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Champagne Moutardier Millésimé 1998		France
An expressive full-bodied Champagne from an excellent vintage. Delicious!

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 19824  Our Rating : 92+  Country : France  Region : Champagne  Grape : Pinot  Meunier Chardonnay  Alcohol : 12%

An excellent vintage Champagne made from Pinot Meunier (80%) and Chardonnay (20%). More concentrated than the Carte d’Or thanks to a higher proportion of mature wine from an excellent vintage aged in oak. Only 1,250 cases produced, this wine was hailed by the Wine Spectator for its firm structure and food-friendliness.

Tasting Notes:

A rich golden-colored wine with great concentration and tiny, fine bubbles. An expressive nose of apples, stewed, ripe pears, and honey, with some biscuit and toast undertones. Excellent mousse with a palate that displays fruit, freshness, and a touch of minerality. A long, smooth, aromatic finish with a hint of nuts. The mature character of this Champagne gives it the richness to be enjoyed with lobster, meat and poultry dishes in addition to more standard Champagne fare. Drink now to 2012.

Winery:

Moutardier owns some of best vineyards for Pinot Meunier in Le Breuil, and this remarkable and underappreciated grape plays an important role in their wines.

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Region:

It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses... Read more