Frapin - EXTRA Grande Champagne premier cru NV (750ml)

Gilbert & Gaillard 98Pts

Bronze with fiery highlights. Delicate nose showing spice, smoke and mild spices aromatics. The palate is ample and offers up a lot of balance and roundness. Aromatic expression gradually becomes more intense through to the long, spicy finish.

Wine Review Online 100Pts

Frapin Extra is an otherworldly spirit with an average age of 40-45 years in barrel. It shows notes of violets and spice; exceptional length; complex aromas of orange peel and vanilla; and a freshness that belies its age. The price tag is a bit hefty, running $600 to $700, but the experience is priceless.

Mature fragrances of dried peach, oak, wood resin and vanilla extract delight; further aeration stimulates toasted scents of almond, fruit compote, dried fruit pastry and moss. Entry is oily, silky, fruity and spicy; midpalate highlights honey, vanilla, dark caramel, fudge, coffee bean and old oak. Wow, what a beauty. Range 96-100