NV Champagne de Venoge Princes Blanc de Noirs

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Freshness and richness combined, with a distinct salted-peanut edge to the apricot, pear, biscuit, hazelnut and crumble character. Medium-bodied with a creamy and mouth-filling mousse. Balance of elegance and density. 100% pinot noir from 80% Verzenay and 20% Les Riceys. 2016 base, with 20% reserve from 2015. Disgorged 2021. 6g/L dosage.

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Falstaff

Medium golden yellow, brass reflections, fine, persistent mousse. Delicate notes of blossom honey, white currants and tangerine zest, ripe yellow plum and greengage plum, delicate hints of almond cake, inviting bouquet. Taut, tightly woven, white apple, some mint, finesse-rich acidity, mineral, salted lemon finish, a lively food companion, some lemon balm in the aftertaste, very delicate style. (Deg. 2022).

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Falstaff

A fine and long-lasting mousse. Darker fruit on the nose, with pronounced notes of raspberry and sour cherry, violets, figs, tobacco and hint of mocha. Spicy on the palate, with lively acidity and balanced dosage. The power and volume are combined with elegance, the powerful body remains effortlessly balanced. A great Blanc de Noirs.

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Falstaff

Medium golden yellow, silver reflections, lively, persistent mousse. Delicate herbal savouriness, preserved cherry, candied orange zest, fine nutty notes, inviting bouquet. Full-bodied on the palate, yellow plum fruit, some rind, fine acidity, pleasant red forest berry fruit, mineral, dark nuances, shows length and freshness, a complex food companion.

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

In a bottle that is unusual and unique to this producer, this textured Champagne offers hints of tannins as well as spice and crisp apple flavors. The wine is complex, with potential for further bottle age. Drink from 2022.

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Bottled in a replica of a 19th-century crystal carafe, this wine is a blend of crus from the Montagne de Reims. On the dry side of brut, it has a lively sliced apple and citrus character as well as refreshing, lively acidity. The wine is ready to drink.

James Suckling

Plenty of ripe strawberries here. The palate has sweet, peachy, fleshy fruit flavors. Generous and accessible style.

2016 - Decanter World Wine Awards

A graceful nose of almonds, fresh white flowers and baked apple fruits with a dash of cinnamon. The palate is silky with lovely fruit and a fresh, pure finish. Award: Bronze - DWWA 2016