jorray
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on Apr 28, 2008
Moet and Chandon has been at the Dom Perignon game for over 70 years, and here we're trying the 1999 vintage.
In
the glass, you notice a light yellow tone with a slight golden hue. The
vista is interrupted by a single strand of fast moving bubbles. Aromas
are of yeasty lemon.
On the palate, effervescence is the first
note. The overall feel is dry, with acids moving up the side of your
mouth. Dry citrus in style, with a relatively brief finish. I didn't
see the stuffing that would suggest long additional aging potential,
though I'm clearly outvoted by the experts on this assessment. I'm
giving two stars because, although the experience was pleasant enough,
I wasn't drawn back to another experience. A plus is added for the
delicate balance.
But, all in all, in the Champagne category, I am drawn more to the Duval-Leroy Brut NV, at a significantly lower price point. I realize this review won't win friends, but it's just how I see it.
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