2008 Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs

12x75cl

0 Immediate | 9 Marketplace

£1,464.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Drinking window

2018-2033

Critic Notes

The 2008 Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Speciale is a blend of fruit from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Avize and Cramant. Deep, resonant and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2008 is super-impressive. I especially admire the way the wine fleshes out with a bit of air. Citrus, sage, menthol and dried flowers add nuance to what is a very powerful wine. The 2008 saw full malolactic fermentation, with some bâtonnage for added texture. This is a superb showing from the Rothschild family. (www.vinous.com, Jul 2018)

Score: 95-/100Antonio GalloniDrinking Window: 2018-2033

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2018-2033

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2018-2033

Average Score

Drinking window

2018-2033

Critic Notes

Score: 95-/100Antonio GalloniDrinking Window: 2018-2033

A visit from Domaines Barons de Rothschild

ON July 25, 2019

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008: the wait is over

BY Gavin Smith,

ON September 24, 2020

Wines to watch: October

BY Gavin Smith,

ON October 1, 2020

A Masterclass from Château Cheval Blanc

BY FINE+RARE,

ON February 7, 2019

Château Cheval Blanc Masterclass at FINE+RARE

BY Judith Abbott,

ON February 1, 2017

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2018-2033

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Sparkling wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2018-2033