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WTN: Joseph Perrier Brut Vintage 1998 Cuvée Royale Champagne

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WTN: Joseph Perrier Brut Vintage 1998 Cuvée Royale Champagne

by David Lole » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:36 am

Recommended in Tom Stephenson's 2007 Wine Report - Top 10 Greatest Quality Wines and Top Ten Best Bargains and selling for a tad over 60 bucks on special in case lot buys at a local wine store.

15 grands crus and 3 grape varieties (48% chardonnay, 48% pinot noir and 4% pinot meunier) 12% A/V

Medium straw with aggressive fine, persistent streams of bead. High quality nose of toasted brioche, redcurrants, citrus and figs with just a hint of vegemite. Fresh citrussy palate exhibiting a strong undertone of redcurrant, plenty of weight, creamy mouthfeel before a blast of exuberant crisp, cleansing acidity and excellent carry. A finely honed and particularly well balanced Champagne of some class. 92 points. Drink now-2013+
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David

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