Golden color. Fine mousse. Nose of pear, some yeast. Similar on the palate with slight cinnamon. Great acidity. Still youthful in appearance. Lovely sparkler.
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Had nice yeast notes with hints of strawberry and citrus. It really has a fairly hefty body which I'm sure the 80% Pinot brings to the party. Really enjoyed it, but it was screaming for food. Unfortunately, it was long gone by the time any food was ready to eat. I think it would have been a great wine to accompany the Thanksgiving Meal.
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Consumed during Christmas 2007 in Chicago; I agree with Wine Spectator --> pear, spice and toast flavors mingle effortlessly on the elegant palate, finishing with persistence. Lighter body than the extended triage bottles.
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11/25/2021 - Rob MacKay wrote:
Holding up nicely after 22 years. Fully into the 'aged' category now. A nice surprise.
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7/21/2009 - cgrimes wrote: 92 Points
Golden color. Fine mousse. Nose of pear, some yeast. Similar on the palate with slight cinnamon. Great acidity. Still youthful in appearance. Lovely sparkler.
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6/20/2009 - mlawren1 wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful feel in the mouth with a crisp acidity underneath a lovely fruitiness. Hints of pears and melon and a hint of citrus.
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11/27/2008 - Beavis77 wrote:
Had nice yeast notes with hints of strawberry and citrus. It really has a fairly hefty body which I'm sure the 80% Pinot brings to the party. Really enjoyed it, but it was screaming for food. Unfortunately, it was long gone by the time any food was ready to eat. I think it would have been a great wine to accompany the Thanksgiving Meal.
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7/24/2008 - cabhorn wrote: 95 Points
Great sparkling wine!!!
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5/3/2008 - jtcseventysix wrote: 90 Points
Always a nice bottle; lighter and brighter than the extended tirage; fresh pear or apple with a soft, creamy texture.
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1/8/2008 - DiveAlaska wrote: 91 Points
Very nice sparkler. Fuller and less angular than the regular Brut but lighter and maybe a bit more subtle than the extended tirage. Excellent stuff.
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12/27/2007 - jtcseventysix wrote: 90 Points
Consumed during Christmas 2007 in Chicago; I agree with Wine Spectator --> pear, spice and toast flavors mingle effortlessly on the elegant palate, finishing with persistence. Lighter body than the extended triage bottles.
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12/16/2007 - mlawren1 wrote: 92 Points
Sweet pear with a hint of toasted biscuit over a very nice mouse. Beautiful sparkling wine.
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