Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 95
The 2008 Coeur de Cuvee stands out for its vinous intensity, richness and depth. In a vintage where many Champagnes lean towards the more austere side of things, the Coeur de Cuvee is wonderfully deep and layered. Candied lemon, pear, slate, smoke and spices are given an extra kick of breadth from vinification and aging in oak barrels. This is a super-impressive Champagne with more than enough stuffing to drink well for another decade plus. Even so, it is fabulous today.
Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028
Wine Advocate 95+
The 2008 Coeur de Cuvee Premier Cru Brut is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from 55-years-old vines, whose must comes from the coeur de cuvee, so the very best part of the pressing. This 2008 was disgorged in March 2015 with eight grams per liter. The wine opens with intense and ripe, highly elegant and Chardonnay-driven fruit with intense lemon, hazelnut and chalk flavors. It’s rich and elegant on the palate, very firm and mineral, with great length, complexity and a string of mineral expression. This wine has great, great ageing potential. So beautifully fresh and mineral, so firm, fresh and elegant. Great finesse and complexity, this Champagne is very long and full of tension and finesse.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030
