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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2005 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Les Francs de Pied is an intriguing wine made from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines, also in Ecueil. This gorgeous, boisterous Champagne emerges with waves of sweet Pinot fruit layered into elements of chalky minerality, flowers and baking spices. The wine continues to emerge nicely in the glass, but it remains somewhat taut and in need of further time on the cork. An intense, dry finish typical of the extra brut style rounds out this engaging, multi-dimensional Champagne. This is a lovely effort. Maillard fermented the Francs de Pied in oak, with no malolactic fermentation. Dec 09, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2013-2025

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

89
88-90/100

Richard Juhlin

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88 - 90 points
Richard Juhlin
Score 88-90/100 · Richard Juhlin

No tasting note. Tasted May 14, www.champagneclub.com

93 points
Wine Spectator
Score 93/100 · Wine Spectator

Ground cardamom and clove notes mix with hints of dried violet and black licorice in this expressive version. Offers a fine, creamy bead and firm acidity backing flavors of raspberry coulis, fresh-cut quince, chalky mineral and candied orange zest. Jan 13, www.winespectator.com, Drink: 2013-2025

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