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ACCOLADE RESULTS
98 points
2019 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili
James Suckling, James Suckling, April 2022
“Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines, freshly cut ripe strawberries, cherries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with sleek and dense tannins that run the length of the wine and then fan out into a dense, vivid finish of fruit. It’s chewy and seriously structured with finesse and energy. Silky texture.”
92 Points
2018 Animo Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, February 2022
“A rich, plush style, with a wave of cassis, plum reduction, melted black licorice and smoldering tobacco notes that move in unison from start to finish, ending with a late tug of singed cedar. Drink now through 2032.”
92 points
2019 Oberon Merlot, Napa Valley
Meredith May, Tasting Panel, February 2022
“PUBLISHER'S PICKS SECTION. Intense pomegranate and cherry pipe tobacco is compelling on nose and palate. Easy drinking with smooth tannins. Tart strawberry and red plum lend more fruit-filled notes followed by heather and white pepper.”
91 points
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs
Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck, November 2022
“The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs is refreshing with pure green apple, candied lime, and white flowers. It has a delicate mousse, with fresh lemon, ripe pear, and wet stone. Classic and refreshing, with a chalky feel on the finish, it is straightforward and elegant in its style. Drink 2022-2030.”
92 points
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, December 2022
“Delivers toasty hints of brioche and grilled nuts on the nose, which are rich accents to poached pear, dried white cherry, preserved lemon and candied ginger flavors that are finely meshed and carried on the satiny mousse. Disgorged 2022. Drink now. 235 cases imported.”
95 points
2006 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“Rippling with ripe stone-fruit and citrus aromas, plus notes of buttered toast and chalk, this is both powerful and mouthwatering, with enough structure to carry its imposing stature. The lemony finish is at once creamy and saline. A Blanc de Blancs from 5 top Crus in the Côte des Blancs. Drink now.”
94 points
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“Remarkable depth of mature aromas - tons of candied lemon peel, dried pear and brioche - plus wonderful textural richness on the palate make this stand out amongst the regular Brut NVs. Then comes the intense and very long, mineral finish to crown this prince of the category. Based on 2016 base wines, but with 52% reserve wines, almost a third of which were 10 to 20 years of age. Drink or hold.”
94 points
2005 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“Striking nose of candied orange, dipped in bitter chocolate and tobacco leaf. Powerful and mouth-filling, with impressive textural richness. Now at its best, the dry finish fully mature, but complex and spicy. The color comes from about 7% pinot noir red wine, partly from the little known Les Riceys in the far south of Champagne. Drink now.”
98 points
2008 Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésimé
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“An amazing 2008 rosé Champagne that has all the structure and aromatic complexity - sushi ginger, oolong tea and caramelized mandarin orange - we associate with this vintage, but also has more charm than most. On the palate, this has stunning concentration, yet is diamond bright. The interplay of creaminess, fine tannins and mineral acidity builds and builds at the breathtaking finish. The color comes from about 7% pinot noir red wine, partly from the little-known Les Riceys in the far south of Champagne. Drink or hold.”
92 points
Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“A slew of red-berry, candied-orange and leaf-tea aromas welcomes you to this well-structured rosé Champagne. Bright acidity that’s quite pronounced at the slightly vegetal finish, but this also provides some tension. Based on 2014 base wines with 25% reserve wines, mostly of 3-8 years of age, the color coming from 5% pinot noir red wine from Les Riceys. Disgorged in 2021. Drink or hold.”
95 points
2012 Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2021
“Very lemony (blossoms, zest and candied peel), with some red-berry and fresh tobacco-leaf notes. Impressive richness and concentration, the creaminess from lees beautifully matched by the fine mousse and mineral freshness. The latter also powers the structured and saline finish that makes a serious statement. A blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, disgorged in 2020. Drink or hold.”
94 points
2008 Rare Millésimé Rosé
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2019
“This intense wine is chock full of red-fruit flavors and beautiful acidity. Still young it has structure as well as swathes of fruit. The concentration of flavors and ability to age further make it a great wine. Drink it ideally from 2022.”
97 points
2008 Rare Millésimé Rosé
Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, December 2019
“A vibrant Champagne, ballet-slipper pink in color, featuring intense flavors of nectarine, ripe raspberry, grilled nut, espresso and graphite, with a touch of dried sage, all riding the finely detailed mousse. Like a ballerina, this offers power in a graceful form. A beautiful skein of spice unravels on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2033. 2,000 cases made, 200 cases imported.”
98+ points
2008 Rare Millésimé Rosé
Jeb Dunnuck, November 2019
“The 2008 Champagne Rare Rosé is straight-up sensational. Only the second time they’ve produced this cuvée, it offers a deep, full-bodied, powerful yet chiseled and laser-focused style carrying loads of wild strawberry fruit as well as notes of orange blossom, spice, and crushed rocks. Backward, austere, yet simply loaded with potential, it needs a solid 4-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly for two decades or more.”
95+ points
2008 Rare Millésimé Rosé
William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2019
“The 2008 Brut Rosé Cuvée Rare is the second rendition of this cuvée ever produced, and the wine is showing very well, unwinding in the glass with a youthfully shy nose featuring white cherries, blood orange, Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and dried white flowers that offers the promise of considerable complexity to come. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, racy and tight-knit, with good concentration, beautifully integrated acids and a fine mousse, concluding with a long, saline and delicately phenolic finish. This is really quite reserved after its recent disgorgement but should develop beautifully with a few years on cork.”