TN: 1996 Vilmart Champagne Cuvée Creation (France, Champagne)

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  • 1996 Vilmart Champagne Cuvée Creation - France, Champagne (12/12/2008)
    Ah, an old favorite! I remember the first bottle we drank of this on a very special night when Dena left her job to form the company that now provides both of us with our livelihood. Dull gold in color and still drinking on the youthful side. Full bodied with a racy acidity and notes of grapefruit, strawberry and toast. With a long finish, this is a refined and elegant wine while being big - an elephant in a tutu doing a ballet that will be interesting to watch progress over the next decade. 50+13+13+9+9 = 94 (94 pts.)

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Jeff,

Agreed on the 96. Of all the Creations, this one stands out as the most “classical” in style (relatively speaking) with a striking acidity and core that will need time to show its colors vs. most of the other vintages that are flashy right out of the gate.

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Hi Brad -

Good to “speak” to you again. I agree - the '97 is much more a wine to drink while the '96 ages but I have trouble keeping my hands off the '96 as it is so delicious.