Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of lemon, yellow pears, yellow apples and a hint of cream. Flavors of lemon, pineapple and yellow pears. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose started with a hint of diesel followed by notes of raspberries and camphor. Flavors of raspberries, berries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, a hint of ash, florals, spice, yellow pears and wet stones. Flavors of yellow pears, waxy apples and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
Light yellow color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of lemon zest, spice, sea breeze and a hint of waxy pears. Flavors of lemon, dried pineapple and tangy yellow apples. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of barnyard, leather, tobacco, herbs and a bit of mixed dark fruit. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, white pepper, smoke, plum and black berries. Flavors fo black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, wet stones, berries and a hint of licorice. Flavors of berries, spice and minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, florals, white pepper, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries, black raspberries and dark plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.
Brownish amber color in the glass, slightly cloudy. Nose of almonds, sorghum and licorice that carry through to the palate. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of white pepper, black cherries, cedar, soapstone and lavender. Flavors of black berries, black cherries, raspberries and a bit of plum. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink with a little air up front through the next 5 plus years.
1996 A. R. Lenoble Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of lemon, yellow pears, yellow apples and a hint of cream. Flavors of lemon, pineapple and yellow pears. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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