A stunning wine - 1995 Godme Millesime

WINE TALK
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Had the chance to try a really great Champagne today - Godme’s 1995 Millesime. I tried a freshly disgorged, non-dosage sample, but I’ll be damned if this didn’t knock me out. Approximately 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, this wine tastes as if it is a cross between the 95 Dom Perignon Oenotheque and the 95 Moet et Chandon Grand Vintage (Grand Vintage is Moet’s Oenotheque) yet is only a fraction of the price. Full of power, this shows creamy wheat, hints of mushroomy dough, smoky ginger, zesty citrus, and clean linen, along with a long finish. In a showing of Godme wines (which were all good), this stole the show over more storied vintages and wines.

Godme offers up older wines through its library program and all are disgorged to order, so don’t be afraid to ask for this. It is worth the effort.

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Brad,

I’d love to try this, but ask for it where, at the domaine? WineSearcher comes up empty on the 1995.

Anyway, I appreciate such an enthusiastic note on a Champagne I might actually be able to afford.

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I’ve found other vintages of Godme very reminiscent of DP as well. Really underrated stuff.

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Thanks Brad.

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Frank,

You can ask for this to be ordered locally. It is kind of a “hidden/inside” thing as Godme doesn’t list the wine on any offers, but rather accepts orders when asked (this is how they handle their library wines). A US importer can ask for and order this wine. Essentially if you have a good relationship with a store/distributor and they do decent business with the US importer, if you have a good relationship to the importer, or can ask enough folks enough times, you should be able to get this wine. If you aren’t sure where to start, I think one place that could/would get this wine in without much issue would probably be New York. You could always try a shop there that sells Godme.

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Been fortunate to try Godme through Grateful Palate Champagne of the Month Club offerings.

Stellar…to say the least.

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Brad - Thanks for the tips
I have enjoyed Godme’s regular NV.

T-Bone … Champagne of the month from
a Bacon Club?!? [scratch.gif]

Cheers
Rip

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I haven’t had this particular wine but their rose is one of the few pink bubblies I enjoy.

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Thanks, Brad, I’ll see what I can turn up.

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Can we play the pronunciation game? Is the d silent? Thanks

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Good question - or is it really “God”-“me”?

Brad - you’ve got me interested. Only problem is I have never seen or even heard about this producer in Singapore. Any ideas on where I can get my hands on a bottle?

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Paul,

I’m not sure where to find them in Singapore. I can try to find out if they make it into the country. They are part of the Champagne et Villages group so you could try get information at: contact@champagnevillages.com

You can also contact Godme via their website at: Le SEO est-il vraiment important ? - Champagne Godme" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As far as pronunciation goes, I am far from a pro at French pronunciation. As one chef de caves once told me, “You get a 10 for technical details, passion, and informed opinion, but a 1 for proper French pronunciation”. Still, I haven’t been corrected by anyone on my pronunciation of Godme. I say it “goad-may” with the “goad actually” sounding a bit in between “god” and “goad”.