Some tremendous reviews for AR Lenoble Chamapagnes
THE CHAMPAGNE GUIDE 2012-2013 Tyson Stelzer - Australia
LENOBLE BRUT INTENSE CHAMPAGNE – 95
A well crafted wine from noble fruit sources, showcasing the strength of its terroirs and the excellent 2008 season. It's rich with white peach, yellow plums, lemon zest, red apples, wild honey and notes of mixed spice. The finish is fine and honed, with the structure of Chouilly taking control with its finely poised acidity and soft, fine minerality. Barrel work is well handled, adding a nuance of mixed spice without detracting from the purity of fruit. Fantastic value for money.
WINE SPECTATOR - December 2011 Issue
AR LENOBLE GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANC CHAMPAGNE – 92
Spiced with ground ginger and clove, delivering a finely layered mix of roast nut, apple pastry, golden raisin, pastry and verbena. Very harmonious, with vibrant acidity throughout. Drink now through 2018.
AR LENOBLE 2002 GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANC CHAMPAGNE – 93
Dry and juicy, with rich, smoky flavors of quince paste, candied orange peel, roast nut, clove and brioche set in a firm frame. Maintains a springy vibrancy despite its steely backbone, showing fine balance throughout. Drink now through 2022.
2010 issue
Brut Intense 90 points
2005 Rose 90 points
2002 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 89 points
2009 issue
Les Aventures 93 points
1996 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 92 points
2004 Rose 91 points
2000 Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs 90 points
2000 Gentilhomme Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 90 points
NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 90 points
Brut Nature 90 points
WINE ADVOCATE – posted November 30, 2011 issue
AR LENOBLE L'EPUREE GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANC CHAMPAGNE – 91
The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru L’Epuree is a beautifully pure, focused wine graced with gorgeous length and layers of crystalline fruit. Lemon, peel, white flowers and mint are some of the nuances that waft from the glass in this beautifully delineated, articulated Blanc de Blancs.
AR LENOBLE 2002 CUVEE GENTILHOMME CHAMPAGNE - 93
The 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Le Gentilhomme is a gorgeous wine laced with expressive fruit, flowers, sweet spices and pastry crust. All of the elements are beautifully balanced from start to finish. Textural finesse and overall harmony are the hallmarks here. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
2010 issue
Les Aventures 91 points
2002 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 91 points
L’Epurée 90 points
INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR / TANZER – Dec/Jan 2012/2013 Issue
NV BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU L'EPUREE - 91
Pale yellow. Ripe pear and melon aromas are complicated by notes of tangerine and chalky minerals. Smooth and expansive on the palate, which displays fresh orchard and citrus fruit flavors and an exotic touch of jasmine. Finishes on a refreshing note of bitter pear skin, with strong mineral cut and lift. 91
NV BRUT INTENSE – 91
Light yellow-gold. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe tangerine, peach, honey and white flowers, with a slow-building vanilla nuance. Pliant and expansive, offering juicy, spice-accented citrus and pit fruit flavors and a touch of buttered toast. Finishes sappy and long, with lingering floral, spice and creme brulee notes.
NV BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU BRUT– 91
(all Chouilly fruit). Pale gold. Fresh orchard and pit fruits on the nose and in the mouth. Plush and silky in texture, with subtle ginger and mineral nuances adding vibrancy and lift. A toasty note builds with air and adds depth to a long, smooth and appealingly fruit-driven finish. Shows more richness and heft than most Blanc de Blancs, which will allow this Champagne to be served with richer foods.
NV LES AVENTURES BLANC DE BLANCS CHOUILLY GRAND CRU BRUT - 93
(made from a blend of 2006 and 2002 wines Light yellow-gold. Powerful aromas of nectarine, poached pear and lemon curd, with suave vanilla, butter and floral accents. Deeply pitched orchard and pit fruit flavors are given spine by tangy acidity and pick up spiciness and chalky minerality with air. Powerful yet lithe and precise, finishing with excellent clarity, length and lingering vanilla and brioche notes.
2011 issue
2006 Blanc de Noirs 92 points
2002 Cuvée Gentilhomme 94 points
TASTED JOURNAL – September, 2012 issue
Andreas Larsson and Markus del Monego, 2 best sommeliers of the world have tasted AR Lenoble champagnes under perfect blind tasting conditions:
NV GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS
Markus del Monego: 89 points
Andreas Larsson: 88 points
2006 GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS
Markus del Monego: 89 points
Andreas Larsson: 88 points
NV CUVEE LES AVENTURES GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS :
Markus del Monego: 91 points
Andreas Larsson: 89 points
NV CUVEE L’EPUREE GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS
Markus del Monego: 87 points
Andreas Larsson: 88 points
2006 CUVEE GENTILHOMME GRAND CRU BLANC DE BLANCS
Markus del Monego: 87 points
Andreas Larsson: 87 points
Allen Meadows’ Burghound Issue #49 - January 2013
NV BRUT INTENSE: 90
A pure and solidly complex nose of brioche, pear and citrus peel introduces delicious and full-bodied flavors that possess a good volume of moderately fine effervescence before culminating in a mildly austere medium-dry finish.
NV BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU BRUT: 92
Not surprisingly this is notably more elegant with its pure, refined and cool nose of lemon rind, spiced pear and green apple aromas that are trimmed is subtle spice notes.
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