Tag Archives: Épernay

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne 2000

Posted on 23 December 2011 by Gary Bowering

Touch of SO2 but that blows off. Bready/toasty lees, stone fruits and pretty florals. Rich and round palate although an initial sharpness (possibly the sulphur). Good long finish with yeast and stone fruits lingering. Very good wine once it cleans … Continue reading →

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Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne 1993

Posted on 2 January 2011 by Gary Bowering

Golden with fine persistent bead. Toasty yeast, shortbread and honeyed peaches nose. Rich and full nutty biscuit palate and acid in perfect balance. Long finish with lovely pinot and lees characters. At peak. Épernay, Champagne, France 19/20 [tasted 02-01-2011] www.polroger.com … Continue reading →

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Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne 2000

Posted on 25 December 2010 by Gary Bowering

Hint of toasty yeast, stone fruits and pinot character. A touch of sweetness on the palate but acid almost balances; stone fruits (white peach and apricot) and white florals. Long clean finish. Good for M&C – drinking now and will … Continue reading →

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