This cuvee is a work of love for Feuillatte oenologists, as they have selected the best from the vintage. Only truly exceptional years qualify to produce it. It is made from 50% Chardonnay which provides elegance and finesse, and 50% Pinot Noir, for body and power. It's a pale yellow hue with fine delicate bubbles. It's complex aromas are dominated by notes of pastry and caramel, lifted by subtle touches of fennel,star anise and lemon peel. Smooth and long on the palate; beautifully balanced.

I recently attended a vertical tasting of Palmes d’Or at Radius in Boston. Winemaker Jean-Pierre Vincent was nice enough to share many of his older vintages with us. We tried various vintages from ...

Community Tasting Notes (average 92.9 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 29 notes)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/08

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 08/31/04

Rating for France-Champagne: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

who bought this for us? John Farr maybe.

Drank at My wedding, favorite