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On Mar 8, 12:10�pm, DaleW > wrote:
> On Mar 8, 9:11�am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
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> > While fixing dinner I opened a bottle of Michel Turgy NV Brut Blanc de
> > Blanc last night. �I visited Turgy in Mesnil-Sur-Oger many years ago
> > on my first trip to Champagne and we had a delightful time as I
> > enjoyed his artisinal Champagne. �This is a place where they still
> > hand disgorge against a cement wall in the cave, hand dosage and hand
> > cork. �The wine was a bit simple with some �slightly old apple flavors
> > a bit of buttered toast and a very soft mousse. �Not as good as I
> > remembered. "C+/B-"

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> > 1995 Chateau Lagrange Pomerol-showing a bit of age with a brickish
> > color and pronounced leather and cedar notes on the nose. �A bit tight
> > on the palate that opened up a bit after some air but still a bit
> > short on fruit. �MOre secondary flavors of cedar, tea, and tobacco. �I
> > retasted this morning with no improvement. �Off bottle or over the
> > hill?? �"C+"

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> > 2005 Ramey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-Big nose of ripe black
> > cherry and blackberries. �Smooth and lush on the palate with big black
> > fruit flavors and plenty of sweet cassis with a bit of smoky oak on
> > the finish. �"A-"

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> Turgy is a new name to me.
> I love the St Julien Lagrange, but have had poor luck overall with the
> Pomerol of same name.
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Turgy is neighbor (albeit a very small one) of Krug in Mesnil-Sur-Oger
in the Cote de Blancs
http://www.champagne-turgy.com/
Ramey is a long time favorite of mine both his reds and whites are
terrific.