Opened with an unexpected pop, though the cork was appropriately shrunken and there's no effervescence in the glass. Antique gold colour. Mild, sweetish, nutty aroma. Still adequately sparkling on the tongue, lots more coffee-nuttiness, good bright acidity and a nice integration. With a little air, pear and caramel. Very nice, and just as I hoped - not from a top year, but well preserved and showing what vintage champagne from a good producer can offer at around thirty. The next day, drinking very well, quite a strong grapefruit character. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Wineauctioneer, £70 plus fees].
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Kleur: Licht goudgeel, een restant van mousse. Aroma / bouquet: Belegen bouquet. Een hint van sherry, Old Amsterdam-kaas en honing. Smaak / Afdronk: Uiterst subtiele tinteling. Zacht frisse zuurgraad, romig mondgevoel, retronasale indrukken van de rijpe geuren met een vleugje Sherry in de afdronk. Algemeen / potentieel: 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Smaak / Afdronk: 16 + Algemeen / potentieel: 8 = 90/100
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Color: Light golden yellow, a remnant of mousse Aroma / bouquet:. Matured bouquet. A hint of sherry, Old Amsterdam cheese and honey. Taste / Finish: Extremely subtle tingle. Soft fresh acidity, creamy mouthfeel, retro nasal impressions of ripe aromas with a hint of sherry in the aftertaste General / potential:. 50+ Color: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Taste / Finish: 16 + general / potential: 8 = 90/100
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12/17/2023 - andrewdodd86 wrote:
Old note. Placeholder. I remember it being the first time I experienced aged nutty characteristics in Champagne
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12/25/2022 - scyrene Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opened with an unexpected pop, though the cork was appropriately shrunken and there's no effervescence in the glass. Antique gold colour. Mild, sweetish, nutty aroma. Still adequately sparkling on the tongue, lots more coffee-nuttiness, good bright acidity and a nice integration. With a little air, pear and caramel. Very nice, and just as I hoped - not from a top year, but well preserved and showing what vintage champagne from a good producer can offer at around thirty. The next day, drinking very well, quite a strong grapefruit character. [Cork + cage; 12% abv; Wineauctioneer, £70 plus fees].
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10/3/2017 - hvoslef Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fully mature, notes of brioche, cream, yeast, very nice balance. Long
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12/31/2016 - WildeMeeuw Likes this wine: 90 Points
Kleur: Licht goudgeel, een restant van mousse. Aroma / bouquet: Belegen bouquet. Een hint van sherry, Old Amsterdam-kaas en honing. Smaak / Afdronk: Uiterst subtiele tinteling. Zacht frisse zuurgraad, romig mondgevoel, retronasale indrukken van de rijpe geuren met een vleugje Sherry in de afdronk. Algemeen / potentieel: 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Smaak / Afdronk: 16 + Algemeen / potentieel: 8 = 90/100
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Color: Light golden yellow, a remnant of mousse Aroma / bouquet:. Matured bouquet. A hint of sherry, Old Amsterdam cheese and honey. Taste / Finish: Extremely subtle tingle. Soft fresh acidity, creamy mouthfeel, retro nasal impressions of ripe aromas with a hint of sherry in the aftertaste General / potential:. 50+ Color: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 11 + Taste / Finish: 16 + general / potential: 8 = 90/100
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5/3/2013 - mwanasheria wrote: 92 Points
A real beauty. Fully mature, notes of brioche, cream, yeast. Nose of honey and flowers.
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