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ACCOLADE RESULTS
95 points
2019 M. Chapoutier Quatuor
James Suckling, James Suckling, February 2022
“Complex nose of smoked bacon, leather, bitter chocolate and pepper, the fruit growing with aeration. Much more blackberry character on the palate than in the nose, and this enables it to easily carry the rather firm structure, the mineral acidity lifting the long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Good aging potential. Drink or hold.”
92 points
2020 M. Chapoutier Les Granilites Blanc
James Suckling, James Suckling, February 2022
“Quite fragrant nose for a white Rhone, with a range of citrus aromas, plus positive touches of smoke and flint. Medium-bodied with nice tension on the mid-palate between retrained richness and mineral acidity. Silky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”
90 points
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel
Christy Canterbury, January 2024
“Deep yellow in color, this smells of Wasa flatbreads, roasted apples, nougat, bone broth and warm crème fraiche. The body is rather full-ish—for Champagne—with a pleasantly dry crunch and raspy finish. Such a classic!”
90 points
Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut
Christy Canterbury, New Wine Review, January 2024
“Smelling of white chocolate, apricots and tree blooms, this is very pretty and fresh. Some hints of pastry crust pop up on the nose as the wine sits in the glass. This is juicy on the palate with oodles of orchard fruits and spring flowers. The finish has notable sweetness and fruitiness. Modest in layers of flavors, this is easy-going.”
97+ points
2006 Rare Millésime Brut
Jeb Dunnuck, November 2019
“The flagship release is the 2006 Champagne Rare, a 70/30 split of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that’s a cellar selection from 8 different Grand Cru vineyards. Tight, backward, and straight-up structured, it offers brilliant notes of stone fruits, toasted brioche, white flowers, and obvious minerality. Needing plenty of air to show at its best, this beauty has a wonderful mid-palate, a racy mousse, and the balance and class to cruise for over two decades in cool cellars.”
96 points
2008 Rare Millésimé Brut
Jeb Dunnuck, Jeb Dunnuck, November 2022
“The 2008 Champagne Rare is luxurious with aromas of graham cracker, honeysuckle, quince, and orange zest. It is round and opulent, with a fine and pillowy mousse, and retains freshness throughout, with apricot and yellow flowers. It is impressive and long, and fully luxurious. Drinking well now, it is sure to hold its own for years to come. Drink 2022-2044.”
93 points
2012 Charles Heidsieck Millésimé Vintage Rosé
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, April 2023
“Disgorged with nine grams per liter dosage in 2021, the 2012 Brut Rosé is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay sourced from 11 villages. Nine percent red wine from Les Ryceys has been added. Offering up aromas of blueberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, almond and spring flowers, the palate is energetic with lively acids, perfectly balanced and juicy, but it already exudes freshness and clarity that lead to a finish with a light grace note of gastronomic bitterness. It will drink at its peak in four to six years’ time.”
89 points
2020 Trenel Fleurie Climat “La Madone”
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022
“This wine is about structure, dense tannins and concentration. It has licorice flavors and firm tannins that will take time to soften. Drink the wine from 2023.”