P2 Brut Champagne Blend

It’s been five years since I last had the 2000 vintage of P2 and looking back on my notes, not a whole lot has changed though the autolytic notes seem to be more integrated into the entire package.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2000 P2 pours a deep straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, ripe golden apple, raspberry, ripe soft rind cheese, a touch of mushrooms, lemon/lime citrus and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Loads of energy still. This remains a very special wine. Drink now through 2040+.

Really fresh and dazzling on the nose. Lime, steeliness, salinity. A lovely rounded mouthfeel. Classy and delicious. Excellent

Vivacious and bright. Lime and a steeliness. Excellent

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Deep gold in color.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium plus acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, sea salt, herbs, minerals, yeast, earth and light brioche.

Long finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious 22 year old Champagne. Rich and fruit forward. Well balanced, complex and entertaining.

Drinking beautifully now, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and better when not too cold.

Loved how the bubbles integrated with the wine. Vibrant and engaging.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

I've had this vintage a few times before, and it is very consistent.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with food.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay. Aged for 15 years on its lees.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$550.

Beautiful crystalline fruit. Light and precise with lemon and steeliness with zesty acidity. Gorgeous. So light and complex and fresh and long.

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Champagne and Lobster for lunch?

Light yellow in color with a golden tint, and a nice nose.

Medium bodied with high acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing green apples, citrus, light grapefruits, light earth, minerals, yeast, limes, light brioche, spices and white pepper.

Nice finish with limes and light almonds.

This 19 year old vintage Champagne is delicious. Nicely balanced and elegant. Tangy and interesting.

Good by itself right out of the bottle, but better after 60 Minutes of air time.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to try it again in 5 to 10 years.

Robert Parker 95 points.

Good with food too. I paired it with barbecued lobster.

A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Aged for 15 years in the winery.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$550.

Lovely intense fruit. Pinot noticeable. Great rounded berry stuff with white flowers and limestone. Acidity all in place and good length. A wedding year wine for the anniversary!

Bright and lifted. Great structure. Limestone and settled lemon fruit. Really fine and long.

Very plush and open on the nose. Corn, yellow flowers, lifted acidity. Full bodied and lush. Long but atypical

Minerals and slate. White flowers. Great acidity and freshness. Good ripe fruit