A tiny plot on chalky soil planted more than 50 years ago, this is a very special Champagne. Notes of brioche and toasted nuts lead into a palate of baked apples and pears. Long, saline and very pure.
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The white-golden colored 2004 Blanc de Meuniers La Vigne d'Or offers a clear and very fine, even mineral bouquet with flinty and ripe yet elegant fruit aromas. Firm and fresh on the palate, this is a pure and almost austere Meunier that was disgorged in February 2015. The wine reveals remarkable finesse and elegance but is still firm and austere, especially in the challenging finish that is as charming as an iron bar. I would cellar it for at least another four or five years. There is surely potential, at least in context with the 1999, 2002 and the 2003, which I tasted side by side with this 2004. The acidity (no malolactic fermentation here) still needs to be integrated. Tasted April 2018. WA Steven Reinhart 92+ points.
Critic score 95/100
Maturity Ready 2023 - 2033
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Maturity Ready 2019 - 2033
Critic score 94/100
Maturity Ready 2020 - 2030
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