Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Vintage:2006 These two wines are qualitative

These two wines are qualitative equals in 2006 but their respective personalities are radically different

iodine and honeycomb

floral and soft oak scents

intense and focused big-bodied and overtly muscular flavors that are beautifully precise on the incredibly backward and austere finish

Crème de cassis and blackberry aromas sufficient to fill the room emerge on the nose of Sorrel's 2017 Hermitage Le Greal

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame Vintage:2006 These two wines are qualitativeFine burnished gold, apt for a 30 year old Champagne alive and kicking. What impresses is the fresh Chardonnay, which balances the opulence of 1990 mature Pinot opulence. A lovely interplay of those peach & quince flavours with enlivening citrus repertoire, especially citron confit; still long & vigorous. Model post disgorgement ageing since 2003. A wine for venison and even foie gras.