Tag Archives: n/v

Duval-Leroy Rose de Saignee N/V

Posted on 7 January 2012 by Gary Bowering

Onion skin blush. Fine bead. Clean nose with deep red fruit notes. Strong very clean palate; big wine with red fruits, good acid, and delicious pinot character and good dosage. Overall though it’s a touch one-dimensional and lacks yeast flavours. … Continue reading →

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Philipponnat Mareuil Royal Reserve Champagne n/v

Posted on 30 December 2011 by Gary Bowering

Cellared since Dec 2005. Straw gold. Fine bead. Fruity pinot nose with fresh bread notes and peach flowers. Fresh and clean palate with elegant but good ripe fruit and medium autolysis. Everything lingers on the finish. 18/20 Ay, Champagne, France … Continue reading →

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Champagne Aubry Classique Brut N/V

Posted on 18 November 2011 by Gary Bowering

Light gold with good fine bead. Nice clean nose with some yeast lees, green apple and a touch of stone fruit. Palate clean and bright with good acid and light yeasty character. Good length. An elegant rather than full champagne. … Continue reading →

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Philipponnat Mareuil Royal Reserve Champagne n/v

Posted on 21 August 2010 by Gary Bowering

Cellared since Dec 2005. Lovely light gold with a touch of green. Good bead; yeasty with a touch of marmite on the nose; mellow yet crisp acid with apple and a touch of fine cider. In balance – ripe, rich … Continue reading →

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