November 8th, 2007
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV
Clean tropical fruit aromas. Sweet palate, lacks any interest for me.
83/100
Veuve Clicquot Rose 2002
The nose is shy and soft. Palate is pretty lackluster as well. Nothing really to comment on.
83/100
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rich 1999
Apple and honey aromas. A rich presence in the mouth, but very very one dimensional.
84/100
November 7th, 2007
Ruinart R de Ruinart NV
Nose is very closed, a little bit of citrus. Medium bodied with some good flavour intensity. Medium length.
87/100
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV
Vanilla, brioche, cream and peaches. Palate is restrained and elegant. Well balanced. I enjoyed this a fair bit more than the last time I tried it earlier this year.
90/100
Ruinart Rose NV
Strawberries and raspberries with a hint of floral character. A little bit of spice but mostly fresh fruit character on the palate. Tried from two different bottles with the same impression. Not bad, but didn’t stand out.
86/100
November 7th, 2007
Moet et Chandon Brut Imperial NV
Light citrus and banana nose. Palate is very light and inoffensive with a slightly refreshing quality to it.
84/100
Moet et Chandon Grand Vintage 2000
Lemon and a bit of a soapy aroma. The palate is slightly toasty but there is so little to it, the flavour is gone almost as soon as you’ve sensed it.
82/100
Moet et Chandon Nectar Imperial NV
Toast and citrus aromas. Fruit driven flavour profile. There is a lingering sweetness on the finish. Provides some enjoyment if you don’t think about it too much.
85/100
November 6th, 2007
Jacquesson Cuvee #731 NV
From 2003 vintage fruit. I really enjoyed the nose on this, lots of spice and honey. The palate is rich, round and full. I don’t think it will age, but I really enjoyed it now.
89/100
Jacquesson Avize Grand Cru Rose 1996
Strawberry, cherry and lightly floral. Bold spice and flavour to the long palate. Impressive, especially as I’m not normally a fan of Rose Champagne.
90/100
November 6th, 2007
Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV
Cherry, strawberry and roses. Pleasing mouthfeel without great depth, but there is some complexity and texture there. Good.
88/100
Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2000
Cookie dough and citrus peel on the nose. Lots of spice to the palate. Fine length.
88/100
Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2000
Dirty nose, wet earth and barnyard. Richly fruited palate, much cleaner, but can’t make up for the nose.
80/100
November 5th, 2007
Henriot Brut Souverain NV
Toast, lemon, brioche and honey. Lacking depth and persistence on the palate.
85/100
Henriot Cuvee Enchanteleurs 1995
Bread, honey and apples. Palate has impressive acidity and flavour that lingers in the mouth.
90/100
Henriot Blanc de Blancs Souverain NV
Strong apples on the nose. A bit too acidic and lean in flavour.
84/100
November 5th, 2007
Gosset Grande Reserve NV
Apple, honey and flowers. Acid stands out on the palate.
85/100
Gosset Grande Millesime 1999
Peaches, pears and toast. Good intensity on the palate, long length, maybe lacking a little bit of focus to be great though.
89/100
Gosset Brut Excellence NV
Soft floral nose. Palate is boring and mediocre.
84/100
November 4th, 2007
Gatinois Grand Cru Ay NV
Bread, apply and toasty. Palate is dry and clean but not exciting.
86/100
Gatinois Grand Cru Ay Millesime 1999
Toast, mushroom and earth. Medium body, nice balance.
87/100
November 3rd, 2007
Gardet Brut Special NV
Floral with pineapple and other tropical fruits. Palate is medium weighted and had good balance but not much depth.
86/100
Gardet Cuvee 1999
More floral notes here with some red berries and slate. Crisp palate, great acid across the length.
88/100
Gardet Cuvee Saint Flavy NV
Sea spray, floral and citrus aromas. Good focused palate, medium length and enjoyable.
88/100
November 3rd, 2007
Tarlant Brut Zero NV
Lemon meringue nose. Puckeringly dry palate, almost a bit like lemon juice.
85/100
Tarlant Brut Tradition NV
Honey, nuts and lemon. Palate is balanced but a bit short and uninteresting.
85/100
Tarlant Brut Prestige 1997
Nose is a bit strange with some briary aromas as well as vanilla and grilled nuts. Good full length and balance to the palate. Interesting.
87/100
Tarlant Cuvee Louis Tatlant Brut NV
Dusty and earthy nose with some citrus peel. Full flavoured palate, rich fruit but finishes with crisp acid.
87/100