There are few 2003 vintages-wines—the year was so hot and the wines can lack acidity. But while this wine is certainly full-bodied, it has an impressive tannic structure with tight acidity giving a lift to the pear juice weight.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
A Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is already showing some maturity, with flavors of black truffles and mushrooms to go with the richness. There is a yeasty character that blends well with the almonds and currants. The finish is ripe and full.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
Here is a wonderfully ripe, round, fruit-laden and full-bodied Champagne, with a richness unusual for a 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs. It’s so brimming with delicious fruit one is tempted to call it almost fleshy. Seductive and sensuous, with a lip-licking, lingering finish.
— P.G.
(12/1/2000)
The wine is rich, complex, softly creamy, but at the same time dry. It has a wine-like weight, a full mouthfeel of puréed apples and white currants, finishing though with mineral acidity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
Very pure in the mouth, this food-friendly rosé is rich, on the dry side, with flavors of crushed strawberries and lemon juice, tightened by a red apple skin texture. The wine is fresh, but has an attractive edge of developing maturity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
Opens with a complex and elegant nose, offering aromas of lemon, orange, crackers and vanilla. This Champagne has great balance, a light, lively, zingy feel, and fuller, more mature biscuit and vanilla notes. Zesty is a good word here, and a slight chalky element adds further interest on the lengthy finish.
— W.E.
(12/1/2000)
If you want to taste ripe Pinot Noir in Champagne, this grand cru blend (with 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir) from Soutiran is where to come. The wine has weight, delicious white fruits and kiwi, and a textured mouthfeel. It is concentrated, certainly in a food wine style.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
Toasty and yeasty, this medium-full rosé opens with berry, rose and earth notes, and has full cherry-berry flavors with herb accents on the palate. Displays a good bead, and closes dry and long with berry flavors and appealing tarragon and ripe tomato notes.
— W.E.
(12/15/2000)