Ex-Maison
95 points - Vinous
94 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
19.5/20 points - Jancis Robinson
“This is the first vintage of Clos d’Ambonnay that I have had the pleasure to taste and it is an absolutely exquisite wine. The nose is deep, very pure and very elegant, wafting from the glass in a complex mélange of apple, melon, orange peel, brioche, caraway seed and an absolutely brilliant base of soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and quite opulent at the core, with beautiful acidity, utterly refined mousse, impeccable focus and balance and simply stunning grip on the very, very long, crisp and seamless finish. Like many of the top 1998s, the Clos d’Ambonnay will not demand any bottle age before providing great pleasure, but should have no difficulties holding gracefully for a couple of decades. A beautiful wine. (Drink between 2011-2030)"
“Exotic on the nose, with woodsy spice and bergamot notes, this luxurious Champagne is driven by vivid, crystalline acidity. A streak of salinity underscores the flavors of black currant pâte de fruit, whole-grain toast, clover honey and chopped almond. Drink now through 2034."
98 points - Wine Spectator
“This is the first vintage of Clos d’Ambonnay that I have had the pleasure to taste and it is an absolutely exquisite wine. The nose is deep, very pure and very elegant, wafting from the glass in a complex mélange of apple, melon, orange peel, brioche, caraway seed and an absolutely brilliant base of soil tones. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and quite opulent at the core, with beautiful acidity, utterly refined mousse, impeccable focus and balance and simply stunning grip on the very, very long, crisp and seamless finish. Like many of the top 1998s, the Clos d’Ambonnay will not demand any bottle age before providing great pleasure, but should have no difficulties holding gracefully for a couple of decades. A beautiful wine. (Drink between 2011-2030)"
97 points - John Gilman