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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wallenford on 9/3/2023 & rated 97 points: 這1999 RD Magnum 也好喝得太超過!! 果乾的香氣為主調，混合一陣陣的花香與辛香料的香氣。複雜度超高，卻又無比平衡，隨著溫度的上升，香氣不斷變化，簡直不要太迷人。
氣泡很細緻，量不多，目視已接近看不到，但入口後還能感在舌上的氣泡感。後味感覺綿綿不絕。 (197 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 1/21/2023: The 50 Big Bash (Harry's NYC): Almost messed this glass up with another wine and so I had the completely wrong notes. This was from a magnum and just incredibly fresh and bright and young. Drinking well now but many years to go and expect those years will add a bit more interest. (1036 views) | | | Tasted by maaike2 on 5/13/2022 & rated 94 points: Fine mousse, fresh, fruit and toast. Over time more complexity, your fruit coming through (Deg 2011). (685 views) | | | Tasted by FransS on 1/5/2022 & rated 95 points: A superb birthday dinner (Amsterdam): Subtle mousse, admirable acidity, some cocoa, showing hardly its age, gentle bitters, and an impressive aftertaste. (843 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 10/5/2018 & rated 90 points: Haut Brion - Mission Haut Brion battle (Restaurant Fitzgerald, Rotterdam): From magnum.
Slightly disjointed? (2890 views) | | | Tasted by ShannonC on 12/26/2017: Rich and balanced. Toast/brioche flavors. (2935 views) | | | Tasted by rlove on 12/25/2017 & rated 92 points: A nicely-mature version of classic yeasty, toasty, nutty Champagne. (From magnum) (2584 views) | | | Tasted by robertek on 12/16/2017 & rated 93 points: This was the second time I had it from magnum and last one was a big disappointment. This one however - a big positive surprise. Very elegant with nice subtle nose and good balance. This one will develop for many years. (2514 views) | | | Tasted by Pacherant on 12/1/2016 & rated 93 points: Lovely mature wine. Fresh notes and real body. excellent. from mag (4002 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 3/5/2016 & rated 94 points: From a beautiful magnum.
Dark honey in color, glossy. Rich & round, but also vibrant youthful. Light honey, light apple, yeasty and with a nutty finish. Layered wine and quite complex. The only negative is that sometimes it felt a bit too rich, almost monotonous rich but that's just a tiny bit of criticism for an otherwise great wine. 93-94 (3467 views) | | | Tasted by Christoffer78 on 12/31/2015 & rated 96 points: As wonderful as during previous tastings. The -99 RD is a truly magnificent wine with absolutely everything in its right place and nothing missing. The first impression exhibits deep profound oysters, sea and minerals. Then multiple layers of complexity slowly emerge as the time goes by. There is citrus zest, cinnamon, sweet brioche, confit de canard and lovely medium toast. This is an amazing nose... The palate is just as good with balance and superb integration as keywords. Everything is harmonious and the whole mouth coating experience is like dark velvet and luxurious silk. This wine is certainly elegant but it is also classy and powerful. With a length on the finish lasting some 55+ seconds this wine has gone from clarity to clarity. (Served from magnum) (3070 views) | | | Tasted by AWBryce on 12/21/2015 & rated 93 points: Masculine champagne, fresh, firm bead, deep fruit; excellent. (2628 views) | | | Tasted by Christoffer78 on 12/31/2014 & rated 96 points: A true wow experience and a simply an astonishing bottle of wine! This 1991 R.D. drinks superbly and all the classy Bollinger tones are found at first sniff. This certainly is bottled powerful elegance. At first the nose reveals dark brown toast, brioche, subtle honey a whiff of orange curd and classy almonds. After some aeration there are abundant minerals, shellfish and fresh oysters. This wine does have it all, but it is extremely well balanced with a creamy texture. The mousse is fine tuned and adds to the brilliant balance, acidity and fruit. This wine represents Bollinger when at its best. It is just amazing. The length on the finish lasts some 55+ seconds. A wonderful wine! Served from magnum. (4052 views) | | | Tasted by Christoffer78 on 12/20/2014 & rated 95 points: Wow, wow, wow! This is a -99, considered a 'less good' vintage, but this RD delivers a close to mind boggling drinking experience tonight. It drinks superbly right now and all the classy Bollinger tones are expressed. This is powerful elegance in a bottle. The first sniff reveals nutmeg, dark toast, sweet brioche, acacia honey and a whiff of orange curd. A second layer emerges after some aeration with minerals, shellfish and fresh seaweed. This wine has it all, but there is nothing over the top. It is wonderfully balanced, with a creamy texture making the taster long for another sip... The mousse is fine tuned and adds to the perfect balance, acidity and fruit. With a length on the finish lasting some 55 seconds, there is no doubt the 1999 RD represents master winemaking at its best. A lovely lovely wine! Served from magnum. (score is without doubt 95+, perhaps 96 too...) (2882 views) | | | Tasted by CManthei on 12/2/2014 & rated 93 points: More acidic than the 2002, this Champagne offers plenty of pears and golden apples that go along with the typical autolytic breadcrumbs and yeast. Nice fresh fruit, and lasting on the palate. Even some apricots in there... a beautiful Champagne. (2169 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Canada on 1/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Year 2 - Super Tasting 1 of 5 - David does Barolo (Kitchener, Ontario): From Magnum
Nose of ginger, mineral, dough, lemon cream honey and spice
The palate is powerful with clove, ginger, mineral, biscuit, spice, and white flowers. This is really rich with great mousse.
The finish is really long and complex.
I'd wait on any further bottles as this seemed really young. (2589 views) | | | Tasted by alittle on 1/18/2014 & rated 92 points: Year 2; Tasting 1 of 5; Dave does Barolo (1955-1999) (Dave's House): From magnum, popped and poured, then followed over the course of the evening. In the glass, light gold in colour with a fine bead. On the nose, a touch reticent at first, but eventually urfurls, giving way to notes of baked apple, grated ginger, crushed rock, lime zest, baking spice, bread dough, caramel and a touch of coffee. On the palate, quite rich and round, with a somewhat viscous mouthfeel and persistent mouse. Acidity at first is a little more disguised but eventually becomes more prominent, leaning to a medium level. The finish is long, showing good complexity, with tastes of baked appled, walnut skin, mineral, citrus zest and ginger. Showing fairly young at this juncture, and I think there is a bit of upside with a little rest in the cellar. (3030 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 1/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Year 2 - Super Tasting 1 of 6 - Dave does Barolo (Dave's House - Kitchener, ON): Tasted out of magnum. Pours a golden honey yellow. Nose is initially a touch muted at fridge temperature. Palate on the other hand is very rich, round, and showing the complexity to come. Leaning to the fresher side by bollinger standards, but still solidly in the bollinger house style. Notes of seabreeze, brown sugar, green apple, hints of caramel and brown spices. Palate has such excellent balance. Dosage, creaminess, acid are all in an excellent spot. Notes of fresh ginger, and mineral poke through as it is exposed to air. Not a knockout at this point, and I think it could improve with time. (3469 views) | | | Tasted by Vintjener on 11/25/2013 & rated 94 points: Tasted from Magnum.
Lovely yellowish color.
Expressive and fruity on the nose, complimented by a developing autolytic undertone. This has a long way still to go.
It is a light wine with dark flavour, where coffee, toffee and some red fruits still are at the front.
It is winderful, but did not open up to the extend I had hoped.
Still there is much more in this wine for the patient. (2196 views) | | | Tasted by Antti on 9/18/2013: From a magnum that had been opened the previous day, this is quite open from the get-go. Very fresh fruit aromas, a bit of earthy funk too. Balanced on the palate, showing more linear character than your usual Bollinger. Elegant and stylish. In overall impression more high-pitched and focused than the GA. Maybe not an RD for ages, but will offer loads of enjoyment for short to medium term drinking. (2311 views) | | | Tasted by avp on 9/17/2013: A magnum.
Strawberries and lime zest on the nose with floral notes, hint of wool, chestnuts, mushroomy earth and coffee.
Dry medium to full bodied palate with creamy fruit and surprisingly rich fruit. Strawberries, peach, prominent oak presence and hazelnutty toast notes. Long.
Surprisingly rich and round as far as RDs are concerned. Drinking well. A highly positive showing. (1655 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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U.S. Importer (add'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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