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jason

Napa Valley

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02/11/2008 5:16 PM
Cloudy, with a fine active bead, moderate intense nose, oxidative with grilled nuts, creme brulee crust, hazelnuts, brioche, baked apples and toffee. Medium body, high complexity, high acidity, long length with great definition, detail and layering. Oxidative on the palate as well with more fresh fruit present. 96pts

Winetex

Austin, Texas

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02/14/2008 9:12 AM
One of our "Happy Hour" wines before the John Ash dinner on 2/8/08. N.V. Jacques Selosse Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Substance - France, Champagne, Avize, Champagne (2/8/2008) Deep gold in color with few bubbles and a light mousse. On the nose brioche, spice and sherry continued through the palate. A very long finish. The style is very oxidative - this a champagne not for everyone. Fantastically complex. In fact about half of the people who tried it were not impressed while the other half raved. Do not serve this as as apertif wine as it needs time to open up and be served with food. It was excellent champagne but I found that there was not the magnitude of difference between the Initiale and the Substance as the price might indicate. $$$ (94 pts.) Posted from CellarTracker

jason

Napa Valley

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02/14/2008 11:28 AM
PC has the Initiale in stock for right over a $100

Winetex

Austin, Texas

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02/14/2008 11:49 AM
Ha, did you buy them all? I just looked and they are pre-arrival. If they were in-stock I would have bought more.

jason

Napa Valley

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02/14/2008 12:01 PM
I am on complete buying hold until I am settled and a few pay check under my belt.

Winetex

Austin, Texas

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02/14/2008 5:27 PM
I changed my mind and picked a few up. Pretty darn good champagne and it's not like I can't wait for it.

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