Vinous (90-92)

The 2018 Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot 1er Cru has a pretty, potpourri-tinged red and black cherry bouquet that is very Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, plenty of raspberry confit and crushed strawberry fruit laced with dark chocolate toward the grippy finish. Lovely texture here, and impressive length. This needs three to five years in bottle.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2020 Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot 1er Cru is well-defined on the nose, a mixture of black cherry and blueberry fruit, pressed violets and veins of blood orange. The palate already conveys a sense of energy, sorbet-fresh red fruit laced with dessicated orange peel, touches of stem ginger emerging towards the spicy finish. Very impressive length. This is excellent.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2020 Vougeot Les Petits Vougeot 1er Cru is well-defined on the nose, a mixture of black cherry and blueberry fruit, pressed violets and veins of blood orange. The palate already conveys a sense of energy, sorbet-fresh red fruit laced with dessicated orange peel, touches of stem ginger emerging towards the spicy finish. Very impressive length. This is excellent.

Wine Advocate (92-93)

The 2023 Vougeot 1er Cru Les Petits Vougeot is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange zest, rose petals, spices and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, ample and perfumed, it's pure and sensual, concluding with a mineral finish. This is especially strong this year.

Vinous (94)

Bright purple. Intense dark fruit preserve and floral scents, along with hints of olive paste, vanilla and exotic spices. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering powerful boysenberry and cassis flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Rich and broad but lively as well, showing excellent clarity and a suave floral nuance on the strikingly long, youthfully tannic finish.

Vinous (92-94)

Deep magenta. Sharply defined red and blue fruit and spice qualities on the nose, along with intense floral, botanical herb and smoky mineral accents. Taut and gently chewy in texture, offering vibrant bitter cherry, cassis and spicecake flavors that deepen through the back half. In a juicy and energetic style, finishing very long and spicy, with polished tannins framing lingering cherry and spice notes. All whole clusters.

Vinous (95-96)

A highly perfumed nose evokes an array of fresh, mineral-accented dark fruits and pungent flowers, along with suggestions of game, licorice and incense. Palate-staining, appealingly sweet, spice-laced cherry, cassis and floral pastille flavors show superb energy and a smoky mineral quality that strengthens with air. Finishes on a youthfully tannic note, with building sweetness and a lingering suggestion of exotic spices.

Vinous (96)

Glistening violet color. A deep bouquet displays mineral-accented dark fruit, floral and spice qualities that are complemented by suggestions of olive paste, licorice and incense. Stains the palate with densely packed blackberry, cherry-cola, candied violet and fruitcake flavors that become livelier as the wine stretches out. Shows superb energy for its depth and finishes extremely long and smoky, with a building mineral note, youthfully gripping tannins and outstanding, spice- and floral-tinged persistence.

Vinous (95-97)

Opaque magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged aromas of fresh black and blue fruits, licorice, bacon fat and olive paste, along with a suave floral overtone that builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated but vibrant blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and exotic spice flavors, plus a smoky mineral flourish that gains strength through the back half. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral- and floral-driven finish that shows superb clarity and spicy drive.

Wine Advocate (95)

The 2022 Cornas Chaillot is a brilliant showcase of Franck Balthazar’s capabilities. Revealing a dense, complex bouquet of dark wild berries, mulberries, blueberries, spices and flowers, it's full-bodied, dense and ample, seamless and layered with a racy character, capturing the energetic qualities of this prime hillside terroir to perfection and concluding with a long, saline finish. It's the king of the cellar that will improve with time in the cellar.

Proudly presenting the formidable Franck Pascal Harmonie Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2011, a pinnacle of elegance and technique from the renowned Champagne region of France. This sophisticated vintage was expertly crafted by vintner Franck Pascal himself, a fervent bio-dynamic practitioner. Being an extra brut, it's intensely dry, yet maintains a compelling energy and vibrancy.

Originating from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the low-yielding vines on chalky soils impart intense fruit and mineral complexity. The careful handling of the grapes lends a purity and transparency to this wine. Pascal's exceptional skills, combined with meticulous attention to detail, result in richly nuanced flavours with a delicate, silky mousse.

With the Franck Pascal Harmonie Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2011, savour the perfect balance of depth and lightness, assured to captivate even the most discerning of palates. Truly a sip reflective of Franck Pascal's unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional biodynamic wines.

An exceptional vintage, Franck Pascal Liberance Brut Nature 2015 hails from the Champagne region of France, meticulously crafted by renown wine artisan, Franck Pascal himself. Embracing organic farming years before many others, he created an unforgettable blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. This sparkling wine, vinified in oak casks, offers tantalising bites of biscuit, pear, and fresh creaminess on the palate.

Meticulous attention to detail characterises Franck Pascal's winemaking approach. Grown on small parcels under biodynamic management, this bubbly was made in minuscule quantities, from grapes scrupulously hand-picked at optimum maturity. Following fermentation, the wine matured 'sur lattes' for an exceptional period, adding depth and complexity to the taste.

As a Brut Nature, the Franck Pascal Liberance Brut Nature 2015 represents the purest expression of its terroir, with no dosage added. This fully expresses the character of its vintage, a natural, striking authenticity that conveys the wine's individuality and the winemaking mastery of Franck Pascal.

Experience the sublime artistry of Franck Pascal Pacifiance Brut Nature NV. This exceptional Champagne, crafted by one of the finest biodynamic producers in the region, embodies an unwavering dedication to quality. Each bottle captures Franck Pascal's meticulous approach to winemaking, with grapes hand-picked from vines meticulously cared for in small vineyards throughout the Vallée de la Marne.

Only the purest wine from the first pressing makes it into the Pacifiance Brut Nature NV, encapsulating the natural beauty, vitality and opulent flavours of the land. This non-vintage blend is expertly balanced with minimal intervention, allowing the character of the Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals to truly shine. The resultant tipple is rich, complex and full-bodied, underpinned by a lively acidity and creamy, long-lasting finish.

Franck Pascal Pacifiance Brut Nature NV is a work of art, presenting the quintessential champagne experience like no other.