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Cascina Degli Ulivi

Gavi Cortese 2012

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8.7

New to me, quite lovely, almost smoky with great salinity. Thanks Aldo! — 10 years ago

Philipponnat

Clos des Goisses Champagne Blend 2002

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9.5

Never disappoints, this vintage showing more in common with others 2002s (ripe, generous, elegant); not as individual or uniques as other CdG, but still classic and delicious. — 10 years ago

Bruno Paillard

Millésime Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2004

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8.8

Still a baby, but shows lots of creamy elegance already, in true Paillard style, refined and reserved. — 10 years ago

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Costa Russi Langhe Nebbiolo 2005

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9.6

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Henriot

Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne Blend 1964

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9.8

Still in incredible shape; espresso, coconut, baked fruit, and even a little fatty foie gras. — 10 years ago

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Ulysse Collin

Les Maillons Rosé de Saignee Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir

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8.8

Juliénas (the best you've ever had) with bubbles. — 10 years ago

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Josefa and I have a few of those with us for NYE in Todos Santos 👍

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier Rubis 1er Cru Brut Rosé Champagne 2002

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9.5

A saignée of Pinot with a healthy dose of Chardonnay (40%) to balance, this is my favorite "recipe", if you will, for Rosé champagne. This bottle disgorged late 2007, pretty perfect, all texture and depth, hard to top for the style. — 10 years ago

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Henriot

Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne Blend 1988

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9.9

Pristine condition, still so bright and fresh with deep heady aromas. Disgorged in 2001! An achievement in any regard. — 10 years ago

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Recaredo

Relats Gran Reserva Brut Nature Penedès White Blend 2010

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8.3

Lovely, quickly ripe & rich up front with a steely dry finish. Complex aromas; unique, no doubt that this is (quality) cava. — 10 years ago

Louis Roederer

Starck Brut Nature Champagne Blend 2006

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8.7

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A certain attempt (and a solid one) by Louis Roederer to venture into the natural champagne arena, quite lovely, could benefit from at least 6 months to a year.