NV Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blanc
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A bright silver/yellow color, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut is subtle and floral on the nose, with aromas of powdery flowers, lime blossoms, crisp green apple, and flinty earth. The palate is vibrant and energetic, with a spritely, fine mousse, a soft, chalky texture, and a mouthwatering finish. I really enjoyed the crisp profile it retains, and it should have a wide drinking window over the coming 10 or so years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The NV Blanc de Blancs (tasted from the 0.75-liter bottle) is a pure Chardonnay sourced in the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and is a blend of the 2005, 2006 and 2008 vintages. The cuvée (Lot L107A8) opens with a clear, fresh and intense bouquet of ripe fruits and some chalky flavors. Full-bodied, terribly fresh and with good grip and tension, this is a persistent, salty-mineral and still a bit nervous Blanc de Blancs with good aging potential. (The magnum sells for $1,500.) Tasted April 2018.
2009, 2010, 2012. Dosage 8 g/l. Very pale and delicate, tiny bead. Very appetising and fresh and directed. Sprightly and racy. Lovely texture. But not that long. (JR)
Disgorged June 2015. Blend of 2010 with 2009 and 2008. Mainly premier and grand cru vineyards. Dosage 9-10 g/l. Pale gold. Savoury nose. Very dry, almost solid. Fine fizz. A big beefy wine that I would not have guessed was a Blanc de Blancs. Still quite youthfully chewy. Perhaps demand is forcing a release a little earlier than ideal? (JR)
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12.5%
Blanc de Blancs