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🍷Eng slide 2 and 4 et Fr slide 1 et 3 .  A straight, pure, and incredibly elegant cuvée. . Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut "Les Vignes Blanches" from Domaine Alexandre Bonnet in Les Riceys. . Vintage: 2020. . 🍇: Massal selections of Pinot Noir from Champagne. . 👀: In the glass, it displays a magnificent yellow hue with salmon-pink undertones. The bubbles rise elegantly, unhurried, as if they already knew the end of the story. It sparkles, it breathes; it makes you want to dive right in. . 👃: It opens with fresh apple and crisp pear, followed by citrus notes, wet chalk after a summer rain, and that touch of brioche reminiscent of a perfect Sunday morning. In the background, hints of dried fruit and a touch of hazelnut add depth. You drift from a stroll through an orchard to an old village bakery without even realizing it. . 👄: On the palate, it is straight, precise, and incredibly vibrant. The attack is snappy, then the substance settles in with an almost ...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A precise, vibrant, and elegant Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut. . "Bravo Delta November" Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne from Maison Akileire. . 🍇: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Pinot Meunier. Dosage: 1g/L. . 👀: Visually, the wine displays a luminous pale gold hue, traversed by a parade of fine bubbles rising unhurriedly as if they already knew they were about to put on a show. It sparkles and comes alive, inviting you to plunge your nose right into the glass. . 👃: And indeed, the nose is a true playground. White fruits lead the way, followed by crisp, fresh citrus notes. Then come dried fruits, a hint of still-warm brioche, and a light toasty touch from barrel aging. Nothing is out of place; everything is perfectly balanced. It is clean, profound, and incredibly addictive. . 👄: On the palate, the attack is lively almost electric. The low dosage of just 1g/L allows the wine's true character to shin...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A fresh, fruity, balanced, and thoroughly sociable cuvée. . G. Tribaut Brut Réserve Champagne . 🍇: 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 40% Chardonnay. Dosage: 6 g/L . 👀: In the glass, it displays a brilliant, pale golden hue. The bubbles are fine, steady, and elegant, with a lovely liveliness. . 👃: The initial nose offers white fruit and citrus notes—crisp apple, fresh pear, lemon, and perhaps a hint of grapefruit. Pastry-like nuances émerge lightly brioche-like alongside impressions of dried fruit and a touch of chalkiness reminiscent of the cool walls of a Champagne cellar. . 👄: The attack is fresh, lively, and direct. No unnecessary frills: the 6 g/L dosage provides just the right amount of roundness without turning the wine into liquid candy. The palate remains taut and balanced, with a pleasant texture and a wonderful sense of freshness. Chardonnay adds drive, Pinot Noir provides structure, and Meuni...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A luminous, precise, and indulgent Blanc de Blancs that is incredibly easy to love. . Blanc de Blancs cuvée from the G. Tribaut house . 🍇: 100% Chardonnay. Dosage: 6g/L . 👀: In the glass, it glows with a pale, almost sun-drenched gold hue, with highlights playing between ripe lemon and fresh straw. The bubbles rise with quiet elegance. It sparkles and feels alive, inviting you to bury your nose in the glass before you even stop to think. . 👃: The nose is a true playground. Chardonnay takes center stage without overpowering the other elements. You find ripe citrus, lemon zest, crisp apple, and fresh pear. Then come richer, more indulgent notes: warm brioche, delicate hazelnut, and a touch of white blossom evoking the sensation of walking past a garden just after a summer rain. Underlying it all, a chalky note quietly hints at the vines' origins, planted across the chalky soils of Hautvillers (90% Pre...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A vibrant, direct, lively extra brut that speaks to you unfiltered and without sugar . Extra brut Champagne Cuvée Venteuil from Champagne Saint Philibert .  🍇: 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay .  👀: In the glass, it sparkles like a winter morning after a frosty night. A golden color, but not flashy, more of a pale gold, leaning towards ripe wheat. The bubbles? Fine and lively. They crackle, they're alive, they're promising . 👃: First nose: Notes of fresh apple, crisp pear, with a hint of lemon zest that tickles your nostrils. Then it opens up… and that's when it gets more interesting. A touch of toast, a hint of almond, and that slightly vinous quality, thanks to the dominant Pinot Noir, which adds depth and seriousness without becoming boring.   . 👄: The attack? Bold. Direct. No frills. It hits you like a drum intro in a Phil Collins song—clean, precise, effective. T...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  An approachable sparkling wine with style and character . Crémant d'Alsace Brut Cuvée Black Edition from Maison Arthur Metz .  🍇: Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling .  👀: In the glass, it sparkles with a pale gold hue and silvery highlights. The bubbles? Fine, consistent, like a little express train that never stops. It fizzes with class . 👃: The first impression is a gentle jolt: fresh apple, juicy pear, a touch of lemon that awakens you like a splash of cold water. Then it glides smoothly towards rounder notes: light brioche, white almond, and a subtle floral touch that makes you raise an eyebrow . 👄: The attack is lively, direct, almost audacious; it wakes you up without asking permission. Then it softens, it caresses: the grape varieties dance their gentle dance (Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc bringing sweetness, Pinot Gris for body, Riesling for a burst of freshness). It's bala...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A sparkling Corsican Muscat, luminous, floral, and joyful . Muscatu Frizzante, sparkling wine from the Terra Vecchia estate in Corsica . 🍇: Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat Petit Grain . 👀: Pale yellow, almost sunny, with soft green highlights that give the impression that spring has been pressed into the bottle. The bubbles? Fine, playful, not overly lively . 👃: The first whiff, the Muscat leaps out at you. It smells of orange blossom, fresh grapes bitten into the sun, juicy white peach. And then, more subtle: a hint of lychee, candied lemon zest, almost a touch of tangy candy. There's that Mediterranean quality… as if a fruit basket had taken a dip in the sea . 👄: A fresh, direct, no-nonsense attack. The bubbles crackle slightly, then round out. It's tender without being cloyingly sweet. It remains light, airy, almost thirst-quenching. It's pure fruit: crisp grapes, citrus, a floral touch that coa...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  The kind of bottle you open to celebrate something… or just to be there . Crémant d'Alsace Cuvée Grand Prestige from Maison Bestheim @bestheim .  Vintage: 2020 .  🍇: Pinot Blanc .  👀: In the glass, it's clear, bright, almost crystalline. A pale yellow color with silvery highlights. The bubbles are fine, regular, and persistent . 👃: First nose: fresh apple, a pear bitten into with gusto, lemon zest. Then it opens up to notes of white flowers, a hint of almond, almost a subtle brioche. It exudes precision . 👄: The attack is lively, direct, and refreshing. The bubbles coat the mouth without being aggressive, with a fine, almost creamy texture. The Pinot Blanc does the job: balance, freshness, elegance. A clean, slightly saline finish that makes you want another sip. Then another. And well, you know the rest. Le genre de bouteille qu’on ouvre pour fêter quelque chose… ou jus...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A champagne that doesn't hold your hand but takes you far away if you're willing to follow it . Extra Brut Champagne Cuvée Les Roses de Saint Philibert from Champagne Philibert @champagnesaintphilibert .  🍇: 80% Meunier, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir .  👀: The color is pale gold, almost pearly. Fine, regular bubbles, disciplined like a troupe of new wave dancers . 👃: First nose: damp chalk, freshly striped lemon, a green apple bitten into with gusto. Then come more subtle notes: a hint of dried flower, a faded rose quality, almost a chic pot pourri and that little touch of salinity that makes you want to take another breath, just to make sure you're not dreaming . 👄: The attack is direct and forthright. Zero softness. Zero flattery. The texture is taut, almost chalky, with fine bubbles that caress rather than assault. The balance is achieved through freshness, noble bitterness, and candie...

I 🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  A rosé champagne with finesse, depth, and real personality . Palmer's Solera Cuvée Rosé Champagne @champagnepalmer .  🍇: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier .  👀: The color is salmon pink, elegant, with a slight coppery hue. The bubbles are fine, consistent, almost demure . 👃: The initial nose is delicate, almost shy. Then it opens up. Wild strawberry, raspberry crushed with fingertips, blood orange zest. A more serious base emerges: warm brioche, toasted almond, a touch of black tea. It smells like a red fruit jam that spent the night in a bakery. And frankly, I like that image . 👄: The attack is supple, elegant, without being flashy. The bubbles caress rather than prickle. Creamy, almost velvety texture. The red fruits are present, but never sweet: it's clean, precise, held together by a lovely acidity. The Chardonnay brings straightforwardness, the Pinot Noir structure, the Meunier a touch of...

🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  It sparkles like a text message received at 2 a.m.: you don't expect it, but it brings an instant smile . Champagne brut cuvée AS.3 from Maison Godin Alexia @champagne_godin_alexia .  🍇: 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir .  👀: In the glass, it shines like a bright, light gold jewel, vibrant and lively. The bubbles rise in a tight column, like an express elevator, promising a lively pace . 👃: First, a ripe apple dancing with candied lemon, then a hint of warm brioche. And behind that, a wink of stone fruit, like mirabelle plum jam playing hide-and-seek. A straightforward yet charming nose . 👄: On the attack, it's taut, direct, almost "snappy." The Meunier brings generosity, the Chardonnay precision, and the Pinot Noir a backbone that says, "Don't worry, I've got this." The texture is fine, caressing, but with a mischievous little kick. The fruit/freshness b...

Abonne toi 🍷Eng And Fr Description of the Domain in the first comment  .  🇬🇧It's refined, it's straightforward, it's Vaucelle. And it leaves you with a pearly smile long after the last sip. .  Champagne Vaucelle Brut Cuvée Terre Nacrée @champagnevaucelle .  🍇: Chardonnay .  👀: The bubbles are as fine as a summer rain, the mousse persistent, almost hypnotic. The color plays between pale gold and mother-of-pearl, exactly what the name promises . 👃: Immediately, a sensation of purity. Reinette apple, pear, chalk, a hint of toasted hazelnut fresh from the oven. And then, in the background, that slightly saline note. The longer you let the glass breathe, the more complex it becomes: a touch of honey, a hint of toast, and an impression of restrained sweetness . 👄: The attack is direct, taut, almost chiseled. And then the substance settles in, ample, caressing, without heaviness. It's the kind of champagne that straddles the line between finesse and ...