Minneapolis Wine Club Champagne Tasting

The theme was Champagne but I thought the Mumm DVX stole the show as for $30 it was the best wine at the event. The Louis Barthelemy was way overated by WS at 95 and the Dom is always fun to try but not worth the money.

My favorite tonight overall without worries about price was the Henriot Rose by a little margin over the Henriot Brut. While not super complex it offers elegance and flavor without having to cellar it for a decade.

• NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Another good showing on this wine with apple pie, floral, lemon and minerals. A touch of sweet fruit on this one and a medium finish. A nice N.V. for $34.

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• 2001 Mumm Napa DVX 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  This is amazing stuff from the US with lemon, orange peel, chalk and minerals. It has a creamy texture in the mouth and medium finish. Very pleasurable and no flaws.

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• 2002 Louis Barthélémy Champagne Brut Saphir 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  Nice wine but almost seemed like a Sparkling Riesling with grapefruit, lemon and minerals. On the palate it picked up some orange peel and dough character. Not a bad wine buy certainly not a WS 95.

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• 2000 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut Millésimé 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  A little disappointed with this one as it was no better than the N.V. I had 3 night earlier. Dark gold in color with yeast, floral, baked pie crust, and gold delicious apples. Medium finish and good flavors overall but lack acidity.

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• 1998 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé Rosé 93 Points

  France, Champagne

  Myself and one other out of 11 liked this wine. Strawberry, pie crust, orange peel, floral and chalk notes. Not a big wine but more graceful. This should get better with age.

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• 1996 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé 93 Points

  France, Champagne

  Another nice showing for this wine with dough, mineral, lemon, apple and good acidity. On the palate some candied fruit and really good mineral streak. Should improve with cellar time.

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• 2000 Dom Pérignon Champagne 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  For the price I am not a buyer and this is really young but the Henriot Vintage from 96 is better and half the price. Chalk, orange peel, minerals, and dough on the nose and palate. There is a creaminess on the palate and has a medium finish.

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• 2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 91 Points

  USA, California, North Coast

  Very nice and it is fun to see my wife like a Sparkler under $50. Lemons, mineral, spice and good acidity combine to make this an outstanding value for $25.

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