diapason mesnil grand cru blanc de blancs brut

Pascal Doquet

Diapason, Mesnil, Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, NV

Name: Diapason, Mesnil, Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut
Brand: Pascal Doquet
Price: 363.13 GBP

92/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Diapason, Grand Cru le Mesnil sur Oger (the new name for Pascal’s Le Mesnil cuvee). The idea and name stem from the concept of bottling one terroir (Mesnil), so you see one pure note of Champagne, just as a Diapason (French for tuning fork) gives you one pure note. This is superb blend of 2009 (60%) and 2008 (40%). Disgorged after over 7 years sur lie. A touch of butter, then very fine taut Chardonnay notes that open into a vinous and pure expression of Mesnil minerality. This is very pure and focused, but with a sense of supple fruit behind the stones. Ample yet focused. Absolutely the perfect accompaniment to a warm foie gras and bayonne ham brioche roll….

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Critic Reviews

92/100

Kristaps Karklins,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Informed by several plots scattered around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Pascal Doquets latest NV Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Diapason is based on the perpetual blend from 2012 to 2016 and finished with 33% from the 2017 vintage. Matured in 10 to 15-year-old 228-liter barrels, which are bought new by Doquet and then reused, with the remaining 40% vinified in enameled steel, its open and charming, wafting from the glass with a bouquet of white flowers and pear, mingling with dried apricot and red plum. On the palate, its racy, with a pillowy mousse, excellent definition and a long, penetrating finish.

drinking window 2024 - 2030

date of review 12/2024

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.