Paul & Alyce's
Tasted Friday, April 1, 2011 by AllRed with 648 views
Paul & Alyce deviated a bit from the traditional still wine warm up, but no complaints here. Both of these were very nice, and particularly good values. I believe our host inidcated each of these could be found under $30.
Paul brought out a blind bonus wine after the tasting ended. I remarked that the "only time I had encountered such a heavy bottle was with the Neal Family single vineyard cabernets." Paul and I then engaged in conversation about Mark's wines. That alone should have tipped me off that this a Neal. I've got one bottle of this, and damn, how I wish I had a few more.
NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Sélection 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Pale color with aromas of minerals, citrus and biscuit. Fine texture, with pear, citrus and mineral qualities on the palate. Terrific acidity.
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NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Demi Sec 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
A little darker color than the first wine, also with a fine texture. Notes of ginger, biscuit and pear. Has some acidity, but also more fruit, though in comparison it's not quite as lively. Still, there's a richness here that many tasters preferred. A Demi Sec for those who prefer Brut.
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