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Galen's House -- Westchester, CA

Tasted August 2, 2008 by Paul Lin with 1,015 views

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Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Allimant-Laugner Crémant d'Alsace Rosé France, Alsace, Crémant d'Alsace
88 points
A very nice sparkler for the price. Notes of unripe strawberries, unripe watermelons, and minerals. 88-89 points.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
90 points
One of my favorite NV Rosés. Notes of watermelon, fresh herbs, oyster shells, sea spray, and baked red apples. 90-91 points.
White - Sparkling
N.V. H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
91 points
Disgorged 5/12/2007. Still one of my favorite NV Champagnes. Notes of watermelon, honey, and green and red apples. Full in mouth with an excellent delineation of flavors.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
85 points
A simple sparkling wine with a slightly vegetal and funky nose. Zesty notes of unripe strawberries and toast.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Jean Milan Champagne Grand Cru Special France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
86 points
Disgorged 5/23/2007. Slightly funky aromas of vegetable garden and some toast. The palate is a simple and straightforward note freshly cut lemons. Slightly metallic on the finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
90 points
A very feminine Champagne with lots of elegance and finesse. Notes of lemon pound cake, biscuit, chalk and mineral.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Louis Bouillot Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Brut Perle d'Aurore France, Burgundy, Crémant de Bourgogne
87 points
Notes of watermelon, fresh herbs, and orange zest. Simple, but nice. Very good for the price.
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White - Sparkling
N.V. G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Mumm de Cramant France, Champagne
87 points
A light-bodied sparkler with notes of parsley, cut lemons, and buttered toast. Decent and a good degree of elegance, but no big deal.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Paul Berthelot Champagne Brut Réserve France, Champagne
87 points
Yeasty and chalky on the nose with a palate of red apples, caramel, and minerals. Slightly medicinal on the finish, but still enjoyable. 87-88 points.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Roger Pouillon et Fils Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
85 points
Tasted a little manufactured. Simple and sweet notes of candied red berries with a touch of saline on the finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Pierre Moncuit Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Pierre Moncuit-Delos Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
88 points
Disgorged 5/2007. Fairly assertive notes of brioche, lemon custard, mineral, and oyster shell. 88-89 points.
White - Sparkling
1999 Paul Berthelot Champagne Cuvée du Centenaire France, Champagne
90 points
A masculine Champagne with notes of toast, yeast, and honey. Tangy and lemony on the midpalate with a long refined finish.
White - Sparkling
1999 H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
91 points
Disgorged 5/12/2007. A rich Champagne with notes of caramel, mixed nuts, lemon cream, and cranberries. Slightly sweet on the finish, but a delicious wine with a long life ahead of it. My WOTN. 91-92 points.
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