 - vespasian wrote:
A little toastier than the "R"' more pronounced slice and orchard fruits, blossom and citrus; lovely energy here, more engaging. Very refreshing. Cool and fresh finish.
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10/3/2014 - partylikeakennedy wrote: 92 Points
Lovely, crisp, refreshing. You can never go wrong with this.
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9/29/2014 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Light yellow color with abundant, speedy, tiny bubbles; almond, tart pear nose; almond, tart pear, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
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9/25/2014 - thelostverse wrote: 92 Points
Opened prior to dinner at Anvil for April's birthday. Consistent notes as prior bottles. Another very nice bottle.
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9/25/2014 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Lot LAH08, opened by thelostverse prior to dinner. Light color with notes of apple and pear, minerals, almond and biscuit. Fine bead, with orchard fruit and a long finish. 92+ pts.
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9/15/2014 - LOTAsCellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Front palette is slightly sweet but rounded up with acidity and floral notes. Makes a good aperitif.
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9/10/2014 - MemorialWineFan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tiny bubbles, hint of toast. Very enjoyable bottle.
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9/1/2014 - Marc wrote: 91 Points
Glengarry Grand Tasting - Day 1; 8/29/2014-9/1/2014 (Glengarry Wines and Spirits, Victoria Park, Auckland, New Zealand): Slate, mineral and austere nose - great wine! Beautiful fluffy texture and wonderful balance. Classy biscuit and citrus notes. A bright and intense wine.
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8/28/2014 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
PnP out of fridge, 375 mL.
Seemed to have very little pressure on opening, yet bubbles seemed at a decent level.
Pear, red apple, some lemon, chalk, and slightly burnt toast points. Maybe a bot better on the nose than past bottlings.
Echoed these notes on the palate, with high acidity, nice med+ length finish.
This wine is drinking well now, my last few bottles were mixed with their quality level. This one was the best of the lot. Only one left. Good through 2015 or so...
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8/18/2014 - forceberry wrote: 87 Points
Served blind.
Youthful, pale lime green color. Crisp, cool and refreshing nose with aromas of tangy citrus fruits, some yeasty autolytic character and a reductive touch of gunpowder. On the palate the wine feels dry, light-bodied and taut as a violin string. There are flavors of ripe apples, tart citrus fruits, some steely minerality and a hint of yeasty autolysis. The acidity is very high and the smooth mousse feels very small, fine and creamy. The finish is light, refreshing and pretty taut with moderately long and rather straightforward flavors of juicy, tart apples, some grapefruit and a hint of steely minerality.
Well, this feels like a young Blanc de Blancs. Which it is. It's pretty typical example of a Grande Marquée Blanc de Blancs, but I really don't see what's the fuss here. The wine is very linear, focused and mineral all right, but it is also very one-dimensional, bare and lacking quite a bit of depth. I don't doubt for a moment that after 7-10 more years in a cellar this wine might turn out to be a wonderful, more toasty, creamy and complex Blanc de Blancs. However, for current enjoyment the wine feels very little more than a Chardonnay Crémant with more emphasis on acidity and minerality than usual. I really fail to understand why people want to drink these wines so young when they have so very little to offer. Underwhelming now, but a lot of room for improvement; expect the points go up with bottle age.
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8/8/2014 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
From 375ml with Chinese take out after a long day, and this hit the spot. Notes of lemon curd, baked apple, stone, yeast and marshmallow. Orchard fruit dominates the palate, with hints of citrus underneath, as well as stone, dough and toasted almond. Picks up a hint of ginger on the finish. Fine bead with good acidity and a medium+ finish.
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6/18/2014 - maw246 wrote: 92 Points
I found this champagne to have a very smooth fresh finish, with hints of stone fruits. Very nice for a summer afternoon!
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6/18/2014 - Yme wrote:
Pale yellow with fine beads. Elegant nose of citrus, hazelnuts, yeast and green apples. Medium bodied, high acidity. A slight oily / salinity mouthfeel. Green & baked apples, citrus, nuts, yeast and chalk on the structured palate. Moderate length.
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6/15/2014 - bhouk Likes this wine:
Leesy, yeasty, funky nose, yeasty again on the palate with a superfine bead of elegant mousse. Great texture and really just an all-around winner. Need to make sure I always have a few bottles of this on hand.
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6/2/2014 - Zweder wrote: 91 Points
Weekly tasting group #120; A mixed set of wines (@ WW): This is a beautiful bubble. Very clean bouquet with good citrus, some green apple, brioche and some crustacean. On the palate soft and friendly with good tart lime and minerals. Beautiful bubble, soft and round and beautifully dry. Elegant as well.
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5/21/2014 - thelostverse wrote: 92 Points
Opened at Anvil for veranda opening. Very clean, crisp and linear with apples and pears. Missing some of the nutty profile from previous bottle. This was Lot LAH08.
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5/21/2014 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Lot LAH08. Pale color. Mineral, pear, wet stone, dried yeast aromas. Stone, lemon, Apple, brioche flavors.
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5/1/2014 - rossi.wine wrote: 90 Points
Nutty, yeasty, apples and lime on the nose. Fresh, fine and elegant, refreshing. Great length. Excellent NV champagne.
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4/17/2014 - Lype Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is always good and never fails.
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4/6/2014 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
Consistently a very good champagne and with a bit of star power too. We have monitored this champagne over different discorgements over a good 5 years and it remains a firm favorite along with the Bollinger Special Cuvee.
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3/18/2014 - Ericsson wrote: 91 Points
Au restaurant. Comme toujours, un de mes préférés pour l'apéritif. Vif, frais, citronné, légèrement toasté.
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2/15/2014 - Andre-Raafs wrote: 90 Points
Mooie verfijnde mousse, frisse citrus tonen met brioche en hazelnoot. In de mond kalk met duidelijke gist tonen, frisse zuren wat doet denken aan granny smit appeltjes. De combinatie met coquilles en met name oesters is een 1+1=3 ervaring, wat een sensatie!!!
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2/8/2014 - MemorialWineFan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good start to an evening. Great food, company and wines. Enjoyable.
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2/4/2014 - WindFlyer Likes this wine: 93 Points
light yellow colour in the glass with tight bubbles and an exciting nose of tangerine, lemon and hints of brioche. clean on the palate with the citrusy notes driving to the toasty, oaky tones and a clean long finish.
(with an endless parade of Robby Cheung's seafood plates)
Tung Po Kitchen's legendary North Point location
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1/23/2014 - jeremy@ wrote: 89 Points
drank at Cafe Grey@Upper House
it was rather dark in the restaurant, but it looked pretty pale to me.
There was some pears and citrus on the nose. Bubbles flowing readily.
Pears and the citrus came out nicely with a good dose of acid on the palate.
a little bit of bread/tart as well.
medium finish.
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1/5/2014 - finewinebuff57 wrote: 86 Points
From a half - bottle better than the wine. Have been disappointed before with Ruinat Blanc de Blancs before - even in a half really far too young, acidic and thin rather than elegant. There ar other much better nv blanc de blancs in my view.
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12/31/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
New Years 2013 at Kevin's (Minneapolis, MN): Overpriced would be the first thing that comes to mind on this one. Got better as it hit room temp. Citrus, floral, chalk and quite bitter. Just not as balanced as I would expect for a $65 Champagne. Had I consumed prior to this hitting room temp would have been an 88.
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12/31/2013 - AllRed wrote: 92 Points
Lot LAHJU. Pale color with notes of apple, toasted marshmallow and ripe melon. Toasty apple, cream and vanilla flavors. Fine bead and lengthy finish. Lovely. 92-93 pts.
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12/31/2013 - mouton45 wrote: 92 Points
With New Year's Eve dinner of fresh stone crabs
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12/31/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
New Years Eve Celebration Offline (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Very pale straw color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. This had a lovely yeasty nose, quite floral, citrus, fine minerality. The palate was nutty, yeast, chalky minerality, citrus in the background. I liked this well enough and had it been on its own it may have seemed better, but it seemed to be fourth in the quartet of champagnes. 89-90pts.
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12/31/2013 - thelostverse wrote: 93 Points
Opened by Allred at Anvil. Notes of pears and citrus with some spice and nuts. Very nice.
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12/27/2013 - Man in Black wrote:
Clear and bright, pale lemon-green colour with small bubbles. The nose is faulty and developing, showing medium intensity aromas of sulfur and simple green fruit such as green apple and unripe pineapple. The wine is dry with a medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, creamy mousse and medium+ intensity flavours of simple green fruit such as green apple and unripe pineapple. Medium finish. It's a good quality wine, but the sulfur notes do not disappear with time and it lacks complexity, however it has a nice overall balance and a decent fruit concentration in the mouth. Drink now, not suitable for ageing with that sulfur notes (2 bottle opened, both with the same problem).
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12/3/2013 - Javatrader wrote: 87 Points
nose of fresh baked bread, maybe a little nutty, orange zest
Very fine bubbles and feel, rich but underwhelming character/depth
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11/5/2013 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 93 Points
nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples.
medium plus acidity.
medium bodied.
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10/28/2013 - Vinotas wrote:
After several bad bottles of bubbly, I was dying for Champagne, so this was popped. Right off the bat, this smelled gorgeous, with lemony almonds, minerals, like a lovely Puligny Montrachet, ending with a hint of white mushrooms. The smell made me smile, but once on the palate the difference was amazing: the texture was nice but thin, very surprisingly light (and almost watery), with extremely coarse bubbles carrying similar flavors, ending with bright acidity and a mid-length finish.
I wonder if I've been drinking too much farmer fizz? This just seemed clunky and not very complex compared to some of the grower Champagnes I've been drinking (Bourgeois-Diaz, Jose Dhondt, Chartogne Taillet, Laval, Clouet, etc...). Granted, this is one bottle from a large house, but I used to really like this, so it makes me wonder. I might have to do a comparison tasting...
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10/20/2013 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
2013 K&L Annual Champagne Tasting (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Tasting. Lovely nose of honey, allspice, and citrus with more of the same on the palate, delicious, easy drinking, medium body and medium/long finish.
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10/19/2013 - yeti575rider wrote:
K&L LA Champagne Tasting (K&L Wines Hollywood): B+ Don't think the Blanc de Blancs are my thing. Still decent.
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9/30/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Light yellow color with abundant, tiny, speedy bubbles; appealing, almond, green apple nose; creamy textured, almond, nutshell, green apple palate; medium-plus finish 88+ points
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9/30/2013 - tarheel17 wrote:
Institute of Masters of Wine 9th Annual Champagne Tasting (San Francisco): nose: steely, but ripe
palate: mineral, chalk, more mineral....this had a long, long finish, with solid presence. Not really my style, but very well made.
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9/5/2013 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 91 Points
TN: Ruinart & Krug (POB's): A very nice showing for this wine. Very pale gold with a fair amount of smaller bubbles. The nose was great with green apples and also some tangerine qualities. On the palate, this is lean but strong with a nice streak of acidity. For some, it was their favorite as it had nice fruit, mostly apples on the palate, and was fresh and vibrant. Certainly once price is factored in this is the best value of the night.
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8/9/2013 - Thirsty1 wrote:
This was nice but I would drink Veuve or Delamott over this. Sunshine yellow but a little flabby and without definition - like a suit that hasn't been tailored well and may be a size too big. I don't think I'd buy another one of these.
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8/8/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Hart Davis Hart Summer Champagne Tasting (City Winery - Chicago IL): Tasting, brief note. Lots of citrus, lean and precise that is very elegant and well styled. Slightly simpler than the Brut Rose also tasted. Prob ~89 points today.
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8/3/2013 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Consistently a good champagne. Always enjoyable and crowd pleaser. This latest bottling we found It with a more smoky edge on the nose. No sharp edges or unbalanced acidity here. Pretty solid and reliable. 90-91
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7/19/2013 - Ericsson wrote: 90 Points
5 Champagne à l'Orangerie (Genève): Parfait pour débuter la dégustation, très fin et frais avec des notes citronnées agréables. Un peu trop de bulles à mon goût.
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6/28/2013 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Lot number was not entirely legible, but this was likely a recent release having been purchased in January. Notes of citrus, chalk and crab apple with a subtle toasty overtone. Great texture with a good bit of acidity and flavors of green apple, toast and clay. Finishes very well.
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6/13/2013 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant 't Zilte **, Antwerp, Belgium): A popular aperitif in Michelin starred restaurants and it is easy to see why. Dry, stylish, appetising and invigorating.
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6/8/2013 - Zweder wrote: 91 Points
Dream tasting (@ Merlet): Beautiful and a bit smoky bouquet. On the palate good tart citrus and minerals. An excellent focused bubble.
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6/8/2013 - jkoenen wrote: 90 Points
Dreamtasting #5 (Restaurant Merlet, Schoorl): Very pale colour. Clean, clear, fresh and bright, good focus, liked the mousse as well. Apple skin, lemon and rocks. Very nice. 17.5/20
Offered to us by our host. Thanks, Stefan!
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5/30/2013 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer **, Berlin, Germany): From magnum. Clean, refreshing, the perfect aperitif as always.
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5/12/2013 - Atwellian wrote: 90 Points
Mother's Day brunch, 2013. Almost clear, fine bubbles. Yeast, toast, and citrus nose. Very pleasant, full and toasty. Good depth with slate, green apple, and lemon underlying those primary toasty flavors. Medium finish.
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5/12/2013 - r.o.man Likes this wine: 93 Points
Beautiful, mouthfilling, crisp, elegant and full of energy. Deep and great structure. Lovely!
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5/10/2013 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Lot LAFT6BL, purchased off the wine list for $99.00. Pale color with a swift mousse and steady bead. Notes of yeast, apple and pear with smoky overtones. Nicely balanced, with flavors of citrus, almond, baked pear, marzipan and green apple with a long finish.
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4/26/2013 - Goldstone Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Shane's Last Night Dinner (Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong): Others really like this Champagne but it does nothing for me at all. I find it has a soapy palate and with a lanolin mouthfeel that lacks any cut or definition. I find it characterless: nothing really bad about it but....Just my personal taste, I guess......... chacun a son gout!
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4/19/2013 - Yme wrote:
Pale yellow, light intensity with numerous fine beads. Elegant fresh nose of brioche, hazel nuts and minerals. Fresh though a little sharp palate with citrus, chalk, stone fruits and some stony minerals. Long length. Nice but for our palate, think it could do with more bottle age.
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4/15/2013 - Bigfresser wrote:
Anniversary Gift to Raymond and Maria
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4/5/2013 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
From magnum - light lemon yellow color with abundant, speedy, tiny bubbles; savory, chalk, yeasty nose; tasty, yeasty, light footed, chalk, tart yellow apple, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish
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3/10/2013 - AV2012 wrote:
Initially somewhat sour, not as creamy as last time I tried it. Overall pleasantly delicate and mild.
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3/8/2013 - JayAAllen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Better ice cold than when it came out of the cellar. A toasty flavor along with light yeastiness and tons and tons of small bubbles made this a very pleasant Champagne, though perhaps not a great price performer.
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2/9/2013 - Weston3220 wrote: 87 Points
Champagne Tasting: Muted Nose, on the Palate has the create Intensity and also youthful
Conc: I enjoyed this even tho maybe a touch one dimensional
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2/9/2013 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant De Librije ***, Zwolle, Netherlands): Fresh, clean, precise, good intensity and depth of flavour.
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1/22/2013 - Marc wrote: 91 Points
Dinner for Rebecca and Malcolm (Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand): Always a consistently outstanding champagne. This particular bottle had been aged two years before we consumed it. Great bead, gorgeous texture. Great focus and clarity. Mineral and a hint of herbaceousness.
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1/22/2013 - Sleepy Dave wrote: 85 Points
Alcohol :: 12.5%
Blanc in color. Very fresh on the nose with just a hint of yeasty and saline note that intermixed with mineral and green apple. Fresh and friendly on the palate. Turn a bit sharp after the mi palate with lively acid grips at the medium length, yeasty finished.
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1/1/2013 - Omar Khayyam Likes this wine: 90 Points
New years eve dinner at Del Posto (Del Posto): Youthful energy and mousse, crisp, some yeasty breadnotes, clearly chardonnay citrusy (but with meyer lemon cheesecake roundness to it) and very ripe fruit material. Great balance and body for a blanc de blancs.
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1/1/2013 - mflesh wrote: 90 Points
A nice, lighter side of Champagne. If you're looking for a Champagne that is rich, intense, alcoholic, and dry dry dry, this one isn't it. This Champagne was a nice NYE toasting Champagne. Medium effervescence, lots of tangerine and lemon on the nose. On the palate was more of a tart tangerine at first but not enough to make the mouth pucker. Pear and apricot followed and finished. You could tell that it was a blanc de blancs because it wasn't harsh, wasn't sweet in the middle like a Prosecco, but instead just kind of mellowed out and finished nicely, semi-dry. This Champagne would have pleased just about anyone. Due to its lighter body I don't agree with a Drink by 2020 date, maybe 2014.
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12/31/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 85 Points
Consistent w/prev TNs. I really don't love this Champagne, my bottles are not consistent w/other people's TNs. Perhaps I got a slightly poorly stored batch?
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12/30/2012 - markbp wrote: 88 Points
Toast. Dried pears. Fairly dry and austere with a lingering acidity that is not particularly pleasant. Hollow kerosene-like finish. Is this a flawed bottle? I have to wonder based on so many other positive reviews. Wouldn't surprise me based on the provenance of the wines sold at Max's.
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12/29/2012 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Year-end "James Bond" Party (Chad's, Chuville): Ruinart is nothing if not consistent with this bottling. I have always rather liked it without quite being bowled over, and this bottle did nothing to correct that impression. It had a very sweetly expressive nose, with whiffs of sugared almonds and white fruit, a touch mushroomy earth and bright spinkles of spice, with just a slight edge of reductive rubber scents at the sides. The palate was rather less accessible than the nose though, perhaps because of the reduction on the wine. Rather tight, it showed lithe notes of white fruit coiled around a minerally core. Only with time did it unfurl a little to show a sweeter, almost strawberry-ish lilt on the midpalate and a nice spicy tang on a decent finish. Bright acidity and fine mousse added a good sense of structure to the wine. This bottle was a bit tart and tight at the moment, but it was well-made and pretty interesting. All in all, decently good as ever.
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12/24/2012 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Love this champagne. Medium-sized bubbles, very pale color, light tropical fruit bouquet. Very balanced flavors, good mix of toast, fruit, and yeast. Very little tangy/acid here, which I like. While it stands up to food well, it is also good for drinking by itself. A house classic!
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12/24/2012 - sjlemay Likes this wine: 92 Points
Subtle fruit with floral accents. Unbelievably good for the price. I would repeat this for sure.
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12/6/2012 - Seth Rosenberg wrote: 86 Points
Crush's Annual Champagne Gala 2012: Quick note (18 wines in an hour). Subdued nose with lemon, mineral and oak. Soft and generous on the palate - lemonheads candy, yeast, apple. Mousse a little soft. A touch simple. Nose - 4/6, Palate - 4.5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je Ne Sais Quoi - 0.5/2 = 13/20.
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12/6/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 91 Points
Renegade Wines Santa Barbara- Holiday Champagne Tasting: Yeast notes with hints of oak and mineral. Apple and citrus fruit on the palate with elegant & subtle depth along with a nice finish. Very nice.
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12/2/2012 - PC73 wrote: 92 Points
Golden yellow in colour. Very soft bubbles.
Lovely citrus nose. Toasty.
Very enjoyable and easy to drink.
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11/10/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private dinner (Alyn Williams at The Westbury *, London, UK): Stylish, elegant, compact, lovely depth of flavour.
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11/10/2012 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
We really like the latest bottlings of the NV. Well round with nice toasty aromatics, no sharp edges or unbalanced acidity . Granted this is not a supercomplex wine but always enjoyable and a big crowd pleaser. 90ish
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11/9/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 89 Points
Consistent with other tasting notes. Not a great Champagne, but decent nonetheless. A bit flat on the mouthfeel and finish, kind of anti-climatic overall.
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11/4/2012 - PC73 wrote: 91 Points
Lovely and soft. A great aperitif.
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10/21/2012 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
2012 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K and L Champagne Event. Lovely nose of peach pit, honey, allspice, and citrus with more of the same on the palate, delicious, easy drinking, medium/long finish.
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10/6/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points
Very crisp and dry. Great effervescence. Citrus and toast
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9/19/2012 - gilesm wrote: 90 Points
Splendid. A very subtle champagne, to be enjoyed quietly and carefully. Notes of pineapple and nectarines. Tremendously mellow.
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9/19/2012 - kstoddard wrote: 88 Points
Pale yellow hue. Tropical fruit nose. Flavors of apple and lemon with a soda minerality. Soft and simple finish.
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9/8/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 89 Points
A very nice med yellow color, with a nice stream of bubbles and a fine mousse. This is a BdB Champagne, with toast and bread dough mingling with green apple and perhaps pear, on the med intensity nose. The wine has a lush mouthfeel, as the bubbles dissipate beautifully, showing med acidity (I would prefer a touch more acid), green apple and pear flavors echo from the nose, with no real tannins to speak of. There is a very light sweetness that is apparent, leading into a med length finish that shows some chalky minerality. A very nice Champagne.
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9/1/2012 - Ramberg wrote: 87 Points
Very different from last time (about a year and a half ago) I had one of these bottles.
It took a really long time to open up in the glass, and I was worried that something was not really right with this bottle.
But it came along after approx 30 minutes.
A bit dead compared to last time I had a bottle, less acidity and the fruit was not as pronounced and clean as previous bottles?
(This is another batch, I wonder if something has changed in the way they make these bottles, or if it’s just a matter of vintage?)
Bottle variation?
Anyway, still good, but not as good as I remembered it.
Once it opened up it showed some nice creaminess and some minerallity, with good fruit and mousse.
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7/27/2012 - andyfozz45 wrote: 89 Points
Given half an hour of air this developed into a creamy yet dry bdb with a definite strong minerality. Lot of white fruit on the nose and not too aggressive on the palate. QPR could be questioned here but the quality is definitely evident.
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6/30/2012 - Yme wrote:
Light bodied, fresh and very elegant. Summer fruits, yeast and brioche. Very nice.
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6/27/2012 - sbweston wrote: 92 Points
Minerals, herbs, pears and floral. Medium-bodied with a lively acidity ... mouthwatering finish. Pairing was perfect with 3 minute quail egg, caviar, chickpea crepe, and crème fraiche.
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6/16/2012 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with our last note. Feels like they are making it less sharp/acidic these days. Still very enjoyable as always and a big crowd pleaser. 90-91
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5/25/2012 - Lulu2 wrote: 87 Points
Ahh very good as I infiltrate the locals at a wine pairing dinner!:)
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5/7/2012 - avp wrote:
Sweet chardonnay fruit notes of pineapple, banana candy and caramelized lemon. Strong presence of chalky earth notes, wet wool, shellfish and lichen.
Dry but with obvious dosage and mid-level acidity. Large moussé leaves a bitter feel on the palate. Pineapple, banana and lemon continue rather sweet through the slightly candyish palate. Mid-length.
There's nice earthiness on the nose but otherwise this feels too sweet and uncomplicated to really justify the price.
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5/5/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 89 Points
Potensac Vertical (Rob & Bev's place): This 12.5% abv BdB Champagne was enjoyed while preparing for a vertical Medoc tasting this evening. The wine is pale yellow-straw in color, with a thick mousse of tiny bubbles, which seemed to dissipate too quickly for my liking. The nose was quite aromatic, with a yeasty character, and notes of slightly oxidized apples. The wine seemed off-dry, with a medium body, a lively acid cut, showing off flavors of pear, apple, and toast points. An enjoyable Champagne, but I was expecting a bit more complexity at this price point ($30/375ml). Will enjoy these over the next few years and keep an eye on it's development.
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4/28/2012 - pizzler wrote: 93 Points
Wine Spectator's Grand Tour, Washington DC 2012 (Ronald Reagan Building): one of the surprises of the tasting, doughy nose, citrus and nougat taste, lovely balance and nice bubbles, neat bottle
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4/21/2012 - christhewino Likes this wine: 91 Points
oooh this is good. Light in colour with fine, free flowing bubbles. The nose is apples & sweet pastries, the palate is smooth sherbert sweetness and creamy finish. Lovely, really lovely.
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4/16/2012 - twavering wrote: 88 Points
Very yeasty but also very light to taste.
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4/15/2012 - Vinomark wrote: 89 Points
Very good but not exceptional, memorable or a must have wine. Well made BdB and nice but no one element stands out as unique or outstanding.
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4/9/2012 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Yeasty, tart pear, tart apple nose; tasty, yeasty, tart pear, tart apple, mineral palate; medium finish
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4/1/2012 - Fishboy wrote: 90 Points
Very enjoyable.
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3/25/2012 - stormygirl wrote: 89 Points
- Yellow color - Dry and very minerally with a bit of unexpected earthiness
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3/24/2012 - gripNsip wrote: 84 Points
Blind Champagne and sparkling wines at Matt and Ori's (The new Pink Dolphin): Round palate here, very integrated initially but completely falls apart on the finish. Some richness does come through, but the acidity is rough on the finish and the flavors are awkward. The thing about this wine is that I had a bottle two weeks ago that was the best bottle of Champagne we had at the tasting. For this blind tasting that impression was still in my mind so I went to a retailer and got this bottle. This didn't show any of the depth or elegance of the bottle I had previously. A real bummer. Tasted blind but could tell this was my bottle due to the shape of the bottle in the bag.
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3/10/2012 - jeff nowak wrote: 89 Points
from 375 ml at ocean club in scottsdale, az. $90!!! OMFG. fortunately, we had a multi hundred dollar gift card, otherwise i would never step foot in a shit hole like this. really, it completely pisses me off. service pacing pathetic, food mediocre, portions beyond common sense, noise level 100+ dbs, egregious cost. oh, yeah, the wine...see my note from a couple of years ago. not bad.
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2/29/2012 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 92 Points
nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples.
medium plus acidity.
medium bodied.
seems to get better hours after opening.
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2/18/2012 - BlancdeBlanc wrote: 92 Points
Appearance: constantly streaming fountain of lively bubbles, Aroma: yeasty, delicate Palate: pear, cream, vanilla, light and clean, reminiscent of a waterfall Paired very well with Asian food, neither overpowered the other. Blanc de Blancs.
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2/14/2012 - cookie7 wrote:
Seemed a bit light and dull. I prefer more yeast in my bubbles. A lot of acidity and citrus, just not much body.
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2/2/2012 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Latest bottling seems less acidic and sharp. Rounder wine . still very enjoyable and a true crowd pleaser
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1/1/2012 - GraemeBell wrote: 90 Points
After 5 years n the cellar it is drinking really well now. Smooth and buttery with just enough acidity if only a touch of minerality. Great as a food wine but just as good on its own.
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12/31/2011 - Fishboy wrote: 90 Points
Another great bottle
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12/31/2011 - VinVet wrote: 83 Points
perhaps a bottle that was off a bit - nose was barnyard but unpleasant as well as yeasty - in the mouth yeast flavors predominate with a tart apple citrus zest - the bubbles were prickly in the mouth - finishes moderately bready
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12/29/2011 - astroman wrote: 91 Points
Champagne Tasting (Waterford): 100% Char with 36 to 48 months on lees. I remembered drinking this at one of the Wines for Asia events and was impressed by it. Guess this time with all the major houses it did not stand out. Sulphur on the initial sniff which blows away. Sweet on the entry good mouth fill and frizz but seemly lacks finish.
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12/26/2011 - Fishboy wrote: 90 Points
Another great bottle
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12/23/2011 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Holiday Wines at Knightsbridge (Northbrook, IL): Moderate citrus aromas to start. Lemon and apple on palate with moderate intensity, acidity and minerality. Sabered by Matt, good job!
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12/22/2011 - Rupert wrote: flawed
Every bottle in this case has shown some of this rank sweaty quality, but tonight it really was just too obtrusive.
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12/11/2011 - JOsgood wrote:
Very solid. Crisp and dry with a lingering finish.
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12/8/2011 - Periko wrote: 88 Points
Pre- Xmas lunch (El Recó restaurant (Sant Climent, Barcelona)): Had during lunch, to go with a Gilthead fish. Light golden color, served too cold, a bit thin on palate, crispy, improves with temperature, orange peel, winy feeling, medium finish. Didn't convince.
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12/2/2011 - Vinomark wrote: 90 Points
Bigger yeasty BdB style that I enjoyed but got better as it opened up to the air. Impressive balance and great flavor profile but not usual Ruinart length. May well benefit from some aging, but very enjoyable at present.
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11/27/2011 - Paul S wrote: 91 Points
Dinner with the Monthly Group at Asia Grand (Asia Grand, Odeon Towers): Second outing with this unusually shaped bottle. I suspected that i tried this before somewhere, but just could not place it. On reflection though, my impressions this time round were very similar to when we had it courtesy of Grafstb on the first night of the CT Bordeaux trip. This was a very nice BdB at this level. It had a beautiful nose, lots of epressive aromas all tumbling out of the glass - yeasty, earthy low-tones, a touch of caramel, fleshy white fruit accents, hints of apple - all very white Burg-like. The palate was quite a bit tighter than the nose though, and quite a shift of gear from the very friendly, effortlessly elegant 2004 Roederer that we had just before. Te Ruinart had a far more noticeable richness and heft to it, powerful almost, with lots of depth and dry extract underlying its still primary flavours of green apples and ripe lemons lined with a minerally streak. There was a lovely balance here, so that the wine was never ungainly even with its weight. With time, it slowly opened up more, especially towards the finish, where it showed notes of cream, yeast and a bit of toast mingling with its green apple fruit - rather Meursault-like actually. It worked really well with braised lobster tail in superior stock, much better than the I think the Roederer would have. Yet in spite of all that, I could not help but feel that this is one of those NVs that would really have benefitted from a lot more bottle-age. On the day though, it was a nice food Champagne which brought back memories of our lovely trip in May.
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11/20/2011 - Dubie wrote: 88 Points
Same as previous two
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11/20/2011 - Dubie wrote: 88 Points
Same as previously
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11/20/2011 - Dubie wrote: 88 Points
Fantastic price performance. Serve fresh at aperitif. The bottle shape is beautiful
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11/16/2011 - Barry Notes wrote: 90 Points
Popped ice bucket cold. Excellent. Clean, crisp, classic juice. Nothing off. $58
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10/21/2011 - AAD wrote: 89 Points
Excellent Champagne même si les bulles ne sont pas les plus fines..
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10/9/2011 - Cubatobaco wrote: 94 Points
Nose - 13, Color - 5, Taste - 18, Finish - 8 = 94/100
Color - yellowish tint, clear
Bouquet - bread, cake batter, Carmel
Flavor - lemon grass, green apples, yeast
Feel - refreshing, clean, great acid
Impression - drink now, give it another 1-2 years, great NV
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10/9/2011 - Fishboy wrote: 90 Points
Great sparkler
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10/7/2011 - Biggsy wrote: 91 Points
Pale green with a yeasty but lemon fresh nose. Full and dense with a very fine frothy mousse. The palate is flavoured like a tarte tatin with crunchy apple and rich caramel pastry notes. Long finish with a lemon zing. Very enjoyable.
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9/26/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
2011 Institute of Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: 78 Current Releases Tasted (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; reticent, tart pear, apple nose; tasty, tart pear, tart apple palate; medium-plus finish
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9/24/2011 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant De Librije ***, Zwolle, Netherlands): Grande finesse, light and elegant, an excellent aperitif.
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9/9/2011 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Vertical of 15 vintages Latour followed by a 3* Michelin dinner and 11 magnums. (@ the Librije in Zwolle, Netherlands.): No formal notes. What was quite obvious is that this is a pleasant, easy drinking Champaign, not extremely dry, but even quite sweet. A crowd pleaser, but nothing wrong with that.
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8/1/2011 - MatthewF wrote:
From Magnum. Consistent with previous notes. In my opinion, definitely the best value in non vintage Blanc de Blancs Champange. Delicious.
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7/29/2011 - jbrater wrote: 88 Points
high quality bubbles with good action. Light bodied. Green apples forward and then butter and papaya with a soda water and tropical fruit medley after taste. I'm more of a toasty/yeasty champagne guy, so this was not in my wheelhouse, but i appreciate it's subtlety and layered nature. at $60, i wouldn't buy it again. saw it on sale for $40 and at that price, perhaps.
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7/1/2011 - WineLoversLA wrote:
delish!
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7/1/2011 - DanH wrote: 91 Points
awesome
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6/27/2011 - NOLA Bob wrote: 91 Points
Everybody loved this bottle. Served with apetizers and it was a great match. Have had this bottle for two years so it had more of a developed flavor though still plenty of the youthful fruit notes as well.
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6/25/2011 - Rossodio wrote: 92 Points
My oh my, what 2 1/2 years in the cellar has done for this wine... I bought two bottles in November 2008, drank one immediately, and saved the other for the last 30 months. The wine has developed into something more like I am used to in a good vintage Champagne, with darker and more complex toasty notes entering and even the structure of the bubbles seeming more orderly. While not quite the 1990 Dom Ruinart I had a couple years ago, this wine with its well-developed nuances from short term aging was wonderful.
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6/23/2011 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Introduction to Serious Champagne (Roberson Wine, South Ken, London): Sharp, acidic yet rich champagne. Green apple notes, very pure and focussed. very very nice and easy to approach. 90
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6/23/2011 - Yme wrote: 91 Points
Had some bottle age as bought nearly 2 years ago. Pale straw with plenty of small beads. Fresh nose with buttered popcorn, yeast, citrus fruit and some minerals. Good balance with enough acid to cut through roasted duck. Predominately bread and apple pie with lemon hints. Long length with a honey aftertaste. We enjoyed this.
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6/3/2011 - Shorepower wrote:
Ett vin som är bättre i doft än.smak tycker jag. Mycket exotiska frukter, kiwi, passionfrukt, päron samt en hel del kryddor. Smaken är lite besk och jag tycker att dosagen slår igenom lite för mycket. Fin gyllengul färg
(serverad på magnum)
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5/22/2011 - grafstrb wrote:
CT Bordeaux Trip 2011 - Day 0 (Bordeaux): Drank this from magnum. I thought this was good-not-great. There was some good underlying acidity, but it wasn’t as lively on the palate as I was hoping for. Lots of rich fruit on the palate. Not the best performance for this wine. Gut impression: 88.
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5/22/2011 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
CT Bordeaux Trip, Day 0 (Bordeaux, France): Our first drink in Bordeaux, courtesy of Brian and Ashley. This was a very decent Blanc des Blancs. Lovely refined nose, gentle minerality, yeast, white meat, white appley fruit. Very Chardonnay scents. The palate was very fresh, with lots of lemons and green apples. Nice depth, very fresh and citrusy, with a nice tension on the palate. It finished with a good persistence in its white meat and yeast notes. Not bad at all.
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5/6/2011 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Stylish and refined as ever.
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4/25/2011 - amateurwino wrote: 91 Points
Compared to the Veuve Yellow Label and Moet Imperial tasted before it, the Ruinart BdB was fresher, more floral, and slightly more herbal - this slight green edge was appealing rather than a flaw. Good acidity here helped cut through the fat of the Chelsea burger (bacon, 1000 island dressing, etc.) it was paired with. As a result, probably the most successful pairing of the Burgers & Bubbly LVMH event. 90-91
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4/15/2011 - mdobro wrote: 89 Points
very close to previous one, but my feelings has been changed - it is less delicate ,
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3/26/2011 - soyhead wrote: 86 Points
nose - honeysuckle, nuts (almong per shannon), butterscotch per doug, thouigh overall i found it to have a very fresh nose
mouth - very crisp but lacking in secondary flavors or complexity. Perhaps some nuttiness, though not the requisite amount sought. A slight overall disappointment.
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2/6/2011 - stocksandbondage wrote: 93 Points
Great wine. Surprisingly creamy and supple given that it's a BDB. All lemon custard and white peach with a hint of mineral
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1/22/2011 - thewiz Likes this wine: 85 Points
After three years of extra cellaring finally perfect maturity on the nose and much better in taste compared to earlier bottles.
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12/31/2010 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
New Year's Eve Party at the Rosas (Chez Rosa-Teixeira, Limmerston St, London): Once again dependable, and a massive crowd pleaser. Always a joy to have this champagne
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12/31/2010 - cadamson wrote: 86 Points
Good ice cold, a bit too acidic. Light, decent fruit, needs more complexity.
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11/20/2010 - MattTM wrote:
Smokey oak on the nose, with hints of citrus, apple, and toasted nuts. Silky smooth on the palette, creamy, toast, pears and nuts. Medium acidity. I really enjoyed this, and lets be honest here - the bottle is cool
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11/20/2010 - godx wrote: 88 Points
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting (Marquis Wine Cellars): Fruity nose of apples and citrus with autolytic notes as well. Similar flavours. Very dry and slightly angular on the palate. Very good.
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11/20/2010 - mdobro wrote: 90 Points
very delicate with nose of honey and figs, medium
long , very good blanc de blancs
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11/19/2010 - subtlet Likes this wine: 89 Points
November Champagne at Renaissance Wines (Renaissance Premium Wines and Cigars, Orenco Station, Oregon): The nose is pretty light here, showing some white grapefruit, apples, an orange spritz, and some fresh cut potato. On the palate, full bubbles show early and on the middle with a spritz of lemon coming in early. Full apple flavors show, but not until the finish. A bit of lemon peel shows just before the apple flavors sets in, and a bit of cream shows later. Everything is interestingly long, and the apple flavors are lovely.
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11/13/2010 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
Once again dependable, and a massive crowd pleaser. Always a joy to have this champagne
Note consistent with past one
[ Pale yellow color with a light citrus nose, smooth velvety palate and with a medium finish]
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10/24/2010 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
2010 K&L Annual Champagne Event (K&L San Francisco Store): K&L Champagne Tasting. Lovely nose of peach, allspice, and citrus with more of the same on the palate, delicious, crisp, chilled which makes it tastes fresh versus some others today, almost elegant, long crisp finish.
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10/24/2010 - Ombibulous wrote: 88 Points
A truly delicious champagne. Nice and yeasty! Excellent (88.5).
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10/23/2010 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
2010 K&L Champagne Event (K&L, Hollywood, California): Light yellow color; tart apricot, lemon nose; tart citrus, tart apple palate; medium finish 90+ pts.
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10/23/2010 - tp096255 wrote:
K&L Champagne Tent Event 2010 (Hollywood, CA): Quick Grade: B-
(Nice finish with a hint of sweet fruit)
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10/20/2010 - grafstrb wrote:
– popped and poured –
– tasted a single glass non-blind over approx. 45 minutes –
NOSE: lighter fruits than their N.V. Rose; white/yellow fruits; toast; fruitier than the 1998 Dom Ruinart BdB; reminds me a lot of a Grenache Blanc; chamomile.
BODY: medium-light bodied; very pale green-yellow color; loose bead.
TASTE: rich, yet elegant; pretty dry; slight bready-ness; not very complex, but very enjoyable.
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9/30/2010 - nuanda wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed this very much. Better than Billecarte bdb nv, much richer and more perfumed.
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9/27/2010 - BrandrB wrote: 90 Points
2010 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Superb! Light yellow color. Lemon, minerals, and toast dominate the nose. Medium-full body with apple, nuts, and doughy flavors. Very nicely balanced acidity. Solid, dry, medium-long finish. Ruinart’s entry-level Blanc de Blancs remains one of my favorite non-vintage Champagnes.
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9/27/2010 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
2010 Institute of Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: 79 Current Releases Tasted (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; tart apricot, lemon nose; zingy, tart apple palate; medium finish
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9/23/2010 - Rupert wrote: 89 Points
Now I'm ready for the wet wool quality, I can take it for its bracing freshness - very lively
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8/31/2010 - troutmonster wrote: 90 Points
2010 Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Champagne Tasting; 8/30/2010-8/31/2010 (Christie's Auction House, NYC): Toasty apple and pear jump out of the glass. Very round and creamy on the palate right away and this carries all the way through. Absolutely mouth filling length. I can see this appealing to a lot of people.
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8/30/2010 - ews3 wrote: 89 Points
IMW Annual Champagne Tasting (Christie's Auction House, NYC): some simple green apple notes that are supplemented by a nice sweet spice/clove that adds a lot to this. very nice mousse leads into a toasty, nutty finish.
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8/21/2010 - Rupert wrote: 91 Points
This is from that odd sulphury batch, but tonight the ponginess was no more than a hint, and the acrid edge was really exciting, lean and exciting
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8/19/2010 - silfra wrote: 93 Points
bulles très fines, amandes,brioche, fleurs blanches. Acidité parfaite.. Bouche ronde. Très très agréable et très bon.
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8/18/2010 - Anonymous Likes this wine: 91 Points
Solid wine. This isn't an eye-opener but it is a good wine with depth and good minerality. Apples, cream, a bit of honey with freshness, focus and structure.
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7/26/2010 - thewiz Likes this wine: 83 Points
Maturity on the nose, but a bit pale in the finish.
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7/24/2010 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: flawed
Odd meaty flavours, tired?
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7/15/2010 - KeithAkers wrote: 90 Points
LVMH at Binny's (Binny's Lincoln Park, Chicago IL): nose: crisp and fine nose of almonds, bits of toast, brioche, apples and a touch of fresh citrus tones. Excellent depth with a real pristine nature to the nose
taste: Lovely and classy feel with medium+ acidity as well as tones of almonds, pears, toast, apples, some warm dough and tones of fresh picked citrus'
overall: A delicious blanc de blancs. Well balanced with great aromatics that jump out of the glass as well as flavors that have real polish to them
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7/14/2010 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 94 Points
nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples.
medium plus acidity.
medium bodied.
seems to get better hours after opening.
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6/27/2010 - MatthewF wrote:
Dinner at Home with Friends (My House, Chicago IL): Consistent with previous bottles. Lemon, apple, mineral and great acidity. Always a great Champagne and has yet to disappoint.
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6/22/2010 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Birthday Dinner (Inovasi - Lake Bluff IL): Fresh citrus on the nose. Flavors of lemon and lemon peel with great acidity, minerality and persistence. Clean and precise.
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6/22/2010 - MatthewF wrote:
Celebration Dinner (Inovasi, Lake Bluff, IL): Great as always. Vibrant citrus nose, creamy lemon palate with great acidity. Beautiful Champagne.
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4/25/2010 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
Not so cheesy this time, very fine bubbles, indeed a lovely texture, detailed and fine
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3/31/2010 - darren81 wrote:
7.5/10 - Tour guide described it as the most "ethereal" of the wines by Ruinart. Whilst I wouldn't use that term myself, I could see where she was coming from. Bright, but delicate citrus and green apple flavours. Some minerality too. Not too much cream and with very very fine bubbles. Enjoyable.
Tasted at winery after the tour in Reims
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1/5/2010 - Rupert wrote:
Like all the previous bottles, this has a strange sweaty sulphur pong, and yet it manages to be bracingly fresh, and there's a deep toastiness down there. On balance I like it.
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12/31/2009 - madeiradog wrote: 92 Points
Another great showing from this wine. Not overly complex and not yeasty, this is a fun wine that paired very well with lobster.
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12/31/2009 - MatthewF wrote:
New Year's Eve 2009 (Chicago IL): 2 bottles opened with consistent notes. Crisp green apple and lemon on the nose and palate. A firm and focused, yet still round, giving palate with great acidity and a good finish. Very nice.
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12/31/2009 - psmith wrote:
New Years 2009 (Chicago, IL): Bold but firm, focused flavors. Crisp apple notes. Very young. Enjoyable.
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12/29/2009 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points
Binny's Champagne Night (Binny's Highland Park, highland park IL): nose: tart and crisp nose of almonds, green apples, nuts, bits of yeast, some pears and peach blossoms. Real good depth and focus on the nose that has a youthful kick to it
taste: real great medium feel with medium+ acidity and fresh tones of almonds, green apples, white fruits, peach blossoms and some mineral tones
overall: lot no: 313-001. A real quality ruinart. Crisp and lively, this has a lot to give and needs a bit of time to fully come together. This disgorgement is extremely good
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12/26/2009 - kevin h wrote: 88 Points
Probably drunk too young - rather neutral nose, good mousse, blanaced and elegant wine but the flavours is a bit muted at present. Give it a couple of years after purchase before drinking.
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12/25/2009 - noppakit s. wrote: 91 Points
I, myself, don't like Ruinart, too light too easy. Hints a nose of flower from Viognier. Just nice...better when drinkin' in bed.
( Champagne in bed should be light, smooth and easy to get along with your mood, right ? )
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12/24/2009 - madeiradog wrote: 92 Points
I really like a good Blanc de Blanc champagne and this one is a "qpr" favorite. Sweeter (but not a sweet wine) than most to my perception, it has very good acidity to give it great balance.
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12/23/2009 - spacewrangler wrote: 90 Points
Beautiful wine, toasty bread and creamy fruit.
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12/19/2009 - gripNsip wrote: 88 Points
Last sparkler in our line-up for the night, I think this was a bit to delicate and was harder to understand than the wines previous. No matter, you could feel the pedigree of the wine through the velvety body and soft bubbles. Once I let this warm up it started to show off a bit more in the mouth. Unfortunately tonight it just wasn't in a place where I could truly understand it, I feel like it had more to say.
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12/15/2009 - Vino Me wrote: 91 Points
TN's: Binny's Champagne Tasting (22 notes) (Glen Ellyn, Illinois): Retailer tasting. Far superior than the last time I had this in 2006. Crystal clear pale straw color. A little herbal/floral aroma on the nose. Solid bead with a nutty character. 91 points.
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12/5/2009 - jeff nowak wrote: 89 Points
sweet vanilla nose.melon-pear finish. decent.
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12/5/2009 - kstoddard wrote: 91 Points
Bubbly Blow-Out (Sportsman's): Nice French oak nose. Apple, pear and melon. Deep minerality. Good balance and acidity. Very dry finish.
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12/4/2009 - Papies wrote: 92 Points
Pale yellow color with a light citrus nose, smooth velvety palate and with a medium finish. Such a great crowd pleaser
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12/3/2009 - beezer6 wrote: 91 Points
Binny's Champagne Gala Tasting (Binny's on Clark - Chicago, IL): Light yellow apple and peach aromas.
Nice palate with laser like acidity.
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12/3/2009 - amateurwino wrote: 89 Points
Pretty, lightish, balanced nose with a bit of earth and kitty litter wafting out as well. Light, tart palate
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12/2/2009 - Rupert wrote: flawed
Very marked by pongy wet wool sulphur. Underneath a fresh, vibrant wine.
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11/21/2009 - Kevin_C wrote: 91 Points
Champagne Tasting (Wide World of Wines - Washington, DC): Complex bouquet and finish with nutty mineral and citrus on finish. 91
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11/21/2009 - MatthewF wrote:
Lemon and mineral driven aromatics with a very creamy lemon custard palate. Fine bubbles. Wonderful balance. Absolutely delicious.
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11/8/2009 - geoffucla wrote: 91 Points
Surprising for a blanc des blancs to have the acidity and purity this wine has. I would have expected more of a mouth-filling texture and more toasty brioche, but this was more along the lines of green fruits. Personally, I would prefer the regular cuvée over this one. I wonder though. Maybe with 5 years under its belt, this could really be something special.
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10/26/2009 - avp wrote:
On the nose there's ripe golden apple, chalkiness, yellow spices and merengue.
Light and fruity with balanced acidity and a nice creamy moussé. Cinnamon, bisquits, saffron, lemon peel and some elegant brown sugar notes. Mouth-covering creaminess with good length.
This bottle had been stored for a couple of years: very ripe and round but perhaps a tad hollow on the midpalate.
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10/25/2009 - Meerlust wrote: 87 Points
This is a good wine but lacks some mid-palate depth. The nose is yeasty and doughy with some apple. This light-bodied wine is delicate with spring water and dilute apple. Overall, this is an easy going wine that does not necessarily distinguish itself from others.
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10/18/2009 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points
K&L Champagne Tent Event (53 current releases tasted) (K&L Wines, Redwood City, California): Pale yellow color with a green tinge; citrus, lemon nose; tangy, tart apple, lime palate; medium finish
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10/13/2009 - biggie wrote: 91 Points
Clear very pale straw core with fine bubbles in a steady stream - good mousse. On the nose there's a bit of stinky cheese that quickly blows off, then a beautiful citrus note with bread dough and a bit of matchstick - layers and layers of aromas. Dry on the palate with excellent (mod+) acidity and briney, citrus, minerals flavours. Very well balanced and the flavours carry through into the long clean crisp and elegant finish. Good weight on the palate with a mod+ lengthy finish. Very well done!!
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10/12/2009 - weiny wrote: 92 Points
Geburtstagschampus. Sehr schöne Perlage
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10/11/2009 - rsepulve wrote: 92 Points
Consistent with previous note
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10/10/2009 - Goldstone wrote: 79 Points
Ch. Montelena 1978,1985 & 1994 (Chez Patrick, Peel Street, Hong Kong): I have drank this several times but I just don't "get it" why others really like this. For me, it is very insipid and not really worth drinking. Nothing wrong with it but it is just so bland and characterless.
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9/28/2009 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Institute of Masters of Wine Annual Champagne Tasting (Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, California): Light yellow color; light lemon nose; lemon, cream palate with good acidity; medium finish
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9/26/2009 - Rupert wrote: 90 Points
That leesy nose again, but on the palate, a real blast of fresh fruit, some oyster shell, and a fantastic mineral depth that went down and down
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9/19/2009 - Rupert wrote:
Only had a small glass of this. A bit leesy, but lots of fresh melony fruit too, and it was rather moreish.
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9/16/2009 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 78 Points
R&R Marketing 2009 Gala (Atlantic City, NJ): Raw dough on the nose. decent. Palate: light and good acidity.
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9/10/2009 - weiny wrote:
Der Ruinart Blanc de Blancs besticht durch seine goldgelbe Farbe und schillernden Glanz. Im ersten Eindruck sehr duftintensiv mit Noten frischer Zitrusfrüchte. Auf den zweiten Blick blumige Aromen, die an Nektarine, Aprikose und Mirabelle erinnern. Im Geschmack weich, harmonisch sehr rund und weinig.
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9/9/2009 - RiedelBeagle wrote:
Not a tasting note -- just posting to note that I've just had two bottles from two different sources, with a UPC that is different from the one above. Mine were 088076167223. Either the one above is in error, or, more likely, different releases of this wine have different UPC's.
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8/30/2009 - rc@ughey wrote: 89 Points
Almost clear in the glass. Nose of lemon zest opens up to a creamy, lemony, medium-bodied palate of fruit. Well balanced. Medium finish.
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7/23/2009 - thewiz Likes this wine: 82 Points
Some maturity, but still very simple on the palate.
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7/14/2009 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 87 Points
Ruinart Champagne with Frédéric Panaїotis (Chelsea Wine Vault): Made from three vintages of all premier cru vineyards in the Cote de Blancs and Montagne de Reims, according to the spec sheet. Opens with a sweet, creamy aroma and is thick, almost gelatinous, on the palate despite its prickle, a fizzy lemon cream filling. On the finish it turns more serious with a backdraft of metal shavings, but, as Frédéric explains, this Champagne is intended to be all about the fruit. They don't use older reserve wines and don't recommend holding a bottle beyond a year or two because it's not meant to develop past its fruity stage. He says chardonnay in Champagne usually tastes austere and lean but that he aims for a different style here -- "friendly aromas, tropical fruit that is quite specific to our style." Hey, I like my Champagne austere and lean! But this is pretty tasty too -- almost reminiscent of a junior version of a Vilmart Cuvee Creation in its fruit profile though obviously much simpler in personality. 9 grams per liter dosage.
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7/11/2009 - peternelson wrote: 93 Points
Hiro’s: Light brilliant yellow; Stunning elegant nose of white flowers, angel food cake, white pit fruit; elegant but concentrated mouth, expansive in the mouth, but delicate at the same time, with a long finish. This blew me away tonight. Why the change? Is my taste changing?!!
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6/13/2009 - Michael Mortensen wrote:
Martins flaske. Drukket hos Martin. En NV med et par år på bagen under tvivlsomme forhold, og som derfor frygtedes død. Dyb gylden farve. Vanvittigt meget smør i næsen. Derudover vanille, blomster, kaffe og kadiseret citron. Dejlig vin, men en lidt høj dosage gør den en smule ufokuseret.
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5/16/2009 - Eating is Cheating wrote:
Berrys Champagne School (BBR): BBR Champagne tasting. €75 per bottle. I understand that this house is fairly unknown here, but is very popular in France. Very similar lemon-gold appearance to the others. Mousse is very fine and lively with persistent small bubbles, although it doesn't actually taste as "fizzy" as its predecessors. This nose is different from the others, with distinctive Chardonnay aromas of honey and nuts, and light (not overpowering) traces of tropical fruits like pineapple and grapefruit. The palate is medium-light (lighter than the others due to 100% Chardonnay), but any lack of body is masked by the delicious mousse. No hugely strong flavours on the palate, but more grapefruitty aspects, plus some refreshing apple. Medium-good finish. Good.
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5/7/2009 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
2009 LVMH Tasting at Elway's Cherry Creek (Denver, CO): Apples, pine nuts, cashews and lightly buttered toast lead into a creamy, well balanced wine of great purity and focus. For an N.V. wine, this was terrific and showed a lot more balance than the Dom. A broad mid-palate and a creamy, leesy finish that lingers for quite some time. Terrific value
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4/25/2009 - Stephori wrote: 92 Points
As fine as usual. Need to buy more.
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4/20/2009 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 94 Points
nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples.
medium plus acidity.
medium bodied.
seems to get better hours after opening.
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4/17/2009 - BrandrB wrote: 90 Points
BrandrB's First Visit To Champagne; 4/16/2009-4/17/2009 (Champagne, France): Excellent, as usual. Pale yellow color. Apple, mineral, and toasty notes on the nose. Apple and toasted nut palate. Long, dry finish. Excellent balance. Good value, one of the best non-vintages available at this price-point. Simply a beautiful, rich, and elegant Champagne. Consistent with my previous note. Tasted at the cellar.
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3/18/2009 - goofy Yno wrote: 89 Points
a touch of barnyard, earth, nuts, deep noted mouth .
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3/18/2009 - jeff nowak wrote: 90 Points
interersting to try this wine, and i rather enjoyed it. not a blockbuster ala salon, yet nice control on the mousse, and a satisfying finish.
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3/18/2009 - jivey wrote: 86 Points
Possibly some VA on the nose with yeasty/lemon quality and an almost sugar cookie finish?
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3/18/2009 - kstoddard wrote: 90 Points
Italian Offline with Loren Sonkin (Backstreet Wine Salon, Phoenix): Pale yellow color. Nose of tropical fruit and caramel with a smoky oak component. Apples, hazelnut and pear fruit profile. Strong minerality. Nice depth and length on the finish. Solid non-vintage Champagne.
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3/7/2009 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 89 Points
not too much going on here. fruit falls a bit flat, also lacks acidity.
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1/27/2009 - fergus12 wrote: 92 Points
Loveley biscuit and brioche nose. Brilliant balance to acidity. A true treat.
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1/12/2009 - lhickey wrote: 89 Points
Drinking well. Better than I remember.
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1/9/2009 - yogester wrote: 89 Points
gold/green in color. lovely biscuit, briochy richness. creamy yet laser acid balances well. fine mousse. nice green fruitiness.
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1/2/2009 - KinkyJohn wrote: 82 Points
Always been a fan of dom Ruinart and R de Ruinart, but this particular wine leaves me cold. Not what I expect from a blanc de blancs, with a meaty candied nose giving way to an even meatier smoky aftertaste with very little subtlety except for some slight lingering honey and fruit overtones. Not a bad wine, but not up to my expecations for the house.
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12/31/2008 - Squirreljam wrote:
Impression only from NYE but this was interestingly rich. Immediate sensation on the nose and palate was earthy with a hint of sweetness. For champagne, rich creamy mouthfeel with a perception of lower acid - not sure if it actually is lower, just feels like it in comparison to some grower champagnes that night.
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12/19/2008 - rsepulve wrote: 92 Points
Must be the best tasting Champagne I've had at this price level. Nose conveys lemon, green apple, yeast, nuts and a touch of smoky oak. Distinct impression of sweetness on the nose but it's dry on the palate. Rich and creamy texture with a fine mousse. Great stuff!
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12/8/2008 - spaniel wrote: 92 Points
Rich and creamy, yet still somehow quite dry. Fruity finish. Nice booze.
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11/26/2008 - mmh wrote: 89 Points
Very interesting BdB. Unusual and slightly funky toast on the nose. Takes a bit of getting used to. Rich and complex on the palate. Long and nice aftertaste.
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11/25/2008 - clayfu wrote: 88 Points
Very sharp and crisp wine. A nose of lemon grass, years and apple. A bit dry for my liking with crisp notes of honey and "dry" farm hay.
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11/22/2008 - spo wrote:
Lemon, lime and mineral and maybe a little toasty. Seemed a little sharp for me. I thought it was austere, which is ok, but I would have liked a little more complexity and a rounder softer wine.
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11/16/2008 - BrandrB wrote: 91 Points
Fantastic! From the oldest sparkling Champagne house; shows real elegance. Pale yellow. Decent light mousse. Aromas of apples, minerals, and yeast. Apple and toasted nut flavors on the palate. Beautiful long, dry finish. Great length. Nicely balanced acidity throughout. Medium bodied. The price is on the high side (~$65), but given the quality I’d say it’s warranted. Best described by one word: elegant. One of the top NVs I’ve tasted.
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11/12/2008 - Rossodio wrote: 91 Points
W.I.N.O. Holiday Wine Tasting (Wine Institute New Orleans): For a NV BdB, this is awesome. Too bad it (like so many other Champagnes) is grossly overpriced.
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11/5/2008 - SDWineLovers wrote: 95 Points
This was the best champagne we ever tasted. Specifically bought and opened it for our 3 year anniversary. Lightly carbonated and creamy, all the flavors were very subtle, ending with a toasty caramel finish. An absolute must have. SDWC
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10/31/2008 - Stephori wrote: 92 Points
One of my favourite N.V
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10/23/2008 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
K&L: Light toast, clean; rich, but elegant mthfeel; lite honey in mid-p; foamy, gd a’s, long minerally fin w/slight bitter fin cold; gd classic, not soft and buttery, but classic--grt high end aperitif. At small Krug tasting.
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10/20/2008 - madeiradog wrote: 94 Points
Black Salt Dinner (Black Salt restaurant - Washington DC): Headier and sweeter than the Pol Roger Rose, this champers had a lovely and lasting finish that can be summed up in one word: yummmmy! Palate coating fruit with a touch of hazelnut and lemon oil and uplifting acidity.
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10/18/2008 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
K&L: No much there; grt structure, but low nose, very light style, very elegant though.
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10/18/2008 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 83 Points
K&L Champagne Tasting (Los Angeles, CA): Light yellow color; apple and mineral nose; apple, processed, sweet peach palate; short-medium finish
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9/23/2008 - Stephori wrote: 92 Points
As fine a usual, bubbles are very fine good length in mouth, good pairing with ham feuilletés and an home made apple/bananas crumble
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8/24/2008 - Alex H wrote: 86 Points
Lianhe Zaobao Wine Review Challenge 2008 (Conrad Hotel): Intense nose of honey dew, melons and a drop of margarine. Great length and grip. Rich yet focused with balance. This should be a vintage champagne and my favourite of the NVs being served.
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8/18/2008 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Niche Restaurant Staff Tasting (Niche Restaurant, Geneva, Illinois): Pale color with a very fine mousse. Notes of citrus, biscuit, toast, and Granny Smith apple. Focused, with subtle toast nuances adding depth to the fruit.
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7/28/2008 - thewiz Likes this wine: 82 Points
Mature on the nose, but a bit simple on the palate.
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7/27/2008 - SimonG wrote:
Pale. Quite a sharp, frsh nose. Prickly, fresh, quite clean. Decent enough aperitif. Not really noted further. **
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4/12/2008 - vinole wrote: 88 Points
Crown Spring Upscale Tasting (Boca Raton, FL): Stinky, almost pungent, nose. Better on the palate, with light body, some earthiness with less acidity.
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4/5/2008 - Cynthia wrote: 85 Points
Very pale yellow with large sized bubbles. Aromas of green apple, stone, yeast, and lemon peel. Crisp and light with a med finish.
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4/5/2008 - gregc wrote: 89 Points
Pale golden. Musky, green apple, cotton candy, caramel aromas. Musk dominates palate, with some slight harshness/astringency on finish. Quite a big style of bubbly. cork suggests that it had been bottled quite some time ago, and limited knowledge of history (gift) supports that theory. I did expect a bit more freshness.
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4/5/2008 - GreatLibations wrote: 89 Points
Bright pale yellow w/ a weak mousse. Beachball sized bubbles and aromas of fresh lemon peel and earthy almonds. Flowery citrus, stonefruit, greenapple. Pretty and soft. Dry finish w/ defined peachpit bittering.
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2/28/2008 - Goldstone wrote: 88 Points
Dinner at Chez Patrick Sun Street, Hong Kong: Very pale colour. Restrained mousse with light bubbles. Very nice straw on the nose but unimpressive on the palate until it warmed up....was then a nicely seductive, soft and rounded Champagne with a definite feminine style. Don't drink it too cold.
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2/18/2008 - jjclips2 wrote: flawed
Chard Showdown Plus some Aussie Reds (Turnagain Vines): The nose and palate were bombarded by sulfur. Will retry.
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1/29/2008 - Biglama wrote: 92 Points
licht geel met stevige bruis, smaak is erg vrouwelijk met mooie zuren en veel elegantie
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1/27/2008 - Stephan O wrote: 93 Points
2018: Consistent with the last time I had it -- full, fluffy, concentrated, and persistent. This time around, lemon zest and biscuits are dominant, and there's a little more minerality right down the middle. Really reliable stuff, in my book.
2008: Pale, hardly even hay-colored. Light as a feather, sleek, delicate, feminine, and almost fluffy. But for all of that, it still doesn't lack in concentration. The nose shows strong, persistent notes of ginger, honey, and white bread, and the palate brings some toasted oats, red apple, and pear. Finish has staying power. Beautifully done for an NV, even at this slightly elevated price.
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12/20/2007 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 94 Points
nose; brioche, white flowers, lead pencil, pine nuts, and lemon zest.
palate; pears, minerals, cream, biscuits, and green apples.
medium plus acidity.
medium bodied.
seems to get better hours after opening.
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11/4/2007 - Vinho wrote: 91 Points
NM. Perlage finíssima, delicada, grande frescor, com notas cítricas e minerais. Equilibrado e elegante, tem ótima fruta e equilíbrio. É seco, mas não muito. Final longo, muito agradável. 91-92pts. E/E.
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10/18/2007 - CamWheeler wrote: 90 Points
CIVC Champagne Tasting (Sydney, Australia): Vanilla, brioche, cream and peaches. Palate is restrained and elegant. Well balanced. I enjoyed this a fair bit more than the last time I tried it earlier this year.
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9/29/2007 - ccn wrote:
Very dry, slightly bready, very clean flavour. Lovely, delicate aroma. Quite acid which was difficult on stomache after a while. Overall a very pretty wine.
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9/24/2007 - ews3 wrote: 84 Points
MW Champagne Tasting (Cornell Club, NYC): simple green apple flavors. a little heat on the finish.
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9/9/2007 - Cavalry19D wrote:
Vigorous coiling bubbles muster a delicate foamed mousse atop a brilliant pale gold hue of sparkling chardonnay. The aromatics summon images of limestone, bright peach, lemon peel, melted cheeses smeared over toasted bread, and a hint of muted sulfer. Racing acidity streaks against the edges of the palate carrying flavors of radiant citrus, green apple skins, white flower petal layered over white mushroom. Ruinart finishes off dry with focused minerality and faint honeysuckle.
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6/8/2007 - VINsurVIN wrote: 91 Points
Pour un champagne non millésimé il est magnifique. Nez sur des notes de fruits. La finesse des bulles est surprenante. Sec et très digeste, il est facile à boire et présente une belle finesse.
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5/19/2007 - CamWheeler wrote: 87 Points
Very aggressive, swirling bead. Nose is strongly peachy with some pear and melted cheese on toast. A creaminess to the initial mouth-feel, but finishes slightly tart and sour. The strong acid cleanses your palate, but can be a little bit difficult to drink after the first glass.
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4/28/2007 - wineismylife wrote: 89 Points
Cellar Diminishment & Pizza Party (Winetex' home in Austin, TX): WIML89,NOWA,~WS90
Tasted April 28, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately. Straw color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose of apples, pears and a bit of citrus fruits. Flavors of apples, pears, a little citrus fruits and maybe a dash of marchiano cherries. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Slightly better than my last bottle so I’m upping my rating a point. Drink now.
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3/22/2007 - Jester wrote: 88 Points
Once Upon a Vine XIII - New Orleans, LA by Martin Wine Cellar (Pavillion of Two Sisters): I wasn't sure what to think about this Champagne. At first, I found it to be mouth-puckeringly tart with a crunchy mousse.........almost like an unsweetened lemon seltzer or tonic with lime. Can champagne be closed-down or in a dumb phase like big reds??? It didn't seem to be my style, but as it warmed in the glass, the mousse settled down some and the nose opened up some with flowers, smoke, ginger, and a hint of yuzu. The finish is a little bit bitter for my preference, but that may improve over time as the acidity mellows and the flavors morph. Maybe worth a try in a few years.
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3/18/2007 - Winetex wrote: 91 Points
Quick notes - Minerally, crisp and really matched well with sushi. Group consensus was that this wine showed extremely well.
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1/7/2007 - wineismylife wrote: 88 Points
No formal notes. Straw color to light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with a light mousse. Nose up front was a bit funky light some mushroom notes but that flew off with time. Notes of apples, pears, etc... Same thing on the palate. Quite enjoyable but just one step behind the Rose. Drink over the short term.
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12/30/2006 - Vino Me wrote: 87 Points
Not my favorite style but this was nice. Pale straw color. Very clean. Aromas of fresh bread on the nose. Notes of apple on the palate. Somewhat sweet which took me by surprise as this is a Brut. 87 points.
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12/24/2006 - mouton45 wrote: 91 Points
Nice apertif wine with Christmas Eve dinner. Also went well with the stone crabs. Yeasty, mineraly nose. Zesty citrus flavors. Good length. Very good for a non-vintage. Worth the price.
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12/10/2006 - LuxF wrote: 89 Points
Nice, crisp and light. Maybe a little too light for my taste. Should work well as an aperitif.
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12/1/2006 - danibus wrote: 91 Points
Full, crispy and concentrated chard, with an intense, high-end finish, though remains light and balanced throughout. Nice.
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11/8/2006 - Biglama wrote: 90 Points
Gele kleur, kleine mousse. Gisttonen met biscuit brioche. Smaak is mooi fruitig met rijkdom
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9/6/2006 - psmith wrote:
Crisp, well focused, and clean young Chardonnay flavors with great balance. Really good NV wine.
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8/13/2006 - sbakke wrote: 92 Points
best NV I've had...
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1/20/2006 - SimonG wrote:
An excellent aperitif. Light, refreshing without being too gassy, delicate on the palate, slight dosage, and a very positive and somehow lifting finish. My first experience of Ruinart’s B de B and one of the best aperitif champagnes I can remember. Aperitif at Pied a Terre, London
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1/16/2006 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 90 Points
A remarkably rich, toasty nose. Surprisingly full on the palate, yet very delicate and elegant. Confirms my faith in the general reliability of Ruinart and the odd éclat of brilliance. My companion wanted to know where to buy this. Very Good Indeed.
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12/31/2005 - Papies wrote: 91 Points
From half bottle. Very consistent to past tastings and a very dependable all rounder. 90-91 once again
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12/6/2002 - R2-D2 wrote: 90 Points
Nutty, with citrus and honey notes.
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12/6/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 96 Points
Blind Tasting of 7 Champagnes.
Profuse, volatile bubbles, almost perfect nose, fragrant and toasty nose, toasty in the mouth, near perfect in the mouth, perfect finish and perfect aftertaste.
My #1 and Group #1.
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