Le Tastevin - January 14, 2015 - Bubblies and 1999 Burgundy (Host: Ron and Bob)

Sparkling Wine

2002 Turo d'en Mota, Cava - Recaredo

12%, 100% Xarel-Lo, Brut Nature, disgorged November 2012. Example of a single vineyard, variety and year. Often drunk as an apéritif before a meal. Low sugar content

2003 Dom Perignon - Moët & Chandon

Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, typically creamy, sweet with low acidity, with late disgorgement.

1992 Dom Perignon - Moët & Chandon
2010 Prosecco Valdobbiadene Cartizze Superiore - Bisol
15-Year Old NV Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

1999 Burgundies

Bourgogne Leroy
Beaune "Epenots" Ballot-Millot
Beaune "Cent Vignes" Morot

RP 89, largest Premier Cru

Beaune "Marconnets" Morot

AM 89, better, fuller-bodied Premier Cru

Côte de Beaune "Villages" Leroy
Pommard "Platiere" Prince de Merode
Pommard "Pezerolles" Ballot-Millot
Corton "Bressandes" Prince de Merode

AM 88

Croton "Clos des Cortons" Faiverley

ST 93

Clos de La Roche - G. Lignier

ST 93

Vosne Romanee "Suchots" - Cacheux
Mystery Wine #1 - 2003 Thomas, Dundee Hills - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Mystery Wine #2 - 1998 Dehlinger, Goldridge Vineyard - Russian River, California

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