90 first ever! Nice mouth feel, crisp, pleasant, green apple/pear on the nose and palate, light brioche in background but not as forward brioche/almond note as was hoping. Can see how this has wide appeal, but lacking some depth- will keep a few around for entertaining for sure as most will enjoy-
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I never buy VC, but it was really cheap by the glass at my local Mariano’s bar. So I could drink shit Prosecco or for the cost of 2, have one Veuve. Kim K. would be proud-I chose the Veuve. It was just fine. Really acidic, and a lot of green apple flavor. A little minerality and yeast as well. It tastes like what you think champagne tastes like. That is a plus. At its inflated price (other than at Mariano’s), however, I could do better at its price (easily). Would choose Pierre Moncuit over this any day. But for today, it was just fine.
Kept in private storage for one year. Colour very light yellow. On the nose very expressive. Honey, spice, applepie. On the palate rich, deep and spicy. Cream, honey, spices a little grape fruit in the background. Nice acidity. This is grand!
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No introduction needed. The only thing that I would add is that this has allot of bottle variation, maybe having to do with transportation and storage issues due to volume. And....A totally different animal out of Mags (+2 or 3 pts)
classic, as per. more secondary than fruit flavours. good with homemade fish and chips out of a regular wine glass. retained its mousse and flavours the next day.
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Great match with lox and bagels. Citrus and yeast in the nose. Creamy fruit in the flavor. Easy to drink though enjoyable. Balanced, medium length creamy finish.
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This time around I’m getting some fruit notes on the nose although they are soft. Beautifully searing acidity an light fruit as well as semi light minerality. Better showing than my last bottle. I drank out of an all purpose glass this time. Not a flute. I paired this with some seasoned semi salty chicken an it enhanced the flavor of the wine an the chicken
Purchased in 2021, no telling how long it was on the shelf before that. Still, very impressive - the mousse is so fine you almost can't describe it as bubbles. All the flavors are fully integrated. Even after waiting too long to open it, this bottle was a wonder.
Nose: slightly bready, ripe red apple. Taste: good concentration, red apple, lemon, peach pit, mineral.
Very good. I don't get the hate on this, it is thoroughly enjoyable. Overpriced? Well I used to be able to buy this for $42 6 or 7 years ago, and it's gone up to $75 as has most everything else, and more recently I can buy this for under $60. It's a no at $75, but a good buy at $60. In my market, you can't find much for less - Mumm for about $50 perhaps.
I've probably only had 2 Champagnes in this price range that I like more, and a bunch of wines around this price or more that I liked less, or a lot less. It's maybe not earth shatteringly good, but it's reliable.
Calling this a 90 today since I'm trying to stick closer to the Cellartracker rating assistant - bottom end of "excellent".
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Doesn’t wow me but If someone else was paying for it i would drink it again. I feel this would go great with oysters. Soft fruit flavors An ok drinker to sum it up
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Expected something super bready or briochy, turned out a bit more elegant with some sourdough and honey aftertaste. Nose: delicate, medium intensity, some baking goods, but not overly yeasty Taste: need some time to open up, first fruit and apples with sourdough bread and slight honey in the aftertaste. Low alco, medium- body, medium-high acidity, pretty long aftertaste
Not really my sparkling, i seem to prefer fresher ones
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Our favorite Champagne, nice toast-yeast prominent aromas, fairly full-bodied on the palate, good bubbles which still remained the following evening. Ric
I was gifted this, I'm grateful for that. Also grateful that I didn't pay $50 for it. This is my third review over many years. If I had tasted this blind I would have thought it was Extra Dry, not Brut. Yes it was still a fun drinker but there is better at the price. I remember a cleaner and dryer finish for my previous reviews.
Its a very polarizing wine on CT nowadays, is it the Caymus of NV Champagne?
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Not big champagne drinkers, but this was pretty good in our opinion. Nothing to terribly complex, but satisfying. There are probably better examples at a lower price out there, however, finding them would be a challenge with a lot of trial and error. The lower ABV is also welcomed, without lacking taste and mouthfeel. Sure, a little more depth would help and add to the occasion. Served with lobster risotto and veggies. Going to get some more to have for any random occasion. Happy New Year!!!
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Distinctly floral on the nose, but palate is a little disappointing—citrus and crisp acidity, but not very complex or long. Very good, solid—just hoped for more.
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Same as it ever was. Prickler ohne Überraschungsmoment aber mit eingebauter Wohfühlgarantie. Schmeckt immer gleich, irgendwie aber auch immer gleich gut. Hefe, Brioche, Kreide, gelbes Steinobst, feine Perlage. Am Gaumen zudem leicht zitrisch, sehr geschmeidig, cremig, mit charmanter Mundfülle und harmonischem Abgang. Gibt deutlich interessanteres, für Familienfeste aber eine sichere Bank.
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Pale yellow color. On the nose, some florals, vanilla, light toast. Palate is a bit disappointing and flavors are not defined well. Some citrus, vanilla, alcohol, general sweetness. Pretty meh, horrible QPR.
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Been a while since I've had the base Veuve, and this came across as solid, if not unremarkable. Creamy and toasty, with hints of Jonathan apple and clementine weaving in. Acidity is on point too. More of a crowd-pleaser.
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Hadn't had one of these in a while, and like many fellow CTers, largely disappointed. Thought the "Kim Crawford of Champagnes" had to be an exaggeration, but not far off. Many of the box-checking characteristics you would expect: pale yellow color, some citrus, vanilla and toast, and bubbles. But as many have said, palate is diluted and undefined, and the finish meringue sweet. Average is a pejorative, given past vintages. Embarrassed to have brought to Christmas dinner, especially at the current price - which is up at least 33% in the last couple of years.
One of the most popular Champagne that needs no more introduction. Light yellow, green reflection. Fresh, crisp, flavours of green apple, with hints of minerality and toastiness. Perfumed acidity, and lovely finish.
Served well-chilled in champagne flutes. I have found this producer to be consistently reliable. On the night this showed excellent mousse, notes of brioche, citrus and mineral. Fresh, light and lively on the palate.
What can I say about this champagne that hasn't been said before? It's a classic, and even though it's practically mass-produced at this point, it's still a winner and has a perfect balance.
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It is truly amazing that this is the number one purchased wine on Cellar Tracker. This mass produced Champagne is terrible and the Piper Heidsieck sampled today blew this out of the water. Sampled this 3 times from two bottles and it is simple with some toast, floral notes and some minerality. Very short finish and lacks concentration. For sure the most overpriced Champagne on the market and glad I did not spend $60 to write this note.
Citrus, stone fruit and fresh bread aromas leap out of the glass. The palate is smooth with a delicate mousse and soft acidity, leading to a medium - long mineral finish.
It's absolutely fine and it's nice. It's not cheap. I want more zing than this, more depth or interest for the money. But I'm not the market for Veuve and that's OK. It's OK.
An NV bottling from the early 1970's. There is a CLICQUOT WERLE crest in the place of the VCP crest present in the modern labels plus a small stamp in the neck, saying "Bicentenaire 1772-1972". 12% alcohol.
Medium-deep straw-yellow color. The nose feels quite old and somewhat oxidized with complex aromas of chopped nuts, some wizened golden apple tones, a little bit of ripe citrus fruit, light honeyed notes, a dried-fruit hint of Sultana raisins, a touch of ripe cloudberries and a whiff of browned butter. The wine feels ripe, firm and quite tertiary on the palate with a medium body and evolved flavors of tart lemony citrus fruits and sweeter notes of orange marmalade, some crunchy notes of green apple slices, light dried-fruit notes of Sultana raisins, a little bit of oxidative nuttiness, a hint of smoke and a touch of tangy salinity. The wine is high in acidity and there is still a tiny bit of prickly mousse. The finish is long, crisp and racy with an evolved aftertaste of ripe lemony citrus fruits, some green apple tones, a little bit of mushroomy funk, light metallic nuances, a peachy hint of dried stone fruits and a tiny bit of honeyed richness from the dosage.
A balanced and enjoyable bottle of old Veuve Clicquot. There's no denying that the wine is very evolved, but it still retains a good deal of fruit, freshness and complexity despite its age - basically the only things that slightly distract from the pleasure are the slightly mushroomy and faint metallic nuances in the aftertaste, which take a small toll on the final score. However, the overall impression remains firmly on the positive side and this wine was a solid example of nicely aged NV Champagne.
A somewhat older NV bottle. The label is of deeper, reddish-orange hue than the lighter canary-yellow label of today. The label also bears the text "BRUT" in all four corners of the label.
Relatively light lemon-yellow color. Dull, musty nose of mildew, water damage and damp cardboard.
Badly corked.
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Had the pleasure to once again start an evening with this toasty champagne. Flavors are more citrus imbued with tangy and acidic mouthfeel. Lemon with slight almond on the finish. These are consistent bottling year after year. The main difference is that they are now more pricey than just a few years ago.
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Bottle had been laid down for 18 months, not clear when disgorged. Soft mousse, rich in the mouth, baked apples, not so much of the biscuit character. A decadent accompaniment to a fish & chip supper
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Fresh, crispy, with yeast on the nose, brioche and Mayer lemons but also apricot on the palate, and medium long ending with some oak. Never great, always reliable.
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A private family dinner at Ekstedt at the Yard (London): Consistent with previous. With flambadou oyster/aubergine (caramelised in beef fat, with juniper smoked apple and seaweed truffle), then with six-hour smoked/baked aubergine with cucumber/dill sauce.
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Nose of bruised red apple, some brioche, hint clove High acidity, med+ fizz Flavours of tart green apple, lemon, lime, mandarin pith Good balance, great length, good intensity, minimal complexity (but it is a NV)
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12% alcohol; tasted at Fire Steakhouse and Bar, Dublin, Ireland — our last night in Europe to attend the Glencardiff, Bantry Bay House wedding of good friends; cork came out with a medium pop; more body than we’ve been used to in sparkling wines and champagne, with hints of apples, pears and stone fruit; still not especially fruit forward or overly sweet; a seemingly simple champagne that ends up fooling you in its complexity, through its long finish and ability to pair; enjoy solo (with friends!) or pair with +/- umami foods; we had bream and tiger prawns; it couldn’t have been better
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Meh. There isn't much to say here. Nothing special, but definitely not bad. Simple and lacking in complexity. Not worth the money, way better alternatives at the same price or even cheaper.
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Bienvenue a Champagne; 4/20/2023-4/29/2023 (Les Crayeres, various restaurants, Les Avises and a many wonderful producers): I’ll admit I’ve been pretty shall we say wine snobby about this. It’s a gigantic production. Relatively expensive (at least compared to some very good growers that I like). Always more money on restaurant lists because it has the brand recognition. And so a wine that I actively try to avoid. Of course I should know that when you are doing a tasting at Veuve Cliquot you are likely to get served this and to their credit it was always out of magnum which does taste better. Let’s put it this way - if your goal is to make a wine that tastes truly the same every single time you make it and that has a reasonable quality to it there is a talent to that and when you need to make it in quantity an even bigger talent and the house does that very well. We have not been above getting a mag for parties where people are perhaps less intensely focused on wine and a big bottle of that never fails to get people excited. Also the story is beyond charming - she was a pioneer and the amount she did for champagne is really something. So for all of that I will say this might have been the best yellow label that I have had and while I don’t think I’m going to start seeking it out perhaps I’ll be a bit less negative in the future.
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Color is pale gold. Bubbles are medium sized and slow to the top. On the nose, I get bread, butterscotch, biscuit and sour dough. On the palate, again the biscuit, with sour dough and yeast coming through strong. Finish is dry and long.
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Short mousse. Tart green apple and ginger notes. Flavors of green apple, biscuit and something along the lines of toasted almond skins that impart just a little pleasing bitterness on the back end.
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Middag med A+N och P+H i Sundbyberg (A+N, Sundbyberg): (Bottle from the late 1970s) Golden yellow colour with a mature nose showing butterscotch, minerals and candied lemon citrus and opens up with dried fruit, some fresh cut grass and some dark chocolate in a delicious way. Mature palate showing red apples, butter and minerals with dried fruit and some herbs on the lengthy finish. (Still showing very well with 40+ years extra cellaring)
nice wine but was about 4 yrs old and had developed some secondary characters which detract from the freshness of a sound vibrant wine. That said nice fruit and acidity and still enjoyable
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(Disgorged in 2004, base year 1999) Yellow colour with endless streams of fine bubbles and with a maturing nose showing red apples, minerals and citrus notes and opens up with milk chocolate and cream in a very pleasant way. Fruitful palate showing a red apples acidity with a pleasant butterscotch note on the mid and with some drying fruit on the pleasant finish. (Probably best with 4-12 years extra cellaring)
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Decent champagne, nose of apple, citrus, raw almond. Palate had nice bright profile, effervescent bubbles, little tannin, dry. Fruit forward with some secondary notes, not overly complex. Pretty solid, not mind blowing but a fair representation.
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Hadn't tasted it for a while. It showed better than expected. Harmonious with decent autolysis character and a little citrus fruit. Clearly lacking a little in length and complexity but otherwise fine.
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Opened 5 bottles for Andrew's toast last night....not a blockbuster by any means but for the group there, this was a quite nice experience. Enjoyed by everyone for what it is, a very consistent performer, versatile enough for any occasion. Nice bubbles, nice mousse, pleasant acidity, just the right amount of 'dry'. Never fails to please a crowd.
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This is my favourite of the big houses! On the nose generous; fruit, lemondrops and cream and almonds. A rich but elegant taste that unfolds in the mouth, acidic and juicy at the same time. Generous fruit; yellow apples, lemon drops, grapefruit juice and something a little tropical, like starfruit. Surprisingly long finish.
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C'était probablement la 10 ième, la 15ième (?), fois que je dégustais... et c'est la première fois que j'ose commenter.
Pur, on l'accorde, le vin demeure toutefois très sec, l'attaque est plutôt dure et la bulle trop pétillante à mon goût, ce qui empêche de lire les vins blancs qui composent l'assemblage.
Il y a des champagnes plus charmeurs et à meilleur prix. Non, ce n'est pas mon préféré.
(**1/2)
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PNP. Cider color. Biscotti and brioche on the nose. Somewhat coarse bubbles. Good acidity.
This is a reliable, albeit generic Champagne. May have been served too cold, which diminished the nose. This was at a friend’s New Year’s Day celebration, so I had no control over prep.
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From two 375ml. Consistent notes to both bottles. Not as fresh or vivacious as I was hoping. But this was typical Veuve, with just enough energy and fruit to go along with bottle-age maturity and yeast and brioche complexity.
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Still has tight bubbles and a pale golden color. Aromas of apple, white peach, almond, and walnut. Palate is the same, with some lemon rind and cream. Dampened acidity highlights a nuttier finish. Believe this was circa 2012, but not entirely sure.
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Finally got to try this on NYE. We drank Cava first and then this. Probably the best Champagne I have had so far, worth the hype. Light and elegant. Apple, minerality, and good acid. The hangover isn't the best though.
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From 375ml. Bright, pale gold color. Aromas of brioche with powdered ginger, white florals, fresh pear and hints lemon zest. Bright and racy on the palate highlighting green apple & orange citrus fruit with slate minerality, moving toward yeast toastiness and fresh floral depth. Medium to full in body, with broadly beaded structure and steely acidity, finishing with zesty white peach and toasty moderate length.
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clear, pale gold colour, very fine perlage, clean light/medium aromas of red apple, pear, biscuit, bread dough, yeast; dry, vibrant, lingering acidity, medium(-) body. very good.
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Brioche, tropical aromatics, apples. No disgorgement date. Medium to dark yellow. Probably been in the bottle for some years, but unknown. Number on cork is V11A? Unsure what that means.
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Very light colored, very faint pale yellow heading towards clear. Attractive nose. Palate not overly complex but medium mouthfeel. Ripe pear, lemon zest. Touch of sweetness at the finish.
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Pale yellow with a generous stream of fine bubbles. Nose of saline, green apple, lemon zest, caramel, and a bit of brioche. Less rich than I remember it being. Ample lift from the bubbles on the tongue. Medium bodied, high acidity, and a bit sweet. Green apples, tart oranges, and bright lemons. Finish is clean and crisp with lemon and orange zest, bit of toast, and saline. As it warms up some, the finish develops some caramel notes and my lips become sticky after sipping a glass.
To sum it up, this is a quality wine, but it is not special. I do not think this justifies the price I paid of $50. It is lacking the qualities I am seeking in a Grande Marque NV Champagne. I rather grab a Roederer Collection, or for a few bucks more, a Bollinger Special Cuvee.
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Pears and apples on the nose and taste. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Overall, a simple, but well balanced classic NV champagne for the average crowd.
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(Disgorged in 2022, 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier and 30% Chardonnay, dosage 10 gr/L) Nice and pleasant with a touch of bread on the nose and a pleasant acidity. (Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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This is an older bottle, at least 10 years since release with the longer foil than the current marketing style. Golden color, bead still fine and flowing, notwithstanding the cork was soaked and would not expand after being pulled. Plenty of golden apple, mature lemon peel, a touch of caramel and yeast.
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Marketing 101. This NV is terrible for the money. $60? Candied fruit, minerality, dough and floral notes. Short finish and lacks complexity. The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is far superior for half the price.
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Good bubbles, a bit on the sweet side as compared to another Champagne, Jacquart, drank on ship in Bordeaux, lots of flavor, might drink again but pricey.
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Highly recommend. Excellent solidly reliable NV champagne enjoyed as a starter wine at our wine club tasting. There probably is some way to determine which vintages are blended in and this is the current release. A reasonably good consistent QPR wine. Pale yellow, clustered small bubbles, clean, crisp, nicely acidic and well balanced with a lovely medium length finish. Nose intense, bright and effervescent with lees up front developing into citrusy notes. Flavor profile warmer with lees and baked bread up front with banana, mango, lychee, yellow apple and a green tea finish. Just lovely.
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Elegant classic brut champagne. Light golden in color. Aromas of baked goods and fresh apples. On the palate, flavor notes accurately mirror aromas with nice acidity. Excellent effervescence with smooth finish.
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Yeasty, brioche-y nose, with a palate of almond, spice, and general oxidized nuttiness, with high acid that's balanced by a savory, long, almondy finish.
We're not really sparkling wine fans overall, and certainly not qualified to evaluate Champagne, but we get why this one is respected. The finish really made it especially enjoyable for us.
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First time tasting this champagne since I began taking wine (and champagne seriously). I was disappointed in how one-dimensional I found it. Nose was simplistic, and palate gave off just basic citrus and little of the toastiness that one might hope for. Acid, however, was quite high. If looking for a basic house champagne I personally would suggest the brut Roederer ahead of Veuve. You might even save yourself some money in the process. Happy for any thoughts on this.
Engagement dinner with Andrew & Kala.....this was one of the better bottles of this in recent memory. Fresh, citrus, mild bisquit notes, effervescent. Nice bubbles.....enjoyed by all!
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The wine looks light gold colored. The legs are medium. It smells like baker's yeast and almond. The body is medium. The wine has a smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
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Agree with SH WU. To start for me this is too sweet for a brut. The nose is fine although not pronounced, taste somewhat indistinct with green apple and citrus. I didn't detect much of any older stocks in the blend, no yeasty bread dough, brioche, etc. Picked up on a whim at Costco for $50, less satisfying than the de Margerie odd shaped bottle for $24. Having not had a VC for years, this is a very disappointing offering I'm not excited about drinking for the rest. I don't hate it but for the $ better off with Roederer Estate from CA.
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Last minute celebration last night after receiving some good news. This followed the Pol Roger and paled in comparison due to a much simpler flavour profile.
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Med lemon. A very stereotypical styling of champagne with a more pronounced sour twang on the finish. Strong autolysis notes of yeast, bread dough, green tart fruit, crabapple, unripe peach. My least favorite bottle of the night, especially when comparing QPR here. 86 pts
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Stone fruit and some yeasty notes (brioche, mushrooms). Super fresh with nice acidity and a clean finish. Although it’s not the hippest champers, probably owing to its ubiquity (I most recently got a bottle for 46$ from Sams Club in Florida while on vacation), it’s my go- to NV at this price point owing to its quality and consistency. Better than Bollinger or Laurent Perrier or Moët IMHO. On par with Piper-Hiedsieck, which is a different animal, yeastier and more bodied.
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Pale lemon colour. Baked Yellow orchard fruit, some lemon peel, brioche, mushroom. Fully developed. Off dry, Med+ acidity, fine mousse, med finish. Good quality NV champagne, but lacks the complexity and intensity of others (eg Charles Heidsieck).
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This one just never disappoints, no matter the occasion...which today was just a long hot work day....chillin' at home afterward with the Mrs.....and she was up for a white, so why not a happy little Champagne? This one is all too often looked down upon by the heavy duty Champs people on here but, I'm sorry.....it's just a nice, consistent damn good little Champagne. Not too malty as Dom P can be.....beautiful light citrus throughout. How can you beat this for under $40?
Side note: this is a bottle that's been chillin' in the cellar for 4+ years. Does it pay any to age these things?
drunk as a second bottle after Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque for brunch. colour: nice gold yellow with shallow. in the nose very fruity and yeasty, brioche, toasty, can be felt. very simpel not complex in the mounth. still fresh and fruity. Apricot and peach and ananas. longevity exists but not overwhelming. brut, medium alcohol
Gifted by traveling companion son Joe & shared with Nita & I on night 1 in Treasure Island Fl on a 100pt 72 degree night on our patio looking at the ocean. Yes! The yellow label is always reliably tasty w/ plenty of depth, concentration & finesse. Great with cheese & charcuterie.
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Spectacular performance fr this "run of the mill" VC (Veuve Clicquot).
Surprised us with such bright and fresh green apple and citrus notes with a delightful acid punch, and as it mellowed and warmed up over the evening ..
Brioche and butter notes came through showing this humble yellow-card VC punches above its weight! Thanks to WMK for this new year's treat, on our Pontet Canet 1990s Vertical tasting session at Champignon Oasis Square.
Superb service and great food too. Banter and random chats all night on wine notes & life...
Malaysia, 7 Jan 2022
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I was a little skeptical but after dusting a bottle of Laird Mast Ranch Cabernet by myself as that’s what happens when others are drinking beer or bourbon. Need new friends! it was the perfect match after bottle drink. Thank God I had a 1.5L as it was a crowd pleaser. Great everything and onto the next bottle!
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This is obviously a very famous Champagne, and it's quite good, if not nearly as good as one should expect from a $75+ sparkler. It's fruit-forward, with heavy emphasis on orchard fruit like apples and pears, but there's also an intriguing smoky note, as well as some salty brine that enters on the mid-palate and leads to a dry finish with decent length, while the mousse is very elegant. There's also a bit of toasty character, reflected in the general smokiness, but unfortunately the sweet fruit really does dominate. There's just a lot better to be found at the price, and I find many regional crémants to be better at just a third of the price. It's the name here that sells, but the product doesn't live up to the hype.
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I've never held this wine in very high esteem, but it sure is very consistent, balanced and generally well done. Just not complex enough for the price point to me. Went quick though and I wish we had another glass.
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Half bottle, Fruity, golden color, not the strongest bubbles, could use more acid for my taste, drank with Peking duck and dim sum, have another bottle, no disgorgement date.
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Intense and pleasant. Notes of dried apricot, white cherry, biscuit, honey, candied lemon zest, nuts with striking gorgeous acidity and toasty aromas of aging in the bottle. So well-balanced between the freshness of the fruit and some toasted and vanilla aromas. Creamy long finish.
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Nose is fairly strong, I smell green apples and maybe apricots and citrus rind. On the palette, green apples predominate come up with wonderful wonderful find bubbles and lovely drawing us. It is great with Margarita pizza tonight! This is one of our favorite champagnes!
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No character, no specific taste or smell, would bever buy this uninteresting wine! This is more of a marketing succe than a wine to long for! Short in taste, acidity and a sense of steel tank!
Will not buy!
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Aromas of bread dough, mineral, slate, and hint of lime. Flavors of bread dough, shortbread, mineral and saline. Ends with a mineral driven finish of 20+ seconds. Best bottle of this I have had in a while.
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This is a relatively inexpensive wine with lot of common favors. Neither too dry nor acidic. But if you prefer drier with less sweetness, the Cristal and Dom may be different choices . 🍎 and 🍐. Good bubbles but not as great as Cristal and Charles Heidsieck when I view them side by side. Light gold color with short to medium finish.
My family and I dont drink this all that much anymore but this is still good! I think the qpr is not quite there to justify it, but its good in a basic way. If there is one champagne to chug, I think this is it. Some lemon, a little bit of chalky mousse afterwards.
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A gift from my uncle to my father. Quite an old bottle, packaged in a style that hasn't been used for 5-6 years, and this was obvious once we started on it. Somewhat oxidised, but not offensively so, with delicious sherry-like notes and lots of richness. Yummy, but not to everyone's taste.
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Pinot Noir (50-55%) Chardonnay (28-33%) Meunier (15-20%) from as many as 50 to 60 different crus with 30-45% reserve wines. Aged at least 3 yrs in the Crayères cellars (in chalk tunnels in Reims). 12% Abv. Dosage 10g/L History: Founded in 1772. Acquired by Louis Vuitton in 1986 (LVMH since 1987) Cellar Master: Dominique Demarville (till 2020) Didier Mariotti (since 2020)
A(ccuracy)=2: Bright straw/yellow. Soft mousse and mild perlage. B(alance)=2: Modulated components with adequate structure. C(omplexity)=2: Apple, biscuit, hint of candy. D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10
Standard fare and safe bet, but lacks distinctive character.
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Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Another bottle and another great experience with the good ole Veuve. I don't need to rehash how I think VC gets so much undeserved scorn. It's an excellent wine even though there are about three trillion bottles of the stuff every year.
Green apple on the nose, Lemon sherbert on the palate, lots of ripe vibrant citrus fruit, creamy texture. Really lovely. Always think of Veuve as rich and blowsy, where as this is lean and linear. Tried blind.
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Pale gold with fine bubbles. Green apples, pears, lemon with a discreet vanilla scent. The bubbles and the acidity bring forward the green apple and lemon, almost grapefruit-like notes that are found on the palate, as well as a bit of brioche with a tinge of ginger bitterness in the medium finish.
Paired with a decadent bacon mac & cheese and it was a wonderful pairing! The acidity cut right through the fat and the apple flavours really contrasted beautifully with the flavours of the dish.
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Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. We drink a ton of the good Veuve and it almost always delivers. When I went to write this note, Cellar Tracker said that we had 12 bottles in the cellar. Nope. I found four. Yowza. I need to keep better inventory, but I do not need to write another note for this wine--stellar as pretty much always. At least I think. There are eight bottles that I have no record of whatsoever.
Bottle that has remained indeterminate (several) years in the cellar of my parents and whose narrow cork has allowed recorcking on successive occasions during lunch. Intense golden colour with a more than acceptable level of delicate and brittle bubbles. Aromas of orange peel, nuts and sweet spices. Beautifully combined to sign a balanced but also dynamic champagne. On the palate it is simply delicious for an NV: fatty with a central acidity corridor and a comforting final bitterness of peach bone that ensures a long persistence. I wish all The Widow bottles were like this ...
Botella que ha permanecido indeterminados (bastantes) años en la bodega de mis padres y cuyo estrecho corcho ha permitido recorcharla en sucesivas ocasiones durante el almuerzo. Intenso color dorado con un más que acceptable nivel de delicadas y quebradizas burbujas. Aromas a piel de naranja, frutos secos y especias dulces. Bellamente combinados para firmar un todo equilibrado aunque también dinámico. Al paladar es sencillamente delicioso para tratarse de un NV: graso con un corredor central de acidez y un reconfortante amargor final de hueso de melocotón que asegura una larga persistencia. Desearía que todas las botellas de La Viuda fuesen así ...
Enjoyed this celebration bottle courtesy of Erin’s high school GFs upon buying the Denver condo. Sat on the vacant floor and sipped champagne and ate caviar. Caviar was saltier than ideal & champagne dosage was higher than I prefer.
I was hoping for more brioche and toast notes than were present, this was sweeter than expected and fruitier, citrus generally, than expected. I enjoyed it but enjoyed it less than expected. Big brand name brings big expectations and this didn’t deliver in the same way that Dom would when paying for the lavel. Not in my eyes a meaningful step up from a $30 champers except we got a cool box and crown cap.
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Fresh, energetic, expressive and well balanced aperitif style Champagne. It is a little too sweet to nicely drink through the course of a meal although that is slightly nitpicking.
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Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. There is a decided difference between the regular, 750ml bottles and the 375ml half bottles. While the standard sized wines are amazingly consistent, the smaller ones are, well, not. While I can't make a sweeping generalization due to the fact that the origin of these wines are, well, suspicious, it does seem to lead credence to my contention that half bottles are, well, stupid.
Die Veuve ist mir immer wieder eine Freude. Ein herrlich ausgewogener, leicht fruchtiger, wohlig trockener Champagner. Frisch und knackig. Anmutige Farbe, feine Perlage. Dezent erdig, mit Röstaromen, einem Hauch Teig und himmlischem Duft und Geschmack nach frischer Brioche. Die plötzliche Erinnerung an ein französisches Frühstück ist keinesfalls abwegig. Vollendet harmonischer Abgang mit dezent herbem Nachhall. Konsens-Klassiker und Crowd-Pleaser. Perfekt für den Einstieg.
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(Tasted blind) Mid straw with a steady stream of bubbles. Pleasant autolytic characters of oats, oven-baked ciabatta rather than sourdough, subtle spice, sweet nectarine and lemon verbena. Soft and creamy entry cut by piquant acidity, there is a fleshy core of fruit and gentle autolytic characters. Medium-bodied, there is sweetness on the finish that personally doesn't do anything for me. Good, mid-ranged sparkling wine.
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Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. I am likely going to come across a few detractors with this statement, but the Veuve is solid. A bit short of spectacular, for sure, and I guess that is why more than a few take shots at the widow.
Had a bottle that had laid down a few years. The acidity is somehow shadowed by mellow fruit and toasted coffee like aromas. For its price, this is just underwhelming.
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Pale gold color, mellow beads. Nose of Asian pear and marzipan. On the palate notes of green apple. Acidity is quite pronounced and dominates.
For being 9-11g/l dosage, it still does not seem to balance out the acid.
It lacks finesse and depth compared to other champagne at a similar price point.
You can get cremants with similar flavor profiles for nearly third the price. It really feels like you’re paying for the marketing over what’s in the bottle.
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. What can I say? This sheet is consistent. Another great bottle, consistent notes.
Purchased as a backup in case the '55 vintage needed pepping up (in fact it didn't, though I tried the mixture anyway). Pale lemon colour. What I'd describe as a classic VCP nose, very biscuity, light and sweet with lime and white flowers. The taste is good, again light with sweet apple and soft (but not too low) acidity. Pleasant and surprisingly similar in broad style to its 66 year old sibling, albeit far less concentrated. I think this offers poor value at the RRP but it's a well made champagne for those who want something light and frivolous. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid/Co-op, £40].
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Nose The wine exhibits pronounced intensity with aromas of pear, green apple, lemon, peach, brioche, and chopped fresh parsley
Palate The wine is dry with pronounced intensity, medium body, medium alcohol, medium acidity, with flavors of green pear, lemon, green apple, lime, bright herbs, and fresh baked yeasty roll with a medium mineral finish.
Conclusion The quality of the wine is good. It is youthful and should be consumed now. Life and wine are good!
Realtor gave this to me so we opened it with Thai takeout. Good for that purpose but thinner than I remember these being. Low fruit and finishes quick.
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Pale mossy yellow Nutty brioche, lemon notes, dusty Nice mousse, boisen berry, tart, but not overly dry. Tastes like the nose. Medium finish. Decent value. Britt approved!
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Everything in PAUL852's review rings true, so read his first. There isn't much more to say. Veuve Brut angers me because it is neither laser focused nor big and rounded. It's just thin, muted and uninteresting compared to other Champagne at the same price point. And that price point seems to keep going up these days.
Try something new!
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This was a gift from a couple years back from a friend and colleague that left us way too soon. It drank very well over two nights, punching above its "basic luxury" class. You'll be missed.
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Obviously something I've had a glass of many times at parties, but this is the first time I've sat down at home with a bottle gifted to us.
The nose is a little yeasty, which follows to the palate which is thin, bland, no bite, utterly, utterly boring. What finish there is is slightly cloying.
I really don't see the attraction of this wine - it is bland, uninteresting, fizzy grape juice. No complexity, no weight to stand up to food, and not at all more-ish.
At this price point (~US$36) there are so many much more interesting champagnes out there. The 41000 bottles in CT cellars demonstrate the power of branding and marketing over substance.
nose of a good kabinet. light and balanced. excellent with scallops. puzzled by the listed drinking window of 2013-2016. if anything, this seemed young.
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Received this bottle as a gift and opened it on new years eve at 12am.
Similar tasting note as in 2019 and 2020:
"Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink. Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
clear, honey gold. Aromas of pear, honey and flint. Off-dry, with subtle flavours, low acid and no tannins. Medium body (enhanced from effervescence). Tastes of canned pears and cloves. Average quality; drink now.
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VERY dry. No sweetness al all. Perhaps just not in my palate but I do like dry champagne but it has to have a bit of sweet. A hint of Asparagus on the nose which is definitely not what I want or expect in a champagne especially French.
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{cork, 12%} Mainstream fizz. Very middle of the road; decent blend of critic and yellow pulp fruit, minimal yeast influence, medium acidity, medium sized bubbles. Generally dry. Has a convincing integrity about it that doesn’t really stand up to inspection, if you know what I mean. Dry finish, white fruit characters, middle of the road in so many ways; drink now. Disgorgement date not revealed; pity. Short term cellaring won’t hurt. Misses the magic spark. Not good value at around A$65.
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Despite having drunk this wine for many decades I never noticed its qualities. Very flavorful in nose and taste, soft at this age, lingering aftertaste.
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Antique gold and crystalline in colour. Very fine mousse of tiny, delicate bubbles. Brioche, yellow apple, yellow plum and oyster shell on the nose. Full bodied with an overall yeasty and high acid impression in the mouth. Similar flavours as on the nose with bread dough, yellow plum, limestone and a indefinable citric acidity that is quite refreshing on the finish. The fine mousse elevates the citrus and acid to let it finish long and clean while leaving a perfect vehicle for the waves yellow fruits to make an encore. Quite a long, mouthwatering and fruity finish. More on the deeper, complex spectrum than some Champagnes that are lighter and more citrussy. Just lovely as always!
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Gold colour. Fine mousse. Low intensity nose of autolytic notes, apple, pear, citrus. Med Body, med(+) intensity palate. Creamy but still fresh. Modest length but well balanced acidity and fruit. A champagne one can drink without wincing.
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Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Over the last couple of years, I have easily had more of this champagne than any other, and it is not really close. This time, though, I tasted it blind in a flight of the 10 top-selling champagnes and it certainly stood out (in a good way), thus the higher rating. Fruity, yeasty, good sparkle, lengthy finish. The Veuve gets a bad rap most likely because of its presence on the best-selling list and that is dumb. thedrunkencyclist.com
4th Saturday Group: Uptown Brown Bag (M&R): Courtesy of S, an older disgorgement. Bruised apple, roasted almond and wet dough aromas. Rich and slightly toasty, this was in a great place. Baked orchard fruit, yeast and hazelnut qualities on the palate.
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From a .375 ml bottle. Stone and orchard fruit, brioche, and a kiss of yeast show tremendous freshness. Bright, vibrant, with lots of clarity, and a sexy bead that frames lemon and ginger flavors and ocean spray minerality. Excellent.
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(Disgorged in 2008, base year 2004, 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier and 30% Chardonnay) Incipient maturity showing hazelnuts, roasted coffee and with a smoother citrus acidity intensity. (Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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PNP. Light golden color. Brioche and macadamia on the nose. Slightly tart, yeasty palate. Coarse bubbles. Very pedestrian Champagne, but still a nice way to start an evening with friends.
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. I've mentioned many a time that the Veuve is under-appreciated. Sure, some of the critics give it decent scores, but the sommelier crowd goes out of their way to look down their noses at the yellow label-clad bottle (although I have always felt that it is more of an orange, but what do I know?). Good fruit, sparkle, acidity, and yeastiness. I get this at a bit of a discount, and for what I pay for it (hint: it's not $50), it is well worth it. thedrunkencyclist.com
Gourmetklubbens fyrtiosjunde middag (A+N, Sundbyberg): Raspberries and minerals combined with sulphur and some baked bread. More youthful than I expected, but should reward some extra cellaring. (Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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Always a good entry level Champagne with ripe green apple, Asian pear, citrus tart, butter with bright acidity slightly rich mid palate, non agreeives bubbles, however tends to drop off too early at the finish. Fun to drink but maybe too expensive compared to other New World comparisons?
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Ending August by the Sea; 8/22/2020-8/26/2020 (Alicante - España): Citrus scents, although surprisingly from orange peel and orange blossom that predominate over lemon. I also detect a delicious salty note. More depth on the palate, sensibly fruity with hints of hazelnut and mineral and a final bitterness that stimulates your instincts to fill another glass as soon as possible. Still one of my sister''s NV favorite because its delicacy.
Olores cítricos aunque sorprendentemente es la monda de naranja y el azahar quienes predominan sobre los de limón. Tambien detecto una deliciosa nota salina. Más profundidad en boca, sensiblemente afrutado con toques de avellana y a la vez minerales y un amargor final que azuza tus instintos para llenar otra copa lo antes posible. Todavía una de las NV favoritas de mi hermana por su delicadeza.
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Much nicer than I thought it would be Aromas of cherry, toast, red apple, pear, and green apple Light bodied (when compared to other champagnes) Spritzy Great as an aperitif (compared to other champagnes that are richer and would match up well with intensely flavoured dishes) Good length, but not great Dry. On the bone dry side rather than the off dry side
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Not Quite sure why my last bottle didn't strike the same chord as this one, but it certainly was the "Veuve" that I've come to love. Bright Crisp and balanced with exceptional finish. Mellon and Pear on the end made this an enjoyable Sunday experience!
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Couldn't resist buying another bottle on sale for 29€. Similar tasting note as in 2019 and 2020:
"Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink. Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
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What a boring glass of champagne. So little of interest. Don’t get me wrong, it’s well made but it’s such a standard product. Only because LVMH have so much is this a big name. So many better artisan options at a few pounds extra.
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Fine bubble with mild sweetness make for a very refreshing champagne! At the very end just before the wine dries out into that classic Brut powder there is a surprising burst of pear and apple. Acidity is well balanced — that does not mean it is syrupy-sweet either just very low acidity. It is overall dry despite the sweetness you get from the first taste. We enjoyed this on a warm summer night on its own but it might pair well with the right appetizers, salad, or fruit-based desserts.
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The wine was clear and very small bubbles and low intensity . The wine was translucent. The color was pale straw at the core and colorless at the the rim. The viscosity low to medium. The wine was healthy with a medium intensity. The first strong aroma was of yeast followed by sour citrus aromas . Upon further analysis grapefruit and pear were observed.The yeast aroma dissipated after being open for a while. The wine was dry with medium acidity and no tannin. Flavours were of citrus peel and almond as well as some grapefruit. The body was smooth and light and the alcohol and finish was medium. This wine was of good quality but pricey. The bubbles were really small and lasted a long time. You would really have to love champagne to justify the cost. This wine could age in the bottle for 3 to 5 more years . This would pair well with Gouda or parmesan cheese with crackers or some salted nuts.
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An old-ish bottle, label is a previous iteration but still has a URL on it, so I’m guessing 2005-2010? I prefer this to a new bottle. Still has robust bubbles but a darker color, more caramel and burnt butter in a good way. Cardamom and Fuji apple on the nose. More cinnamon roll than the brioche you’d have on a young bottle. Gravelly, mineral finish with some sweetness. Still has spry acidity.
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Magnum NV is tasting and ageing completely different to 75cl format. A lot more secondary and tertiary flavours in the magnum - weird because you would think it be the reverse. Perhaps the disgorge date was 2013 or something like that. Frustrating that VCP doesn't put the date on the bottle! I really liked it though and the higher dosage makes it a crowd favourite.
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Appearance: medium gold Nose: pronounced melon, apple. Bread dough Palate: Off dry High acid Tannin n/a Medium alcohol Medium body Pronounced lemon, apple, pear. Pastry, cheese. Orange marmalade Long finish Overall quality: outstanding. Complex well defined primary, secondary, tertiary flavors. Well balanced. Long evolving finish.
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Caught a really good Widow this time around. Fresh and vibrant, slightly glazed, with a vigorous bead and tensile notes of stonefruit, loquats, and caliche minerality.
Tasted from a bottle disgorged March 2019 (Lot #LABFQ), this straw-colored Champagne has a moderately brisk, medium-sized bead. The aromas and flavors are pleasant, but simple and somewhat muted in intensity. Stone fruits, green apples, cardamom and white bread are supported with fresh acidity and decent verve on the light-bodied palate. A bit truncated on the back end, this has no major flaws but definitely fails to excite. It makes one wonder why this nonvintage brut is so wildly popular. Drink now-2022.
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A decent NV that got better as it opened up. Lemon, lime, honey and toast on the palate were the initial findings but as it breathed/warmed up there was cashew on the nose and palate and and some grapefruit on the finish. This left a slight bitter taste but that could just be as i ain’t a big grapefruit fan. Happily drink it but I’ve had better NV’s
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I guess my tastes have changed. Also I have had so many good 2004 2008 and 2012 champagnes lately so competition is fierce here. Just had a glass a day for 5 days, and it never felt great. Big round style, way too sweet, high dosage. Coarse bubbles. A nice yeasty doughy flavor though. Just not my thing anymore overall.
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Similar impression as my last bottle in January 2019:
"My last tasting note on Veuve Clicquot on CT was in 2010 and I was quite disappointed. Great marketing, global player, crowd pleaser... Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink. Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
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Lemon sherbert on the nose with orange peel Round, big style, some sweetness, marmalade notes, then round and fruity with toasty notes. Big blowsy style, very nice.
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No detailed tasting notes because we had this last night and I didn’t take any. Seemed rather generic and simple but a basic level of quality is here that you don’t find in cheap bubbly. I have little experience with real champagne but I imagine you can find equal quality cheaper, or something more interesting for this same price, if you know where to look, but I’m still happy drinking this. 6/10
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No disgorgement dates on these bottles, purchased 3-4y back in the days. Slight mushroomy appearance when opened, all became clearer in an hour (good I opened it early), nice roundness with citrus and apples flavors, easy drinking, nothing to go crazy about though.
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Despite the high production level and pervasive distribution, this is an excellent NV champagne. Crisp, with toast, nut, and a little citrus. Very pleasing way to start a meal or enjoy without food.
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Since 2008 this bottle is the 20th bottle I have reviewed of N/V Veuve and this bottle is the best. I have cellared this for sometime perhaps a decade or better. Full balanced flavors of golden pear, green apple, kiwi, loads of minerals, stone, slate, steel and low acidity which the way I like them. Paire exceptionally well with phyllo chills stuffed with smoked salmon, creme fresh and topped with Golden Osetra caviar.
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Another good showing for this bottling. A dignified ripeness frames orchard fruit, brioche, and mineral aromas. It's vibrant and juicy, a spot candied, with a kiss of bottle age to the Meyer lemon and toasted almond flavors. Spicy ginger and a persistent bead energize the crisp finish.
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Aromas of toast, citrus and sourdough bread. Flavors of citrus, star fruit and sourdough bread. Ends with a pleasant finish 10-15 seconds with citrus and mineral. A reliable bottle but some better bottles for the money.
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I don’t usually think of sparkling/champagne as full bodied but this one was and we enjoyed it to the last long sip. Loved it and our guests felt the same.
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Some age on this NV magnum. Deepening gold, finer mousse. Some secondary notes of lemon curd, candied lime zest, toasted brioche, wet stones and cream soda. Truly a fine effort from an NV. Out of magnum.
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Hadn’t had this in a long time. Excellent. Great acidity and fruit. Very dry and crisp. Not yeasty which some folks love. But if you don’t, this is your champagne.
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Always Like Veuve but prices continue to increase now over $40.00 everywhere and I don't think their quality has increased with their price points. Still a solid Champagne with floral notes, apple and pear with rich finish but there are other champagnes (Not Sparkling Wines) out there that are better value now.
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Nose is nice with mix of yellow fruits, fruit cake, angel food/white cake, mouth is noticeably sweeter for a brut, a bit diffuse, lacks purity, but many enjoyed this, crowd pleaser. Thanksgiving blind Champagne tasting.
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Excellent showing. This bottle displayed plenty of energy and verve to salty, caramelly notes of ripe red apples, loquats, stone fruit, and preserved lemons. It's sapid, with bottle-aged complexity providing resonance and depth.
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A private lunch (Restaurant George WPA, Amsterdam, NL): An impressive NV, exactly what you would expect from (or hope for) VCP yellow label. Please regard that as a compliment - the reputation is something to live up to!
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Smells fruitier than the 2009 Moet. Pinot Noir driven style I am being told. Her vineyards are still being used but that goes into La Grande Dame. Aged 6 months longer than Moet. More red apple and brioche toast. That smells shocking good. And tastes shockingly good too - the fruit is fresh, rounded and delicious and the palate has cut and drive. Probably one of the best renditions of Veuve I have ever had. 7 g /L apparently.
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Obetydligt bättre än en standard cava eller prosecco. Förvånansvärt anonym och försynt.Fin mousse men en lite störande beska och klen frukt. Inte prisvärt.
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Megan really enjoyed this as we are part way through our journey to learn about Champagne. I've had this many times and it is good but does not stand out in terms of flavor or complexity. Again this is a good Champagne, but not up to par with others near this price range.
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some of the savory ,butter, biscuit, hazelnut aromas I associate with the better bottles,solid color, remember back in 2012 drinking "old" bottles lots of nv PJ too ,tasted less homogenized or maybe was my palate,cliche,classic, used to pop theese every few months back then last known bottle before this was late 2016...
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Received as a gift. Meh - there is much better champagne out there for the price - while this is quaffable, nothing is very distinctive or interesting - has a touch of sweetness on finish.
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Lively bubbles with a light greenish yellow. Tons of white fruit, minerality and green apples throughout. Solid acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Great finish with acidity carrying through.
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Light gold color. From Magnum. Brought to a wedding for one of my staff members. Shared with a big group. Funny watching people who never drink Champagne or have never had it. Very solid, maybe some additional body and character from mag; yeasty up front, chalk minerality, limestone, citrus, medium finish.
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NobleRottersSydney - decent Chardonnay & Pinot (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork, 12.5%} [Geoffrey] Vivid nose of citrus, yeast and sourdough. A developing light/medium weight palate follows, with gentle lemon flavours, infused with lychee and paw-paw. Softly textured and youthful. Medium-sized but rather aggressive bubbles. Not much autolysis character, and it rather sits on the front palate, not to mention finishing nicely dry but a bit short for a French fizz of this price (~A$70-ish?). Has the sense of the marque pushing the boundaries of sur lie to keep the volumes up, even if quality suffers a bit. The punters won’t notice, eh?
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From two split bottles both of which tasted exactly the same. Citrus, stonefruit, and a whiff of bread show promise on the nose. But aside from a good cut this wasn't as fresh and delineated as I like. The bead and mousse were there but the whole package came across a bit tired. Always a roll of the dice with NV Veuve.
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A bit muted on the nose at first, after a while notes of yellow fruit, bread, minerality. Well balanced and harmonious, good richness and precision, good length. 87-89
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Lunch at Chiswick (Art Gallery, Sydney): Mandarin, lemon, white florals, pineapple and pear. Does have sweetness on the palate but there is a bit of bite as well and it travels decently. Drinks well without being serious.
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Fruitiness seems to have been the goal in making this champagne. I can understand why this would be some people's favourite, but for me it is lacking depth. The bubbles are certainly not overwhelming. There is a touch of nuttiness adding to the quality, but unfortunately it is on the sweet side for a brut.
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Jag gillar den och blev inte besviken denna gång heller. Pigg, frisk, bra integrerad syra, gröna äpplen, apelsin, honung, mineral. Lättdrucken. Kvällens vinnare!
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Nose gives me apples and pears. Lemon and flowers. A hint of something tropical as well. The palate has a nice mousse with small and lovely bubbles. Fresh and succulent. A bit metallic finish perhaps? 50+5+12+14+7 (88p)
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Bottle from '11, golden honey color. Grassy, honey, lemon and mint aroma. Strong brioche palate entry. Butterscotch, lemon pips mid-palate. Medium-short finish of vanilla, yeasty and mint. Simple medium-body, medium acidity and enjoyable Champagne
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A nice sparkler, clean and easy drinking, but without any distinction. This is a consistently disappointing and overrated champagne. Many better champagnes out there for the money.
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Pale yellow gold in appearance. A rather restrained nose of lemon curd. There is tremendous energy and verve though the second the wine hits your tongue. Green apples, lemon, and baking spices all combine flawlessly. I could drink this all night.
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Decanted for 30 minutes. Wine didn't have that bitter watery after taste that I hate in cheap Champagnes. After about 30 minutes of drinking I started to get more of fruit. Decent Champagne.
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From a bottle bought nearly 15 years ago. Tight, straight sided cork. Good mousse and a persistent, if rather coarse bubblestream. Mid straw. Good nose: bready with a hint of oxidation, some stone fruit and a chalky, zesty minerality. Nice richness on the attack. Yeasty and peary on the palate. Very pleasant, but no real depth or complexity.
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I started drinking wine in the 70’s and have tasted a lot of vintage and non vintage champagnes over the years and there are plenty better and many, many worse, but for the price point, it is one of my favorites. As one person said, “it is like coming home”. I know what it will taste like and it is perfect for a group of friends who have different tastes. This Veuve had a nice amount of bubbles that flowed straight to the middle of the glass. The color was a pale amber and the nose was citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit along with green apples. Baked yeasty bread also came through. Mid palate was a little fruit and a little toast. The finish was nice and mid length.
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Actually quite solid and better than a bottle had one year ago. Fairly straightforward flavors, but crisp and not as bitter as I remember. Pretty nice but perhaps a bit overpriced. Thanks for the gift D.
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Basic bitch champagne (Chicago, IL): Served single blind. Taut, with lots of white grapey quality. Juicy, easy, and not complex, and easily called as mass market, but honestly, in hindsight, pleasant enough.
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Marvelous bottle. Fresh, crisp, and very sprightly, with yeasty, orchard fruit flavors that are full of clean intensity and lively vigor. This is exactly how Veuve's yellow label should perform.
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Typical Veuve, ample focus and drive, adequate effervescence, and yeasty notes of citrus, orchard fruit, and stony minerality. It could have used a tad more freshness and complexity but maybe I'm nit picking.
Not as vibrant or interesting as I'd hope but it was adequate in its flummoxing, Veuve kind of way. It toggled between a freshly disgorged bottle and a bottle that has sat around for a couple of years. All in all good energy and poise, citrusy and stone fruity flavors, and enough yeast and minerality to complement. 89-90
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As I have said countless times, the good old Veuve catches more than her fair share of shade. While some of it is deserved, perhaps (the darling of the millennials, produced in mass quantities, owned by a huge conglomerate), there is really no denying that it is a solid Champers: baked pear tart, lemon, and brioche with a solid tartness and even considerable depth. Sure, this is not a bottle of “grower champagne” but that whole concept is over-played, in my opinion, by a bunch of people in tight pants and questionable facial hair who claim they have the answers to all of society’s problems. Listen, this will likely not change the trajectory of your life, nor alter your view on the human existence, but it is a solid sparkler. Overpriced? Perhaps. But I know I guy that sold me a bunch of bottles that fell off a truck for $25. Literally. At least that is what I choose to believe. thedrunkencyclist.com
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The Shard (aqua shard champagne tea). Unfortunately as lean and mean as my first '15 note. A pale shadow of the wine I used to enjoy in the 80's and 90's. ??Being released too early - but seems to lack intrinsic qualities in the first place.
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O fds dos pais começou na sexta-feira com esse flight de Veuve Clicquot e Moët & Chandon Imperial.
Ambos muito expressivos e cremosos. Esposa, filhos e noras com opiniões bem divididas, mas para mim a viúva entregou um pouco mais de complexidade e textura.
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Light yellow color, the nose isn't spectacular. Rounded, lemon, with a little mineral, the palate is the same, with a little lime thrown in. Not wildly acidic, not wildly yeasty, not wildly mineral, it is pretty middle of the road for me. Medium to short finish, this is decent, but straightforward.
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This bottle, given to us seven years ago, was surprisingly good. Bright, yeasty, and rather complex. Very nice on opening, and even more enjoyable for our taste on nights two and three. (In Zalto universals.)
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Been a while since I drank one of these. Was curious to see how it tasted so I poured off a glass. Plenty of acidity in this disgorgement (have no idea that what, when or any of those details as the back label is not simple to decode) with citrus, some saline and lemon-lime. There is a mix of astringence (aggressive kind of bubbles) and the lemon-lime flavor, they both take the wine out of balance.
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Unremarkable but fine. Rather lemony on the palate this time. No complaints, but for the RRP this should provide more (ditto all the other big houses' NVs). [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid (Co-op), on offer at ~£34.99].
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Nose shows strong notes of lemon and freshly baked bread. Full-bodied, yeasty mouthfeel combined with intense, persistent acidity. Flavours of pizza dough, lemon, and red grapefruit.
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Good wine. I like the balance of yeasty flavors, apple, and lemony citrus. I would like it more if it had more oomph, but I don't expect more from an entry level champagne like this.
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My previous note from March 23, 2018 applies. Unfortunately, I find very little interest to be had here with this Champagne. It doesn’t do much to offend necessarily, but it sure ain’t trying to win anyone over with any kind of would-be charming personality.
A flat attack flavor-wise, with near-absences of complexity and depth. It has bubbles (which try as they might to conjure up some semblance of energy and verve); it has some white stone fruit and maybe a tinge or two of diluted lemon flavors, but everything else is nothing else. There are much more interesting and flavorful examples of Champagne in the $40-50+ price range.
I don’t hate this wine, but it has to be one of the most boring dates I’ve ever been on. ...Like hanging out with a librarian and discussing the Dewey Decimal system over a glass of room temperature water... (FYI for the Millennial folk: a library is a place with “books;” books are like long text messages and are literary works bound in a fibrous paper material; paper is derived from wood; wood comes from trees; trees are found in a mysterious place called the outside...)
Tasted alongside a number of NV grandes marques champagne. Well balanced, similar to Moët, but a little less refined and elegant. Lots of acidity. 87-89
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Champagnes vs CA Sparklers (My house): I know it's not cool to be a fan of VC in the Champagne snobbery world, but I am. It's good stuff. I put it into the blind tasting to see how it would perform and, whaddya know, I liked it. Go figure. It tasted familiar, warm and comforting like an old friend and clearly, unmistakably Champagne. It was paired against an Under the Wire sparkler from CA and the differences were acute, though both were very good. It was also the last pair tasted so...my notes aren't too in depth. Guess I'll have to re-do this another time.
Better than I remember. Nice yeasty, bready profile with orchard and stone fruit aromas in the background. Strong acidity. The sweetness is in good balance and not too overpowering. Pretty delicious.
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The Veuve gets a bad rap. I am not sure why, perhaps due to its popularity with the millennial crowd. Maybe its due to the success of the brand (which is no doubt tied to the millennials) or the fact that it is owned by one of the largest alcohol consortiums on the planet. Whatever the reason, there are a ton of haters of the Veuve out there. I am here to decry that they are all wrong. Veuve Clicquot Brut is not the best of its kind. It's not the best champagne at its price point. ln fact, I have had bubbles at a fraction of its price that are "better" (noting, of course, that is a subjective determination). Nonetheless, Veuve is Good. Even Very Good, and maybe more. Fruit, brioche, tartness. Yeah, get over your hatred for the Veuve, she is a fine, upstanding woman. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Had at the Montage in Laguna Beach. Forever a crowd pleaser and always a treat. Lots of green apples, very crisp with a long finish. Great champagne! 89+
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In-room toast with Tina & Nicol @ Cave B. Unfortunately I had toted this particular bottle on several prior trips [including back from Vegas where it was purchased]. Those journeys' temperature variations led to some bad funk on the nose, a 'mustiness' if you will. The taint didn't carry over completely to the palate, so thankfully it was still drinkable, but not fully enjoyable. NR
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An easy going sipper that rewards with the most basic of pleasure; essentially zero cerebral eminence to be had here. Nevertheless, straightforward notes of yellow and white citrus, bread dough, and almond powder provided pedestrian pleasurable consumption throughout dinner. Medium bodied, with medium-to-light acidity. Overall a simple Simon champagne. No real complaints; no real wows. A “just passing through a small town” type of beverage. Paired best with good ‘ol fashioned potato chips.
This is the kind of wine you bring with you to a neighborhood dinner party along with that orchid you bought at Trader Joe’s, because you neither know nor care about the person’s interests, but you also don’t want to be the guy who only brought a 2L bottle of Diet Coke and a bag of Doritos as obligatory house gifts.
85-88 points depending how snotty you are about your Champagne.
(Disgorged in the late 1970s) It’s always an excitement opening a bottle of Lovely amber colour with a stream of fine bubbles and a mature nose showing flowers, chocolate and burnt sugar in a very pleasant style. Palate is still fresh with mature red apples and almost no oxidative notes. This is a very good showing and with a lengthy finish..
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(Disgorged in the middle of 1980s) Amber colour with a hint of bubbles left. This bottle was still showing life with a very nuanced palate and lighter nose with butterscotch, flowers and citrus notes in several layers. Palate was fresh with a lengthy finish and not showing so much oxidation as the colour would suggest.
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Had with a savory apple pie and it was a fantastic pairing.. the notes matched the pie: Pastry dough, green apple. Generous lemony finish with fresh acidity.
Simultaneously overrated and underrated.
Also, simultaneously overpriced and cheap.
Quantum champagne: The wave function collapses when you taste it.
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Typical bouquet. Clean, impressive tension, piercing mouthfeel, juicy finish. The wine delivers an energetic, bordering on electric element, at the mid and back palate. Excellent quality and power, particularly with air, and once the wine warms to 50-55 degrees. 89-90.
Had to kick off the Christmas dinner festivities. Probably not great QPR, but it’s always a hit with everyone when we serve, so why not just sit back and enjoy, especially when receiving this as a gift.
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Light golden color. From Magnum, drank several glasses over an hour plus. It seems this is always better out of magnum and tonight was not different. White fruits, toast, brioche, subtle chalkiness to the minerality. Showed well and was a big crowd pleaser. My wife scored it higher.
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Probably about four years old. From a long flute. Orange and a bit of toast on the nose. Bright orange on the palate. Quickly hollows out. Short finish of lemon with a little bit of burnt toast. Okay. Would be nice if under $15.
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After giving up on this overpriced apple juice many years ago, we began hearing about its improving quality over the last few years so decided to try it again. Nice pronounced nose of apple, pear, citrus, and toast. Full bodied. Enjoyable on the entry, with apple skin, creme brûlée, and mandarines. Hollies our quite a bit in the mid palate, however, and finishes with a fairly simplistic fruit salad. Perhaps better than it was a decade ago, but still not worth anywhere near the price.
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Litt flat nese. Energisk munn. Bra intensitet, medium fylde. Røyk, grønne epler, sitrus, litt autolyse bak. Perfekt mousse, litt syrlig dominans, rene aromaer. Lang. 89.
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The big name, let's see if it lives up to the expectation. the aroma is quite intense with stewed/baked fruit, jamminess, lime, apricot, peach and mint/eucalyptus. On the palate, this is dry with medium acidity and aggressive mousse, but in a lovely way. Also, the finish is quite long, so yes it lives up to the expectation.
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Green apple, vanilla, shortbread cookie, slight minerality and little shot of acidity. Always solid, never spectacular, fairly overpriced, this takes me back nonetheless to the days when I knew nothing about wine and it was a big deal to get paid and take some extra money and buy a half bottle of VCP Yellow to enjoy with some crackers and brie.
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Over the past decade, Veuve Clicquot Brut NV has been all over the map. Ranging from exceptional to little more than poor man's Prosecco. With the latest iteration, there seems to be a consistency and style present again. Thank you to the new chef de cave. 1. From the latest disgorgement of 2012. Upon opening nose of saline, burnt apple, lime. Slightly cold. 2. Opened for an hour at room temp. The nose brought slight hints of marzipan, hazelnut, tender apple, Orange blossom. The palate was fresh, full, exuberant, and bright. A full bodied wine envelopes the palate and then you taste brioche, oyster mushroom, pear. Really fun and complex. 3. A slight but interesting finish of oyster shell, apple, and citrus. The bubbles crisp and long.
I am hoping that this style can remain steadfast and present. This style beings forth regality, freshness, and complexity.
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Great, as always. Drank it side by side with a Schramsberg blanc de blanc. The Schramsberg was good for the value, but the Veuve was great. Always a joy.
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Apples and slight fresh baguette autolysis on the nose. Medium-fine bubbles, high-minus acid. Good integration and a medium finish - pastry and apple. It's a very nice Champagne without being overly impressive.
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Nutty and yeasty on the nose. Not much sharpness or crispness on the attack, but a pleasant wash of broad apple followed by a delicious midpalate of toffeed bread crust, and then an acidic, bitter citrusy finish. Tasty.
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Very pale. Mandarin nose. Lots of sugared citrus on the palate. Racy but well balanced, and better than expected. The RRP is, however, ridiculous. After a day: undimmed, creamy and biscuity. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid (Co-op), £37.99].
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A very solid and dependable NV. The score ranges between 87-90 depending on release but rarely fails to delivery on the celebration value. Great all rounder and always pretty.
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Pale yellow-green with medium optical density and very high reflectivity with medium sized, vigorous bubbles. The nose is mouth-watering apple and pear, with some underlying dough, and is somewhat electric. The palate shows the fresh and vivid acidity, with flavours of tree fruits (tart apple, pear) and bread dough in an intense but straight-ahead profile. There is a bit of creaminess that comes on toward the finish, which helps to provide some interest. The finish is of tart green apple, with decent length.
Nice bubbly here, with a basic profile that is fresh and easy to drink on any occasion. Nothing stunning and spectacular, but widely available. Delivers perhaps somewhat below the price point, although not by much- this is fine Champagne, just nothing particularly special.
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Pretty good. Grapefruit and a hint of sweet apple on the nose. Softer acidity than expected on the palate, but a good dry chalky streak. Clean and pithy on the finish...better as it warmed slightly.
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Weekend at Magog; 9/22/2017-9/25/2017 (Magog, Quebec): Pale gold color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Classic mineral driven Champagne tonight with prominent chalky minerality, lean citrus fruits and a medium finish.89+ to 90pts.
Very good follow-on to the slightly superior Nicolas Feuillatte drunk a day or two prior. Always a fine deal to find this under forty clams. Another brilliant pairing as morning mimosas.
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Opened upon arriving at dinner at the Oak Grill in Newport Beach. Always a crowd pleaser and a great way to start a nice dinner out. Was enjoyed by everyone. Just a touch tart on the finish.
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Clear, light golden with medium density persistent bubbles. Orange blossom, orange peel and some citrus coming out of the glass, and a little bit of sweetness upon swirling. Had that orange peel bitterness with a little bit of mandarin candy throughout the bottle. Taste profile didn't really change over 2 hours. Had a really nice cut of acidity to go with all of this. The finish was medium plus. I think the bottle had been in my cellar for about 2-3 years but overall was showing reasonably fresh. Not sure about the bitterness and was looking for a bit more oxidative flavours that comes with age so hopefully will gain more complexity with some additional cellaring.
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Wines with Friends; 7/10/2017-7/17/2017 (Pine Lake Trout Club): Served way too cold. The crowd was outside and I was late arriving. The wine was in a large filled water/ice ice bucket and was quite cold. While refreshing on a hot and steamy evening, it wasn't the best for the wine. Given the circumstances, however, that was probably the best as the wine would have warmed quickly. When I took the wine out of the bucket "steam" came off the bottle from all over as it hit the outside humidity and temps. That said, golden in color with lots of small bubble. The nose is a bit nutty with some yeasty/baked bread notes. Slight hints of lemons and cherries. Good minerality. On the palate, this is refreshing with nice enough acidity. Worked well with food. Nice finish. Not the best value in the world, but if someone else is paying, a nice drink.
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Opened for fathers day. Very effervescent, nice nose. For the price, I honestly think this is the best champagne you can get. Really enjoyed this, as I always do.
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While not my favorite champagne, this is always a very safe bet. Bought a magnum to celebrate some friends engagements and the bottle was gone in less than 10 minutes. It's what you think of when you think of champagne, hints of toast, decent bubbles.
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Just a fine champagne. Has nothing on similarly priced grower ones, but will never truly disappoint either. Had at a very nice sushi restaurant in Tokyo where it did a nice job of not distracting from the food. Pretty much always tastes the same and somehow they seem to have packaged what I think of as basic champagne in a bottle.
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Flash note. A flash note is one that I distinctly remember the quality/overall rating of a wine but can’t give specifics because the tasting note was not written at time of tasting.
Good basic champagne. There are many better ones for same price point but Nv yellow label is consistent. It’s always a bit sweet for me but still good
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The lack of disgorgement dates on NV Champagne makes it difficult to gauge the age of the bottle you're drinking. It might be good or it might be meh. Luckily this bottle was fresh, energetic, and long, displaying tremendous focus, verve, and that yeasty, stonefruit and citrus complexity that makes Champagne so appealing. Finishes clean and refreshing. An excellent Widow.. this time.
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375 ml drunk by Marianne. Yeasty/nutty aromas and flavors with some earthy notes. Very dry. It seemed to lack the balance that comes with the addition of some fruit flavor and bright acidity. I wanted a bit more from this one. Drank it without food. I assume it may have been a bit better with the appropriate cheese or fruit pairing.
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Light golden hue. Green apple, lemon, and toast on the nose. Crisp, dry, and medium bodied on the palate. This has been one of my favorite under $50 champagnes. Nice accompaniment to fried chicken.
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Very light, almost lacking distinct flavor, but suprisingly hits the mark. Certainly not the solution to surprise yourself. Perfect safe choise. Very fruity.
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We arrived at Flemings for dinner and were seated promptly. A surprise was a signed Happy Anniversary card from the Fleming's staff and Tatiana brought us a glass of champagne from our favorite producer. Thank you Tatiana. lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, brioche, and lemon/lime cola, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp, a great starter to our 44th wedding anniversary celebration, and a medium/long finish.
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Cellared for 1 year. Nose of brioche, yeast, lemon curd, quince, lemons, wine biscuit and stone fruit (apricot, peach). Palate is similar with vanilla, lemon cheesecake. It's refreshing without being cloying and has a nice level of complexity.
I believe Veuve is the best value NV Champagne and it can be kept for a wee while too.
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Super bottle! Great balance of vibrancy to autolysis quality. Fluffy textured bead, impeccable balance of flavours and a fine, layered finish. This has been aged for a year in the cellar and I am pleased by the balance of development to freshness.
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Thank you Tatiana for comping us a glass of champagne from our favorite producer, lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, brioche, and lemon/lime cola, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp acid, touch simple compared to the Vintage 2004 Pierre Gimonnet, great contrast, very tasty, medium/big body, and a medium/long finish.
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This bottle has been aged for 5 years in my cellar after purchasing… Very nice nose of brioche and apricot… taste of yellow apple, no hard edges, nice balance, very nice!!
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Bolognese and doughnuts (Tim's, SF): From a Salamanzar (9 L!) Better than the 750. Creamier (lower pressure perhaps? older?) and less weird / reductive.
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Bolognese and doughnuts (Tim's, SF): Only moderately aromatic. Slightly burnt (reduction?) green apple and lemon. Brioche - autolysis. High acid. A bit short an a bit bitter. Thin green apple and autolysis on the palate.
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Enjoyed it at dessert with a peanut butter cookie, of all things. Not the best champagne but a superior, consistent, reliable champagne. Light, bright. Tart at first. Lemony, creamy.
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As always, a go to champagne that is well recognized by all - did wish for something a little better for new years eve...it was paired with Lady M 21 thin layer Mille Crepe cake and a luscious Lady M Black Forest cake - both top off at 100!!! Their desserts are unsurpassed...
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Friends brought this to my New Year’s Day lunch and champagne tasting. It had a deep, elegant bouquet of pear, apple, orange, toast, spice and mineral aromas. The palate was fresh, soft and elegant with flavors that followed the nose. 90+
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Very pale in the glass and while it is crisp and has slight notes of pear and apple, it's fairly flat on the tongue with not much of a finish. Fairly disappointed in this bottle.
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Much sweeter than expected..was given to us as a gift but there have to be so many better options--even in this price range. Name can only take you so far.
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Thank you Tatiana for bringing us a starter to our New Year's Eve Dinner at Flemings, lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, Jonathan Apple, honey on toast, brioche, and citrus, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp acid, touch simple, tasty, medium/big body, and a medium/long finish.
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This big toasty non-vintage brut defines the house style thanks to some 30% reserve wine in each edition and 50% pinot noir and 20% pinot meunier and 30% chardonnay. (Is this not the perfect blend for New Years?)
It opens with spicy, citrus, baked apple honey fruit character followed by bits of brioche & vanilla. The palate is rich and creamy with more citrus, nutty, toasty, green apple, cherry, mineral flavours with a touch of orange on the finish. A citrusy style with good intensity.
VC always improves in bottle; I have enjoyed many cellared more than a decade.
Great with variety of food...in fact, we paired it with potato chips!
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Wonderful non-vintage, notes of vanilla, brioche a some lemony nougat. Medium and effervescent in the mouth, tightly caresses the palate. Just a pleasure to drink.
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Had this non vintage after some 6-7 years in the cellar.
Not completely sure what i think about it. Has lost lot of its fruitynes. The normal young yellow label is an quite nice champagne, but this just did not handle the 7 years in 16°c temprature.
Still an good mouse and some honey, nuts and integrity. Interesting taste!
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A bit disappointing. This is my go to under $50 champagne and had never let me down. I am not a huge champagne guy, more of a red wine person. Usually bring a bottle of this to open the evening before drinking serious reds. This was tart upon opening and not as smooth as usual. This did smooth out a touch with some air but it disapeared to quickly to see if it would fully resolve.
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Toast, yeast and an orange note on the open and inviting nose. Medium bodied with very nice bubbles to back up and contrast with the fruit, leading to a very smooth wine of good depth, nice fruit and pleasantly balancing tartness/acidity. Pear, orange and mixed orchard fruits upfront. Backed with almonds, hazelnuts and a streak of lemon/lime to provide depth and backbone. Lingering finish that's a mix of nutty and stony qualities. For an NV Brut, this showed admirable complexity and balance along with very fine integration. A champagne that you can't go wrong serving at just about any holiday occasion.
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Christmas drinks and canapés at Christies with the PM. Although an improvement on my last note, I remain disappointed with Clicquot. It lacks the brightness and concentration of a Pol NV or the depth of a Nyetimber. Rather herby core. Merely acceptable quality and not as I remember it from old. TM's speech was excellent however!!
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Toast, lemons, and marzipan. Just lovely. Richer than the Pol Roger, but lighter on its feet and much more sophisticated than the Feuillatte Brut Rosé. Definitely worth drinking again.
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Cellared for 8 years, this version was stunning for the price. Served with charcuterie, cheese, and sourdough this bubbly complimented the variety of foods as well as cleansed the palate between bites. Most people consume these soon after purchase but if you can tuck one away for a while it's worth the wait. Smooth and elegant
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We don't drink a lot of Champagne. But we found this to be a great bottle to share Thanksfiving morning as we started preparations for a great day of food and wine.
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Thanksgiving 2016: Not quite as aromatic as the Roederer Brut NV but still some floral notes. Flavors are more citrus imbued with tangy and acidic mouthfeel. Lemon with slight almond on the finish.
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Had two of these in a fairly short space of time. Good quality both times but I think this fails to give any clear impression of what style it's supposed to be. I think I prefer Champagnes to either be big and weighty or lithe and lemony. There's nothing wrong with Veuve NV, but I think I prefer something with a bit more character.
(On election night, this was drunk after Charles Heidsieck NV, Bolly NV and Bolly Grande Annee 2005. The Veuve just tasted rubbish in that company.)
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Once again a very dependable and versatile wine. Good tasty side, well round, nice richness and just very enjoyable. We had it along with som 2002 pol roger ( Papies 91) and it held its own very well. 89-90
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A private lunch (Restaurant Ron Gastrobar Paris, Amsterdam, NL): Showing extremely well today, lovely VCP typicity, Pinot richness married to Chardonnay freshness, with complexity and elegance, and some welcome age from the reserve wines, silky and intense, good to very good length.
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Solid, everything in order here. Medium dosage, light autolysis notes, good fruit, medium bubbles. Haven't had this in years. Actually not bad for a basic brut, but too expensive for this level.
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Not a very convincing Veuve Clicquot. Quince, stonefruit, and citrus notes were in attendance; so was a minerally sea breeze, but it lacked the freshness and vibrancy of a good NV bottling. Disappointing, but given the variable quality in each bottle, I'm sure I'll score the next Veuve I drink 100,000 points.
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From 375ml. Citrusy acidity made this a nice accompaniment to a weeknight dinner of tarako spaghetti. I think I'm finally gaining an appreciation for champers.
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Silver coloured. Mild bouquet of pear drops and rhubarb. Soft but persistent mousse. Bold sour green apple acidity kept in check by a softer palate of sweet pears. Merest hint of digestive biscuit. Short but clean finish of pear drops.
A light, refreshing and appetising Champagne.
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Pale yellow, reflections of gold and straw. Modest impression of fresh baguette interior. Seems a bit on the oxidative style - some yellow apple, green apple skins, slight hints of nuts. Quite nutty actually - storage conditions?
Palate: Sweet. Pushing the upper end of noticeable dosage for Brut. Acid is high - holds it well. Finish is moderate, with no bitterness. Clean. Large-bubbled mousse. It's not bad, really quite solid.
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Quite rich, with medium acidity and medium-high sweetness for a brut champagne. Average champagne, but not much character or excitement. Nonetheless, it is well produced and consistently satisfying.
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Light gold color. Drank 1 glass over 40 minutes. This was a particularly good bottle. Very fresh and crisp, bright minerality and not chalky, citrus, green apple, very good with our first courses at L'Atelier Joelo Robuchon. Came off quite elegant.
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Non wino neighbors invited us over and served two bottles of champs because they knew my wife likes French Champagne. We had this and the NV Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial. (I think they picked these up at Trader Joes). No formal notes, but my wife and I both enjoyed M&C Imperial better. This tasted darker and sweeter and somewhat lackluster. Fair.
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Un BSA de grande surface qui est au dessus du lot -certains sont vraiment affreux-, assez et fin et acidulé, citronné, simple mais ni vert ni vulgaire (la bulle est plutôt fine bien qu'un peu agressive) Bref, un bon champagne de grande marque pour l'apéritif ( ou un carpaccio).
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Purchased 11/2011. Showing a little more concentration due to the age. Nice notes of yeast, brioche, lemon, and minerals. Rounder body, concentrated citrus, green apple and minerals. Still backed with plenty of acid to keep it crisp, dry and refreshing.
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The Fleming's 100 50/50 Tasting Event, good mousse and lots of bubbles, nose of spring flowers, sea salt, touch of apple and citrus, same on the palate, very fresh, delicious, medium/big body, medium/long finish, enjoyed 4 times during the event to cleanse my palate.
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Had at CBCC with friends as a start to a great wine night. This was followed by a Rombauer Chardonnay, 2012 Scarecrow, and then a Kenward Tor Tierra Roja vineyards Cabernet 2012.
A medium body toasty champagne. Slightly sweet and enjoyable.
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Notes of bread, yeast, white fruit, minerality on the nose. Bright and grippy on the palate, fresh and mineral. A little aggressive and hard. Medium length. 85-87
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We ordered 3 bottles off the menu to sip while watching the Cavs championship parade from the rooftop at Red. I did not catch the Lot numbers. Very refreshing. Light gold/slight green in color. The nose is earthy with pears, melons and a bit of baked apples. On the palate, this has a nice acidity. Nice lemony qualities with some pears. Good finish. A great way to start the day at 10:00!
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One of the all time solid dependable champagnes. Always a favorite. 2012 makes up the base for this NV Cuvee at the moment - Paired with (Kokyu Food Truck) Duckfat Tots, Rosemary & Black Pepper
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Yellow color with good effervescence. Pleasant wine with a fruity bouquet and flavor with no off notes, but no great distinction. Drank near the fire in Dromoland Castle, County Clare.
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Magnum disgorged in November 2010. More golden than yellow. Good depth, with bread dough and apple dominating. Definitely showing signs of the bottle age that is what VC needs to become a special wine.
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Light gold color. Drank 1 glass from 375ml over 20 minutes. Apple, apple peel, yeast, chalk; palate is consistent with some citrus added. Medium finish. 89+ to 90pts.
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English sparkling vs Champagne: Tasted blind. Very frothy. Overall very well made, round, balanced, generic and fresh. Quite a surprise, I remember this used to be sweeter and more PN influenced. Fresh flowers, meadow, juicy white fruit.
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Brunch (Tim and Elliott's Place, San Francisco): Yellow-golden color; nose is very minerally, significant salinity and oysters; palate is light bodied, medium-plus acidity, low alcohol, slight bitterness; medium finish. For such a mass-produced wine this is actually very solid. 88-89 Faded quite quickly in the glass. 87-88
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For the lovers of champagne. I cannot say much about it, not my style and definetely not for 80 euros. Peach and marmalade, a bit too sweet for my taste.
Very decent -the fresh nose with buttery, yeasty notes and white fruit undertones was a decent start. On the palate, lively mousse and fresh acidity were laced through citrus and white fruit notes, with a nice bite of fruit peel and mineral notes pulling away into a long finish. Actually quite yummy.
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Enjoyed a split with my then girlfriend 25 years ago, and enjoyed a bottle with her again tonight, now my wife of 24 years. Veuve is still smooth and classic, just like her!
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Avons dégusté ce vin lors de notre excursion au Gîte du Mont-Albert ... Le mariage avec le saumon fumé, les pétoncles fumés et le caviar était parfait ...
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I've never been a huge fan of this wine. I'll happily drink it if it's offered at a party but would never buy it myself - even if it was heavily reduced. I largely agree with the recent comments of DepecheMoroder.
It's definitely overpriced for what you get and the reason it's so ubiquitous is because of LVMH's brilliant marketing rather than this being a particularly good wine.
Furthermore, I've always maintained that the Veuve Clicquot Rose NV is the one to go for and is an excellent wine (91) albeit slightly more expensive.
Veuve Clicquot NV is decently made but it's somewhat formulaic. There are flavours of citrus, apple and brioche but there's little complexity and it's a bit austere and lean. It's also a bit too acidic and rather sharp for my liking.
Pretty average champagne if I'm brutally honest. Spend your money on the Rose Veuve NV instead.
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Sometimes it's great, and sometimes its awful. Other times, like this, its just ok. Doesn't feel like such good value when its the last two. Fabulously inconsistent.
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Decently made and a bit formulaic. Just enough toast and brioche to keep things interesting, but the green apple notes are rather fresh and sharp, lacking much depth in the palate. A bit on the acidic side, indifferent mousse. Certainly better than basic Moet but plenty of smaller houses and grower Champagne out there offering better fizz for less money.
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Last time I had it was apparently in 2013 when I was impressed with the improvement in this cuvee. Well, I got gifted a bottle and quite enjoyed it over two nights. Very balanced and fresh with good Champagne character. While probably not the best value, this is really solid.
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Started out slowly but as it warmed up, flavors emerged, good complexity , a touch of vanilla , bubbles continued as we drank it, enjoyed the bottle with baked clams and linguine with clam sauce, a great Super Bowl drink , might drink again but it is pricey.
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Brutally obnoxious label. Barf. However, I guess it doesn't change what's inside. Pale lemon with fine bubbles. Nose is filled with apples, pears, toast and brioche. Palate follows nose with delicate bubbles, extra dry and medium to full body with flavours that integrate well and represent well a classic traditional method sparkler from Champagne.
Pair with classy dishes of oysters or lobster thermidor.
LCBO (avoid the stupid label!)
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Drank to compare nose among various glasses (flute, Vinum Zin, Vinum Chard, Vinum PN. Vinum PN wins with Zin almost as good. Miss the bubbles of the flute. Anyway, classic Veuve Cliquot flavor profile, but glad I got such a good deal at World Market.
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Once again what a high quality for what it is. Honeyed and savoury. I don't need anything else at 46€ at restaurant Jai Alai in Madrid. Don't forget to ask for the oldest bottle. They will make faces. Dosage 10 g/l.
Una vez más qué gran calidad para lo que es. Melosa y sabrosa. No necesito nada más por 46€ en el restaurante Jai Alai. No te olvides pedir la botella más antigua. Los dejarás de piedra.
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Received as a house-gift and decided to try it as an apero to a winter's evening casual dinner. This is a champagne to be avoided; certainly not worth the price. Very musty, heavy and not enjoyable either as an apero or with food. Did n't enjoy it at all - it's over-rated and over-hyped.
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Persistent mousse. Clear pale lemon in color. Aromas of citrus, lime, grapefruit. Dry, but a little bit of sugar balances the medium (+) acidity. Pairs better with appetizers and savory foods than with desserts.
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Various bottles tasted and consumed through the Holidays. they were mostly good;however, i think it is hard to write a meaningful tasting note about a generic, non-vintage wine that is produced and marketed by the hundred thousands.
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Although an expensive champagne, I find it to be quite generic, especially for the price. I much prefer Drappier's Zero Dossage approach to traditional champagne making.
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Nice champagne without a lot of complexity. Drank from Chardonnay glass and that made the experience different and enjoyable. Hints of citrus and flowers with a pleasant after taste. No idea of disgorge date. I had in my cellar for 1 year.
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A very pleasant medium+ bodied Champagne, quite suave and not bone dry with, I guess, quite a bit of dosage. Good for apéritif with assorted fishy zakouskis.
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Served well chilled. Cellared 2 years. Big house producer, usually consistent and was again this time around. Good, decent, everyday sparkler with enough spunk to keep me pouring. Bottle showed better than aveage, maybe because it sat for a few years. Nothing off. Rob's bottle. Currently $43
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Everything they say it is. A pop and pour, no cellaring recommended. Bready/yeasty with apple notes. Great with pre dinner snacks... By itself it is rather dry, but as you drink it, you come to really appreciate it.
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This was my experimental bottle since most of these are consumed as a young age. This bottle was cellared for 5 years after purchase, granted many champers don't blossom for 10 years or more. Very noticeable is the color, a tarnished gold color hints a some age. Nose is a little sweet and leans towards a still wine as there's no yeast or bread. Crisp ripe yellow apple flavor right from the attack. Mid palate is lemon peel. Finish is very short and watery. Final verdict: probably not worth the effort of cellaring for any length of time. Pop n pour from now on.
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The cork indicated some bottle age. The wine was medium yellow-golden in colour and offered ripe apple, lemon, toast and hints of brioche and smoke on the noble nose. On the palate the wine showed apple, lemon, a hint of peach, toast, brioche and a hint of smoke, with medium-plus acidity, a good, rich mouthfeel and very good length. The mousse was pleasant even if the bubbles felt a little coarse and the medium-bodied wine drank well.
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Zachys Champagne Extravaganza: Liked this more than I expected. Zesty touch of Meunier gives this wine just the right acidity to liven the blend. Pretty aromatics as well.
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This was a wine that I had forgotten about in the cellar for several years. It was probably disgorged 6ish years ago. It still held up reasonably well, but definitely showed its age and felt a little tired. Didnt have the vibrancy typical of a recently disgorged Veuve. Still a fun drink but would definitely not recommend aging these.
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NobleRottersSydney - Christmas Dinner 2015 (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork} (Stephen) Basic white grapefruit aromas. Tastes very young also; not much autolysis character here. Hmmm. Medium-sized bubbles; a bit coarse. Shortish finish. By an order of magnitude a lesser wine than the “corresponding” Moet.
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Tasted a few glasses at a friend's house at dinner last night. No DG date listed on these bottles, but I believe it was a current release. I was SO pleasantly surprised. This wine had great texture and bubbles, showed citrus notes as well as hints of chalk and fresh bread dough, with a perfectly balanced dosage and a clean and deliciously fruity finish. I will certainly seek out a 6 pack of these when I see them on sale, and will put them in my cellar to enjoy later. Very, very good!
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A Mix of Champagne; 12/5/2015-12/6/2015 (Ray and Teresa's): Pop and pour, a small glass at a tasting. A lighter style of champagne, but still has some champagne character. It is more citrusy on the palate. This is better than I remember it from years past.
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Remnants of a bottle opened the previous day. Bright and lively with apple and citrus tones; not as rich as I usually find this cuvee. Consistently fine.
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OK, the bottle we had was disgorged 8 YEARS ago. I know this stuff isn't meant for long term aging, but wow. We were blown away. We typically think of Veuve as mass marketed, over-hyped and over-priced, but this bottle proved us wrong. If you have the patience, put a couple bottles away for 5+ years. You won't be disappointed.
Just impressions as no formal notes taken. We were at at party for a friend who was turning 60 and this was opened first. This wine is so ubiquitous that I almost didn't write a note but I thought I would do so anyway. Clean, fresh, elegant with light citrus with stoney mineral notes. Good to Very Good.
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Perhaps unfair to sip this bubbly bubble after Jacquesson 738, but we did not plan to open a second bottle at lunch...our friend was in the zone! We grew up attending business cocktail parties with VC as the primary bubble. Suffice it to say, we were spoiled and now find it to lack the sort of "wine" character we expect in champagne. We think it is a fun-sipping, bubbly bubble, good QPR and definitely worthy of a glass.
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Abundantes aromas a levaduras tostadas de pastelería y flores y frutas blancas. Rica vinosidad pero una acidez demasiado larga. Ligeramente oxidativo. Hay que esperar.
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Honey graham cracker and grapefruit. Tart finish lingers for minutes. Really acidic. But good. This champagne seems to have relatively light carbonation, which I think lets the flavors shine more.
Consumed on the patio at Erin Hills watching the sunset and sitting around the fire pits. Perhaps a product of the setting, but this was a lovely bottle. Green apple and subtle brioche notes.
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Pw/chilled. Very light straw color w/nice bubble stream. This drank better than usual. Plenty of good, intense fruit, bold, clean, med finish. Great everyday porch wine. $40
Damn you, Veuve. Your NV bottling is always a crapshoot. This wasn't as fresh as the last bottle. Green apple, lime, and stonefruit notes are oxidized and somewhat tired. To its credit it did display enough of an active bead, tension, and brioche to tame the oxidization party.
Wife's birthday; a follow-on to a Denbies' English sparkler (Greenfields 2006 - noted) and lost out by comparison. Frothy, light and zesty, but lacked the depth of its English counterpart and was frankly too austere/lean for my taste to want to drink a second glass. Strange - I used to be a Veuve fan but haven't drunk any, for no particular reason, for a decade or so. Whether my taste has changed or the wine - who knows!
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Nose of yeast, peach, apricot, lemon, toast and biscuit. Palate similar with grapefruit, tart-citrus (lemon/orange), floral/fruit characteristics. The tart-fruit bomb is nice, but overall it's too acidic/sharp to be a guzzler.
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Dependable and versatile champagne with good solid character. It's a shame VC don't do disgorgement details on their bottles as it would have been interesting to know the different batches. In any case a pretty good NV that won't disappoint and one you would never be ashamed opening to your guests. 89
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Vif et sec. Pas particulièrement gras ni persistant. Finale un peu courte. Très désaltérant, la bouteille s'est fini à deux en 1h à peine. Bon accompagnement des huîtres et des plats de fruits de mer. Me semble pas meilleur que bien des cava/proseco... RQP ***
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Wines At Our Table; Week of August 16 2015; 8/10/2015-8/16/2015: Very pale yellow color with tiny bubbles and a fine bead. Offers aromas of fresh biscuit dough, grapefruit, lime cream, with hints of quince and white flower. On the palate it shows soft creamy mousse with clean well delineated apple, peach, lime, lemon and grapefruit flavors underscored with a appealing minerality. Seems much improved to my palate over a few years ago - cleaner more complex
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Right down the middle. Toasty and yet elegant. Throw in a little citrus. Fairly large bubbles. Long finish. Like it a whole lot, but it may be a bit overpriced.
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A solid Champagne, always a crowd pleaser, but way over hyped by its fans. Always available at a high tariff on restaurant wine lists. There are much better alternatives from a price perspective!
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A bunch of wines at dinner with Friends (Taste): Gary opened this at the end of the night. Served cold, it was refreshing and woke my palate up. Light golden in color. The nose has lots of peaches, a bit of smoke, and light citrus. On the palate, there is some complexity. Nice mouthfeel. Good balance. Maybe it was just right at that point, but it exceeded my expectations.
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My favourite Champagne and certainly the best value. Veuve Cliquot might not be the best but for $35-$45, it cannot be beat. Loads of bubbles, great bread yeast notes on the nose and palate; refreshing mouthfeel.
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Served chilled. Bouquet of apple, lemon peel, pear and melba toast. Apple, citrus, toast and mineral on the palate. Leads to a crisp, dry finish with balanced acidity and fine effervescence. Paired with grilled white pizza.
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Lo Champagne della vedova Clicquot è uno dei migliori bianchi metodo Champenoise Francesi, iniseme a Dom Perignon e Moet & Chandon. Giallo di media intensità, brillantezza e lucentezza molto intensi. Profumi complessi ma non esagerati, il naso è assolutamente accarezzato e non disturbato. Bocca molto fine, indetica al naso, di fiori bianchi, lieviti, agrumi in fondo. Uno Champagne ottimo.
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Fresh lemon citrus, good acidity balances well then leaves a creamy mousse of plain biscuit. Nice. Good for a reception or wedding in the hot weather nice and refreshing. Normal price £35.00 on offer 01-07-2015 for £30.00 ay Sainsbury's
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kind of surprised. haven't had a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut for few years. To my surprise this was brutally brut with lots of oak and green apple. need to try another bottle later in coming weeks to see if there was something wrong with this one.
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I quite enjoyed this one.Got it at an early evening open air bistro in a relaxing mode. I like the weight on the palate, the mineral/chalky, nervy backbone and overall appearance in the mouth, nice bottle.
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Fluid and tensile, with loads of character, there's no denying the power and grace the Widow exudes. This bottle was endowed with a delicate mousse, tiny, active bead, loads of complexity, and full of stonefruit, citrus, brioche, and mineral goodness.
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An NV bottling with uncertain age, as the bottle does not disclose any information on the base vintage or disgorging date, but this specific bottle was aged for at least 5 years in a personal cellar - probably even longer.
Moderately yellow-green color, still surprisingly youthful. Somewhat developed, complex and attractive nose with lovely tertiary aromas of mixed nuts, English toffee and brioche with the fruity aromas of citrus fruits and apple tending towards lemon curd and bruised apple. Dry, moderately full-bodied and somewhat developed on the palate with nuanced flavors of roasted nuts, fudge, candied ginger, baked apple, some creamy notes, a little ripe citrus fruits and a hint of toffee or butterscotch. Balanced, high-ish acidity and fine, smooth mousse. The finish is remarkably long and surprisingly crisp with high acidity and prominent minerality. There are bright flavors of cream, candied lemon, chalky minerality, some fudge and a hint of apple peel bitterness.
A very impressive and thoroughly delicious Champagne. I've never been a big fan of VCP entry-level bottlings, but apparently they can turn out to be quite attractive once they start to develop some tertiary elements. I'm not sure whether this was aged in optimal conditions or closer to room temperature, but the result still was simply superb. Tasting this wine definitely worked as an incentive to let even the entry-level NVs age a little before popping 'em open.
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Dinner at Joel Robuchon, Monaco (Joel Robuchon, Monaco): I normally hold that Champagne tastes better en magnum, but served by the glass at Robuchon, Monaco, this was pleasant rather than good - a little step down from the last few surprisingly pleasing bottles I have had. The nose had a nice lift to it, with white fruit, apples and a little straw and yeast. On the palate, fine mousse and lemony acidity framed simple but pleasant white fruited notes. A little trial of lemon zest and mineral trailed away at the end.
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NV Sparkling tasting session (Extra Space): Tasted blind. Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Legs. Fine persistent bubbles. Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of brioche, biscuit, yeast, citrus lemon. Classic champagne nose. Developing. On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium flavour intensity, with flavours of citrus lemon, green apple, brioche, biscuit, yeast. Sharp and tart. Medium finish. Good quality. Without a doubt, I guessed this was a classic Champagne.
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Straightforward, not overly complex, but completely satisfying. Nice on the nose and palate, but not much length on the finish. Multiple beads seem to last longer than most bubblies. Decent for the sale price.
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My opinion is this champagne is one of the best in its price range, and even better than some of the higher-priced champagnes. Nice straw color, fine bubbles, crisp flavor, and a yeasty finish (not over the top). Best served very chilled.
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From a bottle that had been open for at least 24 hours and was at its end: Still a healthy amount of bubbles and quite a lot of acid. Great, red, baked, apples, however the acid is too sharp.
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Straw yellow, sweet white flower nose and bread. Fine bubbles that provide a zesty mouth feel with distinct Pinot aroma. Good balance of light sweetness made it almost complex. Value for money esp it is on promotion in town.
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I think it only fair, after my last note giving this an 84 that I actually write the note on this one, which was infinitely better.
As to the debate about whether you can age it, well this one had been sat in a dark, damp corner of the cellar for nearly 4 years (so heaven knows it disgorgement date), and it seems to have done it good.
Creamy rather than lively mousse (nice), still fresh-but-mellow, acidity present but not biting, fruit hanging on in there but giving way to the yeasty brioche notes.
Perhaps the timing was lucky, but to give the Yellow Label NV its due, this was a superb bottle.
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An NV bottling with uncertain age, but the bottle is obviously quite old, judging by not only from its worn-out appearance, but also from its outdated label. The most noticeable element of the label is emphasis on the big black "REIMS" text. There is also CLICQUOT WERLE crest in the place of the VCP crest present in the modern labels. Estimated to be from the late 1970's.
Developed golden yellow color. The carbonation has seeped out from the wine, which is evident in the lack of effervescence in the glass. The nose is very mature and somewhat dusty with sweet aromas of roasted nuts, beeswax, honeyed dessert wine tones and oxidative Tawny Port hints. The wine is dry, light-bodied high in acidity on the palate with intense flavors of steely minerality, ripe citrus fruits, some yellow raisins and oxidative nutty and caramel flavors of Tawny Port. No carbonation. The finish is dry and mouth-cleansing with persistent oxidative flavors of caramel, roasted nuts and some fresh but slightly bruised apples.
This wine has obviously reached its peak years ago and gone downhill for a long time. Probably the wine has been stored so that the cork had dried out, letting the carbonation out and oxygen in. Although unfit for a rating, I must say this was surprisingly enjoyable a wine despite its overmature character - the wine really didn't taste faulty but instead like a light-bodied, dry tawny port with high acidity. I can imagine this wine could have been a wonderful pairing with right food.
The world probably doesn't need another tasting note on VC Brut N/V, but I'm trying to live up to my New Year's resolution to write a note on every bottle I open this year, so, even though I didn't focus particularly closely on this wine... this is a very pleasant brut, consistent with the house style as I remember it. Notes of apple, citrus, hazelnuts and toast; medium-bodied, balanced acidity; very Goldilocks in that there is not any one note predominating. But also not as memorable as the Ruinart brut I had several weeks before.
(n.b., neglected to note disgorgement number, but was bought in December 2014 from a reliable, frequently updated source)
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The wine is clear and bright with a pale lemon colour and presence of many small bubbles.
The nose is clean and fully developed, showing medium intensity aromas of green fruit (yellow apple) and yeast (rye bread, cereal, toast, almonds, dough).
The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a medium(+) zesty acidity. It has a medium alcohol and a medium body with a creamy mousse. It has medium(+) intensity flavours of green fruit (yellow apple) and yeast (rye bread, cereal, toast, almonds, dough). The finish is long.
It is a very good quality wine. It has a lingering finish and concentrated flavours balancing the fresh acidity. It also shows complexity provided by autolytic notes, but a better example of this style would be even more complex.
Drink now, the wine is already fully developed, so there is no point in ageing it (at least my bottle was, Tom Stevenson considers it can develop well for 2-3 years after disgorgement).
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Not much of a champagne person, but really enjoyed it. Crisp start, and middle with a light fruity finish. Paid too much $45.00. Paired nicely with shellfish...and nibbling on potato chips.
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4th Saturday Group Annual Champagne Tasting (Sue's): Darker in color than the others- this has likely been in Sue's cellar for a while. Hazelnut and vanilla notes give way to sautéed apple, marshmallow and vanilla custard. Ginger and pear on the palate, followed by nutmeg and marshmallow. Fine bead with nice acidity. 90-91 pts.
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Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (I) (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): Veuve Clicquot seems to have really improved the quality of its entry-level NV since Dominique Demarville took over the reins as Chef de Caves in 2009. I use to pillory the wine, but the last few bottles I have had have actually been pretty good. Tonight’s started with a pleasant nose of sweet white fruit, white peach and floral aromas with a little mineral scents on the sides. The palate was clean and balanced, with a fine mousse and well-integrated acidity lending a sense of finesse to way the wine’s white fruit and citrus notes were held together. Decent finish too, with a lift of lime peel and a little suggestion of minerality right at the end. Nicely put together and quite pleasant, this was a very decent NV.
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Mixed reviews, wife thought it was pretty good, I thought it was too sweet and lacking any interesting taste or complexity. Averaged her 90 with my 86 for our composite score.
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The wine is a nice pale-yellow. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Nice aroma of citrus and yeast on the nose. Aroma predicts the flavor - citrus, yeast, and traces of almond abound, found more green apple in the flavor than on the nose which was a pleasant surprise. The body is light/medium. The wine has bright texture, excellent fine bubbles as expected. The wine finishes medium and lingers a bit. Really nicely balanced. This is just a great go-to for any champagne-worthy occasion, impresses the champagne naive and pleases the snobs. Pricing is probably appropriate for a champagne that doesn't ever disappoint. Drink now, no need to wait.
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My New Year's Eve champagne selection. This is a nice champagne. Smooth and creamy with light citrus flavors and a hint of toasted bread. Very fine mousse. It was an interesting contrast to the 2004 Pahlmeyer Merlot I had earlier. A tasty finish to end the evening (morning).
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As noted by others, this is a remarkably consistent Champagne. The style of the house is unmistakable and distinctive. Crisp, bright and bone-dry, with subtle notes of apple, citrus and a hint of brioche on the clean, fresh finish. Not my favorite in terms of style, but very nice to try every once in a while. 50+5+12+16+7=90
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Taste of yeast, bread, light citrus notes. A favorite of ours for many years. This was from a magnum bought from WTSO for $84 - a good crowd pleaser. This bottle had a bit more bracing acidity than is expected from VCP NV "Yellow" label (actually an orange colored label) - perhaps because of the magnum size, and the bottle could smooth a bit with further aging.
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The 6th and final bottle at a New Year's eve dinner, an appropriate time for a dense, rich, full bodied, and heavy champagne. By this time, one's capacity for exacting tasting notes is, shall we say, dulled, so much of my memory for the wine is based, I suspect, on prior exposures. That being said, a better choice may not have been possible. This VCP, served with a cheese course and immediately following a Recaredo (served with Paella) was solid, and stood up well to the rich flavors in the broad range of cheeses served. On its own, or with lighter fare, or for those in search of a lighter, fruitier, bubbly, mineral or yeasty champagne, I'd recommend you look elsewhere. Rated 0 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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According to CT this is my 17th N/V Veuve I have taste since joining CT in late 07, I am pretty sure I have tasted 3 or 4 times that many over the years. This bottle is very consistent to the house style, with plenty of yeast, citrus, kiwi, and their signature stone/slate finish. This bottle has crisp acidity and is quite dry for a N/V champagne. Happy New Year to all fellow CT members! Salud
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Great powerful champagne. What one looks for in a NV, nice brioche, vanilla and almonds. Quite long, even surprisingly long for a simple NV. Went great with sushi.
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End of year sparkling wine tasting: Rose, lemon, floral and graphite on the nose. Has some sweetness but it is in the background with quite good acidity. Not complex but good to drink.
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Balanced flavors and pleasant enough but not a head turner. This will not evoke discussion. Picked this up for $37 and mostly worth that. I'd never pay more for it.
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Purchased on sale in the low $40's, which given the time of year is a good price; I haven't tried this in two years, so it's time to revisit. Always popular, widely available, and a quality, "crowd pleaser", it consistently delivers and usually doesn't disappoint.
A light golden color with lots of fine mousse and tiny bubbles. Displays yeasty aromas and flavors of poached pear, baked apple, some mildly tart lemon, brioche, and noticeable minerality. Initial entry leads me to believe the dosage is on the high side of brut, research confirms 10-11 g/l. There's definitely enough acidity to offset the higher dosage and make this an enjoyable experience. Great mouthfeel and a solid finish.
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{cork} Very yeasty. Chardonnay-dominant it seems; medium bodied and very dry; fairly light for flavour, with quite coarse bubbles. Rather short finish. You pay for the name here methinks.
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Bollicina delicata e morbida. Tutt'altro che aggressiva. Scivola sulla lingua quasi senza toccarla. Fresco. Persistenza breve ma giusta per lasciare la bocca fresca. Delicatissimo. Gentile. Fantastico!
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A beautiful nose of unripe peach, apricot, hints of caramel and fresh toast rose up from the glass. On the palate, it showed tart apple with fine bubbles and a lasting note of minerals and spring florals.
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Rich golden tint in the glass; a slight raisiny note on the nose coupled to a deep and sensual wiff of fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits. Surprisingly firm on the palate from what I expected from the supple aromatics, the acidity and structure didn't so much deliver strong flavor impressions, but instead provided room for wandering thoughts to find their way into the wine, in the way that a gracious host might provide accommodations for a visiting houseguest.
Tasted on the same day as Moet Imperial Brut, I found the Veuve to have more backbone and finesse, but less palate weight or richness. Give the Moet to the romantic, but save the Veuve for the philosopher in your family!
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Another nice showing from one of my favorite house Champagnes. Crisp acidity, plenty of yeasty flavors and aromas, hints of lemon, kiwi, slate, brut dry. This bottle and I emphasize this bottle delivered everything I could asked in a house champagne, except the price!
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Tasting pour. Solid showing, yeast, citrus, chalky minerality, medium finish. Interestingly I find this can be really good or just a tad underwhelming. 89+pts.
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pale golden colour, with only a few streams of tiny bubbles. Rich aromas of almonds and marzipan, yeasty dough and biscuits fill the air. On the palate, a moderately rich, creamy texture is balanced out by soft acidity. The mousse is gentle at first, and rapidly fades until its presence is barely noticeable, while the flavour profile builds into a yeasty finale. A lovely example of NV Champagne.
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N: Yellow apples, loads of biscuits and yeasty notes. Not particularly fresh on the nose. Some marzipan and a tough of varnish. P: Lots of big bubbles, yellow fruit, apples. A bit hollow on the mid-palate. Medium bready finish. O: Not my favourite style, lacking a bit of freshness. Not the best value.
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Veuve Clicquot Dinner (Boss Shepherd's - Washington DC): Nothing surprising here: toasted biscuits, lemon peel, white flowers and notes of chalk. Tangy but creamy with flavors of lemon peel, sliced apples and apricot, backed up by notes of buttered biscuits, toasted bread and some chalky-mineral components. Always reliable and refreshing. Served from magnums.
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The Great Schintzel Dinner at Eric's and Deb's: turns out i have had this before. and the note is similar. I am still not a person who likes sparklers. toasty, brioche and sweet citrus notes. bit of creaminess in the mid. lime and zest. nice finish
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Opened the wine today over lunch to celebrate my wife's birthday at Imperial Treasure Herbal Restaurant at Riverview Hotel. (They will waive the corkage if you ask nicely.)
Brisk effervescence that lasted for 30 minutes. Flavourful with a dry finish. Some dry lemon and biscuits notes. Brilliant when it comes to complementing dim sum dishes.
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Well made NV house champagne, yeasty nose, nice effervescence lemon, crisp acidity, minerals, never going to blow you away with complexity, but still some nice bubbly.
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A new batch, I guess. This was crisp yet soft with perfect acidity. Great summer Champagne. I hope the rest of my bottles are like this - drink up, regardless, as this is in a good place.
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Veuve has a touch of everything that is like able and enjoyable in Champagne. Very reliable and always available. Can you do better for the price? Absolutely and I almost always do, but Veuve never disappoints. So, you don't have to hesitate when you want a bottle of bubbly.
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Once again an outstanding bottle for what it was. From my parents cellar just resting for almost six years. That's all it needs. Delicate bubbles for an intoxicating nose with aromas of white fruits and fine pastries. Easy drink, perfect pairing food with any complexity to develop.
De nuevo una botella buenísima para lo que era. Rescatada de la bodeguita de mis padres después de casi solo seis años. Eso es todo lo que necesita. Delicadas burbujas para una intoxicante nariz con aromas a frutas blancas y pastelería fina. Trago fácil, perfecto para acompañar comida sin ninguna complejidad.
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The wine was bright, medium yellow-golden in colour, with intense, fine perlage, and offered lemon peal and bread on the nose. On the palate the wine showed lemon, apple, a hint of peach and bread, paired with creamy mousse, lively, medium-plus acidity and very good length. The medium-bodied Champage had moderate complexity, but was balanced and very fresh.
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Very light nose--a little bit of straw. Very pleasant mouth coating bubbles, green and red apple flavors, nice balance of acid and a pleasant finish. Not a good QPR, but I suppose you aren't worried about this if you're buying the name...
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Pale in the glass with a slight gold hue. Sharp on the nose and palate with some citrus, yeast and marzipan, as other have noted. Decent finish, though I find the flavors to be flat and the body lacking finesse. Frankly, its just not very good.
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Funny, its been a long time since I have tasted the orange label. Fresh, stronger, richer and in many respects, much much better than say a decade ago.
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Purchased in early 2014, so assumed to be a 2013 disgorgement, but until Champagne houses start labelling it will be hard to know.
The wine is a mature yellow in colour, the nose is developed with white peach and creamy almondmeal characters.
The palate shows a layered expression of white nectarine and peach that has a full mouthfeel and fine bead, the wine has good mineral acidity that keeps it lively and balanced. Review Link - www.winereviewer.com.au (drink from 2014-2017)
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Gf and I tried this one out tonight, and it is by far one of the best Champagne values we've yet to come across. It's light, crisp flavor, and fruity nose, left us wishing for more after the bottle was consumed. I'm typically skeptical of anything NV, but this has won us over.
From 375...I just had to try it, but wasn't going to go for a whole bottle. Old sneaker nose at first, which blew off after a few minutes. Decidedly neutral palate, very soft, little acid presence of any kind, could have been mistaken for middle-of-the-road Cava if tasted blind. Actually, Cava has great acid, so not even that. Opened up a bit more after 15 minutes with a hint of very basic bready character, but really undeveloped, and some pear syrup (I thought I read somewhere that this was 9 g/L, but it didn't come across that way). Would be an acceptable entry level non-Champagne sparkling wine, but considering what they charge for this stuff wholesale, it's a joke. Not bad wine, just really basic and neutral.
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4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (Rick & Cris'): From magnum. Fresh and lively, with orchard fruit, lemon pith, almond and yeast aromas with a pleasant toasty undertone. Medium coarse bead, with yeasty apple and almond notes on the palate.
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Meh. Seemed middle of the road to me with light acid. What I appreciated is that it didn't come off sweet or too commercial but other than that, nothing special.
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Darker in colour with lots of pear, hints of lemon meringue, fine bubbles after 5 years in the cellar and better than the first bottle of the double pack. Just ok and not that memorable a champagne.
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More enjoyable this time around. More appealing bouquet, fruit blossoms, citrus, and yeast. Charming bubbles on a rounded, sturdy frame that features lively acidity. Chalk, limestone, yeast, citrus, and floral elements throughout. A nice value.
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APPEARANCE: clear, bright; medium gold; persistant creamy mousse; medium bubbles NOSE: clean; medium+ intensity; flavours: bruised apple, green apple, lemon, autolytic character (yeasty, brioche, toasty); fully mature PALATE: off-dry; high acidity; medium body; medium alcohol; creamy persistant mousse, medium+ finish; medium+ flavour intensity; flavour characteristics: as per nose: green apple, lemon, lime, bruised apple, brioche, yeasty notes READINESS FOR DRINKING: Drink now, not intended for further ageing FURTHER REMARKS: From half bottle. Very good. Typical NV Champagne, with good concentration, fine complexity and elegant combination of fruit and autolytic character.
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Another nice showing, flint, yeast, lemon, kiwi, hints of apple, firm acidity, most importantly plenty dry/brut for my palate. As is the case for most champagnes house or vintage, overpriced!
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excellent champagne that everyone understands - go to bubbly for celebrations, especially birthdays - everyone had fun drinking it and it never fails to delight-
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From my parents cellar. What a difference makes four years laying down. Citrius essence blows away and you get here a sweet marzipan aroma followed by a softie palate with a light bubble and a shortie aftertaste. Matched nicely an Abanda rice.
De la bodega de mis padres. Menuda diferencia hacen cuatro años descansando. La esencia a cítricos se fue y lo que tienes aquí es un aroma a mazapán dulce seguido por una boca suave con una burbuja fina y un postgusto cortito. Acompañó perfectamente a un arroz abanda.
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Light to medium yellow colour, with good mousse. Nose with ripe yellow fruit, apple, pear and some peach, some herbaceous notes, some bread, some spice and a hint of nuts. A classical Champagne nose going in the fruity and "Pinoty" direction. Medium bodied, dry but not bone dry, the palate is rather fruity with a dominance of yellow and red apples, with some white currants, a hint of citrus, good acidity, rather spicy, and with an aftertaste of apples. This Champagne goes in the foody and spicy direction, the dominance of Pinot can be felt, and it is classical in its notes. 87 p. This was a recently purchased bottle.
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Color: light yellow, adequate mousse with tiny bubble stream. Pleasant nose of apples, a little bread. Medium-bodied palate, showing some pleasant pinot aspects. Less austere and acidic than the last bottle of this purchased a few years ago. While still Brut, this seems to have a little more built in sweetness than that bottle and a nice, smooth finish. I liked it and so did everyone else. I would assume fairly recent disgorgement since I think Costco has a pretty good turnover selling quite a few pallets of these each Holiday season.
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Three bottles from different years now drunk and enjoyed. Consistent characteristics and quality in every bottle. Clean and crisp, thousands of tiny bubbles. Apple and pear flavors, yeasty. Everyone liked it--a lot.
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Medium straw, lazy bead, medium mousse. Yeasty, musty, nose and flavors of stonefruit, apples, citrus, biscuits, and spices typical of NV Veuve. This was good, but mature, if not haggard, and in short supply of much needed freshness. This bottle was served after finishing a bottle of 2004 La Grande Dame. Perhaps I'm being unkind?
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From 375mL. Quite lively aromas of yeasty lemon citrus, cinnamon, and white flowers. The linear palate features a medium fine mousse and opening tart green apple, later transitioning to lemon/lime citrus, baking spice, and chalky minerals. Really enjoyable, if a bit standard. Drink or hold.
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I thought I would buy a somewhat nice Champagne for a change for New Year's. I really liked this bottle but since I'm not a regular drinker of this style I didn't score.
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Drank while ringing in the New Year 2014 @ River's Edge in Yonkers by courtesy of bartender "Han'some" Irish Jerry. Served chilled in plastic flute. Still a novice with Champs, but picked up a little reduction in this one. Fine and tight mousse with vibrant bubbles. Toasty with delicate fruit notes of apple, pear & touch of grapefruit along with underlying honey, yeast & slate notes. Sufficiently dry with flinty minerality, crisp acidity, and a short clean finish. (86-87)
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Fresh, balanced and slightly more than simple; ready to go. A shout out for the dosage on this one. Not something I'd purchase for myself, but when it's being handed out at a holiday party, I'm obliged to investigate. 12,0% abv
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Citrus notes (lemon and lime) in the nose. Bubbles in profusion, very well formed. Perlage fine and prolonged. In the mouth a certain rusticity (seems to me it needs more time in the bottle). Missing the flavors of toasted. Anyway shows personality and charm. Happy 2014. Cheers ...
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A wonderful aroma of orange blossom with a hint of brown sugar. Not too dry and not too acidic. A real pleasure. The one I tried did not have "Ponsardin" on the main label.
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Doesn't have the depth or sophistication of a high-end champagne, but a good product nonetheless. Not too sweet. Bubbles emerge quickly and fully. Notes stay consistent throughout the time it is open.
Good product to open a dinner party, at a reasonable price.
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Roll the dice and see what you're going to get with Veuve NV. I'm afraid this time, the dice weren't in our favour. I'll add its been wonderful on other occasions. But not this time, just average.
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Moderately pronounced nose of crisp saline, talc, and zwieback toast. Dry and lean upon entry, there is plenty of crisp acid, and a fine and persistent mousse. The palate reinforces and expands on the nose with clean flavors of green apple skin, lemon curd, mineral, and toasty brioche notes.
Nothing wrong with this champagne at all, although nothing really outstanding or memorable either. Just a good, inoffensive set of bubbles with all the requisite parts.
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Robe or pâle. Nez relativement discret avec des notes de mie de pain et de fraises sucrées. Belle fraîcheur en bouche, belle acidité. Relativement fermé toutefois. Agréable mais trop discret pour le prix.
Light gold, it presents a discrete nose with bread and sweet strawberries aroma. Fresh with nice acidity but a bit expensive.
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Yet more proof the French dump their undrinkable dross on us unsuspecting bumpkin convicts. And they charge us royally for the privilege as well. Sharp acidic fruit dominates. It registers a grand zero on the complexity scale with no hints of yeast, toastiness or anything else to lift the wine. Was this even aged on the lees? The finish is medium long but it is just a continuation of the citrus acidity that overpowers all else. I took off an extra 3 points for the profound disappointment. I'm going back to sparkling Tassie wines.
I've had this in the cellar for two years. Once the mousse was gone, there was very little effervescence. It was closer to a still wine that sparkling. Not being a fan of the Yellow Label (I love Veuve's Rare Vintages), I prefer it with a bit of age. No notes, but the cork had no elasticity, it was a bit oxidized with nutty aromas. My dad gets a bottle of this every Christmas. I'll wait another year before drinking the one he got last year.
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Surdyk's Holiday Champagne Tasting (Surdyk's, Mpls, MN): Tasting pour. This was good, not quite as vibrant as bottles over the last couple years though. I believe these are fairly recent released bottles. Never bad, and sometimes can be quite rewarding.
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(A blend of ~ 50% pinot noir, 20% pinot meunier, 30% Chardonnay. About 25 - 40% reserve wine to maintain typicity) Very standard benchmark Champagne. This bottle was light colored, nice mousse, but with a bit of a pithy feel at the end. This is what my mind imagines when I think Champagne.
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Found on sale < $40 and couldn't refuse because I know it's a favorite of our Thansgiving guests. Always consistent and in a style that is very easy drinking and delicious.
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I was weaned on this some 25 years ago. Back then, I could buy this in Mag for less than a 750 is these days. It was the "house" champagne. These days I'm content with Prosecco...
Well let me say I settle for Prosecco. I bought a couple of these and if money's not an impediment to pleasure, then these give me much more pleasure then any of the Proseccos I have been writing about for the last year or so. Much better also than the various US methode champenoise wines that I also like quite a lot at 1/3 to 1/2 the cost. So, if you've got the bucks, this will please. Much more focused and finessed. Mousse is tight and fine.
Makes me want to try some of the other NV Brut favs from years past like Bollinger, Taittinger, Nicolas Feuillatte.
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Tasted next to an NV Moet Chandon. Veuve makes so many cases of this a year that the quality varies between bottles. Golden straw, fine bead, medium mousse. Typical Veuve aromas of stonefruit and apples, citrus and brioche, vanilla and yeast. The palate was good but lacked freshness and the typical vibrancy and energy you've come to expect from good NV champagne. Can't see it happening anytime soon but we need disgorgement dates on NV bottles... wankers.
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Not too expressive nose, some yeast, yellow apples and minerals. Quite "round", some residual sugar, ok acidity. Nothing wrong with it, just lacking some personality.
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Opened a .375 ML bottle to pair with Osetra caviar only to be let down. The active bead and foam were present but it lacked freshness, displaying musty, dank, oxidized aromas and flavors. Just didn't taste right; possibly a touch corked? A disappointment. .
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From half-bottle over dinner: Sweet, yummy, easy style that mom consumed far faster than she should have. A touch oxidative and I venture to say this half-bottle had a bit of age on it as it had flavors of caramel covered apples. The residuals sugar was well balanced with acidity and made this super easy to consume as an aperitif. The last bottle of this I had wasn't very good, this bottle was really quite good.
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Haven't had VC in a long while and enjoyed this one. A very drinkable style, with large bubbles and very little of the citric elements that can make champagne need food. So good toast, caramel and light yeast with just enough grapefruit to create balance.
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Champagne Tasting: Lemon pie, apple, graphite and lime. Bright palate with plenty of acidity. The fruit has intensity and doesn't have pervasive sweetness like some of the other entry level wines tried tonight. Better than I expected and have experienced in the past with this label.
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Bought a few Mags back in 2010 from Acker auction , had one this morning Brunch .....very light and easy drinking , a little apple , really nice champagne
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Much more mature than my previous bottle. Well balanced and seems to be fully integrated with citrus on top of a bed of bread. Great mousse and bubbles. Impecable. Absolutely a very correct champagne, but also a bit average.
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Dinner with Monthly Group at ITSPD (Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, Paragon): I must say I have not always been a fan of these entry-level VC bottlings, and have even panned a couple of bottles over the past few years. However, the two bottles that we had tonight were both surprisingly (and consistently) good. Nothing spectacular mind you, but they came across as very proficient, well-made NV Champagnes, which is not something I would have said or previous releases (many of which ranged from boring to dire). The nose here showed pleasant notes of apples and lemons riding on little bits of yeast and cream. That was picked up on the nicely balanced palate as well, where lemony notes, a touch of apple and perhaps sweeter, peachy suggestions where dripped with a few dollops and cream. A round, fleshy character and nice, gentle mousse made for a good mouthfeel. Decent finish too, with bits of mineral and spice. Unspectacular, but nicely put together - this was a nice accompanaiment to a Cantonese meal. Much better than usual. If they keep producing straight NVs like that, I may well purchase some myself.
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Crisp freshwater breeze, silky perfume, tiny bubbles, and a zest of citrus. Palate feels off-dry and has a syrupy dosage finishing light and crisp with a note of orange peel. Inviting and harmonious but lacking complexity and identity.
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Very nice aromas of fresh apples, cantaloupes, peaches, pineapples, and whipped cream, plus some caramel and yellow flowers; the palate, quite dry and somewhat acidic, with apples, french toast, grapefruits, and ripe pears; the finish, abruptly short with some tropical fruits and wet pebbles; overall, 90+ points; wished the palate and the finish could have kept up with the nose.
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Bright, golden straw, with tiny bubbles and an airy foam. Veuve seems to always have it all: toast, citrus, stonefruit, green apples, and spice notes, combined with length, complexity, balance, structure, and nervy acidity. Always consistent and rarely disappoints.
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This bottle had a nose of freshly baked bread that was still in the oven. The palate was dry, with lemon, mango minerals and lively acidity. Best house champagne I have had in a while!
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Impromtu Afternoon and Evening of Mixed Wines (Rocknroller's (Kevin's)): Light gold color. Nose of crème brule, cream, citrus, apple, light toast. The palate is consistent, quite elegant, showing good balance and nice minerality. None of the chalkiness. This was the last of a group of bottles purchased two years ago.
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Bright and fresh with strong, cutting acidity. A bit much for my taste. Green apple and lemon dominate the nose and palate, I wish it had more of a yeasty / nutty component.
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From a magnum. Medium yellow, maybe a little darker suggesting it has some age in it. Clean, fresh nose with plenty of ripe green apples, pears and citrus with notes of summer flowers and slatey minerals. Medium bodied with refreshing acidity. Medium(+) intensity palate full of ripe pears and apples as well as citrus fruits. Secondary and tertiary characteristics appear very muted. Medium length.
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A private lunch (Restaurant The Barn, Coworth Park Hotel, Ascot, UK): There is no doubting the complexity of the blend (up to 200 different wines) and of the wine. The house style is also clearly recognisable; balance and harmony are beyond question. And yet this seems to come at the expense of precision and definition - it is so well blended that the component parts get lost - or are there just to many of them? Good wine none the less but competent rather than interesting.
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Est. about 8-10 years aged in excellent storage after purchase; Yeast, hint of dry musty earthiness; old apricot, lost primary fresh fruit notes and even citrus notes, turning to earth and toffee. Medium fine bubbles, a bit flabby, but nothing wrong here. 87-88
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NobleRottersSydney - blind Shiraz (Verde, East Sydney): {cork, 12%} (Stephen) Verve’s standard nv Brut cops a bit of flak these days, and not without reason. Not this bottle, which has had the unexpected advantage of being cellared post-purchase for 13 years. Light, renmarkably fresh nose of bread and toast. There’s a bit more age evident on the palate, with a meaty, game-like quality to the flavours, but it’s never stale. Ticks all the medium boxes; the bubbles still have plenty of verve, and the wine finishes dry and medium length. Very good indeed.
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Green apples, peach, lemon. A hint of butter and toast (much less than Bollinger's). Medium bodied. High acidity, but balanced by sweetness. Overall, a beautifully elegant wine that is vivacious and fresh. Maybe lacking the complexity to justify the price, but certainly a well balanced champagne that deserves its reputation.
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Middle of the road among those major producers. Fresh and crisp - yes - but also rather simple and a bit thin. Much prefer Bollinger at this price point
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I had this at a cocktail party and was rather impressed over the course of the night as it was much more interesting than the last time I had it 2-3 years ago. Vibrant acidity and balance with nice bitterness on a medium+ finish. Solid B+. Must be a good current release.
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Sure, it's easy to dis this wine, given the price, but it's also a cliche to dis this wine. Lousy QPR, but, price aside, there's not a whole lot wrong with it, except that it's so agreeable as to be a little boring. V. competent wine making: mid-weight, accessible Champagne that only a geek will dislike. I have a friend who always brings two bottles over to dinner -- one to drink, and one as a gift, and bless him for that.
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Consistently excellent taste. Toasted bread, caramel. For my palate, best of the big houses. Had some Perrier couple nights ago that was missing the widows "bite". Some might like it more, but I find the VCP the best.
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Very light yellow appearance. Active bead. Sweet, yeasty, mineral aromas. Creamy textured notes of citrus, peach, brioche, and nuts. Balanced, great mouthfeel, and medium-plus finish. Refreshing.
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The wine looks Yellow gold colored. The legs are Fast. It smells like Honey, and Passion fruit. It tastes like Lemon, and Leesy. The body is Medium. The wine has Silky texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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A far different taste experience from the last bottle, this was focused and zippy on the nose but broad and rich on the palate. While maintaining vivacious acidity and lively lemon citrus flavors, this bottle started to show a more mature range of ripe apple, peach, and honey. Still lacking enough toasty smells, this is nonethelsss more full and balanced than the prior bottle. If the purpose of non-vintage Champagne is to maintain a consistent style then the Clicquot folks are doing it wrong; however this bottle more convincingly justifies the premium price tag compared with its predecessor.
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This would have posed a decent value as a $10-15 Prosecco. Sweetness on the attack, hollow and acidic midpalate with a carbonic/metallic note, and a sweet finish. I see how this is regarded as the antithesis of farmer-fizz.
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Blind NV Champagnes (David's House - Washington, DC): Aromas of chalk, limestone and white flowers, mixed in with freshly toasted bread. The palate is creamy and tangy, with dominant flavors of fresh apple juice, toasted baguette and lots of lemon peel. The palate shows a lot of cut and a mineral-driven finish. Rich yet lean.
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From a magnum. The first sip of this always comes across as harsh to me. No different this time. Faint toasty notes but never really gets to where it wants to go.
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2008 base. Cookie dough on the nose, hints of dates on the finish. Balanced and elegant with obvious presence of reserve wines. Lacking concentration. Surprisingly good, will improve.
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First time conscientiously drinking Veuve Cicquot in many years. On the nose, this is reasonably broad, with green apple, pear, and a faint scent of mint. However, it lacks the rich, toasty aromas that distinguish my favorite Champagnes. On the palate this is remarkably narrow- a straight tart jet right down the center of the tongue. Even when rolled around the mouth, this never develops laterally. Not appallingly bad, but for the $50/bottle this commands at retail there are so many more compelling options. Fully neutral here; the Switzerland of champagne.
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To the extent that I tell anyone within earshot how overrated and homogenous Veuve's Yellow Label is, I had absolutely no expectations for the content inside of the half bottle I opened. Ah, if only it felt this gratifying every time I was proven wrong.
Yeasty flavors of brioche, citrus, stonefruit, spices, minerals, and crisp green apple rolled through my mouth with the acceleration of a roller coaster. Its mousse was so fine that it flowed with the weightlessness of foam and ebbed from the palate like cotton candy evaporating in your mouth. Dry, nervy, decadent, and delicious. This is hands down the best Veuve Clicquot I have ever had. Please give me a moratorium on any future criticism of Veuve's alleged shortcomings. And I'll take that, along with a side of crow, "to go" please.
Tasty lemony flavors with loads of minerality. A but one or two dimensional. Would like more brioche and yeasty character but it is NV and pretty new in the cellar.
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Pale in color, medium-bodied and bone dry. Very tight and crisp, offering subtle flavors of apple, pear and fresh baked bread. This was an excellent pairing with our Christmas Eve fish feast. Better with food than on its own, unless you prefer this ultra-dry, highly carbonated style. 50+5+11+15+8=89
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Always consistent in style, flavor, and quality. Great go to bubbly for either a special family occasion or at a restaurant with a client. Always a crowd pleaser
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Tasting menu at La Belle Vie (La Belle Vie, Mpls): Had this twice over 5 nights. very nice fruit. At a tasting last week it was impressive. Apple and pear notes with some citrus. Good energy and weight, minerals. The last bottle was much more chalky and a bit bitter on the end. First bottle at tasting was better. 90pts and then 89pts. I do see some noticeable bottle variations.
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Apple, pear, anise, mineral and tart acidity. Light bodied and creamy with a medium bead stream. I prefer more brioche and toast than is on offer here. Nice but not my style.
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Friends opened this at the start of their 12/9/12 Sangiovese tasting. It had an elegant, fragrant bouquet of brioche, pear, citrus, spice and mineral aromas. The palate was clean and fresh with a creamy mouth feel and flavors of pear, lemon cream, mineral, and spice. 89+
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My old New Years Eve stand by. Med straw color. This was a particularily good bottle. Always a dependable, mid grade wine. Med body, nice tiny bubble stream. Nothing off, $40.
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Even though bottle of NV was at least 20 years old, it still had decent carbonation. Nice toasted almond nose, fairly acidic on the palate, but good lingering minerality in aftertaste, nice long finish.
this bottle was very fresh with a lot of lemons on the nose, a touch of bread/yaest and mid body with decent finish, imo is overpriced - an average champagne that has never managed to impress...
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I hate to say it... but despite all of the corporate branding and "lifestyle" image associated with the yellow label... I actually enjoyed it. Granted, I can find number of sparkling wines and champagnes for a lot less that taste just as good, if not better.. but if you find yourself the recipient of a bottle, smile and enjoy.
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Very, very nice. A bit too much down the mainstream road - but what a beautiful road! Small bobbles, remarkable dark yellow glow, distinct taste with characters of toast and nuts (yeah...almost).
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Grapefruit color. Nose of lemon and lime, and a nice taste of lemon with just a tad of yeast. Slightly disappointing quick ending. Everyone will like this but I doubt it will have many admirers.
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Been in the cellar for 2.5 yrs. Still fresh and vibrant on the nose, with just a hint of oxidation peeking through. Aromas of red apple skins, lemon, tart green apple, and toast. Quite lively on the palate showing fresh lemon juice, burnt toast, salty toffee, green apples, and a touch of candied ginger. Crisp acidity with a lively mousse. Medium+ length finish ending on notes of lemon juice and green apple. The time in the cellar has clearly added a touch of complexity to this usually simple wine, and would be even better with another year or two. Not something I would buy, but perfectly acceptable for what it is. Good
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birthday toast - everybody enjoyed the bubbly - a go to champagne that everyone knows and is comfortable with; the marketing campaign is more successful, at times, than the product itself... nevertheless, you cannot go wrong with this champagne as a gift or for your own special occasion...
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- Yellow color with small pearls and has flavours of apple, lemon and baker's yeast with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - Had it during the hurricane (Sandy). Hints of apple,citrus and a little spice on the nose.
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This was a perfectly acceptable champagne - nice mousse, fresh acidity, lemon, and a touch of yeast; however, it was simple. We enjoyed drinking it while carving our Halloween pumpkin, so it served its purpose. Overall, I would be happy to drink it because it is exactly what I expected but nothing more.
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This was one of the bottles that originally got my wife and I interested in champagne when we knew almost nothing about the category. Given that we have not had this in a long time, we figured that it was worth checking in to see how the Veuve stacked up to some of the wonderful grower and tete de cuvee champagnes that we have been enjoying on a regular basis. I must say that while this was drinkable, it is a far cry from what I remember in the early days of our champagne drinking. Either the quality of the Veuve yellow label has gotten worse, or our palates have dramatically changed as a result of our growing champagne tasting experiences. My guess is that it is the latter. This was rather simple with yeasty/bready flavors up front to go along with red apples and a little bit of honey. While this bottle was far from spectacular, it was not bad either. Just an average performance at best.
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This wine is light gold in color with copious amounts of fine bubbles. Their are nutty aromas along with smells of lemony honey. The tastes are of apple, toast, clove, faint spices, almond, and sweet lemon. There was some perceived weight on the palate due to frothiness and the finish was nice.
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Delicious, we toasted a friend’s birthday with this bottle. This is a Champaign that is consistently good and pleasant year after year. A great value for the price.
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Nutty on the nose with some yeasty scents. Creamy, elegant with discrete bubbling and short aftertaste. Good, but not great....lots of better options out there in this price range.
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A vivacious wine from the start, with a pleasant layered brioche and citrus nose. The taste is as I'd expect from this house, showing new facets with each sip, with crisp apple acidity balancing creamy fruit and a rich, longish finish. Perhaps a little sweeter than my personal taste, but an excellent standard and a crowd-pleaser
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Pale gold, lively fine mousse; limes, shortbread, apples, minerals; dry, apple, yeasty, light body, tangy acidity, nice finish. Very lively in the toasty/bread dough style I prefer. Decent value. Enjoyed with smoked cheddar on our anniversary.
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Had this puppy for a couple of years. Decided to crack it open and celebrate the return of Thursday Night Football. Smooth, crisp, refreshing. I mean, it's Veuve...
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Just does not have "it" Tasted blind with Victoire, Moncuit, Boneville and DeMargerie. This was everyones least favourite; most especially the Veuve only drinkers
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Very nice. Pungent yeasty biscuity aromas, a bit of oatmeal. At various times I thought I picked up apricot, pear, tangerine, and caramel on the palate. Some bitterness. Not bad, but not at all a great value.
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Little hard to get a good impression of the nose as we're enjoying it on a picnic out of plastic cups. Hint of butter maybe? crisp,a bit of lemon offsetting a slightly filter almost bready mid note , moderate finish. Not mind blowing but quite solid and enjoyable.
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Le (limite') Tour de France (Home): What better way to start an afternoon than with a bottle of bubbly? One of the guests at the tasting had just won 3 gold medals at a local amateur wine competition the day before. I had selected the wines before that event, but the coincidence provided us all a reason to toast a friend's success. I purposely picked a Pinot-dominant Champagne since the second bottle of the day was to be a red Burgundy and "The Widow" got things off to a great start. Assertive without being overpowering; satisfying but whetting the appetite for what's to come. My favorite NV Brut.
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Many of my friends think this champagne is below average. Well I guess I'm the black sheep since I think, while sometimes there is significant bottle variation, this wine is generally not bad. Did I say great, NO! However still better than many. Briosche, citrus flavors, tasted almost 'aged'. Nice full mouth feel great minerality and acidity.
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Randy, Dr. Doug, & the Polish Sisters @ chez Carmichel's
Dry, green hay Fine bubbles, some yeasty nuttiness off the nose, but young so not much Medium+ finish Some brioche, candy at back of mouth VERY good value bubble-cant go wrong with a bottle of Veuve!!!
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Not sure what happened. This one tasted a little different from what I've had before. Maybe a little more acidic, thinner - as if there was more chardonnay than pinot noir. It appeared to drift from the usual house style? Maybe an off bottle or questionable provenance?
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I did not happen to see the disgorge date on this, but I do know it was a very recent purchase at a high-volume store. Having said that, this was good but nowhere in the great category. Dry and crisp, with an average finish and mid-palate experience. If nothing else, it served to remind that I just don't drink enough Champagne, something I enjoy very much. Sigh.
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Sampled 6/15/12 from MAGNUM. This was an older bottle I was saving - Old label with "Brut" in the four corners. About 10 years old. The wine looked very young and loads of life. Not as creamy as the more modern formula for the MVs, but with more tartness and citrus peel components. I prefer this older style to the current creamier ones.
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Very consistent, another very good bottle served with smoked fish for Father's Day. Pale yellow, citrus and bread on the nose, light-medium body, citrus on palate, medium finish.
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TN: NV Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champage Brut (Yellow Label). Gift of David and Carole Cobb, June 9, 2012, at the venison 'Biker's Dinner'. This was a gift to Dave from a client or customer, and has had some on-site aging.
Nice yellow and gold, with some fizz still left after 24 hours. Has a viscous coating effect on the glass, with little or no tearing. Has a good amount of peach, cigarette smoke, and mild smokiness/ toast of white California sourdough.
Compared with recent bottle, considerable depth and complexity. A little touch of sweetness and warmth, with peach and plum; good followthrough.
Drinking nicely now but will hold for 5 years. This wine has had some five-plus years at passive cellar temperature, so a new bottle might deserve some bottle age.
92/2012. Good match with the Cowgirl Red Hawk washed rind and Belle Etoile, preferably the latter (a triple cream Brie).
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Whenever you crack a bottle like this it's surly going to mark a special occasion. We took it over to our friends in SV and had a hoot of an evening. Great bottle, great dinner, great evening.
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Nice fine bubbles. Apple nose with whiff of yeast. Bread dough and apple/pear flavours. Crisp and clean finish, nicely paired with the salmon ceviche appetizer.
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Drank with M for 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge on boat on the Bay. First, we had the 1996 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve, which was excellent. then we tried this NV Veuve. It was like the ingenue versus the sophisticated lady of the 1996. It was good, but could not hold a candle to the 1996. Straw color, plenty of bubbles, though not overly so. Fresh flavor. Tasted very young compared to the 1996. I have had it many times and always liked it, but it paled in direct comparison to the 1996.
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Nice mousse; muted nose; citrus, apple. The palate is dry and clean. Nothing at all wrong with it, and very dependable, it's just not particularly complex.
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Retail ~$45. Veuve gets a bad wrap from a lot of wine guys since, I guess, it has become the champagne of choice for every wine poser type. It does not matter to me all that much. I like the Veuve, and this one was no exception. Very good.
Wonderful nose of apple. The palate is more complex than most other nv champagnes that I have tasted but it lacks the citrus that is basic in most champagnes. The taste of bread mixed with apples is quite obvious, on the other hand. A little bit sweet, and another surprise, it is short on bubbles. The length is fairly good. Great golden colour. Late day 2: Everyting is starting to come together. The nose is a marvelous mixture of bread, apple and citrus. The palate is rather complex and confirms the nose. A touch of sweetness and lots of bubbles.
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Bottle purchased at the domain and aged in our cellar for 2 years. The bouquet developed some mushroom notes and a slight sour smell. The wine was still crisp and lovely. Interesting development however, it did not seem to be more preferable, just different.
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Pale gold. Minerally, hint of lemon, maybe roasted lemon, sulfur. Touch of sweetness on the finish. Drank it alone but would be great with Food. Opens up, nutty with a creamy texture.
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Enjoyed last night at the start of a grilled elk tenderloin dinner with a group of friends. Very consistent and consistently good, a crowd pleaser, a good QPR wine. Pale yellow, very effervescent with a lot of zing, great mouth feel. Nose of acid, citrus and cut grass with primary flavors of lemon, lemon grass and acid with a hint of underlying burnt sugar. I definitely recommend this champagne and as a side note although the Le Grand Dame vintage VC is clearly better, for the price difference this is much the better buy. Also, as a side bar, although I did not personally smoke the cigar with this champagne since as the host I was tied up with cooking and hosting duties, three good cigar buddies reported that the Epernay cigar which is specifically blended to go with champagne went very well with this.
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Purchased 2.5 years ago and cellared. Pale yellow, bit of sulfur on nose blows off after 30 minutes. Nice mousse, lemon and bready notes on the nose, light-medium body, citrus carries forward to palate, some pleasant ageing notes but a bit more sweetness than ideal. Very good to excellent.
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Winestreets Burgundy Tasting (Acqua Restaurant): Nose: Has the typical subtle yeasty nose with some muted lemon. Palate: As always balanced with lemon zest, and yeast/bread dough. Clean finish. Always a good and reliable bubbly QPR for about $35 on sale.
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Yet another outstanding Champagne! More yeasty and fruity than Piper-Heidsieck. More like an evening perfume in comparison. If you still remember the taste after 3 days of tasting it, it's got to be perfect!
Pale gold - has been in the cellar for just over a year. I find that Non-Vintage champagnes are often much better with a touch of age on them. This one was no exception. I've bought Veuve C and taken it to a friends house immediately to consume and have always been disappointed with it - very generic and just plain average and not worth the price. This bottle however showed really pleasant brioche and mineral aromas with corresponding complexity on the palate. Pretty good - wondering if it was indeed the time in the cellar that made the difference...
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Clear, pale lemon in color. Medium nose. Very dry, with high acidity and grapefruit/lime and green apple on the palate, with a fairly long, cleansing finish of minerals and brioche. This bottle had more flavor intensity, depth and body than previous bottles that I tried. Paired really well with rich appetizers. Very nice but not a particularly good value at $45.00 from Costco.
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This bottle was opened and was just ok. I forgot to cork it and remember late before going to bed some 7 hours after opening. Wonderful, toast, bisquit, citrus, flavors. Absolutely wonderful. There were hits and aromas taking me back to the 96 Grande Dame but it didn't have the 'aged' taste. Brioche, yeast, apple and crisp acidity but not overwhelming. Color was darker than usual showing signs of age, yet is a non-vintage.
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Dinner at the Vagenendes (Clementi): Always a little middling, but at least this bottle had some age one it, which helped to round it off somewhat and add a bit of complexity, so it was actually quite drinkable. It had a little nutty accent to both its nose and palate to go along with white fruit flesh and a lemony notes that ran into a high-toned finish. One of the more decent bottles.
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The nose is expressive and full of brioche, tire rubber, crisp yellow apple, and baking spice with undertones of cheese funk. The palate opens with ripe orchard fruits, a bit of waxy texture, and accents of cinnamon. Slate minerality arises on the mid-palate, which itself comes across as slightly weak. The finish, however, redeems with persistent and vivid tones of lemon/lime citrus. The wine is somewhat lighter in body than expected with a medium bead. Overall this wine shines with complex aromatics and strong finish, but is somewhat held back by its light body and mid-palate. R&M 87
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This magnum is from lot L564550811, which Veuve Clicquot tells me was disgorged on November 7, 1998 and left their cellars in February 1999. So we're talking about a non-vintage champagne with 13 years of bottle age. Let no one tell you that non-vintage champagne doesn't benefit from bottle age. This wine was excellent. The color was a medium gold with a very fine mousse. The flavors were dominated by citrus with bread dough on the finish. Much better than newer, off-the-shelf, VC that I've had in the past.
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Quite good ... for a Veuve. I'm not a Veuve fan, but this one was quite good. The perlage was not so hard, a fresh fruit with a nicely integrated acidity. The QPR was good, becaue it was a present ;), but actually I wouldn't buy it, because at ~ € 35,-- the QPR is not really good.
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Pre-CNY Lunch at Brian's (Moonbeam View): It is quite amazing how a Champagne house that is capable of making really beautiful wines can consistently churn out such an underwhelming NV. This was not undrinkable, just mediocre. The nose was pleasant enough, with bright scents of green limes, lemons and apples with a bit of flower and some minerally aromas at the edges. It was the palate that I took issue with. Very simple, with slightly tart flavours of lemons, limes and green apples again and nothing much more, this was once again a bit of a letdown. In fact, I thought that it strayed over into being a but too tart and citrussy at the finish when drank without food. A forgettable bottle, like just about every other bottle of VC NV I have had over the past several years.
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fine beads, green apple and slate nose, lovely mouth feel, good balance with an apple, honeysuckle, lemon and metallic element palate. Medium to long length. We enjoyed this bottle.
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Appley nose with some richer fruit, toffee, halva and slight spice. Dry and rather lightbodied palate with strong sense of malic acidity. Lemon drop sweetness, peachy fruit, bitterness, almonds and a touch of hazel nut. Decent length. No, not my favourite.
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Good mid-weight champagne, with a creamy mouthfeel and a light toasty profile. Not too yeasty, which is a plus for me. Nice with lighter foods and was a good match with penne a la vodka.
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Too angular. Not enough mousse to balance mouthfeel of the high acidity. Erratic large bubbles - quite unrefined for the price point. Not well made. I think I'm over the Veuve craze.
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Not my favorite. Comes across a bit sweeter than I like with not a ton of interesting notes. Sweet apple, solid bubbles. Not sure what the dosage or RS is, but too much for my taste. 86-87.
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A champagne House is eventually judged on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in the making of such a wine that the true Art of Champagne blending reveals itself. This is an art in which the House of Veuve Clicquot excels. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is not the highest rated or best known French Champagne, but it's a remarkably good French champagne. It's also reasonably priced, at least compared to the better known champagne brands.
There’s plenty of finesse in this smooth-textured Champagne. So if you'd like to try to good French champagne to see what the fuss is all about but don't want to break the bank, you should get some Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is the standard-bearer, which, for many people, defines the classic taste of Champagne.
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine.
Color & Clarity The Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is a pale yellow with reasonable clarity at the center.
Nose The primary aromas of the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut are bread and apple — perhaps even baked apple, though not quite apple pie.
Palate The Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is a dry wine that's also fairly rich and robust exhibiting yeasty, baked flavors that are combined with apples and a bit of pear, apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral. Racy, with snappy acidity providing energy and driving the flavors to a long conclusion. It's rich, round, lemony fruit fills the mouth, and there is a refreshing, lightly bitter, yeasty finish of citrus rind.
Food Pairing Pairing Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut with Cheeses ■Cheddar Cheese: The champagne becomes a bit more sour with cheddar, but also more aromatic. ■Aged Gouda: When paired with aged Gouda the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is sweeter and more interesting. ■Aged Parmesan: This is a fair and neutral pairing. ■Blue Cheese: When paired with blue cheese, the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is more aromatic and flavorful, making this a very good pairing. ■Leichester Cave Cheddar: This is a fantastic pairing, with the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut becoming much more complex and interesting. ■Manchego: This is just a neutral pairing. Pairing Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut with Main Dishes ■Sushi: This is a decent pairing, though I've had better. ■Caivar: When paired with caviar the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut becomes sweeter and more interesting. ■Lox: This is a decent pairing and I'd have it again. ■Fried Chicken: This is only a neutral pairing.
Bottom Line Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is very, very good — perhaps not the absolute best that is available, but very good. It's better than the average sparkling wine that you might get from California and it easily holds its own against the better known French champagnes that cost twice as much (if not more). Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is thus not only excellent French Champagne and well worth trying, but it is also an excellent value.
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The old widow does it again - still one of my favorite every-day champagnes. And by that I mean the one that I prefer for any kind of celebration. New Year's Eve is suddenly as good an occasion as any to open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. A pale golden yellow color with tiny streams of effervescent bubbles produces a strong mousse. Green apple and hints of peach on the nose, then a bold but well-balanced palate with peach, ripe green apples, lemon, minerals, and some remembrance of rose petal. Smooth, but somewhat clipped finish with a touch of honey. Happy New Year!
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Rich golden color. Mainly lemon flavors, with some green apple as well, but no depth or intensity, and it's a bit thin and metallic. Simple and boring.
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Not sure what i should be expecting here for this pricey sparkling wine with quite the reputation! 30$ CAN for 375 ml bottle. Is this right for the holidays? So nose is light and apple like - palate is kind of rich with what i would say was kind of standard, caramel, apple, stewed fruit types qualities. Not so much in your face, but light and just "there". Nice note of the "mouse". Kind of just "ok" and Not sure if worth high price for a couple of glasses, when you can buy a large bottle of sparkling wine from spain/italy that is equally of interest for 15-20 $ CAN in my neck of the woods. Happy Holidays and try some for New Years! Life is short.
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Christmas Eve Wines (Dave's, Mpls): Medium gold color. The nose shows mostly yeast, a touch of smoke and nuts, and some pear. The palate has chalky minerality, fairly dry, apple, pear, yeast, and a little bitter on the end. This was a decent N/V, not quite as good as the last one I had, but when you can get it at 32.99, its pretty decent. 88+pts.
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Drank at Nick and Sunny's on Christmas eve. Much better than expected. High acidity with bread dough and yeast on the palate. Moderate mousse. Good structure and balance.
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Tasted at a retail tasting. The first nose was interesting; yeasty and cinnamon rolls but it blew off quickly and became rapidly dull. On the palate, this has quite fine mousse but the flavors are diluted, almost watery. Acidic and almost tart. Easily forgettable and if anybody drinks this as their first champagne and thinks this is representative, they will likely never come back to bubbles.
Deep and full of flavor, this one has a finish for minutes. Super golden color. You can just tell there is some limestone in the soils. There is a mineral earthiness from the nose through the finish. Perfect balance, aside from the earthiness, no other flavors or aromas seem to dominate. . There is a slight taste of fresh grown hay. The dosage has a slight taste of honey. The acid is very enhancing, it blends perfectly with the fruit. Tight little bubbles. There is sort of a pear skin taste on the mineral and earthy finish.
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WSET III, part 2; 12/3/2011-12/4/2011 (Portland, ME): Medium-minus gold color, good persistence of mousse. Clean, developing aromas of grapefruit and sweet bread. On the palate, the wine is creamy, bready, and fruity.
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This seems to be a reliable NV Champagne year to year, bright acid, bread dough, apples, lemon zest and some ginger after a few minutes of air. Not the longest Finish, but a nice mouse. After a glass I split the bottle with my neighbor and we made mimosas.
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Drank as mimosas only - and was easily the best OJ morning mixture to ever cross these lips. Unfortunately, the great Pennsylvania State University lost a close one, their first in the post JP era :(
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Well, back in 2002 this was the champagne that got me to start tacking a closer look at wine with bubbles. Before that, all the sparkling wines I had were low priced stuff like Korbel and cheap Cava. Needless to say the Veuve was much more interesting than those wines.
Fast forward to 2011 and I have become much more spoiled when it comes to champagne. In addition, I think the Veuve yellow label has also dipped slightly in quality compared to 9 or 10 years ago. Although the Veuve is certainly not bad (very neutral tasting actually), it gives me a little bit of a cheap white wine flavor in the back of my mouth that I never notcied before. However, I know that many of my friends who don't drink much champagne still swear by Veuve as a go to wine when they want something with bubbles. Nothing wrong with that, but with a little effort, there are so many more interesting champagnes in the same price category when compared to Veuve Yellow label. Two examples are the Pierre Peters NV Cuvee Reserve and the Vilmart NV Grand Cellier.
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Light colour with medium size bubbles. Nose with yeasty aromas and slightly underripe citrus fruit and apple. Mousse not exactly creamy. Nice but not exciting...
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Golden straw. Fine bead and creamy mousse. Racy, full bodied, and zippy acidity. Green apple, peach, quince, and toast notes have a honeyed edge. Fresh, balanced finish shows off some yeast and vanilla.
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By all accounts, this bottle was mistreated. It was stored on its side in the refrigerator for probably 6 months, maybe even a year. It was still under pressure, but the cork didn't expand back like it should when opened, and was pretty waterlogged. The drink seemed oxidized, but not quite completely so. There was no tropicality on this, just sharp, lemony granny smith apple and a very slight yeastiness on the nose. The bubbles were nonstop, but the taste and finish were neither exciting nor complex. All in all it seemed to hold up to the mistreatment, but in general don't store champagne on its side and don't store it in the fridge. If it is in there, don't take it out unless you drink it. It's all chemistry and physics here. I still think it's pretty good that it could hold up to this, and this is usually one of my standards. I'd give it an 87 for putting up with what it was put through.
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Drank at the inauguration of my new house - wich was great - the wine was not so memorable though. Ok Fizz, but nothing more. My last bottle was much better
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Low pressure on popping cork causing concern. Mousse decent with low bead. Pale straw yellow. Mostly bread on the nose. Palate ok with bread and hint of lemon. Nice acidity. Gift bottle and not my favorite big-house Champagne.
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Bottle aged in our cellar for a year. The wine developed a more distinct smell and taste. Initially, I met a sweet almost vanilla which later was agreed to be a Crème Brulée. There were a lot of tropical fruits present in the mouth. Sweet grape fruit and hints of pineapple. Notes of toast but not the yeasty bits I am use to from this wine. Over all my experience has been that this wine is great after being laid down for around a year.
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This was from a magnum at least 12 years old. Nutty, caramel nuance, yeast notes, complex and aromatic; very nice finish, this aged very well and was a nice surprise before dinner.
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Did the sun come up this AM like every other morning? Well, then Veuve Clicquot delivered just the same, as always with remarkable consistency for a NV. If you need to read an amateur review to learn about Veuve then it is high time you enjoyed a bottle with someone you care about a great deal. Enjoy!
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A nose of lemon curd, apple peel, halva, marzipan, vanilla and chalk. Dry and medium bodied palate with a quick, rough and cold moussé. Refreshing and quite fruity (even a tad sweet) mid-palate turns into a sour and quinine-like aftertaste with some sugar, chalk and hazel nuts. This has always been a bit weird in my books. I definitely won't turn down a glass when offered one. But would I buy myself a bottle? Well, I just did.
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From the importer label, I can tell this NV Champagne is at least five years old. Probably more. With a little more full yellow colour in the glass than it's modern sister, the nose shows an intensely bready and yeasty nose. The palate has mellowed well. It's now showing nutty, caramel characters and a lovely light fizz. The finish is fine and dry. Didn't think you could age NV Champagne? Think again!
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Rather vibrant nose with citrus and chalky mineral.Elegant palate,not completely dry,hints of lemon, light chalk and slight minerality.Nice balance.I´m more into ultra-dry sparklings,but this was beautiful with a hint of sweetness.
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Light golden yellow. Yeasty, floral notes of apples, quince, peach, minerals, and vanilla are laced with a honeyed edge, zippy acidity, a fine bead, and smooth texture. This is rich, racy, and refreshing.
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Clear light golden color, plenty of bubbles. Nose of medium plus intensity of citrus, pastry, yeast. Palate initially shows smooth, pleasant to drink, light body, citrus flavour, time and temperature easies carbonic and sharpness. Better than a previous bottle.
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WSET Intermediate L7: WSET I L7: clear, lemon, fine mousse straight up. On the nose good brioche, bread, lemon and some toast. Lees left their mark. Dry, very high acidity, citrus fruits, granny smith, and mousse creates pleasant mouthfeel. Effervescence is so much better than in the Moet Brut Imperial I had later the same night. Value/money = 8. Delivers consistently and therefore fails to really impress.
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Apparently we kept this past its prime. We both liked it quite a bit. Nice toast notes on the nose, nice tartness on the palate with some toast. Pleasant to drink, nice finish. Will definitely buy again at a good price.
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Nose of minerals, dough and tropical fruit. On the palate sharp acidity with shells, orange peel, minerals and burnt toast. Medium finish and flavors are a bit off on the finish. Not real smooth in other words. Decant but over priced on this occasion.
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Always a safe bet, this reliable and unique champagne showed its well known balance and pleasent taste. Low accidity, clear look and good perlage. Pineapple at the nose and its taste brought daisies to my mind.
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What happened? It is completely different than the other bottle I had 2 months ago. Is it because they are under different batch or something? Color is golden, rich creamy taste. Just great, close to Bollinger.
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Light golden color with flecks of green. Tiny bubbles with persistent bead. On the nose citrus, and green apple. On the palate creamy mousse with citrus on front and mid palate. On the back palate grapefruit. Lingering finish.
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Nice color, delicate (fine) bubbles, Gold with green subtitles in color Orange and tangerine peel on the nose Citrus flavors match the nose. Very resfreshing. Paplemousse grapefruit on the back end 88
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Wineterfest 2011: Veuve was very good and consistent with other tastings. Definite notes of apple and nice acidity. Interesting contrast with Feuillatte NV ... Veuve was delicious and a bit larger than the Feuillatte, which was more subtle and nuanced. Both were delicious
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A refreshing and robust big house champagne showing notes of citrus and orchard fruits, yeasty brioche and funky ripe camembert. Reliable but not overly exciting.
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Light golden hue. Bone dry. Lots of lemon/orange peel on the nose and palate. Creamy mouthfeel. Lacking much complexity other than the sour citrus components. Crisp, clean acidity on the finish.
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Ok, I am ashamed to say I prejudged this wine and expected to merely tolerate it. The last time I had one of these, which had to have been three years ago, it wasn't impressive at all but I wasn't expecting it to be...but after a taste and then a second and a third, I began to second guess myself. "Am I drunk, or is this far better than I've ever had from this label?" I was relieved to find that it wasn't just me, but my fellow wino buddy validated my evaluation--this is the best bottle of VCP gold label I've ever had. Wish I knew which disgorgement this was for curiosity's sake.
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Did not take formal notes, but drank along with a NV Billecart Rose, NV Moutard, NV De Margerie Cuvee Speciale, a '00 Billecart Cuvee Francois and an '04 Roederer Cristal. Consistent with prior notes. This to me is the standard bearer, big house, full bodied, NV champagne.
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Tasted for the first times in a few years. Insipid really. Adequate bubbles, little flavor interest. Why anyone would buy this instead of say the Roederer NV brut eludes me unless the label for you trranscends what is in the bottle. There are times over the years when Veuve n/v has been competitive in quality, but based on this bottle, not now. Tasted the Moet Brut Imperial along side. The better champagne hands down. 83 may be generous.
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I believe this NV bottling to be about two years old. In any event, this followed the Jacquesson 731 that I brought; the poor Clicquot barely got out of the starting gate after that. A bit uninspired, with flecks of purity woven between layers of mediocre fruits, clumsy structure and balance. There's a reason I don't ever buy these bottles, and I thank my friend that brought this to the dinner for reminding me. 12,0% abv.
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Champagne Tasting (Bell's Wine Shop, Washington DC): This was a tart and chalky example. A little bit less balanced than other champagnes in this price range. I have had this several times before and it is decent, just not all that exciting.
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The Other Great French Blancs: Champagne and Sauternes (Wink Restaurant, Austin, Texas): Light straw color, baking spices and yeasty toast on the nose but strong acidity overpowers the flavors on the palate. Lemon sour at first, with a sharp, chalky texture, this had notes of lemon and ripe green apple, some pepper, was a little green and vegetal. Refreshing and crispy clean, but short, its effervescence faded quickly; “not exciting,” “uneventful,” “monolithic.” Maybe needs time, and is not the wine for celebrating in this new year. Least favorite in a nv brut flight.
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A bunch of Champagne & Sparkling Wines (Random): I have never had a bad bottle of Veuve Clicquot's N.V. offering and this one features lemon, lime, minerals dough and chalk. Complex and has a medium finish. Well done again.
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Lovely as always, not the best glass of fizz you will ever had but consistent and always enjoyable. Lush mouth texture, yeast, toast, lime, some acid and clove.
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This was one of the better Veuve Clicquots I've had. It has been in the cellar for awhile--more yeast and brioche than most, but maintains brightness that is classic for the yellow lable.
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Popped and poured. Medium-light white gold. Yeasty aromas of apples, lemon zest, and a hint of biscuit. Light body. On the palate, the is a bit simplistic with notes of white table grapes and apples. This particular bottle showed on the sweeter side as though an elevated dosage was implemented. Due to the sweetness, this particular bottle showed a bit flabby and out of balance. Short finish. Although this could have simply been an off bottle, it was opened from a fresh case...hopefully the rest will show closer to the typical, unexciting, NV Veuve Brut style without the elevated sweetness.
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Clean, fresh green apple, tart pear. Very little yeastiness, if anything Wonder bread, maybe not even toasted! Reliable, ez, crowd pleaser. Better crowd pleasers for the money, though, and better Champagne for the price. Was in a pinch.
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Ok it's almost 3 yrs old but was well cellared in the cold. Held its CO2 nicely, good bubbles-- But the flavor was flat and somewhat dull- it seems to have lost its bite and citrus charm. Perhaps too old?
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Yellow gold, fine, active beads. Green apple and slate on the nose. Light to medium bodied. Palate cleansing and refreshing. Lemon and quite strong taste of minerals. Moderate length.
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This bottle did not do it for me tonight ending a string very good NV champagne's over the the last couple of years. Flat and dull with the only saving grace being some mineral attribute's on the finish. Nothing last for ever, so will start over.
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Adam's 40th (Adam's House): I am not a huge fan of champagne, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. It was light yellow in color with a nose of ripe citrus and zest. Maybe a little toast. Very little yeastiness. Just the right amount of tartness with fresh, crisp apples and citrus on the palate. The finish was nice. Clean. I really enjoyed this wine and might even pick some up for future consumption. (4+13+17+7)
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Yeast and unripe pear on the nose. Very high accididty, and a little bitter.
On a structural level (accidity and bubbles) the wine worked well to boiled lamb meat and cabbage (får-i-kål), but aromatically it was far from optimal.
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Single bottle drunk within hours of purchase (just enough time to chill it). No info re blend or date of disgorgement or release etc. Light green-gold colour. Quite a fine bead, steady but not noticeably vigourous. Good mousse though. Lovely fresh nose of apples and grapefruit, slightly honeyed. No real secondary, yeasty/biscuity notes however - this must be quite young. Palate is in similar vein: lifted, fresh, crisp; good acidity. Some length, and very refreshing - hard to resist pouring another. This is as impressive as ever: not exactly cheap, but always reliable. Personally I would prefer it if cellared for a bit, but this is perfectly good straight from the shop. Lovely.
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Popped and poured. Wine felt slightly flat as I was pouring it. Lots of apple and toast on the nose. Decent fruit on the palate, but somewhat unexciting. Enjoyed the bottle, but there are much more interesting wines out there for the same or better price point. Would not purchase again.
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Served before dinner but the problem was we had been tasting for two hours before. I might have scored this fairly well since it was holding up very well. Went great with the lobster dish.
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Ok, I know it's not the "in" thing to do to rate this wine highly. And normally I agree. But something really weird happened tonight...we were out for dinner and ordered up a bottle for an appertif. My wife and I both took a sip and looked at each other..."really"? "Is this VC Brut". Much richer and more complex than what we've become accustomed to with this bottling. Frankly, it tasted more like a vintage Grande Dame. A pleasant surprise, both on its own and as a pairing to "Mexican spiced" sushi. We asked the sommelier.....is this a new bottle or something that's been sitting around for awhile? It turns out that they had bought this stock "a year ago", which probably means something more than that given the way time flies. In any event, much, much better than the average bottle (and we've had a ton of them).
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It's hard to believe I used to consider this wine an excellent champagne...but that was a decade or more ago when I was just discovering the world of fine wine. This Veuve is OK and very drinkable...apples, some citrus, but the negative is an ever so slight bitter aftertaste. For the money, one can do MUCH better.
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Considering the moment this bottle it was consumed, I should give it a 100. I opened in the hospital the day my first daughter was born. The sparkling was awesome as usual Veuve Clicquot. Toasted nose with smooth finish.
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Enjoyed this to toast my baby sister's engagement - light straw on the nose, some muted summer fruits and nice acidity. It wasn't amazing amazing, but it was a special bottle for a nice celebration.
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Looks golden-yellow, with tiny bubbles. The nose: initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla and later of brioche. Balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following the ageing in the bottle. Freshness and fruit tastes following on.
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Très belles bulles, excellent nez très frais, fruité - on sent la pomme verte - et les fines odeurs de beurre, de levures, de pain et de brioche. La bouche est fine, fraîche et fruité - de longueur moyenne. Un classique champenois plutôt du côté fruité et brioché, que vineux (ex. Ruinart), floral (ex. Delamotte) ou minéral-crayeux (ex. Duval-Leroy et GH Martel).
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I haven't had this in a long while and was pleasantly surprised with its Pinot weight, slight oxidative qualities, and relative dryness. Better than its common reputation as plonk.
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Une bouteille qu’on m’a offerte en cadeau en décembre 2008, et qui avait été achetée quelques semaines auparavant. Près de deux ans de repos donc, pour ce Champagne non millésimé, qui montrait déjà des signes de fatigue, avec des bulles amples mais grossières. Un vin festif certes qui a permis d’épater la galerie, mais qui ne vaut tout simplement pas son prix. Pol Roger continue de dominer mon palmarès personnel des RQP de Champagne.
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From a standard bottle cellared 1 1/2 years. Toast, caramel, butterscotch, pear, citrus. Pleasant acidic bite. Pretty good, but I think one can do better at this price. I think 1-2 years is probably ideal cellaring time for this.
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Char Siew / Roast Pork Showdown (Martin & Joyce's): Have not had this for some time - this bottle was actually quite surprisingly drinkable. Not great, but not quite as insipid as previous experiences. Nose was pleasant enough, with mineral, lemons and yeast. The strange sourness I usually associate with the palate was rather toned down in this bottle, instead, I got lemons, apples and another touch of mineral. Simple, but pleasant enough. Finish was rather nondescript and lemony. Apart from that, nothing really much to write about. Still though, a marked improvement from the last few bottles.
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I opened this at my 6/27/10 champagne tasting. It had a pleasant bouquet of toast, musky pear, peach, citrus and mineral aromas. The palate was smooth, medium bodied and balanced with toast, pear, peach, melon and mineral flavors.
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A Wine Berserkers thread (http://www.wineberserkers.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24839&p=332976#p332976) trashing NV Veuve Clicquot inspired me to do a blind comparison of NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs and NV Veuve Clicquot last night. Both are locally available. The Gruet gets a fair amount of love for a $16 cheapie, and I was curious to see how it would stand up the Veuve, which is twice the price and has been getting trashed here.
Wine 1 – very pale yellow, copious fine mousse, citrus, slight artificial peach nose, creamy mouthfeel, light-medium body, a bit flabby, sweet artificial flavor notes on palate, short finish, average. Guessing this is the Gruet, which I’ve never had before. (75 pts)
Wine 2 – pale yellow, a shade darker than wine 1, bread and toast plus citrus on nose, light-medium body, fruit and minerals and nice balancing acidity, bit of earth, medium finish, very good. (84 pts)
I was pretty sure which wine was which, based on past experience with the Veuve, even though I had never had the Gruet before. So perhaps there was some unavoidable bias. But there was a clear difference between the wines, and I think I described what I tasted.
Wine 1 – NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs. My wife, who also tasted these blind, didn’t find anything to like about this wine. I wouldn’t buy more, and uses the rest of the bottle for Mimosas today.
Wine 2 – NV Veuve Clicquot. Not a killer Champagne, and yes there are more interesting things around in the same price range, but they have come back from a very lackluster bunch of years. Not worthy of the bashing it’s been getting in this thread. IMHO, of course.
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Have to say I was dissapointed. Perhaps I was expecting too much for $45 -- no, I don't think I was. I did warm up to it a bit once the carbonation had gassed mostly off but what's the fun in decanting Champagne? 87 points.
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The nose had aromas of lemons, apples and a little bread. Nice flavors that were more on the apple side. This was just a fun bottle, and a nice pairing with fried chicken.
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Shiny straw colour. Aromas of fresh bread crust, warm wheat toasts with butter and sweet grapefruit pulp. On the palate fresh, mineral, citrussy, with good acidity and pleasant bitterness. Long and intense aftertaste.
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Opened for TX Offline. Not certain but the VC's I've been getting in San Antonio are pale in comparison with those I have bought elsewhere. Not certain what's going on.
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This one's a little harsh with it's acidity and minerality on the palate. The finish zings with some volatile acidity, with some green apples as well. Fairly off balanced and not really pleasurable to drink. There's really so many better Champagne's for the price.
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A Yellow Label with a bit of age - I think I purchased this about three years ago. Enjoyable fine bubble structure. Nice moussy nose of citric lemons and some subtle tropical fruit. Palate is approachable and much in the house style. Fine but not exciting. Money best spent on smaller houses.
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Veuve Clicquot Tasting w/Pierre Casenave (Binny's, Naperville): 55% Pinot Noir. Straw color with notes of apple and citrus. Good texture with a medium bead and good acidity. Flavors of toast, apple and caramel. Ends nicely and seems a bit more focused than the last few times I've had this. 89-90 pts.
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Light yellow/clear. Nose: biscuity, hay and a caramel candied element. Fine tight bubbles. Very tart, and not so expressive in the mouth. It left me searching. The excitement ended with the cork.
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Very shy on the nose; slight pear and apple slice but fairly meek overall. I couldn't tell if I was drinking Champagne or sparkling mineral water - pretty disappointing and not a good representation of Champagne. This is the third encounter with this wine with consistent notes.
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Exactly what I expected. Not real flamboyant, but sort of a real good "working class" chanpagne that went with the stone crabs, salad, and garlic bread very well.
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One of my fave French bubblies when its good. This one seems a little dry, tart and woody. Notes of citrus, baked bread, a hint of anise with good minerality and a sea mist finish.
It seems that what I bought in PR is 'newer' NV than what I have at home. While this bottle lived up to the taste profile it fell flat at the end of the palate which the ones drank in PR did not. Still good juice.
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Regular dinner group (@ EM): Tasted/drank this wine on many occasions. Not really bad, but not really special either. I wrote one earlier note; probably from the first time I tasted this Champagne. Tasted a lot of good Champagne since. And then I must say there is so much better on the market, even for better prices. Nothing wrong with this wine. Pleasant, dry and a good commercial product. Nothing exiting though.
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We drank this in San Juan and for some reason it was sooooo MUCH BETTER than my last bottle at home. I need to learn how these NV's work. Unfortunately don't have the tasting notes but it remains one of my favorite champagne's.
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Drank at Susans with Tina Burrows. Classic NV French Champagne. Loads of yeast and bread dough lept from the bottle when the cork came out. Excessive fine mousse when poured. Pale golden color with bread dough on the palate. Good balance and acidity. Given this has been at the $40 price point lately, this is excellent value.
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Several years of bottle age - not sure when I acquired the bottle. Pleasingly citrus fruit aromas and flavour, without being cuttingly acidic. Nicer than I remember VC being.
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Clear, pale lemon in color. Muted and tight on the nose, with a little baked bread aroma. Very dry, with high acidity and grapefruit/lime and green apple on the palate. Very nice but not a particularly good value.
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No date of disgorgement apparent on the bottle. Bottled-aged for about 15 months after purchase in November 2008. Chilled, but not excessively cold. A pleasing light straw colour - not showing much development. Fine, persistent bead, but not a huge mousse. Familiar nose of lemons, apples and the distinctive Champagne bisuity/yeasty aroma. Crsip, clean palate - appley, with citrus notes. Good mouthfeel and good grip; flavours persist through midpalate and onto the finish. No loss of fizz through the palate. Slightly off-dry note lurking - a pleasant surprise. Good finish. A very nice wine, but not cheap.
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Perfectly nice bottle of champagne, doesn't aspire to greatness, delivers what is expected of it. Used tonight as an ingredient in Lobster risotto and as an accompaniment...worked fine for both purposes.
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It does the job--this bottle was a little sweet with pear, apple and some orange and nice effervescence that held up for a while, but the taste was flat. It does well at a party where it's not the main attraction.
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Not bad but not great. A little vinegar/sour taste. Quite disappointed. Usually Clicquot is a standard of "Very Good..." and above rating for NV, every time. But maybe the bottle was way too old or kept in less than ideal conditions.
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Pale yellow with scents of white flowers, yeast and citrus. Medium bodied with crispy acidity and rich in bubbles. Nice and refreshing lemony aftertaste. Good pairing with a vegetable soup with saffron.
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While not the most profound wine, it does add to the festive celebrations. Had it with caviar just before the clock hit midnight. In the past, I there has been yeasty notes and cracker flavor at the end. I was not able to taste them this time. Dry, as expected and generally good balance. Citrus notes on the palette.
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This wine is OK. I'm usually pretty far gone when anyone opens one of these so it usually works pretty well. I definitely wouldn't start the night with one of these.
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It delivers. Did the trick with a plate of oysters. Good mousse; crisp; some body; bread out of the oven flavors, but not so much as to take away from the very clean profile. A good champagne: especially if one has to choose in the tax free assortment of any given aiport.
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In the glass, clear white gold in color. On the nose, a subtle mixture of white fruit, flint, and bread. On the palate, medium-bodied with a balanced mix of fruit, mineral, yeast, and acidity. Crisp, clean, and a nice way to wrap up another year. Here's to 2010!
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Drinking the NV about three years after purchase, and i'm reminded how much I like a little age on Champagne, even NV. Biscuit on nose, tight bubbles and plenty of flavor to keep interest up.
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From 375 - M86C disg't. Light bronze/banana yellow color, plentiful mousse that invades the entire body of liquid. Citrus and warm bread flavor with a creamy bouquet and lip-smacking acidity in the mouthfeel. Tang is balanced in level and length. Persistent finish and overall, really enjoyable. Very good qpr (5+11+17+7) = 90
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Meh - it was okay - definitely not worth the price in my opinion. However, I was given this bottle as a gift, and since it was an NV I don't know if it was past its prime or not.
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Le goût typique du Champagne pour moi. Un goût de levure, de brioche qui ressort et qui représente le petit je ne sais quoi qui différencie un champagne d'un autre mousseux. Bien fait mais rien de remarquable.
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By rights I should forebear from posting this TN for it cannot add a drop to the ocean of words already stored in countless thousands of TNs, though many say very little or nothing at all. Our very generous hosts are always ready with the Veuve, their little calling card, and I am always ready to receive, yeastiness, fine bead in a straw color, citric acidity bracing the finish. Pour on, it is the season.
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Light lemonish gold colour.Very pronounced active bead, muted mousse. Yeasty, toasted macaroons lemony nose. Full rounded red apples palate with a yeasty finish framed by good soft acidity. Very good. This was the St. Petersburg cuvee.
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Yeasty, toast and crisp apple, warm mid-palate and a citrus twist on the finish. Not a whole lot of body, sadly, quite light. Mousse not harsh, medium bubbles. Very good, but better available for the price.
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Obviously one of the most popular and most TNed champagnes on record, so I'm not sure I'm adding much to the argument. We had acquired this bottle as a prize in a New Year's Eve party a year or two prior and chose to broach it this Thanksgiving. It delivered better than I recall at that party; full, toasty aroma, fine bead, pale straw color, concentrated citrus on the palate with considerable minerality, fresh and mouth-filling.
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Middling Champagne. Good fruit with a nice toastiness to it, but too sweet/sugary for my taste. Enjoyable, to be sure, but one can do better for the money. 86-87.
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bought a celebratory bottle at a restaurant (the only champagne option) and was pleasantly suprised. No idea the disgorgement, since I neglected to grab the cork off the table. But this was fuller in body and had much more personality (flavor) than I remember in my previous experiences with this cuvee. Sweeter too, which was a bonus for most at the table.
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Popped and poured. Light yellow gold hue. Aromas of yeast, golden delicious apple, and a touch of hazelnut. Medium-light to light body. On the palate, this Champagne is quite lively and fresh, with a nice dose of acidity and just a touch of sweetness, which really pushes the flavors of crisp apples, pears, light citrus, and a touch of pie crust. Moderate finish.
Quick commentary - Veuve Clicquot releases a very quality NV Champagne (shows especially well out of magnum). Although often slammed by winos, it seems as though the bias is a bit unfair as the quality is consistently above-average. Perhaps when a bottle shows bad one has to consider where it was sourced and the conditions in which it was stored prior to opening.
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Had several glasses of this at a wedding this weekend at the University Club in Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was the Champagne that the bride and groom served for the toasts and during the open bar. The best open bar wedding Champagne that I ever experienced. Clean, crisp and very focused. Just what you would expect from a VCP. 90-91 points
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Drank on Halloween with Kim, Mike and Trina. Consistently underwhelming. One of the worst QPR's out there. Nice toasty notes, solid if moderately complex. But at $40+ for a non-vintage? You can get a much better iron horse vintage for less. So why did I buy it? I didn't and wouldn't. Twas a gift. The non-wine drinker’s way of impressing someone.
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Tasty, solid. Some people like to deride this wine because of its notoriety but honestly, everytime I have tasted it, it has performed well. This is balanced - just enough sweetness, with a little yeasty nuttiness, and enough acidity to make this refreshing.
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Very mild nose of sweet red apple. Nice intensity in the mouth, though, to make up for it. One-dimensional, but tasty, notes of cherry, red apple and lemon, just a touch of toast (think of fruit marmalade on lightly toasted white bread). Balance is good, although the finish falls a bit short.
Not bad. Much better than prior bottles I've tasted and reviewed; straightforward, but I still fail to see why people go so ga-ga over this wine. There's better out there, for sure.
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Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with light, steady beading. Nose of yellow apples, mushrooms, a bit of brioche and light cherries. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and a bit of lemon zest. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.
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Very very dry, I was expecting something sweeter. There were nice notes of yeast and lemon, and it was pretty well made. It didn't have a lot of character or anything to make it memorable, but it was still pleasant to drink.
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Cork's: Great Whites (Maumee, OH): Older bready cookie nose. Sharp, slightly bitter, dry. This is over-the-hill, which is what frustrates me about NV Champagne - I have no way of knowing if this was sitting in a warehouse for 10 years.
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Best way to describe orange label veuve is a type-caste, largely expectable champagne. This is not to say it is not good...it is delicious. Refreshing, light, well-balanced...a standard.
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Tasted blind vs. Piper Heidsieck Brut and Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2005. Came in last. One person thought it was a Cava. Piper was unanimous choice for first.
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Two samples of Yellow Label, on bought a month ago, and one that had been cellared for 3,5 years. A distinct difference in favour for the more mature bottle, and it probably would have been better with a couple of more years in the cellar.
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Fresh in the mouth with decent depth and structure. I quite enjoyed this one though the specifics now elude me. Very crisp and decent with food. I can’t really fault it but one or two glasses are about all I’d want.
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Tasted great out of magnum. People criticize Veuve for being one dimensional and commercial, but this wine showed very well. Classic Champagne nose of bread dough and lemon creme. Juicy flavors, creamy acidity. Not too sweet.
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Straw-yellow. Moderate nose of straightforward citrus and some yeasty notes -- think lemon marmalade on toast. Flavor is fairly moderate, with notes of more citrus, some steeliness, and a little toast. One-dimensional, it lacks depth. Balance is nice, although the wine was a bit too sweet for me to be happy with it's "brut" designation -- this has to be dosed to the top of the classification. Solid finish.
I still fail to see why people love this wine so much.
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BrandrB's First Visit To Champagne; 4/16/2009-4/17/2009 (Champagne, France): Good, but rarely anything more. Light golden color with moderately sized bubbles. Simple, straightforward nose with some light yeast and apple aromas. Acidic mouthfeel, with lots of citrus notes that seem slightly out of harmony with each other. Light spice towards the medium-length finish. Towards the sweeter side of Brut. What this lacks in character, though, it makes up for in consistency, which – I suppose – is something to appreciate. Below-average QPR. Quite drinkable, but I would never actually buy this myself. Tasted at the cellar.
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Clean nose, medium bodied, toast and yeasty, bread tones and biscuit. Amazing nose! Very dry, green fruits and apples. Would benefit some more bottle age to get some of that incredible nose coming through.
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Nah, this is not my favourite. There are lots of different tastes flying around in this, but it feels "spiky" and unpolished. Sharp explosions of citric acid combines with dry bubbles but still a somewhat cloying sweetness that stays with you for too long. It is not bad, as sparkling wines go, but it's not worth the "champagne admission price".
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An Evening at Restaurant Daniel (Daniel NYC): Having just...er...pounded a third of '82 La Mouline, I wasn't really in a state to judge the ice-cold glass of VC that was pressed into my hand. My only notes were: Surprisingly aromatic, and somehow more... crass than the '96 Taittinger. 83?
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Pale ginger with large bubbles. Nose of green apple, citrus. Very clean and straight forward on the nose with little yeast or "doughyness". Acidity shines in this one with very little weight, but pleasant mouthfeel. A tough bitter and bracing on the finish, but overall very pleasant. Not my favorite style of champagne, but very nice for any occasion.(B-).
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in a way i'm surprised because the wine is drinkable, in the way that if you were at the theater or dinner with relatives and this is what they offered, i could get through it. it's decent wine. but not good. it is so sweet that i would love to see the chemical analysis placing it in the Brut category - honestly that might be a sham. this is orange cream sickle sweet. but there is some chalk, and it is undeniably Champagne. Muted nose though, and very little character.
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Half Bottle NV Champagne Tasting; 1/31/2009-2/1/2009 (Kirstin and Shane's): Never one of my favorite champagnes, Kirstin snuck this one into the blind tasting to see how it would do. And what do you know, it came in 4th place out of 5 (for me). The nose was typical champagne to me, but stretching, I found some beeswax and floral aromas. The palate is where this wine doesn't do it for me, though. THe bitterness at the end was only topped for unpleasantness by the Nicolas Feuillatte NV that night.
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Love the deep golden straw color of this wine. The bubbles are big, which may be a bit much for some, but I enjoy them -- after all, champagne is called bubbly for a reason! Lots of apple on the nose and just the right balance of citrus and yeast in the flavor profile.
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always a safe bet for a celebration. Nice acid, bubbles are a bit large pairs well with food as well as drinking alone. Better wines available for the price though
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This wine seems to get better and better, but I can never remember which bottle is which without disgorgement dates. Good, bubble, yeast and flavor. We left this bottle open for about three days at cool room temperature (not intentionally!) then enjoyed it thoroughly with lunch today.
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The infamous Yellow Label. 50PN, 35CH, 15pm. Med dark yellow with low intensity. Really well balanced, mostly citrus flavors nose. The mouth is neither too fruit or too yeasty, with larger body than I expected body. This champagne does not need food. Its rather popular and if its for toasting then its great if you can find it at $45 or less. If you want better, there are many to choose from at a lower price.
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Cellared for about 5 years after purchase. Very rich nose - nutty and creamy with a hint of oxidation and strawberry and tinned peaches fruit. Rich, fairly mature palate. Decent fruit. But lacks any complexity or depth to speak of. Has improved with keeping, but still just a bit ordinary.
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I really don't like this Champagne. Popped along side a high end Mumms, and this tasted like a sour, sweet koolaid in comparison. There is simply nothing complex here, its too sweet, and really not my style. I couldn't even finish my 1st glass. Yuk
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champagne night (binny's highland park): nose: decent and light nose of citrus, breads, and apples. Not too much depth on the nose, but fairly solid and rather pedestrian
taste: good medium feel with cinammon, baking spices, light citrus tones and bits of apples. Better complexity on the palate than the nose, but still leaves me a bit wanting compared to some of the other NVs out there
overall: a solid, if unspectacular wine. Very industrial and leaves a bit of a cold feeling as there just isn't much warmth to it
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As much as I taste other champagnes looking for something better (excluding the really expensive champagnes), this one still is the standard by which I jusdge other champagnes. And it never disappoints
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Pale yellow colour with fine bubbles showing a pleasant nose of green apple, citrus, toast and yeast. More green apple, pear, lemon and yeasty notes follow on the palate with good acidity and a clean, dry finish. Enjoyable, but a bit one dimensional.
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Straw. Nice small bubbles forming a "cordon" flowing steadily. Bread and citrus fruit on the nose. Round and balanced with good fruit and balancing acidity. Drank after von Buhl's riesling sekt, it was made clear that no other bubbler comes even close to a Champagne, even an ordinary one.
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Gazillion of bubbles explode the very second you take a sip. Playful. Refreshing with apples leading the way. Mouth-watering acid makes it more suitable for summer.
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This was my first enjoyment of champagne 15 years ago. I guess my preferences have moved on. There are lots of small grower champagnes I enjoy more than I did this. Nothing wrong with this wine, just a little one dimensional and boring. Nice small bubbles, some yeast and citrus/apple notes. Looking forward to some of the other bottles I have in the cellar this holiday season.
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Brian’s: This had a very subdued nose, not much goin gon after the Piper; mth was perhaps a bit richer, fuller but not by much. Not showing well after the Piper. Maybe storage issues? T-day aperitif from Jennie & Fred.
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Good champagne for Thanksgiving: relatively suitable for all palates. Apple and citrus, and some rich, yeasty flavors thrown in for good measure. A little sweetness, it seemed. I think there are better values, but this is a reliable crowd-pleaser.
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Yeast on the nose continues into the mouth and mingles with pear, a bit of oak, and a hint of citrus as it finishes. I'm tiring of this particular Champagne, there are many out there with better QPR.
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Yeast on the nose continues into the mouth and mingles with pear, a bit of oak, and a hint of citrus as it finishes. I'm tiring of this particular Champagne, there are many out there with better QPR.
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I don't quite understand this wine, some bottles are amazing some are entirely blah. This was a blah bottle. I think my days of buying the big house champagnes are over.
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Arôme de pain frais et de pommes vertes. Dans la bouche le citron et encore la pomme verte se marient bien au bulles fines. J'ai toujours l'impression que ce champagne n'est pas tout à fait brut mai plutôt sec ou encore demi-sec. Je devrai un jour essayer leur version demi-sec pour comparer.
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I haven't had this in a few years (I've never had a bottle of the NV that I liked much before), but I thought I would give it a try. This was a very fine bottle. Rich flavor profile, with bread and baked green apple. Nice mouthfeel. Nice finish. 89.
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Lightly yeasty nose, with notes of green apple, lemon, and a bit of steel aroma. In the mouth, more of the acidity (a bit too much, IMO), full-bodied wine, and... it seems the dosage on my bottle was off! Too sweet, by a fair bit, for me to consider this a brut; perhaps LVMH have decided to over-dose the American wines, given our sweet tooth for wine? Over-production (Veuve is the second-largest Champagne house, after Moet) may have led to a loss of quality from what I remember.
If someone else is buying, I'll drink, but for my money, there's a lot of better Champagne out there.
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Rather disappointing. Good bubbles and nice yeastiness, but nothing at all to be really interested in. I've had better bottles of over producers at half the price. A Puzzlement. 85pts.
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From mag, didn't take extensive notes, hence the lack of a rating. But this Champagne, one that is often subject to disparaging remarks, really shone out of magnum. The concentration seemed amped up from 750, and the fruit was more obvious. Very nice, I would drink a mag of Clicquot anytime, anywhere, and with anyone willing to pop one!
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I've been holding these non vintages for several years now and they get much richer and more satisfying. I'm tempted to get another case to just put down.
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Drank for our one year anniversary trip; went to missouri vineyards but brought french wine; Drank at the B and B before going out to dinner. Very nice for an NV. I am no champagne expert, and I enjoy Pinot-heavy blends; That said I really liked this, fruity style but still some breadiness. I like it, though the setting probably helped that a lot.
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This one needed drank: Popped for brunch: Golden wheat color. I thought the bubbles were a little light. on the nose, the toast and apple/kiwi/melon scents hit the palate. On the palate this is always a consistent bottle, but never a real stunner. Has a nice blend of dryness and sweatness, but is somewhat non-exciting. Capped, and had glass pre-dinner with Cheese. Actually had opened up a little more, and came across more refreshing with time to re-chill.
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Golden yellow in color, with sourdough bread, citrus fruit, and honey on the nose. A simple palate of apple, pear, and wheat toast. Perhaps a touch of heat damage. NR.
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Trip to Rob and Carol's (Huntington Beach, CA): always a great champagne, although the argument always comes up that it's a bit overpriced. popped this on the porch with grilled shrimp, veggies, shrimp wontons and toasted bread. it was fabulous. mostly pinot noir, golden yellow colored. this bottle had that flowery, toast nose and the solid structure you expect. fresh and crisp, but powerful and toasty at the same time, with apricot, raisin and brioche and a medium finish.
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Jacques Cacheux, Echezeaux (1999-2005) vertical dinner (The Universal @ Duxton Hill): Little starter to the dinner, this was just no good. I enjoyed the flavour profile on this bottle more than most VC NVs that I have had - typical yeastines, with apple and citrus fruits. Still has that sour end that I do not like, but rather more restrained this time, almost more balanced than usual. However, this was served too warm, probably kept too long in a warm place as well. Hardly any mousse to speak off - someone asked "where are the bubbles?" Maybe it was disgorged a long time back, with the bottle age improving the flavours somewhat, but certainly not so long that it should become this flat.
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Came home from Napa Valley trip and it was too hot for red so popped this baby and it was very nice - deftly balanced between crispness with medium acidity and depth of flavors.
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Pale yellow w/ a strong yet fast dissipated mousse and midstream pin tip bubble streamers. Mild fruity aromatics. Delicate and balanced w/ underripened stonefruit, green apples, lime peel w/ a soft, fluffy bone dry finish. It has a nice little brisk strawberry like tartness to it. Light, airy, and feminine. All the ladies love this stuff.
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The more I have other champagnes, the less this inspires me. Bit of yeast and toasty aromas. Palate was very flat and lifeless. For the price I think that it is time to start passing on this and purchase other sparklers.
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More than 20 bottles. This last one belongs to my favorite champagne house: full-bodied, refreshing,bark of lemon and honey inside. An every-day-champagne.
Aproximadamente dos cajas. Una de mis casas más favoritas en Champagne: Completa, muy refrescante con cáscara de limón y miel. Delicioso en cada ocasión.
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A regular favorite and all around good value as far as Champagne goes. While their more expensive vintage bottlings are a notch higher on the scale, the NV bottlings are still quite enjoyable. Very nutty on the nose with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel.
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I feel like Veuve NV has taken a lot of heat recently - and frankly, its not a spectacular wine for the money. But, that being said, this is tasty. Very biscuit and yeast oriented with touches of preserved lemon peel on the palate. The big slam on Veuve these days seems to be the tart finish, and while it shows some acidic grip, I really didn't see what all the talk was about. This is my first time with Veuve in a few years, and while I found it lacked the complexity and depth of Bollinger, or the elegance of Taittinger, it was still fun.
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Tasting Group Dinner - Piedmont (Our House): From magnum. Unsure of the disgorgement date, but supposedly about ten years old. Toast, bread dough, and lemony/citrus flavors. Medium weight. Nice enough, but others were much more enamored with this.
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Piedmont at Siggy's: Tasted from Magnum. Chris Palm estimated that this particular bottle was at least ten years old. What a showing. The nose was elegant and extremely expressive, featuring a divine "woodsy" smell that was complimented by smoke, mushroom and citrus fruit. Awesome. In the mouth this was all business with very little mousse but great weight and expansive, palate-coating flavors. Perfect balance and a long, lingering finish. Unbelievably good, and I'm pretty sure the entire magnum disappeared.
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Great example of champagne. If i wanted to explain, with one bottle, to a visitor from another planet what champagne was, this would be it. It is unoffensive, with both the toasty side and the fruity (lemon and apple) side. Nice fizz and bubbles.....
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Opened it together with a bottle of Mailly Brut Reserve Grand Cru. Dryer than the Mailly. Nice and crisp, pale golden colour, almost identical to the Mailly in terms of colour. The bubbles were certainly more not as delicate and larger than the Mailly. Nice bottle, am glad to still have 2 more bottles in stock. Always popular
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Eh. THe more I drink other chamapgnes, the less exciting or interesting this one is. This bottle was a gift, so we popped it open with Indian food takeout. Perfectly acceptable, lemony and biscuity, but I look elsewhere when I'm ready to spend my own $ on champagne.
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This was my first go around with Veuve and I was not disappointed. Good balance between dry and fruity, yeast component kept it from getting too sweet which I liked.
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Nice bubbles. Has more tartness or citrus notes, perhaps lemon, than De Sousa on New Year's eve. No discernible yeast in early tasting. Pleasing all around.
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Return to the Veuve but this time in a real champagne glass. Fine strong bead, toasty yeasty nose with some citrus overtone, medium bodied with elegance, not too much in either direction between toast and citrus. You can't dislike it, particularly if someone keeps refilling the glass.
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Its preeminence among Champagnes is attested to by the vast store or bottles and encyclopedia of TNs. What can be added that was not already said? As Hugh Johnson might say, it has breed and race, balanced and classy there is some nuttiness and creaminess, toast and mature fruit. I'm thinking though: $38 it should be good and perhaps one can find better amongst the less prominent producers.
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I have had countless glasses of decent but unexciting VC Brut NV over the years - this latest one served at a charity gala. I like the consistent nutty, yeasty notes, but it always seems to go a little imbalanced towards the end with the acid going a little too sour for my tastes. Competent, but not great. Don't get me wrong, I would happily accept a glass, even a bottle of this, but there are many other better champagnes and sparklers out there at the same price point.
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nice champagne for the price, have always been delighted with this bottle. beautiful fruit on the nose when warm, and nice mid-palate extending into a pleasant finish.
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Lesser-Known Rhone Appl.: on Day 1 it showed the basic yeast/apple profile with some light lemon peel, but surprisingly stayed happily alive till day 2 (in a .375) and showed more mineral and lemon. I am not a champagne guy but at the price this seems well worth it for lovers of bubbly - for me - i'll take a $15 verdejo or a good lower-end macon/chablis type of wine over this.
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Whoa! Another exceptional bottle from a case that was very different bottle to bottle. This offers much more of the oxidative mushroom and yeast flavors I love. Possibly these are some older bottles mixed in with newer
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Andy & Pat brought this. Not a great sparkler but with a good chill this was enjoyable. A distinct quinine/bitter element on the finish is interesting. No real aromatics to speak of.
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Crisp and tart. This is a nice "everyday" champagne and paired well with sushi. I enjoy the N.V. Diebolt-Vallois blanc de blanc more as an everyday pour but this is a good bottle.
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Beautiful Champagne, 2nd best bottle ever consumed. Fills mouth with bubbles til the last sip. Wonderful light floral and slight tropical flavors. Always a good choice.
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2007 Champagne Tastings (26 wines): Made with both Premier and Grand Cru grapes. A consistent Champagne. I scored this the same as when I had it in 2003 and 2006. Lean with sharp acidity and green apple notes. 89 points.
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Made in an innocuous style. Pear and marzipan aromas are followed by green and red apple on the palate. Finishes sweet and creamy, with a touch of vanilla. 86-87 points.
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One of the better bottles of yellow label I have had in a while. Doughy nose, clean apple and pear on the palate, wonderful acid makes this wine a great start to any meal. Paired perfect with our jumbo prawns and spicy cocktail sauce.
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Enjoyed with Sunday brunch. Yellow label never seems to disappoint, nice nose of freshly baked bread, some crisp pear and grapefruit flavors on the palate. Consistently good.
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Very successful NV, combines weight and finesse, very pure and well-defined, brioche and red fruits, deep and spicy, white peach, freshness, ripe but lively style, good length. Fort bon!
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MW Champagne Tasting (Cornell Club, NYC): something off on nose, palate simple and watery, green apple/grapey. don't think this was a bad bottle, but really outclassed.
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Champagne Tasting - Easy to drink and a staple when it comes to french champagnes but just didn't stand up to the competition. If you have the time, find another french or a US sparkler at the same price point and you will get more bang for your buck.
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Really enjoyed this wine - had a nice crispness and some of the complexity of a good vintage champagne. Solid. This bottle I have had at least 5 years, in a controlled cellar.
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Nothing to complain about, though not incredibly interesting either. Crisp, clean lemon finish lingers for quite a while; frankly, rather bland attack.
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Easy to drink with a nice beam of acidity. I can see why it's well liked, but there are better options for the same price -- i.e. H. Billiot, Duval Leroy, and Billecart Salmon.
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Veuve Clicquot tasting (AIS, Parco dei Principi, Rome): Pale straw colour. Aroma and flavour profile -- big minerality, some autolytic character, little fruit. Bracing acidity, low end of brut for sweetness, nice structure, creamy texture. I like it.
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Last bottle of this case - now with several years of p-d bottle age on it. As previous note. Nicely mature in an easy drinking quite flattering style. Not my favourite fizz but an enjoyable quaffer.
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Eh, an okay bubbly, nothing special especially for the price. This bottle was very tart and acidic, with some green apple and citrus flavors. Funny, the bottle I had a couple of months ago was much different. For this money, you can do SO MUCH better with nearly any estate Champagne.
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I actually liked this more than any Dom I have had in the past. Very bubbly and lively with a refreshing lemon taste on the palate. One of the best Bruts I have had - Not that that means a lot.
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The bottle that we drank today was delicious--actually seemed much better than the other bottles I've had from this case. The bubbles were not delicate, but the aromas of mushrooms, nuts and grapefruit, and flavors ofexotic fruits reminded me of aged champanges that I've loved. Even if this was a "flawed bottle", it gets my vote.
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Nothing special. Light/Medium bodied. Lacking on the finish but crisp yellow fruit on the palate. Used as a palate cleanser with our other wines on the table.
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Better acidity on this one, but not much else. Simple citrus plays to the crowd in the front with wild yeast in the back for character. Good, steady stream of small bubbles and that great clarified pale salmon color. As my drinking buddy used to say, "the most inoffensive Champagne around".
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Nice malt/biscuit aromas and well-balanced, but not a big standout wine. Acidity seemed a bit low. Not showing as well as I remember ... or maybe I'm just drinking better.
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Decent champers. On the nose, yeast, bread dough and some citrus. On the palate, on the light side of medium-bodied with good bubbles but a disappointing short to medium-length finish. Lacking the depth to be outstanding, but still very good.
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nice bottle of chamoagne with good bubbles, and a nice rounded taste. Good balance, not too sour, and not too much yeast. Though did leave you wanting more, no real depth to the taste.
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Medium-bodied with nice structure, some yeastiness, and fresh lemon peel. Refreshing a nice way to start... not sure why folks pay $45 for this stuff, but not bad at $30.
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You know what you're going to get--yeasty aromas, nice citrus palate, medium-fine bubbles. Not as much fruit or well-roundedness as others in this price range, but a treat nevertheless.
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Very pale straw/yellow. Dough-y and slightly stony aromas. Medium bead. Green applewith peach inflected juice and a hint of orange-like citrus. Med heft on the palate, balance is ok but the combination of elements does not add to much more than 'pretty good' but then again....I opened this because it was my only bottle and I kept seeing so many tepid notes on my CT RSS feed that I wanted to take it out of play, but it was pretty good. My expectations had been pushed down so far that it was a thorougly enjoyable wine for a late december evening. Bottle was > 5 years old; serving temp: ~55d.
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2006 Champagne Tasting ( wines): Made with both Premier and Grand Cru grapes. Light bodied. I thought the fruit could have used a little more stuffing but a very good sparkler nonetheless. Good bead. 88-89 points.
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Unexpectedly received this in the mail, so I went ahead and popped the cork on this Monday. This was particularly interesting to taste the day after a champagne tasting. A&C pretty much nailed this: Simple, yeast, sugar. Regardless, this was a pleasant surprise and a nice lift to a Monday.
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Poured at a retailer tasting. Light toast with a floral note. Slightly sweet on the palate, with toasty flavors. A larger bead and rougher texture than many of today's wines.
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Mature, quite rounded, nutty, slightly biscuity aromas and flavours, some dosage evident, but altogether more focused and poised than expected. Approx 5 years bottle age and by far the best showing of this (same age) batch. Enjoyable.
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Goldish in color with aromas of green apple and Sauvignon Blanc like quality (is this the gooseberry that everyone talks about?). On the palate, quite citrusy with flavors of orange, lemon peel and hints of green apple finishing up with a yeasty quality. No WOW factor here, a standard champagne with not much flair. HS85
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The Veuve yellow label is consistent and reliable. There are many other champagnes that I like more for less money, but the yellow label is my wife's favorite N.V.
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AD Trade show: This is very nice. some yeasty flavors in the nose and front palate. Some complexity. Not just smooth, crisp, bubbles. Pretty decent for the price.
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enjoyed this bottle with pat for lunch at mira lago overlooking the lake (lake las vegas) and golf course. a very romantic setting which required champagne with delectable seafood. the champagne was delicious. nice bread yeast. delicate bubbles. very refreshing. not overpowering. a good match to the food. reliable product.
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Excellent QPR for a quality French champagne. Small bead, light and lemony, with some toasted notes to give it complexity. Our favorite budget champagne. With L, P, L, and L.
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Nice dry champagne - sauvignon blanc like nose with very crisp body. Very nice, but it leaves you wanting just a bit more at the finish. It is very well balanced. Very nice with food. This was the NV, but was laying down for a three years before it was drank. Is better letting it warm up some - notice more of the chardonnay notes the warmer it gets.
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Drank at my birthday party with friends and family. Came after a Bouvet Rose (Loire champagne), other wine, and smoked spareribs. Hard to rate, but it was pleasant.
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This wine seemed extremely light compared to the Egly-Ouriet we had the night before. I enjoy the predictable freshness of the aromas and palate with bright citrusy (grapefruit oil) flavors. The epiphany came when we mixed this with fresh squeezed tangelo and tangerine juices. I finally understand the mimosa! Exquisite! This champagne is a dependable standby, and a great value when purchased at discount prices. No one seems to dislike it.
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This bottle was much better than the bottle I had last weekend. Perhaps it came from a different lot or disgorgement group. This bottle showed more toast and a bit of yeast, and was just, in general, a better example. Still a bit over rated for the price in my opinion, but this bottle was enjoyable atleast.
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Catching Up: 4 Bubblies; 4/6/2006-4/16/2006 (Around Tokyo): Medium-sized mousse in a strawish-colored wine. Nose of green apple and white plum with a hint of leesiness, but not much else. Palate is very much in balance and shows none of the odd sweetness that has shown in some bottles over recent years. However, it shows a bit of dilution in the middle and nothing of extraordinary interest. Competent, balanced, perhaps better than expected – just nothing to get excited about. Received as a gift, this does better than most such gifts. Pulled from the gift corner, this fills the bill perfectly when one is called upon to serve Champagne to houseguests who don’t give a flip about wine.
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I haven't had a bottle of this in a few years, but was excited to try it given my relatively positive experiences previously. The color in the glass was not ehat I expect from a Champagne, appearing almost lemon yellow, not the typical gold or copper I usually find. Not much flavor to this, no apples, no toast, no yeatiness, no nuts, very bland and lacking the typical spike of acidity that keeps a good Champagne crisp. Very disappointing for the price. Perhaps it was a damaged bottle, but I understand that Veuve has really been upping the production of this wine so perhaps they're just not getting the quality they used to. I'll take NV Piper Heidsieck over this any day.
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A couple of old Italians (Crown Wine Cellars, Hong Kong): A little flat, seems cellaring for a year or so has resulted in this losing it's zest. Probably the one to buy and drink where-as the Moet seems to improve with an extra year or two.
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Clean, crisp, not too sweet full flavor that is oh so satisfying. Once again, a very nice way to start the weekend, along with a sampling of whitefish and salmon caviars.
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No formal note. To provide a large production comparison, this was not as impressive as the P-J Champagne (N/V) that I had the following night. Rounder, fruitier styled Champagne; somewhat clumsy. Lacking real focus. I would not pay for this with all of the great grower Champagnes available for less $...
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Opened as an aperitif on Christmas Day. After the Laurent Perrier it initially seemed very bland and disappointing, but when paired with lemon soup (and possibly as it warmed up a little) it suddenly came alive and showed great richness.
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M. Marcel: Nice med. yellow color; Beaut.hint of honey on the nose; soft ripe pear, elegant nose, hint of yeast; Frothy bubbles, citrusy, lemony, DRY; Fine finish, lots of complexity, delicate flavor, elegant with depth. My # 2/6 of the night.
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Very pale. Medium-to-large sized bubbles. Boring texture. Lightly yeasty nose. First impression is acidic yeasty taste, followed by a fairly shallow, vacant taste. Medium-long finish.
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Plenty of body and crisp apple and pear flavors. Does not have the subtlties of a Pol Roger or the minerality of a Perrier Jouet, but makes up for it in structure and balance. This drinks well with everything. 50+4+12+17+7=90
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My anniversery dinner (Home): Drank with anniversary dinner. Pale yellow color. Loads of bubbles. Green apple and lemon fruit. Best sparkler I’ve had to date.
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Birthday Party and Concert -- When the Wines Don't Really Matter (Sam & Jonathan's then Blue Note): Second one was purchased yesterday for the party. Bright, fresh, effervescent, but much too young, needing a little time to settle down. Must just have been bottled. Not too sweet or dilute, however. Veuve may indeed be recovering a little balance after the bad years. Young promise, needing time to settle, just like the fresh hopes for new jobs, new homes, new excitement with an international move.
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Big foamy mousse. Pale to mid straw. Clean, ripe green fruit on the nose - even a hint of gooseberry. Good, clean attack with a nice depth of flavour. Feels a touch green: would have benefited from further keeping (in general most of the basic non-vintage champagnes from the big houses benefit from at least 18 months maturing after purchase: I'd pulled the wrong bottle off the shelf!) Good.
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Yeasty and showing a fair bit of honey on the nose, and on the palate it tastes a bit like raw pasta (in a good sense). It also shows some nice green apple after a glass or two. It went down pretty well with popcorn and a movie. (Tasted three times, on 5/26/2005, 5/21/2006, and 7/2/2009, with roughly consistent notes. The latest bottling had an interesting herbal note, making it taste sort of like fennel.)
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Somewhat over-priced...somewhat over-hyped...but consistantly decent. Bright pale color, with yeast dominated aromas. Medium bodied with a nice clean finish.
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Great old standby that never fails to please. Not the best, but better than most with a very light amber shade that yields a classic yeasty touch on the nose. Firm, but smooth enough to make you want to sip more. Consistent value.
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The thing is, with all the vintage top Champagnes we had in the previous days, NV really starts to look uninteresting - I think I would appreciate this wine better in other circumstances, although this is not 100% sure since I really don't have such great memories from this one. Somehow for NV I would just stick to Pomery Brut Royal - nothing particularly exceptional, but exactly my style.
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What a mediocre wine this is. Does it actually smell of anything other than a kind of winey CO2 cloud? It has a kind of fat entry which disappears in a puff of sharp bubbles. Zero finish, nothing left, zilch... A real rip-off at 24€ retail 81P
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1998 Non-vintage Champagne Tasting (Lafayette, Ca.): Tiny bubbles, good mousse, lovely, rich fruity nose, lots of fruit and yeast on the palate, nice, simple, bready taste, long, long finish with good acid. My #2 of 7, Group#3.
!997 Birthday Dinner (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Pale color, few bubbles o form a mousse, lovely, light, yeasty nose, touc of bread, very nice nose, tasty, nice, simple, high acid, kight fruit, short finish. My #5 of 7.
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Smoky Pinot, fresh Chardonnay, hint of pear, full, flavoursome, mouthfilling, good weight but fresh, luscious fruit flavours (apricot, pear, orange, triple sec), spices, juicy acidity, dry but supple, excellent length, convincing finish. Top notch VCP.
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Annual Tasting 7 Champagnes. Had a few very fine bubbles in the glass that led to a pleasant, toasty nose and mouth with good legs, viscous, and a perfect finish and aftertaste. My #3 and Group #5, retail $27.97.
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Annual Non Vintage Champagne Tasting. Featured a dull, straw yellow color in the glass, slightly oaky and young fruit on the nose, medium body and medium fruit in the mouth, well balanced, viscous, long lasting but acid finish which fell off to oaky, buttery vanilla. My #4 and Group #2 tie, retail $19.97.
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With K at Stanford Hospital at 3:00 a.m., less than three hours after our daughter Miranda was born, toasting her arrival. Fine light gold color, medium body. Fresh, delicate aroma. Yeast. On the palate, very good balance, medium body. Creamy finish. 5-10-16-7: 88/100
Blind Tasting of 7 Champagnes. Few, fine bubbles, pleasant nose, tasty, and toasty mouth feel, good legs, viscous, perfect finish and perfect aftertaste. My #3 and Group #5.
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Served too cold this wine has no bouquet at all. (This is what happened on the occasion and is logical.) After a while it opened up and it had fresh citrus in the bouquet and a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste. Very pleasant without being great.
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4/25/2024 - Ortega1780 wrote:
90 first ever! Nice mouth feel, crisp, pleasant, green apple/pear on the nose and palate, light brioche in background but not as forward brioche/almond note as was hoping. Can see how this has wide appeal, but lacking some depth- will keep a few around for entertaining for sure as most will enjoy-
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4/23/2024 - Wtbtwo wrote: flawed
Unfortunately, we waited too long.
It was oxidized/corked
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4/22/2024 - Jys1982 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I never buy VC, but it was really cheap by the glass at my local Mariano’s bar. So I could drink shit Prosecco or for the cost of 2, have one Veuve. Kim K. would be proud-I chose the Veuve. It was just fine. Really acidic, and a lot of green apple flavor. A little minerality and yeast as well. It tastes like what you think champagne tastes like. That is a plus. At its inflated price (other than at Mariano’s), however, I could do better at its price (easily). Would choose Pierre Moncuit over this any day. But for today, it was just fine.
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4/17/2024 - Border Boss Likes this wine:
Excellent with Eppoise cheese. The bottle age really helps VC Yellow label, otherwise the wine is pretty blah.
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4/5/2024 - zagtoong Likes this wine: 91 Points
역시 실망시키지 않는 맛
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3/28/2024 - Rossodio Likes this wine: 91 Points
Aged for 3 years from purchase. Drank well tonight. I only had half a glass.
Vvv
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3/21/2024 - rjf@rjfinlay.com wrote:
Can never have enough veuve.
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3/16/2024 - Vera Wind Likes this wine: 93 Points
Kept in private storage for one year.
Colour very light yellow.
On the nose very expressive. Honey, spice, applepie.
On the palate rich, deep and spicy. Cream, honey, spices a little grape fruit in the background. Nice acidity.
This is grand!
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3/6/2024 - Purple Tooth wrote: 90 Points
No introduction needed. The only thing that I would add is that this has allot of bottle variation, maybe having to do with transportation and storage issues due to volume. And....A totally different animal out of Mags (+2 or 3 pts)
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3/2/2024 - DinoCollapso Likes this wine: 87 Points
classic, as per. more secondary than fruit flavours. good with homemade fish and chips out of a regular wine glass. retained its mousse and flavours the next day.
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3/1/2024 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great match with lox and bagels. Citrus and yeast in the nose. Creamy fruit in the flavor. Easy to drink though enjoyable. Balanced, medium length creamy finish.
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2/28/2024 - Raywilliams420 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This time around I’m getting some fruit notes on the nose although they are soft. Beautifully searing acidity an light fruit as well as semi light minerality. Better showing than my last bottle. I drank out of an all purpose glass this time. Not a flute. I paired this with some seasoned semi salty chicken an it enhanced the flavor of the wine an the chicken
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2/26/2024 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 93 Points
Purchased in 2021, no telling how long it was on the shelf before that. Still, very impressive - the mousse is so fine you almost can't describe it as bubbles. All the flavors are fully integrated. Even after waiting too long to open it, this bottle was a wonder.
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2/21/2024 - brett228 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decent as always
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2/16/2024 - LBDWine wrote:
KIS
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2/14/2024 - iambrianwhitaker@gmail.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
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2/11/2024 - YackAttack213 wrote: 90 Points
Nose: slightly bready, ripe red apple.
Taste: good concentration, red apple, lemon, peach pit, mineral.
Very good. I don't get the hate on this, it is thoroughly enjoyable. Overpriced? Well I used to be able to buy this for $42 6 or 7 years ago, and it's gone up to $75 as has most everything else, and more recently I can buy this for under $60. It's a no at $75, but a good buy at $60. In my market, you can't find much for less - Mumm for about $50 perhaps.
I've probably only had 2 Champagnes in this price range that I like more, and a bunch of wines around this price or more that I liked less, or a lot less. It's maybe not earth shatteringly good, but it's reliable.
Calling this a 90 today since I'm trying to stick closer to the Cellartracker rating assistant - bottom end of "excellent".
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2/4/2024 - Raywilliams420 Likes this wine:
Doesn’t wow me but If someone else was paying for it i would drink it again. I feel this would go great with oysters. Soft fruit flavors An ok drinker to sum it up
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2/3/2024 - DianaRemigio wrote:
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1/31/2024 - johnny wine Likes this wine: 87 Points
Overprice, , pale lemon with fine bubbles , toast and baked briooche apple, mineral, hint buttery.
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1/29/2024 - Janda_42 Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Eye: Pale straw. The bubbles are rapid and reasonably fine.
Nose: Grape gummies. Toast. Gentle touch of brioche.
Palate: Grape gummies. Elderflower. Brioche, citrus peel. Definitely on the sweeter end of bruts.
Finish: Lemon peel. Nuts.
Overall: Does it taste like champagne? Yes. Is it incredible champagne? no.
Edit: Drinking the wine without carefully focusing on tasting notes; it is like grape juice made from concentrate. I really expected more.
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1/25/2024 - AGELVIS wrote: 91 Points
PNP. Pale steely golden color. Brioche and pear. Dry palate, with nice, reliable bubbles.
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1/25/2024 - Red White wrote: 84 Points
I don’t understand what all the fuss is about – must be marketing.
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1/23/2024 - UniScrewer wrote:
Expected something super bready or briochy, turned out a bit more elegant with some sourdough and honey aftertaste.
Nose: delicate, medium intensity, some baking goods, but not overly yeasty
Taste: need some time to open up, first fruit and apples with sourdough bread and slight honey in the aftertaste. Low alco, medium- body, medium-high acidity, pretty long aftertaste
Not really my sparkling, i seem to prefer fresher ones
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1/20/2024 - Philip_Bundpropperne Likes this wine: 89 Points
Rating: 3,9/5,0.
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1/18/2024 - 로엔 Likes this wine: 78 Points
다소 약하고 아쉬운 향
부드럽게 넘어가는 만족스러운 맛.
적당한 당도와 약간의 쌉쌀함
재구매의사 있음
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1/6/2024 - GaryHOhio Likes this wine: 92 Points
Always great Champagne. Best value for the moneyb
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1/6/2024 - Ex-Ray Likes this wine: 95 Points
Our favorite Champagne, nice toast-yeast prominent aromas, fairly full-bodied on the palate, good bubbles which still remained the following evening.
Ric
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1/1/2024 - DinoCollapso Likes this wine: 87 Points
the grown-up's house champagne. worth it for the reliability. a crowd pleaser at NYE dinner.
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1/1/2024 - wineotim wrote:
I was gifted this, I'm grateful for that. Also grateful that I didn't pay $50 for it. This is my third review over many years. If I had tasted this blind I would have thought it was Extra Dry, not Brut. Yes it was still a fun drinker but there is better at the price. I remember a cleaner and dryer finish for my previous reviews.
Its a very polarizing wine on CT nowadays, is it the Caymus of NV Champagne?
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1/1/2024 - Tiderunner22 wrote: 90 Points
Ringing in 2024 with this lovely champagne
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12/31/2023 - Tlonthego wrote:
Happy New Year
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12/31/2023 - moorewine3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tiny bubbles; very good
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12/31/2023 - Chill51 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not big champagne drinkers, but this was pretty good in our opinion. Nothing to terribly complex, but satisfying. There are probably better examples at a lower price out there, however, finding them would be a challenge with a lot of trial and error. The lower ABV is also welcomed, without lacking taste and mouthfeel. Sure, a little more depth would help and add to the occasion. Served with lobster risotto and veggies. Going to get some more to have for any random occasion. Happy New Year!!!
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12/31/2023 - Bax62 wrote: 89 Points
Distinctly floral on the nose, but palate is a little disappointing—citrus and crisp acidity, but not very complex or long. Very good, solid—just hoped for more.
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12/30/2023 - brunosaads wrote:
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12/29/2023 - wdlohr wrote: 90 Points
always a favorite, tight bubbles, straw and yeast
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12/25/2023 - Ölprinz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Same as it ever was. Prickler ohne Überraschungsmoment aber mit eingebauter Wohfühlgarantie. Schmeckt immer gleich, irgendwie aber auch immer gleich gut. Hefe, Brioche, Kreide, gelbes Steinobst, feine Perlage. Am Gaumen zudem leicht zitrisch, sehr geschmeidig, cremig, mit charmanter Mundfülle und harmonischem Abgang. Gibt deutlich interessanteres, für Familienfeste aber eine sichere Bank.
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12/25/2023 - Bubblesearcher23 wrote: 86 Points
Pale yellow color. On the nose, some florals, vanilla, light toast. Palate is a bit disappointing and flavors are not defined well. Some citrus, vanilla, alcohol, general sweetness. Pretty meh, horrible QPR.
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12/25/2023 - ziavino wrote: 90 Points
Been a while since I've had the base Veuve, and this came across as solid, if not unremarkable. Creamy and toasty, with hints of Jonathan apple and clementine weaving in. Acidity is on point too. More of a crowd-pleaser.
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12/24/2023 - vino_per_tutti wrote: 87 Points
Hadn't had one of these in a while, and like many fellow CTers, largely disappointed. Thought the "Kim Crawford of Champagnes" had to be an exaggeration, but not far off. Many of the box-checking characteristics you would expect: pale yellow color, some citrus, vanilla and toast, and bubbles. But as many have said, palate is diluted and undefined, and the finish meringue sweet. Average is a pejorative, given past vintages. Embarrassed to have brought to Christmas dinner, especially at the current price - which is up at least 33% in the last couple of years.
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12/24/2023 - Deyue wrote: 91 Points
One of the most popular Champagne that needs no more introduction. Light yellow, green reflection. Fresh, crisp, flavours of green apple, with hints of minerality and toastiness. Perfumed acidity, and lovely finish.
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12/22/2023 - hkbob Likes this wine: 91 Points
Served well-chilled in champagne flutes. I have found this producer to be consistently reliable. On the night this showed excellent mousse, notes of brioche, citrus and mineral. Fresh, light and lively on the palate.
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12/16/2023 - Cremuel Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good solid champagne, crisp acidity, lemon tones with moderate biscuit. Decent stock champagne but not exceptional.
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12/3/2023 - tanguero8 Likes this wine: 94 Points
What can I say about this champagne that hasn't been said before? It's a classic, and even though it's practically mass-produced at this point, it's still a winner and has a perfect balance.
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12/2/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 80 Points
It is truly amazing that this is the number one purchased wine on Cellar Tracker. This mass produced Champagne is terrible and the Piper Heidsieck sampled today blew this out of the water. Sampled this 3 times from two bottles and it is simple with some toast, floral notes and some minerality. Very short finish and lacks concentration. For sure the most overpriced Champagne on the market and glad I did not spend $60 to write this note.
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11/25/2023 - Good Stuff Likes this wine: 89 Points
good champagne, a little more expensive than I need to pay but someone has to pay for the marketing.
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11/23/2023 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine:
*
Reasonably good but seemed a bit past it. The color was darker than usual, I believe--poor storage?
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11/20/2023 - RLRGladstein wrote:
Celebrated Kirby & Nic’s engagement with this delightful bottle!
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11/20/2023 - sjfunkenhauser wrote: 89 Points
Citrus, stone fruit and fresh bread aromas leap out of the glass. The palate is smooth with a delicate mousse and soft acidity, leading to a medium - long mineral finish.
Medium gold colour.
Pronounced aromas of fresh bread, baked apples, citrus rind, marmalade, oyster shells, grapefruit pith.
Pronounced palate.
Medium body, high acidity, delicate mousse, medium (+) finish.
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11/18/2023 - golfismyfriend wrote: 92 Points
3번째 마시는 뵈브
산미 과실향 좋다
가성비 갑이다
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11/18/2023 - NoelB Likes this wine: 95 Points
Our "Go to" non vintage. Lemon and yeast. So refreshing.
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11/11/2023 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
solid as usual
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11/6/2023 - THECORKDORK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always good, but never exactly exciting.
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11/5/2023 - wdlohr wrote: 91 Points
well done
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11/3/2023 - Yohansmas Likes this wine:
역시나 훌륭한 샴페인.
이제는 가성비를 이름을 붙이기 참 애매해졌지만 그럼에도 엔트리 급에서는 여전히 좋다.
다시 말하지만 7만 이하에 보이면 사와도 크게 후회하지 않는다.
눈에서는 자잘한 버블이 상당히 매력적이다.
노즈에서는 복숭아같은 핵과류와 함께 브리오슈 향이 올라온다.
팔렛에서는 달콤 쌉싸름한 맛이 느껴져서 식전주로 꽤나 적절하다.
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10/29/2023 - Eroling wrote: 89 Points
Nice but nothing special. There are much better values out there.
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10/19/2023 - Jsdaxe wrote: 91 Points
WS
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10/8/2023 - NiklasW Likes this wine: 89 Points
Popped at fridge temp. Showing typical Champagne notes of toasted bread and clean yellow fruit, very enjoyable with fried fish!
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10/6/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice.
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9/30/2023 - james.williams5599@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points
Delicious - great for sushi & sashimi
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9/11/2023 - goldenplover wrote: 87 Points
It's absolutely fine and it's nice. It's not cheap. I want more zing than this, more depth or interest for the money. But I'm not the market for Veuve and that's OK. It's OK.
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9/6/2023 - jpkc wrote:
Meh
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9/2/2023 - grysanatomy Likes this wine: 87 Points
Grønne epler, gjærbakst, fin syre
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8/26/2023 - djhammond Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent aperitif, and relatively good value.
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8/10/2023 - BRitter Likes this wine: 84 Points
Excellent
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8/9/2023 - forceberry wrote: 90 Points
An NV bottling from the early 1970's. There is a CLICQUOT WERLE crest in the place of the VCP crest present in the modern labels plus a small stamp in the neck, saying "Bicentenaire 1772-1972". 12% alcohol.
Medium-deep straw-yellow color. The nose feels quite old and somewhat oxidized with complex aromas of chopped nuts, some wizened golden apple tones, a little bit of ripe citrus fruit, light honeyed notes, a dried-fruit hint of Sultana raisins, a touch of ripe cloudberries and a whiff of browned butter. The wine feels ripe, firm and quite tertiary on the palate with a medium body and evolved flavors of tart lemony citrus fruits and sweeter notes of orange marmalade, some crunchy notes of green apple slices, light dried-fruit notes of Sultana raisins, a little bit of oxidative nuttiness, a hint of smoke and a touch of tangy salinity. The wine is high in acidity and there is still a tiny bit of prickly mousse. The finish is long, crisp and racy with an evolved aftertaste of ripe lemony citrus fruits, some green apple tones, a little bit of mushroomy funk, light metallic nuances, a peachy hint of dried stone fruits and a tiny bit of honeyed richness from the dosage.
A balanced and enjoyable bottle of old Veuve Clicquot. There's no denying that the wine is very evolved, but it still retains a good deal of fruit, freshness and complexity despite its age - basically the only things that slightly distract from the pleasure are the slightly mushroomy and faint metallic nuances in the aftertaste, which take a small toll on the final score. However, the overall impression remains firmly on the positive side and this wine was a solid example of nicely aged NV Champagne.
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8/9/2023 - forceberry wrote: flawed
A somewhat older NV bottle. The label is of deeper, reddish-orange hue than the lighter canary-yellow label of today. The label also bears the text "BRUT" in all four corners of the label.
Relatively light lemon-yellow color. Dull, musty nose of mildew, water damage and damp cardboard.
Badly corked.
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8/9/2023 - tomoem wrote: 89 Points
Had the pleasure to once again start an evening with this toasty champagne. Flavors are more citrus imbued with tangy and acidic mouthfeel. Lemon with slight almond on the finish. These are consistent bottling year after year. The main difference is that they are now more pricey than just a few years ago.
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8/6/2023 - DrDave88 wrote:
Bottle had been laid down for 18 months, not clear when disgorged. Soft mousse, rich in the mouth, baked apples, not so much of the biscuit character. A decadent accompaniment to a fish & chip supper
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8/3/2023 - culater Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mixed seafood dinner Crete, Ostria.
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7/23/2023 - Topper wrote: 90 Points
Always drinkable, never great.
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7/17/2023 - KL1975 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Well made crowd-pleaser, bubbles disappearing quite quickly, but even after three days in the fridge very good, 89-90.
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7/8/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 86 Points
Stand up tasting. Simple and easy with a faint notes of both sweet and bitter adding some complexity.
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7/5/2023 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Safe Champaign choice
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7/1/2023 - Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh, crispy, with yeast on the nose, brioche and Mayer lemons but also apricot on the palate, and medium long ending with some oak. Never great, always reliable.
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6/29/2023 - CaptBmann Likes this wine: 89 Points
light gold tiny bubbles pear melon dry was good with caviar
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6/21/2023 - Kentw Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice and well balanced
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6/13/2023 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
A private family dinner at Ekstedt at the Yard (London): A final bottle to round off the evening. Served colder than the first (which had been a touch too warm) and that added freshness (unsurprising!). All enjoyed
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6/13/2023 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
A private family dinner at Ekstedt at the Yard (London): Consistent with previous. With flambadou oyster/aubergine (caramelised in beef fat, with juniper smoked apple and seaweed truffle), then with six-hour smoked/baked aubergine with cucumber/dill sauce.
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6/9/2023 - Renzloh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Shared with friends at dinner. Bottle was particularly delicious. Sometimes hard to separate the wine and the experience.
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6/5/2023 - marcellonegro wrote: 89 Points
Nose of bruised red apple, some brioche, hint clove
High acidity, med+ fizz
Flavours of tart green apple, lemon, lime, mandarin pith
Good balance, great length, good intensity, minimal complexity (but it is a NV)
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5/28/2023 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decent, predictable bubbly.
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5/27/2023 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Full body, lots of flavor, drank with tuna with cous cous, half bottle, better than you might think, no disgorgement date, might again.
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5/17/2023 - Bobcat 31 Likes this wine: 92 Points
just right
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5/8/2023 - Glenn Gilbert Likes this wine: 91 Points
12% alcohol; tasted at Fire Steakhouse and Bar, Dublin, Ireland — our last night in Europe to attend the Glencardiff, Bantry Bay House wedding of good friends; cork came out with a medium pop; more body than we’ve been used to in sparkling wines and champagne, with hints of apples, pears and stone fruit; still not especially fruit forward or overly sweet; a seemingly simple champagne that ends up fooling you in its complexity, through its long finish and ability to pair; enjoy solo (with friends!) or pair with +/- umami foods; we had bream and tiger prawns; it couldn’t have been better
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5/7/2023 - Carson.McEvoy wrote: 86 Points
Meh. There isn't much to say here. Nothing special, but definitely not bad. Simple and lacking in complexity. Not worth the money, way better alternatives at the same price or even cheaper.
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5/3/2023 - DrinkerTrev Likes this wine: 92 Points
A Thompson Favourite House Champagne
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4/24/2023 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Bienvenue a Champagne; 4/20/2023-4/29/2023 (Les Crayeres, various restaurants, Les Avises and a many wonderful producers): I’ll admit I’ve been pretty shall we say wine snobby about this. It’s a gigantic production. Relatively expensive (at least compared to some very good growers that I like). Always more money on restaurant lists because it has the brand recognition. And so a wine that I actively try to avoid. Of course I should know that when you are doing a tasting at Veuve Cliquot you are likely to get served this and to their credit it was always out of magnum which does taste better. Let’s put it this way - if your goal is to make a wine that tastes truly the same every single time you make it and that has a reasonable quality to it there is a talent to that and when you need to make it in quantity an even bigger talent and the house does that very well. We have not been above getting a mag for parties where people are perhaps less intensely focused on wine and a big bottle of that never fails to get people excited. Also the story is beyond charming - she was a pioneer and the amount she did for champagne is really something. So for all of that I will say this might have been the best yellow label that I have had and while I don’t think I’m going to start seeking it out perhaps I’ll be a bit less negative in the future.
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4/23/2023 - TashNYC wrote: 92 Points
Apple, pear, broiche, bread and very fine bubbles. Tasty and elegant.
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4/10/2023 - PontetCanet1986 wrote: 89 Points
Es gibt deutlich mehr Spaß für deutlich weniger Geld! :-)
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4/4/2023 - Denny the Drinker wrote: 85 Points
Color is pale gold. Bubbles are medium sized and slow to the top. On the nose, I get bread, butterscotch, biscuit and sour dough. On the palate, again the biscuit, with sour dough and yeast coming through strong. Finish is dry and long.
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3/31/2023 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Short mousse. Tart green apple and ginger notes. Flavors of green apple, biscuit and something along the lines of toasted almond skins that impart just a little pleasing bitterness on the back end.
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3/18/2023 - thewiz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Middag med A+N och P+H i Sundbyberg (A+N, Sundbyberg): (Bottle from the late 1970s)
Golden yellow colour with a mature nose showing butterscotch, minerals and candied lemon citrus and opens up with dried fruit, some fresh cut grass and some dark chocolate in a delicious way. Mature palate showing red apples, butter and minerals with dried fruit and some herbs on the lengthy finish.
(Still showing very well with 40+ years extra cellaring)
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3/18/2023 - Chied Likes this wine: 91 Points
Splendid when pared with artichoke risotto and seared sea scallops!!!
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3/11/2023 - Johno's Cellar Likes this wine: 88 Points
nice wine but was about 4 yrs old and had developed some secondary characters which detract from the freshness of a sound vibrant wine. That said nice fruit and acidity and still enjoyable
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3/10/2023 - thewiz Likes this wine: 92 Points
(Disgorged in 2004, base year 1999)
Yellow colour with endless streams of fine bubbles and with a maturing nose showing red apples, minerals and citrus notes and opens up with milk chocolate and cream in a very pleasant way. Fruitful palate showing a red apples acidity with a pleasant butterscotch note on the mid and with some drying fruit on the pleasant finish.
(Probably best with 4-12 years extra cellaring)
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2/28/2023 - Islamabadbadbad Likes this wine: 86 Points
Decent champagne, nose of apple, citrus, raw almond. Palate had nice bright profile, effervescent bubbles, little tannin, dry. Fruit forward with some secondary notes, not overly complex. Pretty solid, not mind blowing but a fair representation.
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2/19/2023 - pfleche@gmail.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Smooth fruity with the distinctive hint of yeast.
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2/14/2023 - Tpairing wrote: 90 Points
Mandarin type citrus with pear likes make a refreshing tasty drink.
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2/12/2023 - vagrantone Likes this wine: 88 Points
Hadn't tasted it for a while.
It showed better than expected.
Harmonious with decent autolysis character and a little citrus fruit.
Clearly lacking a little in length and complexity but otherwise fine.
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1/29/2023 - Wisco Mel Likes this wine:
Lovely, enjoyed very much. Perfect brioche and small bubbles
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1/28/2023 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened 5 bottles for Andrew's toast last night....not a blockbuster by any means but for the group there, this was a quite nice experience. Enjoyed by everyone for what it is, a very consistent performer, versatile enough for any occasion. Nice bubbles, nice mousse, pleasant acidity, just the right amount of 'dry'. Never fails to please a crowd.
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1/15/2023 - Rupert wrote:
Fresh and tangy; very decent.
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1/7/2023 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Small glass. Rich and chewy with plenty of apple throughout. Easy to enjoy, even if slightly simple.
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1/6/2023 - Vera Wind Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is my favourite of the big houses!
On the nose generous; fruit, lemondrops and cream and almonds.
A rich but elegant taste that unfolds in the mouth, acidic and juicy at the same time. Generous fruit; yellow apples, lemon drops, grapefruit juice and something a little tropical, like starfruit.
Surprisingly long finish.
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1/4/2023 - Keith Cooper Likes this wine: 88 Points
Medium gold colour. Plenty of fine bubbles, hint of brioche, lemony. Good.
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1/1/2023 - bourgogre wrote:
C'était probablement la 10 ième, la 15ième (?), fois que je dégustais...
et c'est la première fois que j'ose commenter.
Pur, on l'accorde, le vin demeure toutefois très sec, l'attaque est plutôt dure et la bulle trop pétillante à mon goût,
ce qui empêche de lire les vins blancs qui composent l'assemblage.
Il y a des champagnes plus charmeurs et à meilleur prix.
Non, ce n'est pas mon préféré.
(**1/2)
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1/1/2023 - AGELVIS wrote: 89 Points
PNP. Cider color. Biscotti and brioche on the nose. Somewhat coarse bubbles. Good acidity.
This is a reliable, albeit generic Champagne. May have been served too cold, which diminished the nose. This was at a friend’s New Year’s Day celebration, so I had no control over prep.
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1/1/2023 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 84 Points
People told me for years to give this another chance so I did. Nope. Still ridiculously overpriced boring wine with a short finish.
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12/31/2022 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
From two 375ml. Consistent notes to both bottles. Not as fresh or vivacious as I was hoping. But this was typical Veuve, with just enough energy and fruit to go along with bottle-age maturity and yeast and brioche complexity.
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12/31/2022 - seeyouintee Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still has tight bubbles and a pale golden color. Aromas of apple, white peach, almond, and walnut. Palate is the same, with some lemon rind and cream. Dampened acidity highlights a nuttier finish. Believe this was circa 2012, but not entirely sure.
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12/31/2022 - mattmyersnj Likes this wine: 90 Points
Finally got to try this on NYE. We drank Cava first and then this. Probably the best Champagne I have had so far, worth the hype. Light and elegant. Apple, minerality, and good acid. The hangover isn't the best though.
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12/31/2022 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 89 Points
Xmas Gift from DC again!
Slightly better than I remember VC being in the past. Very balanced and a little toasty.
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12/31/2022 - Fftjr wrote: 86 Points
Not my favorite. Drinking ok. Very yeasty.
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12/31/2022 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 90 Points
From 375ml. Bright, pale gold color. Aromas of brioche with powdered ginger, white florals, fresh pear and hints lemon zest. Bright and racy on the palate highlighting green apple & orange citrus fruit with slate minerality, moving toward yeast toastiness and fresh floral depth. Medium to full in body, with broadly beaded structure and steely acidity, finishing with zesty white peach and toasty moderate length.
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12/31/2022 - rcvx wrote: 93 Points
clear, pale gold colour, very fine perlage, clean light/medium aromas of red apple, pear, biscuit, bread dough, yeast; dry, vibrant, lingering acidity, medium(-) body. very good.
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12/31/2022 - 559Cheers Likes this wine: 91 Points
Brioche, tropical aromatics, apples. No disgorgement date. Medium to dark yellow. Probably been in the bottle for some years, but unknown. Number on cork is V11A? Unsure what that means.
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12/31/2022 - brigcampbell wrote:
Very light colored, very faint pale yellow heading towards clear. Attractive nose. Palate not overly complex but medium mouthfeel. Ripe pear, lemon zest. Touch of sweetness at the finish.
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12/31/2022 - stuarta@mac.com Likes this wine: 89 Points
Excellent
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12/30/2022 - ChateauShiny wrote: 88 Points
Been a long time since I’ve had a Yellow Label.
Pale yellow with a generous stream of fine bubbles. Nose of saline, green apple, lemon zest, caramel, and a bit of brioche. Less rich than I remember it being. Ample lift from the bubbles on the tongue. Medium bodied, high acidity, and a bit sweet. Green apples, tart oranges, and bright lemons. Finish is clean and crisp with lemon and orange zest, bit of toast, and saline. As it warms up some, the finish develops some caramel notes and my lips become sticky after sipping a glass.
To sum it up, this is a quality wine, but it is not special. I do not think this justifies the price I paid of $50. It is lacking the qualities I am seeking in a Grande Marque NV Champagne. I rather grab a Roederer Collection, or for a few bucks more, a Bollinger Special Cuvee.
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12/30/2022 - Mmoellern Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not much character / does not stand out from the champagne masses. No bad experience either. 28/12-2022
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12/29/2022 - sboyle wrote: 89 Points
Pears and apples on the nose and taste. Medium body with medium-plus acidity. Overall, a simple, but well balanced classic NV champagne for the average crowd.
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12/27/2022 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Disgorged in 2022, 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier and 30% Chardonnay, dosage 10 gr/L)
Nice and pleasant with a touch of bread on the nose and a pleasant acidity.
(Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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12/27/2022 - ABKroll wrote:
Na
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12/25/2022 - Bbrown82 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Classic bubbly well known and easy to find. Was a hit for Xmas dinner. Citrus, brioche, high acidity and crisp finish.
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12/24/2022 - mxpbuy Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is an older bottle, at least 10 years since release with the longer foil than the current marketing style. Golden color, bead still fine and flowing, notwithstanding the cork was soaked and would not expand after being pulled. Plenty of golden apple, mature lemon peel, a touch of caramel and yeast.
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12/23/2022 - CAJR Likes this wine: 81 Points
Yellow fruit vanilla toasty
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12/16/2022 - Martin_G wrote: 90 Points
This was great after laying down for four yrs.
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12/11/2022 - chezbeach Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still good. Consumed at 2022 Enology club dinner
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12/3/2022 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 84 Points
Marketing 101. This NV is terrible for the money. $60? Candied fruit, minerality, dough and floral notes. Short finish and lacks complexity. The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is far superior for half the price.
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11/24/2022 - red freddy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright, Lively, a perfect accompaniment to a celebratory occasion (Thanksgiving)
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11/24/2022 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Nothing if not consistent. No disg info. Soft oxidative notes and solid richness.
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11/13/2022 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good champagne but wouldn't say great. Nothing very unique or stand out. Light nose, light acidity, bubbles are pleasant, apple flavour dominates.
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11/12/2022 - mwneil Likes this wine: 89 Points
Golden color, good bubbles, full flavor with dry finish, drank with lobster, not much complexity but an enjoyable champagne.
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11/8/2022 - wineough Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nose biscuit, baked apple Palate 3+ mousse, toast
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11/6/2022 - NM Dreamer wrote: 86 Points
Overall predictably disappointing, lacks body, no oak or creamyness
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11/2/2022 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good bubbles, a bit on the sweet side as compared to another Champagne, Jacquart, drank on ship in Bordeaux, lots of flavor, might drink again but pricey.
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11/1/2022 - Irish_Wine wrote: 89 Points
Pale gold. Creamy mousse.
Pronounced on the nose with fresh and baked apple, lemon, pastry, brioche, cream, vanilla and caramel. Developing.
Pronounced and dry on the palate with almond coming through. High acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus finish.
Can drink now but has potential for aging.
Decent champagne with nice freshness and complexity but needs more cohesion and length for a higher score.
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10/26/2022 - Jithotw wrote:
Very pleasant
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10/22/2022 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
A family wedding at the St Regis, New York. Like an old friend, greatly enjoyed.
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10/18/2022 - ikkaariainen Likes this wine: 92 Points
Highly recommend. Excellent solidly reliable NV champagne enjoyed as a starter wine at our wine club tasting. There probably is some way to determine which vintages are blended in and this is the current release. A reasonably good consistent QPR wine. Pale yellow, clustered small bubbles, clean, crisp, nicely acidic and well balanced with a lovely medium length finish. Nose intense, bright and effervescent with lees up front developing into citrusy notes. Flavor profile warmer with lees and baked bread up front with banana, mango, lychee, yellow apple and a green tea finish. Just lovely.
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10/9/2022 - EleanorJohnsonWine wrote:
Wrong vintage showed up with bar code scan
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10/7/2022 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pop and pour. Disappeared quickly. Solid with a nice tension between bright fruit and soft oxidative notes. Good without being exciting.
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9/12/2022 - EXPLORER 825 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Elegant classic brut champagne. Light golden in color. Aromas of baked goods and fresh apples. On the palate, flavor notes accurately mirror aromas with nice acidity. Excellent effervescence with smooth finish.
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9/3/2022 - jerrysvino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nutty, yeasty but just a touch, crisp, nice wine for a special occasion for a 1.5
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8/28/2022 - Jessie and Max Likes this wine: 89 Points
Yeasty, brioche-y nose, with a palate of almond, spice, and general oxidized nuttiness, with high acid that's balanced by a savory, long, almondy finish.
We're not really sparkling wine fans overall, and certainly not qualified to evaluate Champagne, but we get why this one is respected. The finish really made it especially enjoyable for us.
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8/26/2022 - Redrum1 Likes this wine:
Mmmmmm
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8/21/2022 - El_Dougo Does not like this wine: 86 Points
First time tasting this champagne since I began taking wine (and champagne seriously). I was disappointed in how one-dimensional I found it. Nose was simplistic, and palate gave off just basic citrus and little of the toastiness that one might hope for. Acid, however, was quite high.
If looking for a basic house champagne I personally would suggest the brut Roederer ahead of Veuve. You might even save yourself some money in the process. Happy for any thoughts on this.
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8/11/2022 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Engagement dinner with Andrew & Kala.....this was one of the better bottles of this in recent memory. Fresh, citrus, mild bisquit notes, effervescent. Nice bubbles.....enjoyed by all!
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7/27/2022 - vladb101 Likes this wine: 90 Points
The wine looks light gold colored. The legs are medium. It smells like baker's yeast and almond. The body is medium. The wine has a smooth texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.
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7/6/2022 - fredfta wrote: 92 Points
🇪🇸 Un clásico siempre expresivo, cremoso, sabroso y estable, una apuesta segura que nunca defrauda.
🇵🇹🇧🇷 Abrindo o jantar com casais amigos em casa, 06/07/2022.
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7/5/2022 - Chris@77 wrote: 85 Points
Agree with SH WU. To start for me this is too sweet for a brut. The nose is fine although not pronounced, taste somewhat indistinct with green apple and citrus. I didn't detect much of any older stocks in the blend, no yeasty bread dough, brioche, etc. Picked up on a whim at Costco for $50, less satisfying than the de Margerie odd shaped bottle for $24. Having not had a VC for years, this is a very disappointing offering I'm not excited about drinking for the rest. I don't hate it but for the $ better off with Roederer Estate from CA.
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6/30/2022 - Rossdhu House Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good enough for Her Majesty good enough for me. Fairly classic not high end but consistent
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6/23/2022 - rossi.wine wrote: 87 Points
Lots of acidity, a little on the lean side. Not very complex or long. 86-88
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6/19/2022 - SH Wu wrote: 85 Points
Acidity from lemon and green apple paired with sweetness from pear and nectarine.
Its easy to drink, but also easy to forget.
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6/15/2022 - nphase Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious out of 3L!
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6/5/2022 - Odedis.Wine.reviews Likes this wine: 89 Points
This entry-level Champagne is always nice to begin the evening with.
Medium plus in body with medium plus sized bubbles and high acidity.
Showing citrus, lemons, limes, earth, black pepper, minerals and light yeast.
Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.
Nicely balanced and easy drinking.
Very consistent through the years.
12% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$48.
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6/4/2022 - Wine Poor wrote: 88 Points
Last minute celebration last night after receiving some good news.
This followed the Pol Roger and paled in comparison due to a much simpler flavour profile.
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6/4/2022 - seoderella wrote:
Good
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5/29/2022 - Michael Hung Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Champagne Blind Tasting 5/29/22 (Jackie's House): Tasted blind along with seven other Champagnes between 10 people. Prices ranging from $15-180.
Med lemon. A very stereotypical styling of champagne with a more pronounced sour twang on the finish. Strong autolysis notes of yeast, bread dough, green tart fruit, crabapple, unripe peach. My least favorite bottle of the night, especially when comparing QPR here. 86 pts
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4/18/2022 - Reywood wrote:
Delicious so easy to drink, smooth
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4/17/2022 - Dominic Roy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nose: Lemon. Slight butter. Simple. Medium minus intensity.
Palate: Lemon. Lime. Bread. Medium finish. High acidity. Medium body. Medium minus flavour intensity. Lemon zest.
Classic.
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4/2/2022 - darshakthakore Likes this wine: 95 Points
not too dry
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4/2/2022 - Louisvilleneuve wrote:
Absolutely undrinkable, but I finished it anyways
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3/25/2022 - vpwine wrote:
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3/14/2022 - Captain Carbonic Likes this wine: 91 Points
Stone fruit and some yeasty notes (brioche, mushrooms). Super fresh with nice acidity and a clean finish. Although it’s not the hippest champers, probably owing to its ubiquity (I most recently got a bottle for 46$ from Sams Club in Florida while on vacation), it’s my go- to NV at this price point owing to its quality and consistency. Better than Bollinger or Laurent Perrier or Moët IMHO. On par with Piper-Hiedsieck, which is a different animal, yeastier and more bodied.
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3/5/2022 - cdebeau Likes this wine: 91 Points
Clean, crisp dry finish
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3/5/2022 - Andrewbdc wrote: 88 Points
Pale lemon colour. Baked Yellow orchard fruit, some lemon peel, brioche, mushroom. Fully developed. Off dry, Med+ acidity, fine mousse, med finish. Good quality NV champagne, but lacks the complexity and intensity of others (eg Charles Heidsieck).
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2/26/2022 - Mark1npt Likes this wine: 91 Points
This one just never disappoints, no matter the occasion...which today was just a long hot work day....chillin' at home afterward with the Mrs.....and she was up for a white, so why not a happy little Champagne? This one is all too often looked down upon by the heavy duty Champs people on here but, I'm sorry.....it's just a nice, consistent damn good little Champagne. Not too malty as Dom P can be.....beautiful light citrus throughout. How can you beat this for under $40?
Side note: this is a bottle that's been chillin' in the cellar for 4+ years. Does it pay any to age these things?
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2/19/2022 - mmblz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale lemon. Bread dough, pear, moss on nose. Dry, high acid, low alcohol. Bread, lemon, quince.
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2/13/2022 - Tschudix Likes this wine: 88 Points
drunk as a second bottle after Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque for brunch. colour: nice gold yellow with shallow. in the nose very fruity and yeasty, brioche, toasty, can be felt. very simpel not complex in the mounth. still fresh and fruity. Apricot and peach and ananas. longevity exists but not overwhelming. brut, medium alcohol
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2/12/2022 - gurmadori wrote: 87 Points
부싯돌, 은은한 비스킷과 브리오슈, 함께 느껴지는 신선한 사과와 갈변된 사과
레몬이 연상되는 적절한 당도와 산도. 잘잘하고 부드럽지만 금방 사그라드는 기포
모든 부분이 내가 마셔본 샴페인의 표준같은 느낌이다.
대중적인 스타일
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2/11/2022 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A safe choice. Consistent and never disappointing
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2/6/2022 - Rossodio Likes this wine: 90 Points
Went well with red curry rice with vegetables and shrimp.
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1/29/2022 - ejhorvitz wrote:
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1/27/2022 - OKNOTOK Likes this wine: 90 Points
적당한 산미. 넌빈이라 그런지 탄산이 약간 튀며 알콜감이 있음
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1/20/2022 - Shane&Glenn wrote:
Need to replace for Elizabeth
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1/11/2022 - chablis28 wrote: 92 Points
Gifted by traveling companion son Joe & shared with Nita & I on night 1 in Treasure Island Fl on a 100pt 72 degree night on our patio looking at the ocean. Yes! The yellow label is always reliably tasty w/ plenty of depth, concentration & finesse. Great with cheese & charcuterie.
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1/7/2022 - Juliansi Likes this wine: 93 Points
Spectacular performance fr this "run of the mill" VC (Veuve Clicquot).
Surprised us with such bright and fresh green apple and citrus notes with a delightful acid punch, and as it mellowed and warmed up over the evening ..
Brioche and butter notes came through showing this humble yellow-card VC punches above its weight! Thanks to WMK for this new year's treat, on our Pontet Canet 1990s Vertical tasting session at Champignon Oasis Square.
Superb service and great food too. Banter and random chats all night on wine notes & life...
Malaysia, 7 Jan 2022
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1/6/2022 - Viper33 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Amazing! Lovely - enjoyed on New Year’s Day in Big Bear. - absolutely delightful- dry but with just the right amount of fruit
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1/5/2022 - mazik Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice but pretty generic bubbly served as an aperitif celebrating the Gertzes' Israeli citizenship with a takeaway from Dagan.
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1/2/2022 - klg_at_large Likes this wine: 89 Points
Well balanced, complex, full aromatic flavors, rich but not sweet.
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1/1/2022 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 90 Points
New Year’s Day — a good house NV.
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1/1/2022 - Winokdub wrote: 91 Points
A great bottle of bubbles to bring in the New Year. Cheers to 2022
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1/1/2022 - bootaylor76 Likes this wine: 91 Points
I was a little skeptical but after dusting a bottle of Laird Mast Ranch Cabernet by myself as that’s what happens when others are drinking beer or bourbon. Need new friends! it was the perfect match after bottle drink. Thank God I had a 1.5L as it was a crowd pleaser. Great everything and onto the next bottle!
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast
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12/31/2021 - mjwstickings Likes this wine: 88 Points
This is obviously a very famous Champagne, and it's quite good, if not nearly as good as one should expect from a $75+ sparkler. It's fruit-forward, with heavy emphasis on orchard fruit like apples and pears, but there's also an intriguing smoky note, as well as some salty brine that enters on the mid-palate and leads to a dry finish with decent length, while the mousse is very elegant. There's also a bit of toasty character, reflected in the general smokiness, but unfortunately the sweet fruit really does dominate. There's just a lot better to be found at the price, and I find many regional crémants to be better at just a third of the price. It's the name here that sells, but the product doesn't live up to the hype.
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12/31/2021 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 88 Points
A gift to us from Diane.
I've never held this wine in very high esteem, but it sure is very consistent, balanced and generally well done. Just not complex enough for the price point to me. Went quick though and I wish we had another glass.
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12/31/2021 - mwneil Likes this wine: 88 Points
Half bottle, Fruity, golden color, not the strongest bubbles, could use more acid for my taste, drank with Peking duck and dim sum, have another bottle, no disgorgement date.
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12/31/2021 - RowenaT Likes this wine: 91 Points
Intense and pleasant. Notes of dried apricot, white cherry, biscuit, honey, candied lemon zest, nuts with striking gorgeous acidity and toasty aromas of aging in the bottle. So well-balanced between the freshness of the fruit and some toasted and vanilla aromas. Creamy long finish.
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12/31/2021 - CourtlyDoc wrote: 96 Points
Nose is fairly strong, I smell green apples and maybe apricots and citrus rind.
On the palette, green apples predominate come up with wonderful wonderful find bubbles and lovely drawing us. It is great with Margarita pizza tonight!
This is one of our favorite champagnes!
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12/31/2021 - Frost Casselbrant’s Cave wrote: 80 Points
No character, no specific taste or smell, would bever buy this uninteresting wine! This is more of a marketing succe than a wine to long for!
Short in taste, acidity and a sense of steel tank!
Will not buy!
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12/31/2021 - pgartner Likes this wine: 93 Points
Perfect for New Year's toasting!
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12/31/2021 - Danneskjöld wrote: 86 Points
Halvflaske. Syrlig og kan knapt kalles drikkeklar. Lukket på duft.
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12/30/2021 - slywka7 wrote: 91 Points
Aromas of bread dough, mineral, slate, and hint of lime. Flavors of bread dough, shortbread, mineral and saline. Ends with a mineral driven finish of 20+ seconds. Best bottle of this I have had in a while.
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12/29/2021 - AMG4RPM Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice bead, crisp, a bit tart, but overall very nice
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12/28/2021 - Rick & Ilsa wrote: 91 Points
First experience with this wine. Really quite a nice wine. Solid and crisp, apple, stone fruit, a little brioche. Nice, would buy again.
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12/25/2021 - GiantRam Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a relatively inexpensive wine with lot of common favors. Neither too dry nor acidic. But if you prefer drier with less sweetness, the Cristal and Dom may be different choices . 🍎 and 🍐. Good bubbles but not as great as Cristal and Charles Heidsieck when I view them side by side. Light gold color with short to medium finish.
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12/25/2021 - ppporch wrote: flawed
It was almost flat unfortunately but otherwise good
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12/25/2021 - marcus_francois Likes this wine:
My family and I dont drink this all that much anymore but this is still good! I think the qpr is not quite there to justify it, but its good in a basic way. If there is one champagne to chug, I think this is it. Some lemon, a little bit of chalky mousse afterwards.
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12/24/2021 - NickA Likes this wine: 91 Points
A gift from my uncle to my father. Quite an old bottle, packaged in a style that hasn't been used for 5-6 years, and this was obvious once we started on it. Somewhat oxidised, but not offensively so, with delicious sherry-like notes and lots of richness. Yummy, but not to everyone's taste.
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12/24/2021 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent as always
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12/24/2021 - Medicusamore wrote: 90 Points
Med mamma på julafton
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12/23/2021 - CTJ wrote:
Drank at dinner
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12/23/2021 - Wino from Michigan wrote: 92 Points
Solid Champagne that everyone enjoys
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12/23/2021 - Miguelvino@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good as always, fruity fresh soft elegant.
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12/11/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistant
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12/11/2021 - Bro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Escapade au Nelligan pour célébrer notre 15e anniversaire 🥳
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12/9/2021 - WineTally Likes this wine:
Pinot Noir (50-55%) Chardonnay (28-33%) Meunier (15-20%)
from as many as 50 to 60 different crus with 30-45% reserve wines.
Aged at least 3 yrs in the Crayères cellars (in chalk tunnels in Reims).
12% Abv. Dosage 10g/L
History: Founded in 1772. Acquired by Louis Vuitton in 1986 (LVMH since 1987)
Cellar Master: Dominique Demarville (till 2020) Didier Mariotti (since 2020)
A(ccuracy)=2: Bright straw/yellow. Soft mousse and mild perlage.
B(alance)=2: Modulated components with adequate structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Apple, biscuit, hint of candy.
D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10
Standard fare and safe bet, but lacks distinctive character.
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12/1/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Another bottle and another great experience with the good ole Veuve. I don't need to rehash how I think VC gets so much undeserved scorn. It's an excellent wine even though there are about three trillion bottles of the stuff every year.
www.thedrunkencyclist.com
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11/28/2021 - Mignon Kim Likes this wine: 90 Points
브리오슈 레몬
레모나 미듐+ 산미
자몽
쌉싸름
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11/27/2021 - Manthreejack Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very, very nice and enjoyable bottle of champagne
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11/14/2021 - bin905 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Round and full.
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11/13/2021 - Dpark8 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great balance. Bready with good citrous.
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11/11/2021 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Green apple on the nose,
Lemon sherbert on the palate, lots of ripe vibrant citrus fruit, creamy texture.
Really lovely. Always think of Veuve as rich and blowsy, where as this is lean and linear.
Tried blind.
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11/6/2021 - jgdpz Likes this wine: 91 Points
맛있다!
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10/30/2021 - Katto Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale gold with fine bubbles. Green apples, pears, lemon with a discreet vanilla scent. The bubbles and the acidity bring forward the green apple and lemon, almost grapefruit-like notes that are found on the palate, as well as a bit of brioche with a tinge of ginger bitterness in the medium finish.
Paired with a decadent bacon mac & cheese and it was a wonderful pairing! The acidity cut right through the fat and the apple flavours really contrasted beautifully with the flavours of the dish.
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10/29/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. We drink a ton of the good Veuve and it almost always delivers. When I went to write this note, Cellar Tracker said that we had 12 bottles in the cellar. Nope. I found four. Yowza. I need to keep better inventory, but I do not need to write another note for this wine--stellar as pretty much always. At least I think. There are eight bottles that I have no record of whatsoever.
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10/24/2021 - MaJeKu Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Ein Glas im Restaurant als Aperitif getrunken.
Das ist bessere Limo, tut mir leid.
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10/22/2021 - BURGHen Boy wrote: 89 Points
Fine tickling bubbles. Slight yeast and toast. Some brine and lemon. Avg offering at this level
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10/22/2021 - Bob Duisters wrote: 90 Points
Nice balance of forcefulness and finesse
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10/3/2021 - oropeza wrote:
Green apple, peach, vanilla, trimmer / leaner than I remember it. Good intensity and good length.
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10/1/2021 - winejd Likes this wine:
Liked it!
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9/14/2021 - fredfta wrote: 91 Points
Wip
Praia dos Carneiros
⭐️4.1
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9/12/2021 - BobMcK wrote:
Delicious: soft and mellow with complex finish with hints of white peach and butterscotch
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9/11/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Does not like this wine:
Likely not stored properly before we got them - very few bubbles, not much of a flavor profile unfortunately. Not rated.
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9/11/2021 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 91 Points
Better than I remember and maybe a bottle with some age on it. Tart lemon, pears, vanilla and some yeast notes. Good for mass production.
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9/5/2021 - MatLot Likes this wine: 94 Points
all time good one
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9/5/2021 - redstrip Likes this wine: 91 Points
typische brioche noten. sparkling leicht wenn schon etwas älter und daher top.
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9/4/2021 - ouki81 Likes this wine:
기포 오래가고 살짝 잔당감 느껴짐
남편은 스파클링 같지 않아 별로라고 함
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8/31/2021 - KaupCava Likes this wine: 92 Points
Classic lemon, stiff backbone of acidity, with brioche bready notes mid palate, lingering finish. Fine bubbles. A dependable NV champagne
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8/25/2021 - Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine:
Pale in color, crisp and dry with bolder flavors than some white sparklers. Long a favorite, we enjoyed this as a housewarming present.
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8/23/2021 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Bottle that has remained indeterminate (several) years in the cellar of my parents and whose narrow cork has allowed recorcking on successive occasions during lunch. Intense golden colour with a more than acceptable level of delicate and brittle bubbles. Aromas of orange peel, nuts and sweet spices. Beautifully combined to sign a balanced but also dynamic champagne. On the palate it is simply delicious for an NV: fatty with a central acidity corridor and a comforting final bitterness of peach bone that ensures a long persistence. I wish all The Widow bottles were like this ...
Botella que ha permanecido indeterminados (bastantes) años en la bodega de mis padres y cuyo estrecho corcho ha permitido recorcharla en sucesivas ocasiones durante el almuerzo.
Intenso color dorado con un más que acceptable nivel de delicadas y quebradizas burbujas.
Aromas a piel de naranja, frutos secos y especias dulces. Bellamente combinados para firmar un todo equilibrado aunque también dinámico.
Al paladar es sencillamente delicioso para tratarse de un NV: graso con un corredor central de acidez y un reconfortante amargor final de hueso de melocotón que asegura una larga persistencia.
Desearía que todas las botellas de La Viuda fuesen así ...
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8/2/2021 - SPierson wrote: flawed
Turning but somewhat drinkable
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7/30/2021 - jdkrabbe Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyed this celebration bottle courtesy of Erin’s high school GFs upon buying the Denver condo. Sat on the vacant floor and sipped champagne and ate caviar. Caviar was saltier than ideal & champagne dosage was higher than I prefer.
I was hoping for more brioche and toast notes than were present, this was sweeter than expected and fruitier, citrus generally, than expected. I enjoyed it but enjoyed it less than expected. Big brand name brings big expectations and this didn’t deliver in the same way that Dom would when paying for the lavel. Not in my eyes a meaningful step up from a $30 champers except we got a cool box and crown cap.
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7/30/2021 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Consistant
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7/24/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Better than 90%+ of hipster rip your face off acid grower champagnes. A classic for a reason. All toasty, yeasty, bready and bright citrus. Yum
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7/10/2021 - Wine_and_ju Likes this wine: 87 Points
짙은 래몬색
청사과와 라임향 가득한 풀하고 리치한 샴페인
버블이 오랫동안 올라옴
시트러스, 토스티, 바닐라, 복숭아, 청사과, 라임, 꿀
엔트리급 샴페인 중 피니쉬가 긴편
냉바질페스토파스타, 문어샐러드와 함께 즐겼음
부라타 치즈와 잘 어울림
87점
구입가: 6만원
희망가: 5-6만원
재구매 의사 있음
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7/10/2021 - Meltontc Likes this wine: 91 Points
Biscuit, farmhouse, fantastic acidity
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7/5/2021 - Sookin1 wrote: 85 Points
Was one of my preferred Champagne till I tried Ruinart!!!
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6/27/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:
I still don't understand why some people hate this wine. Similar notes.
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6/22/2021 - PMJak11 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Got this at least 5yrs ago. Age served this well. Gold color. Brioche with a toasty finish. Lost some acidity and zip, but easy drinking.
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6/14/2021 - winepog wrote: 87 Points
I think this could use some more acidity and fruit.
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6/12/2021 - jpham Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very clean, but not complex. Lemon and oyster shell come through nicely, but lacks any bready notes from the yeast.
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6/12/2021 - fussyeater Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh, energetic, expressive and well balanced aperitif style Champagne. It is a little too sweet to nicely drink through the course of a meal although that is slightly nitpicking.
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6/7/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. There is a decided difference between the regular, 750ml bottles and the 375ml half bottles. While the standard sized wines are amazingly consistent, the smaller ones are, well, not. While I can't make a sweeping generalization due to the fact that the origin of these wines are, well, suspicious, it does seem to lead credence to my contention that half bottles are, well, stupid.
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6/5/2021 - Racer117 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very full and sweet. I'm guessing a recent disgorgement. If splitting hairs, a little less dosage would make this better.
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5/30/2021 - Weinkoenigen Likes this wine: 88 Points
Wunderbar wie immer
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5/8/2021 - Ölprinz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Die Veuve ist mir immer wieder eine Freude. Ein herrlich ausgewogener, leicht fruchtiger, wohlig trockener Champagner. Frisch und knackig. Anmutige Farbe, feine Perlage. Dezent erdig, mit Röstaromen, einem Hauch Teig und himmlischem Duft und Geschmack nach frischer Brioche. Die plötzliche Erinnerung an ein französisches Frühstück ist keinesfalls abwegig. Vollendet harmonischer Abgang mit dezent herbem Nachhall. Konsens-Klassiker und Crowd-Pleaser. Perfekt für den Einstieg.
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5/4/2021 - rikipedia wrote: 88 Points
(Tasted blind) Mid straw with a steady stream of bubbles.
Pleasant autolytic characters of oats, oven-baked ciabatta rather than sourdough, subtle spice, sweet nectarine and lemon verbena.
Soft and creamy entry cut by piquant acidity, there is a fleshy core of fruit and gentle autolytic characters. Medium-bodied, there is sweetness on the finish that personally doesn't do anything for me. Good, mid-ranged sparkling wine.
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5/1/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:
Amazingly consistent notes.
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4/30/2021 - prasm wrote: 89 Points
From a 375, nice yeasty bread attack with high acidity, flavors fade a bit through the mid-palate to back-end, but pretty tasty overall.
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4/21/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:
Similar notes.
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4/16/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Dependable and enjoyable time after time. 90
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4/15/2021 - affordableCollector wrote: 90 Points
Fine bubble stream. White gold, in color. Pear, peach, tangy cherry, lemon, brioche, cream, mineral. Creamy citrus finish.
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4/10/2021 - The 4 E’s wrote:
Error
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4/9/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good mix of citrus, apple and toast. Better values out there but at least its consistent.
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4/4/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
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4/2/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Another bottle, another excellent wine. What can I say? How's the weather?
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3/11/2021 - stayhappy21 wrote: 90 Points
Bought this to Tatsuya for lunch with my best friend from the university days. We had the Aburi Sushi Set.
Lovely bubbles with a creamy texture and notes of toast, crackers and yeast. The acidity and freshness and bubbles washed down the sushi in no time.
Lovely pairing on a lovely day with a lovely date.
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3/5/2021 - Tudz Drkl wrote:
Buttery, with lemon and brioche. Nice creamy bubbles.
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2/27/2021 - Garemk Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wales 40 - England 24!
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2/27/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Running out of things to say about this wine. It’s good, get over it.
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2/26/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Ever dependable and enjoyable albeit lacking a special factor still makes for happy drinking.
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2/21/2021 - Dutchd1 wrote: 90 Points
Good but prefer bollinger for the same price.
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2/20/2021 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 91 Points
One of our favorite house NV’s.
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2/19/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. I am likely going to come across a few detractors with this statement, but the Veuve is solid. A bit short of spectacular, for sure, and I guess that is why more than a few take shots at the widow.
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2/15/2021 - winepog wrote: 88 Points
This was okay and someone else bought it.
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2/14/2021 - Bisou Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Had a bottle that had laid down a few years. The acidity is somehow shadowed by mellow fruit and toasted coffee like aromas. For its price, this is just underwhelming.
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2/14/2021 - JPL Likes this wine: 94 Points
With Italicus, romaine, pear and gorgonzola salad; butternut squash and hazelnut lasagna and dark chocolate orange pots de creme.
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2/12/2021 - Triforwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great champagne with caviar. Crisp, clean and not overstated. A classic favorite.
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2/12/2021 - S. Connery Likes this wine: 85 Points
Lukt av eplekake. Tørr, ingen smak av gjærsbakst, men bittelitt sødme. Lang utgang.
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2/12/2021 - Hojun-na-Wine Does not like this wine: 65 Points
Pale gold color, mellow beads. Nose of Asian pear and marzipan. On the palate notes of green apple. Acidity is quite pronounced and dominates.
For being 9-11g/l dosage, it still does not seem to balance out the acid.
It lacks finesse and depth compared to other champagne at a similar price point.
You can get cremants with similar flavor profiles for nearly third the price. It really feels like you’re paying for the marketing over what’s in the bottle.
Not a fan.
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2/11/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. What can I say? This sheet is consistent. Another great bottle, consistent notes.
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2/10/2021 - scyrene Likes this wine: 89 Points
Purchased as a backup in case the '55 vintage needed pepping up (in fact it didn't, though I tried the mixture anyway). Pale lemon colour. What I'd describe as a classic VCP nose, very biscuity, light and sweet with lime and white flowers. The taste is good, again light with sweet apple and soft (but not too low) acidity. Pleasant and surprisingly similar in broad style to its 66 year old sibling, albeit far less concentrated. I think this offers poor value at the RRP but it's a well made champagne for those who want something light and frivolous. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid/Co-op, £40].
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2/3/2021 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Another great bottle, consistent notes.
The Drunken Cyclist
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1/29/2021 - Libbidog Likes this wine: 90 Points
Appearance
The wine is pale lemon.
Nose
The wine exhibits pronounced intensity with aromas of pear, green apple, lemon, peach, brioche, and chopped fresh parsley
Palate
The wine is dry with pronounced intensity, medium body, medium alcohol, medium acidity, with flavors of green pear, lemon, green apple, lime, bright herbs, and fresh baked yeasty roll with a medium mineral finish.
Conclusion
The quality of the wine is good. It is youthful and should be consumed now. Life and wine are good!
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1/28/2021 - Moonie Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Worth nothing. A completely mediocre Champagne, maybe worse. So many better at this price.
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1/24/2021 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 84 Points
Realtor gave this to me so we opened it with Thai takeout. Good for that purpose but thinner than I remember these being. Low fruit and finishes quick.
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1/24/2021 - munktun wrote: 85 Points
n: pizza dough
p: warm bread, oh wait this wasn't chilled enough? Some body on this but missing fruit
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1/23/2021 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pale mossy yellow
Nutty brioche, lemon notes, dusty
Nice mousse, boisen berry, tart, but not overly dry. Tastes like the nose.
Medium finish. Decent value.
Britt approved!
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1/22/2021 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot Does not like this wine: 83 Points
Everything in PAUL852's review rings true, so read his first. There isn't much more to say. Veuve Brut angers me because it is neither laser focused nor big and rounded. It's just thin, muted and uninteresting compared to other Champagne at the same price point. And that price point seems to keep going up these days.
Try something new!
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1/20/2021 - thewiz Likes this wine:
(Probably from the late 1970s)
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1/16/2021 - tward Likes this wine:
This was a gift from a couple years back from a friend and colleague that left us way too soon. It drank very well over two nights, punching above its "basic luxury" class. You'll be missed.
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1/10/2021 - Chara wrote:
Second bottle added in error
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1/4/2021 - Paul852 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Obviously something I've had a glass of many times at parties, but this is the first time I've sat down at home with a bottle gifted to us.
The nose is a little yeasty, which follows to the palate which is thin, bland, no bite, utterly, utterly boring. What finish there is is slightly cloying.
I really don't see the attraction of this wine - it is bland, uninteresting, fizzy grape juice. No complexity, no weight to stand up to food, and not at all more-ish.
At this price point (~US$36) there are so many much more interesting champagnes out there. The 41000 bottles in CT cellars demonstrate the power of branding and marketing over substance.
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1/2/2021 - pupaes Likes this wine:
nose of a good kabinet. light and balanced. excellent with scallops. puzzled by the listed drinking window of 2013-2016. if anything, this seemed young.
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1/2/2021 - richshoes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Their standard champagne...acidic and linear, grapefruit and lemon
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1/1/2021 - Bearbus wrote:
Bit of a crowd pleaser style, but nice in that context
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1/1/2021 - capriowine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a house favorite. This version seemed a bit more yeasty/breast than I remember Vueve typically being, but still good.
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1/1/2021 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 88 Points
Received this bottle as a gift and opened it on new years eve at 12am.
Similar tasting note as in 2019 and 2020:
"Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink.
Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
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1/1/2021 - GoliathOnline Likes this wine: 90 Points
Quintessential in a basic sense. Perfectly "nice" without terribly much going on beyond that, but a good value for a new year's magnum.
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12/31/2020 - havarhar wrote: 88 Points
Meget lys gul farge. Mange små bobler. Helt tørr. Litt stram. Smaker syrlig av sitron. Middels lengde.
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12/31/2020 - Warren23 wrote:
Ok, nothing special. Lacks depth.
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12/31/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
Fun, chewy and rich with lots of orchard fruit and a faintly sweet note on its long-ish finish. Current release.
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12/31/2020 - srshane Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fresh, crisp, delicious. It held up well over a 2 hour time.
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12/31/2020 - alex.rauket Likes this wine: 90 Points
clear, honey gold. Aromas of pear, honey and flint. Off-dry, with subtle flavours, low acid and no tannins. Medium body (enhanced from effervescence). Tastes of canned pears and cloves. Average quality; drink now.
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12/31/2020 - Ralansum Does not like this wine: 65 Points
VERY dry. No sweetness al all. Perhaps just not in my palate but I do like dry champagne but it has to have a bit of sweet. A hint of Asparagus on the nose which is definitely not what I want or expect in a champagne especially French.
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12/31/2020 - pupaes Likes this wine: 92 Points
nose of a fine kabinet. smooth. excellent with scallops.
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12/31/2020 - JPL Likes this wine: 94 Points
Woth italicus 2:1
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12/31/2020 - AndreikL Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bubbles! See ya 2020 and hope for a different 2021 to say the least!
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12/31/2020 - Sean Tay wrote: 90 Points
Aggressive bubble, lemon, grapefruit. Approachable and great for parties.
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12/30/2020 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
consistent tart bubbly
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12/28/2020 - graemeg wrote:
{cork, 12%} Mainstream fizz. Very middle of the road; decent blend of critic and yellow pulp fruit, minimal yeast influence, medium acidity, medium sized bubbles. Generally dry. Has a convincing integrity about it that doesn’t really stand up to inspection, if you know what I mean. Dry finish, white fruit characters, middle of the road in so many ways; drink now. Disgorgement date not revealed; pity. Short term cellaring won’t hurt. Misses the magic spark. Not good value at around A$65.
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12/27/2020 - slywka7 wrote: 88 Points
Bit light on the bubbles. Slate and cracker on the palate. Not the best bottle I’ve had but still decent.
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12/25/2020 - drgoguma Likes this wine: 85 Points
Pairing: Soft scrambled eggs, bacon
Visual: clear, bright, straw color, 5mm gold rim, low viscosity
Nose/Taste: clean, med+ intensity, pineapple aroma, citrus, pears, maybe a little apple, possibly faint herb, no mineral, no oak
Structure: Dry, low body, high acidity, low-med tannin, med complexity, med+ length, balanced
Takeaway: Nice, dry, fruity champagne
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12/24/2020 - Bro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pour son anniversaire et la veille de Noël ... 🤡
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12/24/2020 - Bebum Likes this wine: 93 Points
Despite having drunk this wine for many decades I never noticed its qualities. Very flavorful in nose and taste, soft at this age, lingering aftertaste.
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12/22/2020 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Consistant
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12/19/2020 - Sookin1 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Consistent
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12/18/2020 - kfrench150 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Antique gold and crystalline in colour. Very fine mousse of tiny, delicate bubbles. Brioche, yellow apple, yellow plum and oyster shell on the nose. Full bodied with an overall yeasty and high acid impression in the mouth. Similar flavours as on the nose with bread dough, yellow plum, limestone and a indefinable citric acidity that is quite refreshing on the finish. The fine mousse elevates the citrus and acid to let it finish long and clean while leaving a perfect vehicle for the waves yellow fruits to make an encore. Quite a long, mouthwatering and fruity finish. More on the deeper, complex spectrum than some Champagnes that are lighter and more citrussy. Just lovely as always!
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12/17/2020 - afot Likes this wine:
From deliverers lot. Good champagne with some surprising green apple notes. Lots of brioche and all in all good balance but nothing too spectacular.
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12/12/2020 - bubbachumps wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with my prior notes
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12/9/2020 - alohaboys wrote: flawed
First time having a flat bottle. No bubbles. :-(
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12/9/2020 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lots of pear, apple and to a lesser degree, citrus fruit on the palate. Quite pleasant, not too yeasty. Easy to drink.
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12/6/2020 - Head4Heights Likes this wine: 92 Points
Gold colour. Fine mousse. Low intensity nose of autolytic notes, apple, pear, citrus. Med Body, med(+) intensity palate. Creamy but still fresh. Modest length but well balanced acidity and fruit. A champagne one can drink without wincing.
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12/5/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Over the last couple of years, I have easily had more of this champagne than any other, and it is not really close. This time, though, I tasted it blind in a flight of the 10 top-selling champagnes and it certainly stood out (in a good way), thus the higher rating. Fruity, yeasty, good sparkle, lengthy finish. The Veuve gets a bad rap most likely because of its presence on the best-selling list and that is dumb. thedrunkencyclist.com
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11/30/2020 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP well chilled. This was a better example of the label. I find it very inconsistent. $41.
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11/28/2020 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
4th Saturday Group: Uptown Brown Bag (M&R): Courtesy of S, an older disgorgement. Bruised apple, roasted almond and wet dough aromas. Rich and slightly toasty, this was in a great place. Baked orchard fruit, yeast and hazelnut qualities on the palate.
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11/26/2020 - Deadhead wrote: 90 Points
Really tasty. This bottle had some age on it - not sure how old but guessing 5-7 years based on who gave us the bottle.
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11/26/2020 - BigRick56 wrote:
Smooth and not too sweet.
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11/24/2020 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
From a .375 ml bottle. Stone and orchard fruit, brioche, and a kiss of yeast show tremendous freshness. Bright, vibrant, with lots of clarity, and a sexy bead that frames lemon and ginger flavors and ocean spray minerality. Excellent.
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11/21/2020 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good NV Champagne.
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11/19/2020 - dnnk88 wrote:
Team dinner @ Fleur de Sel!: Enjoyable. 88
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11/17/2020 - griffinld wrote:
Great wine;
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11/15/2020 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Decent nose, fresh citrusy with youthful yeastiness, but finish was a bit disjointed. Duckhouse w/Yarom and group
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11/14/2020 - al441152 wrote: 90 Points
Great
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11/7/2020 - wabi47 Likes this wine:
The election is over! I love all youse guys, but I am a democrat from NorCal...it would have been bourbon otherwise....
Here's to a better 2021
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11/7/2020 - Tiderunner22 wrote: 90 Points
Consistently very nice champagne. Had been saving this bottle for a special occasion. Joe Biden 2020 presidential election win fit the bill.
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11/7/2020 - Hughsuf wrote:
Presidential celebration. Joe Biden 2020
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11/6/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. Consistent Notes. thedrunkencyclist.com
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11/6/2020 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points
Seldom memorable, but always consistently good. Worked perfectly with the fried chicken entree.
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10/29/2020 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Disgorged in 2008, base year 2004, 50% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier and 30% Chardonnay)
Incipient maturity showing hazelnuts, roasted coffee and with a smoother citrus acidity intensity.
(Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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10/25/2020 - black fruits Likes this wine: 90 Points
You know what yo expect with this one. No surprises.
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10/16/2020 - AGELVIS wrote: 88 Points
PNP. Light golden color. Brioche and macadamia on the nose. Slightly tart, yeasty palate. Coarse bubbles. Very pedestrian Champagne, but still a nice way to start an evening with friends.
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10/11/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Retail $50. 50-55% Pinot Noir, 28-33% Chardonnay, 15-20% Pinot Meunier. I've mentioned many a time that the Veuve is under-appreciated. Sure, some of the critics give it decent scores, but the sommelier crowd goes out of their way to look down their noses at the yellow label-clad bottle (although I have always felt that it is more of an orange, but what do I know?). Good fruit, sparkle, acidity, and yeastiness. I get this at a bit of a discount, and for what I pay for it (hint: it's not $50), it is well worth it. thedrunkencyclist.com
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10/10/2020 - thewiz Likes this wine: 89 Points
Gourmetklubbens fyrtiosjunde middag (A+N, Sundbyberg): Raspberries and minerals combined with sulphur and some baked bread. More youthful than I expected, but should reward some extra cellaring.
(Probably best with 3-9 years extra cellaring)
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10/8/2020 - ohne_musik wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyable and well-crafted; clearly champagne. Everything in moderation - moderate yeast, moderate acid, moderate yellow fruit.
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10/6/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:
Similar notes. thedrunkencyclist.com
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9/29/2020 - YackAttack213 Likes this wine: 92 Points
92. Red apple, yeasty, hint of peach pit. With Popeyes today.
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9/26/2020 - bubbachumps wrote: 91 Points
NV Veuve has been so consistently good these last 10 bottles, amazing how they're able to keep the quality level so high.
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9/23/2020 - Kevang Likes this wine: 98 Points
Tingly bubbles, refreshing, a delicious celebratory Champagne
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9/21/2020 - pmk wrote: 91 Points
Per WS 91
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9/14/2020 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine:
** (plus)
Lemon and toast. Really lovely. Quieter than the Pol Roger but no less interesting. Drinks like a dream. Very nice!
6/19/21
Just as good.
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9/7/2020 - winepog wrote: 88 Points
This was okay, especially since someone else was buying :)
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9/1/2020 - Alexander Smith Likes this wine: 89 Points
Always a good entry level Champagne with ripe green apple, Asian pear, citrus tart, butter with bright acidity slightly rich mid palate, non agreeives bubbles, however tends to drop off too early at the finish. Fun to drink but maybe too expensive compared to other New World comparisons?
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8/30/2020 - wdlohr wrote: 91 Points
light and crisp, yeast and citrus, bread
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8/27/2020 - melzar wrote: 91 Points
From 375: Ditto previous notes. Great crowd pleaser.
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8/23/2020 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Ending August by the Sea; 8/22/2020-8/26/2020 (Alicante - España): Citrus scents, although surprisingly from orange peel and orange blossom that predominate over lemon. I also detect a delicious salty note. More depth on the palate, sensibly fruity with hints of hazelnut and mineral and a final bitterness that stimulates your instincts to fill another glass as soon as possible. Still one of my sister''s NV favorite because its delicacy.
Olores cítricos aunque sorprendentemente es la monda de naranja y el azahar quienes predominan sobre los de limón.
Tambien detecto una deliciosa nota salina.
Más profundidad en boca, sensiblemente afrutado con toques de avellana y a la vez minerales y un amargor final que azuza tus instintos para llenar otra copa lo antes posible. Todavía una de las NV favoritas de mi hermana por su delicadeza.
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8/13/2020 - red freddy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Received this split as a gift and opened for a celebratory occasion. Not much left to say after 3,246 prior tasting notes except maybe LIKE. 89 Pts.
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8/8/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent notes. thedrunkencyclist.com
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7/23/2020 - melzar wrote: 90 Points
From 375: Nice balance between fruit and yeast. Good bubbles and acidity. pleasant finish. Crowd pleaser.
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7/23/2020 - Sean Tay wrote:
Pale lemon, high acidity, mineral, chalk, grapefruit. Taste > nose.
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7/18/2020 - Alykhan V Likes this wine: 90 Points
Much nicer than I thought it would be
Aromas of cherry, toast, red apple, pear, and green apple
Light bodied (when compared to other champagnes)
Spritzy
Great as an aperitif (compared to other champagnes that are richer and would match up well with intensely flavoured dishes)
Good length, but not great
Dry. On the bone dry side rather than the off dry side
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7/14/2020 - wabi47 wrote: 89 Points
lean, clean, crisp (no brioche)
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7/13/2020 - gamlingman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not Quite sure why my last bottle didn't strike the same chord as this one, but it certainly was the "Veuve" that I've come to love. Bright Crisp and balanced with exceptional finish. Mellon and Pear on the end made this an enjoyable Sunday experience!
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7/8/2020 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 88 Points
Couldn't resist buying another bottle on sale for 29€. Similar tasting note as in 2019 and 2020:
"Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink.
Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
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7/4/2020 - Cjs578 wrote: 80 Points
What a boring glass of champagne. So little of interest. Don’t get me wrong, it’s well made but it’s such a standard product. Only because LVMH have so much is this a big name. So many better artisan options at a few pounds extra.
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6/28/2020 - ralaspech wrote: 90 Points
Nice full-bodied sparkler with citrus, apple, nutty and toasty notes.
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6/27/2020 - Burgundy Al wrote: 87 Points
As always, a fun and balanced wine that everybody could enjoy. Not too sweet, not too dry, lots of orchard fruit with good balance.
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6/27/2020 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 89 Points
Predictable but solid offering. With air and warmth it got much better.
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6/21/2020 - MosheDehsoM Likes this wine: 91 Points
Perfect.
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6/19/2020 - rpulivella Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fine bubble with mild sweetness make for a very refreshing champagne! At the very end just before the wine dries out into that classic Brut powder there is a surprising burst of pear and apple. Acidity is well balanced — that does not mean it is syrupy-sweet either just very low acidity. It is overall dry despite the sweetness you get from the first taste. We enjoyed this on a warm summer night on its own but it might pair well with the right appetizers, salad, or fruit-based desserts.
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6/18/2020 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 89 Points
Rob's
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6/17/2020 - tjs1223 wrote: 92 Points
Condo offer accepted
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6/14/2020 - jsnigeria@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points
The wine was clear and very small bubbles and low intensity . The wine was translucent. The color was pale straw at the core and colorless at the the rim. The viscosity low to medium.
The wine was healthy with a medium intensity. The first strong aroma was of yeast followed by sour citrus aromas . Upon further analysis grapefruit and pear were observed.The yeast aroma dissipated after being open for a while.
The wine was dry with medium acidity and no tannin. Flavours were of citrus peel and almond as well as some grapefruit. The body was smooth and light and the alcohol and finish was medium.
This wine was of good quality but pricey. The bubbles were really small and lasted a long time.
You would really have to love champagne to justify the cost. This wine could age in the bottle for 3 to 5 more years . This would pair well with Gouda or parmesan cheese with crackers or some salted nuts.
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5/25/2020 - Mtpisgah Likes this wine:
Purchased this in 2014, in the cellar since then. It has aged very well for an NV. I wish there was a disgorgement date on it.
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5/22/2020 - Mathias Van Isacker Likes this wine:
Ok
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5/17/2020 - winebytoth Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Not much going on, was a bit disappointed.
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5/16/2020 - Calvero Likes this wine: 92 Points
Older bottle from cellar. Clearly gains character from aging unlike many NV champagnes
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5/3/2020 - jaredoco wrote: 94 Points
An old-ish bottle, label is a previous iteration but still has a URL on it, so I’m guessing 2005-2010? I prefer this to a new bottle. Still has robust bubbles but a darker color, more caramel and burnt butter in a good way. Cardamom and Fuji apple on the nose. More cinnamon roll than the brioche you’d have on a young bottle. Gravelly, mineral finish with some sweetness. Still has spry acidity.
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5/2/2020 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Magnum NV is tasting and ageing completely different to 75cl format. A lot more secondary and tertiary flavours in the magnum - weird because you would think it be the reverse. Perhaps the disgorge date was 2013 or something like that. Frustrating that VCP doesn't put the date on the bottle!
I really liked it though and the higher dosage makes it a crowd favourite.
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5/1/2020 - Muledog71 wrote: flawed
Bummer , one of my favs and this bottle was definitely a bit offf. Plenty of bubbles but no freshness or pop to it.
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4/22/2020 - NSzuflita Likes this wine:
Appearance: medium gold
Nose: pronounced melon, apple. Bread dough
Palate:
Off dry
High acid
Tannin n/a
Medium alcohol
Medium body
Pronounced lemon, apple, pear. Pastry, cheese.
Orange marmalade
Long finish
Overall quality: outstanding. Complex well defined primary, secondary, tertiary flavors. Well balanced. Long evolving finish.
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4/19/2020 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Caught a really good Widow this time around. Fresh and vibrant, slightly glazed, with a vigorous bead and tensile notes of stonefruit, loquats, and caliche minerality.
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4/16/2020 - Kcornett Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good but a little sweet with slight peach.
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4/15/2020 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 87 Points
Tasted from a bottle disgorged March 2019 (Lot #LABFQ), this straw-colored Champagne has a moderately brisk, medium-sized bead. The aromas and flavors are pleasant, but simple and somewhat muted in intensity. Stone fruits, green apples, cardamom and white bread are supported with fresh acidity and decent verve on the light-bodied palate. A bit truncated on the back end, this has no major flaws but definitely fails to excite. It makes one wonder why this nonvintage brut is so wildly popular. Drink now-2022.
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4/12/2020 - MJ2512 Likes this wine:
Easter toasting
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4/9/2020 - RajeshA Likes this wine: 89 Points
Plentiful fine bubbles.
Nose: Fruity, refreshing, Pinot noir come forth ....
Taste: Full bodied and fruit forward with a slight acidic refreshing finish.
A pleasant drink a crowd pleaser.
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4/5/2020 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Reliable NV champagne option. Showed some nice apple and citrus and bread notes. Paired well with a rich Alsatian tarte flambe.
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3/29/2020 - fmginc Likes this wine: 89 Points
good notes and plenty of bubbles
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3/29/2020 - Zuke16 Likes this wine:
Great in a Frech 75
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3/12/2020 - landersen wrote:
It tastes like lemon, lime, apple, toast, vanilla, almond and diacetyl (butter). The body is light. The wine has high acidity.
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3/8/2020 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
good crisp easy drinker
much yeast on the nose
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3/4/2020 - Markus IWC wrote: 88 Points
CvP Kvinnor i Champagne, vin #8:
7gr dosage, CH30, PN50, PM20
Lite klumpig och onyanserad på näsan, floral och parfymerad.
Mustig rostad munkänsla, fat dominerar, gräddig, nougat i finish, röda äpplen, lite oren.
Torr, bra till ostron, citronsyra. 88p
BV 3
WV 2
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3/3/2020 - Gavin Sutherland wrote: 89 Points
A decent NV that got better as it opened up. Lemon, lime, honey and toast on the palate were the initial findings but as it breathed/warmed up there was cashew on the nose and palate and and some grapefruit on the finish. This left a slight bitter taste but that could just be as i ain’t a big grapefruit fan. Happily drink it but I’ve had better NV’s
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2/28/2020 - jeffreylubowski wrote: 85 Points
I guess my tastes have changed. Also I have had so many good 2004 2008 and 2012 champagnes lately so competition is fierce here. Just had a glass a day for 5 days, and it never felt great. Big round style, way too sweet, high dosage. Coarse bubbles. A nice yeasty doughy flavor though. Just not my thing anymore overall.
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2/23/2020 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 88 Points
Similar impression as my last bottle in January 2019:
"My last tasting note on Veuve Clicquot on CT was in 2010 and I was quite disappointed. Great marketing, global player, crowd pleaser...
Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink.
Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€)."
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2/15/2020 - surfection Likes this wine: 91 Points
Go to for Champagne
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1/28/2020 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Lemon sherbert on the nose with orange peel
Round, big style, some sweetness, marmalade notes, then round and fruity with toasty notes.
Big blowsy style, very nice.
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1/26/2020 - afields wrote:
No detailed tasting notes because we had this last night and I didn’t take any. Seemed rather generic and simple but a basic level of quality is here that you don’t find in cheap bubbly. I have little experience with real champagne but I imagine you can find equal quality cheaper, or something more interesting for this same price, if you know where to look, but I’m still happy drinking this. 6/10
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1/23/2020 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
No disgorgement dates on these bottles, purchased 3-4y back in the days. Slight mushroomy appearance when opened, all became clearer in an hour (good I opened it early), nice roundness with citrus and apples flavors, easy drinking, nothing to go crazy about though.
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1/22/2020 - FoinZap Likes this wine: 92 Points
Despite the high production level and pervasive distribution, this is an excellent NV champagne. Crisp, with toast, nut, and a little citrus. Very pleasing way to start a meal or enjoy without food.
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1/21/2020 - Joerg65 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great fine champagne, better than Moet Chandon N.V.
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1/18/2020 - wineshaman wrote: 93 Points
Since 2008 this bottle is the 20th bottle I have reviewed of N/V Veuve and this bottle is the best. I have cellared this for sometime perhaps a decade or better. Full balanced flavors of golden pear, green apple, kiwi, loads of minerals, stone, slate, steel and low acidity which the way I like them. Paire exceptionally well with phyllo chills stuffed with smoked salmon, creme fresh and topped with Golden Osetra caviar.
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1/1/2020 - Riccardo Vigoli Likes this wine: 88 Points
Oak-aged, buttery aromas. Sharp acidic attaque, pleasant mousse, very crisp juice, nice finish.
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1/1/2020 - AnytimeWineTime Likes this wine: 90 Points
A great way to kick off 2020
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1/1/2020 - 素人俠 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very nice. Light and acidic. Good
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1/1/2020 - greg533 wrote:
bulle fine, agreable mais personnalité "neutre"
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12/31/2019 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Another good showing for this bottling. A dignified ripeness frames orchard fruit, brioche, and mineral aromas. It's vibrant and juicy, a spot candied, with a kiss of bottle age to the Meyer lemon and toasted almond flavors. Spicy ginger and a persistent bead energize the crisp finish.
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12/31/2019 - Riccardo Vigoli Likes this wine: 88 Points
Subtle bubbles. Foamy mousse. Pleasantly orange. Seductively sweet.
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12/31/2019 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Opened for a nice low-key NYE at home with a selection of cheeses and charcuterie. Apple, almond and vanilla cream qualities. Medium bead.
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12/31/2019 - slywka7 wrote: 89 Points
Aromas of toast, citrus and sourdough bread. Flavors of citrus, star fruit and sourdough bread. Ends with a pleasant finish 10-15 seconds with citrus and mineral. A reliable bottle but some better bottles for the money.
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12/30/2019 - gmac10 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A real treat. Nice light flavor, but I expected more body.
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12/30/2019 - Dlaplaca wrote:
A bit maderized I’m afraid.
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12/28/2019 - k H i L o Likes this wine: 91 Points
Toujours ce côté agrumes qui lui va bien. Super !
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12/24/2019 - johnmfedorko wrote:
Gave to Mike Bravo
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12/22/2019 - HugeA wrote:
About 10 years old and ducked fantastic.
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12/21/2019 - Sheldog Likes this wine: 91 Points
I don’t usually think of sparkling/champagne as full bodied but this one was and we enjoyed it to the last long sip. Loved it and our guests felt the same.
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12/20/2019 - chuckarita wrote:
Christmas 2019
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12/19/2019 - PDavisMarble wrote: 91 Points
Some age on this NV magnum. Deepening gold, finer mousse. Some secondary notes of lemon curd, candied lime zest, toasted brioche, wet stones and cream soda. Truly a fine effort from an NV. Out of magnum.
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12/17/2019 - winelover1808 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Hadn’t had this in a long time. Excellent. Great acidity and fruit. Very dry and crisp. Not yeasty which some folks love. But if you don’t, this is your champagne.
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12/11/2019 - gamlingman Likes this wine: 86 Points
Always Like Veuve but prices continue to increase now over $40.00 everywhere and I don't think their quality has increased with their price points. Still a solid Champagne with floral notes, apple and pear with rich finish but there are other champagnes (Not Sparkling Wines) out there that are better value now.
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12/7/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Several Tastings today! (Minneapolis, MN): Solid on this N.V. effort with floral, dough, minerals, apple and lemon. Good acidity and medium finish. Drink now.
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12/1/2019 - Momus99 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Better in the magnum than the 750s of VC that I've had in the past.
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12/1/2019 - Madera16 wrote:
Round profile, more pinot-like than chard. Lacks the precision of better entry NVs at this price point, but not bad.
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11/29/2019 - thewiz wrote: flawed
Sadly not properly stored (bought in auction)
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11/28/2019 - Gregboch wrote: 88 Points
Pear & slightly nutty. A Thanksgiving classic at our house.
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11/28/2019 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Opened Thanksgiving morning to start the day off right and this did not disappoint. Great balance.
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11/27/2019 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Nose is nice with mix of yellow fruits, fruit cake, angel food/white cake, mouth is noticeably sweeter for a brut, a bit diffuse, lacks purity, but many enjoyed this, crowd pleaser. Thanksgiving blind Champagne tasting.
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10/24/2019 - Darth Wine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent
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10/20/2019 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Excellent showing. This bottle displayed plenty of energy and verve to salty, caramelly notes of ripe red apples, loquats, stone fruit, and preserved lemons. It's sapid, with bottle-aged complexity providing resonance and depth.
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10/18/2019 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant George WPA, Amsterdam, NL): An impressive NV, exactly what you would expect from (or hope for) VCP yellow label. Please regard that as a compliment - the reputation is something to live up to!
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10/15/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smells fruitier than the 2009 Moet. Pinot Noir driven style I am being told. Her vineyards are still being used but that goes into La Grande Dame. Aged 6 months longer than Moet. More red apple and brioche toast. That smells shocking good. And tastes shockingly good too - the fruit is fresh, rounded and delicious and the palate has cut and drive. Probably one of the best renditions of Veuve I have ever had. 7 g /L apparently.
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10/13/2019 - FLXHoneymoon Likes this wine:
As always, rock solid go-to bottle with great QPR.
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10/11/2019 - larseman wrote: 86 Points
Obetydligt bättre än en standard cava eller prosecco. Förvånansvärt anonym och försynt.Fin mousse men en lite störande beska och klen frukt. Inte prisvärt.
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10/10/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
2019 Hennepin Lake Charity Event (Minneapolis, MN): Not bad but not Piper for me which is also $15 cheaper in Minneapolis. Lemon, dough, sharp acidity and spice.
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10/10/2019 - olracx62 wrote: 89 Points
Quite anonymous despite its world awareness. Plain with no emotions. @Emirates lounge at JFK NY paired with indian style crayfish
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10/9/2019 - winejd wrote: flawed
not sure, not as tasty as usual, potentially a little bit of cork
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10/8/2019 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Good fresh champy. Nice citrus and great acidity.
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10/5/2019 - MichaelSy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Vibrant green apples. Strong acid core with a lot of lightness. Great magnum and a crowd favourite.
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10/4/2019 - zanzabar Likes this wine: 88 Points
Megan really enjoyed this as we are part way through our journey to learn about Champagne. I've had this many times and it is good but does not stand out in terms of flavor or complexity. Again this is a good Champagne, but not up to par with others near this price range.
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9/30/2019 - libero wrote: 90 Points
fresh, citrus and large bubbles. My wife favorite
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9/26/2019 - ABOVETHEINFLUENCE wrote:
some of the savory ,butter, biscuit, hazelnut aromas I associate with the better bottles,solid color, remember back in 2012 drinking "old" bottles lots of nv PJ too ,tasted less homogenized or maybe was my palate,cliche,classic, used to pop theese every few months back then last known bottle before this was late 2016...
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9/22/2019 - DB Lawton wrote: flawed
Sadly, this bottle, opened on our 28th anniversary was flawed. Quite old, purchased back in 2004 or so and overlooked for several years.
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9/20/2019 - Bathtub58 wrote:
The bottle was not properly stored and the cork let out all the bubbles. The bottle was at least 8 years old.
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9/7/2019 - Château de Farmer Likes this wine: 88 Points
The standard. Nothing special but a nice fullness compared to the average sparkler.
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9/6/2019 - retired_and_roving wrote:
Received as a gift. Meh - there is much better champagne out there for the price - while this is quaffable, nothing is very distinctive or interesting - has a touch of sweetness on finish.
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9/1/2019 - Laz4wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Toasty biscuits with citrus and nice beads, solid as usual, 1.5L for 25+ friends to enjoy wife's 50th B-Day toast.
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8/17/2019 - lori ostrike Likes this wine:
Excellent. Crisp with a hint of sweetness, but not overly.
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8/4/2019 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 90 Points
clean, crisp, mineral; well balanced
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7/29/2019 - casoe Likes this wine: 89 Points
A mix of all 3 grapes with around 50% pinot. Classic big house style. Quite sweet, not very exciting, but well balanced and a crowd pleaser.
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7/27/2019 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 Points
Not very convincing, slightly disjointed and artificial. This bottle was purchased 3y ago and I should have probably drank it earlier.
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7/20/2019 - Keith Cooper Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drunk at home with friends as an aperitif before dinner. Light gold colour. Good bubbles. Jammy, strawberries, slightly caramelised.
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7/19/2019 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner (Flemings, Walnut Creek, Ca.): At Flemings, paired with Fried Oysters, served too warm, almost no bubbles, lots of citrus on the nose, big body, lots of flavor, nice, rich, bright, and a medium/long finish.
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7/14/2019 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 89 Points
Lively bubbles with a light greenish yellow. Tons of white fruit, minerality and green apples throughout. Solid acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Great finish with acidity carrying through.
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7/11/2019 - E01290 wrote:
Removed during reconciliation
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6/29/2019 - Karloviczs wrote:
Entry error
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6/27/2019 - wabi47 wrote: 88 Points
crisp and lean, and slightly sharp, with white stone fruit; worked with gaspacho and a salmon fillet; notable bottle variation in my experience
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6/22/2019 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Light gold color. From Magnum. Brought to a wedding for one of my staff members. Shared with a big group. Funny watching people who never drink Champagne or have never had it. Very solid, maybe some additional body and character from mag; yeasty up front, chalk minerality, limestone, citrus, medium finish.
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6/10/2019 - Kcornett Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very drinkable. Fairly low carbonation. Limited pear and apple. L really liked.
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6/10/2019 - C & H Cellars Likes this wine:
Drank for our 46th anniversary at Casa Nostra Nathan, Chris and Allen
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6/3/2019 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - decent Chardonnay & Pinot (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork, 12.5%} [Geoffrey] Vivid nose of citrus, yeast and sourdough. A developing light/medium weight palate follows, with gentle lemon flavours, infused with lychee and paw-paw. Softly textured and youthful. Medium-sized but rather aggressive bubbles. Not much autolysis character, and it rather sits on the front palate, not to mention finishing nicely dry but a bit short for a French fizz of this price (~A$70-ish?). Has the sense of the marque pushing the boundaries of sur lie to keep the volumes up, even if quality suffers a bit. The punters won’t notice, eh?
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6/1/2019 - Danneskjöld wrote: 88 Points
Lys gul.
Dufter av autolyse, gjær og epler.
Autolyse på smak. Frisk syre med god lengde.
88/100
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5/31/2019 - Baron Slick wrote: 89 Points
From two split bottles both of which tasted exactly the same. Citrus, stonefruit, and a whiff of bread show promise on the nose. But aside from a good cut this wasn't as fresh and delineated as I like. The bead and mousse were there but the whole package came across a bit tired. Always a roll of the dice with NV Veuve.
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5/18/2019 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Classic for a reason. Toasty, yeasty yellow fruit
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5/17/2019 - Casa HeRo wrote: 89 Points
17. Mai ��
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5/16/2019 - rossi.wine wrote: 88 Points
A bit muted on the nose at first, after a while notes of yellow fruit, bread, minerality. Well balanced and harmonious, good richness and precision, good length. 87-89
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5/12/2019 - CourtlyDoc Likes this wine: 93 Points
Robust, dry. We love it
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5/6/2019 - ManhattanBeach Likes this wine:
Long weekend with friends in the country: A consistent favorite, quite rich without being excessive.
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5/5/2019 - Jscalia Likes this wine: 90 Points
A perrenial favorite! Served with shrimp risotto.
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4/30/2019 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Lunch at Chiswick (Art Gallery, Sydney): Mandarin, lemon, white florals, pineapple and pear. Does have sweetness on the palate but there is a bit of bite as well and it travels decently. Drinks well without being serious.
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4/12/2019 - 10xM Does not like this wine: 85 Points
I dont know if it's because I have a slight cold & stuffy nose but all I kept getting on the nose was pure raw honey.
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3/28/2019 - Bro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dégusté en apéro à Hyannis avant le mémorable souper au Black Cat ...
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3/3/2019 - benny-g wrote: 88 Points
Fruitiness seems to have been the goal in making this champagne. I can understand why this would be some people's favourite, but for me it is lacking depth. The bubbles are certainly not overwhelming. There is a touch of nuttiness adding to the quality, but unfortunately it is on the sweet side for a brut.
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3/2/2019 - champagne99 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Jag gillar den och blev inte besviken denna gång heller. Pigg, frisk, bra integrerad syra, gröna äpplen, apelsin, honung, mineral. Lättdrucken. Kvällens vinnare!
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2/28/2019 - Asgard Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Flabby, boring and way to sweet.
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2/23/2019 - Nerdy Earth Boy Likes this wine: 90 Points
A delightful simple Veuve Clicquot very much enjoyed (unexpectedly) by a Girls nite out Party!
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2/14/2019 - Bro Likes this wine: 91 Points
Saint-Valentin 2019 ... 🌹🥂❤️
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2/14/2019 - Shiaxonna wrote: 88 Points
Nose gives me apples and pears. Lemon and flowers. A hint of something tropical as well. The palate has a nice mousse with small and lovely bubbles. Fresh and succulent. A bit metallic finish perhaps? 50+5+12+14+7 (88p)
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2/3/2019 - sharmless11 wrote: 90 Points
Florida
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1/26/2019 - hfc wrote:
Did take some time to get to really taste this in a party room. Not bad but nothing memorable.
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1/25/2019 - Bearbus wrote:
Nice - some glue/stink and vegetation that blew off
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1/22/2019 - Tve518 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice to drink. Quite sweet. Works well for dessert.
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1/20/2019 - wabi47 wrote: 85 Points
more apple and less sprightly for me this time. Others loved it.
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1/20/2019 - geraldavery wrote:
What else do you drink when you lose your job! Bittersweet.....
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1/15/2019 - fredfta Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dia de Champa na pousada em São Miguel dos Milagres (AL).
Na piscina o rótulo amarelo da Viúva e no jantar a Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial.
Ambas entregaram o frescor da fruta bem calibrado com boas notas de autólise, ótima textura, intensidade de sabor e persistência.
Empatadas dentro da margem de erro.
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1/14/2019 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 89 Points
solid champagne to open the evening
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1/7/2019 - alabunka wrote: 90 Points
Toasting a 50th and 35th wedding anniversary - spur of the moment its what is readily available and everyone appreciates...
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1/5/2019 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 88 Points
My last tasting note on Veuve Clicquot on CT was in 2010 and I was quite disappointed. Great marketing, global player, crowd pleaser...
Now, more than 8 years later, I gave it another try.
Intense bubbles, almond bitters, sour apple freshness and yeasty dough. Easy to drink.
Liked it better than in 2010 but given the price, I prefer Bollinger/Roederer (~40-45€) or Feuillatte/Piper Heidsieck (~20-25€).
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1/4/2019 - Fml wrote:
Janie gave it to us it’s around a $50 bottle we liked it
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1/2/2019 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Large format...beens sitting in cellar of 7-8 yrs. Always a crowd pleaser
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1/1/2019 - planner125 Likes this wine:
Nice
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1/1/2019 - wdlohr wrote: 88 Points
good body and aromas of yeast and almond.
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1/1/2019 - americanstorm wrote: 88 Points
Was not impressed. While not bad, I have had much better in that price range.
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1/1/2019 - The Beldens Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid bubbly.
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1/1/2019 - LenaLasse wrote:
Mycket god och fyllig trots att den lagrats från 2010
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12/31/2018 - Winedog1 wrote: 90 Points
Dry and sour. This Champagne is overrated.
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12/31/2018 - Risky Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium body, only slightly sweet, just the right amount of bubbles, very pleasing taste.
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12/31/2018 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Half bottle and the ever dependable VC provided and good start to our 2019 NYE dinner. Soft, good ripe feel, good acidity and just a solid 90
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12/31/2018 - Casa HeRo wrote: 89 Points
Årets nyttår champagne
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12/29/2018 - wihong wrote: 89 Points
Bottle from '11, golden honey color. Grassy, honey, lemon and mint aroma. Strong brioche palate entry. Butterscotch, lemon pips mid-palate. Medium-short finish of vanilla, yeasty and mint. Simple medium-body, medium acidity and enjoyable Champagne
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12/28/2018 - Charlie C wrote: 80 Points
A nice sparkler, clean and easy drinking, but without any distinction. This is a consistently disappointing and overrated champagne. Many better champagnes out there for the money.
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12/28/2018 - racerchris Likes this wine: 91 Points
I really enjoyed drinking this from a wine glass instead of a flute last night.
JGreco's note says it well.
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12/28/2018 - jgreco wrote: 91 Points
Pale yellow gold in appearance. A rather restrained nose of lemon curd. There is tremendous energy and verve though the second the wine hits your tongue. Green apples, lemon, and baking spices all combine flawlessly. I could drink this all night.
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12/26/2018 - holtzclaw Likes this wine: 83 Points
Christmas dinner 2018
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12/25/2018 - colorflavorlocking Likes this wine: 85 Points
better than I expected
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12/25/2018 - 10xM Likes this wine: 87 Points
Decanted for 30 minutes. Wine didn't have that bitter watery after taste that I hate in cheap Champagnes. After about 30 minutes of drinking I started to get more of fruit. Decent Champagne.
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12/25/2018 - fredfta wrote: 91 Points
Consistente lote após lote, como todo Champagne não safrado dessa estirpe. Voltemos a eles sempre!
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12/25/2018 - DSlapo wrote:
Great
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12/25/2018 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 87 Points
From a bottle bought nearly 15 years ago.
Tight, straight sided cork.
Good mousse and a persistent, if rather coarse bubblestream. Mid straw.
Good nose: bready with a hint of oxidation, some stone fruit and a chalky, zesty minerality.
Nice richness on the attack. Yeasty and peary on the palate. Very pleasant, but no real depth or complexity.
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12/24/2018 - AlphaL Likes this wine: 90 Points
I started drinking wine in the 70’s and have tasted a lot of vintage and non vintage champagnes over the years and there are plenty better and many, many worse, but for the price point, it is one of my favorites. As one person said, “it is like coming home”. I know what it will taste like and it is perfect for a group of friends who have different tastes. This Veuve had a nice amount of bubbles that flowed straight to the middle of the glass. The color was a pale amber and the nose was citrus fruits like lemon and grapefruit along with green apples. Baked yeasty bread also came through. Mid palate was a little fruit and a little toast. The finish was nice and mid length.
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12/24/2018 - Justin S Likes this wine: 89 Points
Actually quite solid and better than a bottle had one year ago. Fairly straightforward flavors, but crisp and not as bitter as I remember. Pretty nice but perhaps a bit overpriced. Thanks for the gift D.
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12/24/2018 - HeuristicDad wrote:
Gave to Gail and Gary disantos
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12/23/2018 - WineBB wrote:
- Light gold color.
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12/9/2018 - acyso wrote: 85 Points
Basic bitch champagne (Chicago, IL): Served single blind. Taut, with lots of white grapey quality. Juicy, easy, and not complex, and easily called as mass market, but honestly, in hindsight, pleasant enough.
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12/9/2018 - Jhawk635 wrote: 94 Points
An amazing champagne that a friend brought over to serve with appetizes for our holiday wine pairing dinner. It was so delicious.
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12/3/2018 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 90 points
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12/3/2018 - weiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Völlig ok
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11/23/2018 - chifred Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always like this one, nice small gentle bubbles.
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11/22/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Marvelous bottle. Fresh, crisp, and very sprightly, with yeasty, orchard fruit flavors that are full of clean intensity and lively vigor. This is exactly how Veuve's yellow label should perform.
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11/21/2018 - Labrador Likes this wine: 89 Points
Vueve Clicquot - always wonderful.
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11/7/2018 - barrytaylor Likes this wine:
always good
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11/2/2018 - champagne99 wrote: 88 Points
Frisk. fräsch och somrig.
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10/31/2018 - Remedy wrote:
Tasting at Veuve Clicquot
neither good or bad.
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10/27/2018 - Aldo Doria wrote: 92 Points
consistent
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10/13/2018 - Trydebull Likes this wine: 84 Points
Ok. Långt frän fantastisk
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10/3/2018 - wabi47 wrote: 87 Points
Some bottle variation; leaner with less biscuit and more citrus than I recall
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9/22/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
Typical Veuve, ample focus and drive, adequate effervescence, and yeasty notes of citrus, orchard fruit, and stony minerality. It could have used a tad more freshness and complexity but maybe I'm nit picking.
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9/8/2018 - YOLANDAGAGO wrote:
Bebido el 1 de septiembre 2018 en Valle de Bravo: 24 aniversario.
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9/8/2018 - Mark V Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great champagne consistently never disappoints. Great for toasting daughter.s 21st!
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9/5/2018 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
Not as vibrant or interesting as I'd hope but it was adequate in its flummoxing, Veuve kind of way. It toggled between a freshly disgorged bottle and a bottle that has sat around for a couple of years. All in all good energy and poise, citrusy and stone fruity flavors, and enough yeast and minerality to complement. 89-90
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8/19/2018 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
As I have said countless times, the good old Veuve catches more than her fair share of shade. While some of it is deserved, perhaps (the darling of the millennials, produced in mass quantities, owned by a huge conglomerate), there is really no denying that it is a solid Champers: baked pear tart, lemon, and brioche with a solid tartness and even considerable depth. Sure, this is not a bottle of “grower champagne” but that whole concept is over-played, in my opinion, by a bunch of people in tight pants and questionable facial hair who claim they have the answers to all of society’s problems. Listen, this will likely not change the trajectory of your life, nor alter your view on the human existence, but it is a solid sparkler. Overpriced? Perhaps. But I know I guy that sold me a bunch of bottles that fell off a truck for $25. Literally. At least that is what I choose to believe. thedrunkencyclist.com
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8/17/2018 - NickBurwood Does not like this wine: 87 Points
The Shard (aqua shard champagne tea).
Unfortunately as lean and mean as my first '15 note. A pale shadow of the wine I used to enjoy in the 80's and 90's. ??Being released too early - but seems to lack intrinsic qualities in the first place.
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8/16/2018 - thewiz wrote: flawed
Sadly flawed bottle, bought on second hand and this had not been stored well for sure...
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8/15/2018 - Smahlatz Likes this wine: 89 Points
Lovely nv champagne
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8/10/2018 - fredfta wrote: 91 Points
O fds dos pais começou na sexta-feira com esse flight de Veuve Clicquot e Moët & Chandon Imperial.
Ambos muito expressivos e cremosos. Esposa, filhos e noras com opiniões bem divididas, mas para mim a viúva entregou um pouco mais de complexidade e textura.
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8/4/2018 - Rich S Likes this wine: 89 Points
Poolside bubbles. No formal notes taken.
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7/26/2018 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright biscuit toast and nut with a bit of white stone fruit; a hint of sweetness in a good way; clean with pleasant bubbles
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7/21/2018 - Phredd wrote: 89 Points
Light yellow color, the nose isn't spectacular. Rounded, lemon, with a little mineral, the palate is the same, with a little lime thrown in. Not wildly acidic, not wildly yeasty, not wildly mineral, it is pretty middle of the road for me. Medium to short finish, this is decent, but straightforward.
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7/19/2018 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
This bottle, given to us seven years ago, was surprisingly good. Bright, yeasty, and rather complex. Very nice on opening, and even more enjoyable for our taste on nights two and three. (In Zalto universals.)
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7/14/2018 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Veuve Clicquot Tasting (Knightsbridge - Northbrook IL): Tasting, brief note. Lots of apple, some peach. Fun enough.
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7/2/2018 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Been a while since I drank one of these. Was curious to see how it tasted so I poured off a glass. Plenty of acidity in this disgorgement (have no idea that what, when or any of those details as the back label is not simple to decode) with citrus, some saline and lemon-lime. There is a mix of astringence (aggressive kind of bubbles) and the lemon-lime flavor, they both take the wine out of balance.
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6/29/2018 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Half bottle at a restaurant, with steamed crab legs. Less depth, less complexity, less lemon than the Bollinger from earlier in the day. Still good.
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6/28/2018 - scyrene Likes this wine: 87 Points
Unremarkable but fine. Rather lemony on the palate this time. No complaints, but for the RRP this should provide more (ditto all the other big houses' NVs). [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid (Co-op), on offer at ~£34.99].
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6/23/2018 - Drinking Trees wrote:
Nose shows strong notes of lemon and freshly baked bread. Full-bodied, yeasty mouthfeel combined with intense, persistent acidity. Flavours of pizza dough, lemon, and red grapefruit.
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6/22/2018 - nigelwestride Likes this wine: 90 Points
What's not to like!
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6/15/2018 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good wine. I like the balance of yeasty flavors, apple, and lemony citrus. I would like it more if it had more oomph, but I don't expect more from an entry level champagne like this.
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6/3/2018 - h2o wrote: 87 Points
with grilled lobster
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5/28/2018 - oh2bzp wrote: 82 Points
A bit sweet to my taste.
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5/27/2018 - LightDancer wrote:
to Marc's Birthday
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5/26/2018 - sh6k wrote: 89 Points
Disgorged 2017. Lovely balanced light nothing stands out.
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5/24/2018 - csimm wrote: 85 Points
My previous note from March 23, 2018 applies. Unfortunately, I find very little interest to be had here with this Champagne. It doesn’t do much to offend necessarily, but it sure ain’t trying to win anyone over with any kind of would-be charming personality.
A flat attack flavor-wise, with near-absences of complexity and depth. It has bubbles (which try as they might to conjure up some semblance of energy and verve); it has some white stone fruit and maybe a tinge or two of diluted lemon flavors, but everything else is nothing else. There are much more interesting and flavorful examples of Champagne in the $40-50+ price range.
I don’t hate this wine, but it has to be one of the most boring dates I’ve ever been on. ...Like hanging out with a librarian and discussing the Dewey Decimal system over a glass of room temperature water... (FYI for the Millennial folk: a library is a place with “books;” books are like long text messages and are literary works bound in a fibrous paper material; paper is derived from wood; wood comes from trees; trees are found in a mysterious place called the outside...)
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5/21/2018 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice again!
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5/17/2018 - rossi.wine wrote: 88 Points
Tasted alongside a number of NV grandes marques champagne. Well balanced, similar to Moët, but a little less refined and elegant. Lots of acidity. 87-89
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5/14/2018 - fredman wrote: 89 Points
Went great with Lemon pasta, antipasto salad, and peach pie.
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5/13/2018 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 91 Points
P/well chilled. This drank better than usual. Good, dependable, med body, fruity. Nothing off. $42
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4/27/2018 - PinotPaul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice, predictable.
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4/21/2018 - KB_001 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nougat och äpplen i doft. Hög syra i smak och viss mineralig bitterhet i eftersmak, dock inget störande.
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4/21/2018 - tarheel17 Likes this wine:
Champagnes vs CA Sparklers (My house): I know it's not cool to be a fan of VC in the Champagne snobbery world, but I am. It's good stuff. I put it into the blind tasting to see how it would perform and, whaddya know, I liked it. Go figure. It tasted familiar, warm and comforting like an old friend and clearly, unmistakably Champagne. It was paired against an Under the Wire sparkler from CA and the differences were acute, though both were very good. It was also the last pair tasted so...my notes aren't too in depth. Guess I'll have to re-do this another time.
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4/19/2018 - Milliontown wrote: 90 Points
Better than I remember. Nice yeasty, bready profile with orchard and stone fruit aromas in the background. Strong acidity. The sweetness is in good balance and not too overpowering. Pretty delicious.
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4/16/2018 - ddemetri Likes this wine: 89 Points
Perfect way to kick off my birthday. Nice and crisp. Perfect level of sweetness.
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4/8/2018 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
Apples wirh mineral undertones, rounded and fresh, consistently pleasing.
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4/7/2018 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always good.
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4/5/2018 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
The Veuve gets a bad rap. I am not sure why, perhaps due to its popularity with the millennial crowd. Maybe its due to the success of the brand (which is no doubt tied to the millennials) or the fact that it is owned by one of the largest alcohol consortiums on the planet. Whatever the reason, there are a ton of haters of the Veuve out there. I am here to decry that they are all wrong. Veuve Clicquot Brut is not the best of its kind. It's not the best champagne at its price point. ln fact, I have had bubbles at a fraction of its price that are "better" (noting, of course, that is a subjective determination). Nonetheless, Veuve is Good. Even Very Good, and maybe more. Fruit, brioche, tartness. Yeah, get over your hatred for the Veuve, she is a fine, upstanding woman. thedrunkencyclist.com
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3/31/2018 - bordeaux456 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Had at the Montage in Laguna Beach. Forever a crowd pleaser and always a treat. Lots of green apples, very crisp with a long finish. Great champagne! 89+
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3/31/2018 - Ryan.Vento Likes this wine: 91 Points
Always a good choice.
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3/24/2018 - fitchbuck wrote:
In-room toast with Tina & Nicol @ Cave B. Unfortunately I had toted this particular bottle on several prior trips [including back from Vegas where it was purchased]. Those journeys' temperature variations led to some bad funk on the nose, a 'mustiness' if you will. The taint didn't carry over completely to the palate, so thankfully it was still drinkable, but not fully enjoyable. NR
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3/23/2018 - csimm wrote: 87 Points
An easy going sipper that rewards with the most basic of pleasure; essentially zero cerebral eminence to be had here. Nevertheless, straightforward notes of yellow and white citrus, bread dough, and almond powder provided pedestrian pleasurable consumption throughout dinner. Medium bodied, with medium-to-light acidity. Overall a simple Simon champagne. No real complaints; no real wows. A “just passing through a small town” type of beverage. Paired best with good ‘ol fashioned potato chips.
This is the kind of wine you bring with you to a neighborhood dinner party along with that orchid you bought at Trader Joe’s, because you neither know nor care about the person’s interests, but you also don’t want to be the guy who only brought a 2L bottle of Diet Coke and a bag of Doritos as obligatory house gifts.
85-88 points depending how snotty you are about your Champagne.
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3/23/2018 - A_Steady Likes this wine: 85 Points
Seemed a little too acidic - or more so then others I’ve had, maybe it was the wrong temperature
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3/11/2018 - bin905 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fresh, straightforward and fun.
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3/10/2018 - Julesgs wrote:
Biscuit and delicious
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3/4/2018 - ve23 Likes this wine: 91 Points
91/100. Bright, fresh, lively. Lots of bread and some lemon. Pleasant lingering weight on the palate, which I entirely forgot.
Good baseline Champagne, no questions asked.
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3/2/2018 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Disgorged in the late 1970s)
It’s always an excitement opening a bottle of
Lovely amber colour with a stream of fine bubbles and a mature nose showing flowers, chocolate and burnt sugar in a very pleasant style. Palate is still fresh with mature red apples and almost no oxidative notes. This is a very good showing and with a lengthy finish..
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2/25/2018 - thewiz Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Disgorged in the middle of 1980s)
Amber colour with a hint of bubbles left. This bottle was still showing life with a very nuanced palate and lighter nose with butterscotch, flowers and citrus notes in several layers. Palate was fresh with a lengthy finish and not showing so much oxidation as the colour would suggest.
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2/23/2018 - gkpaoli wrote:
Color of pale straw, lemon and pear but also somewhat bitter. Very crisp. Flavors are pretty generic and this feels overpriced.
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2/16/2018 - thewiz wrote: flawed
(Sadly not well stored at all...)
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2/14/2018 - Ethom Likes this wine: 88 Points
Complex and creamy. A great sparkling, though not such a great value. This was a gift well enjoyed.
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2/14/2018 - mydi Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyed this with sushi dinner for ValentinesDay. Liked the softness of it along with the nose and toasty finish.
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2/13/2018 - wineotim Likes this wine: 90 Points
Toasty, yeasty, nose. Palate is dry with fine bubble action, mild notes of pineapple and citrus. Tasted at Luekens.
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1/9/2018 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 91 Points
PNP from 375; very nice for a little midweek toast to our kids
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1/8/2018 - ChipGreen wrote:
Drank over the holidays with some gingerbread cookies. Great pairing!
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1/2/2018 - CondorKhan wrote: 90 Points
Sure, it's mass produced, ubiquitous and uncool.
But its quality and class is undeniable.
Had with a savory apple pie and it was a fantastic pairing.. the notes matched the pie: Pastry dough, green apple. Generous lemony finish with fresh acidity.
Simultaneously overrated and underrated.
Also, simultaneously overpriced and cheap.
Quantum champagne: The wave function collapses when you taste it.
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1/1/2018 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
New Years Day: Vrai Champagne (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): This was actually quite similar to the mag we had on Christmas Eve. Very balanced and well made. Toast, lemon, chalk, lightly floral. 90+ to 91pts.
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12/31/2017 - AnonymousCoward Likes this wine: 90 Points
Apples, pear, a little citrus, coupled with toast and a bit of yeast.
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12/26/2017 - Motz wrote: 90 Points
Typical bouquet. Clean, impressive tension, piercing mouthfeel, juicy finish. The wine delivers an energetic, bordering on electric element, at the mid and back palate. Excellent quality and power, particularly with air, and once the wine warms to 50-55 degrees. 89-90.
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12/25/2017 - sean7711 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Had to kick off the Christmas dinner festivities. Probably not great QPR, but it’s always a hit with everyone when we serve, so why not just sit back and enjoy, especially when receiving this as a gift.
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12/25/2017 - Justin S wrote: 88 Points
Solid wine. Somewhat bitter but giving good ginger and bread flavors mid palate.
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12/25/2017 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 89 Points
Top stuff, lots of complexity and very enjoyable.
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12/24/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Light golden color. From Magnum, drank several glasses over an hour plus. It seems this is always better out of magnum and tonight was not different. White fruits, toast, brioche, subtle chalkiness to the minerality. Showed well and was a big crowd pleaser. My wife scored it higher.
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12/24/2017 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 85 Points
Probably about four years old. From a long flute. Orange and a bit of toast on the nose. Bright orange on the palate. Quickly hollows out. Short finish of lemon with a little bit of burnt toast. Okay. Would be nice if under $15.
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12/24/2017 - LJLacoff wrote: 87 Points
Very nice, just a tad unfocused
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12/23/2017 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistently good, overrated, and overpriced. Long sour green apple finish.
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12/22/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 80 Points
Very dilute. Medium - coarse mousse.
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12/21/2017 - indiscriminate palate wrote: 87 Points
After giving up on this overpriced apple juice many years ago, we began hearing about its improving quality over the last few years so decided to try it again. Nice pronounced nose of apple, pear, citrus, and toast. Full bodied. Enjoyable on the entry, with apple skin, creme brûlée, and mandarines. Hollies our quite a bit in the mid palate, however, and finishes with a fairly simplistic fruit salad. Perhaps better than it was a decade ago, but still not worth anywhere near the price.
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12/17/2017 - "Rhône Rider" Likes this wine: 89 Points
Litt flat nese. Energisk munn. Bra intensitet, medium fylde. Røyk, grønne epler, sitrus, litt autolyse bak. Perfekt mousse, litt syrlig dominans, rene aromaer. Lang. 89.
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12/16/2017 - fredfta wrote: 91 Points
Jantar de celebração em família! Sem notas de prova, só alegria e emoção!
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12/4/2017 - Benjamin on Wine wrote: 85 Points
The big name, let's see if it lives up to the expectation. the aroma is quite intense with stewed/baked fruit, jamminess, lime, apricot, peach and mint/eucalyptus. On the palate, this is dry with medium acidity and aggressive mousse, but in a lovely way. Also, the finish is quite long, so yes it lives up to the expectation.
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12/3/2017 - oropeza wrote: 87 Points
Green apple, vanilla, shortbread cookie, slight minerality and little shot of acidity. Always solid, never spectacular, fairly overpriced, this takes me back nonetheless to the days when I knew nothing about wine and it was a big deal to get paid and take some extra money and buy a half bottle of VCP Yellow to enjoy with some crackers and brie.
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12/2/2017 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp clean delicious and consistent
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11/30/2017 - lvepicure Likes this wine: 89 Points
Over the past decade, Veuve Clicquot Brut NV has been all over the map. Ranging from exceptional to little more than poor man's Prosecco. With the latest iteration, there seems to be a consistency and style present again. Thank you to the new chef de cave.
1. From the latest disgorgement of 2012.
Upon opening nose of saline, burnt apple, lime. Slightly cold.
2. Opened for an hour at room temp.
The nose brought slight hints of marzipan, hazelnut, tender apple, Orange blossom. The palate was fresh, full, exuberant, and bright. A full bodied wine envelopes the palate and then you taste brioche, oyster mushroom, pear. Really fun and complex.
3. A slight but interesting finish of oyster shell, apple, and citrus.
The bubbles crisp and long.
I am hoping that this style can remain steadfast and present. This style beings forth regality, freshness, and complexity.
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11/26/2017 - Glencoewine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a safe choice.
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11/26/2017 - newald Likes this wine:
Great, as always. Drank it side by side with a Schramsberg blanc de blanc. The Schramsberg was good for the value, but the Veuve was great. Always a joy.
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11/23/2017 - duckyfufu Likes this wine: 98 Points
Lots of beautiful bubbles, nice acidity and great taste! Can't go wrong with this one, ever.
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11/18/2017 - Patethel Likes this wine: 87 Points
Arôme de miel. Bulles très fines. Très bon
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11/10/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 87 Points
Apples and slight fresh baguette autolysis on the nose. Medium-fine bubbles, high-minus acid. Good integration and a medium finish - pastry and apple. It's a very nice Champagne without being overly impressive.
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11/10/2017 - maxima wrote: 85 Points
Toujours un classique dans les soirées mondaines
mais le prix est élevé en regard de ce qu'on a en verre.
Simple et un brin générique.
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10/28/2017 - Jaber wrote: 89 Points
Nice baguette taste. Fine bubbles. Well done!
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10/26/2017 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 89 Points
I don’t do bubbles often, but Veuve knows how to do them right. Really nice, with fine bubbles and a great finish.
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10/23/2017 - Necowine wrote: 88 Points
Nutty and yeasty on the nose. Not much sharpness or crispness on the attack, but a pleasant wash of broad apple followed by a delicious midpalate of toffeed bread crust, and then an acidic, bitter citrusy finish. Tasty.
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10/20/2017 - scyrene Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very pale. Mandarin nose. Lots of sugared citrus on the palate. Racy but well balanced, and better than expected. The RRP is, however, ridiculous. After a day: undimmed, creamy and biscuity. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid (Co-op), £37.99].
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10/7/2017 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
A very solid and dependable NV. The score ranges between 87-90 depending on release but rarely fails to delivery on the celebration value. Great all rounder and always pretty.
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10/1/2017 - ajbergren wrote: 86 Points
Pale yellow-green with medium optical density and very high reflectivity with medium sized, vigorous bubbles. The nose is mouth-watering apple and pear, with some underlying dough, and is somewhat electric. The palate shows the fresh and vivid acidity, with flavours of tree fruits (tart apple, pear) and bread dough in an intense but straight-ahead profile. There is a bit of creaminess that comes on toward the finish, which helps to provide some interest. The finish is of tart green apple, with decent length.
Nice bubbly here, with a basic profile that is fresh and easy to drink on any occasion. Nothing stunning and spectacular, but widely available. Delivers perhaps somewhat below the price point, although not by much- this is fine Champagne, just nothing particularly special.
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9/26/2017 - adenissen Likes this wine:
Good
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9/24/2017 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Pretty good. Grapefruit and a hint of sweet apple on the nose. Softer acidity than expected on the palate, but a good dry chalky streak. Clean and pithy on the finish...better as it warmed slightly.
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9/23/2017 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Weekend at Magog; 9/22/2017-9/25/2017 (Magog, Quebec): Pale gold color. Drank 1 glass over 30 minutes. Classic mineral driven Champagne tonight with prominent chalky minerality, lean citrus fruits and a medium finish.89+ to 90pts.
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9/15/2017 - dieter.braun wrote:
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9/8/2017 - jkoenen wrote: 90 Points
Top Bordeaux 2004 (Restaurant Beluga, Maastricht): From magnum.
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9/7/2017 - Colpete Likes this wine: 88 Points
Had a lovely half bottle with sushi. A delight as we watched football.
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9/2/2017 - fitchbuck Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good follow-on to the slightly superior Nicolas Feuillatte drunk a day or two prior. Always a fine deal to find this under forty clams. Another brilliant pairing as morning mimosas.
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8/22/2017 - fredman wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed while watching the eclipse from our backyard.
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8/21/2017 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very enjoyable!
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8/20/2017 - vinhonotte Likes this wine: 91 Points
SQ863/ 20Aug2017 (HongKong-Singapore): pale lemon colour; lemon, cream, bread, toast, chives, nutmeg; good pleasant feel
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8/16/2017 - RayT Likes this wine: 89 Points
Opened upon arriving at dinner at the Oak Grill in Newport Beach. Always a crowd pleaser and a great way to start a nice dinner out. Was enjoyed by everyone. Just a touch tart on the finish.
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8/3/2017 - deejay81 wrote: 88 Points
Clear, light golden with medium density persistent bubbles.
Orange blossom, orange peel and some citrus coming out of the glass, and a little bit of sweetness upon swirling.
Had that orange peel bitterness with a little bit of mandarin candy throughout the bottle. Taste profile didn't really change over 2 hours. Had a really nice cut of acidity to go with all of this. The finish was medium plus.
I think the bottle had been in my cellar for about 2-3 years but overall was showing reasonably fresh. Not sure about the bitterness and was looking for a bit more oxidative flavours that comes with age so hopefully will gain more complexity with some additional cellaring.
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7/29/2017 - smileBD Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good as expected. lots of effervescence, crisp & fresh for a delicious summer dinner. I did not disappoint!
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7/29/2017 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 91 Points
Crowd pleasing on a warm day. Fat/vibrant bubbles with a crisp slightly sweet palate. Freshness never fades in the glass or bottle.
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7/14/2017 - ctbob wrote:
God bless 'em for making so much of this and selling it all over the world and for their remarkable consistency...
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7/14/2017 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 89 Points
Wines with Friends; 7/10/2017-7/17/2017 (Pine Lake Trout Club): Served way too cold. The crowd was outside and I was late arriving. The wine was in a large filled water/ice ice bucket and was quite cold. While refreshing on a hot and steamy evening, it wasn't the best for the wine. Given the circumstances, however, that was probably the best as the wine would have warmed quickly. When I took the wine out of the bucket "steam" came off the bottle from all over as it hit the outside humidity and temps. That said, golden in color with lots of small bubble. The nose is a bit nutty with some yeasty/baked bread notes. Slight hints of lemons and cherries. Good minerality. On the palate, this is refreshing with nice enough acidity. Worked well with food. Nice finish. Not the best value in the world, but if someone else is paying, a nice drink.
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6/18/2017 - bordeaux456 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened for fathers day. Very effervescent, nice nose. For the price, I honestly think this is the best champagne you can get. Really enjoyed this, as I always do.
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6/18/2017 - jzebrack wrote: 86 Points
wasn't all that wow-ed.
honestly, could have put next to a $20 bottle of domestic champagne and would not have been able to tell the difference
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6/17/2017 - Osiris021 wrote: 87 Points
I have had this for 6 years. Should have been drunk few years ago.
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6/10/2017 - MC2 Wines wrote:
While not my favorite champagne, this is always a very safe bet. Bought a magnum to celebrate some friends engagements and the bottle was gone in less than 10 minutes. It's what you think of when you think of champagne, hints of toast, decent bubbles.
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6/1/2017 - Davey T Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent
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5/23/2017 - MC2 Wines wrote:
Just a fine champagne. Has nothing on similarly priced grower ones, but will never truly disappoint either. Had at a very nice sushi restaurant in Tokyo where it did a nice job of not distracting from the food. Pretty much always tastes the same and somehow they seem to have packaged what I think of as basic champagne in a bottle.
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5/20/2017 - eschaefer Likes this wine: 89 Points
Flash note. A flash note is one that I distinctly remember the quality/overall rating of a wine but can’t give specifics because the tasting note was not written at time of tasting.
Good basic champagne. There are many better ones for same price point but Nv yellow label is consistent. It’s always a bit sweet for me but still good
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5/13/2017 - brunomr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Never a bad idea
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5/6/2017 - SMagowan Likes this wine:
Out of a magnum; I thought it tasted better than out of 750, but maybe it was the party atmosphere.
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5/5/2017 - ews3 wrote: 85 Points
tasted at large walkaround tasting. no note, but consistent with my opinion of this bottling.
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4/29/2017 - jhngo Does not like this wine: 75 Points
Apple juice. Hard to drink. Sweet harsh acids ugh
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4/24/2017 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
The lack of disgorgement dates on NV Champagne makes it difficult to gauge the age of the bottle you're drinking. It might be good or it might be meh. Luckily this bottle was fresh, energetic, and long, displaying tremendous focus, verve, and that yeasty, stonefruit and citrus complexity that makes Champagne so appealing. Finishes clean and refreshing. An excellent Widow.. this time.
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4/22/2017 - GoBlue2002 wrote: 89 Points
375 ml drunk by Marianne.
Yeasty/nutty aromas and flavors with some earthy notes. Very dry. It seemed to lack the balance that comes with the addition of some fruit flavor and bright acidity. I wanted a bit more from this one. Drank it without food. I assume it may have been a bit better with the appropriate cheese or fruit pairing.
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4/20/2017 - NoelB Likes this wine: 94 Points
Favourite NV.
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4/17/2017 - Motz wrote: 89 Points
Smells and tastes as it should. Lively, clean, and mineral driven. Appealing balance and finish. 88-89.
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4/2/2017 - ashikoh Likes this wine: 88 Points
Light golden hue. Green apple, lemon, and toast on the nose. Crisp, dry, and medium bodied on the palate. This has been one of my favorite under $50 champagnes. Nice accompaniment to fried chicken.
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4/1/2017 - Polindz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful!
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3/12/2017 - Don Grapefruit Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very light, almost lacking distinct flavor, but suprisingly hits the mark. Certainly not the solution to surprise yourself. Perfect safe choise. Very fruity.
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3/4/2017 - GregB57 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice champagne, but value is not great. You pay a lot for the name, imho.
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3/3/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
We arrived at Flemings for dinner and were seated promptly. A surprise was a signed Happy Anniversary card from the Fleming's staff and Tatiana brought us a glass of champagne from our favorite producer. Thank you Tatiana. lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, brioche, and lemon/lime cola, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp, a great starter to our 44th wedding anniversary celebration, and a medium/long finish.
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2/24/2017 - Miceri Likes this wine: 92 Points
Purchased 5 years ago so an aged NV. Nice and rich in taste
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2/24/2017 - benjaminpaul wrote: 90 Points
Cellared for 1 year. Nose of brioche, yeast, lemon curd, quince, lemons, wine biscuit and stone fruit (apricot, peach). Palate is similar with vanilla, lemon cheesecake. It's refreshing without being cloying and has a nice level of complexity.
I believe Veuve is the best value NV Champagne and it can be kept for a wee while too.
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2/14/2017 - Swekman wrote: 92 Points
Notes of peach stone, light toast, and a slightly nutty finish - this bubbly is smooth and easy drinking. Excellent!
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2/14/2017 - Marc wrote: 89 Points
Super bottle! Great balance of vibrancy to autolysis quality. Fluffy textured bead, impeccable balance of flavours and a fine, layered finish. This has been aged for a year in the cellar and I am pleased by the balance of development to freshness.
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2/11/2017 - @watsonwinefridge wrote:
Good
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2/4/2017 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
Thank you Tatiana for comping us a glass of champagne from our favorite producer, lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, brioche, and lemon/lime cola, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp acid, touch simple compared to the Vintage 2004 Pierre Gimonnet, great contrast, very tasty, medium/big body, and a medium/long finish.
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1/30/2017 - deetz Likes this wine: 94 Points
Hazelnut and lemon curd on the nose. Delicious and well balanced.
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1/30/2017 - Philippe_C wrote: 91 Points
This bottle has been aged for 5 years in my cellar after purchasing… Very nice nose of brioche and apricot… taste of yellow apple, no hard edges, nice balance, very nice!!
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1/21/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 84 Points
Bolognese and doughnuts (Tim's, SF): From a Salamanzar (9 L!)
Better than the 750. Creamier (lower pressure perhaps? older?) and less weird / reductive.
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1/21/2017 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 83 Points
Bolognese and doughnuts (Tim's, SF): Only moderately aromatic. Slightly burnt (reduction?) green apple and lemon. Brioche - autolysis.
High acid. A bit short an a bit bitter. Thin green apple and autolysis on the palate.
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1/20/2017 - Don Jose Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyed it at dessert with a peanut butter cookie, of all things. Not the best champagne but a superior, consistent, reliable champagne. Light, bright. Tart at first. Lemony, creamy.
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1/13/2017 - Andrew H wrote: 86 Points
Somewhat oxidized. Green apple, crisp, a touch yeasty.
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1/11/2017 - GusgooseWine wrote:
Very light and good bouquet and taste. The group enjoyed bottle.
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1/3/2017 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good & reliable, but never more than that
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1/2/2017 - alabunka wrote: 87 Points
As always, a go to champagne that is well recognized by all - did wish for something a little better for new years eve...it was paired with Lady M 21 thin layer Mille Crepe cake and a luscious Lady M Black Forest cake - both top off at 100!!! Their desserts are unsurpassed...
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1/2/2017 - hermesbach32 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great complex bukket, many notes of flowers, fruit and yeasts
For a non Vintage champagne a remarkable quality!!
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1/1/2017 - Smartrock wrote: 93 Points
echte 93 Punkte, schmeckt selbst eisig kalt wunderbar hefig-cremig und fruchtig.
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1/1/2017 - garambler Likes this wine: 90 Points
Friends brought this to my New Year’s Day lunch and champagne tasting. It had a deep, elegant bouquet of pear, apple, orange, toast, spice and mineral aromas. The palate was fresh, soft and elegant with flavors that followed the nose. 90+
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1/1/2017 - JPJP wrote: 92 Points
Consistently excellent champagne
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1/1/2017 - yerrbo wrote: 87 Points
Very pale in the glass and while it is crisp and has slight notes of pear and apple, it's fairly flat on the tongue with not much of a finish. Fairly disappointed in this bottle.
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12/31/2016 - Boother Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Much sweeter than expected..was given to us as a gift but there have to be so many better options--even in this price range. Name can only take you so far.
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12/31/2016 - elconde wrote: 79 Points
Good, but not at the level I'd expect. Not much character.
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12/31/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
Thank you Tatiana for bringing us a starter to our New Year's Eve Dinner at Flemings, lovely mousse, lots of tiny/medium size bubbles, nose of spring flowers, Jonathan Apple, honey on toast, brioche, and citrus, same on the palate, very fresh, crisp acid, touch simple, tasty, medium/big body, and a medium/long finish.
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12/31/2016 - Ranjan wrote: 94 Points
Excellent, vanilla nose, creamy smooth. Excellent. Everyone loved.
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12/31/2016 - Winedog1 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very good.
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12/31/2016 - mpsocal wrote: 89 Points
Consistently a very good champagne. You can't go wrong with this one.
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12/30/2016 - Wine Poor Likes this wine: 91 Points
A nice champagne that drinks well with dinner.
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12/29/2016 - KillerJones Likes this wine: 91 Points
This big toasty non-vintage brut defines the house style thanks to some 30% reserve wine in each edition and 50% pinot noir and 20% pinot meunier and 30% chardonnay. (Is this not the perfect blend for New Years?)
It opens with spicy, citrus, baked apple honey fruit character followed by bits of brioche & vanilla. The palate is rich and creamy with more citrus, nutty, toasty, green apple, cherry, mineral flavours with a touch of orange on the finish. A citrusy style with good intensity.
VC always improves in bottle; I have enjoyed many cellared more than a decade.
Great with variety of food...in fact, we paired it with potato chips!
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12/25/2016 - JBornemisza Likes this wine: 89 Points
Orange peel, brioch, green pears, thyme, slight minerality, slighltly creamy, fine bubbles. Consistent crowd pleaser
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12/23/2016 - bubbachumps wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful non-vintage, notes of vanilla, brioche a some lemony nougat. Medium and effervescent in the mouth, tightly caresses the palate. Just a pleasure to drink.
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12/19/2016 - JSBooze Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pretty good champagne
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12/18/2016 - Crownguard wrote: 80 Points
Had this non vintage after some 6-7 years in the cellar.
Not completely sure what i think about it.
Has lost lot of its fruitynes. The normal young yellow label is an quite nice champagne, but this just did not handle the 7 years in 16°c temprature.
Still an good mouse and some honey, nuts and integrity.
Interesting taste!
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12/16/2016 - vintage1949 wrote: 89 Points
Average nose-nothing really stood out such as flint or flip side bread and dough. For me-an average champagne. Dave
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12/15/2016 - RayT Likes this wine: 88 Points
A bit disappointing. This is my go to under $50 champagne and had never let me down. I am not a huge champagne guy, more of a red wine person. Usually bring a bottle of this to open the evening before drinking serious reds. This was tart upon opening and not as smooth as usual. This did smooth out a touch with some air but it disapeared to quickly to see if it would fully resolve.
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12/15/2016 - RGCM Gananda Likes this wine: 91 Points
Toast, yeast and an orange note on the open and inviting nose. Medium bodied with very nice bubbles to back up and contrast with the fruit, leading to a very smooth wine of good depth, nice fruit and pleasantly balancing tartness/acidity. Pear, orange and mixed orchard fruits upfront. Backed with almonds, hazelnuts and a streak of lemon/lime to provide depth and backbone. Lingering finish that's a mix of nutty and stony qualities. For an NV Brut, this showed admirable complexity and balance along with very fine integration. A champagne that you can't go wrong serving at just about any holiday occasion.
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12/12/2016 - NickBurwood wrote: 88 Points
Christmas drinks and canapés at Christies with the PM.
Although an improvement on my last note, I remain disappointed with Clicquot. It lacks the brightness and concentration of a Pol NV or the depth of a Nyetimber. Rather herby core. Merely acceptable quality and not as I remember it from old. TM's speech was excellent however!!
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12/11/2016 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine:
**
Toast, lemons, and marzipan. Just lovely. Richer than the Pol Roger, but lighter on its feet and much more sophisticated than the Feuillatte Brut Rosé. Definitely worth drinking again.
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12/8/2016 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
Retailer tasting. Full bodied with cherry and dough notes. 90 points.
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12/3/2016 - StraightnoChaser Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cellared for 8 years, this version was stunning for the price. Served with charcuterie, cheese, and sourdough this bubbly complimented the variety of foods as well as cleansed the palate between bites. Most people consume these soon after purchase but if you can tuck one away for a while it's worth the wait. Smooth and elegant
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11/24/2016 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 90 Points
We don't drink a lot of Champagne. But we found this to be a great bottle to share Thanksfiving morning as we started preparations for a great day of food and wine.
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11/24/2016 - tomoem wrote: 88 Points
Thanksgiving 2016: Not quite as aromatic as the Roederer Brut NV but still some floral notes. Flavors are more citrus imbued with tangy and acidic mouthfeel. Lemon with slight almond on the finish.
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11/23/2016 - TCP wrote:
good
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11/16/2016 - SLIMES Likes this wine: 88 Points
Had two of these in a fairly short space of time. Good quality both times but I think this fails to give any clear impression of what style it's supposed to be. I think I prefer Champagnes to either be big and weighty or lithe and lemony. There's nothing wrong with Veuve NV, but I think I prefer something with a bit more character.
(On election night, this was drunk after Charles Heidsieck NV, Bolly NV and Bolly Grande Annee 2005. The Veuve just tasted rubbish in that company.)
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11/6/2016 - k H i L o Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bluffé! Très frais, bercé sur un lit d'agrumes, très agréable.
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11/4/2016 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
Once again a very dependable and versatile wine. Good tasty side, well round, nice richness and just very enjoyable. We had it along with som 2002 pol roger ( Papies 91) and it held its own very well. 89-90
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10/27/2016 - Tannatastic wrote: 86 Points
Another roll of the dice reveals a perfectly passable wine, if nothing to set the pulse racing.
When it's like this, it doesn't represent good value for money.
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10/23/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Ron Gastrobar Paris, Amsterdam, NL): Showing extremely well today, lovely VCP typicity, Pinot richness married to Chardonnay freshness, with complexity and elegance, and some welcome age from the reserve wines, silky and intense, good to very good length.
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10/22/2016 - vinhonotte wrote: 84 Points
Straits Wines - Wine Fiesta 2016; 10/22/2016-10/23/2016 (Clifford Square, Fulleron Bay Hotel): too acidic for my liking
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10/20/2016 - Yorgos wrote: 89 Points
Medium scents of flowers, citrus, autolysis in the nose. Quite acidic in the mouth, yeasty and refreshing with long finish.
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10/10/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Beluga loves you **, Maastricht, NL): Spicy Pinot richness, Chardonnay freshness, complex and harmonious, good weight but elegant, good length.
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10/8/2016 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Solid, everything in order here. Medium dosage, light autolysis notes, good fruit, medium bubbles. Haven't had this in years. Actually not bad for a basic brut, but too expensive for this level.
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9/6/2016 - Barkerpacific Likes this wine: 97 Points
Second only to Dom!
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9/4/2016 - Baron Slick wrote: 88 Points
Not a very convincing Veuve Clicquot. Quince, stonefruit, and citrus notes were in attendance; so was a minerally sea breeze, but it lacked the freshness and vibrancy of a good NV bottling. Disappointing, but given the variable quality in each bottle, I'm sure I'll score the next Veuve I drink 100,000 points.
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8/31/2016 - Fugu Me Likes this wine:
From 375ml. Citrusy acidity made this a nice accompaniment to a weeknight dinner of tarako spaghetti. I think I'm finally gaining an appreciation for champers.
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8/26/2016 - Mr Barsac Likes this wine: 86 Points
Silver coloured. Mild bouquet of pear drops and rhubarb. Soft but persistent mousse. Bold sour green apple acidity kept in check by a softer palate of sweet pears. Merest hint of digestive biscuit. Short but clean finish of pear drops.
A light, refreshing and appetising Champagne.
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8/21/2016 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 85 Points
Champagne in Bangalore (Enoteca at Madhuloka, Bangalore, India): INR 5,669 $85
Pale yellow, reflections of gold and straw.
Modest impression of fresh baguette interior. Seems a bit on the oxidative style - some yellow apple, green apple skins, slight hints of nuts. Quite nutty actually - storage conditions?
Palate:
Sweet. Pushing the upper end of noticeable dosage for Brut.
Acid is high - holds it well.
Finish is moderate, with no bitterness. Clean.
Large-bubbled mousse.
It's not bad, really quite solid.
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8/18/2016 - BilboBaggins wrote: 89 Points
Quite rich, with medium acidity and medium-high sweetness for a brut champagne.
Average champagne, but not much character or excitement. Nonetheless, it is well produced and consistently satisfying.
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8/14/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Light gold color. Drank 1 glass over 40 minutes. This was a particularly good bottle. Very fresh and crisp, bright minerality and not chalky, citrus, green apple, very good with our first courses at L'Atelier Joelo Robuchon. Came off quite elegant.
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8/14/2016 - tanglenet wrote:
Non wino neighbors invited us over and served two bottles of champs because they knew my wife likes French Champagne. We had this and the NV Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial. (I think they picked these up at Trader Joes). No formal notes, but my wife and I both enjoyed M&C Imperial better. This tasted darker and sweeter and somewhat lackluster. Fair.
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8/9/2016 - mwneil Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lots of flavor, great color, drank at Rebelle, NYC with tasting menu, fairly big, good balance, will drink again.
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8/3/2016 - RayT Likes this wine: 90 Points
My go to champagne. Never fails, super consistent. Bright and refreshing. Drank with friends at dinner, always a hit.
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7/31/2016 - R&R Likes this wine: 92 Points
Love this wine, always have, always will.
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7/31/2016 - Raage wrote: 89 Points
Un BSA de grande surface qui est au dessus du lot -certains sont vraiment affreux-, assez et fin et acidulé, citronné, simple mais ni vert ni vulgaire (la bulle est plutôt fine bien qu'un peu agressive)
Bref, un bon champagne de grande marque pour l'apéritif ( ou un carpaccio).
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7/30/2016 - dpolivy wrote: 89 Points
Purchased 11/2011. Showing a little more concentration due to the age. Nice notes of yeast, brioche, lemon, and minerals. Rounder body, concentrated citrus, green apple and minerals. Still backed with plenty of acid to keep it crisp, dry and refreshing.
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7/30/2016 - scyrene Likes this wine: 88 Points
Pleasant, fairly rounded. Apple, citrus, honey. Rather creamy. Tasty but generally overpriced. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Scotmid (Co-op), £27.99].
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7/25/2016 - HenriettaHenningsson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Torr, lite brödig
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7/16/2016 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points
The Fleming's 100 50/50 Tasting Event, good mousse and lots of bubbles, nose of spring flowers, sea salt, touch of apple and citrus, same on the palate, very fresh, delicious, medium/big body, medium/long finish, enjoyed 4 times during the event to cleanse my palate.
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7/9/2016 - cmmatthews Likes this wine: 88 Points
Consistent...yeasty, melon, very enjoyable. Obviously overpriced but a crowd pleaser.
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7/5/2016 - ryanmcginness Likes this wine:
Always good
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7/2/2016 - ctbob Likes this wine:
As before, as always
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6/25/2016 - tomoem Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had at CBCC with friends as a start to a great wine night. This was followed by a Rombauer Chardonnay, 2012 Scarecrow, and then a Kenward Tor Tierra Roja vineyards Cabernet 2012.
A medium body toasty champagne. Slightly sweet and enjoyable.
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6/24/2016 - DaBears wrote:
Very good
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6/23/2016 - rossi.wine wrote: 86 Points
Notes of bread, yeast, white fruit, minerality on the nose. Bright and grippy on the palate, fresh and mineral. A little aggressive and hard. Medium length. 85-87
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6/23/2016 - laucap Likes this wine: 90 Points
From 375 mL. Apples, baked apples, some minerality. Not the best bottle I've had. Nice mousse and good acidity but quite simple.
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6/23/2016 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 90 Points
We ordered 3 bottles off the menu to sip while watching the Cavs championship parade from the rooftop at Red. I did not catch the Lot numbers. Very refreshing. Light gold/slight green in color. The nose is earthy with pears, melons and a bit of baked apples. On the palate, this has a nice acidity. Nice lemony qualities with some pears. Good finish. A great way to start the day at 10:00!
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6/5/2016 - Gymjunkie247 Likes this wine:
Tastes like honey ice wine. Very mild sweetness. Delicious.
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5/26/2016 - andrewdodd86 wrote: 90 Points
One of the all time solid dependable champagnes. Always a favorite. 2012 makes up the base for this NV Cuvee at the moment - Paired with (Kokyu Food Truck) Duckfat Tots, Rosemary & Black Pepper
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5/26/2016 - danielk168 wrote:
with 华律师
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5/24/2016 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 88 Points
Yellow color with good effervescence. Pleasant wine with a fruity bouquet and flavor with no off notes, but no great distinction. Drank near the fire in Dromoland Castle, County Clare.
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5/21/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 85 Points
English sparkling vs Champagne once again: Fresh nose with milky, green apple, quince notes. High accidity, but the dosage wasn't low either. Not very complex.
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5/21/2016 - Border Boss Likes this wine: 90 Points
Magnum disgorged in November 2010. More golden than yellow. Good depth, with bread dough and apple dominating. Definitely showing signs of the bottle age that is what VC needs to become a special wine.
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5/20/2016 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Light gold color. Drank 1 glass from 375ml over 20 minutes. Apple, apple peel, yeast, chalk; palate is consistent with some citrus added. Medium finish. 89+ to 90pts.
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5/19/2016 - AV2012 wrote: 89 Points
English sparkling vs Champagne: Tasted blind. Very frothy. Overall very well made, round, balanced, generic and fresh. Quite a surprise, I remember this used to be sweeter and more PN influenced. Fresh flowers, meadow, juicy white fruit.
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5/15/2016 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 85 Points
Brunch at Tim's (Tim's, SF): Briochey and a bit sweet. 10g dosage?
Not bad.
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5/15/2016 - aagrawal wrote: 88 Points
Brunch (Tim and Elliott's Place, San Francisco): Yellow-golden color; nose is very minerally, significant salinity and oysters; palate is light bodied, medium-plus acidity, low alcohol, slight bitterness; medium finish. For such a mass-produced wine this is actually very solid. 88-89
Faded quite quickly in the glass. 87-88
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5/8/2016 - Eike wrote: 73 Points
For the lovers of champagne. I cannot say much about it, not my style and definetely not for 80 euros. Peach and marmalade, a bit too sweet for my taste.
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4/30/2016 - kevin h wrote: 89 Points
About two and a half years in the cellar. Matured a bit, taking on a bit of colour. Lightly bready, firm fruit. Ok.
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4/14/2016 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Very decent -the fresh nose with buttery, yeasty notes and white fruit undertones was a decent start. On the palate, lively mousse and fresh acidity were laced through citrus and white fruit notes, with a nice bite of fruit peel and mineral notes pulling away into a long finish. Actually quite yummy.
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4/13/2016 - Ombibulous Likes this wine:
Dos media botellas la semana de la boda. A la Norma no la impresionó tanto. A mí me gustó mucho. Limón, levadura, masa de harina de trigo blanco.
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4/4/2016 - Polindz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Enjoyed a split with my then girlfriend 25 years ago, and enjoyed a bottle with her again tonight, now my wife of 24 years. Veuve is still smooth and classic, just like her!
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3/29/2016 - moods wrote: 84 Points
Light champers. Not a whole lot of depth or complexity. Not my personal style. Nicely drinkable but I wanted more.
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3/27/2016 - racerchris Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth and supple. Medium acidity.
Very enjoyable, with breakfast and before dinner.
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3/27/2016 - skifree wrote:
Made wonderful Mimosa's with Easter brunch! 3/4 to 4/5th's champagne, and a little orange juice in the flute. Terrific.
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3/22/2016 - Bro Likes this wine: 92 Points
Avons dégusté ce vin lors de notre excursion au Gîte du Mont-Albert ... Le mariage avec le saumon fumé, les pétoncles fumés et le caviar était parfait ...
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3/14/2016 - JamesB1980 wrote: 85 Points
I've never been a huge fan of this wine. I'll happily drink it if it's offered at a party but would never buy it myself - even if it was heavily reduced. I largely agree with the recent comments of DepecheMoroder.
It's definitely overpriced for what you get and the reason it's so ubiquitous is because of LVMH's brilliant marketing rather than this being a particularly good wine.
Furthermore, I've always maintained that the Veuve Clicquot Rose NV is the one to go for and is an excellent wine (91) albeit slightly more expensive.
Veuve Clicquot NV is decently made but it's somewhat formulaic. There are flavours of citrus, apple and brioche but there's little complexity and it's a bit austere and lean. It's also a bit too acidic and rather sharp for my liking.
Pretty average champagne if I'm brutally honest. Spend your money on the Rose Veuve NV instead.
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3/6/2016 - Gervaiscellier wrote: 85 Points
Brunch avec la famille, tres doux
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3/5/2016 - Tannatastic wrote: 87 Points
Sometimes it's great, and sometimes its awful. Other times, like this, its just ok. Doesn't feel like such good value when its the last two. Fabulously inconsistent.
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2/27/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A private dinner (Restaurant De Treeswijkhoeve **, Waalre, Netherlands): A lovely aperitif, dry and fresh but supple, distinctive fruit of red apple, has complexity and depth, good length.
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2/20/2016 - depechemoroder wrote: 86 Points
Decently made and a bit formulaic. Just enough toast and brioche to keep things interesting, but the green apple notes are rather fresh and sharp, lacking much depth in the palate. A bit on the acidic side, indifferent mousse. Certainly better than basic Moet but plenty of smaller houses and grower Champagne out there offering better fizz for less money.
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2/19/2016 - ThalesGaspar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a nice champagne!
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2/18/2016 - pifcho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last time I had it was apparently in 2013 when I was impressed with the improvement in this cuvee. Well, I got gifted a bottle and quite enjoyed it over two nights. Very balanced and fresh with good Champagne character. While probably not the best value, this is really solid.
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2/14/2016 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 90 Points
What's not to like. Good quality for quantity made.
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2/13/2016 - stephen locke wrote: 85 Points
Rather heavy and less interesting than the Roederer NV that preceded it
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2/10/2016 - CLL Likes this wine: 90 Points
Rating transferred from Vivino in Jan 2021 and translated to 100 point scale.
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2/7/2016 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Started out slowly but as it warmed up, flavors emerged, good complexity , a touch of vanilla , bubbles continued as we drank it, enjoyed the bottle with baked clams and linguine with clam sauce, a great Super Bowl drink , might drink again but it is pricey.
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1/31/2016 - GarthWA wrote:
Given to Teresa on her 50th by Christopher and Laura.
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1/27/2016 - CAQC wrote: 89 Points
Brutally obnoxious label. Barf. However, I guess it doesn't change what's inside. Pale lemon with fine bubbles. Nose is filled with apples, pears, toast and brioche. Palate follows nose with delicate bubbles, extra dry and medium to full body with flavours that integrate well and represent well a classic traditional method sparkler from Champagne.
Pair with classy dishes of oysters or lobster thermidor.
LCBO (avoid the stupid label!)
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1/25/2016 - Ryan.Vento Likes this wine: 91 Points
One of my favorite go-to bottles of bubbly. Plenty of toasty, citrusy character.
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1/10/2016 - Deadhead wrote: 88 Points
It was ok. No notes. I just kept thinking about other bottles of champagne I wish I was drinking instead.
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1/8/2016 - skinut Likes this wine: 89 Points
Drank to compare nose among various glasses (flute, Vinum Zin, Vinum Chard, Vinum PN. Vinum PN wins with Zin almost as good. Miss the bubbles of the flute. Anyway, classic Veuve Cliquot flavor profile, but glad I got such a good deal at World Market.
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1/6/2016 - Vincent Pieterse Likes this wine: 90 Points
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1/5/2016 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Once again what a high quality for what it is.
Honeyed and savoury. I don't need anything else at 46€ at restaurant Jai Alai in Madrid.
Don't forget to ask for the oldest bottle. They will make faces. Dosage 10 g/l.
Una vez más qué gran calidad para lo que es.
Melosa y sabrosa. No necesito nada más por 46€ en el restaurante Jai Alai.
No te olvides pedir la botella más antigua. Los dejarás de piedra.
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1/3/2016 - GasperTheWineGuy Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice toast, smooth, tasty, and enjoyable. Not the transcendent experience I had expected (this was my first time) but it was quite nice.
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1/3/2016 - J&T Does not like this wine: 60 Points
Received as a house-gift and decided to try it as an apero to a winter's evening casual dinner. This is a champagne to be avoided; certainly not worth the price. Very musty, heavy and not enjoyable either as an apero or with food. Did n't enjoy it at all - it's over-rated and over-hyped.
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1/3/2016 - iawcc wrote: 89 Points
Opened at midnight so don't recall everything. Good value, nice acidity
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1/3/2016 - Looney wrote: flawed
Ten years in storage does not add any value to this non vintage Champagne. Drink within two years of purchase!
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1/2/2016 - Steve&Carolyn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very buttery with hints of apple.
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1/2/2016 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 90 Points
Persistent mousse. Clear pale lemon in color. Aromas of citrus, lime, grapefruit. Dry, but a little bit of sugar balances the medium (+) acidity. Pairs better with appetizers and savory foods than with desserts.
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1/1/2016 - Angle Gold Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good balance of bubbles and acidity and fruit. Not overly tart. Great way to start the year off.
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1/1/2016 - Boutip Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light pale yellow color wine with nice thin bubbles and good carbonation. Light dry and crisp notes with long grape finale. Well balanced sugar.
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1/1/2016 - Bandreas wrote:
Various bottles tasted and consumed through the Holidays. they were mostly good;however, i think it is hard to write a meaningful tasting note about a generic, non-vintage wine that is produced and marketed by the hundred thousands.
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1/1/2016 - AAJR Likes this wine: 89 Points
Light, crisp with citrus flavors. NV VC always a nice glass of champagne.
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12/31/2015 - middlebrook wrote: 80 Points
Although an expensive champagne, I find it to be quite generic, especially for the price. I much prefer Drappier's Zero Dossage approach to traditional champagne making.
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12/31/2015 - SMagowan Likes this wine:
Nice champagne without a lot of complexity. Drank from Chardonnay glass and that made the experience different and enjoyable. Hints of citrus and flowers with a pleasant after taste. No idea of disgorge date. I had in my cellar for 1 year.
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12/31/2015 - eboracum wrote: 88 Points
A very pleasant medium+ bodied Champagne, quite suave and not bone dry with, I guess, quite a bit of dosage. Good for apéritif with assorted fishy zakouskis.
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12/31/2015 - Raders Likes this wine: 87 Points
Toast and crisp apples
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12/31/2015 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Served well chilled. Cellared 2 years. Big house producer, usually consistent and was again this time around. Good, decent, everyday sparkler with enough spunk to keep me pouring. Bottle showed better than aveage, maybe because it sat for a few years. Nothing off. Rob's bottle. Currently $43
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12/25/2015 - Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 90 Points
Everything they say it is. A pop and pour, no cellaring recommended.
Bready/yeasty with apple notes. Great with pre dinner snacks... By itself it is rather dry, but as you drink it, you come to really appreciate it.
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12/25/2015 - brigcampbell wrote:
This was my experimental bottle since most of these are consumed as a young age. This bottle was cellared for 5 years after purchase, granted many champers don't blossom for 10 years or more. Very noticeable is the color, a tarnished gold color hints a some age. Nose is a little sweet and leans towards a still wine as there's no yeast or bread. Crisp ripe yellow apple flavor right from the attack. Mid palate is lemon peel. Finish is very short and watery. Final verdict: probably not worth the effort of cellaring for any length of time. Pop n pour from now on.
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12/25/2015 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine: 88 Points
Bready nose. The palate has ripe red apple, medium body, quite complex flavours on the mid palate with a slightly sticky finish.
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12/24/2015 - PSPatrick wrote: 89 Points
The cork indicated some bottle age. The wine was medium yellow-golden in colour and offered ripe apple, lemon, toast and hints of brioche and smoke on the noble nose. On the palate the wine showed apple, lemon, a hint of peach, toast, brioche and a hint of smoke, with medium-plus acidity, a good, rich mouthfeel and very good length. The mousse was pleasant even if the bubbles felt a little coarse and the medium-bodied wine drank well.
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12/24/2015 - czar33 wrote: 88 Points
Super, léger rancio, bien vigoureux en bouche.
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12/19/2015 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Nice wine. Always good.
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12/19/2015 - swapdoc wrote:
Zachys Champagne Extravaganza: Liked this more than I expected. Zesty touch of Meunier gives this wine just the right acidity to liven the blend. Pretty aromatics as well.
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12/16/2015 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 89 points.
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12/9/2015 - yaCellar Likes this wine: 90 Points
A nice weekday bubbly
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12/7/2015 - jonanator wrote: 89 Points
This was a wine that I had forgotten about in the cellar for several years. It was probably disgorged 6ish years ago. It still held up reasonably well, but definitely showed its age and felt a little tired. Didnt have the vibrancy typical of a recently disgorged Veuve. Still a fun drink but would definitely not recommend aging these.
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12/6/2015 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - Christmas Dinner 2015 (360 Bar & Dining, Sydney): {cork} (Stephen) Basic white grapefruit aromas. Tastes very young also; not much autolysis character here. Hmmm. Medium-sized bubbles; a bit coarse. Shortish finish. By an order of magnitude a lesser wine than the “corresponding” Moet.
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12/6/2015 - drrobvino wrote: 91 Points
Tasted a few glasses at a friend's house at dinner last night. No DG date listed on these bottles, but I believe it was a current release.
I was SO pleasantly surprised. This wine had great texture and bubbles, showed citrus notes as well as hints of chalk and fresh bread dough, with a perfectly balanced dosage and a clean and deliciously fruity finish.
I will certainly seek out a 6 pack of these when I see them on sale, and will put them in my cellar to enjoy later. Very, very good!
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12/5/2015 - galewskj wrote: 89 Points
A Mix of Champagne; 12/5/2015-12/6/2015 (Ray and Teresa's): Pop and pour, a small glass at a tasting. A lighter style of champagne, but still has some champagne character. It is more citrusy on the palate. This is better than I remember it from years past.
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11/29/2015 - BenBlu wrote: 87 Points
From Magnum - a lot weaker than the Roederer NV that preceded it (also from magnum). Average, drinkable.
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11/27/2015 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
Remnants of a bottle opened the previous day. Bright and lively with apple and citrus tones; not as rich as I usually find this cuvee. Consistently fine.
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11/26/2015 - CieloVista wrote: 89 Points
An excellent standard for other champagnes to be compared.
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11/25/2015 - aChave wrote: 90 Points
Solid, fresh but round. Good.
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11/22/2015 - tastark Likes this wine: 92 Points
OK, the bottle we had was disgorged 8 YEARS ago. I know this stuff isn't meant for long term aging, but wow. We were blown away. We typically think of Veuve as mass marketed, over-hyped and over-priced, but this bottle proved us wrong. If you have the patience, put a couple bottles away for 5+ years. You won't be disappointed.
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11/15/2015 - tanglenet wrote:
Just impressions as no formal notes taken. We were at at party for a friend who was turning 60 and this was opened first. This wine is so ubiquitous that I almost didn't write a note but I thought I would do so anyway. Clean, fresh, elegant with light citrus with stoney mineral notes. Good to Very Good.
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11/10/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 85 Points
Perhaps unfair to sip this bubbly bubble after Jacquesson 738, but we did not plan to open a second bottle at lunch...our friend was in the zone! We grew up attending business cocktail parties with VC as the primary bubble. Suffice it to say, we were spoiled and now find it to lack the sort of "wine" character we expect in champagne. We think it is a fun-sipping, bubbly bubble, good QPR and definitely worthy of a glass.
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11/5/2015 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Tasting by Xavier Monclús (Lavinia - Madrid): Abundant aromas of toasted yeast of pastry white flowers and fruits. Nice vinosity but too long acidity. Slightly oxidative. We have to wait.
Abundantes aromas a levaduras tostadas de pastelería y flores y frutas blancas. Rica vinosidad pero una acidez demasiado larga. Ligeramente oxidativo. Hay que esperar.
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10/31/2015 - laucap Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really good NV champagne. Green apple, grapefruit, floral, and minerality. Really nice acidity and good complexity. Really enjoying this.
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10/20/2015 - drdecanto Likes this wine: 93 Points
Have always liked this. Liked it more when you could buy a mag for what it now costs to buy a 750. Alas...
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10/12/2015 - rmalloy Likes this wine: 90 Points
Honey graham cracker and grapefruit. Tart finish lingers for minutes. Really acidic. But good. This champagne seems to have relatively light carbonation, which I think lets the flavors shine more.
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10/10/2015 - thelostverse wrote: 91 Points
Consumed on the patio at Erin Hills watching the sunset and sitting around the fire pits. Perhaps a product of the setting, but this was a lovely bottle. Green apple and subtle brioche notes.
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10/8/2015 - grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 Points
Pleasant, not bitter or otherwise too much. Best alone.
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9/29/2015 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pw/chilled. Very light straw color w/nice bubble stream. This drank better than usual. Plenty of good, intense fruit, bold, clean, med finish. Great everyday porch wine. $40
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9/22/2015 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious.
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9/12/2015 - Baron Slick wrote: 89 Points
Damn you, Veuve. Your NV bottling is always a crapshoot. This wasn't as fresh as the last bottle. Green apple, lime, and stonefruit notes are oxidized and somewhat tired. To its credit it did display enough of an active bead, tension, and brioche to tame the oxidization party.
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9/9/2015 - jmcmchi wrote: 90 Points
Crisp and biscuity with tingling finish
Very enjoyable
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9/7/2015 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
Le Tour de Champagne Tasting (Hotel Intercontinental Amstel, Amsterdam, NL): A blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Lovely Pinot fruit, nice complexity from the vin de réserve, vinous, subtle mousse, gastronomic.
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9/6/2015 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
Dry, crisp, yeasty, with lemon drop, orange zest, grapfruit, acidity is in check. All I could ask for in a N/V house blend, except the price!
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9/4/2015 - NickBurwood Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Wife's birthday; a follow-on to a Denbies' English sparkler (Greenfields 2006 - noted) and lost out by comparison.
Frothy, light and zesty, but lacked the depth of its English counterpart and was frankly too austere/lean for my taste to want to drink a second glass. Strange - I used to be a Veuve fan but haven't drunk any, for no particular reason, for a decade or so. Whether my taste has changed or the wine - who knows!
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9/3/2015 - benjaminpaul wrote: 87 Points
Nose of yeast, peach, apricot, lemon, toast and biscuit. Palate similar with grapefruit, tart-citrus (lemon/orange), floral/fruit characteristics. The tart-fruit bomb is nice, but overall it's too acidic/sharp to be a guzzler.
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8/27/2015 - Papies wrote: 89 Points
Dependable and versatile champagne with good solid character. It's a shame VC don't do disgorgement details on their bottles as it would have been interesting to know the different batches. In any case a pretty good NV that won't disappoint and one you would never be ashamed opening to your guests. 89
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8/22/2015 - Vince_chip Likes this wine: 88 Points
Vif et sec. Pas particulièrement gras ni persistant. Finale un peu courte. Très désaltérant, la bouteille s'est fini à deux en 1h à peine.
Bon accompagnement des huîtres et des plats de fruits de mer. Me semble pas meilleur que bien des cava/proseco...
RQP ***
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8/18/2015 - BMCKIE99 wrote: 89 Points
Kind of warmish. Good not great.
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8/10/2015 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wines At Our Table; Week of August 16 2015; 8/10/2015-8/16/2015: Very pale yellow color with tiny bubbles and a fine bead. Offers aromas of fresh biscuit dough, grapefruit, lime cream, with hints of quince and white flower. On the palate it shows soft creamy mousse with clean well delineated apple, peach, lime, lemon and grapefruit flavors underscored with a appealing minerality. Seems much improved to my palate over a few years ago - cleaner more complex
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8/10/2015 - brujazz wrote: 90 Points
Right down the middle. Toasty and yet elegant. Throw in a little citrus. Fairly large bubbles. Long finish. Like it a whole lot, but it may be a bit overpriced.
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8/10/2015 - Lemmy-W wrote: 90 Points
way better than previous bottle I tried.
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8/10/2015 - corposo Likes this wine: 89 Points
Citrus type freshness with an additional biscuity richness.
With a mild creamy mousse.
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8/10/2015 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 94 Points
Fabulous. Lots of toast, just a hint of yeast. Big depth of flavors but a super light mouth feel. Yummy!
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8/9/2015 - partylikeakennedy wrote: 92 Points
Paired with caviar. Perfect.
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8/8/2015 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Annual Wine Group Summer Event - BBQ Brisket at Siggy's (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): Light gold color. From Magnum with just about 2 years cellar time. Drank 1+ glass over 30 minutes. This bottle was very nice. Showing pear, apple, yeast, very nice lightly chalky minerality, and crisp acidity.
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8/2/2015 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points
A solid Champagne, always a crowd pleaser, but way over hyped by its fans. Always available at a high tariff on restaurant wine lists. There are much better alternatives from a price perspective!
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8/2/2015 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 91 Points
A bunch of wines at dinner with Friends (Taste): Gary opened this at the end of the night. Served cold, it was refreshing and woke my palate up. Light golden in color. The nose has lots of peaches, a bit of smoke, and light citrus. On the palate, there is some complexity. Nice mouthfeel. Good balance. Maybe it was just right at that point, but it exceeded my expectations.
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8/2/2015 - Jscalia Likes this wine: 90 Points
My favourite Champagne and certainly the best value. Veuve Cliquot might not be the best but for $35-$45, it cannot be beat. Loads of bubbles, great bread yeast notes on the nose and palate; refreshing mouthfeel.
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7/21/2015 - Gagan Gupta Likes this wine: 88 Points
Buttery mouthfeel, green apple, beautiful bottle and looks great in the glass, dry.
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7/17/2015 - hoservin wrote: 90 Points
Served chilled. Bouquet of apple, lemon peel, pear and melba toast. Apple, citrus, toast and mineral on the palate. Leads to a crisp, dry finish with balanced acidity and fine effervescence. Paired with grilled white pizza.
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7/5/2015 - agatti wrote: 92 Points
Lo Champagne della vedova Clicquot è uno dei migliori bianchi metodo Champenoise Francesi, iniseme a Dom Perignon e Moet & Chandon. Giallo di media intensità, brillantezza e lucentezza molto intensi. Profumi complessi ma non esagerati, il naso è assolutamente accarezzato e non disturbato. Bocca molto fine, indetica al naso, di fiori bianchi, lieviti, agrumi in fondo. Uno Champagne ottimo.
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7/4/2015 - corposo wrote: 91 Points
Fresh lemon citrus, good acidity balances well then leaves a creamy mousse of plain biscuit. Nice.
Good for a reception or wedding in the hot weather nice and refreshing.
Normal price £35.00 on offer 01-07-2015 for £30.00 ay Sainsbury's
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7/3/2015 - Lemmy-W wrote: 87 Points
kind of surprised. haven't had a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut for few years. To my surprise this was brutally brut with lots of oak and green apple. need to try another bottle later in coming weeks to see if there was something wrong with this one.
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6/20/2015 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 90 Points
I quite enjoyed this one.Got it at an early evening open air bistro in a relaxing mode. I like the weight on the palate, the mineral/chalky, nervy backbone and overall appearance in the mouth, nice bottle.
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6/19/2015 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Fluid and tensile, with loads of character, there's no denying the power and grace the Widow exudes. This bottle was endowed with a delicate mousse, tiny, active bead, loads of complexity, and full of stonefruit, citrus, brioche, and mineral goodness.
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6/18/2015 - forceberry wrote: 94 Points
An NV bottling with uncertain age, as the bottle does not disclose any information on the base vintage or disgorging date, but this specific bottle was aged for at least 5 years in a personal cellar - probably even longer.
Moderately yellow-green color, still surprisingly youthful. Somewhat developed, complex and attractive nose with lovely tertiary aromas of mixed nuts, English toffee and brioche with the fruity aromas of citrus fruits and apple tending towards lemon curd and bruised apple. Dry, moderately full-bodied and somewhat developed on the palate with nuanced flavors of roasted nuts, fudge, candied ginger, baked apple, some creamy notes, a little ripe citrus fruits and a hint of toffee or butterscotch. Balanced, high-ish acidity and fine, smooth mousse. The finish is remarkably long and surprisingly crisp with high acidity and prominent minerality. There are bright flavors of cream, candied lemon, chalky minerality, some fudge and a hint of apple peel bitterness.
A very impressive and thoroughly delicious Champagne. I've never been a big fan of VCP entry-level bottlings, but apparently they can turn out to be quite attractive once they start to develop some tertiary elements. I'm not sure whether this was aged in optimal conditions or closer to room temperature, but the result still was simply superb. Tasting this wine definitely worked as an incentive to let even the entry-level NVs age a little before popping 'em open.
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6/13/2015 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Dinner at Joel Robuchon, Monaco (Joel Robuchon, Monaco): I normally hold that Champagne tastes better en magnum, but served by the glass at Robuchon, Monaco, this was pleasant rather than good - a little step down from the last few surprisingly pleasing bottles I have had. The nose had a nice lift to it, with white fruit, apples and a little straw and yeast. On the palate, fine mousse and lemony acidity framed simple but pleasant white fruited notes. A little trial of lemon zest and mineral trailed away at the end.
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6/12/2015 - tgang Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice citrus and floral flavors with a dash of Lychee. No matter how many wonderful boutique Champagnes I drink, I will always get excited for Veuve!
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6/8/2015 - Normann Likes this wine: 87 Points
Strågul. Modne eple og lett toast. Mineraler og pære på smak. Fin og lite komplisert champagne
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6/8/2015 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Creamy, rich, powerful with that hint of reductive.
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6/1/2015 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 88 Points
NV Sparkling tasting session (Extra Space): Tasted blind.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Legs. Fine persistent bubbles.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of brioche, biscuit, yeast, citrus lemon. Classic champagne nose. Developing.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium flavour intensity, with flavours of citrus lemon, green apple, brioche, biscuit, yeast. Sharp and tart. Medium finish.
Good quality. Without a doubt, I guessed this was a classic Champagne.
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5/25/2015 - spotaha wrote:
While not a grand dame, a good go-to champagne that is always consistent.
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5/14/2015 - Hazevedo Likes this wine: 93 Points
Special NV champagne . I really like it
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5/10/2015 - drwine2001 wrote:
Unknown disgorgement date. Some wood on the nose. Generous dosage, some citrus and brioche. Nice mineral finish. A good, straightforward bottle.
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5/4/2015 - Jmph Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a fantastic Champagne - one of my go-to's. There are hints of yeast on the nose. It is respectably dry and consistent.
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4/29/2015 - skinut Likes this wine: 89 Points
Straightforward, not overly complex, but completely satisfying. Nice on the nose and palate, but not much length on the finish. Multiple beads seem to last longer than most bubblies. Decent for the sale price.
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4/26/2015 - stayhappy21 wrote: 88 Points
Tasted this wine over brunch at the Edge, Pan Pacific Hotel today to celebrate a friend's wedding.
Nice small bubbles that persisted for more than 30 minutes. Crispy, with notes of biscuit, kumquat and passion fruit.
Served well chilled on a Sunday afternoon always makes my day.
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4/19/2015 - mtred Likes this wine: 92 Points
My opinion is this champagne is one of the best in its price range, and even better than some of the higher-priced champagnes. Nice straw color, fine bubbles, crisp flavor, and a yeasty finish (not over the top). Best served very chilled.
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4/5/2015 - gconn57 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent dry champagne yeasty bright fresh
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4/4/2015 - Sundbyberg wrote: 88 Points
From a bottle that had been open for at least 24 hours and was at its end: Still a healthy amount of bubbles and quite a lot of acid. Great, red, baked, apples, however the acid is too sharp.
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3/29/2015 - conviction buy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Straw yellow, sweet white flower nose and bread. Fine bubbles that provide a zesty mouth feel with distinct Pinot aroma. Good balance of light sweetness made it almost complex. Value for money esp it is on promotion in town.
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3/27/2015 - Tannatastic Likes this wine: 91 Points
I think it only fair, after my last note giving this an 84 that I actually write the note on this one, which was infinitely better.
As to the debate about whether you can age it, well this one had been sat in a dark, damp corner of the cellar for nearly 4 years (so heaven knows it disgorgement date), and it seems to have done it good.
Creamy rather than lively mousse (nice), still fresh-but-mellow, acidity present but not biting, fruit hanging on in there but giving way to the yeasty brioche notes.
Perhaps the timing was lucky, but to give the Yellow Label NV its due, this was a superb bottle.
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3/25/2015 - smartmass wrote: 89 Points
yum
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3/15/2015 - forceberry wrote: flawed
An NV bottling with uncertain age, but the bottle is obviously quite old, judging by not only from its worn-out appearance, but also from its outdated label. The most noticeable element of the label is emphasis on the big black "REIMS" text. There is also CLICQUOT WERLE crest in the place of the VCP crest present in the modern labels. Estimated to be from the late 1970's.
Developed golden yellow color. The carbonation has seeped out from the wine, which is evident in the lack of effervescence in the glass. The nose is very mature and somewhat dusty with sweet aromas of roasted nuts, beeswax, honeyed dessert wine tones and oxidative Tawny Port hints. The wine is dry, light-bodied high in acidity on the palate with intense flavors of steely minerality, ripe citrus fruits, some yellow raisins and oxidative nutty and caramel flavors of Tawny Port. No carbonation. The finish is dry and mouth-cleansing with persistent oxidative flavors of caramel, roasted nuts and some fresh but slightly bruised apples.
This wine has obviously reached its peak years ago and gone downhill for a long time. Probably the wine has been stored so that the cork had dried out, letting the carbonation out and oxygen in. Although unfit for a rating, I must say this was surprisingly enjoyable a wine despite its overmature character - the wine really didn't taste faulty but instead like a light-bodied, dry tawny port with high acidity. I can imagine this wine could have been a wonderful pairing with right food.
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3/8/2015 - ParisWino Likes this wine: 88 Points
The world probably doesn't need another tasting note on VC Brut N/V, but I'm trying to live up to my New Year's resolution to write a note on every bottle I open this year, so, even though I didn't focus particularly closely on this wine... this is a very pleasant brut, consistent with the house style as I remember it. Notes of apple, citrus, hazelnuts and toast; medium-bodied, balanced acidity; very Goldilocks in that there is not any one note predominating. But also not as memorable as the Ruinart brut I had several weeks before.
(n.b., neglected to note disgorgement number, but was bought in December 2014 from a reliable, frequently updated source)
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2/26/2015 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Surprising much better than I remember it.
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2/21/2015 - Buick455 wrote: 89 Points
Lovely champagne. Fine bobbles. Pale yellow color. Palate was Citrus, Lime, however the balance was good. Fresh.
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2/21/2015 - GoldManjourides wrote: 90 Points
super yeasty. delicious. Definitely time to act on this one.
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2/17/2015 - Man in Black wrote:
The wine is clear and bright with a pale lemon colour and presence of many small bubbles.
The nose is clean and fully developed, showing medium intensity aromas of green fruit (yellow apple) and yeast (rye bread, cereal, toast, almonds, dough).
The wine is off-dry in the mouth with a medium(+) zesty acidity. It has a medium alcohol and a medium body with a creamy mousse. It has medium(+) intensity flavours of green fruit (yellow apple) and yeast (rye bread, cereal, toast, almonds, dough). The finish is long.
It is a very good quality wine. It has a lingering finish and concentrated flavours balancing the fresh acidity. It also shows complexity provided by autolytic notes, but a better example of this style would be even more complex.
Drink now, the wine is already fully developed, so there is no point in ageing it (at least my bottle was, Tom Stevenson considers it can develop well for 2-3 years after disgorgement).
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2/14/2015 - John Wine wrote: 88 Points
Not much of a champagne person, but really enjoyed it. Crisp start, and middle with a light fruity finish. Paid too much $45.00. Paired nicely with shellfish...and nibbling on potato chips.
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1/24/2015 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
4th Saturday Group Annual Champagne Tasting (Sue's): Darker in color than the others- this has likely been in Sue's cellar for a while. Hazelnut and vanilla notes give way to sautéed apple, marshmallow and vanilla custard. Ginger and pear on the palate, followed by nutmeg and marshmallow. Fine bead with nice acidity. 90-91 pts.
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1/23/2015 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Lawyer's Dinner + Karaoke (I) (Shin Yeh, Liang Court Singapore): Veuve Clicquot seems to have really improved the quality of its entry-level NV since Dominique Demarville took over the reins as Chef de Caves in 2009. I use to pillory the wine, but the last few bottles I have had have actually been pretty good. Tonight’s started with a pleasant nose of sweet white fruit, white peach and floral aromas with a little mineral scents on the sides. The palate was clean and balanced, with a fine mousse and well-integrated acidity lending a sense of finesse to way the wine’s white fruit and citrus notes were held together. Decent finish too, with a lift of lime peel and a little suggestion of minerality right at the end. Nicely put together and quite pleasant, this was a very decent NV.
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1/17/2015 - Victornj1 Likes this wine:
Excellent. Let it breathe
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1/17/2015 - BMCKIE99 wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful crispness, very tiny bubbles, slightly yeasty buttery
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1/6/2015 - ttuominen wrote: 87 Points
Very similar to previous note.
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1/3/2015 - Coachron13 wrote: 88 Points
Mixed reviews, wife thought it was pretty good, I thought it was too sweet and lacking any interesting taste or complexity. Averaged her 90 with my 86 for our composite score.
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1/2/2015 - slulkin Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very enjoyable all on it's own. Fine bubbles, crisp, well balanced and kept me coming back for more. Agree with Bam_Man's note from 1/1/15.
Only minor complaint was the $46 price tag, but purchased in a hurry at a large chain grocery store.
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1/2/2015 - Xfactor wrote: 91 Points
Most consistent house on the planet. Lemon, flinty minerals, crisp acidity, yeast and star fruit finish. Always a favorite on NYE.
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1/1/2015 - EpochMD Likes this wine: 89 Points
The wine is a nice pale-yellow. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Nice aroma of citrus and yeast on the nose. Aroma predicts the flavor - citrus, yeast, and traces of almond abound, found more green apple in the flavor than on the nose which was a pleasant surprise. The body is light/medium. The wine has bright texture, excellent fine bubbles as expected. The wine finishes medium and lingers a bit. Really nicely balanced. This is just a great go-to for any champagne-worthy occasion, impresses the champagne naive and pleases the snobs. Pricing is probably appropriate for a champagne that doesn't ever disappoint. Drink now, no need to wait.
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1/1/2015 - M. Anthony Lee wrote: 90 Points
My New Year's Eve champagne selection. This is a nice champagne. Smooth and creamy with light citrus flavors and a hint of toasted bread. Very fine mousse. It was an interesting contrast to the 2004 Pahlmeyer Merlot I had earlier. A tasty finish to end the evening (morning).
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1/1/2015 - Bam_Man Likes this wine: 90 Points
As noted by others, this is a remarkably consistent Champagne. The style of the house is unmistakable and distinctive. Crisp, bright and bone-dry, with subtle notes of apple, citrus and a hint of brioche on the clean, fresh finish. Not my favorite in terms of style, but very nice to try every once in a while.
50+5+12+16+7=90
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1/1/2015 - dase13 wrote: 90 Points
Color of yellow almost light gold. Scents of citrus (lemon). Tastes of citrus (lemon), some peach, and lots of acidity.
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1/1/2015 - ebad wrote: 90 Points
Average
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1/1/2015 - NutmegNative Likes this wine: 90 Points
Taste of yeast, bread, light citrus notes. A favorite of ours for many years. This was from a magnum bought from WTSO for $84 - a good crowd pleaser. This bottle had a bit more bracing acidity than is expected from VCP NV "Yellow" label (actually an orange colored label) - perhaps because of the magnum size, and the bottle could smooth a bit with further aging.
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1/1/2015 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 90 Points
New years eve at home: pure, clean, somewhat to energetic mousse, but holds its own.
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1/1/2015 - wihong wrote: 90 Points
4 Years old. Color: Medium Gold. Aroma: Jasmine, citrus, lemon, fresh mint, peach, orange. Palate Entry: Lemon, Candied orange, jasmine. Bready and yeasty with air. Mid-Palate: Nice acidity, blood orange sweetness. Finish: Slate, rust, jasmine, nice minerality. Very balanced, full-bodied Champagne with nice acidity and sweetness.
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12/31/2014 - IJC wrote:
The 6th and final bottle at a New Year's eve dinner, an appropriate time for a dense, rich, full bodied, and heavy champagne. By this time, one's capacity for exacting tasting notes is, shall we say, dulled, so much of my memory for the wine is based, I suspect, on prior exposures. That being said, a better choice may not have been possible. This VCP, served with a cheese course and immediately following a Recaredo (served with Paella) was solid, and stood up well to the rich flavors in the broad range of cheeses served.
On its own, or with lighter fare, or for those in search of a lighter, fruitier, bubbly, mineral or yeasty champagne, I'd recommend you look elsewhere.
Rated 0 on a scale of -1 to 3.
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12/31/2014 - rick.rohrer@mchsi.com wrote: 83 Points
I'm not an expert on champagnes, but this one was only ordinary. I would have expected much better for the price.
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12/31/2014 - riversedge Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, yeasty, white stone fruit, citrus. Creamy.
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12/31/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
According to CT this is my 17th N/V Veuve I have taste since joining CT in late 07, I am pretty sure I have tasted 3 or 4 times that many over the years. This bottle is very consistent to the house style, with plenty of yeast, citrus, kiwi, and their signature stone/slate finish. This bottle has crisp acidity and is quite dry for a N/V champagne. Happy New Year to all fellow CT members! Salud
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12/31/2014 - golfgirl#1 wrote: 90 Points
Enjoyed for New Year's Eve.
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12/30/2014 - PBL Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great powerful champagne. What one looks for in a NV, nice brioche, vanilla and almonds. Quite long, even surprisingly long for a simple NV. Went great with sushi.
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12/27/2014 - CamWheeler wrote: 89 Points
End of year sparkling wine tasting: Rose, lemon, floral and graphite on the nose. Has some sweetness but it is in the background with quite good acidity. Not complex but good to drink.
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12/27/2014 - H. Eugene Likes this wine: 98 Points
Excellent ! Best Champagne for the money. Incredible bouquet, great bubbles, great taste. Everyone should try a glass of this.
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12/27/2014 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Lots of oranges, refreshing
Nicely balanced
Off dry,
Not complex but extremely drinkable with no excess acidity
A real crowd-pleaser
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12/24/2014 - pomelo wrote: 88 Points
Bon, mais assez simple pour le prix.
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12/24/2014 - chablis28 wrote: 89 Points
Balanced flavors and pleasant enough but not a head turner. This will not evoke discussion. Picked this up for $37 and mostly worth that. I'd never pay more for it.
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12/24/2014 - wmccone54 wrote: 90 Points
Purchased on sale in the low $40's, which given the time of year is a good price; I haven't tried this in two years, so it's time to revisit. Always popular, widely available, and a quality, "crowd pleaser", it consistently delivers and usually doesn't disappoint.
A light golden color with lots of fine mousse and tiny bubbles. Displays yeasty aromas and flavors of poached pear, baked apple, some mildly tart lemon, brioche, and noticeable minerality. Initial entry leads me to believe the dosage is on the high side of brut, research confirms 10-11 g/l. There's definitely enough acidity to offset the higher dosage and make this an enjoyable experience. Great mouthfeel and a solid finish.
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12/22/2014 - graemeg wrote:
{cork} Very yeasty. Chardonnay-dominant it seems; medium bodied and very dry; fairly light for flavour, with quite coarse bubbles. Rather short finish. You pay for the name here methinks.
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12/21/2014 - partylikeakennedy wrote: 93 Points
You can never go wrong with the VC.
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12/19/2014 - duccio Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bollicina delicata e morbida. Tutt'altro che aggressiva. Scivola sulla lingua quasi senza toccarla. Fresco. Persistenza breve ma giusta per lasciare la bocca fresca. Delicatissimo. Gentile. Fantastico!
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12/15/2014 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 90 Points
A beautiful nose of unripe peach, apricot, hints of caramel and fresh toast rose up from the glass. On the palate, it showed tart apple with fine bubbles and a lasting note of minerals and spring florals.
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12/13/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Poured by the glass at the holiday party. A good, consistent champagne for the holidays. Great also because it can now be purchased around $40/btl.
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12/13/2014 - falp wrote: 88 Points
already weak / few perlage
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12/10/2014 - fearlesswine Likes this wine:
Rich golden tint in the glass; a slight raisiny note on the nose coupled to a deep and sensual wiff of fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits. Surprisingly firm on the palate from what I expected from the supple aromatics, the acidity and structure didn't so much deliver strong flavor impressions, but instead provided room for wandering thoughts to find their way into the wine, in the way that a gracious host might provide accommodations for a visiting houseguest.
Tasted on the same day as Moet Imperial Brut, I found the Veuve to have more backbone and finesse, but less palate weight or richness. Give the Moet to the romantic, but save the Veuve for the philosopher in your family!
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12/6/2014 - Osiris021 wrote: 88 Points
No formal notes.
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12/6/2014 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 88 Points
crisp and clean to open up the office party evening
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12/5/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Another nice showing from one of my favorite house Champagnes. Crisp acidity, plenty of yeasty flavors and aromas, hints of lemon, kiwi, slate, brut dry. This bottle and I emphasize this bottle delivered everything I could asked in a house champagne, except the price!
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12/4/2014 - EMichels wrote: 87 Points
Exactly as expected; Solid but uninteresting
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12/3/2014 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Tasting pour. Solid showing, yeast, citrus, chalky minerality, medium finish. Interestingly I find this can be really good or just a tad underwhelming. 89+pts.
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11/30/2014 - aChave wrote: 89 Points
Light gold. Light effervescence but persistent. Toast & yeast on the nose and on the taste. Better 1/2 bottle than I've had in a while....
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11/27/2014 - Primordialsoup Does not like this wine:
Just ok early but slid to nail polish within an hour. Maybe a 7-8 year old bottle.
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11/26/2014 - winesteward Likes this wine: 86 Points
Not bad at all. Full-bodied, bready and toasty. Well done for a basic brut. Good with sushi and tempura.
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11/22/2014 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant Ratatouille *, Haarlem, NL): A good Veuve Clicquot, fruit of red apple, has energy and freshness, nice complexity and depth.
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11/15/2014 - Jewellb449 wrote:
90 points WS, ST, WEr
Drink now through 2016
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11/15/2014 - Ibetian Likes this wine: 90 Points
It's become standard for winos to dis this wine, but I find it to be consistently good, crisp, clean, classic bubbles.
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11/14/2014 - Dovberg Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lime, dark bread, some cortisone on the right forward nose.
Very good, hard-on-the-edge acid balanced by good brioche and fruit. Feels young and rough. Some bitterness in the end.
Newly deg needs time.
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11/11/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 90 Points
At a retailer tasting. Always consistent, rarely changing. Fresh with berry and brioche notes. 90 points.
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11/8/2014 - andreguima Likes this wine: 90 Points
pale golden colour, with only a few streams of tiny bubbles. Rich aromas of almonds and marzipan, yeasty dough and biscuits fill the air. On the palate, a moderately rich, creamy texture is balanced out by soft acidity. The mousse is gentle at first, and rapidly fades until its presence is barely noticeable, while the flavour profile builds into a yeasty finale. A lovely example of NV Champagne.
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10/29/2014 - cmcmullen wrote:
Pat's CEO Celebration - Oct. 28, 2014
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10/25/2014 - Nojomoschwa Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Hadn't had this for years. Apparently with good reason. Fat, blowzy, big bubbles, lack of complexity and short finish.
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10/24/2014 - ttuominen wrote: 87 Points
N: Yellow apples, loads of biscuits and yeasty notes. Not particularly fresh on the nose. Some marzipan and a tough of varnish.
P: Lots of big bubbles, yellow fruit, apples. A bit hollow on the mid-palate. Medium bready finish.
O: Not my favourite style, lacking a bit of freshness. Not the best value.
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10/21/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 87 Points
Veuve Clicquot Dinner (Boss Shepherd's - Washington DC): Nothing surprising here: toasted biscuits, lemon peel, white flowers and notes of chalk. Tangy but creamy with flavors of lemon peel, sliced apples and apricot, backed up by notes of buttered biscuits, toasted bread and some chalky-mineral components. Always reliable and refreshing. Served from magnums.
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10/19/2014 - Mlermontov wrote: 89 Points
The Great Schintzel Dinner at Eric's and Deb's: turns out i have had this before. and the note is similar. I am still not a person who likes sparklers. toasty, brioche and sweet citrus notes. bit of creaminess in the mid. lime and zest. nice finish
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10/11/2014 - stayhappy21 wrote: 90 Points
Opened the wine today over lunch to celebrate my wife's birthday at Imperial Treasure Herbal Restaurant at Riverview Hotel. (They will waive the corkage if you ask nicely.)
Brisk effervescence that lasted for 30 minutes. Flavourful with a dry finish. Some dry lemon and biscuits notes. Brilliant when it comes to complementing dim sum dishes.
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9/20/2014 - Thirsty1 wrote:
Good ole' Veuve
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9/19/2014 - lepetitchateau wrote: 86 Points
I am liking the Veuve Clicquot yellow label less and less....
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9/12/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Well made NV house champagne, yeasty nose, nice effervescence lemon, crisp acidity, minerals, never going to blow you away with complexity, but still some nice bubbly.
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9/7/2014 - svlindaas@gmail.com wrote:
I liten eske på soverommet
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9/2/2014 - Marc wrote: 88 Points
Glengarry Grand Tasting - Day 2; 9/1/2014-9/2/2014 (Glengarry Wines and Spirits, Victoria Park, Auckland, New Zealand): Great example of the house style. Quite commercial, with the impression of a sweet finish. Textbook bead, and mouthfeel. Medium body and refined balance. Layered and complete in a classy and easy to understand style.
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9/1/2014 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Hey, it's pretty good.
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8/30/2014 - Wineson Likes this wine: 90 Points
really nice
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8/23/2014 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always delicious.
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8/21/2014 - gwkozar wrote: 92 Points
what i expect a entry champage to be. Dry, creamy, acid, some biscuit. not complex, but very nice.
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8/17/2014 - peterk Likes this wine: 90 Points
A new batch, I guess. This was crisp yet soft with perfect acidity. Great summer Champagne. I hope the rest of my bottles are like this - drink up, regardless, as this is in a good place.
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8/13/2014 - brujazz wrote: 90 Points
Veuve has a touch of everything that is like able and enjoyable in Champagne. Very reliable and always available. Can you do better for the price? Absolutely and I almost always do, but Veuve never disappoints. So, you don't have to hesitate when you want a bottle of bubbly.
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8/7/2014 - Brnshj22 wrote:
A solid NV. Degorged 2/2013.
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8/5/2014 - Superfinch wrote: 78 Points
Not bad for commercial champagne
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8/1/2014 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
Once again an outstanding bottle for what it was. From my parents cellar just resting for almost six years. That's all it needs.
Delicate bubbles for an intoxicating nose with aromas of white fruits and fine pastries.
Easy drink, perfect pairing food with any complexity to develop.
De nuevo una botella buenísima para lo que era. Rescatada de la bodeguita de mis padres después de casi solo seis años. Eso es todo lo que necesita.
Delicadas burbujas para una intoxicante nariz con aromas a frutas blancas y pastelería fina.
Trago fácil, perfecto para acompañar comida sin ninguna complejidad.
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7/31/2014 - PSPatrick wrote: 88 Points
The wine was bright, medium yellow-golden in colour, with intense, fine perlage, and offered lemon peal and bread on the nose. On the palate the wine showed lemon, apple, a hint of peach and bread, paired with creamy mousse, lively, medium-plus acidity and very good length. The medium-bodied Champage had moderate complexity, but was balanced and very fresh.
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7/24/2014 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very light nose--a little bit of straw. Very pleasant mouth coating bubbles, green and red apple flavors, nice balance of acid and a pleasant finish. Not a good QPR, but I suppose you aren't worried about this if you're buying the name...
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7/19/2014 - Papies wrote: 87 Points
Good NV champagne and an all rounder but that's about it.
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7/6/2014 - jviz wrote: 90 Points
VCP is a staple, limited bottle to bottle variation in my experience. Distinct, tart, mineral, even a shade bitter, but always good
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7/3/2014 - H. Eugene wrote: 95 Points
Excellent. I would definitely purchase again. Excellent ! shared with Pam, Carmen, Rodrigo and Maria
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6/16/2014 - WMWG Does not like this wine:
Pale in the glass with a slight gold hue. Sharp on the nose and palate with some citrus, yeast and marzipan, as other have noted. Decent finish, though I find the flavors to be flat and the body lacking finesse. Frankly, its just not very good.
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6/14/2014 - lepetitchateau wrote: 87 Points
Fine but far from special.
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6/12/2014 - chbeaumont wrote: 86 Points
Sound.
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6/7/2014 - jens.thogersen wrote: 86 Points
Bottle has been stores for about three years.
Aroma bread, citrus, marzipan. Somewhat nice nose, not the mist impressive.
Palate is nicer then the aroma. Quite some Green fruit like green Apples, The acidity is very nice. Not to harsh, lingers on for quite some time.
Overall ok but not more. For the money there are som many more with better qpr.
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5/27/2014 - cab blends wrote: 90 Points
Pinot Noir based. Light small bubbles - apple dry
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5/24/2014 - urbantriathlete Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very typical champagne with some additional fruit overtone.
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5/18/2014 - BMCKIE99 wrote: 89 Points
Not as saline based as previous veuves
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5/17/2014 - WineCenturyAZ wrote: 87 Points
Light straw in the glass, millions of tiny bubbles, notes of pear, nice minerality, balanced acidity and notes of chalkiness. Old reliable.
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5/17/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Funny, its been a long time since I have tasted the orange label. Fresh, stronger, richer and in many respects, much much better than say a decade ago.
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5/17/2014 - Sundbyberg wrote: 90 Points
On a consistently high level.
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5/11/2014 - Patrick - winereviewer.com.au wrote: 91 Points
Purchased in early 2014, so assumed to be a 2013 disgorgement, but until Champagne houses start labelling it will be hard to know.
The wine is a mature yellow in colour, the nose is developed with white peach and creamy almondmeal characters.
The palate shows a layered expression of white nectarine and peach that has a full mouthfeel and fine bead, the wine has good mineral acidity that keeps it lively and balanced.
Review Link - www.winereviewer.com.au (drink from 2014-2017)
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5/10/2014 - mpholiday Likes this wine: 91 Points
Gf and I tried this one out tonight, and it is by far one of the best Champagne values we've yet to come across. It's light, crisp flavor, and fruity nose, left us wishing for more after the bottle was consumed. I'm typically skeptical of anything NV, but this has won us over.
Would definitely try again.
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5/9/2014 - yofog wrote: 79 Points
From 375...I just had to try it, but wasn't going to go for a whole bottle. Old sneaker nose at first, which blew off after a few minutes. Decidedly neutral palate, very soft, little acid presence of any kind, could have been mistaken for middle-of-the-road Cava if tasted blind. Actually, Cava has great acid, so not even that. Opened up a bit more after 15 minutes with a hint of very basic bready character, but really undeveloped, and some pear syrup (I thought I read somewhere that this was 9 g/L, but it didn't come across that way). Would be an acceptable entry level non-Champagne sparkling wine, but considering what they charge for this stuff wholesale, it's a joke. Not bad wine, just really basic and neutral.
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4/28/2014 - pdemaio wrote: 92 Points
Tasting wonderfully. Showing some age, but wearing it well.
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4/26/2014 - AllRed wrote: 91 Points
4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (Rick & Cris'): From magnum. Fresh and lively, with orchard fruit, lemon pith, almond and yeast aromas with a pleasant toasty undertone. Medium coarse bead, with yeasty apple and almond notes on the palate.
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4/25/2014 - smartmass wrote: 87 Points
Not what I expected
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4/19/2014 - TampaMark wrote: 87 Points
Did not cellar, but still had life let in it.
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4/18/2014 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 89 Points
Split. We do drink a lot of this, but it was overshadowed by the Roederer last night
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4/14/2014 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Meh. Seemed middle of the road to me with light acid. What I appreciated is that it didn't come off sweet or too commercial but other than that, nothing special.
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4/1/2014 - sdchevs Likes this wine: 87 Points
Consistent. Dependable. Yeasty nose; decent acids.
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3/30/2014 - Scruff wrote:
Darker in colour with lots of pear, hints of lemon meringue, fine bubbles after 5 years in the cellar and better than the first bottle of the double pack. Just ok and not that memorable a champagne.
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3/29/2014 - gwkozar Likes this wine: 87 Points
POP. clean, green apple, yeast, off dry, medium-hi acids, good finish.
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3/29/2014 - Marquette Warrior Likes this wine: 87 Points
I liked this one but it does not compare to M&C White Star (it is no longer made) which was far better and a little cheaper
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3/16/2014 - Motz wrote: 88 Points
More enjoyable this time around. More appealing bouquet, fruit blossoms, citrus, and yeast. Charming bubbles on a rounded, sturdy frame that features lively acidity. Chalk, limestone, yeast, citrus, and floral elements throughout. A nice value.
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3/15/2014 - Wine Sparty Likes this wine: 90 Points
Aroma has some east and hints of green apple. Taste is very juicy, with bits of green apple. Not too dry at all.
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3/8/2014 - @VisserMartijn Likes this wine: 89 Points
APPEARANCE: clear, bright; medium gold; persistant creamy mousse; medium bubbles
NOSE: clean; medium+ intensity; flavours: bruised apple, green apple, lemon, autolytic character (yeasty, brioche, toasty); fully mature
PALATE: off-dry; high acidity; medium body; medium alcohol; creamy persistant mousse, medium+ finish; medium+ flavour intensity; flavour characteristics: as per nose: green apple, lemon, lime, bruised apple, brioche, yeasty notes
READINESS FOR DRINKING: Drink now, not intended for further ageing
FURTHER REMARKS: From half bottle. Very good. Typical NV Champagne, with good concentration, fine complexity and elegant combination of fruit and autolytic character.
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2/28/2014 - Shaddo wrote:
Average.
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2/22/2014 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Another nice showing, flint, yeast, lemon, kiwi, hints of apple, firm acidity, most importantly plenty dry/brut for my palate. As is the case for most champagnes house or vintage, overpriced!
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2/21/2014 - alabunka wrote: 91 Points
excellent champagne that everyone understands - go to bubbly for celebrations, especially birthdays - everyone had fun drinking it and it never fails to delight-
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2/15/2014 - EMan1959 wrote: 95 Points
Smooth, great bubbly...
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2/15/2014 - Harley1199 Likes this wine:
From my parents cellar.
What a difference makes four years laying down.
Citrius essence blows away and you get here a sweet marzipan aroma followed by a softie palate with a light bubble and a shortie aftertaste.
Matched nicely an Abanda rice.
De la bodega de mis padres.
Menuda diferencia hacen cuatro años descansando.
La esencia a cítricos se fue y lo que tienes aquí es un aroma a mazapán dulce seguido por una boca suave con una burbuja fina y un postgusto cortito.
Acompañó perfectamente a un arroz abanda.
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2/14/2014 - Risky Likes this wine: 85 Points
past its prime for sure; slightly flat, and had a very weak "pop" when the cork was opened. slightly tart.
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2/8/2014 - optionoptionoption wrote: 88 Points
Drank on New Years. A little astringent for my tastes, but still a classic.
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2/1/2014 - blakel Likes this wine: 89 Points
Perfectly satisfying but nothing special.
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1/12/2014 - Vintomas wrote: 87 Points
Light to medium yellow colour, with good mousse. Nose with ripe yellow fruit, apple, pear and some peach, some herbaceous notes, some bread, some spice and a hint of nuts. A classical Champagne nose going in the fruity and "Pinoty" direction. Medium bodied, dry but not bone dry, the palate is rather fruity with a dominance of yellow and red apples, with some white currants, a hint of citrus, good acidity, rather spicy, and with an aftertaste of apples. This Champagne goes in the foody and spicy direction, the dominance of Pinot can be felt, and it is classical in its notes. 87 p.
This was a recently purchased bottle.
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1/11/2014 - BVal wrote: 90 Points
Recently purchased bottle from Costco:
Color: light yellow, adequate mousse with tiny bubble stream. Pleasant nose of apples, a little bread. Medium-bodied palate, showing some pleasant pinot aspects. Less austere and acidic than the last bottle of this purchased a few years ago. While still Brut, this seems to have a little more built in sweetness than that bottle and a nice, smooth finish. I liked it and so did everyone else. I would assume fairly recent disgorgement since I think Costco has a pretty good turnover selling quite a few pallets of these each Holiday season.
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1/11/2014 - Jonclark99 wrote: 88 Points
Dry. With vanilla tones. Nice to drink.
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1/5/2014 - Utopia3 wrote:
it's junk.
Always has been
Just a pretty label
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1/5/2014 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 90 Points
Three bottles from different years now drunk and enjoyed. Consistent characteristics and quality in every bottle. Clean and crisp, thousands of tiny bubbles. Apple and pear flavors, yeasty. Everyone liked it--a lot.
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1/5/2014 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Judith's 70th Birthday Party (St. Paul, MN): Good but at almost $40 a bottle not something I would buy. Minerals, lemons, chalk and pear. Medium finish.
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1/3/2014 - Baron Slick wrote: 88 Points
Medium straw, lazy bead, medium mousse. Yeasty, musty, nose and flavors of stonefruit, apples, citrus, biscuits, and spices typical of NV Veuve. This was good, but mature, if not haggard, and in short supply of much needed freshness. This bottle was served after finishing a bottle of 2004 La Grande Dame. Perhaps I'm being unkind?
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1/3/2014 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Judith's Big Birthday Bash (Jan's Place, St. Paul, MN): Light gold color. Drank 1 glass over 15 minutes. This was back to a better bottle again, fresh and crisp, nice citrus, light and balanced.
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1/3/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote: 87 Points
From 375mL. Quite lively aromas of yeasty lemon citrus, cinnamon, and white flowers. The linear palate features a medium fine mousse and opening tart green apple, later transitioning to lemon/lime citrus, baking spice, and chalky minerals. Really enjoyable, if a bit standard. Drink or hold.
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1/2/2014 - kcsteve Likes this wine:
I thought I would buy a somewhat nice Champagne for a change for New Year's. I really liked this bottle but since I'm not a regular drinker of this style I didn't score.
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1/1/2014 - DRS-Inc wrote: 86 Points
Drank while ringing in the New Year 2014 @ River's Edge in Yonkers by courtesy of bartender "Han'some" Irish Jerry. Served chilled in plastic flute. Still a novice with Champs, but picked up a little reduction in this one. Fine and tight mousse with vibrant bubbles. Toasty with delicate fruit notes of apple, pear & touch of grapefruit along with underlying honey, yeast & slate notes. Sufficiently dry with flinty minerality, crisp acidity, and a short clean finish. (86-87)
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1/1/2014 - louis cyr Likes this wine:
Quelle belle façon de débuter l'année 2014!
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1/1/2014 - RobertDwyer wrote: 89 Points
There's a soda pop quality to this. Grapefruit, ginger ale, a bit of yeast. Flavorful but with some accompanying harsh edges.
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1/1/2014 - Fwmsmeets wrote: 82 Points
Disappointment, some apple and pear, but overall too harsh acids and even the bubbles not as refined
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12/31/2013 - SuperSomm wrote:
Light straw yellow colour. Citrus and pear on the nose. Taste of sweet biscuits and pear, green apples in the end. A good, but commercial champagne.
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12/31/2013 - Livermore wrote: 83 Points
Not my cup of tea. Too simple and no complexity. Nothing wrong with it, but a bit dull.
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12/31/2013 - acbc Does not like this wine: 79 Points
New year's eve at home. Apple, citrus nose, heavily carbonated. Too acidic? The three who consumed only thought it was merely okay.
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12/31/2013 - eldiabloazul Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice...crisp and delicious...happy new year y'all
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12/31/2013 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Fresh, balanced and slightly more than simple; ready to go. A shout out for the dosage on this one. Not something I'd purchase for myself, but when it's being handed out at a holiday party, I'm obliged to investigate. 12,0% abv
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12/31/2013 - Lublu Likes this wine: 91 Points
Citrus notes (lemon and lime) in the nose. Bubbles in profusion, very well formed. Perlage fine and prolonged. In the mouth a certain rusticity (seems to me it needs more time in the bottle). Missing the flavors of toasted. Anyway shows personality and charm. Happy 2014. Cheers ...
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12/29/2013 - smileBD Likes this wine: 86 Points
Very good, solid champagne. I enjoy it but I don't love it.
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12/29/2013 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Very nice, big toasty flavors, lemon, honey, good balance, plenty dry. Paired with shrimp cocktail!
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12/28/2013 - RobertB321 Likes this wine: 95 Points
A wonderful aroma of orange blossom with a hint of brown sugar. Not too dry and not too acidic. A real pleasure. The one I tried did not have "Ponsardin" on the main label.
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12/28/2013 - Bob and Joli wrote: 90 Points
Doesn't have the depth or sophistication of a high-end champagne, but a good product nonetheless. Not too sweet. Bubbles emerge quickly and fully. Notes stay consistent throughout the time it is open.
Good product to open a dinner party, at a reasonable price.
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12/26/2013 - Tannatastic wrote: 84 Points
Roll the dice and see what you're going to get with Veuve NV. I'm afraid this time, the dice weren't in our favour. I'll add its been wonderful on other occasions. But not this time, just average.
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12/22/2013 - PDX-S wrote: 85 Points
Moderately pronounced nose of crisp saline, talc, and zwieback toast.
Dry and lean upon entry, there is plenty of crisp acid, and a fine and persistent mousse.
The palate reinforces and expands on the nose with clean flavors of green apple skin, lemon curd, mineral, and toasty brioche notes.
Nothing wrong with this champagne at all, although nothing really outstanding or memorable either. Just a good, inoffensive set of bubbles with all the requisite parts.
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12/22/2013 - LongViewCellars wrote: 90 Points
Solid champagne for the price, though I prefer to spend a bit more on the rare occasions I drink bubbly and get something with a bit more depth.
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12/21/2013 - WineSloth Likes this wine: 90 Points
As good as ever.
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12/21/2013 - Le Vinophile wrote: 86 Points
Robe or pâle. Nez relativement discret avec des notes de mie de pain et de fraises sucrées. Belle fraîcheur en bouche, belle acidité. Relativement fermé toutefois. Agréable mais trop discret pour le prix.
Light gold, it presents a discrete nose with bread and sweet strawberries aroma. Fresh with nice acidity but a bit expensive.
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12/21/2013 - Locki Does not like this wine: 84 Points
Yet more proof the French dump their undrinkable dross on us unsuspecting bumpkin convicts. And they charge us royally for the privilege as well. Sharp acidic fruit dominates. It registers a grand zero on the complexity scale with no hints of yeast, toastiness or anything else to lift the wine. Was this even aged on the lees? The finish is medium long but it is just a continuation of the citrus acidity that overpowers all else. I took off an extra 3 points for the profound disappointment. I'm going back to sparkling Tassie wines.
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12/20/2013 - Spl232 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistantly solid.
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12/8/2013 - Aparritz wrote: 87 Points
Nothing too special. Question the value for the price.
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12/7/2013 - The Masked Sommelier wrote:
I've had this in the cellar for two years. Once the mousse was gone, there was very little effervescence. It was closer to a still wine that sparkling. Not being a fan of the Yellow Label (I love Veuve's Rare Vintages), I prefer it with a bit of age. No notes, but the cork had no elasticity, it was a bit oxidized with nutty aromas.
My dad gets a bottle of this every Christmas. I'll wait another year before drinking the one he got last year.
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12/6/2013 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Vin Chicago Holiday Champagne Tasting (Chicago, IL): Tasting, brief note. Like what you should always expect from Veuve - some apple, some peach, some faint sweet hints, very easy and simple.
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12/5/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Surdyk's Holiday Champagne Tasting (Surdyk's, Mpls, MN): Tasting pour. This was good, not quite as vibrant as bottles over the last couple years though. I believe these are fairly recent released bottles. Never bad, and sometimes can be quite rewarding.
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12/5/2013 - Motz wrote: 86 Points
Thought this was edgy with an element of harshness. Notes of wet concrete, minerals, yeast. Somewhat disjointed mouthfeel. Finish drops off quickly.
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12/2/2013 - Jmwalt1 wrote: 87 Points
Pear , peach. Dry.
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12/1/2013 - cos65 wrote:
(A blend of ~ 50% pinot noir, 20% pinot meunier, 30% Chardonnay. About 25 - 40% reserve wine to maintain typicity)
Very standard benchmark Champagne. This bottle was light colored, nice mousse, but with a bit of a pithy feel at the end. This is what my mind imagines when I think Champagne.
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11/30/2013 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
Classic house blend, yeasty with citrus and mineral notes.
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11/28/2013 - Tonythefish wrote: 88 Points
Seemed a little flat - but for the price a good buy in Champagne
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11/28/2013 - swivel112 wrote: 90 Points
Found on sale < $40 and couldn't refuse because I know it's a favorite of our Thansgiving guests. Always consistent and in a style that is very easy drinking and delicious.
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11/22/2013 - drdecanto Likes this wine: 92 Points
I was weaned on this some 25 years ago. Back then, I could buy this in Mag for less than a 750 is these days. It was the "house" champagne. These days I'm content with Prosecco...
Well let me say I settle for Prosecco. I bought a couple of these and if money's not an impediment to pleasure, then these give me much more pleasure then any of the Proseccos I have been writing about for the last year or so. Much better also than the various US methode champenoise wines that I also like quite a lot at 1/3 to 1/2 the cost. So, if you've got the bucks, this will please. Much more focused and finessed. Mousse is tight and fine.
Makes me want to try some of the other NV Brut favs from years past like Bollinger, Taittinger, Nicolas Feuillatte.
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11/16/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 88 Points
Tasted next to an NV Moet Chandon. Veuve makes so many cases of this a year that the quality varies between bottles. Golden straw, fine bead, medium mousse. Typical Veuve aromas of stonefruit and apples, citrus and brioche, vanilla and yeast. The palate was good but lacked freshness and the typical vibrancy and energy you've come to expect from good NV champagne. Can't see it happening anytime soon but we need disgorgement dates on NV bottles... wankers.
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11/15/2013 - cdmoky wrote: 90 Points
Medium golden. Getting some raisin and honey. Not what I would expect but very pleasing. Still with very nice bubbles and acid.
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11/14/2013 - asheio wrote: 87 Points
Not too expressive nose, some yeast, yellow apples and minerals. Quite "round", some residual sugar, ok acidity. Nothing wrong with it, just lacking some personality.
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11/5/2013 - MDRwinos wrote: 91 Points
Steady as she goes. Always a crowd. fav.
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11/4/2013 - sdchevs Likes this wine: 87 Points
Familiar Veuve Clicquot yeasty nose; minerals, stone fruit; mid-body; semi-delicate bubbles; fruity finish; a little short.
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11/2/2013 - MetalMax14 wrote:
- Light gold color with medium pearls and has flavours of grapefruit, melon and peach.
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11/1/2013 - Petaluma wrote: 89 Points
A little past it's prime.
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10/28/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 82 Points
Opened a .375 ML bottle to pair with Osetra caviar only to be let down. The active bead and foam were present but it lacked freshness, displaying musty, dank, oxidized aromas and flavors. Just didn't taste right; possibly a touch corked? A disappointment. .
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10/26/2013 - aekenback wrote: 84 Points
Korrekt men opersonligt
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10/24/2013 - gripNsip wrote:
From half-bottle over dinner: Sweet, yummy, easy style that mom consumed far faster than she should have. A touch oxidative and I venture to say this half-bottle had a bit of age on it as it had flavors of caramel covered apples. The residuals sugar was well balanced with acidity and made this super easy to consume as an aperitif. The last bottle of this I had wasn't very good, this bottle was really quite good.
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10/19/2013 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Haven't had VC in a long while and enjoyed this one. A very drinkable style, with large bubbles and very little of the citric elements that can make champagne need food. So good toast, caramel and light yeast with just enough grapefruit to create balance.
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10/18/2013 - Hjellen wrote: 89 Points
No surprices here, a really good everyday champagne!!
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10/17/2013 - CamWheeler wrote: 89 Points
Champagne Tasting: Lemon pie, apple, graphite and lime. Bright palate with plenty of acidity. The fruit has intensity and doesn't have pervasive sweetness like some of the other entry level wines tried tonight. Better than I expected and have experienced in the past with this label.
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10/13/2013 - jsebiri wrote:
Bought a few Mags back in 2010 from Acker auction , had one this morning Brunch .....very light and easy drinking , a little apple , really nice champagne
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10/12/2013 - Buick455 wrote: 89 Points
Very nice. Fine bobbles. Citrus, Lime dominate the palate. fresh and young.
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10/2/2013 - Sundbyberg wrote: 90 Points
Much more mature than my previous bottle.
Well balanced and seems to be fully integrated with citrus on top of a bed of bread. Great mousse and bubbles. Impecable.
Absolutely a very correct champagne, but also a bit average.
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9/30/2013 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Dinner with Monthly Group at ITSPD (Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, Paragon): I must say I have not always been a fan of these entry-level VC bottlings, and have even panned a couple of bottles over the past few years. However, the two bottles that we had tonight were both surprisingly (and consistently) good. Nothing spectacular mind you, but they came across as very proficient, well-made NV Champagnes, which is not something I would have said or previous releases (many of which ranged from boring to dire). The nose here showed pleasant notes of apples and lemons riding on little bits of yeast and cream. That was picked up on the nicely balanced palate as well, where lemony notes, a touch of apple and perhaps sweeter, peachy suggestions where dripped with a few dollops and cream. A round, fleshy character and nice, gentle mousse made for a good mouthfeel. Decent finish too, with bits of mineral and spice. Unspectacular, but nicely put together - this was a nice accompanaiment to a Cantonese meal. Much better than usual. If they keep producing straight NVs like that, I may well purchase some myself.
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9/28/2013 - alexandersingh wrote: 88 Points
Dry, crisp, mellow soft bubbles. Paired nicely with peaches, cheese crostini.
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9/21/2013 - farinas wrote: 90 Points
Crisp freshwater breeze, silky perfume, tiny bubbles, and a zest of citrus. Palate feels off-dry and has a syrupy dosage finishing light and crisp with a note of orange peel. Inviting and harmonious but lacking complexity and identity.
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9/17/2013 - CWang wrote: 90 Points
Very nice aromas of fresh apples, cantaloupes, peaches, pineapples, and whipped cream, plus some caramel and yellow flowers; the palate, quite dry and somewhat acidic, with apples, french toast, grapefruits, and ripe pears; the finish, abruptly short with some tropical fruits and wet pebbles; overall, 90+ points; wished the palate and the finish could have kept up with the nose.
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9/16/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Bright, golden straw, with tiny bubbles and an airy foam. Veuve seems to always have it all: toast, citrus, stonefruit, green apples, and spice notes, combined with length, complexity, balance, structure, and nervy acidity. Always consistent and rarely disappoints.
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9/5/2013 - natoamaral wrote: 92 Points
What a Champagne! Enjoyed celebrating with the family the purchase of our new apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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8/30/2013 - eshor wrote:
Shared with great friends!
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8/25/2013 - wineshaman wrote: 91 Points
This bottle had a nose of freshly baked bread that was still in the oven. The palate was dry, with lemon, mango minerals and lively acidity. Best house champagne I have had in a while!
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8/22/2013 - DonalOB wrote: 87 Points
VC dinner
Pale yellow. Light biscuit with clean citrus.
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8/18/2013 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 89 Points
I love this champagne. Consistently good every time. Enjoyed on my friend Larry's 60th birthday.
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8/16/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 91 Points
Impromtu Afternoon and Evening of Mixed Wines (Rocknroller's (Kevin's)): Light gold color. Nose of crème brule, cream, citrus, apple, light toast. The palate is consistent, quite elegant, showing good balance and nice minerality. None of the chalkiness. This was the last of a group of bottles purchased two years ago.
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8/16/2013 - WMWG wrote:
Bright and fresh with strong, cutting acidity. A bit much for my taste. Green apple and lemon dominate the nose and palate, I wish it had more of a yeasty / nutty component.
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8/15/2013 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
At Aquashard: fine, harmonious, tangy
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8/7/2013 - peterk wrote: 84 Points
Good Champagne - clean and fresh, but a little too much acid for my palate.
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8/2/2013 - hoservin wrote: 89 Points
Apple, pear, white peach, toast and lemon. Fine effervescence. Crisp, dry finish with good acidity. Paired with fried shrimp.
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7/28/2013 - Yme wrote:
From a magnum. Medium yellow, maybe a little darker suggesting it has some age in it. Clean, fresh nose with plenty of ripe green apples, pears and citrus with notes of summer flowers and slatey minerals. Medium bodied with refreshing acidity. Medium(+) intensity palate full of ripe pears and apples as well as citrus fruits. Secondary and tertiary characteristics appear very muted. Medium length.
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7/25/2013 - ViticultureShock Likes this wine: 95 Points
Always love this basic champagne. Fairly dry for a Brut. Yeasty with subtle fruit.
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7/22/2013 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 89 Points
A private lunch (Restaurant The Barn, Coworth Park Hotel, Ascot, UK): There is no doubting the complexity of the blend (up to 200 different wines) and of the wine. The house style is also clearly recognisable; balance and harmony are beyond question. And yet this seems to come at the expense of precision and definition - it is so well blended that the component parts get lost - or are there just to many of them? Good wine none the less but competent rather than interesting.
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7/19/2013 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
Est. about 8-10 years aged in excellent storage after purchase; Yeast, hint of dry musty earthiness; old apricot, lost primary fresh fruit notes and even citrus notes, turning to earth and toffee. Medium fine bubbles, a bit flabby, but nothing wrong here. 87-88
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7/15/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
All nice, drank when friends came over and had some in the pool.
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7/12/2013 - Atreyu wrote: 80 Points
Plump yellow fruit,, lacking freshness. Probable 06 or 07 base, nowhere near the quality of the 08 base.
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7/7/2013 - Lulu2 wrote: 89 Points
Post first Duathlon!:-) yay!!
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7/1/2013 - graemeg wrote:
NobleRottersSydney - blind Shiraz (Verde, East Sydney): {cork, 12%} (Stephen) Verve’s standard nv Brut cops a bit of flak these days, and not without reason. Not this bottle, which has had the unexpected advantage of being cellared post-purchase for 13 years. Light, renmarkably fresh nose of bread and toast. There’s a bit more age evident on the palate, with a meaty, game-like quality to the flavours, but it’s never stale. Ticks all the medium boxes; the bubbles still have plenty of verve, and the wine finishes dry and medium length. Very good indeed.
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6/29/2013 - jibby Likes this wine: 91 Points
Green apples, peach, lemon. A hint of butter and toast (much less than Bollinger's). Medium bodied. High acidity, but balanced by sweetness. Overall, a beautifully elegant wine that is vivacious and fresh. Maybe lacking the complexity to justify the price, but certainly a well balanced champagne that deserves its reputation.
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6/12/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Nice with sushi. Consistent.
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6/4/2013 - pavel_p wrote: 88 Points
Middle of the road among those major producers. Fresh and crisp - yes - but also rather simple and a bit thin. Much prefer Bollinger at this price point
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6/3/2013 - pifcho Likes this wine:
I had this at a cocktail party and was rather impressed over the course of the night as it was much more interesting than the last time I had it 2-3 years ago. Vibrant acidity and balance with nice bitterness on a medium+ finish. Solid B+. Must be a good current release.
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5/27/2013 - ctbob Likes this wine:
Sure, it's easy to dis this wine, given the price, but it's also a cliche to dis this wine. Lousy QPR, but, price aside, there's not a whole lot wrong with it, except that it's so agreeable as to be a little boring. V. competent wine making: mid-weight, accessible Champagne that only a geek will dislike. I have a friend who always brings two bottles over to dinner -- one to drink, and one as a gift, and bless him for that.
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5/24/2013 - MS92 Likes this wine:
Lynn Priore's 70th
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5/9/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Yup. That was a bottle of veuve. Next.
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4/21/2013 - Jscalia Likes this wine: 90 Points
VC ... Reliable. Always magnificent!
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4/21/2013 - Brett Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice wine
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4/20/2013 - Texas Batard Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistently excellent taste. Toasted bread, caramel. For my palate, best of the big houses. Had some Perrier couple nights ago that was missing the widows "bite". Some might like it more, but I find the VCP the best.
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4/19/2013 - bluepeter2020@outlook.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
drank at chris' firehouse dinner
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4/9/2013 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Crisp, clean, lemon, orange, hints of butter, good acidity, not too sweet. Had with assorted sushi!
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4/2/2013 - MarcelloW wrote: 88 Points
Fair quality. More yeast and a little less fruty than the NV Taittinger this evening. Both are o.k. but I slightly prefer Taittinger.
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3/27/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 91 Points
Very light yellow appearance. Active bead. Sweet, yeasty, mineral aromas. Creamy textured notes of citrus, peach, brioche, and nuts. Balanced, great mouthfeel, and medium-plus finish. Refreshing.
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3/24/2013 - guido23 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent -always a crowd pleaser!
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3/18/2013 - Kevdog wrote: 90 Points
Accompanied scallops on arugula with blood orange... We enjoyed it more than usual paired with the food and an early spring evening alfresco.
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3/11/2013 - alabunka wrote: 89 Points
- birthday toast to the ladies - refreshing bubbly
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3/9/2013 - lovanc@outlook.com wrote:
Pretty basic considering the price point. Some yeast and apple. Cava's at 1/2 the price deliver more.
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3/2/2013 - hrj wrote: 94 Points
I don't know whether occasion influences but this bottle was very fresh with good balance between white and citric fruits.
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2/23/2013 - jpstough Likes this wine: 94 Points
Clean, crisp and refreshing. A touch sweeter than normal - most likely due to the time in the cellar - still an extraordinary post dinner bottle.
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2/15/2013 - Winecat Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dry & crisp. Perfect for valentines day!
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2/14/2013 - jerrysvino wrote: 89 Points
The wine looks Yellow gold colored. The legs are Fast. It smells like Honey, and Passion fruit. It tastes like Lemon, and Leesy. The body is Medium. The wine has Silky texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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2/9/2013 - aagrawal wrote: 89 Points
Champagne tasting (San Francisco Wine Trading Company): More character than Veuve Fourny. Yeasty, fresh, apple, pears. 89
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2/9/2013 - drwine2001 wrote:
Pre-Valentine's Day Champagnes (K&L Wines, San Francisco and San Francisco Wine Trading Company): Light yellow. Some toast and lemon custard. Medium weight. Green apples, slight dosage, good acidity. Very good today. I don't know when this cuvee was disgorged or released.
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2/9/2013 - ctbob wrote:
Same as it ever was... which is part of its appeal...
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2/7/2013 - Monsieur le Comte wrote: 93 Points
ripe apple, honey, good yeastyness- less than moet
nice acidity- less than moet
average but very good champagne
overpriced of course
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2/3/2013 - NineteenEightyTwo Likes this wine: 89 Points
A far different taste experience from the last bottle, this was focused and zippy on the nose but broad and rich on the palate. While maintaining vivacious acidity and lively lemon citrus flavors, this bottle started to show a more mature range of ripe apple, peach, and honey. Still lacking enough toasty smells, this is nonethelsss more full and balanced than the prior bottle. If the purpose of non-vintage Champagne is to maintain a consistent style then the Clicquot folks are doing it wrong; however this bottle more convincingly justifies the premium price tag compared with its predecessor.
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2/2/2013 - bpj87 Does not like this wine: 84 Points
This would have posed a decent value as a $10-15 Prosecco. Sweetness on the attack, hollow and acidic midpalate with a carbonic/metallic note, and a sweet finish. I see how this is regarded as the antithesis of farmer-fizz.
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2/2/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
Blind NV Champagnes (David's House - Washington, DC): Aromas of chalk, limestone and white flowers, mixed in with freshly toasted bread. The palate is creamy and tangy, with dominant flavors of fresh apple juice, toasted baguette and lots of lemon peel. The palate shows a lot of cut and a mineral-driven finish. Rich yet lean.
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1/27/2013 - dkstar1 Likes this wine: 86 Points
From a magnum. The first sip of this always comes across as harsh to me. No different this time. Faint toasty notes but never really gets to where it wants to go.
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1/24/2013 - Atreyu wrote: 87 Points
2008 base. Cookie dough on the nose, hints of dates on the finish. Balanced and elegant with obvious presence of reserve wines. Lacking concentration. Surprisingly good, will improve.
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1/23/2013 - discotrog wrote:
chugged after work ,day before my b day
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1/16/2013 - hkm520240 wrote: 90 Points
This is a nice NV champagne. The nose is nice and fresh.
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1/12/2013 - NineteenEightyTwo wrote: 85 Points
First time conscientiously drinking Veuve Cicquot in many years. On the nose, this is reasonably broad, with green apple, pear, and a faint scent of mint. However, it lacks the rich, toasty aromas that distinguish my favorite Champagnes. On the palate this is remarkably narrow- a straight tart jet right down the center of the tongue. Even when rolled around the mouth, this never develops laterally. Not appallingly bad, but for the $50/bottle this commands at retail there are so many more compelling options. Fully neutral here; the Switzerland of champagne.
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1/4/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 94 Points
To the extent that I tell anyone within earshot how overrated and homogenous Veuve's Yellow Label is, I had absolutely no expectations for the content inside of the half bottle I opened. Ah, if only it felt this gratifying every time I was proven wrong.
Yeasty flavors of brioche, citrus, stonefruit, spices, minerals, and crisp green apple rolled through my mouth with the acceleration of a roller coaster. Its mousse was so fine that it flowed with the weightlessness of foam and ebbed from the palate like cotton candy evaporating in your mouth. Dry, nervy, decadent, and delicious. This is hands down the best Veuve Clicquot I have ever had. Please give me a moratorium on any future criticism of Veuve's alleged shortcomings. And I'll take that, along with a side of crow, "to go" please.
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1/4/2013 - kungkeke wrote: 85 Points
A tad unexciting but went down well with an open Swedish prawn sandwich.
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1/3/2013 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 90 Points
consistently delicious
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1/2/2013 - rajivp wrote: 86 Points
over the hill! drink soon or you may need to pour it down the drain.
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1/2/2013 - ziavino Likes this wine: 89 Points
Focused, with a laser of lemon/lime, but somewhat lacking in complexity.
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1/1/2013 - Coupe 60 wrote: 87 Points
Popped for New Year's Eve. Solidly made, but really did not knock me out...meh, and not worth the price IMHO
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1/1/2013 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Quite generic with sight yeasty element, some white fruit; medium intensity, no focus, lacks character. Very blase sparkler.
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12/31/2012 - MH Amateur wrote: 91 Points
Best bubbly of the night.
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12/31/2012 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is a recent release. We enjoyed a lot. Light straw color. It had fine bubbles. Apple and yeast nose,apple/pear flavours. Crisp and clean finish.
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12/31/2012 - NathanJM Likes this wine: 91 Points
Vigorous bubbles, pours foamy but quickly dissipates. buttery toast, citrus, crisp apple, slight mineral note. delightful
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12/31/2012 - BornToRhone wrote: 88 Points
Tasty lemony flavors with loads of minerality. A but one or two dimensional. Would like more brioche and yeasty character but it is NV and pretty new in the cellar.
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12/31/2012 - bbakove wrote: 89 Points
Always a dependable sparkler, with small bubbles, a mild yeasty nose and citrus flavors.
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12/28/2012 - Bam_Man wrote: 89 Points
Pale in color, medium-bodied and bone dry. Very tight and crisp, offering subtle flavors of apple, pear and fresh baked bread. This was an excellent pairing with our Christmas Eve fish feast. Better with food than on its own, unless you prefer this ultra-dry, highly carbonated style.
50+5+11+15+8=89
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12/28/2012 - Hansen73 wrote:
Piano recital 12/12
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12/28/2012 - darrenhe wrote: 89 Points
3 bottles consumed over Christmas toast and starters. Went doen very well and was good match with Scallops Prawns and pea puree
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12/25/2012 - ticklenow1 wrote: 87 Points
Run of the mill French Bubbly that is nothing special. Having said that, it is a step up (price wise as well) from Aussie bubblies.
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12/25/2012 - Wineson Likes this wine: 89 Points
A little sweet for my taste.
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12/25/2012 - cstir Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyable; easy to drink; good structure and balance; pleasant flavor profile.
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12/25/2012 - Higgie wrote: 87 Points
Not too much bubbles. Nice Taste and elegant.
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12/24/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Have to have a last bottle after the others right? And when the guests don't know the difference...
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12/24/2012 - Ctbulldog wrote: 88 Points
Always delicious and smooth
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12/20/2012 - darrenhe wrote:
Drunk as predule to office Christmas lunch
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12/20/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Great with brie, crackers and salted nuts.
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12/15/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 91 Points
Always consistent in style, flavor, and quality. Great go to bubbly for either a special family occasion or at a restaurant with a client. Always a crowd pleaser
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12/15/2012 - Higgie wrote: 95 Points
My wife's favourite
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12/11/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Tasting menu at La Belle Vie (La Belle Vie, Mpls): Had this twice over 5 nights. very nice fruit. At a tasting last week it was impressive. Apple and pear notes with some citrus. Good energy and weight, minerals. The last bottle was much more chalky and a bit bitter on the end. First bottle at tasting was better. 90pts and then 89pts. I do see some noticeable bottle variations.
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12/10/2012 - tantotinto wrote: 88 Points
Apple, pear, anise, mineral and tart acidity. Light bodied and creamy with a medium bead stream. I prefer more brioche and toast than is on offer here. Nice but not my style.
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12/9/2012 - garambler wrote: 90 Points
Friends opened this at the start of their 12/9/12 Sangiovese tasting. It had an elegant, fragrant bouquet of brioche, pear, citrus, spice and mineral aromas. The palate was clean and fresh with a creamy mouth feel and flavors of pear, lemon cream, mineral, and spice. 89+
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12/4/2012 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 89 Points
Mineral with good acidity - enjoyed that at friends house throughout dinner
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12/1/2012 - mwneil Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good Champagne. Medium bodied, nice color with small bubbles. A much better bottle than a remember previous Veuve bottles. Enjoyed the wine.
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11/30/2012 - BobJohnson1 wrote:
Tempier 2010 release party (Andrea's Restaurant): Light straw. Lively mousse. Crisp and refreshing. Very nice aperitif. Can't go wrong with this one.
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11/30/2012 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 89 Points
My old New Years Eve stand by. Med straw color. This was a particularily good bottle. Always a dependable, mid grade wine. Med body, nice tiny bubble stream. Nothing off, $40.
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11/28/2012 - nfurlong Likes this wine: 85 Points
Even though bottle of NV was at least 20 years old, it still had decent carbonation. Nice toasted almond nose, fairly acidic on the palate, but good lingering minerality in aftertaste, nice long finish.
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11/22/2012 - bear wrote: 90 Points
Always one of my favorites; Lots of persistent small bubbles, very pronounced toasty notes
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11/22/2012 - gbpenn wrote: 91 Points
Thanksgiving dinner worthy.
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11/22/2012 - WineDoctors wrote: 86 Points
flat, metallic, despite good bead, acid gone. have had much better bottles of this
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11/21/2012 - VinoDiver wrote: 88 Points
Nice but lacked the interest and subtle complexities of the Bollinger
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11/15/2012 - Lyubomir Lefterov wrote: 88 Points
this bottle was very fresh with a lot of lemons on the nose, a touch of bread/yaest and mid body with decent finish, imo is overpriced - an average champagne that has never managed to impress...
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11/11/2012 - meistereder wrote:
Bad seal. Low carbonation.
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11/11/2012 - Chris Newport wrote:
I hate to say it... but despite all of the corporate branding and "lifestyle" image associated with the yellow label... I actually enjoyed it. Granted, I can find number of sparkling wines and champagnes for a lot less that taste just as good, if not better.. but if you find yourself the recipient of a bottle, smile and enjoy.
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11/10/2012 - Larsgolf wrote: 90 Points
Very, very nice. A bit too much down the mainstream road - but what a beautiful road! Small bobbles, remarkable dark yellow glow, distinct taste with characters of toast and nuts (yeah...almost).
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11/9/2012 - Firefly78 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Enjoyable as always.
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11/8/2012 - alabunka wrote: 90 Points
it tasted so much better with a hazelnut and chocolate cake and sipped to a toast of a wedding anniversary. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
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11/8/2012 - swillpower wrote:
If you think this is good Champagne, or good wine of any kind, you haven't a clue.
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11/8/2012 - BSpanjaard wrote: 80 Points
Grapefruit color. Nose of lemon and lime, and a nice taste of lemon with just a tad of yeast. Slightly disappointing quick ending. Everyone will like this but I doubt it will have many admirers.
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11/7/2012 - MattTM wrote:
Been in the cellar for 2.5 yrs. Still fresh and vibrant on the nose, with just a hint of oxidation peeking through. Aromas of red apple skins, lemon, tart green apple, and toast. Quite lively on the palate showing fresh lemon juice, burnt toast, salty toffee, green apples, and a touch of candied ginger. Crisp acidity with a lively mousse. Medium+ length finish ending on notes of lemon juice and green apple. The time in the cellar has clearly added a touch of complexity to this usually simple wine, and would be even better with another year or two. Not something I would buy, but perfectly acceptable for what it is. Good
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11/2/2012 - hdantas Likes this wine: 90 Points
750 ML
12%
France
Nice champagne. Great!
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11/2/2012 - alabunka wrote: 89 Points
birthday toast - everybody enjoyed the bubbly - a go to champagne that everyone knows and is comfortable with; the marketing campaign is more successful, at times, than the product itself... nevertheless, you cannot go wrong with this champagne as a gift or for your own special occasion...
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10/31/2012 - Gen_snowball wrote:
- Yellow color with small pearls and has flavours of apple, lemon and baker's yeast with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish - Had it during the hurricane (Sandy). Hints of apple,citrus and a little spice on the nose.
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10/30/2012 - Meerlust wrote: 85 Points
This was a perfectly acceptable champagne - nice mousse, fresh acidity, lemon, and a touch of yeast; however, it was simple. We enjoyed drinking it while carving our Halloween pumpkin, so it served its purpose. Overall, I would be happy to drink it because it is exactly what I expected but nothing more.
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10/29/2012 - missesthe90s Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good ol' VC Ponsardin; consistently pleasing, if nothing to write home about.
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10/21/2012 - darrenhe wrote: 88 Points
Lovely simple but enjoyable fizz. Drunk in Christmas day planning session
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10/20/2012 - Krugman wrote: 86 Points
This was one of the bottles that originally got my wife and I interested in champagne when we knew almost nothing about the category. Given that we have not had this in a long time, we figured that it was worth checking in to see how the Veuve stacked up to some of the wonderful grower and tete de cuvee champagnes that we have been enjoying on a regular basis. I must say that while this was drinkable, it is a far cry from what I remember in the early days of our champagne drinking. Either the quality of the Veuve yellow label has gotten worse, or our palates have dramatically changed as a result of our growing champagne tasting experiences. My guess is that it is the latter. This was rather simple with yeasty/bready flavors up front to go along with red apples and a little bit of honey. While this bottle was far from spectacular, it was not bad either. Just an average performance at best.
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10/20/2012 - libero wrote: 89 Points
BRUT, DRY CHAMPAGNE WITH CITRUS TASTE AND JUST A LITTLE ACID. DELICIOUS .
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10/13/2012 - LFCHALA wrote: 85 Points
Famous champagne. However, little complex. In my opinion, simple.
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10/13/2012 - hackey37 Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine is light gold in color with copious amounts of fine bubbles. Their are nutty aromas along with smells of lemony honey. The tastes are of apple, toast, clove, faint spices, almond, and sweet lemon. There was some perceived weight on the palate due to frothiness and the finish was nice.
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10/7/2012 - Arthur4wine wrote: 90 Points
Delicious, we toasted a friend’s birthday with this bottle. This is a Champaign that is consistently good and pleasant year after year. A great value for the price.
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10/6/2012 - vsbastosx wrote: 88 Points
Nutty on the nose with some yeasty scents. Creamy, elegant with discrete bubbling and short aftertaste. Good, but not great....lots of better options out there in this price range.
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9/30/2012 - Luribe wrote: 91 Points
Excellent
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9/28/2012 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Dry and yeasty, with lemon and hints of minerals.
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9/23/2012 - JustNathan Likes this wine: 88 Points
A vivacious wine from the start, with a pleasant layered brioche and citrus nose. The taste is as I'd expect from this house, showing new facets with each sip, with crisp apple acidity balancing creamy fruit and a rich, longish finish. Perhaps a little sweeter than my personal taste, but an excellent standard and a crowd-pleaser
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9/21/2012 - ColinR wrote: 89 Points
Pale gold, lively fine mousse; limes, shortbread, apples, minerals; dry, apple, yeasty, light body, tangy acidity, nice finish.
Very lively in the toasty/bread dough style I prefer. Decent value. Enjoyed with smoked cheddar on our anniversary.
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9/20/2012 - jeff.beth.long wrote: 90 Points
Had this puppy for a couple of years. Decided to crack it open and celebrate the return of Thursday Night Football. Smooth, crisp, refreshing. I mean, it's Veuve...
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9/17/2012 - copdyke wrote: 92 Points
Pool party!
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9/8/2012 - nicholasharbour wrote:
had 2 years in the cave. developed a nice complexity that I am not use to with the fresh bottles. enjoyed.
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9/2/2012 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 92 Points
Three liter... oh yes!
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8/29/2012 - camben wrote: 88 Points
Just does not have "it" Tasted blind with Victoire, Moncuit, Boneville and DeMargerie. This was everyones least favourite; most especially the Veuve only drinkers
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8/27/2012 - Leathem Likes this wine: 90 Points
Best champagne for the price, no question.
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8/19/2012 - dbg wrote:
Very good- excellent
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8/19/2012 - Alpos wrote: 89 Points
Very nice. Pungent yeasty biscuity aromas, a bit of oatmeal. At various times I thought I picked up apricot, pear, tangerine, and caramel on the palate. Some bitterness. Not bad, but not at all a great value.
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8/18/2012 - Warbrick Likes this wine: 92 Points
Changed from 99 to more realistic
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8/9/2012 - Lulu2 wrote: 90 Points
W/ Kelly
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7/31/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Another standard. Very nice.
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7/30/2012 - slubgob wrote:
Little hard to get a good impression of the nose as we're enjoying it on a picnic out of plastic cups. Hint of butter maybe? crisp,a bit of lemon offsetting a slightly filter almost bready mid note , moderate finish. Not mind blowing but quite solid and enjoyable.
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7/29/2012 - Trickyone wrote:
Le (limite') Tour de France (Home): What better way to start an afternoon than with a bottle of bubbly? One of the guests at the tasting had just won 3 gold medals at a local amateur wine competition the day before. I had selected the wines before that event, but the coincidence provided us all a reason to toast a friend's success. I purposely picked a Pinot-dominant Champagne since the second bottle of the day was to be a red Burgundy and "The Widow" got things off to a great start. Assertive without being overpowering; satisfying but whetting the appetite for what's to come. My favorite NV Brut.
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7/28/2012 - PDavisMarble wrote: 89 Points
Old faithful.
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7/22/2012 - snbernst wrote:
Mike Lewbel's 50th birthday
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7/22/2012 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
Many of my friends think this champagne is below average. Well I guess I'm the black sheep since I think, while sometimes there is significant bottle variation, this wine is generally not bad. Did I say great, NO! However still better than many. Briosche, citrus flavors, tasted almost 'aged'. Nice full mouth feel great minerality and acidity.
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7/22/2012 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
This bottle was more in line what what I'm used to from VC. Reliable.
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7/18/2012 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Randy, Dr. Doug, & the Polish Sisters @ chez Carmichel's
Dry, green hay
Fine bubbles, some yeasty nuttiness off the nose, but young so not much
Medium+ finish
Some brioche, candy at back of mouth
VERY good value bubble-cant go wrong with a bottle of Veuve!!!
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7/15/2012 - Thirsty1 wrote:
Not sure what happened. This one tasted a little different from what I've had before. Maybe a little more acidic, thinner - as if there was more chardonnay than pinot noir. It appeared to drift from the usual house style? Maybe an off bottle or questionable provenance?
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7/15/2012 - Leeh Likes this wine: 90 Points
A lovely bubbly to share with friends on a gorgeous afternoon. Popped and drank with baby-group moms to celebrate a nice day.
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7/14/2012 - Papies wrote: 87 Points
Maybe a touch too acidic this time round. Good all rounder but more show than substance. 86-87
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7/1/2012 - socidelvino wrote: 87 Points
Maitre d'Hotel Wine Tasting onboard Pacific Princess
Eye: gold color, good bubbles. Nose: yeasty. Palate: a bit acidic, still a nice bubbly.
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6/24/2012 - Tim Heaton wrote:
I did not happen to see the disgorge date on this, but I do know it was a very recent purchase at a high-volume store. Having said that, this was good but nowhere in the great category. Dry and crisp, with an average finish and mid-palate experience. If nothing else, it served to remind that I just don't drink enough Champagne, something I enjoy very much. Sigh.
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6/16/2012 - mxpbuy wrote: 92 Points
Sampled 6/15/12 from MAGNUM. This was an older bottle I was saving - Old label with "Brut" in the four corners. About 10 years old. The wine looked very young and loads of life. Not as creamy as the more modern formula for the MVs, but with more tartness and citrus peel components. I prefer this older style to the current creamier ones.
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6/15/2012 - asparagus Likes this wine: 87 Points
Very smooth, very drinkable. Goes well with light cheeses.
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6/14/2012 - dbg wrote:
Very consistent, another very good bottle served with smoked fish for Father's Day. Pale yellow, citrus and bread on the nose, light-medium body, citrus on palate, medium finish.
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6/11/2012 - sweetstuff wrote: 92 Points
TN: NV Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champage Brut (Yellow Label). Gift of David and Carole Cobb, June 9, 2012, at the venison 'Biker's Dinner'. This was a gift to Dave from a client or customer, and has had some on-site aging.
Nice yellow and gold, with some fizz still left after 24 hours. Has a viscous coating effect on the glass, with little or no tearing. Has a good amount of peach, cigarette smoke, and mild smokiness/ toast of white California sourdough.
Compared with recent bottle, considerable depth and complexity. A little touch of sweetness and warmth, with peach and plum; good followthrough.
Drinking nicely now but will hold for 5 years. This wine has had some five-plus years at passive cellar temperature, so a new bottle might deserve some bottle age.
92/2012. Good match with the Cowgirl Red Hawk washed rind and Belle Etoile, preferably the latter (a triple cream Brie).
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6/10/2012 - Guyc wrote: 90 Points
Whenever you crack a bottle like this it's surly going to mark a special occasion. We took it over to our friends in SV and had a hoot of an evening. Great bottle, great dinner, great evening.
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6/5/2012 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nat's Here
Green Gold effervescence. Some brioche, and green apple characteristics
Dry, medium plus finish (lots of bubbles in the mouth)
A decent priced stalwart to pull out at a moments notice. A bottle a day keeps.... well, you pick your own ending.
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6/4/2012 - hermenaut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Always a pleasure, never disappoints.
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5/29/2012 - brigcampbell wrote:
Nice fine bubbles. Apple nose with whiff of yeast. Bread dough and apple/pear flavours. Crisp and clean finish, nicely paired with the salmon ceviche appetizer.
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5/27/2012 - Wineonthevine wrote: 88 Points
Drank with M for 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge on boat on the Bay. First, we had the 1996 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve, which was excellent. then we tried this NV Veuve. It was like the ingenue versus the sophisticated lady of the 1996. It was good, but could not hold a candle to the 1996.
Straw color, plenty of bubbles, though not overly so. Fresh flavor. Tasted very young compared to the 1996.
I have had it many times and always liked it, but it paled in direct comparison to the 1996.
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5/27/2012 - TannicBeast wrote: 89 Points
Nice mousse; muted nose; citrus, apple. The palate is dry and clean. Nothing at all wrong with it, and very dependable, it's just not particularly complex.
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5/26/2012 - millesime66 wrote: 91 Points
L'élégance même et la constance de cette maison ne se dément pas. Il ne manquait qu'un brin d'acidité pour qu'il soit au top.
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5/25/2012 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 Points
Retail ~$45. Veuve gets a bad wrap from a lot of wine guys since, I guess, it has become the champagne of choice for every wine poser type. It does not matter to me all that much. I like the Veuve, and this one was no exception. Very good.
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5/16/2012 - Sundbyberg wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful nose of apple. The palate is more complex than most other nv champagnes that I have tasted but it lacks the citrus that is basic in most champagnes. The taste of bread mixed with apples is quite obvious, on the other hand. A little bit sweet, and another surprise, it is short on bubbles. The length is fairly good. Great golden colour.
Late day 2: Everyting is starting to come together. The nose is a marvelous mixture of bread, apple and citrus. The palate is rather complex and confirms the nose. A touch of sweetness and lots of bubbles.
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5/13/2012 - nicholasharbour Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bottle purchased at the domain and aged in our cellar for 2 years. The bouquet developed some mushroom notes and a slight sour smell. The wine was still crisp and lovely. Interesting development however, it did not seem to be more preferable, just different.
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5/13/2012 - dbg wrote:
Another good bottle served with smoked fish for Mother's Day. Drinking well with a little over 2 years cellar age.
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5/13/2012 - azwino wrote: 90 Points
Pale gold. Minerally, hint of lemon, maybe roasted lemon, sulfur. Touch of sweetness on the finish. Drank it alone but would be great with Food. Opens up, nutty with a creamy texture.
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5/12/2012 - ikkaariainen wrote: 87 Points
Enjoyed last night at the start of a grilled elk tenderloin dinner with a group of friends. Very consistent and consistently good, a crowd pleaser, a good QPR wine. Pale yellow, very effervescent with a lot of zing, great mouth feel. Nose of acid, citrus and cut grass with primary flavors of lemon, lemon grass and acid with a hint of underlying burnt sugar. I definitely recommend this champagne and as a side note although the Le Grand Dame vintage VC is clearly better, for the price difference this is much the better buy. Also, as a side bar, although I did not personally smoke the cigar with this champagne since as the host I was tied up with cooking and hosting duties, three good cigar buddies reported that the Epernay cigar which is specifically blended to go with champagne went very well with this.
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5/6/2012 - RBOND wrote: 91 Points
Drank with Duck Foie gras with cheese in the hot tub after a day on the boat. Smooth and dry.
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5/5/2012 - lgermain wrote:
Louie communion
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5/2/2012 - dbg wrote:
Another very good-excellent bottle, very consistent.
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4/29/2012 - dbg wrote:
Purchased 2.5 years ago and cellared. Pale yellow, bit of sulfur on nose blows off after 30 minutes. Nice mousse, lemon and bready notes on the nose, light-medium body, citrus carries forward to palate, some pleasant ageing notes but a bit more sweetness than ideal. Very good to excellent.
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4/20/2012 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 89 Points
VEO tasting - focus on 2005 Claret (Restaurant Bolenius, Amsterdam): I heard some less than complimentary comments about this wine this evening but I liked it. Very good basic PN-based Champagne.
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4/15/2012 - drycab wrote:
Great with cold stone crabs after the fair this afternoon.
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4/8/2012 - PC73 wrote: 90 Points
Always a crowd pleaser. Good bubbles. Brioche and yeast on the palate.
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4/6/2012 - socidelvino wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed with Christy on a theatre night in the West End. Classic.
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4/3/2012 - Mattshank wrote: 90 Points
Winestreets Burgundy Tasting (Acqua Restaurant): Nose: Has the typical subtle yeasty nose with some muted lemon. Palate: As always balanced with lemon zest, and yeast/bread dough. Clean finish. Always a good and reliable bubbly QPR for about $35 on sale.
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4/3/2012 - Solange wrote: 100 Points
Yet another outstanding Champagne! More yeasty and fruity than Piper-Heidsieck. More like an evening perfume in comparison. If you still remember the taste after 3 days of tasting it, it's got to be perfect!
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4/3/2012 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
Winestreets Does High Profile 2009 Red Burgundy (Acqua Restaurant & Wine Bar, White Bear Lake, MN): Medium gold color. Best bottle of this I've had to date. I was quite pleased overall, expecting a solid, but not a stellar. Nose is mostly yeast, mineral, a little nutty, some tree fruit. Very nice fruit on the palate, apple, pear, toasted, fairly full bodied, chalky mineral, tasty, yeast.
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4/1/2012 - biggie wrote: 87 Points
Pale gold - has been in the cellar for just over a year. I find that Non-Vintage champagnes are often much better with a touch of age on them. This one was no exception. I've bought Veuve C and taken it to a friends house immediately to consume and have always been disappointed with it - very generic and just plain average and not worth the price. This bottle however showed really pleasant brioche and mineral aromas with corresponding complexity on the palate. Pretty good - wondering if it was indeed the time in the cellar that made the difference...
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3/26/2012 - Higgie wrote: 85 Points
As good As expected and As usual
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3/25/2012 - TannicBeast wrote: 90 Points
Clear, pale lemon in color. Medium nose. Very dry, with high acidity and grapefruit/lime and green apple on the palate, with a fairly long, cleansing finish of minerals and brioche. This bottle had more flavor intensity, depth and body than previous bottles that I tried. Paired really well with rich appetizers. Very nice but not a particularly good value at $45.00 from Costco.
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3/16/2012 - fullpour wrote:
A couple of years in the cellar made this wine a lot more interesting to me.
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3/9/2012 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
This bottle was opened and was just ok. I forgot to cork it and remember late before going to bed some 7 hours after opening. Wonderful, toast, bisquit, citrus, flavors. Absolutely wonderful. There were hits and aromas taking me back to the 96 Grande Dame but it didn't have the 'aged' taste. Brioche, yeast, apple and crisp acidity but not overwhelming. Color was darker than usual showing signs of age, yet is a non-vintage.
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3/3/2012 - Bureso wrote: 85 Points
Middag SV4 hos Hanne og Kim med Pia og Ib samt Anne og Torben
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3/2/2012 - Paul S wrote: 88 Points
Dinner at the Vagenendes (Clementi): Always a little middling, but at least this bottle had some age one it, which helped to round it off somewhat and add a bit of complexity, so it was actually quite drinkable. It had a little nutty accent to both its nose and palate to go along with white fruit flesh and a lemony notes that ran into a high-toned finish. One of the more decent bottles.
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2/29/2012 - Rob and Meg wrote: 87 Points
The nose is expressive and full of brioche, tire rubber, crisp yellow apple, and baking spice with undertones of cheese funk. The palate opens with ripe orchard fruits, a bit of waxy texture, and accents of cinnamon. Slate minerality arises on the mid-palate, which itself comes across as slightly weak. The finish, however, redeems with persistent and vivid tones of lemon/lime citrus. The wine is somewhat lighter in body than expected with a medium bead. Overall this wine shines with complex aromatics and strong finish, but is somewhat held back by its light body and mid-palate. R&M 87
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2/22/2012 - Foodievines Likes this wine: 88 Points
Classic Veuve. Slight yeast and dough. Nice through the mough but lighter and lacks body that I like. Can't go wrong with this wine though. :-)
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2/21/2012 - swan64 wrote:
언제나 기분좋은 레이블..
어제는 산미가 조금 약했던,,
자극보다는 포근했던 샴페인...
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2/20/2012 - Jona wrote: 85 Points
Too sweet for me.
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2/20/2012 - Brainprusnek wrote: 85 Points
i'm sure you all know this, but to state the obvious, this is a good champagne that is way overpriced. got this as a present. would not buy otherwise
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2/20/2012 - Border Boss wrote: 90 Points
This magnum is from lot L564550811, which Veuve Clicquot tells me was disgorged on November 7, 1998 and left their cellars in February 1999. So we're talking about a non-vintage champagne with 13 years of bottle age. Let no one tell you that non-vintage champagne doesn't benefit from bottle age. This wine was excellent. The color was a medium gold with a very fine mousse. The flavors were dominated by citrus with bread dough on the finish. Much better than newer, off-the-shelf, VC that I've had in the past.
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2/16/2012 - eoinhharkins wrote: 88 Points
average bubbly that's always a crowd pleaser
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2/14/2012 - ejanoff wrote: 84 Points
Moderately priced, decent champagne. Had with chocolate dipped strawberries at night and mimosas the next morning.
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2/14/2012 - wirelesswine wrote: flawed
Must have been on the shelf a bit too long, cork very compact and tasting a bit oxidized.
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2/12/2012 - DruStemm wrote: 87 Points
No tasting notes. See past reviews - similar.
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2/5/2012 - pizzasomm wrote:
nose: apple and honeyed yeast notes
taste: dry with immediate tartness, crisp acidity, apple on the finish with light oak to follow
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2/4/2012 - vespasian wrote: 90 Points
A really nice bottle of Verve - floral, honeyed notes and a very well balanced palate. Lovely.
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2/4/2012 - hcl-1 wrote: 87 Points
Quite good ... for a Veuve. I'm not a Veuve fan, but this one was quite good. The perlage was not so hard, a fresh fruit with a nicely integrated acidity. The QPR was good, becaue it was a present ;), but actually I wouldn't buy it, because at ~ € 35,-- the QPR is not really good.
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1/31/2012 - VinoPKM wrote: 87 Points
It is what it is- slightly overpriced but good champagne. This should be in the ~$25 range. At $35+ a bad QPR.
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1/30/2012 - Pascal Likes this wine: 90 Points
Perfect with canapés, the Veuve did its duty
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1/25/2012 - jessiecakes97 wrote:
on the sweet side
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1/21/2012 - Paul S wrote: 87 Points
Pre-CNY Lunch at Brian's (Moonbeam View): It is quite amazing how a Champagne house that is capable of making really beautiful wines can consistently churn out such an underwhelming NV. This was not undrinkable, just mediocre. The nose was pleasant enough, with bright scents of green limes, lemons and apples with a bit of flower and some minerally aromas at the edges. It was the palate that I took issue with. Very simple, with slightly tart flavours of lemons, limes and green apples again and nothing much more, this was once again a bit of a letdown. In fact, I thought that it strayed over into being a but too tart and citrussy at the finish when drank without food. A forgettable bottle, like just about every other bottle of VC NV I have had over the past several years.
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1/21/2012 - kylehuffman wrote: 92 Points
Smooth and dry. Not too much bite. Floral notes. Tinge of sweet. Great buzz! Haha.
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1/21/2012 - Yme wrote: 87 Points
fine beads, green apple and slate nose, lovely mouth feel, good balance with an apple, honeysuckle, lemon and metallic element palate. Medium to long length. We enjoyed this bottle.
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1/20/2012 - texag96 wrote: 92 Points
Awesome, never disappoints.
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1/19/2012 - Yagil wrote: 88 Points
light golden color
fine buttery aromas
smooth, fine flavors, balanced and harmonized.
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1/18/2012 - Thirsty1 wrote:
Had some friends over and this started off the evening.
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1/16/2012 - avp wrote:
Appley nose with some richer fruit, toffee, halva and slight spice.
Dry and rather lightbodied palate with strong sense of malic acidity. Lemon drop sweetness, peachy fruit, bitterness, almonds and a touch of hazel nut. Decent length.
No, not my favourite.
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1/14/2012 - btanz57 wrote: 91 Points
Very enjoyable!
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1/13/2012 - EMTAME wrote: 88 Points
Good mid-weight champagne, with a creamy mouthfeel and a light toasty profile. Not too yeasty, which is a plus for me. Nice with lighter foods and was a good match with penne a la vodka.
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1/8/2012 - Habracabra wrote: 80 Points
- Light gold color - No me gusto.
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1/7/2012 - hubas wrote: 88 Points
Fresh green apples nice well balanced toast flavor, very nice fruit that has a sweeter touch to it.
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1/5/2012 - Vino2Vino wrote: 90 Points
Totally agree with Gluz
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1/2/2012 - NY Wino wrote: 89 Points
Reliable and refreshing
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1/2/2012 - mattyboy_ Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Too angular. Not enough mousse to balance mouthfeel of the high acidity. Erratic large bubbles - quite unrefined for the price point. Not well made. I think I'm over the Veuve craze.
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1/2/2012 - Friar Tuck wrote: 86 Points
very dry nothing special
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1/1/2012 - BinVA wrote: 92 Points
With New Year's day brunch
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1/1/2012 - Plusvini wrote: 87 Points
Never been a favourite of mine but it was on sale for $10 off. Pleasant but forgetable.
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1/1/2012 - teetwo2 wrote: 90 Points
Green apple and some peach nose; continued on the palate with apples, lemons, honey - yumm. Very smooth.
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1/1/2012 - Rickfell wrote: 94 Points
great champagne, much better than the Napa Chandon Brut
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1/1/2012 - winegr wrote: 87 Points
Not my favorite. Comes across a bit sweeter than I like with not a ton of interesting notes. Sweet apple, solid bubbles. Not sure what the dosage or RS is, but too much for my taste. 86-87.
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1/1/2012 - Alain Harvey wrote: 89 Points
A champagne House is eventually judged on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in the making of such a wine that the true Art of Champagne blending reveals itself. This is an art in which the House of Veuve Clicquot excels. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is not the highest rated or best known French Champagne, but it's a remarkably good French champagne. It's also reasonably priced, at least compared to the better known champagne brands.
There’s plenty of finesse in this smooth-textured Champagne. So if you'd like to try to good French champagne to see what the fuss is all about but don't want to break the bank, you should get some Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is the standard-bearer, which, for many people, defines the classic taste of Champagne.
The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine.
Color & Clarity
The Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is a pale yellow with reasonable clarity at the center.
Nose
The primary aromas of the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut are bread and apple — perhaps even baked apple, though not quite apple pie.
Palate
The Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is a dry wine that's also fairly rich and robust exhibiting yeasty, baked flavors that are combined with apples and a bit of pear, apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral. Racy, with snappy acidity providing energy and driving the flavors to a long conclusion. It's rich, round, lemony fruit fills the mouth, and there is a refreshing, lightly bitter, yeasty finish of citrus rind.
Food Pairing
Pairing Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut with Cheeses
■Cheddar Cheese: The champagne becomes a bit more sour with cheddar, but also more aromatic.
■Aged Gouda: When paired with aged Gouda the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is sweeter and more interesting.
■Aged Parmesan: This is a fair and neutral pairing.
■Blue Cheese: When paired with blue cheese, the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is more aromatic and flavorful, making this a very good pairing.
■Leichester Cave Cheddar: This is a fantastic pairing, with the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut becoming much more complex and interesting.
■Manchego: This is just a neutral pairing.
Pairing Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut with Main Dishes
■Sushi: This is a decent pairing, though I've had better.
■Caivar: When paired with caviar the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut becomes sweeter and more interesting.
■Lox: This is a decent pairing and I'd have it again.
■Fried Chicken: This is only a neutral pairing.
Bottom Line
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is very, very good — perhaps not the absolute best that is available, but very good. It's better than the average sparkling wine that you might get from California and it easily holds its own against the better known French champagnes that cost twice as much (if not more). Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut is thus not only excellent French Champagne and well worth trying, but it is also an excellent value.
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12/31/2011 - eoinhharkins wrote: 88 Points
fairly basic finished up the night with this when the taste buds weren’t up for anything too complicated
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12/31/2011 - afalk wrote: 89 Points
The old widow does it again - still one of my favorite every-day champagnes. And by that I mean the one that I prefer for any kind of celebration. New Year's Eve is suddenly as good an occasion as any to open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. A pale golden yellow color with tiny streams of effervescent bubbles produces a strong mousse. Green apple and hints of peach on the nose, then a bold but well-balanced palate with peach, ripe green apples, lemon, minerals, and some remembrance of rose petal. Smooth, but somewhat clipped finish with a touch of honey. Happy New Year!
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12/31/2011 - wineretriever wrote:
Stone fruit and a subtle sweet honey mid-palate before honeycrisp apple finish. Happy New Year.
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12/30/2011 - mjorlando wrote:
outstanding w/ smokehouse almonds
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12/30/2011 - mreinitz wrote:
I had a cold so it seemed like the perfect time to drink this.
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12/27/2011 - RayOB wrote: 84 Points
Drank in the Alps
Nice crisp with a lot of bubbles. A little too harsh (acidic) in the mouth but overall OK.
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12/27/2011 - coremill wrote: 83 Points
Rich golden color. Mainly lemon flavors, with some green apple as well, but no depth or intensity, and it's a bit thin and metallic. Simple and boring.
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12/25/2011 - WI WineLover wrote: 90 Points
A very nice addition to the Christmas celebration!!!
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12/25/2011 - YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 87 Points
Not sure what i should be expecting here for this pricey sparkling wine with quite the reputation! 30$ CAN for 375 ml bottle. Is this right for the holidays?
So nose is light and apple like - palate is kind of rich with what i would say was kind of standard, caramel, apple, stewed fruit types qualities. Not so much in your face, but light and just "there". Nice note of the "mouse". Kind of just "ok" and Not sure if worth high price for a couple of glasses, when you can buy a large bottle of sparkling wine from spain/italy that is equally of interest for 15-20 $ CAN in my neck of the woods. Happy Holidays and try some for New Years! Life is short.
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12/24/2011 - BobS wrote: 85 Points
Past its prime, flat sweet wine...
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12/24/2011 - vine20 wrote: 89 Points
Dry lemon with a bit of honeydew.
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12/24/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Christmas Eve Wines (Dave's, Mpls): Medium gold color. The nose shows mostly yeast, a touch of smoke and nuts, and some pear. The palate has chalky minerality, fairly dry, apple, pear, yeast, and a little bitter on the end. This was a decent N/V, not quite as good as the last one I had, but when you can get it at 32.99, its pretty decent. 88+pts.
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12/24/2011 - vintage61 wrote: 90 Points
Drank at Nick and Sunny's on Christmas eve. Much better than expected. High acidity with bread dough and yeast on the palate. Moderate mousse. Good structure and balance.
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12/23/2011 - Headless wrote: 80 Points
Tasted at a retail tasting. The first nose was interesting; yeasty and cinnamon rolls but it blew off quickly and became rapidly dull. On the palate, this has quite fine mousse but the flavors are diluted, almost watery. Acidic and almost tart. Easily forgettable and if anybody drinks this as their first champagne and thinks this is representative, they will likely never come back to bubbles.
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12/23/2011 - tebor wrote: 87 Points
Thanks UpstartLabs
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12/22/2011 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
Malloy's Champagne Tasting (Lisle, IL): Retailer tasting. Clean. Moderate bead. 89-90 points.
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12/21/2011 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 90 Points
Deep and full of flavor, this one has a finish for minutes. Super golden color. You can just tell there is some limestone in the soils. There is a mineral earthiness from the nose through the finish. Perfect balance, aside from the earthiness, no other flavors or aromas seem to dominate. . There is a slight taste of fresh grown hay. The dosage has a slight taste of honey. The acid is very enhancing, it blends perfectly with the fruit. Tight little bubbles. There is sort of a pear skin taste on the mineral and earthy finish.
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12/20/2011 - dederer wrote: 87 Points
This was very good and had a very, clean finish but extraordinarily complex.
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12/11/2011 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
Another nice bottle, had with sushi!
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12/4/2011 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
WSET III, part 2; 12/3/2011-12/4/2011 (Portland, ME): Medium-minus gold color, good persistence of mousse. Clean, developing aromas of grapefruit and sweet bread. On the palate, the wine is creamy, bready, and fruity.
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12/3/2011 - the godfather wrote:
Solid if not super complex
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12/1/2011 - Champagneinhand wrote: 89 Points
This seems to be a reliable NV Champagne year to year, bright acid, bread dough, apples, lemon zest and some ginger after a few minutes of air. Not the longest Finish, but a nice mouse. After a glass I split the bottle with my neighbor and we made mimosas.
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11/27/2011 - wineshaman wrote: 91 Points
Thanksgiving day, had with eastern shore oyters overlooking the Atlantic. Lemon, creamy, toasty and not too sweet or acidic.
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11/25/2011 - ikileo wrote:
NV Champagne Tasting (1855 Bottle Shop): Tasting portion. Bottle has been opened for an unknown period of time. At least 2 hours prior.
Nose: White fruits as well as watermelon rind
Taste: dry, clean, toasty but with some fried fruits. Quite fresh as well. Not bad, if not for the price.
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11/24/2011 - Noahc wrote: 90 Points
Everyone goes for Clicquot, but it is definitely an apple tart.
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11/22/2011 - bablues wrote: 91 Points
Not too much experience with Champagne, but this was a very nice surprise. Excellent start to an even better night.
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11/19/2011 - edarrincox wrote: 95 Points
Awesome, as always. Always a crowd pleaser.
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11/12/2011 - fitchbuck Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drank as mimosas only - and was easily the best OJ morning mixture to ever cross these lips. Unfortunately, the great Pennsylvania State University lost a close one, their first in the post JP era :(
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11/11/2011 - wineshaman wrote: 89 Points
Creamy, fresh, toasty, not too sweet, not too acidic. This was a nice bottle!!
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11/4/2011 - Gluz wrote: 90 Points
Biscuity nose. Melon, toast and a hints of stone fruit on the palate. Good to great.
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10/24/2011 - deverett wrote: 89 Points
Solid if not spectacular champagne. Can't help but feel there is better for the price though.
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10/22/2011 - danielbleier wrote: 87 Points
This was a solid Champagne. Spot on but mild dry flavors of pear, yeast, and citrus. A hint of toast or almond was past of the finish as well.
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10/11/2011 - TCV wrote: 92 Points
Nice and light. No bitter aftertaste.
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10/11/2011 - mr.spock wrote: 90 Points
love this bubbly!
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9/27/2011 - ccarter5181 wrote: 80 Points
Maybe a victim of improper storage (4 years in semi cool basement).
It seemed a bit oxidized to me.
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9/19/2011 - BillyT wrote: 90 Points
Drank on cruise ship
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9/4/2011 - Arthur4wine wrote: 90 Points
A great wine. Severed with appetizers. This is a consistently great wine and a great way to get a dinner party started.
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9/3/2011 - Krugman wrote: 85 Points
Well, back in 2002 this was the champagne that got me to start tacking a closer look at wine with bubbles. Before that, all the sparkling wines I had were low priced stuff like Korbel and cheap Cava. Needless to say the Veuve was much more interesting than those wines.
Fast forward to 2011 and I have become much more spoiled when it comes to champagne. In addition, I think the Veuve yellow label has also dipped slightly in quality compared to 9 or 10 years ago. Although the Veuve is certainly not bad (very neutral tasting actually), it gives me a little bit of a cheap white wine flavor in the back of my mouth that I never notcied before. However, I know that many of my friends who don't drink much champagne still swear by Veuve as a go to wine when they want something with bubbles. Nothing wrong with that, but with a little effort, there are so many more interesting champagnes in the same price category when compared to Veuve Yellow label. Two examples are the Pierre Peters NV Cuvee Reserve and the Vilmart NV Grand Cellier.
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9/2/2011 - EMTAME wrote: 88 Points
Nothing especially compelling here, but certainly a solid "work horse" champagne and widely available in 375ml (which I like for mid-week meals).
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8/27/2011 - Fishboy wrote: 88 Points
Great way to start the evening
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8/22/2011 - concretewine wrote:
The wifes favorite need I say more
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8/22/2011 - Stefanos T. wrote: 88 Points
Light colour with medium size bubbles. Nose with yeasty aromas and slightly underripe citrus fruit and apple. Mousse not exactly creamy. Nice but not exciting...
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8/20/2011 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
Golden straw. Fine bead and creamy mousse. Racy, full bodied, and zippy acidity. Green apple, peach, quince, and toast notes have a honeyed edge. Fresh, balanced finish shows off some yeast and vanilla.
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8/13/2011 - tooch wrote: 76 Points
Typical Veuve...an average champagne.
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8/13/2011 - bons vinhos wrote: 87 Points
Not so good this time.
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8/11/2011 - chefpete wrote: 92 Points
Our fav
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7/31/2011 - Arthur4wine wrote: 90 Points
Always a crowd pleaser!
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7/30/2011 - godx wrote: 87 Points
Opened and served right away. No formal notes. Good.
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7/26/2011 - Noahc wrote: flawed
By all accounts, this bottle was mistreated. It was stored on its side in the refrigerator for probably 6 months, maybe even a year. It was still under pressure, but the cork didn't expand back like it should when opened, and was pretty waterlogged. The drink seemed oxidized, but not quite completely so. There was no tropicality on this, just sharp, lemony granny smith apple and a very slight yeastiness on the nose. The bubbles were nonstop, but the taste and finish were neither exciting nor complex. All in all it seemed to hold up to the mistreatment, but in general don't store champagne on its side and don't store it in the fridge. If it is in there, don't take it out unless you drink it. It's all chemistry and physics here. I still think it's pretty good that it could hold up to this, and this is usually one of my standards. I'd give it an 87 for putting up with what it was put through.
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7/15/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Similar everytime. Yeast, floral, apple and pear. The palate has a dough quality and heavy on the minerals. Always good but never great.
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7/11/2011 - JOsgood wrote:
I continue to think this is one of the most overpriced Champagnes on the market. I find that it tastes a bit flat, lacking structure and a finish.
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7/9/2011 - Timbalimba wrote: 87 Points
Blunden's Grand Marque Shampoo Tasting (London): Full, rich, fruity. Bordering on vulgar but keeps everything together.
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7/8/2011 - JoshA wrote: 89 Points
Yeast and walnuts on the nose with crisp green apples on the palate. Dry and delicious.
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7/7/2011 - broughstyle wrote: 90 Points
Always fantastic!
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7/3/2011 - boodra wrote: 84 Points
Drank at the inauguration of my new house - wich was great - the wine was not so memorable though. Ok Fizz, but nothing more. My last bottle was much better
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6/30/2011 - jljones wrote: 90 Points
I love the toast notes in this champagne. So consistent.
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6/28/2011 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 88 Points
-golden with silvery flashes
-fresh, effervescent-crisp
-yeasty with hints of citron on the nose
-dry, shortish finish
-some green apple on the palate
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6/25/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 89 Points
Minneapolis Wine Club - Mix of N/V and Vintage Champagne (Irene's Garden): Pale gold color. Pear, green apple, light florals, yeast on the nose. The palate shows lemon, mild toast, yeast, tart, fairly clean on the medium finish. 89+pts.
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6/15/2011 - Jatstafford wrote: 94 Points
Was waiting to pop this when the Canucks won the Stanley cup but instead I celebrated their great year.
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6/13/2011 - JonathanP wrote: flawed
Heavily oxidized - sherry like.
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6/11/2011 - cos82 wrote: 86 Points
Low pressure on popping cork causing concern. Mousse decent with low bead. Pale straw yellow. Mostly bread on the nose. Palate ok with bread and hint of lemon. Nice acidity. Gift bottle and not my favorite big-house Champagne.
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6/11/2011 - VLSPV wrote:
Jaya's Graduation Lunch
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6/10/2011 - MOD wrote: 88 Points
worked better at 15-16 C. maturity, applesauce, hints of starfruit and grapefruit. pleasant but not really great in any way.
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6/9/2011 - Shuls wrote:
Gave as gift
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6/8/2011 - dhammer53 wrote:
Tiny bubbles. Delicious champagne.
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6/5/2011 - zheem wrote:
This batch has been delicious!
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6/4/2011 - edarrincox wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful, as always!
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6/3/2011 - nicholasharbour Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bottle aged in our cellar for a year. The wine developed a more distinct smell and taste. Initially, I met a sweet almost vanilla which later was agreed to be a Crème Brulée. There were a lot of tropical fruits present in the mouth. Sweet grape fruit and hints of pineapple. Notes of toast but not the yeasty bits I am use to from this wine. Over all my experience has been that this wine is great after being laid down for around a year.
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5/25/2011 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
This was from a magnum at least 12 years old. Nutty, caramel nuance, yeast notes, complex and aromatic; very nice finish, this aged very well and was a nice surprise before dinner.
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5/13/2011 - VinoMax wrote: 89 Points
C- Light straw, fine bubbles N- Brioche, peach/pear T- Bright, crisp, apple and othercstonecfruits, delightful
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5/8/2011 - WineHawkeye wrote: 88 Points
Did the sun come up this AM like every other morning? Well, then Veuve Clicquot delivered just the same, as always with remarkable consistency for a NV. If you need to read an amateur review to learn about Veuve then it is high time you enjoyed a bottle with someone you care about a great deal. Enjoy!
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5/8/2011 - xboomer wrote: 87 Points
A little champagne on Mother's Day î—
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5/8/2011 - avp wrote:
A nose of lemon curd, apple peel, halva, marzipan, vanilla and chalk.
Dry and medium bodied palate with a quick, rough and cold moussé. Refreshing and quite fruity (even a tad sweet) mid-palate turns into a sour and quinine-like aftertaste with some sugar, chalk and hazel nuts.
This has always been a bit weird in my books. I definitely won't turn down a glass when offered one. But would I buy myself a bottle? Well, I just did.
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5/5/2011 - jamieirving wrote: 89 Points
From the importer label, I can tell this NV Champagne is at least five years old. Probably more. With a little more full yellow colour in the glass than it's modern sister, the nose shows an intensely bready and yeasty nose. The palate has mellowed well. It's now showing nutty, caramel characters and a lovely light fizz. The finish is fine and dry. Didn't think you could age NV Champagne? Think again!
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5/1/2011 - bons vinhos wrote: 90 Points
Lovely...this one hit the spot!
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4/30/2011 - Henman wrote: 90 Points
Rather vibrant nose with citrus and chalky mineral.Elegant palate,not completely dry,hints of lemon, light chalk and slight minerality.Nice balance.I´m more into ultra-dry sparklings,but this was beautiful with a hint of sweetness.
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4/26/2011 - 1H2oMan wrote: 91 Points
this wine is always good
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4/26/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 89 Points
Lemon, yeast, chalk and floral notes. On the palate their is a sharp mineral flavor. Medium finish.
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4/25/2011 - amateurwino wrote:
Always competent, but a bit standard-issue.
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4/25/2011 - Mlueras wrote: 91 Points
Bubbly kinda night....with desert.
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4/25/2011 - Mlbrown wrote: 99 Points
Best champagne
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4/24/2011 - Baron Slick wrote: 90 Points
Light golden yellow. Yeasty, floral notes of apples, quince, peach, minerals, and vanilla are laced with a honeyed edge, zippy acidity, a fine bead, and smooth texture. This is rich, racy, and refreshing.
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4/24/2011 - Periko wrote: 89 Points
Clear light golden color, plenty of bubbles. Nose of medium plus intensity of citrus, pastry, yeast. Palate initially shows smooth, pleasant to drink, light body, citrus flavour, time and temperature easies carbonic and sharpness. Better than a previous bottle.
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4/23/2011 - cbkamp wrote: 84 Points
Faint fruit (apple) and sea water on the nose. Lively acidity but the flavors are really subdued. Can't really figure this one out. Good, not great.
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4/23/2011 - KVM wrote: 85 Points
Just fine
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4/20/2011 - Thirsty1 wrote:
consistant with previous
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4/19/2011 - Bureso wrote:
Opvarmning til Primo Piano
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4/14/2011 - dbg wrote:
Very good-excellent
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4/10/2011 - flydcjets wrote: 85 Points
Overhyped for a very popular champagne. Dry, with no lingering flavors.
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4/9/2011 - eporres wrote: 88 Points
Safety first....
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4/6/2011 - Barolo Raymond wrote: 87 Points
WSET Intermediate L7: WSET I L7: clear, lemon, fine mousse straight up. On the nose good brioche, bread, lemon and some toast. Lees left their mark. Dry, very high acidity, citrus fruits, granny smith, and mousse creates pleasant mouthfeel. Effervescence is so much better than in the Moet Brut Imperial I had later the same night.
Value/money = 8. Delivers consistently and therefore fails to really impress.
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4/3/2011 - Jatstafford wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful crisp clean finish.
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4/3/2011 - DStone wrote: 93 Points
Nice wine. Scored by my wife. I'll go 90 and would buy again but not earth-shattering in quality.
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4/2/2011 - Jatstafford wrote: 95 Points
Drink 4 bottles at sprouts academy grand opening. Huge success and well received
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4/2/2011 - Saint Stephen wrote: 87 Points
Meh.
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4/1/2011 - Giacomo wrote: 88 Points
Apparently we kept this past its prime. We both liked it quite a bit. Nice toast notes on the nose, nice tartness on the palate with some toast. Pleasant to drink, nice finish. Will definitely buy again at a good price.
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3/27/2011 - wineshaman wrote: 88 Points
Fresh and lively, with a creamy texture.
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3/26/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 87 Points
Nose of minerals, dough and tropical fruit. On the palate sharp acidity with shells, orange peel, minerals and burnt toast. Medium finish and flavors are a bit off on the finish. Not real smooth in other words. Decant but over priced on this occasion.
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3/26/2011 - CamWheeler wrote: 85 Points
Pear, apples and a bit of vanilla. Palate is slightly sweet without much depth. Nice enough as a starter.
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3/25/2011 - Zuperdaave wrote: 90 Points
Delicious. Golden color. Small, fast-rising bubbles. Subtle grapes on the nose. Crisp Chardonnay flavor. Delightful...
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3/24/2011 - Scottlmatthews wrote: 89 Points
Great-as usual!
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3/20/2011 - Jacksons@gvtc.com wrote:
Good stuff!!!!
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3/19/2011 - MarcoAzevedo wrote: 91 Points
Always a safe bet, this reliable and unique champagne showed its well known balance and pleasent taste. Low accidity, clear look and good perlage. Pineapple at the nose and its taste brought daisies to my mind.
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3/12/2011 - flying_wineau Likes this wine: 89 Points
Delicious and dependable, with green apple, honey, and grass.
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3/6/2011 - nospeel wrote: 88 Points
Nice - a little thin and out of balance. A good everyday champagne.
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3/5/2011 - edarrincox wrote: 95 Points
As always, fantastic. One of our favorite "everyday" champagnes. Started the party with Maryland Crabcakes and VC. Always a crowd pleaser.
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3/5/2011 - drycab wrote:
Nice change of pace with dinner, something different!
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2/25/2011 - dexterng wrote: 90 Points
What happened? It is completely different than the other bottle I had 2 months ago. Is it because they are under different batch or something? Color is golden, rich creamy taste. Just great, close to Bollinger.
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2/20/2011 - absolutvodka wrote: 91 Points
Always a star.
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2/16/2011 - DanH wrote: 88 Points
Perhaps too forward with acids, not as balanced as I would like. Very clean flavor profile though. Refreshing and palate cleansing.
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2/15/2011 - chablis28 wrote: 89 Points
solid enough but should sell for around $30 top.
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2/12/2011 - TashNYC wrote: 90 Points
Dinner with Susi & Michelle (Jersey City Loft, NJ, with Jen & I) (Jersey City, NJ): At dinner with Susi & Michelle (Jersey City Loft, NJ): Pear, apples, brioche and fine bubbles.
A great start to a nice evening.
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2/11/2011 - mwellwood wrote: 95 Points
Slightly nutty on the nose, delicious smooth palate with citrus, a hint of apple - a great celebration bubbly!
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2/6/2011 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 88 Points
Light golden color with flecks of green. Tiny bubbles with persistent bead. On the nose citrus, and green apple. On the palate creamy mousse with citrus on front and mid palate. On the back palate grapefruit. Lingering finish.
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2/6/2011 - mlinardi wrote: 94 Points
na praia e na piscina, namorando com minha menina.
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2/2/2011 - ggb wrote: 88 Points
Belles bulles. Très zeste d'orange et de citron au nez. Bouche assez longue. Assez bien.
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1/29/2011 - leonardo_de_araujo wrote: 88 Points
Nice color, delicate (fine) bubbles,
Gold with green subtitles in color
Orange and tangerine peel on the nose
Citrus flavors match the nose.
Very resfreshing.
Paplemousse grapefruit on the back end
88
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1/29/2011 - BrewWench wrote: 90 Points
Just a great little champagne. Pear and apple, with a beautiful color and great little bubbles.
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1/12/2011 - JRo wrote: 90 Points
Excellent... as usual.
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1/9/2011 - KVM wrote: 89 Points
Brioche, sweetness. Good depth and richness, with noticeable sweetness. Paid $38 with tax at Costco in La Quinta
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1/8/2011 - agbailey Likes this wine:
Wineterfest 2011: Veuve was very good and consistent with other tastings. Definite notes of apple and nice acidity. Interesting contrast with Feuillatte NV ... Veuve was delicious and a bit larger than the Feuillatte, which was more subtle and nuanced. Both were delicious
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1/8/2011 - stadler wrote:
Se tient bien dans le groupe des bons bruts sans année, rien de particulier au palais. En apéritif, à recommander.
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1/4/2011 - pdemaio wrote: 91 Points
Solid as ever.
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1/3/2011 - dbg wrote:
Pale yellow, nice mousse, crisp citrus with some bready/toasty notes on the nose, medium body, very good to excellent.
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1/3/2011 - JonathanP wrote: 90 Points
A refreshing and robust big house champagne showing notes of citrus and orchard fruits, yeasty brioche and funky ripe camembert. Reliable but not overly exciting.
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1/3/2011 - pot20 wrote: 86 Points
Rien de bien complexe.
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1/2/2011 - Fishboy wrote: 88 Points
Very enjoyable with Sunday brunch.
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1/1/2011 - Teafan wrote: 95 Points
Fresh lots of bubbles creamy pear slight hint of citrus
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12/31/2010 - rentmp3 wrote: 88 Points
Light golden hue. Bone dry. Lots of lemon/orange peel on the nose and palate. Creamy mouthfeel. Lacking much complexity other than the sour citrus components. Crisp, clean acidity on the finish.
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12/31/2010 - al-Zabba wrote:
Ok, I am ashamed to say I prejudged this wine and expected to merely tolerate it. The last time I had one of these, which had to have been three years ago, it wasn't impressive at all but I wasn't expecting it to be...but after a taste and then a second and a third, I began to second guess myself. "Am I drunk, or is this far better than I've ever had from this label?" I was relieved to find that it wasn't just me, but my fellow wino buddy validated my evaluation--this is the best bottle of VCP gold label I've ever had. Wish I knew which disgorgement this was for curiosity's sake.
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12/31/2010 - soyhead wrote: 86 Points
nose -toast
mouth - salinity features prominently. a touch of caramel.
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12/31/2010 - bubbachumps wrote: 89 Points
Did not take formal notes, but drank along with a NV Billecart Rose, NV Moutard, NV De Margerie Cuvee Speciale, a '00 Billecart Cuvee Francois and an '04 Roederer Cristal. Consistent with prior notes. This to me is the standard bearer, big house, full bodied, NV champagne.
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12/31/2010 - rnwyjim wrote: 88 Points
One of the best I've had, but that's not saying much.
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12/31/2010 - dexterng wrote: 80 Points
Humm, how to begin? Very average, plain, waterly. Unimpressive.
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12/30/2010 - theusualsuspect wrote: 83 Points
Tasted for the first times in a few years. Insipid really. Adequate bubbles, little flavor interest. Why anyone would buy this instead of say the Roederer NV brut eludes me unless the label for you trranscends what is in the bottle. There are times over the years when Veuve n/v has been competitive in quality, but based on this bottle, not now. Tasted the Moet Brut Imperial along side. The better champagne hands down. 83 may be generous.
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12/28/2010 - Fishboy wrote: 88 Points
An enjoyable sparkler with a little age that made it an interesting starter for dinner with friends.
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12/26/2010 - RogerG wrote:
Austere, dry. Home due to blizzard (couldn't go out to dinner at TW Food)
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12/26/2010 - ThMeyer wrote: 89 Points
This bottle had at least 3 years of age come with it - and maybe that's the reason why it was quite complex and not boring at all.
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12/23/2010 - Tim Heaton wrote:
I believe this NV bottling to be about two years old. In any event, this followed the Jacquesson 731 that I brought; the poor Clicquot barely got out of the starting gate after that. A bit uninspired, with flecks of purity woven between layers of mediocre fruits, clumsy structure and balance. There's a reason I don't ever buy these bottles, and I thank my friend that brought this to the dinner for reminding me. 12,0% abv.
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12/22/2010 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
2010 Champagne Tasting (23 wines) (Famous Liquors): Notes of citrus fruit and yeast. A solid and steady sparkler. 89-90 points.
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12/17/2010 - Ohsowise wrote: 90 Points
Champagne and Beach House. Way to start the weekend!
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12/15/2010 - Matt T wrote: 87 Points
Champagne Tasting (Bell's Wine Shop, Washington DC): This was a tart and chalky example. A little bit less balanced than other champagnes in this price range. I have had this several times before and it is decent, just not all that exciting.
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12/12/2010 - austinwinesalon wrote:
The Other Great French Blancs: Champagne and Sauternes (Wink Restaurant, Austin, Texas): Light straw color, baking spices and yeasty toast on the nose but strong acidity overpowers the flavors on the palate. Lemon sour at first, with a sharp, chalky texture, this had notes of lemon and ripe green apple, some pepper, was a little green and vegetal. Refreshing and crispy clean, but short, its effervescence faded quickly; “not exciting,” “uneventful,” “monolithic.” Maybe needs time, and is not the wine for celebrating in this new year. Least favorite in a nv brut flight.
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12/12/2010 - Outplaying wrote:
Enjoyable but pretty simple. No toast, no yeasty notes, just some citrus and apple.
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12/11/2010 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 90 Points
A bunch of Champagne & Sparkling Wines (Random): I have never had a bad bottle of Veuve Clicquot's N.V. offering and this one features lemon, lime, minerals dough and chalk. Complex and has a medium finish. Well done again.
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12/10/2010 - sparksinsuits wrote: 86 Points
Drinking with the Wirral Dads
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12/4/2010 - JustinMcDonald wrote:
Lovely as always, not the best glass of fizz you will ever had but consistent and always enjoyable. Lush mouth texture, yeast, toast, lime, some acid and clove.
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12/2/2010 - -Tim- wrote: 84 Points
Was alright. However, there are much better Champagnes out there for 30€...
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12/1/2010 - Albrechtslund wrote: 89 Points
Great tasting.
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11/30/2010 - zheem wrote:
This was one of the better Veuve Clicquots I've had. It has been in the cellar for awhile--more yeast and brioche than most, but maintains brightness that is classic for the yellow lable.
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11/28/2010 - shiel wrote: 84 Points
Drank with Thanksgiving Turkey. Excellent palate cleanser. Not particularly special bottle.
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11/25/2010 - dave smigielski wrote:
Nice, Crisp Champers. I would drink this all the time if I could afford to
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11/25/2010 - *Vine* wrote:
Popped and poured. Medium-light white gold. Yeasty aromas of apples, lemon zest, and a hint of biscuit. Light body. On the palate, the is a bit simplistic with notes of white table grapes and apples. This particular bottle showed on the sweeter side as though an elevated dosage was implemented. Due to the sweetness, this particular bottle showed a bit flabby and out of balance. Short finish. Although this could have simply been an off bottle, it was opened from a fresh case...hopefully the rest will show closer to the typical, unexciting, NV Veuve Brut style without the elevated sweetness.
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11/25/2010 - ggkemp wrote: 88 Points
Crisp & nice bubbles. Nice start to T-giving Day dinner.
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11/25/2010 - gnosis wrote:
Clean, fresh green apple, tart pear. Very little yeastiness, if anything Wonder bread, maybe not even toasted! Reliable, ez, crowd pleaser. Better crowd pleasers for the money, though, and better Champagne for the price. Was in a pinch.
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11/25/2010 - 1H2oMan wrote: 90 Points
Drank on thanksgiving
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11/21/2010 - Pakats wrote: 90 Points
Karens G'day
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11/14/2010 - gaschief wrote: 85 Points
Ok it's almost 3 yrs old but was well cellared in the cold. Held its CO2 nicely, good bubbles-- But the flavor was flat and somewhat dull- it seems to have lost its bite and citrus charm. Perhaps too old?
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11/8/2010 - Yme wrote: 87 Points
Yellow gold, fine, active beads. Green apple and slate on the nose. Light to medium bodied. Palate cleansing and refreshing. Lemon and quite strong taste of minerals. Moderate length.
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11/7/2010 - wineshaman wrote: 82 Points
This bottle did not do it for me tonight ending a string very good NV champagne's over the the last couple of years. Flat and dull with the only saving grace being some mineral attribute's on the finish. Nothing last for ever, so will start over.
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10/30/2010 - gbm wrote: 91 Points
Adam's 40th (Adam's House): I am not a huge fan of champagne, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. It was light yellow in color with a nose of ripe citrus and zest. Maybe a little toast. Very little yeastiness. Just the right amount of tartness with fresh, crisp apples and citrus on the palate. The finish was nice. Clean. I really enjoyed this wine and might even pick some up for future consumption. (4+13+17+7)
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10/29/2010 - Evil Homer wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyable.
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10/22/2010 - boodra wrote: 89 Points
Lovely. Toasty and fine mousse
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10/18/2010 - pdemaio wrote: 91 Points
solid veuve as usually. Always good, particularly when it's on sale :-) Nose his some yeast and a touch of fuit.
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10/17/2010 - pereik wrote: 83 Points
Yeast and unripe pear on the nose. Very high accididty, and a little bitter.
On a structural level (accidity and bubbles) the wine worked well to boiled lamb meat and cabbage (får-i-kål), but aromatically it was far from optimal.
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10/9/2010 - wahoff wrote: 87 Points
Pale yellow color. Fine, subtle bubbles. Good not great.
Robe jaune pâle. Bulles fines toutes en subtilité. Bon mais sans plus.
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10/3/2010 - the godfather wrote:
not bad, not very interesting though
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10/1/2010 - Eating is Cheating wrote:
Single bottle drunk within hours of purchase (just enough time to chill it). No info re blend or date of disgorgement or release etc. Light green-gold colour. Quite a fine bead, steady but not noticeably vigourous. Good mousse though. Lovely fresh nose of apples and grapefruit, slightly honeyed. No real secondary, yeasty/biscuity notes however - this must be quite young. Palate is in similar vein: lifted, fresh, crisp; good acidity. Some length, and very refreshing - hard to resist pouring another. This is as impressive as ever: not exactly cheap, but always reliable. Personally I would prefer it if cellared for a bit, but this is perfectly good straight from the shop. Lovely.
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9/30/2010 - MagnumGourmet Likes this wine:
Popped and poured. Wine felt slightly flat as I was pouring it. Lots of apple and toast on the nose. Decent fruit on the palate, but somewhat unexciting. Enjoyed the bottle, but there are much more interesting wines out there for the same or better price point. Would not purchase again.
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9/26/2010 - CBJB wrote: 92 Points
We love Vueve - what else can we say!
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9/19/2010 - JOsgood wrote:
From double magnum - this was probably my best experience with this champagne. Very fresh and vibrant with good acidity.
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9/14/2010 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
VACATION TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD; 9/13/2010-9/18/2010 (BALTIMORE, MD/MARTHA'S VINEYARD/ATLANTIC CITY): You never know with N/V champagne, but this one worked, dry and crisp, not too acidic with good toast. Went quite well with fresh lobster rolls at Martha's Vineyard.
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9/6/2010 - brigcampbell wrote:
Served before dinner but the problem was we had been tasting for two hours before. I might have scored this fairly well since it was holding up very well. Went great with the lobster dish.
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9/4/2010 - vanpe003 wrote: 92 Points
Ok, I know it's not the "in" thing to do to rate this wine highly. And normally I agree. But something really weird happened tonight...we were out for dinner and ordered up a bottle for an appertif. My wife and I both took a sip and looked at each other..."really"? "Is this VC Brut". Much richer and more complex than what we've become accustomed to with this bottling. Frankly, it tasted more like a vintage Grande Dame. A pleasant surprise, both on its own and as a pairing to "Mexican spiced" sushi. We asked the sommelier.....is this a new bottle or something that's been sitting around for awhile? It turns out that they had bought this stock "a year ago", which probably means something more than that given the way time flies. In any event, much, much better than the average bottle (and we've had a ton of them).
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9/4/2010 - TinMan wrote: 85 Points
It's hard to believe I used to consider this wine an excellent champagne...but that was a decade or more ago when I was just discovering the world of fine wine. This Veuve is OK and very drinkable...apples, some citrus, but the negative is an ever so slight bitter aftertaste. For the money, one can do MUCH better.
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9/3/2010 - spaciello wrote: 87 Points
Not a good NV this year. Last year was much better. 92
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8/30/2010 - ews3 wrote: 83 Points
IMW Annual Champagne Tasting (Christie's Auction House, NYC): very bitter palate
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8/22/2010 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Anita: Very plain and rather large agressive bubbles after the Taitinger. from Jonathon.
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8/22/2010 - JOsgood wrote:
This stuff is overpriced junk. Nothing interesting about it. Big, unfocused bubbles in the glass.
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8/21/2010 - teenaging wrote: 89 Points
quite lovely; clean taste; fragrant; delicious.
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8/18/2010 - Brnshj22 wrote: 87 Points
Too expensive for what it is.
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8/12/2010 - Laree wrote: 75 Points
Never my favorite... Nor my choice. Sour and tangy. But! It's champagne and on a night like this... I'll drink it.
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8/11/2010 - kidsmurf2000 wrote: 80 Points
Disappointing. Light and unfruity. Flawed bottle?
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8/11/2010 - bons vinhos wrote: 89 Points
Always reliable,nice mousse and lots of freshness.
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8/7/2010 - Alvinho wrote: 95 Points
Considering the moment this bottle it was consumed, I should give it a 100. I opened in the hospital the day my first daughter was born.
The sparkling was awesome as usual Veuve Clicquot. Toasted nose with smooth finish.
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8/6/2010 - elefkowitz wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed this to toast my baby sister's engagement - light straw on the nose, some muted summer fruits and nice acidity. It wasn't amazing amazing, but it was a special bottle for a nice celebration.
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8/6/2010 - dke wrote:
Good, but not as good as previous bottle 88-89.
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8/1/2010 - drycab wrote:
Great Palate cleanser with steamed lobster with drawn butter, saffron rice, garlic bread, and a tomato-mozzerella salad.
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7/31/2010 - bryanjmatthews Likes this wine: 87 Points
I enjoyed this with sauteed scallops with asparagas and rice pilaf.
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7/29/2010 - shaunalynn wrote:
Looks golden-yellow, with tiny bubbles. The nose: initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla and later of brioche. Balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following the ageing in the bottle. Freshness and fruit tastes following on.
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7/24/2010 - DuVinMD Likes this wine: 90 Points
Très belles bulles, excellent nez très frais, fruité - on sent la pomme verte - et les fines odeurs de beurre, de levures, de pain et de brioche. La bouche est fine, fraîche et fruité - de longueur moyenne. Un classique champenois plutôt du côté fruité et brioché, que vineux (ex. Ruinart), floral (ex. Delamotte) ou minéral-crayeux (ex. Duval-Leroy et GH Martel).
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7/17/2010 - drwine2001 wrote:
I haven't had this in a long while and was pleasantly surprised with its Pinot weight, slight oxidative qualities, and relative dryness. Better than its common reputation as plonk.
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7/11/2010 - BigJul wrote:
Une bouteille qu’on m’a offerte en cadeau en décembre 2008, et qui avait été achetée quelques semaines auparavant. Près de deux ans de repos donc, pour ce Champagne non millésimé, qui montrait déjà des signes de fatigue, avec des bulles amples mais grossières. Un vin festif certes qui a permis d’épater la galerie, mais qui ne vaut tout simplement pas son prix. Pol Roger continue de dominer mon palmarès personnel des RQP de Champagne.
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7/10/2010 - cartime wrote: 88 Points
From a standard bottle cellared 1 1/2 years. Toast, caramel, butterscotch, pear, citrus. Pleasant acidic bite. Pretty good, but I think one can do better at this price. I think 1-2 years is probably ideal cellaring time for this.
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7/3/2010 - Paul S wrote: 88 Points
Char Siew / Roast Pork Showdown (Martin & Joyce's): Have not had this for some time - this bottle was actually quite surprisingly drinkable. Not great, but not quite as insipid as previous experiences. Nose was pleasant enough, with mineral, lemons and yeast. The strange sourness I usually associate with the palate was rather toned down in this bottle, instead, I got lemons, apples and another touch of mineral. Simple, but pleasant enough. Finish was rather nondescript and lemony. Apart from that, nothing really much to write about. Still though, a marked improvement from the last few bottles.
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6/30/2010 - arabhammerhead wrote: 90 Points
Wonderfully smooth, very little bite, full of spring flavors, delightful with strawberries.
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6/28/2010 - cbauer135 wrote: 91 Points
Light minerality. Light citrus fruits. Very solid.
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6/27/2010 - garambler wrote: 89 Points
I opened this at my 6/27/10 champagne tasting. It had a pleasant bouquet of toast, musky pear, peach, citrus and mineral aromas. The palate was smooth, medium bodied and balanced with toast, pear, peach, melon and mineral flavors.
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6/26/2010 - Fishboy wrote: 85 Points
Nice champagne. No other notes since we had several bottles first and this was only a half bottle.
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6/25/2010 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 88 Points
very similar to last notes. this clearly has a lot of pinot noir/meunier and more of a body; bread and oatmeal tends to dominate.
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6/21/2010 - T.U wrote: 84 Points
Weinakademie Aufbaukurs II; 3/15/2010-7/5/2010 (Wien): helleres Goldgelb, mittlere Viskosität; N: hefig, nussige Töne, geringe Komplexität, Brotrinde; G: ssf, hefig, nussig, gereift, rassige Säure, geringe Komplexität, mittlerer Abgang
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6/20/2010 - dbg wrote:
A Wine Berserkers thread (http://www.wineberserkers.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24839&p=332976#p332976) trashing NV Veuve Clicquot inspired me to do a blind comparison of NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs and NV Veuve Clicquot last night. Both are locally available. The Gruet gets a fair amount of love for a $16 cheapie, and I was curious to see how it would stand up the Veuve, which is twice the price and has been getting trashed here.
Wine 1 – very pale yellow, copious fine mousse, citrus, slight artificial peach nose, creamy mouthfeel, light-medium body, a bit flabby, sweet artificial flavor notes on palate, short finish, average. Guessing this is the Gruet, which I’ve never had before. (75 pts)
Wine 2 – pale yellow, a shade darker than wine 1, bread and toast plus citrus on nose, light-medium body, fruit and minerals and nice balancing acidity, bit of earth, medium finish, very good. (84 pts)
I was pretty sure which wine was which, based on past experience with the Veuve, even though I had never had the Gruet before. So perhaps there was some unavoidable bias. But there was a clear difference between the wines, and I think I described what I tasted.
Wine 1 – NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs. My wife, who also tasted these blind, didn’t find anything to like about this wine. I wouldn’t buy more, and uses the rest of the bottle for Mimosas today.
Wine 2 – NV Veuve Clicquot. Not a killer Champagne, and yes there are more interesting things around in the same price range, but they have come back from a very lackluster bunch of years. Not worthy of the bashing it’s been getting in this thread. IMHO, of course.
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6/13/2010 - knurdami wrote: 87 Points
Have to say I was dissapointed. Perhaps I was expecting too much for $45 -- no, I don't think I was. I did warm up to it a bit once the carbonation had gassed mostly off but what's the fun in decanting Champagne? 87 points.
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5/31/2010 - last chance wrote: 90 Points
The nose had aromas of lemons, apples and a little bread. Nice flavors that were more on the apple side. This was just a fun bottle, and a nice pairing with fried chicken.
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5/30/2010 - mkaminski wrote: 92 Points
Shiny straw colour. Aromas of fresh bread crust, warm wheat toasts with butter and sweet grapefruit pulp. On the palate fresh, mineral, citrussy, with good acidity and pleasant bitterness. Long and intense aftertaste.
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5/23/2010 - BillyT wrote: 89 Points
Opened for TX Offline. Not certain but the VC's I've been getting in San Antonio are pale in comparison with those I have bought elsewhere. Not certain what's going on.
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5/23/2010 - loriannkru wrote: 75 Points
Wow, we really don't like Veuve Cliquot. I can't put my finger on what it is about this - it just feels bogusly yeasty, and somehow overwrought.
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5/21/2010 - David Paris (dbp) wrote: 80 Points
This one's a little harsh with it's acidity and minerality on the palate. The finish zings with some volatile acidity, with some green apples as well. Fairly off balanced and not really pleasurable to drink. There's really so many better Champagne's for the price.
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5/16/2010 - jbehrendt wrote: 89 Points
Served at fund raising dinner with appetizers of crisp rounds with Ricotta cheese and cavier. Nice pairing with a nice, reliable Champagne.
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5/13/2010 - ckinv368 wrote: 92 Points
Very nice color with a bit of mineral, followed by apples, and a nice dry bite near the end. Notes of citrus and other fruit, with a floral scent.
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5/11/2010 - amateurwino wrote:
Consistent with prior notes
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5/9/2010 - mfp wrote: 90 Points
Always good.
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5/1/2010 - tangfish wrote:
Camano
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4/25/2010 - beezer6 wrote: 88 Points
A Yellow Label with a bit of age - I think I purchased this about three years ago.
Enjoyable fine bubble structure. Nice moussy nose of citric lemons and some subtle tropical fruit.
Palate is approachable and much in the house style. Fine but not exciting. Money best spent on smaller houses.
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4/24/2010 - Matt Scott wrote: 90 Points
(Janine's birthday weekend)
Lovely.
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4/22/2010 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
Veuve Clicquot Tasting w/Pierre Casenave (Binny's, Naperville): 55% Pinot Noir. Straw color with notes of apple and citrus. Good texture with a medium bead and good acidity. Flavors of toast, apple and caramel. Ends nicely and seems a bit more focused than the last few times I've had this. 89-90 pts.
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4/20/2010 - NorthFace wrote:
Enjoyed with my wife!
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4/19/2010 - Winekrupt wrote: 78 Points
Light yellow/clear. Nose: biscuity, hay and a caramel candied element. Fine tight bubbles. Very tart, and not so expressive in the mouth. It left me searching. The excitement ended with the cork.
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4/14/2010 - cbuhlman wrote: 87 Points
a good solid mass market champagne. Nothing extraordinary.
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4/13/2010 - 10centpower wrote: 90 Points
Very nice - extremely smooth, with good bubbles. A nice minerality without being sour. QPR is out of line, however.
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4/12/2010 - xtrmjoe wrote: 85 Points
My system (nose mouth finish) ///
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3/21/2010 - Jack O'Brien wrote: 80 Points
Very shy on the nose; slight pear and apple slice but fairly meek overall. I couldn't tell if I was drinking Champagne or sparkling mineral water - pretty disappointing and not a good representation of Champagne. This is the third encounter with this wine with consistent notes.
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3/20/2010 - brigcampbell wrote: 88 Points
Carolyn Nichol's Birthday Party (Ladera Ranch, CA): This is a good solid bubbly but not a great QPR.
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3/19/2010 - drycab wrote:
Exactly what I expected. Not real flamboyant, but sort of a real good "working class" chanpagne that went with the stone crabs, salad, and garlic bread very well.
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3/12/2010 - winedinners wrote: 88 Points
One of my fave French bubblies when its good. This one seems a little dry, tart and woody. Notes of citrus, baked bread, a hint of anise with good minerality and a sea mist finish.
Ratings: 1-5
Color 2
Sweetness 2
Acidity 2
Balance 4
Body 3
Intensity 4
Complexity 3
Alcohol 2
Interesting 3
Finish 4
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3/7/2010 - BillyT wrote: 88 Points
It seems that what I bought in PR is 'newer' NV than what I have at home. While this bottle lived up to the taste profile it fell flat at the end of the palate which the ones drank in PR did not. Still good juice.
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3/6/2010 - Zweder wrote: 85 Points
Regular dinner group (@ EM): Tasted/drank this wine on many occasions. Not really bad, but not really special either. I wrote one earlier note; probably from the first time I tasted this Champagne. Tasted a lot of good Champagne since. And then I must say there is so much better on the market, even for better prices. Nothing wrong with this wine. Pleasant, dry and a good commercial product. Nothing exiting though.
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3/5/2010 - dbg wrote:
excellent, but should gain a bit of complexity with a year or two in the cellar - this was a recent purchase
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3/3/2010 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
We drank this in San Juan and for some reason it was sooooo MUCH BETTER than my last bottle at home. I need to learn how these NV's work. Unfortunately don't have the tasting notes but it remains one of my favorite champagne's.
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3/1/2010 - DonSolo69 wrote: 90 Points
Drank this one on the birth of Sophia Helen, my second child. Amazing day. Amazing wine.
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3/1/2010 - mattjohnson_78 wrote: 86 Points
always a good goto
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2/28/2010 - vintage61 wrote: 90 Points
Drank at Susans with Tina Burrows. Classic NV French Champagne. Loads of yeast and bread dough lept from the bottle when the cork came out. Excessive fine mousse when poured. Pale golden color with bread dough on the palate. Good balance and acidity. Given this has been at the $40 price point lately, this is excellent value.
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2/24/2010 - TJolley Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had on an Excursion limo with Tony of Avanzare. Have had several other times, always tastes great.
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2/24/2010 - methers wrote: 88 Points
Several years of bottle age - not sure when I acquired the bottle. Pleasingly citrus fruit aromas and flavour, without being cuttingly acidic. Nicer than I remember VC being.
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2/20/2010 - St Paul wrote: 90 Points
"Horse de Commerse" with base of grapes from the 80´s. Probably done for the familly....
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2/17/2010 - TannicBeast wrote: 89 Points
Clear, pale lemon in color. Muted and tight on the nose, with a little baked bread aroma. Very dry, with high acidity and grapefruit/lime and green apple on the palate. Very nice but not a particularly good value.
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2/14/2010 - Eating is Cheating wrote:
No date of disgorgement apparent on the bottle. Bottled-aged for about 15 months after purchase in November 2008. Chilled, but not excessively cold. A pleasing light straw colour - not showing much development. Fine, persistent bead, but not a huge mousse. Familiar nose of lemons, apples and the distinctive Champagne bisuity/yeasty aroma. Crsip, clean palate - appley, with citrus notes. Good mouthfeel and good grip; flavours persist through midpalate and onto the finish. No loss of fizz through the palate. Slightly off-dry note lurking - a pleasant surprise. Good finish. A very nice wine, but not cheap.
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2/14/2010 - nvandyk wrote: 87 Points
Perfectly nice bottle of champagne, doesn't aspire to greatness, delivers what is expected of it. Used tonight as an ingredient in Lobster risotto and as an accompaniment...worked fine for both purposes.
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2/11/2010 - justyno wrote: 83 Points
Not bad, not great
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2/7/2010 - MD2020 wrote: 82 Points
It does the job--this bottle was a little sweet with pear, apple and some orange and nice effervescence that held up for a while, but the taste was flat. It does well at a party where it's not the main attraction.
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1/29/2010 - curiouscellars wrote: 80 Points
Not bad but not great. A little vinegar/sour taste. Quite disappointed. Usually Clicquot is a standard of "Very Good..." and above rating for NV, every time. But maybe the bottle was way too old or kept in less than ideal conditions.
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1/25/2010 - Falkheden wrote: flawed
Smakrikt tydlig karaktär.
Dock var vinet inte så Spritzigt som jag hade önskat.
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1/12/2010 - balassis wrote: 89 Points
Pale yellow with scents of white flowers, yeast and citrus.
Medium bodied with crispy acidity and rich in bubbles.
Nice and refreshing lemony aftertaste.
Good pairing with a vegetable soup with saffron.
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1/4/2010 - winecharmer wrote: 90 Points
A crowd-pleasing but nothing to write home about champagne. Smooth and delicate but a tad yeasty. Reliably good.
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1/4/2010 - mreinitz wrote: 84 Points
I periodically retry this hoping that it is better than I remember -- but it never is. There are many better champagnes for the price.
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1/3/2010 - pghgator wrote: 90 Points
NYE bottle. Nice but I think it lacked some effervescence. Good balance will purchase again at the $35-$40 price range.
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1/1/2010 - rexmerlot wrote: 89 Points
Great champagne.
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1/1/2010 - wineotim wrote: 89 Points
Lively and crisp acidity, balanced with yeast and citrus notes, lots of persistent tiny bubbles. Clean, dry finish.
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1/1/2010 - Melli wrote: 85 Points
Rather unimpressive....particularly following the Krug
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1/1/2010 - gordoyflaca wrote: 90 Points
Reasonable champagne, good acidity and bready citrus flavors.
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1/1/2010 - drdebs wrote: 89 Points
As ever, a reliably delicious bottle of bubbles!
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1/1/2010 - Uncle Nancy wrote:
Excellent way to toast in the New Year!
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1/1/2010 - wineshaman wrote: 90 Points
New Years Eve for 4 @ my house (Midlothian, VA): This bottle was singing as the ball dropped on times square. Fresh and lively, the way I like my champagne.
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12/31/2009 - djdaqm wrote: 89 Points
While not the most profound wine, it does add to the festive celebrations. Had it with caviar just before the clock hit midnight. In the past, I there has been yeasty notes and cracker flavor at the end. I was not able to taste them this time. Dry, as expected and generally good balance. Citrus notes on the palette.
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12/31/2009 - Charlie Carnes wrote: 85 Points
This wine is OK. I'm usually pretty far gone when anyone opens one of these so it usually works pretty well. I definitely wouldn't start the night with one of these.
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12/31/2009 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 89 Points
It delivers. Did the trick with a plate of oysters.
Good mousse; crisp; some body; bread out of the oven flavors, but not so much as to take away from the very clean profile.
A good champagne: especially if one has to choose in the tax free assortment of any given aiport.
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12/31/2009 - msilver wrote: 91 Points
Very nice, gold in glass. Clean taste and finish.
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12/31/2009 - Jessica.Zephyr wrote: 91 Points
$34
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12/31/2009 - jshufelt wrote: 88 Points
In the glass, clear white gold in color. On the nose, a subtle mixture of white fruit, flint, and bread. On the palate, medium-bodied with a balanced mix of fruit, mineral, yeast, and acidity. Crisp, clean, and a nice way to wrap up another year. Here's to 2010!
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12/30/2009 - zheem wrote:
Drinking the NV about three years after purchase, and i'm reminded how much I like a little age on Champagne, even NV. Biscuit on nose, tight bubbles and plenty of flavor to keep interest up.
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12/27/2009 - Javachip wrote: 87 Points
Nose of matchstick, hard boiled egg, and yeasty bread dough. Medium mousse. Nice flavors of pear, apple, croissant, hint of lemon.
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12/26/2009 - redderthanred wrote:
Good, made for great Mimosas
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12/26/2009 - fingers wrote: 90 Points
From 375 - M86C disg't. Light bronze/banana yellow color, plentiful mousse that invades the entire body of liquid. Citrus and warm bread flavor with a creamy bouquet and lip-smacking acidity in the mouthfeel. Tang is balanced in level and length. Persistent finish and overall, really enjoyable. Very good qpr (5+11+17+7) = 90
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12/25/2009 - Laurence wrote: 89 Points
Good but not worth the price. Better bubbly out there in this price range.
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12/24/2009 - ScottGoodwin wrote: 86 Points
A little heavier and fuller than I prefer. Nice tart finish that stretches out. More yeasty. Not worth the $$$.
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12/24/2009 - WannabeRenaissanceMan wrote: 80 Points
Meh - it was okay - definitely not worth the price in my opinion. However, I was given this bottle as a gift, and since it was an NV I don't know if it was past its prime or not.
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12/24/2009 - Esteban wrote: 89 Points
Le goût typique du Champagne pour moi. Un goût de levure, de brioche qui ressort et qui représente le petit je ne sais quoi qui différencie un champagne d'un autre mousseux. Bien fait mais rien de remarquable.
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12/23/2009 - Mac's Daddy wrote: 87 Points
We enjoy this wine because of its consistency, always crisp and clean.
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12/21/2009 - Flashman wrote: 89 Points
Discover Luxury with Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot (BC Liquor Stores, 39th & Cambie, Vancouver BC): Pleasant toasty taste.
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12/20/2009 - vintage61 wrote:
Opened bottle at Susan;s Fondue and Champagne party. Entire bottle was left. Vaccu-vined it and brought it home.
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12/20/2009 - zheem wrote:
This NV has been in the cellar for a couple of years, I think they just get better with a little bottle time, more of the yeast and bread elements.
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12/20/2009 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
By rights I should forebear from posting this TN for it cannot add a drop to the ocean of words already stored in countless thousands of TNs, though many say very little or nothing at all. Our very generous hosts are always ready with the Veuve, their little calling card, and I am always ready to receive, yeastiness, fine bead in a straw color, citric acidity bracing the finish. Pour on, it is the season.
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12/20/2009 - Polarper wrote: 81 Points
Had past its prime. Lack of flavour and balance.
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12/17/2009 - Goldstone wrote: 88 Points
Light lemonish gold colour.Very pronounced active bead, muted mousse. Yeasty, toasted macaroons lemony nose. Full rounded red apples palate with a yeasty finish framed by good soft acidity. Very good. This was the St. Petersburg cuvee.
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12/12/2009 - Benj wrote: 87 Points
Yeasty, toast and crisp apple, warm mid-palate and a citrus twist on the finish. Not a whole lot of body, sadly, quite light. Mousse not harsh, medium bubbles. Very good, but better available for the price.
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12/9/2009 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Obviously one of the most popular and most TNed champagnes on record, so I'm not sure I'm adding much to the argument. We had acquired this bottle as a prize in a New Year's Eve party a year or two prior and chose to broach it this Thanksgiving. It delivered better than I recall at that party; full, toasty aroma, fine bead, pale straw color, concentrated citrus on the palate with considerable minerality, fresh and mouth-filling.
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12/8/2009 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
2009 Famous Liquors Champagne Tasting (Lombard, Illinois): Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 89-90 points.
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12/4/2009 - huevosconvino wrote:
Seemed a little watery and disappointing from the 375ml...
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12/3/2009 - amateurwino wrote: 87 Points
Tart. Ok, but hard for this to shine in this lineup tonight.
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11/26/2009 - jmull wrote: 86 Points
Middling Champagne. Good fruit with a nice toastiness to it, but too sweet/sugary for my taste. Enjoyable, to be sure, but one can do better for the money. 86-87.
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11/26/2009 - spineguy wrote: 86 Points
Middle plus of the road. Good bubbles and well rounded.
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11/22/2009 - fbautista wrote:
CON Patriucia y mauricio con pomengrae Torta de lentejas y pollo
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11/15/2009 - erichbrandt wrote: 78 Points
Good clean light taste. Citrus pear apple. Nice finish. Great afternoon teaser.
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11/9/2009 - tarheel17 wrote: 88 Points
bought a celebratory bottle at a restaurant (the only champagne option) and was pleasantly suprised. No idea the disgorgement, since I neglected to grab the cork off the table. But this was fuller in body and had much more personality (flavor) than I remember in my previous experiences with this cuvee. Sweeter too, which was a bonus for most at the table.
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11/8/2009 - *Vine* wrote: 89 Points
Popped and poured. Light yellow gold hue. Aromas of yeast, golden delicious apple, and a touch of hazelnut. Medium-light to light body. On the palate, this Champagne is quite lively and fresh, with a nice dose of acidity and just a touch of sweetness, which really pushes the flavors of crisp apples, pears, light citrus, and a touch of pie crust. Moderate finish.
Quick commentary - Veuve Clicquot releases a very quality NV Champagne (shows especially well out of magnum). Although often slammed by winos, it seems as though the bias is a bit unfair as the quality is consistently above-average. Perhaps when a bottle shows bad one has to consider where it was sourced and the conditions in which it was stored prior to opening.
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11/8/2009 - CarTer wrote: 88 Points
Tomamos no Tie com Ale, Ariel, Los e respectivas.
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11/5/2009 - ATBridge wrote:
Out of Salmanazar. Somewhat nutty and a bit oxidized. The novelty of the big bottle made most people not even notice, I think.
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11/2/2009 - Vino Me wrote: 91 Points
Had several glasses of this at a wedding this weekend at the University Club in Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this was the Champagne that the bride and groom served for the toasts and during the open bar. The best open bar wedding Champagne that I ever experienced. Clean, crisp and very focused. Just what you would expect from a VCP. 90-91 points
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10/31/2009 - BodegaDan wrote: 87 Points
Drank on Halloween with Kim, Mike and Trina. Consistently underwhelming. One of the worst QPR's out there. Nice toasty notes, solid if moderately complex. But at $40+ for a non-vintage? You can get a much better iron horse vintage for less. So why did I buy it? I didn't and wouldn't. Twas a gift. The non-wine drinker’s way of impressing someone.
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10/26/2009 - amateurwino wrote: 91 Points
Tasty, solid. Some people like to deride this wine because of its notoriety but honestly, everytime I have tasted it, it has performed well. This is balanced - just enough sweetness, with a little yeasty nuttiness, and enough acidity to make this refreshing.
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10/24/2009 - soyhead wrote: 89 Points
nose - almost buttery
mouth - strong caramel, some hints of red fruit. drinking well
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10/22/2009 - THaas wrote: 86 Points
Very mild nose of sweet red apple. Nice intensity in the mouth, though, to make up for it. One-dimensional, but tasty, notes of cherry, red apple and lemon, just a touch of toast (think of fruit marmalade on lightly toasted white bread). Balance is good, although the finish falls a bit short.
Not bad. Much better than prior bottles I've tasted and reviewed; straightforward, but I still fail to see why people go so ga-ga over this wine. There's better out there, for sure.
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10/17/2009 - wineismylife wrote: 88 Points
Sacred Cow is released into the wild (Restaurant X, Oklahoma, OK): WIML88
Tasted October 17, 2009 at an offline.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with light, steady beading. Nose of yellow apples, mushrooms, a bit of brioche and light cherries. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and a bit of lemon zest. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.
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10/9/2009 - christyler wrote: 87 Points
Very very dry, I was expecting something sweeter. There were nice notes of yeast and lemon, and it was pretty well made. It didn't have a lot of character or anything to make it memorable, but it was still pleasant to drink.
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10/8/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 83 Points
Cork's: Great Whites (Maumee, OH): Older bready cookie nose. Sharp, slightly bitter, dry. This is over-the-hill, which is what frustrates me about NV Champagne - I have no way of knowing if this was sitting in a warehouse for 10 years.
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10/3/2009 - peternelson wrote: 86 Points
Brian’s: higher toned lemon, w/some bread in there--lighter color than Demeric, not near the character, funky baked mth feel to it, off. Sun-baked
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10/3/2009 - jonysan Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious. Flavors of apple, honey and some berry.
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10/2/2009 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 90 Points
Delicious, rounded and ripe, PN dominated, nice complexity.
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9/20/2009 - bmarshall wrote: 87 Points
Nice, everyday bubbly... went well with sauteed soft shell crab sandwiches...
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9/20/2009 - Charlie Carnes wrote: 88 Points
A delicious, crisp, slight lemon toast wine that is easy to drink.
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9/13/2009 - Papies wrote: 88 Points
As always, a great all rounder. such a nice wine and a big crowd pleaser.
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9/12/2009 - DanH wrote: 89 Points
Best way to describe orange label veuve is a type-caste, largely expectable champagne. This is not to say it is not good...it is delicious. Refreshing, light, well-balanced...a standard.
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9/6/2009 - ctbob wrote:
Not memorable, but completely enjoyable; questionable QPR
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9/6/2009 - Serge Birbrair wrote:
Crowd pleaser and stable deliverer , one can't go wrong with this one to please guests. Red caviar was a perfect match to it.
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9/4/2009 - jmetvoice wrote:
Fine effervescence with lemon notes, but lacking the body and biscuit notes that I prefer in the Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut.
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9/3/2009 - Bunbury wrote: 87 Points
This continues to fail to impress. It's only marginally better than the budget sparklers from Washington State, at three times the price.
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8/31/2009 - DRob wrote:
Tasted blind vs. Piper Heidsieck Brut and Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2005. Came in last. One person thought it was a Cava. Piper was unanimous choice for first.
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8/31/2009 - Papies wrote: 88 Points
Does exactly what it says on the tin!
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8/16/2009 - Tantamnt wrote: 91 Points
Back on form from the dog years of earlier this decade. Lovely round creamy flavors. No green apple tartness but Champagne elegance again
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8/15/2009 - botrytisvirtuoso1819 wrote: 92 Points
magnum
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7/29/2009 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
SWE: Gd yeaastiness, flower, frt bal; grn apple w/lemon; trop frts; SHORT fin. Blind.
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7/25/2009 - jcable wrote: 87 Points
Love Veuve
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7/25/2009 - wpdavey wrote: 87 Points
This is our house champagne.
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7/21/2009 - premiercruclasse wrote: 92 Points
i like this. it is only $50 and widely available in liquor stores. the finish is very clean and refreshing, making it great to drink on its own.
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7/21/2009 - thewiz Likes this wine: 88 Points
Two samples of Yellow Label, on bought a month ago, and one that had been cellared for 3,5 years. A distinct difference in favour for the more mature bottle, and it probably would have been better with a couple of more years in the cellar.
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7/20/2009 - ludwigbpm wrote: 88 Points
Quite simple, fresh Champagne.
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7/19/2009 - AZ Cat wrote:
(2+) Very nice and the equal of Taittinger. Better than I remembered.
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7/11/2009 - cwaltonhouse wrote: 91 Points
Very solid champagne. Nothing too extraordinary, but very well rounded, nice yeast notes on finish, and good acidity.
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7/1/2009 - markfitz wrote:
Fresh in the mouth with decent depth and structure. I quite enjoyed this one though the specifics now elude me. Very crisp and decent with food. I can’t really fault it but one or two glasses are about all I’d want.
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6/27/2009 - socidelvino Likes this wine: 85 Points
Full bodied, robust sparkling wine - good fruit but someone hidden by the yeasty aroma.
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6/18/2009 - enos8 wrote: 88 Points
Still a great ham and egger...
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6/12/2009 - Alemany wrote: 89 Points
as always clean and very good.
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6/4/2009 - TannicBeast wrote: 90 Points
very nice perlage
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5/29/2009 - stocksandbondage wrote: 90 Points
Tasted great out of magnum. People criticize Veuve for being one dimensional and commercial, but this wine showed very well. Classic Champagne nose of bread dough and lemon creme. Juicy flavors, creamy acidity. Not too sweet.
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5/27/2009 - eliotfagley wrote: 91 Points
Tasty and bready. This is such an enjoyable NV champagne. Not really a great value, but delicious nonetheless.
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5/25/2009 - LewisDowney wrote: 90 Points
Apples. Not too sour for the first three hours it was open. We liked it.
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5/9/2009 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Val’s: (Jonathon’s for Val’s b-day); very generic this one.
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5/6/2009 - THaas wrote: 83 Points
Straw-yellow. Moderate nose of straightforward citrus and some yeasty notes -- think lemon marmalade on toast. Flavor is fairly moderate, with notes of more citrus, some steeliness, and a little toast. One-dimensional, it lacks depth. Balance is nice, although the wine was a bit too sweet for me to be happy with it's "brut" designation -- this has to be dosed to the top of the classification. Solid finish.
I still fail to see why people love this wine so much.
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4/17/2009 - BrandrB wrote: 84 Points
BrandrB's First Visit To Champagne; 4/16/2009-4/17/2009 (Champagne, France): Good, but rarely anything more. Light golden color with moderately sized bubbles. Simple, straightforward nose with some light yeast and apple aromas. Acidic mouthfeel, with lots of citrus notes that seem slightly out of harmony with each other. Light spice towards the medium-length finish. Towards the sweeter side of Brut. What this lacks in character, though, it makes up for in consistency, which – I suppose – is something to appreciate. Below-average QPR. Quite drinkable, but I would never actually buy this myself. Tasted at the cellar.
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4/17/2009 - BillyT wrote: 90 Points
What can I say, this is our favorite bubbly.
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4/13/2009 - jcable wrote: 88 Points
Love the Veuve! So dry and crisp and delicate!
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4/11/2009 - goofy Yno wrote: 87 Points
not bad with some acidity, fruit
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3/23/2009 - thewineoceros wrote: 90 Points
Clean nose, medium bodied, toast and yeasty, bread tones and biscuit. Amazing nose! Very dry, green fruits and apples. Would benefit some more bottle age to get some of that incredible nose coming through.
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3/22/2009 - Frederyck wrote:
Nah, this is not my favourite. There are lots of different tastes flying around in this, but it feels "spiky" and unpolished. Sharp explosions of citric acid combines with dry bubbles but still a somewhat cloying sweetness that stays with you for too long. It is not bad, as sparkling wines go, but it's not worth the "champagne admission price".
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3/9/2009 - jrwhitney6 wrote: 88 Points
enjoyable.
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3/6/2009 - RajivAyyangar wrote:
An Evening at Restaurant Daniel (Daniel NYC): Having just...er...pounded a third of '82 La Mouline, I wasn't really in a state to judge the ice-cold glass of VC that was pressed into my hand. My only notes were: Surprisingly aromatic, and somehow more... crass than the '96 Taittinger. 83?
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2/24/2009 - spaciello wrote: 91 Points
The current NV is great!
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2/19/2009 - Combee1 wrote: 88 Points
Pale ginger with large bubbles. Nose of green apple, citrus. Very clean and straight forward on the nose with little yeast or "doughyness". Acidity shines in this one with very little weight, but pleasant mouthfeel. A tough bitter and bracing on the finish, but overall very pleasant. Not my favorite style of champagne, but very nice for any occasion.(B-).
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2/14/2009 - moxey1 wrote: 90 Points
Excellent
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2/7/2009 - dmalcolm wrote: 88 Points
Always reliable, never outstanding
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2/7/2009 - brooklynguy wrote: 82 Points
in a way i'm surprised because the wine is drinkable, in the way that if you were at the theater or dinner with relatives and this is what they offered, i could get through it. it's decent wine. but not good. it is so sweet that i would love to see the chemical analysis placing it in the Brut category - honestly that might be a sham. this is orange cream sickle sweet. but there is some chalk, and it is undeniably Champagne. Muted nose though, and very little character.
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1/31/2009 - tarheel17 wrote: 86 Points
Half Bottle NV Champagne Tasting; 1/31/2009-2/1/2009 (Kirstin and Shane's): Never one of my favorite champagnes, Kirstin snuck this one into the blind tasting to see how it would do. And what do you know, it came in 4th place out of 5 (for me).
The nose was typical champagne to me, but stretching, I found some beeswax and floral aromas. The palate is where this wine doesn't do it for me, though. THe bitterness at the end was only topped for unpleasantness by the Nicolas Feuillatte NV that night.
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1/31/2009 - jerobb wrote: 89 Points
Love the deep golden straw color of this wine. The bubbles are big, which may be a bit much for some, but I enjoy them -- after all, champagne is called bubbly for a reason! Lots of apple on the nose and just the right balance of citrus and yeast in the flavor profile.
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1/29/2009 - JOsgood wrote: 84 Points
The more I have this the less I enjoy it. Nothing interesting in these bubbles. Flat and boring.
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1/18/2009 - Fat cat wrote: 89 Points
Always a crowd pleaser- a magnum is a very good way of getting a birthday celebration started.
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1/17/2009 - wyno wrote: 89 Points
always a safe bet for a celebration. Nice acid, bubbles are a bit large pairs well with food as well as drinking alone. Better wines available for the price though
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1/10/2009 - hankj wrote: 89 Points
it's good; there's better. Personally I'll take a bottle (or actually 2 as they cost half as much) of vintage Gloria Ferrer any day of the week.
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1/10/2009 - kbrater wrote: 92 Points
Always a pleaser in champagne. It's tried and true and totally delicious.
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1/8/2009 - JOsgood wrote: 87 Points
Easy to drink and fruit forward. Drinks juicy. Bigger bubbles than the better houses.
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1/8/2009 - zheem wrote:
This wine seems to get better and better, but I can never remember which bottle is which without disgorgement dates. Good, bubble, yeast and flavor. We left this bottle open for about three days at cool room temperature (not intentionally!) then enjoyed it thoroughly with lunch today.
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1/6/2009 - shanez wrote:
Good stuff. Plenty of dough in the taste. Better out of a magnum.
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1/5/2009 - CrosbieWine wrote: 85 Points
The infamous Yellow Label. 50PN, 35CH, 15pm. Med dark yellow with low intensity. Really well balanced, mostly citrus flavors nose. The mouth is neither too fruit or too yeasty, with larger body than I expected body. This champagne does not need food. Its rather popular and if its for toasting then its great if you can find it at $45 or less. If you want better, there are many to choose from at a lower price.
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1/3/2009 - skoch wrote: 90 Points
Tiny bubbles; full-bodied with apple, honey and good acidity. Smooth, dry finish.
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1/2/2009 - hrhee wrote: 88 Points
Year-ending and Tom's retirement party at Tom and Betty's house.
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1/2/2009 - CarTer wrote:
Ano novo Cambury 08-09
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1/2/2009 - Cunningham wrote:
4/5 Stars
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1/1/2009 - cassel wrote: 84 Points
Ok but terrible value. Some toasty flavors. Don't buy again.
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1/1/2009 - fingers wrote: 89 Points
Found more complexity in this than other recent bubblies. Touch of bread and very harmonious.
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1/1/2009 - idrinkvino wrote: 85 Points
Very few of us could find merit with this.
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1/1/2009 - Traxx wrote:
Same old same old. Slight citrus, some yeastiness, etc
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1/1/2009 - soyhead wrote:
Lacks the requisite amount of toastiness that i prefer.
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1/1/2009 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 83 Points
Cellared for about 5 years after purchase.
Very rich nose - nutty and creamy with a hint of oxidation and strawberry and tinned peaches fruit. Rich, fairly mature palate. Decent fruit. But lacks any complexity or depth to speak of. Has improved with keeping, but still just a bit ordinary.
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12/31/2008 - Miceri wrote:
Slightly sharp as the rosé and the Moet Chandon
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12/31/2008 - BillyT wrote: 90 Points
New Years Eve Party. Great as usual.
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12/31/2008 - A&C wrote: 74 Points
I really don't like this Champagne. Popped along side a high end Mumms, and this tasted like a sour, sweet koolaid in comparison. There is simply nothing complex here, its too sweet, and really not my style. I couldn't even finish my 1st glass. Yuk
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12/31/2008 - goofy Yno wrote: 85 Points
fair
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12/31/2008 - Clarkmeister wrote: 87 Points
Lots of apricot and a shade oaky which I found odd.
http://www.veuve-clicquot.com/data/links/file_167.pdf
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12/31/2008 - ashife wrote: 87 Points
Not as good as vintage, but not bad for a basic dry champagne. If budget allows, you should consider a good vintage bottle though.
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12/31/2008 - rbazinet wrote: 90 Points
Soft fruits, green apple and maybe even some persimmon. Very easy drinking bubbly.
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12/30/2008 - KeithAkers wrote: 87 Points
champagne night (binny's highland park): nose: decent and light nose of citrus, breads, and apples. Not too much depth on the nose, but fairly solid and rather pedestrian
taste: good medium feel with cinammon, baking spices, light citrus tones and bits of apples. Better complexity on the palate than the nose, but still leaves me a bit wanting compared to some of the other NVs out there
overall: a solid, if unspectacular wine. Very industrial and leaves a bit of a cold feeling as there just isn't much warmth to it
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12/27/2008 - SaysNuts wrote: 88 Points
Nice bottle. Classic.
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12/25/2008 - KurtK wrote: 90 Points
Always a crowd pleaser.
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12/25/2008 - KurtK wrote: 90 Points
Solid as usual
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12/24/2008 - bear wrote: 89 Points
As much as I taste other champagnes looking for something better (excluding the really expensive champagnes), this one still is the standard by which I jusdge other champagnes. And it never disappoints
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12/21/2008 - KurtK wrote: 90 Points
All of the usual accolades from everyone.
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12/21/2008 - salil wrote: 87 Points
Pale yellow colour with fine bubbles showing a pleasant nose of green apple, citrus, toast and yeast. More green apple, pear, lemon and yeasty notes follow on the palate with good acidity and a clean, dry finish. Enjoyable, but a bit one dimensional.
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12/19/2008 - Yiannis wrote: 90 Points
Straw. Nice small bubbles forming a "cordon" flowing steadily. Bread and citrus fruit on the nose. Round and balanced with good fruit and balancing acidity. Drank after von Buhl's riesling sekt, it was made clear that no other bubbler comes even close to a Champagne, even an ordinary one.
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12/8/2008 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
EIEIO Dinner with Jay McDonald (David's on Jefferson Hill, Naperville, Illinois): Notes of lemon peel and biscuits, with dough and citrus tones on the palate. Medium bead, short mousse.
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12/7/2008 - mutimir wrote: 89 Points
Gazillion of bubbles explode the very second you take a sip. Playful. Refreshing with apples leading the way. Mouth-watering acid makes it more suitable for summer.
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12/6/2008 - ksmith wrote: 87 Points
This was my first enjoyment of champagne 15 years ago. I guess my preferences have moved on. There are lots of small grower champagnes I enjoy more than I did this. Nothing wrong with this wine, just a little one dimensional and boring. Nice small bubbles, some yeast and citrus/apple notes. Looking forward to some of the other bottles I have in the cellar this holiday season.
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12/1/2008 - cgrimes wrote: 89 Points
More rounded than past bottles. Perhaps I was just in the mood after selling/buying house in worst housing market in 30 years.
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11/27/2008 - peternelson wrote: 88 Points
Brian’s: This had a very subdued nose, not much goin gon after the Piper; mth was perhaps a bit richer, fuller but not by much. Not showing well after the Piper. Maybe storage issues? T-day aperitif from Jennie & Fred.
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11/27/2008 - pgm wrote: 89 Points
Good champagne for Thanksgiving: relatively suitable for all palates. Apple and citrus, and some rich, yeasty flavors thrown in for good measure. A little sweetness, it seemed. I think there are better values, but this is a reliable crowd-pleaser.
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11/23/2008 - soyhead wrote: 90 Points
tasted blind. no formal notes.
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11/14/2008 - Hershey in CA wrote: 89 Points
Very nice brioche toast nose. Bright and lively dry fruits on the mouth, and green apple notes on the medium finish.
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11/9/2008 - annerk wrote: 87 Points
Yeast on the nose continues into the mouth and mingles with pear, a bit of oak, and a hint of citrus as it finishes. I'm tiring of this particular Champagne, there are many out there with better QPR.
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11/2/2008 - danstrings wrote: 90 Points
Thyme/garlic seasoned burgers and vino with Lynette and gang -- Awesome, fresh, vibrant...
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11/1/2008 - Zeca Rocha wrote: 93 Points
Excelente !!!
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10/31/2008 - JOsgood wrote: 85 Points
The taste of this champagne is getting tired to me. Basic bubbly but there are better values.
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10/30/2008 - annerk wrote: 87 Points
Yeast on the nose continues into the mouth and mingles with pear, a bit of oak, and a hint of citrus as it finishes. I'm tiring of this particular Champagne, there are many out there with better QPR.
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10/25/2008 - ticktock wrote: 90 Points
I enjoyed this a lot. Nice fruit with sweet brioche and some spice. The mid palette was full and the wine was quite pleasant.
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10/20/2008 - mmh wrote: 91 Points
One of my favourites in a champagne tasting of 8 champagnes. Toasty, full bodied, mature, perfect balance.
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10/7/2008 - french16 wrote: 86 Points
Ok. Dosage is not really elegant. Fruity with biscuits.
Average.
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10/5/2008 - Traxx wrote:
I don't quite understand this wine, some bottles are amazing some are entirely blah. This was a blah bottle. I think my days of buying the big house champagnes are over.
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9/27/2008 - jivey wrote: 89 Points
Fines Champagne/Sparkling tasting .
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9/27/2008 - L'Acadien wrote: 89 Points
Arôme de pain frais et de pommes vertes. Dans la bouche le citron et encore la pomme verte se marient bien au bulles fines. J'ai toujours l'impression que ce champagne n'est pas tout à fait brut mai plutôt sec ou encore demi-sec. Je devrai un jour essayer leur version demi-sec pour comparer.
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9/25/2008 - Debdarlin wrote:
EXCELLENT!
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9/21/2008 - wineshaman wrote: 91 Points
I find a lot of bottle variation in NV Champagne, this bottle was quite good, with lemon, bread, yeast and a nice smooth finish.
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9/20/2008 - KurtK wrote: 90 Points
Consistantly very good - Our favorite.
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9/20/2008 - sunalsorises wrote: 88 Points
Solid consistent bubbly.
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9/19/2008 - MauriceE wrote: 86 Points
Typical Veuve, very recognizable. Good integration of wood. For a non vintage brut this is very, very good.
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9/16/2008 - pgm wrote: 89 Points
I haven't had this in a few years (I've never had a bottle of the NV that I liked much before), but I thought I would give it a try. This was a very fine bottle. Rich flavor profile, with bread and baked green apple. Nice mouthfeel. Nice finish. 89.
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9/9/2008 - thecobalt9 wrote: 88 Points
what they said.
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9/8/2008 - THaas wrote: 83 Points
Lightly yeasty nose, with notes of green apple, lemon, and a bit of steel aroma. In the mouth, more of the acidity (a bit too much, IMO), full-bodied wine, and... it seems the dosage on my bottle was off! Too sweet, by a fair bit, for me to consider this a brut; perhaps LVMH have decided to over-dose the American wines, given our sweet tooth for wine? Over-production (Veuve is the second-largest Champagne house, after Moet) may have led to a loss of quality from what I remember.
If someone else is buying, I'll drink, but for my money, there's a lot of better Champagne out there.
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9/7/2008 - mmh wrote: 90 Points
This one never fails.
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9/5/2008 - Pool Boy wrote: 85 Points
Rather disappointing. Good bubbles and nice yeastiness, but nothing at all to be really interested in. I've had better bottles of over producers at half the price. A Puzzlement. 85pts.
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8/31/2008 - cgrimes wrote:
Similar to my previous note but it is great to drink nearly any Champagne 2 nights in a row!
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8/30/2008 - *Vine* wrote:
From mag, didn't take extensive notes, hence the lack of a rating. But this Champagne, one that is often subject to disparaging remarks, really shone out of magnum. The concentration seemed amped up from 750, and the fruit was more obvious. Very nice, I would drink a mag of Clicquot anytime, anywhere, and with anyone willing to pop one!
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8/26/2008 - MichaelF wrote:
Light to med body. Green apple, some pear. Fruit syle, nice length. Refreshing.
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8/4/2008 - zheem wrote:
I've been holding these non vintages for several years now and they get much richer and more satisfying. I'm tempted to get another case to just put down.
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8/3/2008 - mmyette wrote: 87 Points
See previous notes.
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8/1/2008 - sleepyhaus wrote: 89 Points
Drank for our one year anniversary trip; went to missouri vineyards but brought french wine; Drank at the B and B before going out to dinner. Very nice for an NV. I am no champagne expert, and I enjoy Pinot-heavy blends; That said I really liked this, fruity style but still some breadiness. I like it, though the setting probably helped that a lot.
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7/28/2008 - mpricher wrote: 88 Points
This one needed drank: Popped for brunch: Golden wheat color. I thought the bubbles were a little light. on the nose, the toast and apple/kiwi/melon scents hit the palate. On the palate this is always a consistent bottle, but never a real stunner. Has a nice blend of dryness and sweatness, but is somewhat non-exciting. Capped, and had glass pre-dinner with Cheese. Actually had opened up a little more, and came across more refreshing with time to re-chill.
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7/26/2008 - Alex H wrote: 74 Points
Closed on the nose. Simple sun dried lemon citrus.
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7/26/2008 - scott davis wrote:
Golden yellow in color, with sourdough bread, citrus fruit, and honey on the nose. A simple palate of apple, pear, and wheat toast. Perhaps a touch of heat damage. NR.
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7/20/2008 - soyhead wrote: 86 Points
i get peach
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7/4/2008 - isaacjamesbaker wrote:
Trip to Rob and Carol's (Huntington Beach, CA): always a great champagne, although the argument always comes up that it's a bit overpriced. popped this on the porch with grilled shrimp, veggies, shrimp wontons and toasted bread. it was fabulous. mostly pinot noir, golden yellow colored. this bottle had that flowery, toast nose and the solid structure you expect. fresh and crisp, but powerful and toasty at the same time, with apricot, raisin and brioche and a medium finish.
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7/3/2008 - JOsgood wrote: 85 Points
Basic bubbly that does the job.
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6/27/2008 - Mark in Seattle wrote: 84 Points
Disappointed by this bottle. Have enjoyed many others much more.
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6/26/2008 - Paul S wrote: 83 Points
Jacques Cacheux, Echezeaux (1999-2005) vertical dinner (The Universal @ Duxton Hill): Little starter to the dinner, this was just no good. I enjoyed the flavour profile on this bottle more than most VC NVs that I have had - typical yeastines, with apple and citrus fruits. Still has that sour end that I do not like, but rather more restrained this time, almost more balanced than usual. However, this was served too warm, probably kept too long in a warm place as well. Hardly any mousse to speak off - someone asked "where are the bubbles?" Maybe it was disgorged a long time back, with the bottle age improving the flavours somewhat, but certainly not so long that it should become this flat.
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6/22/2008 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
The Blind Drunks monthly tasting (Chateau Lay): Aromas of toast, citrus and mineral. Aggressive mousse with a fairly large bead. Flavors of apple, pear and biscuit.
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6/22/2008 - gpownell wrote: 88 Points
Excellent celabration!
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6/22/2008 - oolah wrote: 88 Points
Good, reliable champagne. Never extraordinary, always delicious.
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6/6/2008 - godx wrote: 87 Points
Popped and poured. Light nose of white fruit. Similar flavours. A little bitter on the finish. Nice acidity. Good way to warm up the palate.
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6/3/2008 - mmyette wrote: 87 Points
Bread and yeast. some fruit, and a very clean finish. Nice bubbly.
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6/2/2008 - bubbachumps wrote: 89 Points
So consistent, year in year out. Notes of bread and stong nougat component. Nice vivacity. This never disappoints.
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6/2/2008 - bubbachumps wrote: 89 Points
So consistent. Notes of bread and stong nougat component. Nice vivacity.
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5/21/2008 - zheem wrote:
About as good as usual, seems to have slightly more brioche than usual which I like.
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5/17/2008 - Wineholio wrote: 88 Points
Came home from Napa Valley trip and it was too hot for red so popped this baby and it was very nice - deftly balanced between crispness with medium acidity and depth of flavors.
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4/15/2008 - Stingo wrote: 90 Points
Rich and solid NV.
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4/13/2008 - Gilles wrote: 90 Points
Always a nice champagne in this price range
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4/12/2008 - vinole wrote: 89 Points
Crown Spring Upscale Tasting (Boca Raton, FL): Medium body, reserved fruit of apple wih nice acidity. Not as yeasty as I recall from past bottles.
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4/11/2008 - mreinitz wrote: 90 Points
Better than I remembered. We both enjoyed it.
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4/7/2008 - codewheeney wrote: 91 Points
Had after visiting Phx Art Museum, wonderfully creamy, with apples.
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4/6/2008 - dke wrote: 90 Points
Nice; honey, apricots and green apple on the nose, not a lot of yeast. Smooth taste, tiny bubbles, a bit short but very enjoyable.
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4/6/2008 - CTAnderson wrote: 89 Points
Standard Ponsardin. Very good!
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4/5/2008 - soyhead wrote:
Nice yeast, toasty, tartness.
long finish
Possibly my favorite champagne to date
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4/5/2008 - GreatLibations wrote: 89 Points
Pale yellow w/ a strong yet fast dissipated mousse and midstream pin tip bubble streamers. Mild fruity aromatics. Delicate and balanced w/ underripened stonefruit, green apples, lime peel w/ a soft, fluffy bone dry finish. It has a nice little brisk strawberry like tartness to it. Light, airy, and feminine. All the ladies love this stuff.
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4/2/2008 - MagnumGourmet wrote:
The more I have other champagnes, the less this inspires me. Bit of yeast and toasty aromas. Palate was very flat and lifeless. For the price I think that it is time to start passing on this and purchase other sparklers.
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3/22/2008 - duffetta wrote: 90 Points
Nicely dry. Refreshing. Two bottles consumed.
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3/13/2008 - Harley1199 wrote:
More than 20 bottles. This last one belongs to my favorite champagne house: full-bodied, refreshing,bark of lemon and honey inside. An every-day-champagne.
Aproximadamente dos cajas. Una de mis casas más favoritas en Champagne: Completa, muy refrescante con cáscara de limón y miel. Delicioso en cada ocasión.
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3/8/2008 - Gilles wrote: 89 Points
Nice and consistant, always a good champagne at that price level
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3/8/2008 - Gilles wrote: 89 Points
Good at that price level, always consistant
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2/26/2008 - Rob MacKay wrote: 87 Points
A regular favorite and all around good value as far as Champagne goes. While their more expensive vintage bottlings are a notch higher on the scale, the NV bottlings are still quite enjoyable. Very nutty on the nose with a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel.
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2/23/2008 - wino_tim wrote: 87 Points
I feel like Veuve NV has taken a lot of heat recently - and frankly, its not a spectacular wine for the money. But, that being said, this is tasty. Very biscuit and yeast oriented with touches of preserved lemon peel on the palate. The big slam on Veuve these days seems to be the tart finish, and while it shows some acidic grip, I really didn't see what all the talk was about. This is my first time with Veuve in a few years, and while I found it lacked the complexity and depth of Bollinger, or the elegance of Taittinger, it was still fun.
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2/18/2008 - pilot360 wrote:
1st bottle of real champange. Nice toasty, good nose. Tasted fine. Not enough experience to really rate, although compared to stills, 88.
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2/14/2008 - pk28 wrote:
Paired exceptionally well with mushroom risotto w truffle oil. Always dependable and never disappoints. Always have a bottle on hand in the fridge.
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2/3/2008 - shelbri wrote:
Passable Brut... we may have waited a little too long
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1/30/2008 - Siggy wrote: 87 Points
Tasting Group Dinner - Piedmont (Our House): From magnum. Unsure of the disgorgement date, but supposedly about ten years old. Toast, bread dough, and lemony/citrus flavors. Medium weight. Nice enough, but others were much more enamored with this.
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1/30/2008 - Dave Dalluge wrote: 93 Points
Piedmont at Siggy's: Tasted from Magnum. Chris Palm estimated that this particular bottle was at least ten years old. What a showing. The nose was elegant and extremely expressive, featuring a divine "woodsy" smell that was complimented by smoke, mushroom and citrus fruit. Awesome. In the mouth this was all business with very little mousse but great weight and expansive, palate-coating flavors. Perfect balance and a long, lingering finish. Unbelievably good, and I'm pretty sure the entire magnum disappeared.
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1/27/2008 - GrandeSerataFuori wrote: 88 Points
Great example of champagne. If i wanted to explain, with one bottle, to a visitor from another planet what champagne was, this would be it. It is unoffensive, with both the toasty side and the fruity (lemon and apple) side. Nice fizz and bubbles.....
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1/22/2008 - JeremyQ wrote: 89 Points
Opened it together with a bottle of Mailly Brut Reserve Grand Cru. Dryer than the Mailly. Nice and crisp, pale golden colour, almost identical to the Mailly in terms of colour. The bubbles were certainly more not as delicate and larger than the Mailly. Nice bottle, am glad to still have 2 more bottles in stock. Always popular
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1/16/2008 - sholmez wrote: 85 Points
Tasted fine but not as bubbly as one previously consumed a few months ago.
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1/15/2008 - klmarshall wrote: 88 Points
Okay.
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1/14/2008 - Gilles wrote: 89 Points
this wine is always constistent, but I prefer Bollinger at this price range
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1/5/2008 - keelegl wrote: 89 Points
Consistent w/ prior notes
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1/5/2008 - tarheel17 wrote:
Eh. THe more I drink other chamapgnes, the less exciting or interesting this one is. This bottle was a gift, so we popped it open with Indian food takeout. Perfectly acceptable, lemony and biscuity, but I look elsewhere when I'm ready to spend my own $ on champagne.
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1/4/2008 - hld1970 wrote: 90 Points
This was my first go around with Veuve and I was not disappointed. Good balance between dry and fruity, yeast component kept it from getting too sweet which I liked.
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1/3/2008 - barthes wrote: 88 Points
Nice bubbles. Has more tartness or citrus notes, perhaps lemon, than De Sousa on New Year's eve. No discernible yeast in early tasting. Pleasing all around.
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1/1/2008 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Return to the Veuve but this time in a real champagne glass. Fine strong bead, toasty yeasty nose with some citrus overtone, medium bodied with elegance, not too much in either direction between toast and citrus. You can't dislike it, particularly if someone keeps refilling the glass.
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1/1/2008 - pfitzer wrote: 85 Points
Very tart compared to the other champagnes of the night.
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12/31/2007 - razziz wrote: 83 Points
Opened to celebrate the New Year. Nice wine, crisp with fruity overtones, pleasant nose.
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12/31/2007 - 6831 wrote: 87 Points
Very servicable bubbly. Nice balance of fruit, yeast and nuttiness.
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12/31/2007 - JOsgood wrote: 88 Points
Started the New Year's party with this sparkler - dry with a hint of fruit.
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12/31/2007 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 88 Points
light bodied, hint of sweetness coming through. apple, pear, candied walnuts. a good start to the evening.
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12/31/2007 - the godfather wrote: 88 Points
good solid wine to start the night
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12/31/2007 - meatman wrote: 85 Points
Too tart with a bitter finish. Better champagne at this price point.
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12/31/2007 - urga wrote: 89 Points
Schön rund, weich, cremig, schöne Frucht, Apfel, süffig, frisch, sehr gut!
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12/29/2007 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Its preeminence among Champagnes is attested to by the vast store or bottles and encyclopedia of TNs. What can be added that was not already said? As Hugh Johnson might say, it has breed and race, balanced and classy there is some nuttiness and creaminess, toast and mature fruit. I'm thinking though: $38 it should be good and perhaps one can find better amongst the less prominent producers.
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12/27/2007 - Paul S wrote: 86 Points
I have had countless glasses of decent but unexciting VC Brut NV over the years - this latest one served at a charity gala. I like the consistent nutty, yeasty notes, but it always seems to go a little imbalanced towards the end with the acid going a little too sour for my tastes. Competent, but not great. Don't get me wrong, I would happily accept a glass, even a bottle of this, but there are many other better champagnes and sparklers out there at the same price point.
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12/25/2007 - CAP wrote: 90 Points
nice champagne for the price, have always been delighted with this bottle. beautiful fruit on the nose when warm, and nice mid-palate extending into a pleasant finish.
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12/25/2007 - nick&nora wrote:
Deeper golden hue than the 1999 DP. Very bubbly; thick mousse. Tasty; pretty much what you'd expect from a Veuve Clicquot.
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12/23/2007 - Mlermontov wrote: 88 Points
Lesser-Known Rhone Appl.: on Day 1 it showed the basic yeast/apple profile with some light lemon peel, but surprisingly stayed happily alive till day 2 (in a .375) and showed more mineral and lemon. I am not a champagne guy but at the price this seems well worth it for lovers of bubbly - for me - i'll take a $15 verdejo or a good lower-end macon/chablis type of wine over this.
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12/15/2007 - zheem wrote:
Whoa! Another exceptional bottle from a case that was very different bottle to bottle. This offers much more of the oxidative mushroom and yeast flavors I love. Possibly these are some older bottles mixed in with newer
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12/15/2007 - Gilles wrote: 88 Points
ok for the price, Bollinger is still the winner in this $$ category
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12/14/2007 - Eric wrote: 86 Points
Andy & Pat brought this. Not a great sparkler but with a good chill this was enjoyable. A distinct quinine/bitter element on the finish is interesting. No real aromatics to speak of.
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12/11/2007 - tayto wrote: 92 Points
Delicious - drank at Dorado for Eric's birthday. Crisp, dry - great aperitif.
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12/10/2007 - jrobs7777 wrote: 87 Points
Crisp and tart. This is a nice "everyday" champagne and paired well with sushi. I enjoy the N.V. Diebolt-Vallois blanc de blanc more as an everyday pour but this is a good bottle.
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12/5/2007 - CORSkier wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful Champagne, 2nd best bottle ever consumed. Fills mouth with bubbles til the last sip. Wonderful light floral and slight tropical flavors. Always a good choice.
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12/5/2007 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
2007 Champagne Tastings (26 wines): Made with both Premier and Grand Cru grapes. A consistent Champagne. I scored this the same as when I had it in 2003 and 2006. Lean with sharp acidity and green apple notes. 89 points.
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12/2/2007 - Li6 wrote: 87 Points
Nothing, if not consistent. Decent nose of toast and green apple. Creamy on the palate, but I've always felt the dosage in this wine is too high.
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12/1/2007 - Paul Lin wrote: 86 Points
Made in an innocuous style. Pear and marzipan aromas are followed by green and red apple on the palate. Finishes sweet and creamy, with a touch of vanilla. 86-87 points.
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11/30/2007 - cskordahl wrote: 88 Points
Solid champagne, maybe thought it was going to be a bit more memorable with all the hype I heard before having, fine persistant bubbles.
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11/26/2007 - keelegl wrote: 90 Points
One of the better bottles of yellow label I have had in a while. Doughy nose, clean apple and pear on the palate, wonderful acid makes this wine a great start to any meal. Paired perfect with our jumbo prawns and spicy cocktail sauce.
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11/25/2007 - hhauptmann wrote:
First drink in the new apartment.Closing day
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11/23/2007 - Jax wrote: 90 Points
aeromatic nose with a heap of vanilla. Very wine-like. Flavours are very subtle and nice. Good champagne.
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11/20/2007 - Gilles wrote: 88 Points
Always a good bet...
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11/13/2007 - achen wrote: 92 Points
very good
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11/8/2007 - spacewrangler wrote: 87 Points
Not shabby. Some green apples and toast, clipped finish.
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11/4/2007 - sosgoodjhu wrote: 88 Points
subtle nut and vanilla creme. decent.
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11/3/2007 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
K&L: very mediocre this time, compared to all the interesting champers around.
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11/1/2007 - CobraKahn wrote:
mmmmmmmm
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10/28/2007 - keelegl wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed with Sunday brunch. Yellow label never seems to disappoint, nice nose of freshly baked bread, some crisp pear and grapefruit flavors on the palate. Consistently good.
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10/18/2007 - CamWheeler wrote: 83 Points
CIVC Champagne Tasting (Sydney, Australia): Clean tropical fruit aromas. Sweet palate, lacks any interest for me.
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10/14/2007 - Gilles wrote: 90 Points
Never dissapointed best in this price range
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9/29/2007 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 89 Points
Very successful NV, combines weight and finesse, very pure and well-defined, brioche and red fruits, deep and spicy, white peach, freshness, ripe but lively style, good length. Fort bon!
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9/24/2007 - ews3 wrote: 80 Points
MW Champagne Tasting (Cornell Club, NYC): something off on nose, palate simple and watery, green apple/grapey. don't think this was a bad bottle, but really outclassed.
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9/24/2007 - JOsgood wrote: 88 Points
Drank to celebrate Mike's 39th birthday from Magnum straight off the plane from Paris. Crisp, dry and refreshing. Great start to the evening.
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9/24/2007 - JRB1 wrote: 87 Points
A nice bottle, nicely balanced acidity and light apple and nectarine palate.
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9/21/2007 - Winemob wrote: 87 Points
Drank with Amanda and Pete to celebrate her new job. Consistant, but does not blow you away. Great way to kick off the weekend.
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9/18/2007 - stercomm wrote: 89 Points
Good balance, good acidity, always a nice drink
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9/16/2007 - Wino Joe wrote: 88 Points
Champagne Tasting - Easy to drink and a staple when it comes to french champagnes but just didn't stand up to the competition. If you have the time, find another french or a US sparkler at the same price point and you will get more bang for your buck.
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9/9/2007 - win wrote: 90 Points
Really enjoyed this wine - had a nice crispness and some of the complexity of a good vintage champagne. Solid. This bottle I have had at least 5 years, in a controlled cellar.
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8/26/2007 - slawrence wrote: 95 Points
This was a st. petersburg only availalbe at the winery - delicious
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8/25/2007 - GOL wrote:
Had with Norman and Grace. Not corked, and it sat it flood waters and has been in the basement cellar all summer
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8/25/2007 - Dusty Bear wrote: 89 Points
Ripe pears, zesty citrus on the nose and palate.
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8/13/2007 - Aeroad wrote:
Fine foam, good yeasty aroma, still good acidity. Enjoyed this very much, kept for about 3 years after purchase.
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8/11/2007 - idrinkvino wrote: 88 Points
Decent champagne, although lacking in memorable qualities.
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7/29/2007 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
VC tends to get criticised these days, but this seemed to me well on form - ripe and tangy and rich
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7/20/2007 - indiscriminate palate wrote:
Nothing to complain about, though not incredibly interesting either. Crisp, clean lemon finish lingers for quite a while; frankly, rather bland attack.
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7/20/2007 - Vinho wrote: 88 Points
Aniversário 2007; 7/16/2007-7/20/2007: NM. Fresco, média concentração de fruta, notas cítricas, leve e agradável de beber. Excelente.
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7/14/2007 - b2emarkets wrote: 88 Points
Nice amount of yeast
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6/28/2007 - grapist wrote: 87 Points
May have been in the fridge too long.
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6/27/2007 - Paul Lin wrote: 88 Points
Easy to drink with a nice beam of acidity. I can see why it's well liked, but there are better options for the same price -- i.e. H. Billiot, Duval Leroy, and Billecart Salmon.
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6/8/2007 - Barbara B wrote: 87 Points
Veuve Clicquot tasting (AIS, Parco dei Principi, Rome): Pale straw colour. Aroma and flavour profile -- big minerality, some autolytic character, little fruit. Bracing acidity, low end of brut for sweetness, nice structure, creamy texture. I like it.
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5/28/2007 - chrisab14 wrote:
very clear, light yellow. Nice pearlage. Fairly dry, not overly tart. Well balanced and light.
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5/26/2007 - DoubleMagnum wrote: flawed
Brought over to Montreal on a trip and it was corked.
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5/22/2007 - zheem wrote:
Another totally dependable, delicious, blah, blah,blah.
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5/6/2007 - zheem wrote:
Another perfectly fine, predictable bottle...zzzzzzz (actually I always like this, best mimosas ever)
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5/2/2007 - SimonG wrote:
Last bottle of this case - now with several years of p-d bottle age on it. As previous note. Nicely mature in an easy drinking quite flattering style. Not my favourite fizz but an enjoyable quaffer.
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4/8/2007 - 3dvw wrote: 91 Points
A nice consistent Champagne.
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4/7/2007 - andrewnyc wrote: 90 Points
Always terrific with that classic VC taste. A cut above the other NV champagne in the same price point. Insane value on these half bottles at $13.
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4/5/2007 - mkbabs wrote:
Excellent
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4/4/2007 - jmd60611 wrote: 80 Points
Nothing delightful in the bottle...Acidic and fairly bland, this is fairly flavorless fizz
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3/19/2007 - johnnyo wrote: 88 Points
Yummy as always.
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3/15/2007 - Rabbitstabbers wrote: 80 Points
Eh, an okay bubbly, nothing special especially for the price. This bottle was very tart and acidic, with some green apple and citrus flavors. Funny, the bottle I had a couple of months ago was much different. For this money, you can do SO MUCH better with nearly any estate Champagne.
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3/11/2007 - jmd60611 wrote:
Megan's comments....I thought it was delicious (I did't try it) that's the note
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3/9/2007 - TheGraveWolf wrote: 92 Points
I actually liked this more than any Dom I have had in the past. Very bubbly and lively with a refreshing lemon taste on the palate. One of the best Bruts I have had - Not that that means a lot.
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2/22/2007 - cpeiss wrote: 90 Points
I really like this Champagne. Tight structure and fine texture and flavors.
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2/19/2007 - Kale wrote: 85 Points
Very good, but not sure how this wine compares to other Champagnes in this price range.
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2/15/2007 - TEDL wrote: 85 Points
Our favorite bottle for general consumption
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2/10/2007 - DenisLee wrote: 88 Points
Not as tasty as Heidsieck reserve brut.
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2/7/2007 - cgrimes wrote: 88 Points
French Wine Pairing Dinner (The Plum Island Grille, Newbury, MA): Good bubbles. Classic apple pear nose with palate more of crisp apple. Slight toast. For someone who loves acidity, I think they overdo it--always a little on the tart side for my taste.
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1/30/2007 - scottmlew wrote: 86 Points
Had this with cheese before the meal. Was very good-but still not my favorite.
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1/20/2007 - zheem wrote:
The bottle that we drank today was delicious--actually seemed much better than the other bottles I've had from this case. The bubbles were not delicate, but the aromas of mushrooms, nuts and grapefruit, and flavors ofexotic fruits reminded me of aged champanges that I've loved. Even if this was a "flawed bottle", it gets my vote.
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1/16/2007 - hudamang wrote: 87 Points
Nothing special. Light/Medium bodied. Lacking on the finish but crisp yellow fruit on the palate. Used as a palate cleanser with our other wines on the table.
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1/7/2007 - mcdonst1 wrote: 90 Points
A consistent favorite.
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1/2/2007 - zheem wrote:
Never a major fault with this wine, and with fresh squeezed orange, or better, tangerine juice, makes the best mimosa ever!
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1/2/2007 - VinumCA wrote: 86 Points
Better acidity on this one, but not much else. Simple citrus plays to the crowd in the front with wild yeast in the back for character. Good, steady stream of small bubbles and that great clarified pale salmon color. As my drinking buddy used to say, "the most inoffensive Champagne around".
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1/2/2007 - VinumCA wrote: 85 Points
Nice malt/biscuit aromas and well-balanced, but not a big standout wine. Acidity seemed a bit low. Not showing as well as I remember ... or maybe I'm just drinking better.
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1/1/2007 - SacredCow wrote: 88 Points
Decent champers. On the nose, yeast, bread dough and some citrus. On the palate, on the light side of medium-bodied with good bubbles but a disappointing short to medium-length finish. Lacking the depth to be outstanding, but still very good.
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1/1/2007 - greghirson wrote: flawed
corked
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1/1/2007 - spacewrangler wrote: 82 Points
Gloria Ferrer NV, Domaine Carneros 2002 and Pol Roger blew this away on New Years.
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12/31/2006 - GMJohnny wrote:
OK...what's next?
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12/31/2006 - Rob MacKay wrote: 89 Points
Citrus and apple mixed with some nutty notes on the nose. Plenty of bubbles. Crisp and dry with a long finish. Very good.
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12/31/2006 - kstoddard wrote: 89 Points
New Years Eve Dinner (Josh): From magnum
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12/31/2006 - Morten Kiernan wrote: 85 Points
nice bottle of chamoagne with good bubbles, and a nice rounded taste. Good balance, not too sour, and not too much yeast. Though did leave you wanting more, no real depth to the taste.
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12/29/2006 - wineismylife wrote: 87 Points
Tasted at Bacchanalia VII on December 29, 2006. No tasting note; rating only.
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12/25/2006 - whiner wrote: 85 Points
xmas 06: OK yeasty and bitter. overpriced
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12/25/2006 - MPF wrote: 87 Points
Lemon and toasted almonds. Well balanced. Drank with the family while opening gifts on Christmas morning 2006.
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12/24/2006 - nomadfromcincy wrote:
Medium-bodied with nice structure, some yeastiness, and fresh lemon peel. Refreshing a nice way to start... not sure why folks pay $45 for this stuff, but not bad at $30.
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12/17/2006 - Magnolian wrote: 89 Points
You know what you're going to get--yeasty aromas, nice citrus palate, medium-fine bubbles. Not as much fruit or well-roundedness as others in this price range, but a treat nevertheless.
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12/16/2006 - TinMan wrote: 89 Points
As expected. NOT the best value for sparkling wines but, nonetheless, always enjoyable.
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12/16/2006 - mattowan wrote: 87 Points
Always simple, never bad. It is what it is - a solid starter champagne that never disappoints.
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12/12/2006 - Calistoga wrote: 88 Points
Very pale straw/yellow. Dough-y and slightly stony aromas. Medium bead. Green applewith peach inflected juice and a hint of orange-like citrus. Med heft on the palate, balance is ok but the combination of elements does not add to much more than 'pretty good' but then again....I opened this because it was my only bottle and I kept seeing so many tepid notes on my CT RSS feed that I wanted to take it out of play, but it was pretty good. My expectations had been pushed down so far that it was a thorougly enjoyable wine for a late december evening. Bottle was > 5 years old; serving temp: ~55d.
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12/6/2006 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
2006 Champagne Tasting ( wines): Made with both Premier and Grand Cru grapes. Light bodied. I thought the fruit could have used a little more stuffing but a very good sparkler nonetheless. Good bead. 88-89 points.
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12/4/2006 - collin wrote:
Unexpectedly received this in the mail, so I went ahead and popped the cork on this Monday. This was particularly interesting to taste the day after a champagne tasting. A&C pretty much nailed this: Simple, yeast, sugar. Regardless, this was a pleasant surprise and a nice lift to a Monday.
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12/2/2006 - AllRed wrote: 88 Points
Poured at a retailer tasting. Light toast with a floral note. Slightly sweet on the palate, with toasty flavors. A larger bead and rougher texture than many of today's wines.
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12/1/2006 - SimonG wrote:
Mature, quite rounded, nutty, slightly biscuity aromas and flavours, some dosage evident, but altogether more focused and poised than expected. Approx 5 years bottle age and by far the best showing of this (same age) batch. Enjoyable.
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12/1/2006 - cousteau wrote: 85 Points
Refreshing and clean but very yeasty, both on nose and mouth. Too much to be honest.
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11/26/2006 - HurrahSyrah wrote: 85 Points
Goldish in color with aromas of green apple and Sauvignon Blanc like quality (is this the gooseberry that everyone talks about?). On the palate, quite citrusy with flavors of orange, lemon peel and hints of green apple finishing up with a yeasty quality. No WOW factor here, a standard champagne with not much flair. HS85
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11/26/2006 - cousteau wrote: 86 Points
No complaints or flaws about this one but it just doesn't show anything really interesting to become a good QPR. There's better stuff at lower prices.
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11/24/2006 - payneclay wrote: 90 Points
shared with payne family for thanksgiving/clay's pre-bday
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11/23/2006 - dhong0567 wrote: 88 Points
Good with hard and soft cheeses before Thanksgiving dinner.
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11/23/2006 - A&C wrote: 86 Points
This is a very mediocre wine. Yeast. Sugar. But nothing complex or interesting. Please spend your money on something more worthwhile.
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11/17/2006 - Wrighty wrote: 86 Points
Birthday dinner (Crown Wine Cellars, Hong Kong): Light and a little flat. Medium mousse but nothing much happening.
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11/16/2006 - mwilliams923 wrote: 88 Points
The Veuve yellow label is consistent and reliable. There are many other champagnes that I like more for less money, but the yellow label is my wife's favorite N.V.
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11/5/2006 - 1800kidney wrote: 90 Points
What's not to like about this bubbly? light lively, yeasty with nice balance and finish
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10/19/2006 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
AD Trade show: This is very nice. some yeasty flavors in the nose and front palate. Some complexity. Not just smooth, crisp, bubbles. Pretty decent for the price.
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9/16/2006 - king-bing wrote: 87 Points
Very respectable NV, though no great shakes.
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9/3/2006 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Val’s: This was simply delicious! Complex, with fine body/structure; grt bal. of yeast/white frt, complex nose. Good fin. All there.
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8/31/2006 - bacchus wrote: 90 Points
enjoyed this bottle with pat for lunch at mira lago overlooking the lake (lake las vegas) and golf course. a very romantic setting which required champagne with delectable seafood. the champagne was delicious. nice bread yeast. delicate bubbles. very refreshing. not overpowering. a good match to the food. reliable product.
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8/28/2006 - bobmeyerson wrote: 89 Points
Was the hit of the party. Clean, crisp, not sweet, does not overwhelm.
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8/27/2006 - A&B wrote: 89 Points
Always a good champagne. Fresh citrus floavors as well as nice bread dough in the background.
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8/26/2006 - zheem wrote:
Very dependable, nothing neww, always good!
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8/21/2006 - vankula wrote:
Drank in honor of Jane coming home!
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8/19/2006 - zheem wrote:
A dependable and predictable champagne, always pleases.
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8/6/2006 - scyrene wrote: 90 Points
Much better than last time. Not as fruity as Pol Roger 1998, but still acceptable.
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7/25/2006 - drdebs wrote: 89 Points
Excellent QPR for a quality French champagne. Small bead, light and lemony, with some toasted notes to give it complexity. Our favorite budget champagne. With L, P, L, and L.
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7/23/2006 - wood wrote:
Dark color, dry, decent yeasty flavor. Good amount of small bubbles.
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7/21/2006 - EyeDoc wrote: 85 Points
Bread and Yeast - not alot of complexity here - this is very plebian.
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5/29/2006 - EricB wrote: 84 Points
Nice dry champagne - sauvignon blanc like nose with very crisp body. Very nice, but it leaves you wanting just a bit more at the finish. It is very well balanced. Very nice with food. This was the NV, but was laying down for a three years before it was drank. Is better letting it warm up some - notice more of the chardonnay notes the warmer it gets.
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5/13/2006 - Dr_007 wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful as always! Buttery smooth with great citrus flavor. In my opinion, the best value at the, well-populated, $40 champagne price-range.
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5/8/2006 - gout wrote: 89 Points
Consumed at Jeremy's - Lakes Weekend
Attractive nose, good mousse, still required a little more botle age.
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4/22/2006 - rael007 wrote: 84 Points
Drank at my birthday party with friends and family. Came after a Bouvet Rose (Loire champagne), other wine, and smoked spareribs. Hard to rate, but it was pleasant.
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4/22/2006 - burningstarIV wrote: 90 Points
Consistent notes. 50+4+12+17+7=90
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4/20/2006 - tiswas wrote: 85 Points
Disappointing.....not my go to champagne anymore..there are way better values out there, I just hope restaurants and bars sone realize this
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4/16/2006 - zheem wrote:
This wine seemed extremely light compared to the Egly-Ouriet we had the night before. I enjoy the predictable freshness of the aromas and palate with bright citrusy (grapefruit oil) flavors. The epiphany came when we mixed this with fresh squeezed tangelo and tangerine juices. I finally understand the mimosa! Exquisite! This champagne is a dependable standby, and a great value when purchased at discount prices. No one seems to dislike it.
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4/15/2006 - qcumber wrote: 90 Points
My wife loved it at her girls' night out dinner.
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4/15/2006 - mikecase00 wrote: 86 Points
This bottle was much better than the bottle I had last weekend. Perhaps it came from a different lot or disgorgement group. This bottle showed more toast and a bit of yeast, and was just, in general, a better example. Still a bit over rated for the price in my opinion, but this bottle was enjoyable atleast.
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4/12/2006 - jrufusj wrote:
Catching Up: 4 Bubblies; 4/6/2006-4/16/2006 (Around Tokyo): Medium-sized mousse in a strawish-colored wine. Nose of green apple and white plum with a hint of leesiness, but not much else. Palate is very much in balance and shows none of the odd sweetness that has shown in some bottles over recent years. However, it shows a bit of dilution in the middle and nothing of extraordinary interest. Competent, balanced, perhaps better than expected – just nothing to get excited about. Received as a gift, this does better than most such gifts. Pulled from the gift corner, this fills the bill perfectly when one is called upon to serve Champagne to houseguests who don’t give a flip about wine.
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4/9/2006 - mikecase00 wrote: 83 Points
I haven't had a bottle of this in a few years, but was excited to try it given my relatively positive experiences previously. The color in the glass was not ehat I expect from a Champagne, appearing almost lemon yellow, not the typical gold or copper I usually find. Not much flavor to this, no apples, no toast, no yeatiness, no nuts, very bland and lacking the typical spike of acidity that keeps a good Champagne crisp. Very disappointing for the price. Perhaps it was a damaged bottle, but I understand that Veuve has really been upping the production of this wine so perhaps they're just not getting the quality they used to. I'll take NV Piper Heidsieck over this any day.
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4/7/2006 - Wrighty wrote: 86 Points
A couple of old Italians (Crown Wine Cellars, Hong Kong): A little flat, seems cellaring for a year or so has resulted in this losing it's zest. Probably the one to buy and drink where-as the Moet seems to improve with an extra year or two.
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4/3/2006 - Cilantro wrote: 90 Points
Clean, crisp, not too sweet full flavor that is oh so satisfying. Once again, a very nice way to start the weekend, along with a sampling of whitefish and salmon caviars.
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3/31/2006 - Ben Andersen wrote:
No formal note. To provide a large production comparison, this was not as impressive as the P-J Champagne (N/V) that I had the following night. Rounder, fruitier styled Champagne; somewhat clumsy. Lacking real focus. I would not pay for this with all of the great grower Champagnes available for less $...
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3/31/2006 - The Chaplin wrote: 87 Points
One of my favourite non vintage champagnes
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3/17/2006 - wineismylife wrote: 87 Points
WIML87.
About the same as last time. Decent wine and with falling prices locally at retail as of late a decent QPR.
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2/18/2006 - ndevries wrote: 91 Points
citrius fruit, mineral and cream. Better than the other French Champanges that I've tried lately
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2/14/2006 - tomp wrote: 89 Points
We were both suprised by the fruit. Pleasant.
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2/12/2006 - P.L wrote: 81 Points
Good, very acidic, a bit young in my opinion. Good as an aperitif, no complexity.
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2/9/2006 - silvercup wrote: 85 Points
Not bad. Slightly simple. Fruity, citruisy nose with the same on the palate with a little baked bread.
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1/28/2006 - OceanSwimmerLA wrote: 89 Points
Nice pear notes. depth is minimal, but very drinkable. This is the everyday "special occasion" Champagne.
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1/3/2006 - Cilantro wrote: 90 Points
Post-New Year dinner (Home): Always reliable, loved the tangy citrus notes. Went well with Avruga and salmon roe caviars.
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12/31/2005 - 97mjr wrote: 90 Points
[NYE] Reliable. Clean, round.
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12/30/2005 - wood wrote:
Not much to it. Fruit flavor, not bready. Structure felt cheap.
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12/25/2005 - davetong wrote:
Opened as an aperitif on Christmas Day. After the Laurent Perrier it initially seemed very bland and disappointing, but when paired with lemon soup (and possibly as it warmed up a little) it suddenly came alive and showed great richness.
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12/19/2005 - ramsesm wrote: 89 Points
Drank to start dinner. Lots of apple and citrus. Excellent - never lets me down.
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12/8/2005 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
M. Marcel: Nice med. yellow color; Beaut.hint of honey on the nose; soft ripe pear, elegant nose, hint of yeast; Frothy bubbles, citrusy, lemony, DRY; Fine finish, lots of complexity, delicate flavor, elegant with depth. My # 2/6 of the night.
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11/21/2005 - socidelvino wrote:
Nice brut champagne.
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11/19/2005 - ml wrote: 87 Points
Very pale. Medium-to-large sized bubbles. Boring texture. Lightly yeasty nose. First impression is acidic yeasty taste, followed by a fairly shallow, vacant taste. Medium-long finish.
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11/18/2005 - SimonG wrote:
Quite fruity, not quite as evolved as expected.
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11/9/2005 - burningstarIV wrote: 90 Points
Plenty of body and crisp apple and pear flavors. Does not have the subtlties of a Pol Roger or the minerality of a Perrier Jouet, but makes up for it in structure and balance. This drinks well with everything. 50+4+12+17+7=90
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11/3/2005 - RichardZula wrote:
My anniversery dinner (Home): Drank with anniversary dinner. Pale yellow color. Loads of bubbles. Green apple and lemon fruit. Best sparkler I’ve had to date.
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10/19/2005 - sgpracer wrote: 90 Points
Had this last night with Sushi. Great house Champagne that never disappoints. Nice crisp taste with medium to long finish.
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10/10/2005 - jamiekutch wrote: 87 Points
Crispy and fragrent with a fruity base. The nose has peaches and baked bread notes. Served from Magnum.
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10/9/2005 - AlanNelson wrote: 92 Points
Drank with wife in celebration of runnning our first half-marathon. Yeah!
Always a favorite. We just love veuve.
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10/5/2005 - espia wrote:
Very pleasantly surprised. Loved the yeasty, bready notes.
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9/17/2005 - jrufusj wrote:
Birthday Party and Concert -- When the Wines Don't Really Matter (Sam & Jonathan's then Blue Note): Second one was purchased yesterday for the party. Bright, fresh, effervescent, but much too young, needing a little time to settle down. Must just have been bottled. Not too sweet or dilute, however. Veuve may indeed be recovering a little balance after the bad years. Young promise, needing time to settle, just like the fresh hopes for new jobs, new homes, new excitement with an international move.
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9/17/2005 - jrufusj wrote:
Birthday Party and Concert -- When the Wines Don't Really Matter (Sam & Jonathan's then Blue Note): First one fit the melancholy side. It has travelled all over Asia with them, through good and bad, hot and cold. Predictably maderized, with the sweetish decay that comes along. A little spritz, a little fruit, a little of everything. A melange of sweet but faded memories.
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8/26/2005 - andrewstevenson.com wrote: 85 Points
Big foamy mousse. Pale to mid straw. Clean, ripe green fruit on the nose - even a hint of gooseberry. Good, clean attack with a nice depth of flavour. Feels a touch green: would have benefited from further keeping (in general most of the basic non-vintage champagnes from the big houses benefit from at least 18 months maturing after purchase: I'd pulled the wrong bottle off the shelf!) Good.
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7/10/2005 - SimonG wrote:
Quite fruity, not quite as evolved as expected. Fine.
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5/26/2005 - Stephan O wrote: 89 Points
Yeasty and showing a fair bit of honey on the nose, and on the palate it tastes a bit like raw pasta (in a good sense). It also shows some nice green apple after a glass or two. It went down pretty well with popcorn and a movie. (Tasted three times, on 5/26/2005, 5/21/2006, and 7/2/2009, with roughly consistent notes. The latest bottling had an interesting herbal note, making it taste sort of like fennel.)
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5/1/2005 - Erik R. wrote: 90 Points
clean, round and slightly yeasty. Consistent and nice.
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4/28/2005 - mls wrote: 90 Points
Excellent as always.
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3/5/2005 - mikedavis wrote:
Had with duck liver pate at the home of Robie and Gail Robinson. It was the perfect pairing.
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2/25/2005 - Ben Andersen wrote:
Clean, fruity style. Round and a bit soft.
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2/24/2005 - Erik R. wrote: 89 Points
Thanksgiving w/ the gang. Crowd pleaser. Solid as always.
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2/20/2005 - bigwolff wrote: 87 Points
UTL 2/19/05 - always a pleaser - so much so that none remains
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2/14/2005 - Louise P wrote:
Excellent, full bodied, smooth; "3 glass bottle"
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2/14/2005 - Quinn_cab wrote: 90 Points
Somewhat over-priced...somewhat over-hyped...but consistantly decent. Bright pale color, with yeast dominated aromas. Medium bodied with a nice clean finish.
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1/29/2005 - chbeaumont wrote:
To normal good standard.Lack depth & bodyToasted character, crisp
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1/6/2005 - SimonG wrote:
Good colour, mature, evolved nose, biscuits. Follows through to palatte. Good.
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1/4/2005 - Tejano wrote: 89 Points
Great old standby that never fails to please. Not the best, but better than most with a very light amber shade that yields a classic yeasty touch on the nose. Firm, but smooth enough to make you want to sip more. Consistent value.
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12/18/2004 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Heritage: Med. yeast; classic champagne notes; less intense and focused as vintage. classic.
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11/4/2004 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points
Heritage: Beautifully balanced yeasty cake nose with a hint of citrus and pear-apple fruit; creamy, well bal. mth. Very good, correct, all there.
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7/4/2004 - megjimpdx wrote: 95 Points
Absolutely delicious! We drank this when camping on our first year anniversary after it chilled in the stream. My favorite champagne to date.
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5/22/2004 - Will wrote:
The thing is, with all the vintage top Champagnes we had in the previous days, NV really starts to look uninteresting - I think I would appreciate this wine better in other circumstances, although this is not 100% sure since I really don't have such great memories from this one. Somehow for NV I would just stick to Pomery Brut Royal - nothing particularly exceptional, but exactly my style.
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12/31/2003 - Siggy wrote: 88 Points
Buttery toast and straw notes.
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11/8/2003 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
One of the few nonvintage Champagnes made with both Premier and Grand Cru grapes. Primarily Chard. No notes. 89.
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8/18/2003 - umazz wrote: 90 Points
Awesome!
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5/15/2003 - honest bob wrote: 81 Points
What a mediocre wine this is. Does it actually smell of anything other than a kind of winey CO2 cloud? It has a kind of fat entry which disappears in a puff of sharp bubbles. Zero finish, nothing left, zilch... A real rip-off at 24€ retail 81P
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12/15/2002 - tendring wrote:
Wine Education Service - The Big Five: Everything you'd expect of Veuve Cliquot.
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12/6/2002 - R2-D2 wrote: 87 Points
Very tarty with notes of green apple, spice, and vanilla. Sort of unbalanced and awkward.
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2/9/2002 - RogerG wrote:
The best
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12/10/2001 - tendring wrote:
Wine Education Service - First Growths: A competent grande marque Champagne.
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12/26/1999 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 91 Points
First-rate NV, lovely weight and depth from the 70% Pinots, freshness from the Chardonnay. Flavoursome, grown-up Champagne.
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10/29/1999 - Oberhau wrote: 85 Points
Delicious, smooth, toasty
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11/19/1998 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
1998 Non-vintage Champagne Tasting (Lafayette, Ca.): Tiny bubbles, good mousse, lovely, rich fruity nose, lots of fruit and yeast on the palate, nice, simple, bready taste, long, long finish with good acid. My #2 of 7, Group#3.
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10/23/1997 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 Points
!997 Birthday Dinner (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Pale color, few bubbles o form a mousse, lovely, light, yeasty nose, touc of bread, very nice nose, tasty, nice, simple, high acid, kight fruit, short finish. My #5 of 7.
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11/1/1995 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 81 Points
7 Nonvintage Champagnes (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Weak, watery, fruity taste, nice long finish, good acid. My #4 and Group #5.
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10/20/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 88 Points
Sparkling Wine and Champagne (Lafayette, Ca.): Lots of medium size bubbles in the glass, nose of yeast, simple and elegant. My #4 and Group #4.
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7/1/1992 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 92 Points
Champagne Tasting at The Beverly Hills Wine Merchant (Beverly Hills, Ca.): Nose of slate, yeast, sliced apple, orange zest, and spring flowers, on the palate, big body, good acid, crisp, mouth filling fruit, a personal favorite of mine, lovely, long finish.
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12/31/1991 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Smoky Pinot, fresh Chardonnay, hint of pear, full, flavoursome, mouthfilling, good weight but fresh, luscious fruit flavours (apricot, pear, orange, triple sec), spices, juicy acidity, dry but supple, excellent length, convincing finish. Top notch VCP.
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11/7/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Annual Tasting 7 Champagnes. Had a few very fine bubbles in the glass that led to a pleasant, toasty nose and mouth with good legs, viscous, and a perfect finish and aftertaste. My #3 and Group #5, retail $27.97.
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11/15/1990 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 Points
Annual Non Vintage Champagne Tasting. Featured a dull, straw yellow color in the glass, slightly oaky and young fruit on the nose, medium body and medium fruit in the mouth, well balanced, viscous, long lasting but acid finish which fell off to oaky, buttery vanilla. My #4 and Group #2 tie, retail $19.97.
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12/29/1989 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 88 Points
With K at Stanford Hospital at 3:00 a.m., less than three hours after our daughter Miranda was born, toasting her arrival. Fine light gold color, medium body. Fresh, delicate aroma. Yeast. On the palate, very good balance, medium body. Creamy finish. 5-10-16-7: 88/100
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12/6/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
Blind Tasting of 7 Champagnes.
Few, fine bubbles, pleasant nose, tasty, and toasty mouth feel, good legs, viscous, perfect finish and perfect aftertaste.
My #3 and Group #5.
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11/14/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 84 Points
Blind Tasting of 6 Champagnes.
Toasty, oak nose, bright, forward fruit on the palate, medium body, light finish.
My #6 of 6.
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8/2/1986 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
Served too cold this wine has no bouquet at all. (This is what happened on the occasion and is logical.) After a while it opened up and it had fresh citrus in the bouquet and a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste. Very pleasant without being great.
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