Thread: Dom,Montrachet, Batard and Weinbach VT

"Bi!!" <[email protected]> wrote in news:acf6fcab-4c59-4a0a-8a5d-
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> 2002 Dom Perignon with crispy sweetbread lasagna-Great nose of honey,
> toast and flowers. Somewhat ripe on the palate with forward
> fruitiness typical of DP. Nice mousse and finsih of chalk and
> brioche. Nice "B+"


I have always wondered if LVMH sells different batches of Dom Perignon in
different countries. I think I have crossed paths with DP two or three
times and never thought it was up to its price tag or the expectatives
associated with the brand name.

Sure, I am the kind of guy that prefers the small grower's Champagne
over the big house, but I think I am able to be past my own prejudice
when it comes to appreciate what's in the glass. And, actually, I
remember a blind tasting where Dom Perignon was present and was the one
that all the present liked less (there was Krug MV, Salon 96, RD 96 in
that tasting, along with a couple of small growers top cuvées).

My theory is that Spain is not an important market for LVMH and we only
get plonk wine with a Dom Perignon label (and price tag).

s.

On May 1, 6:20*am, santiago <m...@privacy.net> wrote:
> "Bi!!" <rvwr...@aol.com> wrote in news:acf6fcab-4c59-4a0a-8a5d-
> d8216fad6...@f5g2000vby.googlegroups.com:
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> > 2002 Dom Perignon with crispy sweetbread lasagna-Great nose of honey,
> > toast and flowers. *Somewhat ripe on the palate with forward
> > fruitiness typical of DP. *Nice mousse and finsih of chalk and
> > brioche. *Nice "B+"
>
> I have always wondered if LVMH sells different batches of Dom Perignon in
> different countries. I think I have crossed paths with DP two or three
> times and never thought it was up to its price tag or the expectatives
> associated with the brand name.
>
> Sure, I am the kind of guy that prefers the small grower's Champagne
> over the big house, but I think I am able to be past my own prejudice
> when it comes to appreciate what's in the glass. And, actually, I
> remember a blind tasting where Dom Perignon was present and was the one
> that all the present liked less (there was Krug MV, Salon 96, RD 96 in
> that tasting, along with a couple of small growers top cuvées).
>
> My theory is that Spain is not an important market for LVMH and we only
> get plonk wine with a Dom Perignon label (and price tag).
>
> s.

I think that Moet has a "house" style for DP and perhaps a different
blend for some markets. I find DP to usually have a soft fruity
profile with lots of subtle notes and perhaps a feminine quality to it
as opposed to perhaps the Krug style of stong assertiveness. I guess
that what makes it all so interesting. Personally I prefer smaller
grower houses also. Since I was a guest i wasn't going to second
guess the hosts choice of pairings so I suffered silently...:-)

On Monday, April 30, 2012 10:33:08 AM UTC-4, Bi!! wrote:
> Saturday night we were invited to a dinner for some friends visiting
> from Vermont. All seafood so the host did white burgs from his ample
> cellar. I brought the dessert wine.
>
> 2002 Dom Perignon with crispy sweetbread lasagna-Great nose of honey,
> toast and flowers. Somewhat ripe on the palate with forward
> fruitiness typical of DP. Nice mousse and finsih of chalk and
> brioche. Nice "B+"
>
> 2005 Boillot Montrachet with rock lobster baby asperagus and spring
> pea saute. Decanted for an hour. Firm bright nose of lemon zest and
> gravel. A bit tight and very fine on the palate. Fresh lemons, a
> hint of pineapple, mint and finishing with very limestone notes.
> Needs time "B"
>
> 2004 Louis Latour Batard Montrachet with Dover sole lemon/caper buerre
> blanc. Darker in the glass than the Montrachet. Rich nose of honey,
> vanilla and orange marmalade. Supple and soft on the palate.
> Tropical fruit, butter and lemon curd on the palate. "A-"
>
> 1999 Weinbach Alsace Gewurtztraminer Altenbourg VT with pear tarts.
> Getting a deep golden color in the glass. Nose of spicy ginger and
> candied fruit. Sweet but not cloying. Honey, and gingerbread with
> orchard fruits on the palate. "A"

thanks for notes., Glad no premOx in white Burgs. For my tastes, Weinbach is a bit variable, but when they are "on" they are fantastic, thanks for notes