Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars

Symphony Cap Leopard is a new range of champagne by Andre Clouet. Composed of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, grapes were sourced from Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots from Montagne de Reims. Content was fermented in old oak barrels and steel tanks, with 10 years on yeast. Dosage 4.8 g/L. The style of this new range of champagne is like a steady middle-aged gentleman with a firm grasp with his high-flying career, won’t deviate course nor jump ship to other lucrative attractions. Nose of ripe fruits along with flinty nose. Palate is firmly in a slightly aged ripe fruit territory, exhibiting the Pinot Noir characteristics very well. Meanwhile, Dream Vintage 2015 was made with 100% Chardonnay, it’s certainly very different style from Symphony Cap Leopard. Drinking side by side, Dream Vintage is like a fine young actor, occasionally exhibiting a lively and flirty character, and while the warmed up, it also showed off the matured and rich content, the evolution of the champagne is truly stunning, with different styles showing up at different drinking stages. I did not expect so much changes compared to the last bottle I had (tasting notes here: 2015 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Bouzy Champagne | Fine Wines Pte Ltd). I gave my heart to Dream Vintage for the show down tonight.

Lobenberg - 94/100 points

Terrific fabric like the 2012 one, but just as durable. Vital acidity and high concentration from low yields, with fine tannins in the intensive, long finish, which shows a lot of pressure and arrives youthfully agile, of exceptional class. Possesses an explosive potential with a creamy intense body. The small amount of Chardonnay also gives it some delicacy. He can certainly remain at the extremely high level for over 20 years of permanent change towards maturity.

Champagne Millésime 2015 by André Clouet is a tour de force of sensory intensity and power. Crafted from an equal blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, sourced from the esteemed Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims, this Millésime epitomizes the essence of the Champagne region.

Reserved for only the finest vintages, this Champagne is the culmination of Jean Francois Clouet's meticulous craftsmanship. Fermented and aged in Sauternes barrels, it boasts extraordinary structure and complexity.

The bouquet is bold and direct, offering an array of hazelnuts, candied citrus, white chocolate, and baked peach. On the palate, it presents lively acidity and exceptional concentration, a testament to the low-yielding vineyards. The finish is long and intense, marked by a vigorous and youthful drive, promising to evolve superbly over more than 20 years.

The Chardonnay imparts a delicate freshness, perfectly balancing the wine's intensity. This Champagne delivers a complete sensory experience, featuring silky bubbles and a broad finish. Ideal for any occasion, from aperitif to dessert, it is an oenological masterpiece destined to leave a lasting impression on even the most discerning palates.