Initially this was musty like old chenin, but with some air it rounded into form and was a tasty treat, despite having barely a trace of petillance remaining. Moderately textural if not showing the amazing volume that aged Champagne can bring. Sweet and slightly spicy notes of marmalade, honey and ripe orchard fruits. Delicious if not thrilling.
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9/24/2019 - drwine2001 wrote:
Eclectic Older Wines from the Rare Wine Company with Mannie Berk (The Morris, San Francisco): Magnum. Slightly lighter color than the 1990. This too starts a bit mushroomy. Delicate, elegant weight. Fresher, better acidity, and much more fruit than the younger wine. Excellent Champagne now and for the next 5 years or so.
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7/13/2017 - 5laton wrote:
Initially this was musty like old chenin, but with some air it rounded into form and was a tasty treat, despite having barely a trace of petillance remaining. Moderately textural if not showing the amazing volume that aged Champagne can bring. Sweet and slightly spicy notes of marmalade, honey and ripe orchard fruits. Delicious if not thrilling.
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