Barrel-fermented, biodynamic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. Crisp, with a dominant flavor of apples. Good body and acidity; medium bubbles. Overall nice, but not really a standout. The Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne, at a comparable price, is a more compelling choice from this producer.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Cuvée Robert Fleury Champagne
Barrel-fermented, biodynamic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. Crisp, with a dominant flavor of apples. Good body and acidity; medium bubbles. Overall nice, but not really a standout. The Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne, at a comparable price, is a more compelling choice from this producer.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Jacob's Creek Brut Cuvée
Via Eric:
Ah, the Aussies! They're a hardy lot, and they can turn out some decent Sparkling wines to boot! One of my favorites from the Land-Down-Under is Jacob's Creek, Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée. Very reasonably priced, and very enjoyable (~$15). It's balanced in all respects: Dry, but not overly so; Flavorful, but not too yeasty; Full of Bubble, but in a relatively refined way.
Ah, the Aussies! They're a hardy lot, and they can turn out some decent Sparkling wines to boot! One of my favorites from the Land-Down-Under is Jacob's Creek, Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Cuvée. Very reasonably priced, and very enjoyable (~$15). It's balanced in all respects: Dry, but not overly so; Flavorful, but not too yeasty; Full of Bubble, but in a relatively refined way.
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Domaine J. Laurens Brut NV
Via Eric:
Had dinner at Greens Restaurant in San Fran's Marina district recently. For Aperitif they had the Domaine J. Laurens Brut NV, Cremant de Limoux, France. Found it Lemony/Citrus on the palate, but with a not altogether-pleasant chemical aftertaste. Wouldn't recommend it.
Had dinner at Greens Restaurant in San Fran's Marina district recently. For Aperitif they had the Domaine J. Laurens Brut NV, Cremant de Limoux, France. Found it Lemony/Citrus on the palate, but with a not altogether-pleasant chemical aftertaste. Wouldn't recommend it.
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