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| Community Tasting Notes (average 95 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 2/19/2022 & rated 96 points: not blind
A lot of fine bubbles, nougat notes, fresh, milk chocolate, dries fruits, some honey. Lovely aged champagne. Never drink a Cristal too young if you want to get the whole movie. The elegance remains but you get bunch of aromas. 96 (1232 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 2/15/2019 & rated 92 points: JT 35. Good intensity, clean. (1712 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 1/18/2019 & rated 96 points: Regular bottle in good coulor and filling. iodine in nose but mint chocolate, dry apricots and figs in the palate, good acidity structure. just over his peak. Nice mousseux but maybe a hint of acidity lack. 95-96 (1814 views) | | | Tasted by Tenuta Stefan on 4/4/2015 & rated 94 points: The bottle was mot in perfect shape (low level; C/D-stand). I bought this bottle because of the good colour. It is so much easier with old Cristal because of the crystal clear bottle.
Perfect golden colour. This wine had some sediment in the bottle.
Still some bubbles left.
Nuts, toast, caramel, brown sugar, mushroom and honey.
Lovely mouthfill! Elegant structure based on the mineral, nice acidity, lovely flavours. Long elegant finish.
If this wine had a better mousse and more bubbles it would have been a top Champagne. (4040 views) | | | Tasted by avp on 11/1/2012: Clearly aged on the nose with notes of figs and dried citrus as well as fudge, cinnamon, tar, meat and toasted nuts.
Dry palate with decent acidity bringing nice vivacity to the aged appley fruit. No moussé left. Saline touch, coffee, meat, chalk, cinnamon and loads of burnt sugar and toasted nuts. Lengthy.
Clearly past its prime and very aged, but packing still some fine complexity and definitely a breath of life. (5825 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 1/11/2012 & rated 94 points: A rare treat to taste this one, raisin, cognac type of aromas, fudge, overripe plums, figs. Awesome. (1122 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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