Summer of champagne 2002 vintage

Don organized what was to be a small gathering to share 2002. But it is summer so we had over 25 people and 40 btls of '02 champagne. A bday was acknowledged with some '59's and we brought a 3L of '98 PN. The evening was a great success as everybody shared!

• 2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne Rosé 95 Points

  France, Champagne

  Bright salmon color, deep flavors, took a while to open up, but wow. Still an infant.

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• 2002 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses 96 Points

  France, Champagne

  Brilliant color, deep flavor, great mouthfeel, stunning potential. Delicious, many many years ahead for this wine.

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• 2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  Good color and good palate feel, nutty with a hint of oxidation. Good spot to drink now.

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• 2002 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  Deeper color, great mouthfeel. Drinking well now and probably over the next 10 years.

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• 1959 Château Palmer 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Lighter color, good nose, small pour, bday with from Gary's cellar.

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• 1959 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único 99 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  Almost 100 pts with another pour, great color, depth on the palate, wonderful showing. Wow.

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• 1998 Rex Hill Pinot Noir Reserve 94 Points

  USA, Oregon

  Wow. Served out of a 3L and did not dissapoint. The neck of the Btl held the ap same size cork as does a 750ml. Great color, mature, woodsy nose, long finish, just really good to share with great friends.

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Next up the XMAS gala and maybe a California theme.