Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend
Marine and iodene on the nose. The palate is richer- toasty notes, some warmth. Great acidity and fizz still. Not as complex s some but pretty good stuff
Marine and iodene on the nose. The palate is richer- toasty notes, some warmth. Great acidity and fizz still. Not as complex s some but pretty good stuff
Apr 16th, 2023Really drinking beautifully. Nice soft mousse, rich creme brûlée palate with a nice cleansing acidity. Excellent with baked oysters. Sweet spot now, but will be delicious for another 10+ years,
Really drinking beautifully. Nice soft mousse, rich creme brûlée palate with a nice cleansing acidity. Excellent with baked oysters. Sweet spot now, but will be delicious for another 10+ years,
Jun 29th, 2016Oxidized. Caramel in colour. Maintained some fizz.
Oxidized. Caramel in colour. Maintained some fizz.
Dec 26th, 2015Acceptable levels of VA and maderization made this rich wine surprisingly compelling and complex.
Acceptable levels of VA and maderization made this rich wine surprisingly compelling and complex.
Jul 12th, 2015Nicely mature hints of butterscotch to go with the brioche and bright streak of acidity on the finish...plenty of life left.
Nicely mature hints of butterscotch to go with the brioche and bright streak of acidity on the finish...plenty of life left.
Nov 26th, 2015Incredible bottle! Picked it up in a Long Beach liquor store, after 13 years in the cold box.
Incredible bottle! Picked it up in a Long Beach liquor store, after 13 years in the cold box.
Dec 1st, 2013