Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 23 Sep 21
With the 2017 Blanc de Noirs Presle, these Gevrey-Chambertin massal selection vines attained their tenth year, and the result is a striking success. Unfurling in the glass with notes of lemon oil, warm bread, anise, Asian pear, crushed chalk and white flowers, framed by hints of beeswax and spice, the wine is medium to full-bodied, racy and saline, with an elegantly textural attack that segues into a deep and sapid mid-palate. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this will evolve immensely gracefully in the cellar.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2045
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Nov 21
The 2017 Blanc de Noirs Presle is very subdued in this tasting. Medium in body and soft, the 2017 Presle is decidedly hushed in its personality and voice. It will be interesting to see if the aromatics and fruit emerge a bit more fully with time. Today, Presle is soft, silky and ready to go. No dosage. Disgorged: 2021.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2027
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.