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937. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 733 Dégorgement Tardif Extra Brut, NV (2015)
A good way to start celebrating my 40th, with this late-disgorged 733 alongside a regular 737, to share with my team. Both were definitely …
799. Ridgeview, Fitzrovia English Sparkling Wine Brut, 2010
The interloper, courtesy of Tina! Really interesting to drop this in after some very good Champagnes. The acidity really stands out (though not unbalanced). …
791. Charles Melton, Rose of Virginia Barossa Valley, 2012
In a line-up of rosés, this stood out for its style – though not a wine to my taste. Pale ruby – deeper colour …
756. Champagne Jacquesson, Cuvée 736 Extra Brut, NV (2013)
A lovely way to see in both Christmas and New Years. This is another example of Jacquesson’s 7– series showing its quality. Particularly evident …
724. ??, Samtrot-Lemberger Baden-Württemberg, 2012
[Label thrown away by over-keen houseguest!] An interesting one this, and a kind gift from Soeren: had never had Samtrot before. And it turns …
600. Champagne Ayala, Brut Majeur, NV (2011)
Having had some indifferent experiences with Ayala in the past, it was interesting to hear of the quality improvements under Bollinger, so I got …
568. Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée Brut England, 2003
At last! And it delivered too! After the heat of the 2003 summer, which spoiled Champagne, I’d wanted to see what the best of …
560. Champagne Lanson, Black Label Brut, NV (2011)
This turned out to be an unexpected pleasure. I didn’t have a good impression of Lanson as a Champagne brand, and this was a …
494. Champagne H. Billiot Fils, Brut Réserve Grand Cru Ambonnay, NV (2008)
We wandered around Ambonnay, looking for open small producers, and this one had a shop frontage… which turned out to be an extension of …
487. Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée Classic Blend, 2001
Nyetimber has the reputation as the best English sparkling wine, and capable of rubbing shoulders with Champagnes. When the opportunity arose – having Annabel, …