Leo & Cheryl's Place, Mpls, MN
Tasted Tuesday, May 14, 2019 by rocknroller with 272 views
This was a bit of a hybrid concept that was the merger of Leo's idea to do a whole goat for the group and Brad's suggestion we try to do a Bordeaux vertical. Ideas for producer shot around and Pichon Lalande quickly emerged as a good candidate for everyone to participate. We lost two at the last minute, but had a real nice group of eight. It turned out to be a beatiful night - a rarity so far this Spring and we had a nice early on the patio before moving inside to do the main event. The wines were all excellent, and Leo & Cheryl's goat impressed everyone. The Day of the Goat was a rousing success.
2008 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage 93 Points
France, Champagne
Light gold color. Drank a glass over 20 minutes. Another exceellent bottle of the '08 VC. This got your attention immediately, very elegant but ever so bright with a great mixture of fruit green fruits and sleek minerality, almond, not as toasty as some bottles, but still there. Loved this on a beautiful night on the patio. 93+pts.
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NV Collard-Picard Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Dom Picard Blanc de Blancs 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Small pour. Another winner that was in fine form tonight. Quite lovely and understated in a good way. Very pretty medium weight, orchard fruits and the minerality is full of river rock.
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2007 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier d'Or 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Very consistent with previous notes. Another elegant Champagne, red apple, nutty, stone, ginger and marzipan.
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