Champagne Doyard Vendemiaire 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Brut NV 750ml

Name: Champagne Doyard Vendemiaire 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Brut NV 750ml
Brand: Champagne Doyard
SKU: 830184
Price: 48.93 USD
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Rating: 93 (5 reviews)

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750ml

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Champagne

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Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

A graceful Champagne, with a satiny mousse, revealing ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, preserved lemon, white blossoms and a streak of salty minerality enriched by hints of toasted hazelnut and pastry cream, all framed by well-knit, chiseled acidity on the long finish. ... More details

Champagne Doyard Vendemiaire 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Brut NV 750ml

Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Rated 93 by Burghound

A restrained but highly complex nose is comprised by ample yeast character on the aromas of brioche, baked apple and soft citrus scents. There is a really lovely mouth feel to the rich flavors that display an abundant mousse, indeed this is almost foamy, yet it is quite fine while delivering excellent length on the moderately dry finish that delivers the same outstanding complexity as the nose. This is a really interesting effort as it's at once full-bodied yet refined and it's evident that ample reserve stocks were used in this cuvée. Moreover, it's extremely difficult to find this level of quality for the price and overall, this is highly recommended.

Rated 92 by Wine Advocate

Based on the 2017 vintage, complemented by reserve wines from 2016 and 2015, Doyard's NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Vendémiaire (2017 base) delivers inviting aromas of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, almond paste and freshly baked bread, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate with tangy acids and a charming, giving profile, concluding with a bright, saline finish. No matter the base vintage, this bottling attains incredible consistency in terms of quality.

Rated 92 by Vinous Media

The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvee Vendemiaire 1er Cru is soft, open-knit and wonderfully inviting. Citrus, white flowers, almonds and gently spiced notes are nicely woven together in this pretty, understated Champagne from Doyard. A touch of oak adds nuance without overpowering the wine's energy and precision. The current release is 50% 2013, 30% 2012 and 20% 2011, mostly from old vines in Vertus, with touches of fruit from a number of Grand Cru villages. This is a terrific showing.

Rated 91 by Jeb Dunnuck

The first of the wines from Doyard, the NV Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Vendemiaire Brut is assertive with aromas of tangerine, tarragon, sour apple, and fresh bread dough. The palate is clean and has decent concentration for an entry wine, with lime zest, pear, and a chalky texture. It is dry and has a savory touch that can carry as an aperitif or at the table. Drink over the next 8-10 years.

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An incisive, vinous Champagne that shows gorgeous notes of citrus peel, almond, oyster shells, and blood orange. Texturally elegant, this wine is downright electric with its chiseled and deeply concentrated mid-palate. The finish displays a magical tension between the wine’s intensity and its saline-infused core. A triumph.

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Champagne Doyard Vendemiaire 1er Cru Blanc De Blancs Brut NV 750ml

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Rated 93 by Wine Spectator

Rated 93 by Burghound

Rated 92 by Wine Advocate

Rated 92 by Vinous Media

Rated 91 by Jeb Dunnuck

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750ml

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Champagne

Overview

Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found â€“ the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.

Region: Champagne

The region of Champagne in the north-easterly part of France has, for hundreds of years, been known for the production of high quality, elegant and characterful sparkling white wines. Champagne wines continue to dominate the market for sparkling wines, and are the envy of many countries, with plenty of producers attempting to emulate their unique practices. The chalky, mineral-rich soils of this high altitude region are ideal for growing the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietal grapevines which cover the region and are usually blended together in the production of Champagne wine. The climate of Champagne is far cooler than other famous wine regions in France, but the wineries which are found all over the area have generations of expertise, and have no problems in producing vast quantities of their famous produce for the world market.

Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.

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