Reviews & Scores
Which had nice effervescence and bread aromas. Gil, who had just joined us for a nightcap after a Commanderie 1982 event, pegged ‘butchershop’ with that sawdust on the floor and meat combination of aromas that one gets when walking in to a butchershop. It was a great call. The 1991 was delicious with nice caramel and toast flavors and lots of character. Full-bodied and with admirable length, the 1991 was impressive for a vintage where you do not see much Champagne. - JK
JK94February 2007
Wonderful vinosity and expression of [i]terroir[n] highlight this powerful, intense Champagne. Dried red fruits, dried citrus peel and spice notes are buoyed on its broad frame. It has presence without being overbearing, exuberantly hoisting you in the air, but letting you down gently with the rich, biscuity finish. Better now with an additional two years of aging. Drink now through 2020. - WS
WS93November 2004
Very strong mousse Idiosyncratic nose of yellow fruits, minerals, ginger, honey, lily and magnolia; like a grand cru white Burgundy. Very intensely flavored but subtle and light on its feet. A vivid wine with great vinosity and penetration. Strong acids give it a brisk, firm-edged finish. Not as creamy or thick as the 1990, but I find this more stylish. A triumph for the vintage. - VM
VM93December 2002