Oregon
Tasted Sunday, September 25, 2016 by aChave with 520 views
Champagne and good company.
The 1989's are probably my favorite vintage for current drinking. They all showed well, even the Quilceda Creek "ringer". In my view the Rausan showed the best, but the Gruaud was steadily improving and might have equaled it with another hour or two (the tasting began in earnest 60 minutes in and lasted 3+ hours).
The 1982 wasn't a surprise, but the approachability of the 2012 was. No hurry to drink my remaining 1982's of this wine.
Each remarkable on its own. Bravo.
The corks were largely in good shape. The only regret was the shortage of decanters, which necessitated double decanting. This was the reason the wines generally needed 90 minutes or more to begin showing their best.
This tasting reaffirmed my opinion of the 1989's. They are drinking beautifully now but have plenty of time in hand.
2002 Moët & Chandon Champagne Grand Vintage Rosé 91 Points
France, Champagne
A lovely, expressive bubbly. Light but well-delineated with good round red fruit and persistent effervescence.
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1996 A. Margaine Champagne Blanc de Blancs Special Club 94 Points
France, Champagne
Terrific. Fresh with good length and complexity. Light toast well refined and integrated. Very active and persistent with a lovely, long finish. Did I say 'terrific' already?
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