NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve
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Michigan Mostberg Likes this wine:
89 Points
Friday, January 21, 2022 - An ancient bottling (see 3 images posted), no degorgement or lot info indicated. Clear though cloudy at base of upright bottle with fairly deep golden color, modest effervescence. Red apple and cinnamon nose, stony pear and acidity added on the palate. Very grippy but pleasing pear finish. I love the recent bottlings with published disgorgement info and find this to be an excellent showing for a much older version.
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Comment posted by RolfT:
1/22/2022 2:58:00 AM - It might state disgorgement date on neck foil?
Comment posted by Michigan Mostberg:
1/22/2022 11:42:00 AM - Retrieved empty bottle from recycling bin, found 972304 printed on reverse side of front label (as pictured). Am guessing April 23rd, 1997 disgorgement, not quite as old as I had suspected.
Comment posted by RolfT:
1/24/2022 4:07:00 AM - maybe 89? I think if it had been from the 90's it would have a "mis en cave" sticker om the bottle neck telling which year the blend was from:
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