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| GRATIOT DELUGNY ALFRED CHAMPAGNE 2004 Traditional method, AC, France |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
GRATIOT DELUGNY |
| Bright medium straw colour with tiny bubbles and very good effervescence. Attractive, intense, gently toasty, mineral-tinged, ripe, lemon-apple-melon meringue with some buttery brioche notes. Very dry, medium-full bodied, well structured, very slightly spicy, intense, rounded, ripe, apricot-melon-apple-lemon fruit flavours with a lingering, harmonious, bright, buttery brioche finish. Perfectly accessible now with fine length and complexity, it has 12% alcohol and only 5 g/L residual sugar with lot number L220704 on the back label. This 100% Chardonnay was disgorged in JULY 2022 after 17 years on the lees. Tasted in three glasses - ISO, Rosenthal and Riedel - best in ISO and Riedel. Glasses with a tapering upper section were best highlighting flavours and crispness. |
CSPC |
29492 |
| Type |
Champagne |
| Agent |
Uni Sta |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
Champagne |
| Rating |
***/***+(94 points)
Complex, Well Structured, Buttery Brioche |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy |
| TASTING NOTE: This 2004 is part of a limited-edition series that highlights four vintages: 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009. The 2004 vintage in Champagne saw a rare (and exciting) trifecta of high quantities in the vineyard, top-quality wines and superb cellarability. This wine represents an excellent opportunity to experience the complex, exotic flavours of mature vintage Champagne from a standout year. Drink through 2024+. |
Price |
$ 128.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - February 18, 2023 |
| Cases bought |
40 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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