André Beaufort Ambonnay Grand Cru Demi-Sec 1985

Comments:

• Overall :
  delicious
• Eye :
  golden yellow
• Nose :
  oxidized ripe fruits
• Mouth :
  smooth full
• Delicious with :
  dry cheeses

• Bottle size : standard 750ml
• Tasting date : 2007-03-20
• Wine preparation : direct from bottle
• Tasting conditions : aperitif

Comments: This bottle was disgorged in 1998, which would explain why it has more oxidized characteristics than I would expect in an older Beaufort. For those who like those aromas in a Champagne this could be excellent, but it's not my cup of tea. I did, however, thoroughly enjoy the mouth which was bright and crisp with no heaviness from the residual sugar or extensive off-lees bottle-aging.

• Overall :
  delicious original
• Eye :
  golden
• Nose :
  oxidized almond
• Mouth :
  bright wild strawberry
• Delicious with :
  cheddar cheese

• Bottle size : standard 750ml
• Tasting date : 2007-03-21
• Wine preparation : N/A
• Tasting conditions : aperitif