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Last Post 09-14-2008 12:42 PM bywineismylife. 4 Replies.

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Winetex

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11-05-2007 06:02 PM
I don't have a lot of experience with this Champagne house so it was a bit harder to judge. It didn't have the acidity and structure for a long haul Champagne but that's probably a toss-up. 1996 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé - France, Champagne (11/4/2007) Actually a 91+; Medium gold in color and medium weight for champagne. Fine mousse. Lots of brioche, hazelnet and spice with no harsh edges. Balanced with a reasonable amount of acidity. Stylistically similar to Taittinger Comtes than to the heavyweight champagnes like Krug. Tasty bubbles. (91 pts.) What I do know is that this Champagne is one of the last 1996 Champagnes currently in the market. And this champagne runs about $55-70 pb. With many NV champagnes rising in price to $40+ you really can't lose paying a bit more for this classy Champagne. Go forth and buy good vintage champagne.�

Winetex

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09-14-2008 11:56 AM
Last night's bottle made me happy that I have a couple of mags of this on the way. For the people who ask me about buying vintage champagnes this is a no-brainer. Its dosage is medium and last night's bottle had more acidity than a previous bottle which I like. Under $75 - it's not a top-tier house but it is very well-made and drinking well now. This is perfect for a an apertif champagne to be served with food. 1996 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé - France, Champagne (9/13/2008) 91+; seems to be improving; A very nice hit of green apple and brioche aromas and flavors with a long nutty finish. This doesn't strike me as a very long-lived champagne and may be right in the middle of its drinking window. (91 pts.) Posted from CellarTracker

wineismylife

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09-14-2008 11:59 AM
Shannon, thanks for this note. Glad to hear it. I'm still sitting on a couple of 750ml bottles of this and plan on drinking them in 2009 and 2010. Sound about right to you?

Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.

Winetex

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09-14-2008 12:28 PM
Shannon, thanks for this note. Glad to hear it. I'm still sitting on a couple of 750ml bottles of this and plan on drinking them in 2009 and 2010. Sound about right to you? Yes, that sounds right. I have 4 more 750s left and I'm going to pull one every 6 months or so from here on out. There is something about this wine that says "drink me or i'm out". Again your mileage may vary based on the lot. My bottles have L6169C125 on the foil from Hi-Time.

wineismylife

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09-14-2008 12:42 PM
Mine are lot L5234C from Flickinger.

Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.

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