1997. Light gold. Mature sherry like hazelnut overripe apple nose. Winey, low bubbles. Even a touch of tannin on the finish. Great streamlined body. Complexity and nuance along with the solid structure. Impressive and interesting.
1997. Light gold. Mature sherry like hazelnut overripe apple nose. Winey, low bubbles. Even a touch of tannin on the finish. Great streamlined body. Complexity and nuance along with the solid structure. Impressive and interesting.
Sep 23rd, 2015
Good and mature, notes of hazelnut, brioche, dried apricots, bruised apple and cheese rind abound. Palate is still reasonably fresh with decent acidity, however a quite coarse mousse. Interesting to me, too funky for the table! 1997 vintage.
Good and mature, notes of hazelnut, brioche, dried apricots, bruised apple and cheese rind abound. Palate is still reasonably fresh with decent acidity, however a quite coarse mousse. Interesting to me, too funky for the table! 1997 vintage.
Jun 21st, 2015
Admittedly, I have mixed feelings about the the 1995 Vincent Couche Champagne Sensation, it's surprisingly developed for a '95. Dark gold in the glass with an ultra-fine bead. The nose is somewhat oxidized, with notes of apple tart, smoke, brown butter and brown sugar, and even a touch of Madeira. In the mouth, lots of weight and density. It's a big-boned Champagne, if there is such a thing, that culminates in wet dough, buttered toast and poached pear. Sadly, the strip label covers the disgorgement date on this bottle.
Admittedly, I have mixed feelings about the the 1995 Vincent Couche Champagne Sensation, it's surprisingly developed for a '95. Dark gold in the glass with an ultra-fine bead. The nose is somewhat oxidized, with notes of apple tart, smoke, brown butter and brown sugar, and even a touch of Madeira. In the mouth, lots of weight and density. It's a big-boned Champagne, if there is such a thing, that culminates in wet dough, buttered toast and poached pear. Sadly, the strip label covers the disgorgement date on this bottle.
Mar 1st, 2015
Rich, nutty, lemons and pie with its age clearly showing. Solid acidity keeps it all together. Good qpr.
Rich, nutty, lemons and pie with its age clearly showing. Solid acidity keeps it all together. Good qpr.
Oct 18th, 2015
Champagne, France
