5/2007 LAURENT-PERRIER CHAMPAGNE ULTRA BRUT
This bubbly is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. As soon as it hits your tongue you catch a citrus note. And holey cow is it dry- goodness! The makers note that "no sugar whatsoever is added to Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut at any time," which makes it unusual among Champagnes. It also might explain why we could quaff the whole bottle and not get a headache, ho, ho! (Rating ****1/4)

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Labels: Champagne, France, Laurent-Perrier

 

12/2006 POMMERY GRAND CRU 1995 CHAMPAGNE
Fifty-some bucks a bottle for this bubbly and OH HOW IT WAS WORTH IT! Nearly all the bubbly one tastes has a rough edge- a slight boozyness, a note that is a bit overwhelming... Not this bottle. This was sublime. So delicate, so balanced. Just delicious. (Rating *****)

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Labels: Champagne, France, Pommery

 

12/2006 POMMERY BRUT ROYAL CHAMPAGNE
One can always count on POMMERY to provide a delicious glass of bubbles. POMMERY BRUT ROYAL retails for $39 a bottle or so and offers many tiny bubbles, a slightly fruity flavor, and a soft, dry close. Terrific. (Rating ****1/2)

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Labels: Champagne, France, Pommery