A Champagne blind tasting with 5 (Bollinger GA 1999, De Sousa 3A, Gimonnet 2000, Egly-Ouriet V.P., Pommery Louise 1998) different bottles (7 persons). For me the 2nd best, overall 3rd splitted rank, I was suprised from the elegance and crispy clean acidity, Brioche, straight finish, 10 more years for maturing
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Very steely and chalky on the nose. Massive acidity huts on the attack, excellent Chardonnay fruit. Tight and linear, incredibly young for a 2000 - requires food.
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Wow. Not having had a lot of experience with aging Champagne (even in the short term) I was delighted with the results here (disgorged 7/08). Dryness to the max, but I wouldn't call it lean as the structure and complexity suggest a richness that simply isn't there. Aromatics are solid and lovely, but it is the intricate balance on the finish that makes this mindblowing. A splurge that was worth every penny.
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Really in a lovely place. Fresh, racy and zesty, but not the least bit lean. Drinking great now, but still another seven to ten years left in the tank. How many other non-dosé champagnes can perform at this level?
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Great bottle of champagne. Wonderful citrus and general acidity to keep it fresh, though much rounder than the Pierre Peters NV consumed the day prior, great wine, would easily recommend for the money.
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Beginning to hit its stride at age 9+. A golden color is developing as are silvery aromas of briny oysters and graphite minerality. Racy and brisk on the palate, it could use a little more gras on the back-palate to be a truly a complete wine. Regardless, this is a joy to drink and an outstanding extra brut blanc de blancs. Speaking of oysters...
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Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Zero dosage. Premier Cru. Intense. Light golden color. Stunning nose: oak with a slight citrus element. Beautiful citrus and mineral creamy mouthfeel that wraps nicely around the palate. Very long finish. Very dry. It will be fascinating to see how this matures. Fantastic – the finest zero/extra-brut I’ve tasted yet.
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Champagne Dinner (AN): The 2nd wine of Champagne dinner. Pale lemon, with golden core. Medium (+) body and medium acidity. Showing the first signs of age and complexity - notably golden core colour and nose filled with pronounced brioche. Again, managed to handle well the potato & leak soup with caviar.
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7/14/2014 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 93 Points
A Champagne blind tasting with 5 (Bollinger GA 1999, De Sousa 3A, Gimonnet 2000, Egly-Ouriet V.P., Pommery Louise 1998) different bottles (7 persons). For me the 2nd best, overall 3rd splitted rank, I was suprised from the elegance and crispy clean acidity, Brioche, straight finish, 10 more years for maturing
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8/25/2013 - Rani wrote: 93 Points
Very steely and chalky on the nose. Massive acidity huts on the attack, excellent Chardonnay fruit. Tight and linear, incredibly young for a 2000 - requires food.
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6/15/2013 - Keith M wrote:
Wow. Not having had a lot of experience with aging Champagne (even in the short term) I was delighted with the results here (disgorged 7/08). Dryness to the max, but I wouldn't call it lean as the structure and complexity suggest a richness that simply isn't there. Aromatics are solid and lovely, but it is the intricate balance on the finish that makes this mindblowing. A splurge that was worth every penny.
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6/30/2011 - Atreyu wrote: 86 Points
Although the aromas are agreeable, the wine is a bit too lean for it's own good and I strongly preferred the Fleuron edition of this wine.
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2/6/2011 - j45 wrote:
Really in a lovely place. Fresh, racy and zesty, but not the least bit lean. Drinking great now, but still another seven to ten years left in the tank. How many other non-dosé champagnes can perform at this level?
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12/27/2010 - Traxx Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great bottle of champagne. Wonderful citrus and general acidity to keep it fresh, though much rounder than the Pierre Peters NV consumed the day prior, great wine, would easily recommend for the money.
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4/13/2010 - j45 wrote:
Still angular, but shows nice lemon, chalk and briny oyster notes
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3/1/2010 - j45 wrote:
Beginning to hit its stride at age 9+. A golden color is developing as are silvery aromas of briny oysters and graphite minerality. Racy and brisk on the palate, it could use a little more gras on the back-palate to be a truly a complete wine. Regardless, this is a joy to drink and an outstanding extra brut blanc de blancs. Speaking of oysters...
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9/28/2009 - BrandrB wrote: 90 Points
Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting (San Francisco, CA): Zero dosage. Premier Cru. Intense. Light golden color. Stunning nose: oak with a slight citrus element. Beautiful citrus and mineral creamy mouthfeel that wraps nicely around the palate. Very long finish. Very dry. It will be fascinating to see how this matures. Fantastic – the finest zero/extra-brut I’ve tasted yet.
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1/31/2009 - AN wrote: 86 Points
Champagne Dinner (AN): The 2nd wine of Champagne dinner. Pale lemon, with golden core. Medium (+) body and medium acidity. Showing the first signs of age and complexity - notably golden core colour and nose filled with pronounced brioche. Again, managed to handle well the potato & leak soup with caviar.
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