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From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+.
From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+.
A stunner. Mouth filling and weightless all at once. Focused and linear but adding layers with air. Better at 55° than 45°. Marmalade croissants. Hard to take a sip without vocalizing how delicious it is.
A stunner. Mouth filling and weightless all at once. Focused and linear but adding layers with air. Better at 55° than 45°. Marmalade croissants. Hard to take a sip without vocalizing how delicious it is.
Brought to a nice dinner at our friend’s place on the Big Island. Nice youthful color with ample energy. Notes of citrus, bread basket and tan spice. Pretty good.
Brought to a nice dinner at our friend’s place on the Big Island. Nice youthful color with ample energy. Notes of citrus, bread basket and tan spice. Pretty good.
Medium gold color with great energy. Awesome nose with some aged notes. Citrus, toast, spice and some guava/kiwi. Great texture in the mouth. This is in a great spot.
Medium gold color with great energy. Awesome nose with some aged notes. Citrus, toast, spice and some guava/kiwi. Great texture in the mouth. This is in a great spot.
Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
