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Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Champers and Napa Cabs Blind - Fun Times! (Chateau Simms): This was part of a blind Champagne tasting that featured:

1. NV Ulysse Collin Blanc de Blanc Enfers (Extra Brut)
2. 2015 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill
3. 2015 Cristal
4. 2012 Leclerc Briant Château d'Avize, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Zéro
5. NV Selosse Lieux-dits Extra Brut Ay La Côte Faron
6. 2007 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth
7. NV Selosse V.O.

2012 Leclerc Briant Chateau d'Avize Brut Zero - This is on the oxidative side of the spectrum. Loads of citrus, tart apple and minerality. Blind I thought maybe one of the Selosse Champagnes. First time tasting and I was pleasantly surprised on the reveal. 94+ to 95 and very enjoyable!

Note: I typically love a non-oxidative style more than the oxidative style when drinking them without food, but with salty foods (think caviar), I actually preferred the oxidative style which went remarkably well with the food!

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