Champagne Henri Giraud AY Grand Cru Fut de Chene MV

Date of Tasting: 14 February 2015

Wine Type: Sparkling White

Grape Varieties: ~ 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 12%

Origin: Champagne, France

Appellation: Ay Grand Cru

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR110

Web: http://www.champagne-giraud.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 94/100
Professional Rating: WA - 91/100, AG - 94/100, WS - 94/100, CT - 92/100

Appearance: Yellow

Aroma: Apple, ripe peach, lemon zest, and menthol.

Palate: Nutty flavour. Fine and creamy mousse. Layers of citrus fruits, grapefruit, and pinot fruits with vibrant acidity. Rich minerality. Persistent finish.

Based on August 2014 disgorgement, it is a non-vintage champagne of opulent personality combining power with unique elegance. Needless to say much. It's a champagne with sleekness and personality that ones shall deserve on a special occasion and festive season. But why wait for such event if you feel like one now. Salute!!!

Champagne Philipponnat Royale Reserve Rose Brut NV

Date of Tasting: 3 August 2014

Wine Type: Sparkling (rose)

7Grape Varieties: 75% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier

Alcohol: 12%

Origin: Mareuil-Sur-Ay, France

Appellation: Champagne

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000

Web: http://www.philipponnat.com/
Chubby Score: 91/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: AG - 87/100, WS - 91/100, WE - 90/100, ST - 90/100, BH - 92/100, CT - 90/100

Appearance: pinky orange

Aroma: notes of strawberry, light red fruits, tangerine, and grapefruit. some smoky minerality.

Palate: full with purity and elegance. smooth crispy effervescence. fine fruit forward. it also shows bright acidity.

Based on 2008 vintage and disgorged in April 2013. Feminine in style with minor touch of sweetness in the background. Enjoy the round volume of this non vintage structure. It is superb as aperitif and to go with fruity based dessert.