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2010 K&L Annual Champagne Event

K&L San Francisco Store

Tasted October 24, 2010 by bestdamncab with 75 views

Introduction

Grower and Producer Champagnes.

Flight 1 - 2010 Champagne Tasting (37 notes)

2002 Vintage has the top 2 Champagnes.

White - Sparkling
2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut France, Champagne
94 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Lots of fine bubbles, nice mousse, touch of bread, yeast and citrus, more of the same on the palate, unfortunately served less than chilled, still it was gorgeous but not my favorite today, Kathy loved it. Tasted three times today-worth the ticket by itself.
White - Sparkling
2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne France, Champagne
94 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Amazing crisp nose of apple, lemon, and wet shale, with hints of yeast and brioche, more of the same on the palate, intense and mouth filling, acid on finish suggests a bright and long future.
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White - Sparkling
1988 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare France, Champagne
94 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. I was looking forward to tasting this. It reminded me on the nose of a baked cherry tart and a touch of fruit salad, lots of complexity, more of the same on the palate, well balanced, well integrated complexity as you slowly tasted this wonderful champagne. Terrific!!
White - Sparkling
N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée France, Champagne
93 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Lovely nose of roasted hazelnuts, lemon-lime citrus, honey, and wet shale, more of the same on the palate, crisp and elegant, tiny bubbles, lovely mousse, needs 3 years in the cellar, medium/big body and long crisp finish.
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White - Sparkling
N.V. Ariston Aspasie Champagne Cepages d'Antan France, Champagne
93 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. First time I tasted this bottle of three unusual and ancient champagne varietals. Nose of wet slate, chalk, tart citrus mélange, more of the same on the palate, very crisp, light, elegant, lots of tension on the palate resulted in a surprisingly refreshing taste, very mouth filling, unique, tasty, and a long. long finish.
White - Sparkling
2004 Philippe Gonet Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Belemnita Blanc de Blancs France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
93 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of chalkboard dust, yeast, and apple slices, more of the same on the palate, elegant, well integrated, acid suggests 2 years in the cellar and it will merit a higher score, delicious today, a stand out.
Rosé - Sparkling
2003 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
93 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of pinot noir flavors, touch of yeast and allspice, more of the same on the palate, medium body, well done, good value, hint of bacon, mouth filling, tasty, lovely juice, one of top 5 Rose champagnes tasted today, medium finish and medium aftertaste.
White - Sparkling
1998 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Cuvée Palmes d'Or France, Champagne
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of roasted hazelnut, touch of yeast, red berries, and citrus, more of the same on the palate, medium body, elegant, touch simple, good but not great complexity holding back a top score, above many peers here today however.
White - Sparkling
2000 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Millésimé France, Champagne
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of yeast, apple/peach tart, and touch of minerals, more of the same on the palate, very rich, needs 2+ years, crisp like an apple salad on a hot summer day, long, long finish. Tried 3 times, same result, great value.
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Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
92 points
K& L Champagne Tasting. Nose of red cherry fruit, orange peel zest, spice, and spring flowers, with more of the same on the palate, very lovely, long finish and a great surprise today in rose champagne for Kathy and I. Since that day, I have bought 6 bottles of this wine, around $56, and it never disappoints me.
White - Sparkling
2002 Ariston Aspasie Champagne Brut Millésimé France, Champagne
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. First tasting with this producer. Nose of pear, lemon and chalky minerals, more of the same on the palate, lovely taste with complexity, elegance and very mouth filling, long and flavorful finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Les Belles Voyes France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of lemon oil, orange/tangerine citrus, more of the same on the palate, very tasty among all the champagnes, not quite top tier, regret not buying, need to look for it, unique tasting today, long finish.
White - Sparkling
2005 Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. First time with a vintage champagne from this producer, nose of yeast, minerals, and citrus, more of the same on the palate, a vintage value in my opinion but I chose to buy Rose Champagnes today, very elegant, mouth filling, some complexity, one of my top champagnes tasted today.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
92 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of pinot noir flavors, hints of citrus and candy, more of the same on the palate, well balanced, elegant, delicious, almost never buy it but always enjoy it when poured!
White - Sparkling
1996 Baron-Fuenté Champagne Grand Millésime Brut France, Champagne
91 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Tried 6 times today, crisp apple, yeast, with a touch of honey and spice, more of the same on the palate, shows the vintage character, crisp, apple salad, refreshing, unique, bought two bottles.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Collard-Picard Champagne Cuvée Sélection Brut France, Champagne
91 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of citrus, peach and pear mostly, with hints of crisp, acid, minerals, more of the same on the palate, very refreshing today among the other champagnes, well integrated and mouth coating flavors on the mid palate, greatly enjoyed, well crafted value, medium body, and long, crisp, flavors on the finish
White - Sparkling
N.V. Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. My favorite non vintage recently. Nose of citrus, minerals, and yeast, more of the same on the palate. Tasty and priced right.
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White - Sparkling
2004 Louis Roederer Champagne Vintage Brut France, Champagne
90 points
Tiny bubbles, baked tart nose with a touch of yeast and honey, more of the same on the palate, pleasant, slightly subdued compared to its peers today, medium body and medium/long finish. Better than average but just so.
White - Sparkling
2004 Louis Roederer Champagne Blanc de Blancs France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Touch of apple. yeast, minerals, and honey on the nose, more of the same on the palate, nice, not my style.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Gosset Champagne Grand Rosé Brut France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of raspberry/apple tart with a hint of yeast, more of the same on the palate, lovely, my favorite rose by far for the price, long finish and aftertaste. Tasted 6 times today!!!
White - Sparkling
N.V. Gosset Champagne Brut Grande Réserve France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Great mousse, tiny bubbles, touch of yeast, Jonathan Apple tart, more of the same on the palate, medium body and medium/long finish.
White - Sparkling
1999 Pommery Champagne Cuvée Louise Brut France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Straw gold color in the glass, nose of citrus, yeast, and hint of wet shale and licorice, more of the same on the palate, promises to be better in 2+ years. Developed during the second and third tastes today with more body, more acid, and more richness than its peers.
Rosé - Sparkling
2004 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé Vintage France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Glistening orange/gold color in the glass with tiny bubbles, nose of pinot noir flavors, more of the same on the palate, fruit forward Rose, touch simple, delicious and lovely finish and aftertaste.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Lovely nose of peach, allspice, and citrus with more of the same on the palate, delicious, crisp, chilled which makes it tastes fresh versus some others today, almost elegant, long crisp finish.
White - Sparkling
2005 Elisabeth Goutorbe Champagne Brut Millésimé France, Champagne
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of pear juice, hint of sweetness,, lemon, citrus, and Gala Apple, more of the same on the palate, appealed to me with its pinot noir grapes, well balanced, medium/big body, good flavors and impression on the long finish.
White - Sparkling
2002 Launois Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Special Club Blanc de Blancs France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
90 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of citrus, peach and pear that suggests a touch of sweetness, wet shale, and yeast, more of the same on the palate, very refreshing among its peers today, has citrus on one side and baked pear croissaant on the other, good complexity, medium/big body, lots of minerals during the long finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Deutz Champagne Brut Classic France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Simple nose of yeast, red and green apples, more of the same on the palate, as a whole, greater and tastier than its peers at this price point by far, crisp, clean, and invigorating.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. A value Rose to taste is always appreciated, nose of yeast, wet stone, raspberry, touch of spice and blackberry, more of the same on the palate, medium body, tasty, and medium finish.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Rosé Reserve France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of gravel dust, baked cherry tart, and allspice, more of the same on the palate, better on the nose than the subdued flavors on the palate, crisp acid finish suggests better in one year.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Ariston Aspasie Champagne Brut Rosé France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of baked apple tart, with a touch of walnuts and bacon, more of the same on the palate, Tasty but a touch simple, not exciting but a good value, medium body and medium finish.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Prestige France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. A step up from the producer's entry level champagne, nose of lemon-lime tart, oaky, touch of yeast, more of the same on the palate, nice value.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Baron-Fuenté Champagne Esprit France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of mango, lemon, yeast, more of the same on the palate, touch simple, tasty.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Baron-Fuenté Champagne Grande Réserve Brut France, Champagne
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of yeast, lemon/lime citrus, and chalk, more of the same on the palate, nice value but below my normal price range, touch simple, middle of the pack.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Reserve France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
89 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of yeast, citrus, and peach, more of the same on the palate, tasty, above average to peers today, good value, medium/big body, and medium/long finish.
White - Sparkling
2002 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage France, Champagne
88 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Usually one of my favorites, seemed fresh citrus salad that was best served an hour ago, medium/big body, touch simple, should be served colder, nothing wrong but nothing outstanding either.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Champagne Blue Top Brut France, Champagne
87 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Rather disappointing compared to previous bottles the last 3 years, simple citrus on the nose, more of the same on the palate, served a little warm maybe hurt its appeal, light, pleasant, neither exciting nor dull.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
87 points
K&L Champagne Tasting. Nose of lemon lime soda, touch of minerals, yeasty, more of the same on the palate, tasty but simple, average versus its peers today, poured from magnum.

Closing

2002 Dom Perignon and Cristal TWOTT

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