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Score 89/100 · Drink 2013-2018, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2008

The estate's 1996 Brut is a tightly wound, powerful Champagne. It reveals the early signs honey, toastiness and brioche that add complexity to the ripe yellow fruit. This taut, structured offering strikes a nice balance in the way ripeness is juxtaposed with lively minerality and clarity. The 1996 Brut is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne. This is Lot: L8107BG19, disgorged on April 16th, 2008.

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89
89/100

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89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

89
89/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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89 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Drink 2008-2018, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2008

The estate’s 1996 Brut is a tightly wound, powerful Champagne. It reveals the early signs of honey, toastiness, and brioche that add complexity to the ripe yellow fruit. This taut, structured offering strikes a nice balance in the way ripeness is juxtaposed with lively minerality and clarity. The 1996 Brut is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from Cote des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne. This is Lot: L8107BG19, disgorged on April 16th, 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. This large producer based in Vertus has an excellent range of wines on the market. Oddly enough, it is the non-vintage wines that are especially strong, while the higher-end bottlings aren’t appreciably higher in quality. Importer: MHW LTD, Manhasset, NY; tel. (516) 869-9170

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Duval-Leroy
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Colour

White

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Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Product sub-type

Brut

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