Emery Davis > wrote in
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>
> 84 was the year Adele and I started dating, so this seemed like a good
> Valentine's offering. What did you folks open to fete the day with a
> loved one?

Drappier Grande Sendree 1996 (disgorged march 2003). Lovely wine, quite
dark colour, tiny bubbles, good intensity on the nose, with plenty of
toasty aroma and hints of red fruits and what I call "beef stock" if that's
possible in a Champagne. Some truffles too. Round in the mouth and quite
long. It could handle a few more years IMHO. I did not find much difference
from our first bottle two years ago. Excellent value at 36 euro.

Best,

Santiago