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Renegade Wines Santa Barbara- Holiday Champagne Tasting
Tasted December 6, 2012 by MattMauldin with 577 views
Flight 1 (8 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Delamotte Champagne Brut
89 points
Tangy mineral notes and lemon zest notes. Straight-forward and very fruit driven. Crisp, dry finish. Good.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Alfred Gratien Champagne Cuvée Classique Brut
92 points
Yeastie bread notes on the bouquet. The fruit beams through on the palate with very focused apple and lime, bright with good depth and nice mouthwatering length on the finish. Very enjoyable.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
91 points
Yeast notes with hints of oak and mineral. Apple and citrus fruit on the palate with elegant & subtle depth along with a nice finish. Very nice.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Brut Rosé
92 points
Floral on the nose with aromas of rose petals, strawberry and slate. Rocky notes on the palate, along with spice and strawberry. Rich and lush through the finish. Excellent.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Gosset Champagne Brut Excellence
91 points
Sweet wheat notes on the nose along with strawberry and floral. Big bright fruit on the palate with subtle depth. Expressive through the finish. Very nice.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Gosset Champagne Grand Rosé Brut
92 points
Tightly wound bread aromas. Big structure on the palate with notes of wheat, red berry and spice. Rich and polished in feel and a full finish. Nicely complex and could use a little time.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Champagne Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
92 points
Aromas of yeast & chalk and caramel-candied apple. Rich and sharp palate with bright fruit and mineral-driven spice. Lots of body and structure and a solid finish. Very nice.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Paul Bara Champagne Grand Cru Grand Rosé
92 points
Tinny mineral-driven red fruit aromas with hints of yeast. Vibrant palate with focused floral and red fruit notes. Rich with good depth and a full flourishing finish. Excellent.
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