Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

9.5

Extremely fine mousse, possibly the finest I’ve ever seen. Aromas of lemon, lime and honey. Amazingly fresh and vibrant for a 21 year old wine. On the palate medium plus intensity. Notes of over ripe mouldy apple. Jancis gave this 20/20 which is Off the Charts for her. She said that they started to measure glycerol levels from 2001, and 2002 has been the highest glycerol Dom P ‘by a mile’. An interesting comment. Were they only comparing to 2001? The following day the Lime and Honey dominated still. It would be interesting to taste this next to the 2002 P2. The latter probably fresher still and more mineral. — 3 days ago

vinokeeno, Andrew and 25 others liked this

Ceccherini Cristiano

I remember frenzy when this 2002 was released, people would buy the more they could.
I recall a small producer wondering how DP could make a million or more bottles of such extraordinary Champagne.
Chapeau!!

Bob McDonald

The consistency is truly incredible Cec. 👌👌

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Conrad Green

9.4

Base Year 1996. Musty-ish honeyed nose. Rich floral notes of Jasmine and honeysuckle. Light tea and brioche.sizzling acidity. Odd pairing but dynamic — 15 days ago

with BOT, Paul and 1 other

Bob, Tom and 7 others liked this

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Lee Pitofsky

9.5

Comprised around the 2011 harvest, it sports its usual candied, floral and spice inflicted bouquet but also showing an excellent balance of mineral and complex earth component on this occasion. Always a treat! — 19 days ago

Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

La Grande Dame Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; no formal notes as it was enjoyed quickly due to the setting and our celebratory mood. What I do recall is that this is a very fine Champagne however, it comes across a touch rounder than most 2008's at this level. The acid is sneaky however and I suspect time will reward those with patience. — 10 days ago

Ely, Mario and 21 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

P2 Brut Champagne Blend 1998

Conrad Green

9.4

Soft biscuity, plush. Lovely delicate acidic spine. Orange rind, toast. Very good — 7 days ago

with Rick and Gregg

Rick, Andrew and 13 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

Alan Weinberg

9.2

Absolutely delicious red fruits and elegance. Second bottle in a few days. Fabulous. — 12 days ago

Shay, Tom and 4 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Vanessa

9.4

Complex aromas and flavors of brioche, biscuit, flaky croissant, toast, almond paste, cream, lemon curd, baked yellow apple, pear, chalk, and white blossom 🥂🥂 — 20 days ago

with Deked1

Deked1, Lyle and 28 others liked this

Paul K

Love those bubbles!

Vanessa

@Paul K we do, too! So delish. Cheers 🥂 🥂

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Conrad Green

9.6

Yeasty and soft on the nose. Subtle lemon and minerality. Beautifully balanced soft and intense. Lovely — 4 days ago

with Bex

Severn, Ira and 10 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2002

Conrad Green

9.6

This is so fresh but definitely in the drinking window.Some ripe bright fruit. Lemon oil, a touch of stone fruit, limestone. Great acidity and a lovely Pinot heft — 13 days ago