Champagne to ring in 2010
By Marisa D'Vari | December 30th, 2009 | Category: Wine reviews | No Comments »
Champagne Lunch at the Wine Media Guild
Curious about some favorite Champagnes? At a recent Wine Media Guild (WMG) event here in New York I had the opportunity to taste several different brands for this holiday season. Speaking at the event - an annual event - was Ed McCarthy, author of Champagne for Dummies
Below are some of my favorite wines, yet before you rush out to buy them, you should understand my personal preference for Champagne with a lot of toast and weight. If you like delicate wines the ones listed below may not be your cup of, er, tea.
1999 Delamotte Blanc de Blanc (Wilson Daniels) $75 - $85
This wine was so great it had me writing little exclamation marks all over my tasting notes. It is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. Very rich, full bodied, with lots of toast.
2004 Deutz Brut Classic (Maison Marques et Domaines USA) $65
An even third of the classic Champagne grapes of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, this was a terrific value and incredibly delicious. Many people in the U.S. don't know Deutz but this is a good producer.
2000 Charles Heidsieck Brut (Remy Cointreau USA) $70
Flavors of rich butter, toast, and incredibly delicious - a winner.
1995 Henriot "Cuvee des Enchanteleurs" Brut Prestige Cuvee (Henriot USA) $135
Very full bodied and rich, with lots of toast and exceptional balance.
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