Perrier-Jouët
Fleur de Champagne Brut
Champagne, France
Maybe I should psyche myself into thinking that any wine likely past its prime will be unbearably unpalatable. My expectation was this would be completely dead, and had I gone off the first whiff alone then I would have been right on, but I would have missed something amazing. This rallied for about 20 minutes, emerging from the sherry to gave it one last dance of lemon and bergamot tea, marzipan, and apple brioche. What a fascinating glimpse at a wine.
Maybe I should psyche myself into thinking that any wine likely past its prime will be unbearably unpalatable. My expectation was this would be completely dead, and had I gone off the first whiff alone then I would have been right on, but I would have missed something amazing. This rallied for about 20 minutes, emerging from the sherry to gave it one last dance of lemon and bergamot tea, marzipan, and apple brioche. What a fascinating glimpse at a wine.
Apr 21st, 2018
Completely oxidized. Deep amber color, no bubbles, nutty flavors similar to a sherry.
Completely oxidized. Deep amber color, no bubbles, nutty flavors similar to a sherry.
Oct 4th, 2020
Champs from my birth year. LOL apricot nose. Ever evolving in the glass. Almond and honey. A bit oxidized. As with all things French, I’m a major fan. Served with chips, caviar and creme fresh. Cheers to a shitty Monday
Champs from my birth year. LOL apricot nose. Ever evolving in the glass. Almond and honey. A bit oxidized. As with all things French, I’m a major fan. Served with chips, caviar and creme fresh. Cheers to a shitty Monday
Jun 19th, 2018
Delicious fruit and great balance.perfect birthday wine for Katie B!
Delicious fruit and great balance.perfect birthday wine for Katie B!
Nov 9th, 2016
Gorgeous magnum. Creamy but still has vibrant acids. At or near its peak.
Gorgeous magnum. Creamy but still has vibrant acids. At or near its peak.
Jan 2nd, 2016
We thought this would be too far over the hill, but it was actually very very nice.
We thought this would be too far over the hill, but it was actually very very nice.
Feb 17th, 2013
Chanpagne celebration. 2012 is over.
Chanpagne celebration. 2012 is over.
Jan 1st, 2013