1988 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare
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By Brad Baker
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January 2009, Issue #1, Tasting Notes of Champagne and Sparkling Wines
i-WineReview.com
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Report 9: Champagne, 12/1/2007, (See more on i-WineReview.com...)
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By Josh Raynolds
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November/December 2006, IWC Issue #129, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare) Bright light yellow color; baked lemon, mineral, yeasty nose; nice tangy lemon, mineral, ripe lemon, tart peach palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 93+ pts.
8/20/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare) Light medium yellow color; yeasty, mature, peach and apricot, mineral nose; tasty, youthful palate, tart peach, apricot and mineral palate with racy acidity and depth; long finish 94+ pts.
6/6/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 94 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1988
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerVeuve Clicquot
- VarietyChampagne Blend
- DesignationBrut Vintage Rare
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code081753809218, 081753809324, 081753809607, 081753810771
11/22/2023 - solace Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great spot. Needs to be drunk a bit cold as it is slightly oxidised. Nose a bit funky but most of it blows off - honey, soy, bread, white fruit, marzipan, preserved lemons, a bit of nutiness. Palate when drunk cold is textbook aged oxidative style champagne. Preserved lemons and soy, marzipan (a bit sweet on attack), preserved lemons, long finish and acid spine, spicy funk that keeps it interesting, and very much alive. Great with teppanyaki lobster and fried rice.
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10/26/2023 - Lars1974 Likes this wine: 97 Points
Perfect bottle! Caramelized lemons. Roasted nuts and coffee. Fresh fruit and acidity with just the right amount of ageing. Good bubbles and an aftertaste that just don't go away. The winner of the tasting "Vintage with age."
Bottled religion!
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10/15/2023 - ppporch wrote:
Unfortunately, it has lost most of the fizz. Good taste.
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11/9/2022 - Hollowine wrote: 93 Points
Fantastic juice. Best of three bottles purchased, served with maybe the best fried chicken I've ever had in the company of many fine Champagne's.
A bit oxidized, but really in a great spot. Great depth and a memorable finish. If I weren't worried about bottle variation I'd source a couple more. Drink Now.
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11/6/2022 - S1 Likes this wine:
Charleston Offlineorama VII; 11/2/2022-11/6/2022 (Various locations): Lovely old-tasting Champagne with a bit of oxidation, dried fruits, marzipan, and spice
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