2000 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France
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(all Bouzy pinot noir): Bright yellow-gold. Sexy, pungent aromas of dried orchard fruits, melon, raspberry and potpourri, with a spicy quality that gains strength with air. Lush, sappy and penetrating, with very good depth to its spice-accented pear and red berry flavors. Shows a touch of orange marmalade on the finish, which lingers with impressive tenacity and length. This complex Champagne has the vivacity to work with lighter foods but the heft to handle richly sauced dishes as well.
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(all Bouzy pinot noir): Bright yellow-gold. Sexy, pungent aromas of dried orchard fruits, melon, raspberry and potpourri, with a spicy quality that gains strength with air. Lush, sappy and penetrating, with very good depth to its spice-accented pear and red berry flavors. Shows a touch of orange marmalade on the finish, which lingers with impressive tenacity and length. This complex Champagne has the vivacity to work with lighter foods but the heft to handle richly sauced dishes as well. Nov 11, www.vinous.com
No tasting note. Tasted Dec 12, www.champagneclub.com