Professional Reviews
Burghound
BH
93
"In contrast to the heightened expressiveness of the 2004 Grande Année Rosé this is actually quite restrained with discreet notes of green apple, pear and citrus peel. The delicious, intense and voluminous flavors enjoy a prominent effervescence that is almost foamy yet the bead is strikingly fine, all wrapped in a distinctly yeasty, dry and admirably complex finish that goes on and on. This too could be enjoyed now or held for a number of years to come depending on how much yeast character you like."
Antonio Galloni
AG
94
"Light gold. Ripe pear and honey on the explosively perfumed nose, with sexy floral and marzipan nuances expanding with air. Fat, full and palate-coating, boasting impressive power and thrust. Shows an intriguing blend of richness and energy and finishes long, with smoky and spicy nuances." -Vinous
Robert Parker
RP
94
"The 2002 Brut La Grande Année is marvelous. The 2002 is an understated Grande Année that caresses the palate with layers of effortless, weightless fruit. The mousse is exceptionally fine, which adds to the impression of total elegance. This is a relatively bright, floral Grande Annee with plenty of aromatic lift, inner perfume and no sense of heaviness at all. A rich, creamy finish adds the final note of complexity and pedigree. The 2002 is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 71% from Grand Cru villages and 29% from Premier Crus. Disgorged February 2011."
Jancis Robinson
JR
19
"Disgorged October 2010. Tasted blind. Something a bit rubbery on the nose but very tense and exciting. Is this the 2008? Tense and vibrant, with lots of complexity and persistence. Impressive for its age."
Decanter
D
96
"60% Pinot Noir, selected from grand crus on the north and south side of the Montagne de Reims, blended with 40% Chardonnay from Cuis and elsewhere on the Côte des Blancs. After fermentation in cask and ageing under cork, the wine was disgorged with a dosage of roughly 8g/L. Today it is opening up, with notes of ripe apple, brioche, and a touch of caramel. The texture is velvety and lush, and the wine seems hedonistically ready to drink, although it should continue to hold for some time to come."
Wine Spectator
WS
94
"Ripe, appealing flavors of peach, Gala apple, toast and blood orange mix with a streak of minerality and notes of spice, all set on the fine-grained texture. Fresh and focused, with racy acidity and a long, mouthwatering, nut-tinged finish."
