Thienot "Cuvee Alain Thienot" Brut Champagne 2008 (Champagne, France) - [JS 95] [JD 94] [WE 94]

Thienot "Cuvee Alain Thienot" Brut Champagne 2008
(Champagne, France) - [JS 95] [JD 94] [WE 94]


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"About the winery:
A contemporary creation, Champagne Thiénot was founded in 1985 by negociant Alain Thienot. Part of the Alain Thiénot Group, owner of brands such as Canard-Duchêne, Joseph Perrier and Marie Stuart, it is based in Taissy, near from Reims and currently owns more than 30 hectare (74 acres) of vineyards. About half of these are in Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, including Grand Cru Ay, Le Mesnil, and Avize; 1er Cru Dizy, Cumières, Pierry and Tauxières. About 60% of the grapes used are from their own vineyards. Thiénot also partners with growers among 20 different Cru vineyard sites, with long term contracts to supplement the supply of estate grapes.


Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - James Suckling:
"Lots of strawberry and lemon aromas with some stone undertones, following through to a full body with a dense, layered palate with medium bubbles that give the wine form and tension. Very vinous and intense. Comes across dry and structured. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two." (July 2022)

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2008 Champagne Cuvée Alain Thienot is based on 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and has the highest dosage in the lineup, getting 6.4 grams per liter. As with all these releases from Thienot, it saw 100% malolactic fermentation (although I'm not sure of the élevage). Light gold-hued, with lots of white flowers, chalky minerality, grilled toast, and assorted citrus and stone fruits, it hits the palate with a beautifully layered, elegant texture, bright yet nicely balanced acidity, and a great finish. This is another rich yet vibrant beauty that has a good 10-15 years of prime drinking ahead of it." (Mar 2021)

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Now properly mature, this ripe wine has great toastiness as well as a tight texture and minerality. Dominated by Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, the blend is taut, with beautiful acidity and elegance. Drink now." - Roger Voss (Oct 2021)

Jancis Robinson:
“60% Chardonnay (20% Épernay, 10% from each of Cramant, Avize and Oger, Cuis and Bassuet) and 40% Pinot Noir (20% Aÿ, 10% Cumières and 10% Pierry). Full malo. Disgorged September 2019, dosage 6.4 g/l. Pale greenish straw. Nicely integrated nose and good balance on the palate. It even seems almost sweet compared with Cuvée Stanislas. Quite complex with a creamy texture and a jewelly, crystalline impression on the palate. Very neat and very classic in that it's such an obviously well-judged blend of champagne ingredients. Just the ticket for current drinking." (Feb 2021)