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N.V. André Jacquart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Expérience Premier Cru - France, Champagne (11/20/2009)
Most Champagnes get better with a little air, and that is especially true with this wine. Initially muted, but after about 30 minutes I got green apples, lemon rind, bread dough, and a hint of caramel on the nose. Cashew and macadamia nuts, yellow grapefruits, and chalk, finishing with soap and wax. A bit soft on the palate (no sharp edges) but I felt the wine could have used more definition and acid. 86-87 points. (86 pts.)