Category Archives: Champagne

Miscellany 3: Christmas day 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Andrew

My Christmas Day selections: Ployez Jacquemart Selection Rose: Lovely – just right, and its pinkness was Christmas-appropriate.  And it won over a non champagne crowd with its delicate strawberry and lemon notes. Ployez Jacquemart Brut 2000: Served too warm – … Continue reading →

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Krug 1996

Posted on October 4, 2011 by michel

Had a near death life affirming experience so my wife demanded champagne- I only own Krug 1996. Purchased at a mislabelled price by a well known retailer at the MV price. We last tried this three years ago and it … Continue reading →

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Ployez Jacquemart Cuvee Liesse d’Harbonville 1996

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

When the cork is popped on a bottle of Champagne in my household, I usually have a glass or two and then move on. Not so yesterday; I stayed in there, elbows at the ready, and made sure I got … Continue reading →

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Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2002

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Lincoln

This is more a tasting vibe than a tasting note. Sloppy work I know, but I was at a birthday lunch and my days of scribbling descriptors and impressions on napkins are well behind me. A strawberry blush with a … Continue reading →

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Krug 1990

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Lincoln

Happy New Year! I have been threatening to open this on a New Year’s Eve for a while now, at least three years, but finally last night we had a night at home, albeit entertaining some friends. Some yellowing, a … Continue reading →

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Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon 1996

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Lincoln

Is Dom, is good. What needs to be said about this wine that hasn’t already been said? I have written a note anyway. Pale yellow, with the finest of beads. The nose shows some yeast, lemon and grapefruit, green apple … Continue reading →

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