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Champagne Party by Anna Vol. 1

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Boris Buliga

A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Anna Zinchuk.


Thanks to Anna's discerning eye, we've gathered to explore a captivating array of Champagnes from prestigious houses, a testament to the depth and diversity this region offers. Our initial journey of six stellar bottles took a delightful turn, expanding to eight, reminding us that in the world of Champagne, surprises often come in pairs.

WinePlace
wavg
sdev
fav
out
price
QPR
🏅 6th4.31820.004003
8,500 UAH
0.4610
🏅 7th4.25450.009607
7,500 UAH
0.4728
🏅 5th4.34700.012100
6,500 UAH
0.6308
🥇 1st4.51820.004030
8,400 UAH
0.6417
🥈 2nd4.47880.010930
8,400 UAH
0.6022
🥉 3rd4.47730.014040
16,900 UAH
0.2986
🏅 4th4.39310.003700
8,900 UAH
0.4956
🏅 8th4.22860.006200
3,200 UAH
1.0642

De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru Millésime Extra Brut 2010

Region
France » Champagne AOC » Côte des Blancs
Type
white traditional sparkling, extra brut
Producer
De Sousa
Vintage
2010
Disgorged
2018-04-11
On lees
81 months
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5
Sugar
4
Price
8500 UAH
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De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru 2010

This wine secured the 🏅 6th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Greeted by an expressive bouquet that unfolds yellow fruits, lemon, and brioche initially, morphing over time to divulge grapefruit, ginger, baking spices, gingerbread, mushrooms, and Jerez nuances. The palate tells a story that's vinous and sophisticated, with a freshness that plays around a rounded, delicious core. While the aftertaste is long, it bows out sooner than desired, not quite clinging to persistence. Ready to be appreciated now.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2012

Region
France » Champagne AOC
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Producer
Taittinger
Vintage
2012
Disgorged
N/A
On lees
N/A
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12
Sugar
10.75
Price
7500 UAH
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2012

This wine secured the 🏅 7th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Consider us lucky, as the bottle was corked. It manifested primarily in restrained bouquet and empty palate. Fortunately, there was a second bottle to compare and it was a completely different story.

The bouquet, with a hint of reduction, unfurls white flowers, tarragon, cream soda, and brioche, laying a straightforward yet nuanced trail for the senses. The palate follows, fresh and creamy, persistent through each sip. The finish brings a saline touch mingling with white flowers and tangerine. It's a well-tailored, comprehensible wine, not diving deep into complexity but hinting at a subtle evolution towards the finish. The balance scores, as does delicacy and the slight development manifesting in the finish.

Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve 90-19 NV

Region
France » Champagne AOC » Vallée de la Marne » Aÿ
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Producer
Henri Giraud
Vintage
NV
Disgorged
N/A
On lees
>36 months
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Alcohol
12
Sugar
4.5
Price
6500 UAH
Henri Giraud Perpetual Reserve 90-19 NV

This wine secured the 🏅 5th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Perpetual Reserve attracts me. A dynamic expression of a time range. PR 90-19 has some stories to tell.

Expressive bouquet of smoked cheese, Madeira notes, burnt sugar, fried nuts, mushrooms, baked apple - it's a rustic feast both in the nose and on the palate. The fruits made a pact to arrive baked, adding a homely, warm touch to the ensemble. The palate is round, fresh with a long aftertaste and a pleasant bitterness in the finish.

Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006

Region
France » Champagne AOC
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Vintage
2006
Disgorged
N/A
On lees
N/A
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12
Sugar
7
Price
8400 UAH
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006

This wine secured the 🥇 1st place in our wine tasting lineup.

Kicks off with a bold narrative of baked Gouda, soon mellowing down to unveil a flirtatious array of yellow fruits, toasted brioche, honeycomb, shells, and citrus, subtly escorted by Jerez notes. Almost full-bodied, it flaunts a flashy, textural demeanor. The play between a sharp acidity and ripe fruitiness, adorned with a precise mousse, keeps me engaged. The finale, a long evolving aftertaste, flaunts delicate strokes of Jerez, baked apples, honeycomb, and oil, making the Charles Heidsieck encounter nothing short of a lavish soirée.

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 1999

Region
France » Champagne AOC » Côte des Blancs » Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Producer
Delamotte
Vintage
1999
Disgorged
N/A
On lees
N/A
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
12
Sugar
7
Price
8400 UAH
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Collection 1999

This wine secured the 🥈 2nd place in our wine tasting lineup.

A captivating ensemble unfolds with tarragon, iodine, cheese, and a splash of Jerez, harmonizing with a chorus of yellow fruits, honeysuckle, smoke, brown sugar, and hazelnuts. This medium-full bodied wine conducts a friendly yet sophisticated round of notes, offering an ample narrative. The finale, a lengthy and flavorful aftertaste, leaves a charming saline signature, making for a riveting tale in a glass.

Bruno Paillard N.P.U. 1999

Region
France » Champagne AOC
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Wine
N.P.U.
Vintage
1999
Disgorged
2012-01
On lees
144 months
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12
Sugar
5
Price
16900 UAH
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Bruno Paillard N.P.U. 1999

This wine secured the 🥉 3rd place in our wine tasting lineup.

Embarking with a hint of wormwood and tarragon, it swiftly peels back layers to unveil a spectrum from baked lemon and candied orange peel to the rustic notes of wet cellar and mushrooms, framed by beeswax, walnut, and roasted sesame. Its complexity is a vinous voyage, voluminous yet poised with an exacting delicacy. The narrative extends into a long aftertaste, marking a unique character in a grand exhibit. A distinctive rendition in a glass, eloquently articulating its exceptional lineage.

Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2011

Region
France » Champagne AOC
Type
white traditional sparkling, extra brut
Producer
Philipponnat
Vintage
2011
Disgorged
2020-10
On lees
~102 months
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13
Sugar
4.5
Price
8900 UAH
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2011

This wine secured the 🏅 4th place in our wine tasting lineup.

Under the veil of weariness, this bottle still managed to sketch a notable impression. The narrative begins with tilia honey and buttered croissant, quickly intertwined with a spectrum of yellow fruits and bruised apples. A subtle Jerez nuance, joined by an unexpected pickle twist, adds a layer of intrigue. The palate is well-balanced, embodying a rounded persistence that holds through each sip. Even in a less than ideal state of appreciation, its character shines, hinting at a depth worth revisiting.

Eric Rodez Cuvée des Grands Vintages L.07-20 NV

Region
France » Champagne AOC
Type
white traditional sparkling, brut
Producer
Eric Rodez
Vintage
NV
Disgorged
N/A
On lees
N/A
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12.5
Sugar
8
Price
3200 UAH
Eric Rodez Cuvée des Grands Vintages L.07-20 NV

This wine secured the 🏅 8th place in our wine tasting lineup.

An elegant interplay of apple, burnt caramel, and cream, with an ensemble of popcorn, toasted almonds, dried white flowers, honeycomb, peach, and a playful hint of salami. Boasts an almost full-bodied stature; its freshness and richness are well orchestrated. Delivers a fleshy, enveloping mouthfeel, stretching into a long, satisfying aftertaste. Solid value.

Raw scores

WineYevgeniya TVitalii MRoman RElena MAnna ZBoris BAnton TIvan MAndrii HEkaterina P
4.204.304.404.204.304.304.304.404.304.30
4.104.304.204.204.304.204.404.404.304.40
4.204.304.404.404.304.304.304.504.404.60
4.404.504.604.504.504.504.504.404.604.50
4.504.504.604.304.504.304.604.504.504.60
4.204.604.404.504.604.504.504.604.504.60
4.404.404.404.404.304.504.454.50
4.204.104.204.204.304.354.30