A no-holds-barred tasting comparing two great vintages and two great Chardonnay regions
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Wine tasters compared white Burgundy and California Chardonnay in a blind tasting. Forty wines were barrel tasted, and the California wines were rated somewhat better and less expensive than their French counterparts. A vintage chart is also provided.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
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Champagne
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J. Lassalle Brut Champagne Special Club 1989 and Ruinart Brut Champagne R de Ruinart 1998 are the top wines listed in this buyers guide. Both Champagnes received scores of 94 out of 100. An extensive variety of Champagnes is featured.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1995
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