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Baron-Fuente "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne (375ml)

Baron-Fuente "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne (375ml)

90JG
$18.99

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90

John Gilman

Reviewed May 2016
Baron-Fuenté’s non-vintage Brut bottling is composed of a blend of sixty percent Pinot Meunier, thirty percent Chardonnay and ten percent Pinot Noir, with all the vins clairs all fermented in stainless steel. It is a full malo wine and is aged three years sur latte, being finished with a dosage of nine grams per liter. I am not sure if this is the same release I reported on last year or a new cuvée, but the wine is showing very well. The bouquet offers up a fine constellation of white peach, apple, lovely Meunier floral tones, a touch of patissière, lovely minerality and a hint of lemon zest in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very nicely balanced, with a good core, a fine sense of bounce, elegant mousse and lovely cut and grip on the seamless and classy finish. Fine juice, with plenty of Pinot Meunier delicacy in evidence on the palate. 90+

Professional Reviews

VN

Vinous

Review Date: 01/2015
Light gold. Fresh melon, orange and peach on the fruity nose and in the mouth. Supple and broad on the palate, showing a hint of warmth on the back half. In an easygoing style, finishig with gentle cut and good length. (JR)

WE

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 08/2018
This is a ripe wine with attractive acidity and layers of apple and creamed-pear fruitiness. Still fresh and tangy, the wine has a lively mousse to balance the gentle, soft aftertaste. (RV)

WS

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 08/2014
A firm bead and lively acidity structure this broad bubbly, with tightly knit flavors of white raspberry, candied lemon zest, pickled ginger and salted almond. (AN)

Staff Reviews

JP
Jonathan Parnell

Jonathan Parnell

Review Date: 07/2026
Bright apple tartine nose. Palate gives fine bubbles and a taste of brioche. Beautiful finish. A tremendous Champagne for the price!
KM
Keith Mabry

Keith Mabry

Consistently my favorite go-to bubble for it's freshness, deft touch and biscuity aromas, the Fuente has always punched well above its fighting weight. Much like Golidlocks, I put Fuente in my "Just Right" category. It hits all the marks of balanced fruit, doughy yeast and crunchy acidity to give me everything I want in Champagne and in this half bottle format makes it too easy to knock one of these "puppies" back as a single serving on a near-daily basis.

Notes

This is a delicious little half bottle! Baron Fuente is a negociant that owns almost 90 acres of vines and purchases another 90 acres "sur pied," meaning that they pick the grapes. This is an important distinction since many negociants buy "sur lattes" - meaning in bottle! This delicious Champagne is composed of 10% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 60% Pinot Meunier and had been aged three years on the lees. It is fermented at relatively cold temperatures in stainless steel with 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine has a very light, white gold color for the blend, predominantly black grapes, and a very pretty, tight bead. On the nose it is flowery and exotic, with a doughy richness to anchor down the wildflower elements. On the palate the wine is well balanced, light, and finishes very cleanly. This Champagne is a spectacular aperitif.

Details

OriginChampagne, France
Type/VarietalOther White Wines
Alcohol Content12.5%
SKU1051967