2005 Jean Moreau Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé

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  11/2/2021 - forceberry wrote: 91 Points

  A blend of Pinot Noir (73%), Chardonnay (27%), mainly from vineyards in Ambonnay. Aged sur lattes for two years. 10 g/l dosage. Tasted blind.
  
  Somewhat evolved, medium-deep lemon-yellow color. Ripe but also slightly restrained nose with juicy aromas of Golden Delicious apple, some leesy notes of yeast, a little bit of nutty almond character, light zesty notes of lemon and a hint of bready autolysis. The wine feels ripe, juicy and clean on the palate with a medium body and a taste that shows more complexity than the nose; there are aromas of ripe, mealy golden apples, yeasty and leesy notes, some brioche, a little bit of chopped almonds, light zesty lemon nuances, a hint of bready autolysis and a sweet touch of ripe white peach, suggesting a bit higher dosage. Quite high acidity with a smooth, creamy mousse. The finish is quite long with ripe and somewhat evolved flavors of chopped almonds, some mealy golden apple, light leesy notes of yeast, a little bit of bready autolysis, a hint of sweet citrus fruits and a touch of white peach.
  
  A very nice and attractive Champagne with somewhat noticeable dosage, yet it really doesn't bother one bit, as the flavors and structure support the underlying sweetness really well. Overall the wine shows a little bit of aged character, but is still far from its apogee - I can imagine this wine will continue to evolved for at least another decade or so and will keep for much longer. My guess was a Champagne, around 10-12 years old. Some people guessed 100% Pinot Meunier, but I didn't feel like the wine showed any specific varietal qualities, so I guessed the wine was a traditional Champagne blend of two or three varieties in more or less equal proportions. Well, nobody was entirely correct, but at least I was close enough!

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