Dehours Grand Reserve Half Bottle Brut Champagne

*375 ML. The Grande Reserve NV is made up of 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, and 10% Chardonnay, in almost equal parts 2013, and the solera. It was fermented, went through malolactic conversion, and was aged for over a year in large oak barrels. In bottle on its lees for 24 months, this was finished with a dosage of 7 grams. This wowed us with the heady mix of potter’s clay minerality, butterscotch, clarified butter, quince, baking spice, and just there saline in the nose. The palate has a presence to it with up front savory minerality that gives way to notes of quince, yellow plums and a hit of cedar. This is versatile stuff here, one thing to try this with would be a quick Chicken Picatta or slow Sous-Vide Carnitas. D&M Tasting Notes

The NV Brut Grand Réserve is an intriguing wine. Bold, rich and expansive, the Grand Réserve possesses terrific balance and tons of personality. Orchard fruit, spice, wild flowers and mint are all nicely lifted. A hint of sweetness from the oak adds complexity, but also a touch of high-toned volatile acidity as well that is at the limit of throwing the wine off balance. Sweet floral and spice notes reappear to extend the finish nicely. 90 Points-- Antonio Galloni, Vinous