Danish Top 20 champagne blind tasting vintage 2012 (24 btls)
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Tasted Saturday, November 5, 2022 by Kim Gerner with 137 views
Introduction
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
2012 De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Umami Extra Brut 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This champagne: Lemon color. Delicate on the nose: Roasted coffee (disappears fast), lemon, grapefruit, wet stone, no apple. A little bitterness on the palate. I like nose better than palate.
This champagne: Gold color. Ripe and overripe apple, nutty, toffee. Opens up in the glass Just a little autolysis (bread dough). Already mature. Oxidative style. Reminds me of Marguet.
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2012 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 91 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This champagne:Lemon color. Delicate on the nose: Roasted coffee (disappears fast), lemon, grapefruit, wet stone, no apple. A little bitterness on the palate. I like nose better than palate.
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2012 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Les Bermonts 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Notes of toffee, caramel (sherry-like), walnut hazelnut and bread dough but also ripe apple and coffee. Very high acidity. In my opinion the bottle was unfortunately mildly Oxidized but still drinkable. As tasted I rated it 90.
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2012 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé 93 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: To be honest i did not expect such a high score. Lemon color. Notes of lemon, wet stone, toast and coffee (almost like DP/Bollinger). 93+
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2012 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru La Grande Ruelle 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Notes of overripe apple, nutty, toffee, caramel and dried fruit. Pretty mature. Typical Marguet oxidative style.
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2012 Marguet Sapience 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: For some reason Marguet's top cuvee has never really charmed me. Medium lemon color. Less mature than the other tasted Marguet cuvees but still oxidative style as expected from a grower like Marguet. Closed in the beginning but opens up a little in the glass. A little too neutral at the moment. Delicate both on the nose and palate, blossom, marzipan, nutty, no apple. A little bread dough on the palate.
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2012 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut 96 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Wow, unexpected outstanding. Medium lemon color. My favourite style, reminds me of great white Burgundy - with bubbles(!) Notes of lemon, a little stone fruit, toast, bread dough, dried fruit
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2012 R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru Saint-Vincent 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Notes of lemon and grapefruit , roasted coffee, brioche, bread dough, no apple, no oxidative notes. A little of the modern bitterness on the palate. Outstanding, 94+
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2012 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Le Parc 86 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Notes of green apple, dried fruit and bitterness. Boring but opens a little in the glass.
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2012 Philipponnat Champagne Extra Brut Clos des Goisses 86 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Notes of lemon and wet stone. Bitterness on the palate. (Too) aggressive mousse. Rating based on performance right now.
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2012 Champagne Fleury Champagne Sonate Extra Brut 93 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Deep gold color. Highly oxidative: Overripe apple, nutty, toffee, pear, lemon, wet stone . On the palate I love the delicate mousse.
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2012 De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée des Caudalies Le Mesnil 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Deep gold color. Closed at the moment. Notes of lemon, a little apricot, dried fruit, marzipan, a little nutty.
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2012 Philippe Lancelot Champagne Ivresse Sans Soufre 91 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Only produced 450 bottles! BdB brut nature. Oxidative style. Medium gold color. Ripe apple, almond, marzipan, nutty, toffee on the nose and palate. Grower style. No sulfur. 91+
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2012 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage 94 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: I am surprised. Outstanding wine. I rated it 94+. Notes of lemon, peach, toast, coffee, bread dough. no apple. Reductive style. I loved especially the nose.
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2012 De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée des Caudalies Avize 90 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: On the nose: Ripe and a little bit of green apple, strawberry and toffee. For some reason i did not find apple on the palate. 90+
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2012 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame 85 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Very closed at the moment. Faint scent of wet stone, lemon and blossom. On the palate also a scent of dried fruit (lemon, pear, apple).
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2012 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 93 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Gol color. Closed on the nose in the beginning but opens up: Red currant, toast and wet stone. Not closed on the palate but delicate including toffee and nutty notes. 93+
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2012 Moët & Chandon Champagne Grand Vintage 94 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: For me one of the surprises of this tasting: Much better than expected. I rated it 94+. Notes of coffee, toast, dried fruit, lemon and grapefruit (Bitterness). No apple. Delicate both on the nose and palate.
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2012 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Les Crayères 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Reduction but could be swirled away. Ripe apple, dried fruit, toast, nutty, lemon. Delicate mousse.
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2012 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 93 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Aromas of dried fruit, bread dough, lemon. The nose is outstanding (95) but too much dosage leaves me with a total rating 0f 93.
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2012 Dom Pérignon Champagne 92 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Delicate aromas of dried fruit, lemon, grapefruit, toast and coffee. No apple. Creamy mousse.
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2012 Henri Giraud Champagne Grand Cru Argonne Brut 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Medium gold color. Oxidative style. Lots of tertiary notes, Overripe apple, almond, nutty, hazelnut.
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2012 Perrier-Jouët Champagne Belle Epoque 94 Points
France, Champagne
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Lemon color. Non oxidative style. Extremely nice and delicate aromas. Dried fruit, blossom, toast. On the palate also strawberry and grapefruit (a little bitterness). Creamy mousse. 94+
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2012 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Blanc de Blancs Les Chetillons 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Horisontal half blind tasting of 24 top champagnes from vintage 2012. Conclusion: It is a great vintage. My topratings were to some extent unexpected. My winner was Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion which I rated 96. In a shared second place with 94+ were Legras Saint Vincent (unexpected but I don't forget that 1996 might be the best champagne I have ever tasted so far. Try to get a btl. if you can. It is difficult but worth it - still in a perfect drinking window), Veuve Clicquot vintage(!), Moet & Chandon Grand vintage(!) and Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque.
This wine: Non-oxidative style. Closed at the moment. Notes of dried fruit, grapefruit, lots of toast, A little bitterness on the palate. I had preferred a little less dosage, but still an excellent btl.
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