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NV Pierre Peters Cuvee Reservee Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

89 / B+

Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007

Pale lemon yellow. Very toasty aromas over the bright fruit. A touch of fresh herbal notes on the front of the palate. Rich fruit flavors with a nice stony backbone. Good acid.

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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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