2004 Perrier-Jouët Champagne Belle Epoque - France, Champagne (8/10/2019)
Same exact note from precisely one year ago, except this time we had it alongside steamed lobster with lemon, which perfectly balanced out the dosage. Great match!
See below for the prior year's note:
2004 Perrier-Jouët Champagne Belle Epoque - France, Champagne (8/10/2018)
Yeah, I know, big producer, probably overpriced, but damn if it wasn’t a really good drink. Showed fresh apple fruit up front along with a distinct toasty edge, and then deeper, richer tones on the back end, resulting in a fuller bodied wine than I was expecting. The addition of mature tones made it an interesting wine, and even if I would have preferred a little less dosage, the balance was really good with our buttery, salty popcorn.