December 31, 2018 - Last of the case. Was absolutely surprised. Drank the last bottle in 2011. This was the best it ever tasted! Had a nice golden hue, showed good citrus, light yeast. but had this great green apple flavor! Was incredible. The finish went on and on. Just kept on chewing 15 minutes after. Everyone wanted more but that was the last of the 1998 PJ Fleur. @perrier Jouet
August 28, 2016 - A little past its prime.
December 31, 2014 - Nice moderately yeasty, crisp citrus and tropical fruits on the finish.
November 28, 2014 - - Light gold color with small pearls and aromas of orange blossom. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of apricot and grapefruit with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish - Decided to try one last bottle on the post Thanskgiving brunch and had a big surprise. Amazing that it held its flavor and freshness after all these years. Smooth like you'd hope for and still holding the fruit. Nice!
December 3, 2013 - Not sure I'd fully put this on the downside, but would say it's mature and unlikely to improve. Cellared bottle, showing some oxidation, fine bubbles, decent fruit, good nose, faded fairly quickly.
November 2, 2013 - The wine looks Light gold. The legs are Fast. It smells like a ripe Peach and tastes like Peach, and Lemon. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Satin-like texture and finishes with a luster of its name sake. After 15 yrs the bubbles aren't quite full tilt. Remarkable retainage of its character.
April 29, 2012 - Cellared perfectly, opened at 45 deg, worried it may be past it's prime from what I've read here- <not unfounded>
My tasting from two sips, Citrus & peach w/ hint of lemon and a floral note.
<edit> 4/30/12 After some time to recall previous tastings, these bottles while kept pristine are on a downhill side! Accordingly I'm changing my rating. Must consume the remaining three with in the next month. <edit>
January 3, 2012 - - Yellow color with small pearls and aromas of geranium. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of peach and grapefruit with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - Most likely past prime but cellared surprisingly well for '98 vintage. Still has the citrus and floral notes. No time like a Rose bowl evening to roll out the old stuff!
November 5, 2011 - 11/2/11 - I think I drank this well past its prime. For this reason, I will not rate it. If you have a bottle, drink before it gets worse.
July 3, 2011 - Lively medium-sized bead; lovely notes of apple, lemon, and fresh croissant.