TN: 1985 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut Rosé Rare

Paul_L_i_n · February 11, 2009, 6:17am

1985 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut Rosé Rare - France, Champagne (11/8/2008)
I thought this was a pretty remarkable bottle of wine. Exotic and alluring aromas of gingerbread, sugarcane, toffee, strawberries, and toast. Rich yet balanced on the palate with luxuriant notes of lemon rind, caramel, dried apricot, candied orange rind, and sea shells. Persistent finish with excellent acidity. I could drink this stuff all day. (93 pts.)

Cris_Whetstone · February 11, 2009, 6:18am

Damn. Where was I? :geek:

Paul_L_i_n · February 11, 2009, 6:22am

check out at the date. this was opened at a dinner that chris chew hosted a while back.

Michel_Abood · February 11, 2009, 3:02pm

This was a favorite at my Blind Bubbly Tasting back in December, a real stunning beauty and tasting much younger than its age. Notes are here: Random Ramblings on Food and Wine: Blind Bubbly Tasting" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers!

Paul_L_i_n · February 11, 2009, 4:40pm

sounds like a terrific tasting! what a shame i don’t live in NYC, or you in so cal! btw, i agree on the 2003 giacosa spumante – didn’t care for that either.

R_del_Rosario · February 11, 2009, 5:01pm

sounds awesome. I got married in 85 so have been saving some '85 wines but sadly not this one. Thanks Paul.

Paul_L_i_n · February 11, 2009, 6:30pm

get on it, ramon! i can’t think of a better way to celebrate your next anniversary!

Peter_C · February 11, 2009, 6:48pm

I love the 88 Rare Brut, too.

Both are great wines.

Michel_Abood · February 11, 2009, 6:58pm

Yeah, was a lot of fun and a real eye-opener. That NV Pierre Moncuit Cuvee Delos is real special juice at a great price.

Rick_Smith · February 11, 2009, 9:39pm

Agreed on the '88. I’m most of the way through my six-pack that I bought.

Dav1d_Sawyer · February 12, 2009, 5:19am

I found a few of these in Austin and I’m thinking about sourcing it for my birthday (85 birth year). Sounds great! I’ve only had the 2000 which wasn’t too bad at all. Which brings up a question- Is this the same as the vintage Rose? Do they just add the “rare” because it’s a later disgorgement? Thanks

Paul_L_i_n · February 12, 2009, 5:43am

rare is VC code for late disgorged.

John_Liotta · February 12, 2009, 5:48am

I think I still have two of these. I remember really enjoying them when they were first released. Perhaps I will will revisit one soon.

Michel_Abood · February 12, 2009, 1:11pm

I didn’t know that but it would explain the youthful aspects of the wine.