Saturdays at One - Volume 39

Tasted Saturday, December 11, 2010 by wineismylife with 442 views

Introduction

Today the theme was Champagne and Big Reds.

Flight 1 (7 Notes)

  • NV Ayala Champagne Brut Majeur 88 Points

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with steady beading. Nose of yellow pear, yellow apple and a hint of sherry. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and a bit of earthiness on the medium finish. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. Disgorged October 2008. 88+.

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  • NV Geoffroy Champagne Premier Cru Brut 89 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny and steady beading. Nose of ocean mist, yellow pears and wet stones. Flavors of yellow pears, tangy apples and a bit of cherry on the medium finish. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. No disgorgement date noted. 89+

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  • NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve 89 Points

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny yet steady beading. Nose of yeast, yellow pears and yellow apples. Flavors of candied apricots, apricot core and a bit of soaked pears. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. 89+.

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  • NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Tasted non blind. Pink color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny and steady beading. Nose of black raspberries, berries and strawberries. Flavors of strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. 90+.

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  • 2002 Ayala Champagne Blanc de Blancs

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny and steady beading. Nose of sea foam, ginger, wet stones and yellow pears. Flavors of granny smith apples, lemon zest and tangy yellow pears. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. 91+.

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  • 2006 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Tasted non blind. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of herbs du Provence, black berries, black cherries and currants. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. 90.

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  • 2007 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    Tasted non blind. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cocoa powder, potpourri, light notes of cedar and a mix of dark fruits. Flavors of berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. 90?

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