2005 Pierre Moncuit-Delos Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

SKU #1125453 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

 The 2005 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru comes across as quite soft and accessible in this vintage, which is typical for a year in which many wines appear to be on a relatively short aging curve. There is lovely definition and up-front juiciness in the white-fleshed fruit, but the wine’s persistence drops off a bit on the finish. Overall the 2005 is a pretty wine to drink now and over the next few years. Dosage was 7 grams per liter. Disgorged December 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015.  (11/ 2012)

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Price: $54.99

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By: Shaun Green |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 3/20/2013  | Send Email
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We always know to pay attention when our Champagne buyer, Gary, says we need to try something. The Moncuit Delos BdB 2005 was one of those and how fantastic is this. A vintage Mesnil of this quality at this price is a rare find. Spectacular focus and balance - white peach and minerals with a lingering tangerine finish. Rounder than the NV, and less opulent than the VV, this marks a sweet spot in Grand Cru Champagne you could expect to pay twice as much for. Treat yourself on your next special occasion and you won't regret it.
Drink from 2012 to 2017

By: Gary Westby |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 3/20/2013  | Send Email
This Champagne has an immensely creamy nose with hints of brioche and ripe pear. On the palate it shows the best of the 2005 harvest in Champagne with plenty of exotic, candied fruit and fancy pastry dough. This is rich and full bodied blanc de blancs and has a very good finish, which is focused but not austere in any way. I can’t wait to try this with some scallops!
Drink from 2013 to 2018

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Chardonnay

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France

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Champagne

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