Medium bead, persistent mousse. Notes of toast, yeast and apple; smoky overtones. Tart citrus fruit, apple and biscuit flavors. Long finish. Usually one that appeals to me. $16.99.
Persistent mousse. Aromas of citrus, pear and florals. Fine bead; almond, toast and citrus qualities on the palate with soft smoky qualities on the finish. $35.99.
88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir; spends three weeks on the lees. Carb apple note dominates; follows through on the palate. Medium coarse texture. Nice acidity. $8.99.
40% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. Notes of citrus and apple follow through on the palate with nice balancing acidity. Medium bead. $26.99.
60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. Citrus and "dirty" floral tones with crisp acidity and a medium bead. Nice level of fruit on the palate; finishes well. $39.99.
NV Jaume Serra Cava Cristalino Brut 85 Points
Spain, Cava
Pale color. Bright aromas of crab apple blossoms and citrus. Crisp acidity; stone, chalk and apple tones. $6.29.
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NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley 91 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Medium bead, persistent mousse. Notes of toast, yeast and apple; smoky overtones. Tart citrus fruit, apple and biscuit flavors. Long finish. Usually one that appeals to me. $16.99.
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2002 Argyle Vintage Brut 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Dominated by Pinot Noir. Apple and toast notes; has a dirty quality that's appealing. Nice texture with good fruit; toast and smoke qualities. $23.49.
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NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut L.P. 89 Points
France, Champagne
Yeasty, smoky notes. Palate follows the bouquet; apple and blanched almond qualities as well. Good acidity with a nice finish. $28.99. 89-90 pts.
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NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier 92 Points
France, Champagne
Persistent mousse. Aromas of citrus, pear and florals. Fine bead; almond, toast and citrus qualities on the palate with soft smoky qualities on the finish. $35.99.
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NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut
France, Champagne
Aroams of yeast and cheese; dirty. Slightly offensive really. Flawed bottle.
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs 86 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Yeasty apple notes with nice fruit and acidity on the palate. For $8.99, not a bad value at all.
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Cuvée Brut 86 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir; spends three weeks on the lees. Carb apple note dominates; follows through on the palate. Medium coarse texture. Nice acidity. $8.99.
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NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Extra Dry 86 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Zesty acidity with apple and peach blossom qualities. $8.99.
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NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut
France, Champagne
40% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. Notes of citrus and apple follow through on the palate with nice balancing acidity. Medium bead. $26.99.
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NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé 90 Points
France, Champagne
60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. Citrus and "dirty" floral tones with crisp acidity and a medium bead. Nice level of fruit on the palate; finishes well. $39.99.
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2004 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 90 Points
France, Champagne
Persistent mousse; soft bead. More doughy than most of the others today; smoky, citrus overtones & a nice finish.
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NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve / La Française 88 Points
France, Champagne
Relatively deep color with notes of yeast and apple. Biscuit, apple and toast flavors. $35.99.
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NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
Toasty smoke and white fruit notes. Palate follows the nose. Persistent mousse and a fine texture; finishes nicely with good acidity. $26.99.
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NV Piper Sonoma Blanc de Noir 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Floral and dark berry aromas. Nice bead; flavors of red berries and apple. $12.99.
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2005 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut 88 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Apple notes with an underlying dirtiness that was quite appealing. Apple, biscuit and grapefruit flavors. $24.99.
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2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 90 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Notes of apple, dough and citrus. Medium bead; flavors of tart apple, citrus and biscuit. Nice acidity. $24.99.
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NV Bouvet Signature Brut 86 Points
France, Loire Valley
Chenin Blanc. Melon and apple notes with a "dirty" overtone. Palate follows the bouquet. $13.99.
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NV Perrier-Jouët Champagne Grand Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
Yeasty, doughy apple and white fruit notes; hint of roasted almond/nuts. Medium bead, just a bit coarse perhaps. Nice fruit & acidity. $31.99.
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