1975 Ayala Champagne

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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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1975 Ayala Champagne

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My first experience of Champagne with real bottle age - and both I and EAB were impressed.

Deep yellow, very deep wine on the nose - surprisingly aromatic. Deep wine flavours on the palate, livened by a gentle mousse bringing lots of nuts and lemon acidity. Quite dry and bitter on the aftertaste, then a long and terrific finish. 88/100. Drunk 28-Dec-13 at this dinner.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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WS1
Cruz 1989
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Re: 1975 Ayala Champagne

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I like this sort of wine/champagne; old champagne has class but is also special. Reminds sometimes to good dry/sweet Sherry. You make your own mind if you like it. I do :wink: :lol:

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