Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 23 Sep 21
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with scents of pear, fresh bread, citrus oil, almond paste and crisp white peach. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant, with a bright core of fruit, brisk acids and Bouchard's typically pillowy, low-pressure mousse, it concludes with a saline, mouthwatering finish. In this vintage, one feels one's geographical and geological proximity to Chablis quite strongly.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2045
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Nov 21
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, focused and tightly wound, all of which will serve it well in the future. I especially admire the tension and energy here. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. It"s an absolutely exquisite wine and a hidden gem in a range where the spotlight usually falls on other wines. Kirsch, plum, dried flowers, lemon peel and bright orchard fruit linger. No dosage. Disgorged: 2021.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2031
Champagne at Seckford Wines

Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.