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Champagne Tasting

Sal's Beverage World, Elmhurst

Tasted December 3, 2011 by AllRed with 780 views

Flight 1 (19 notes)

White - Sparkling
N.V. Cristalino Cava Brut Spain, Cava
85 points
Pale color. Bright aromas of crab apple blossoms and citrus. Crisp acidity; stone, chalk and apple tones. $6.29.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
91 points
Medium bead, persistent mousse. Notes of toast, yeast and apple; smoky overtones. Tart citrus fruit, apple and biscuit flavors. Long finish. Usually one that appeals to me. $16.99.
White - Sparkling
2002 Argyle Vintage Brut USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
90 points
Dominated by Pinot Noir. Apple and toast notes; has a dirty quality that's appealing. Nice texture with good fruit; toast and smoke qualities. $23.49.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut L.P. France, Champagne
89 points
Yeasty, smoky notes. Palate follows the bouquet; apple and blanched almond qualities as well. Good acidity with a nice finish. $28.99. 89-90 pts.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier France, Champagne
92 points
Persistent mousse. Aromas of citrus, pear and florals. Fine bead; almond, toast and citrus qualities on the palate with soft smoky qualities on the finish. $35.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut France, Champagne
Aroams of yeast and cheese; dirty. Slightly offensive really. Flawed bottle.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
86 points
Yeasty apple notes with nice fruit and acidity on the palate. For $8.99, not a bad value at all.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Ste. Michelle Cuvée Brut USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
86 points
88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir; spends three weeks on the lees. Carb apple note dominates; follows through on the palate. Medium coarse texture. Nice acidity. $8.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Ste. Michelle Extra Dry USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
86 points
Zesty acidity with apple and peach blossom qualities. $8.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut France, Champagne
40% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. Notes of citrus and apple follow through on the palate with nice balancing acidity. Medium bead. $26.99.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
90 points
60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. Citrus and "dirty" floral tones with crisp acidity and a medium bead. Nice level of fruit on the palate; finishes well. $39.99.
White - Sparkling
2004 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne
90 points
Persistent mousse; soft bead. More doughy than most of the others today; smoky, citrus overtones & a nice finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française France, Champagne
88 points
Relatively deep color with notes of yeast and apple. Biscuit, apple and toast flavors. $35.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut France, Champagne
89 points
Toasty smoke and white fruit notes. Palate follows the nose. Persistent mousse and a fine texture; finishes nicely with good acidity. $26.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Piper Sonoma Blanc de Noir USA, California, Sonoma County
88 points
Floral and dark berry aromas. Nice bead; flavors of red berries and apple. $12.99.
White - Sparkling
2005 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut USA, California, North Coast
88 points
Apple notes with an underlying dirtiness that was quite appealing. Apple, biscuit and grapefruit flavors. $24.99.
White - Sparkling
2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs USA, California, North Coast
90 points
Notes of apple, dough and citrus. Medium bead; flavors of tart apple, citrus and biscuit. Nice acidity. $24.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Bouvet Signature Brut France, Loire Valley
86 points
Chenin Blanc. Melon and apple notes with a "dirty" overtone. Palate follows the bouquet. $13.99.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut France, Champagne
89 points
Yeasty, doughy apple and white fruit notes; hint of roasted almond/nuts. Medium bead, just a bit coarse perhaps. Nice fruit & acidity. $31.99.
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