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White - Sparkling
N.V. A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec Traditionelle
Champagne Blend
- France
- Champagne
Community Tasting Notes 27
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JWG wrote: 94 points
May 9, 2015 - Even better than the last bottle. A fabulous demisec that is more sec than demi. Clean, clear flavors, bright nose, significant tartness balanced by the bit of sweetness in the back.
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yofog wrote:
November 1, 2014 - Relatively low dosage and not lacking chalkiness or freshness, this comes from an impressive 6 vintages and is incredibly well-balanced and complex. The food pairing possibilities here are intriguing.
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KeithAkers wrote: 89 points
October 20, 2014 - Nose: There is a nice richness to the nose with quince, apricots, red and green apples, pears, and a touch of baking spices.
Taste: Medium/full bodied with medium acidity. The acidity springs the palate to life with quince, apricots, melons, peaches, and some pears.
Overall: This is an absolutely fantastic Demi-Sec. It has the richness one would expect and it isn't close to being cloyingly sweet. This has a real nice character to it and is quite enjoyable. -
JWG wrote: 93 points
September 15, 2014 - An lovely demisec that is more sec than demi. Clean, clear flavors, bright nose, significant tartness balanced by the bit of sweetness in the back -- a remarkable champagne.
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liteagilis wrote:
January 14, 2013 - Better than a number could give it. A reference point for this style and a fixture on my dinner table.
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November 2013, Issue #17, Champagne Tasting Notes(NV A. Margaine Traditionelle Demi-Sec) Subscribe to see review text.
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Champagne – A Wine For All Seasons (Nov 2013) (link)(NV A. Margaine Demi-sec Traditionelle) Subscribe to see review text.
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November 2012 (link)(NV A. Margaine Traditionelle Demi-Sec) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Brad Baker
July 2012, Issue #14, Champagne Tasting Notes(NV A. Margaine Cuvée Traditionelle Demi-Sec) Subscribe to see review text.
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New Releases from Champagne (Dec 2011) (link)(NV A. Margaine Demi-sec) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
10/17/2016 (link) 88 points(NV A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec Traditionelle) Very light yellow color with abundant, steady, tiny bubbles; autolytic, chalk nose; creamy textured, apple, chalk palate with residual sugar; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
9/30/2013 (link) 90 points(NV A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec Traditionelle) Very light yellow color with steady, tiny bubbles; yeasty, tart apple nose; rich, creamy textured, almond, almond brioche palate; medium-plus finish (disgorged Jan. 2012)
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By Richard Jennings
10/15/2012 (link) 89 points(NV A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec Traditionelle) Pale yellow color with abundant mousse; lime cream, honeydew melon nose; creamy textured, honeydew melon, sweet lime cream palate; medium-plus finish
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By Terry Theise
2011 Champagne Catalog, 6/1/2011 (link)(NV A. Margaine Demi-Sec) ($54.00) Same base wine as the NV, and it’s basically that wine with more Ben & Jerry’s.
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By Richard Jennings
9/27/2010 (link) 87 points(NV A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec Traditionelle) Light yellow color; floral, yellow apple nose; rich, tart yellow apple, peach palate; medium-plus finish
Rockss and Fruit
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By Lyle Fass
1/7/2009 (link)(NV A. Margaine 1er Cru Demi-Sec) This is a nice Champgane but is a bit pricey for what it is. A solid demi-sec that really is not sweet at all. Racy and pure with apple-tinged fruit and a good core of minerality. Steely. I liked it but the next wine done in a similar style crushed it.
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer A. Margaine
- Varietal Champagne Blend
- Designation Demi Sec Traditionelle
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Champagne
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 30 (22%)
- Consumed 105 (78%)
Food Pairing
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