Decanter - May 2009: ***** (2002 vintage)
Pure and youthful, structured, with a lovely steely acidity. Sophisticated,
creamy mousse.
Michael Franz (Wine Review Online, Oct.2008): 95 /100
Vintage 2002: A real connoisseur's choice (...) Terrific stuff.
Richard Juhlin - 4000 Champagnes / Champagne Guide 2008:
1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 are all exceptional wines, with that nose
of concentrated essence of chardonnay which is only to be found
in Clos du Mesnil, Selosse N and a few Grand Cru Burgundies (...) 2002
Fleur de Passion will become a legend.
1995: 95 /100 - 1998: 95 /100 - 2000:
93 /100
1996: 95 /100 - 1999: 96 /100 - 2002:
95 /100
1997: 94 /100
Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar:
Vintage 1999: 92 / 100 - Very
pure, penetrating,
uncompromising Champagne with strong soil character.
Vintage 1998: 93 / 100 - A
mouthfilling, suave wine with compelling inner-mouth perfume and aromatic
lift. A wonderful example of chardonnay grown on chalky soil.
Vintage 1996: 92 / 100 - Very
pure wine of considerable richness and depth. Finishes ripe, vibrant and
long.
Wines & Spirits december 2006: 92 /100 (Vintage 1999)
Wine's waxy texture melds apple skin with chalk in a youthful, severe
structure. This earthiness gives this a tannic feel, nedding age to develop
its baroque flavor.
Gault Millau Wine Guide: 19 /20 (2004) - 19 /20
(2002)
Complex and delicate. Sumptuous and dense on the palate.
Jacques Dupont - Le Point Magazine
Vintage 2000: 17½ /20 - The mouth is delicate,
round and creamy, well structured and very long. Exemplary.
Vintage 2002: 17 /20 - Intense, fresh, elegant, very long.
Vintage 2004: 17½ /20 - Creamy, mouthfilling, intense.
Highly delicate and generous at the time.
Vintage 2008: 17½-18 /20 - Long, delicate, very elegant.
Le Figaro Magazine - 20 nov 2005:
Fleur de Passion 1995 is one the ten favourite wines chosen by Enrico
Bernado "Best sommelier of the world 2005".
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