2010 Champagne Tasting (23 wines)

Famous liquors in Lombard, IL held their annual champagne tasting. This is always a good event (although this year the food was not as good since Francis was not cooking). The cost for this event was only $10. Here are my notes:

• NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  This California sparkler surprised me. Great value for $17. Fruity and round. 89-90 points.

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• NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec 85 Points

  France, Champagne

  This sparkler is just not my style. Too sweet for my liking. Notes of apple and cane sugar. 85 points.

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• NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Extra Dry 87 Points

  France, Champagne

  4th time I have had this over the last 7 years. No formal notes. 87 points.

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• NV Moët & Chandon Champagne Nectar Imperial 86 Points

  France, Champagne

  This had a solid bead but was too sweet for my tastes. I always get the impression that these sweeter champagnes are hiding flaws. 86 points.

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• NV Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvée Royále 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  This was a sharp and focused wine. Very fresh white fruit notes with good minerality. Excellent bead. 90 points.

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• NV Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  Plenty of citru notes in this sparkler. Rich, full mouth texture. Always a good buy. 90 points.

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• NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  I always find this wine wine to be consistently in the 88-89 points range and this bottle was no exception. Notes of almond and bread dough. 89 points.

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• NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  This was a dry and very clean champagne. Vibrant citrus notes with some tartness on the finish. 89 points.

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• NV Henriot Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 87 Points

  France, Champagne

  Crisp character with lemon/lime notes. This was served too warm at the tasting. 87 points.

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• NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut L.P. 88 Points

  France, Champagne

  This had a clean and pure profile. Notes of orange zest and citrus. 88-89 points.

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• NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  Always one of the better "regular" bruts from the larger houses. This had a little bite to it. Notes of almond past, baked bread and pear notes. 92 points.

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• NV Deutz Champagne Brut Classic 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  I've had this NV champagne in 6 of the last 8 years. This was a creamy champagne with bread and chalk notes. 89 points.

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• NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  Notes of citrus fruit and yeast. A solid and steady sparkler. 89-90 points.

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• NV Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Impérial 88 Points

  France, Champagne

  This stood out a little from the other bruts. Notes of peanuts and toast. Some saltiness on the finish. 88 points.

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• NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  Consistently a fine champagne although pricey ($160 at this tasting). Round and supple. Nutty character with bread dough and deep fruit. 94-95 points.

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• NV G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Cordon Rouge Brut 88 Points

  France, Champagne

  This has never been one of my favorite sparkler but this bottle was slightly better than what I've had in the past. Notes of pistaccios and white fruit. Salty finish. 88 points.

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• NV Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Very bubbly and light bodied. Lively fruit with good balance. 91 points.

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• NV Pommery Champagne Brut Royal 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  This had a little stink on the nose but it blew off. Fresh character. Notes of grapefruit. 89 points.

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• NV Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne Blue Top Brut 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  Crisp with apple notes. Tart finish. 89 points.

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• NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Cuvée Rosé Brut 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Always a fan of Rosé and this was nice. Very round with strawberry and lime notes. Fuller than most of the bruts at the tasting. 91 points.

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• NV Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne Rosé Top Brut 86 Points

  France, Champagne

  This had a little too much stink which detracted from the wine. 86 points.

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• NV Pommery Champagne Brut Rosé 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Despite being a Rosé, this was mostly light yellow in color. Notes of raspberry and creme fraiche. Tart finish. 91-92 points.

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• 2000 Perrier-Jouët Champagne Cuvée Fleur de Champagne 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  The only vintage champagne poured at this tasting. It was showing a little age but still drinking well. Sharp character with nut and dough notes. 92 points.

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