Full

Natural Cork

White

France

I have an emotional memory of this wine, sitting at the feet of Daniel Thibault in the early '90s, tasting the 1971 and learning so much from the master. I remember that vintage as a rich, golden comfort wine of depth and succulence, and its younger brother, the 1981, tastes very similar now, maybe with a little more Chardonnay. It has a grand toastiness, and maybe is just very gently easing down from its peak. Yes, mushrooms and truffles here, the Pinot  Noir making its presence felt. It's very mellow and nutty, great with roast goose. Still very much alive. Disgorged in 1989.

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Charles Heidsieck, Royale, Champagne, France, 1981

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I have an emotional memory of this wine, sitting at the feet of Daniel Thibault in the early '90s, tasting the 1971 and learning

Charles Heidsieck, Royale, Champagne, France, 1981

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