Marc Hebrart Champagne Noces de Craie Blanc de Noirs 2016 Grand Cru Extra Brut

- 94 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (11/2022): „The 2016 Extra-Brut the Noirs Noces de Craie, 100% Pinot Noir, is terrific. Bright saline notes, chalk, red plum fruit, White pepper, mint and dried Flowers all run through this beautifully tense, nervy Pinot Noir. The purity of the Flowers is just striking. Readers should expekt a taut, classically austere Blanc de Noirs. Disgorged: March 16, 2022

- 94 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (11/2021): „The 2016 Extra-Brut Noces de Craie is bright, effusive and full of character. There is a sense of weightlessness to the 2016 that is very appealing, but behind that there is plenty of depth, too. Lemon confit, dried flowers, chamomile, herbs and slate all grace this exquisite, nuanced Champagne. The 2016 is beautifully rendered.“

- 94 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: „Disgorged in January 2021, Hébrart's 2016 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Noces de Craie wafts from the glass with expressive aromas of stone fruits, green mango, confit citrus and buttery pastry. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it's a vibrant but gourmand wine with a generous, enveloping profile and a fine, pillowy mousse that's true to its Aÿ origins. This is a gastronomic Champagne that would go well with food.“

BEWERTUNGEN FÜR FRÜHERE JAHRGÄNGE:
- 17 Punkte VINUM World of Champagne Special 2021: "Verführerische Aromatik, Noten von Obst und mineralische Akzente; fruchtiger Auftakt, von knackiger Art, geschmeidig, mit Schmelz und Frische, von guter Länge, ausgewogen, auf Noten von Rotem Apfel; liebenswürdig, empfehlenswert."

- 94 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "The 2015 Extra Brut Noces de Craie is fabulous. Rich, powerful and explosive, the 2015 exudes Pinot intensity, with layers of chalky, saline notes that run through a deep core of fruit. This is a decidedly virile style. The 2015 finishes with tremendous vinosity and all of the textural resonance that is typical of Champagnes from Aÿ. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: August, 2019."

 - 17 Punkte VINUM Champagner 2020: "Noch sehr jugendliche, mineralische Würze, dann Noten roter Äpfel, saftiger Auftakt, dichte, fruchtige Entwicklung, langes, knackiges Finale: Man hat den Eindruck, in einen reifen Apfel zu beissen. Ausgezeichnet, voller Charakter. Darf reifen."

- Höchstnote 3 * Champagner Spezialist PETER LIEM für den Jahrgang 2012: "This is the inaugural release of Hébrart’s blanc de noirs, made from a selection of parcels in Aÿ, all planted with vines over 40 years old. It’s vivid and expansive, It’s outstanding, showing a sleek, elegant structure and concentrated, resonant depth of fruit. Despite its youth, it’s already marked by a subtle, nuanced complexity, enlivened by a vibrant chalkiness, and it finishes with superb length and finesse. It demonstrates the nobility and sophistication of the terroir, and it immediately claims a place as one of the best expressions of Aÿ available today. Last tasted: 3/17"

- 17 Punkte VINUM Sonderheft "World of Champagne" für den Jahrgang 2012: "Marc Hebrart steht für Winzerchampagner mit besonders viel Eigencharakter. Davon zeugt auch diese Cuvee: Aromen von Pfirsich, roten Beeren und Kräutern, mit mineralischen Untertönen, voller Ansatz, saftiger, reifer Bau, perfekt eingebundene Säue, sehr weinig und fruchtig."

- 94 Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni für den Jahrgang 2012: "The 2012 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Noces de Craie Grand Cru is a new wine from Marc Hébrart made from the Cheuzelles, Longchamps, Pruche, Chauffour and Pierre-Robert lieux-dits, all of which are planted on chalk in Aÿ. Strikingly pure and delineated, the Noces de Craie shows the translucence that these sites in Aÿ are capable of. Sweet floral notes lift over the sublime finish. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2016."

- 94 Punkte TYSON STELZER für den Jahrgang 2012: "Ay pinot noir is on full parade in a style that encapsulates presence and definition, with red cherry, mirabelle plum, red apple and fig fruit underlined by the biscuity, nougat development and creamy texture of bottle age. There is exuberance to its expansive palate, well controlled by the fine salt mineral texture oft he village, bright acid line and well-toned dosage on a long finish. An accurate and compelling representation of one of Champagne's most celebrated grand crus."

- TERRY THEISE 2019 Terry Theise Estate Selections Champagne:  "I have no idea why I’ve never done this for Champagne! Permit me to draw your attention to this short-list of indispensable masterpieces, some of which might have been below your radar.
THE GREATEST WINES IN THIS OFFERING ARE:
HÉBRART “Mes Favorites”
HÉBRART 2014 Spécial Club
HÉBRART 2015 Les Noces de Craie
THE GREATEST VALUES IN THIS OFFERING ARE:
HÉBRART Selection NV
THE BEST NV BRUT IN THIS OFFERING IS:
HÉBRART “Reserve”

- +++ TERRY THEISE 2019 Terry Theise Estate Selections Champagne: "To be sold later in 2019, this preview bottle was extraordinary, following on the heels of the masterly 2012. It’s 100% Aÿ PN, from Cheuzelles, Longchamp, Pierre Robert, Pruche and Chauffour. Another Coeur de cuvée, massale selection, deg 9/2018.Our “marriage of chalk” is surprisingly lapidary and ready. More seductive than the “Favorites” and also fruitier. It has a huge adamant length you did not expect—all the power is in the back, it only seems to yield. Like a sweet-natured person who always seems to prevail, or a sideways strength you don’t feel being used. A wonderful, surprising work of genius."

- 92 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, Alison Napjus: "Crème de cassis and marzipan notes are ripe and rich in this plush Champagne, enlivened by juicy acidity as well as zesty grated ginger, plum skin and tangy fleur de sel accents. Round and balanced, an accessible crowd-pleaser. Disgorged April 2019. Drink now through 2030."

- 17 Punkte GAULT & MILLAU: "Cette cuvée, issue des seules vieilles vignes de pinots noirs sur craies affleurantes, es tune reference du domaine et du village Mareuil-sur_Ay. Dès le nez, la cuvée bien nommée offre des notes de craie humide comme saupoudrée sur un matelas de fuits blancs juteux. Mais c'est en bouche qu la craie se dévoile le plus, avec fraîcheur, un côté presque crissant et un toucher de bouche où le grain de la craie révèle la poire juteuse. Superbe."

- 17,5 Punkte LE POINT: "Nez moisson, blé chaud, bouche savoureuse, large, dense, tendue et craie, finale relevée, un peu saline."

- 92 Punkte LA REVUE DES VINS DE FRANCE