Pascal Doquet
A vigneron since 1982 Pascal took over the family house in 1995 and worked with his family until 2004 when he became independent. It was at this point that he was able to focus his attention on sustainable viticulture and organic certification, which he gained in 2007.
I have really enjoyed the simplicity of Doquet’s wines. Always fruity, floral and fleshy, they show more of the subtleties of Vertus, Oger and Le Mont Aime than the crisp green apple notes that I am accustomed to in Mesnil sur Oger. That said his older wines hold together very well hinting at that Mesnil sur Oger minerality, although how much of this is due to previous techniques is difficult to say.
His rose is one of the better roses around!
Village: Vertus
Region: La Cote des Blancs
Type: RM
Contact: Pascal Doquet
Cuvée De Prestige:
Parent Group:
Year Founded: 1982
Hectares: 12
Bottles produced:
Style: Fresh, Fruity, Fleshy, Simple.
Terroir: Mesnil sur Oger, Vertus, La Mont Aime, Vitry le Francois
Vinification:
Viticulture:
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Recent Tasting Notes from Pascal Doquet
Pascal Doquet Le Mesnil Coeur de Terroir 1995
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 87-88
A huge step up in structure and style for this producer. Lemon gold. More vegetal and fresh with a bold acidity and fantastic …
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Pascal Doquet Le Mesnil Coeur de Terroir 2004
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 84-85
Caramel again. Step up in texture and structure. Doesn’t quit lift enough though for the food. Lovely sugar level. Floral.
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Pascal Doquet Vertus 1er Cru Coeur de Terroir 2004
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 81-83
Sweet toasty note. Mid to late palate doesn’t quite stand up to the food. Blackjack note as tasted before. Touch creamy. Cara …
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Pascal Doquet Mont Aime 1er Cru Coeur de Terroir 2005
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 82-84
Instant hit of oak with toast. Rolls across the palate beautifully. Much more salinity and crispness. A touch shallow on the …
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Pascal Doquet Mesnil Grand Cru Brut
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 83-84
Tutti fruity. Black jack. Front end opens up with food. Long sweet note. I’m a little confused by the structure of this wine. …
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Pascal Doquet Rose 1er Cru
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 83-84
Beautiful powerful nose. Vinous almost potty! Powerful structure to the nose. I love the sugar level. Good length. Layers wel …
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Pascal Doquet Horizon
Tasted:November 5, 2014
Score: 76-77
Fresh, fleshy ripe with a sweet stewy note. Cuts at the end rather abruptly. Touch of oyster shell.
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Pascal Doquet Rose Brut 1er Cru
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 80
Punch of seductive red fruit. Fleshy mid-palate. Good acidity. 25% pinot noir. 2008-2004.
read more…Base Vintage: 2008
Pascal Doquet Le Mesnil 1995
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 87-88
Rich nutty. Full of life. Keeping it’s lovely apple note. Leaning to cooking apple with a powerful acidity and freshness.
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Pascal Doquet Le Mesnil Coeur de Terroir 2004
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 83-86
Surprisingly muted nose. Much more intensity to the texture. Great acidity. All mouthfeel and not enough fruit. Interesting p …
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Pascal Doquet Vertus 1er Cru 2004
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 84-85
Much more tutti fruity and red laces. Sweet but with a slightly odd bitter end note that slightly detracts from the balance o …
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Pascal Doquet Mont Aime 1er Cru 2005
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 84-85
Yellow gold. More vegetal nose. Good bright palate with more green apple and mineral notes. Length is significantly longer wi …
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Pascal Doquet Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 80-81
Lovely light yellow gold. Ripe bananas. Yoghurt vegetal with a fleshy yet almost crisp apple mid-palate. How perplexing! You …
read more…Base Vintage: 2003
Pascal Doquet Horizon Blanc de Blancs Brut
Tasted:November 4, 2014
Score: 77-78
Lovely fresh mineral note. A touch of petrol. Fresh balance with tropical fruit midpalate. A touch too sweet. Crisp with a sl …
read more…Base Vintage: 2009