John and Erin's
Tasted Saturday, July 23, 2011 by rocknroller with 653 views
Nice little offline event featuring 3 vintage Champagnes, a couple of reds, and a two wonderful German Rieslings
The 2000 Vilmart Grand Cuvee d'Or was the unanimous WOTN getting all 8 first place votes. The 2nd WOTN by a hair was the 2004 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador. Thanks to John and Erin for hosting and Robert for the bonus Tokaj.
2000 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Ligth gold color. Nose doughy, yeast, tight, mineral, subtle fruit, green apple. Palate is mineral, spice, apple, the finish is bready, mineral driven and very dry.
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2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne 92 Points
France, Champagne
Light gold color. Gorgeous column of tight tiny bubbles streaming upward from the center of the flute, spectacular to look at. Sadly though, while this was very good, it was no where near the bottle we raved about 3 months ago. The previous bottle was just on a completely different level (both were from different sources, the most recent from a local shop). The nose has light florals, biscuit, citrus, some earth, minerals. The palate is crisp, with citrus and some tropical fruit, lively, a touch bitter on the finish today.
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2000 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier d'Or 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Medium gold color. Blend of 80% Chard and 20% PN. The nose starts off with earthiness, then minerals, some wood, perfume, citrus and pear. The palate is full bodied, great depth, fruity with pear, citrus mineral, wood and spices. Nice balance, clean, dry, and a LONG finish. Very complex, very good! Unamimous WOTN .
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