Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
AG
96
"The NV Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 26, a blend of 2012, 2008 and 2007, is absolutely gorgeous. Dried pear, smoke, crushed rocks and mint infuse a super-expressive, creamy Grand Siècle built on textural richness and resonance, with Chardonnay brightness very much front and center. I tasted the no. 26 from a trial disgorgement. Even in the early going, it is extremely promising." -Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
RP
96
"The NV Brut Grand Siècle #26 is a stunning Champagne, revealing a complex, dense bouquet of confit citrus, white peach, white flowers, honey, beeswax and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and layered, it has a deep, fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, a vinous texture and broad shoulders, segueing into a long, mineral and delicately saline finish. Chardonnay remains the majority, making up 58% of the blend (sourced mainly from Le Mesnil), while Pinot Noir, primarily from Tours-sur-Marne, comprises 42%. This is a blend of the 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%) and 2007 (10%) vintages and was disgorged with a dosage of seven grams per liter." -Yohan Castaing
Jancis Robinson
JR
19
"ncredibly detailed nose and explosive palate. Hugely rewarding. Very fine bead and a wine that reaches all corners of the palate. Hints of greenery and acacia honey. An aperitif for millionaires? And actually not ridiculously priced for the quality. Long. Beautiful texture. Complete."
Decanter
D
96
"This iteration of Grand Siècle is almost entirely composed of two of Champagne's greatest recent vintages, so expectations are high. The wine more than meets them, tempering the generosity of 2012's fruit – ripe apricots, white peach, clementines and sunny, zesty citrus – with a pitch-perfect streak of 2008 tautness and structure. There are some fleshy, creamy notes of papaya and toasted white sourdough, but everything is as delicately rendered as expected and impeccably shaped, with a sleek, silky mousse. A little more approachable than Itération No. 25, it will welcome extended bottle age rather than demand it. The blend is 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir from eight grand cru vineyards. 65% is from the 2012 vintage, 35% from 2008 and 10% from 2007."
Wine Spectator
WS
95
"A graceful Champagne, with flavors of boysenberry and black cherry fruit, toast, blanched almond and grapefruit pith, graphite and fleur de sel gliding across the satiny mousse. Reveals racy acidity that sculpts fine definition, allowing the detailed profile to expand on the palate, while minerally hints of chalk and oyster shell linger on the finish."
Wine Enthusiast
WE
97
"Tautly textured, the Champagne is delicious with a poise between white and citrus fruits along with touches of maturity coming through. Drink this magnificent wine now for its great balance and intensity."
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