Nicolas Feuillatte

Grande Reserve Brut Champagne

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  Vintage Non Vintage
  94 points

This is the number one selling champagne in France and ranks number three globally, so they must be doing something right. The wine, in the glass, has a bright, clear gold colour and the "bubble action" is highly energetic, to say the least. The bead is very fine, which always seems to be a good sign.
Vivacious and fresh with lifted citrus notes and apple characters, it makes a very good initial impression. The requisite "baked goods" yeastiness that often defines "French" champagne is obvious, and we even detected a hint of mushroom in the background. Your attention is held until the last sip.
It compares more than favourably with other famous champagnes in its price group and presents as a wine that would never let you down.