Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Blanc De Blanc 2011, VQA Short Hills Bench
Critic Reviews (5)
It’s always a highly anticipated taste when a vintage dated Cuvée Catherine is on the table sidled and promoted with...
A very classy Blanc de Blanc with an intriguing nose of baked apple, citrus and grilled nuts which gives way to fine...
A safe bet. Always a very good fruity, tangy and yet round in the mouth and flavors. More personality than most....
Aggregate final score from judges at the 2016 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2016.
This vintage-dated blanc de blanc (chardonnay) really shows the crispness and tartness of the cool 2011 vintage. It’s...
Community Reviews (2)
Aromas of baked bread, lemon curd, golden delicious and green apples, slight hazelnut. Brioche is evident - no surprise given 54 months on the lees.
On the palate, a very fine, delicate mousse and creamy mouthfeel carries flavours of white grapefruit apple, lemon, biscuits. Finish is medium-plus with a hint of spice, roasted chestnuts.
Outstanding traditional-method sparkler from Ontario. Will easily stand up to finer Champagne.
Tasted December 2016.
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