Bubbles, bubbles - Sekt, Spumante, Cremant and Champagne. Let me begin by saying the sparkling wines from Bruno Dangin have caused me some trouble - some hours and even days of pondering. Winehogs are not built to think! The Cremants from Bruno Dangin are clearly top end, and this is where …
Champagne
What are we drinking? Double bubbles, and the last lunch
A fine tasting - that for me apparently marked the end of an era in Copenhagen indulgence - was held on September 26th in the form of my last Enomania lunch: Damiano and his team will in future only be open evenings. The lunch sessions at Enomania have always been very special and enjoyable, as …
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Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne 1998
The Comtes de Champagne 1998 from Taittinger is a rather typical for the vintage. In the bouquet yeast, white bread and quite dense yellow fruit with notes of melon and citrus + a slight hint of peach. On the palate quite heavy with a dense ripe fruit. The acidity is good but it's nevertheless …
Champagne de Sousa, Zoemie Rose Brut Distinguee
The Zoemie De Sousa Rose Brut Distinguee is a quite unusual rose made from 92% chardonnay and only 8% pinot noir. In the bouquet red fruit with a slight sweet note - hints of wild strawberries and raspberries + yeast, toast and citrus. On the palate good freshness, fine balance with a good body of …
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Pol Roger, Sir Winston Churchill 1996
The Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1996 from Pol Roger is most likely the best Winston I have tasted. In the bouquet very classic blanc de blanc with hay, apple, white bread/yeast and notes of fresh hazelnuts. Still very young and slightly closed. On the palate very focused with a fantastic mid-palate …