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NV Champagne Tasting
1855 Bottle Shop
Tasted November 25, 2011 by ikileo with 528 views
Flight 1 (7 notes)
A tasting organized by a local retailer for the NV basic offerings (most of them) from the big champagne houses. Some hits and some misses. Not all NV Champagne are equal.
The Pommery was very good and interesting though, and my favourite.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuis
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: Beer and cider notes. Some rubber as well
Taste: Malt notes, very fresh with some cider flavours and green apple notes. Had a rather austere and rubbery finish. Mid-palate was ok.
Overall not really worth it at this point.
Nose: Beer and cider notes. Some rubber as well
Taste: Malt notes, very fresh with some cider flavours and green apple notes. Had a rather austere and rubbery finish. Mid-palate was ok.
Overall not really worth it at this point.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: Started off with some smelly socks but later notes of brioche and white fruits.
Taste: Toasty, white fruits carried over to the palate as well, finishes just slightly austere, but overall it was pretty decent.
Nose: Started off with some smelly socks but later notes of brioche and white fruits.
Taste: Toasty, white fruits carried over to the palate as well, finishes just slightly austere, but overall it was pretty decent.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut L.P.
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
This champagne was probably out for too long or a flawed bottle. It was flat with little flavour. Perhaps just some citrus notes.
This champagne was probably out for too long or a flawed bottle. It was flat with little flavour. Perhaps just some citrus notes.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: Flinty with some peaches and acacia
Taste: The one with the most fruity notes and some residual sugar. Slightly austere rubbery finish as well. It was ok.
Nose: Flinty with some peaches and acacia
Taste: The one with the most fruity notes and some residual sugar. Slightly austere rubbery finish as well. It was ok.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: White fruits as well as watermelon rind
Taste: dry, clean, toasty but with some fried fruits. Quite fresh as well. Not bad, if not for the price.
Nose: White fruits as well as watermelon rind
Taste: dry, clean, toasty but with some fried fruits. Quite fresh as well. Not bad, if not for the price.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: I don't know if it was flawed but this whole champagne seemed in an oxidized style, but still balanced. barley, malt and honey on the nose.
Taste: Fuller and richer on the palate than the previous ones. Rounder on the mouthfeel which was nice but a slightly short-ish finish. Pretty good, if not for the finish.
Nose: I don't know if it was flawed but this whole champagne seemed in an oxidized style, but still balanced. barley, malt and honey on the nose.
Taste: Fuller and richer on the palate than the previous ones. Rounder on the mouthfeel which was nice but a slightly short-ish finish. Pretty good, if not for the finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Pommery Champagne Falltime
Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
This was the champagne of the tasting for my girlfriend and I.
Nose: Japanese toasted rice and rice water. Scented herbs. Unique and attractive.
Taste: A honeyed texture, good focus on the midpalate, rich wine with along finish. well balanced, rounded in the mouth but persistent bubbles. Layers of lovely flavours. Very nice.
This was the champagne of the tasting for my girlfriend and I.
Nose: Japanese toasted rice and rice water. Scented herbs. Unique and attractive.
Taste: A honeyed texture, good focus on the midpalate, rich wine with along finish. well balanced, rounded in the mouth but persistent bubbles. Layers of lovely flavours. Very nice.