Nutty aromas, with buttered toast. Wild honey, caramel, toffee, and a bit of citrusy tartness taste. Fantastic, mature champagne offering the best bubbly experience I’ve had. Creamy, long finish. I agree with WS and Tanzer -- 95 points.

Make Cab, not War.

Thanks for the notes, Babnik! I'm looking forward to opening my lone bottle in about four months time.

Pale golden colour. Very lively, almost explosive streams of bubbles. No fewer than 8 streams in the glass. Intense aromas of oatmeal biscuit, caramel, jasmine, white flowers, cream, pear, orange blossoms, apple, creme brulee, lychee, and dried figs. Full-bodied, rich wine; like velvet on the palate. Outstanding mouthfeel - the bubbles dance on your tongue and around your mouth. Citrus, cream, caramel, apple, pear, oatmeal biscuit replays on the palate. Long, lingering finish that lasts for minutes, showing citrus, pear, oatmeal, spice, and walnut notes. Very focused, beautiful wine. Outstanding. 96 points (06/17/2004).

Still drinking well, but drink soon imo.

Really? Reaching the end of its plateau? No big deal ... just ship all your '85 to me and I'll dispose of it.

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Originally posted by futronic:
Really? Reaching the end of its plateau? No big deal ... just ship all your '85 to me and I'll dispose of it.

If I have any left in two years, I will indeed forward.

The '85 is drinking so well, I keep popping.

Yum, yum.

w+a, I'd appreciate it if you would stopp popping corks on the '85. At this rate there'll be nothing to gift me as a birthday present in 2010.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by futronic:
w+a, I'd appreciate it if you would stopp popping corks on the '85. At this rate there'll be nothing to gift me as a birthday present in 2010.

Thanks!

Fret not my wine buddy.

I always have your back!