Yellow hue with golden tints and fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of candied fruit, dried apricots, almonds, acacia honey, and sweet spices. Density, texture and freshness come together in wonderful harmony on the palate. Generous texture, honey, brioche, and dried fruits with a long, refined finish.
97 The Somm Journal Aged ten years, this bright and vivacious blend of 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay from a selection of Grands and Premiers Crus exudes fresh aromas of cashew cream and lemon cake, followed by tingling bubbles that reveal a delicate minerality and a hint of bergamot. Notes of ginger and white tea and waves of key lime and mandarin orange are edged with dramatic acidity.
94 Wine Enthusiast This Champagne, still young, has almost equal proportions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. That results in a ripe, balanced wine. Its white fruit is cut with citrus giving a full-bodied mouthfeel. The wine should age further, so drink from 2025.
93 Jeb Dunnuck Pouring a youthful yellow-silver hue, the 2012 Champagne Le Vintage Brut takes things to another level of complexity while retaining good freshness. Lovely aromatics lift from the glass with a perfume of pastry dough and lemon custard, and although it’s medium-bodied, it offers more richness on the palate as well, with a silky texture and a fine, pillowy mousse. It’s rounded and balanced through the palate and has a long finish.
91 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A blend of 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay, the 2012 Brut Le Vintage was disgorged in September 2020 with a dosage of seven grams per liter. It reveals a delicate, perfumed bouquet with aromas of lemon oil, pastry, spring flowers and mandarin orange. Medium to full-bodied, lively and energetic with bright acids, it’s tensile and chiseled, displaying a searing intensity and an acid-driven finish.
94 James Suckling This is a solid vintage Champagne with depth and structure, as well very fine bubbles that frame the wine beautifully. Full-bodied with fine layers of fruit and lots of flint, stone, chalk, spicy ginger and lime character in the palate. 52% pinot noir and 48% chardonnay. Dosage 7g/L. Disgorged in July 2021. Very drinkable now, but will age beautifully.
92 Wine Spectator A fresh, minerally Champagne, with accents of fleur de sel and oyster shell and flavors of ripe green apple, pink grapefruit sorbet, toast point and pastry cream. This has a light plushness that wraps the bright spine of acidity in a fine, cashmerelike texture. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2030. 250 cases imported.
93 Wine Independent Lanson Le Vintage 2012 is a no malolactic fermentation blend of 52% Pinot Noir and 48% Chardonnay sourced only from selected Grand and Premiere Cru vineyards. Lanson vintage wines are aged for ten years on fine lees before disgorgement, and this 2012 was finished with a seven gram per liter dosage. Almost lemon/lime in color, it is full of freshness and vibrancy on the nose, with ripe orchard fruit, sweet spice, chalk and honey notes. The lively, medium-bodied palate has great fruit purity and concentration that is framed by racy acidity that holds on through a long, honeyed finish. Very clean, fresh and elegant throughout. 93+ pts.
