Great Champagnes

1997 Laurent Perrier, Grand Siecle Cuvee Alexandra;
Salmon pink with orange hints, elegant small bubbles. Some bread in the oven, minerals, like walking when raining in a park, leaves, trees, fresh and mineral. Very elegant mousse, fresh acidity, elegant body, complex, great balance, some secondary aromas showing, oxidized apples, long finish. 93


1996 Dom Perignon;
Lemon yellow, tiny bubbles. Lime, citrus, apples, minerals, plaster, hints of leaves inthe rain, secondary aromas starting. Very elegant and balanced, great mousse, acidity more balanced and not as eager as it used to, harmonious and elegant, long finish. Have had more complex bottles and more intence. Bottle variations was discussed around the table. 91