TN: Disappointing Bubbles (Moutard)

**N.V. Moutard Champagne Brut Grand Cuvee - France, Champagne (12/31/2004)

This was the house pour at an event I attended for New Years Eve.

Clean, but fairly unexpressive nose, with bits of spritzy apple and maybe a little hint of nut. Hard to get anything more. Mousse seemed a little large in mouth, with wine's whole impact lacking cut. Flavors on palate were simple apple. If I hadn't seen the label, I might have guessed an Andersen or Green Valley sparkler, but one without the generosity of Roederer Estate or the cut of Iron Horse. Fine for toasting, but not a buy.

I was disappointed, because I've been wanting to try the cuvee Arbane from Moutard. This wine, however, makes me think I should be looking somewhere else to satisfy my curiosity.

Jim

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Jim
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The "Arbane" cuvee is actually quite interesting, with nutty flavours and far less acidity that most Champagnes... Hope your experience did not discourage you because in a few decades you will probably not have the opportunity to taste Champagne from this grape variety as will be faded out.

Yves

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