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NV Jean Milan Brut Speciale Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

87 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Very floral, sweet aromas, with ripe melon characteristics. Very bold citrus flavors; good acidity with a long lingering lemon zest finish. A little fierce in the finish.

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1999 Pierre Peters Cuvee Special Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

90 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Medium straw yellow. Very sweet jasmine and white flower aromas, with apricot, peach and candied lime. Very toasty on the front of the palate. Candied yellow pears and rich citrus fruit with a dark, almost cassis-like note.

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1999 Pierre Gimonnet Cuvee Oenophile 1er Cru Extra Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

90 / A-

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Medium lemon yellow. Big toasty aromas over tight, somewhat muted fruit, leading to big vanilla scents. Much more open in the palate. Very spicy with big citrus flavors. Full, rich and toasty. Great little bubbles.

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NV Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Cuis Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

88 / B

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Pale lemon color. Sweet candied citrus aromas with ripe golden apple. Although very candied in aromas, the wine is much drier in the mouth. Good creamy mousse, with crisp lemon zest leading into a bright, clean finish.

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