K&L Saturday Tasting: Champagnes 2005/6/4

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
NV	Franck Bonville Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne lemony, fruity, acidic, crisp - so - ws	23.99	***
1998	Launois Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne butter, toast, yeasty, pear, green apple - so - ws	29.99	***½
NV	Tarlant Brut Zero, Champagne Zero means no sugar added, as opposed to the next one. herbs, citric, acidic, watery - so - ws	26.99	**
NV	Tarlant Brut Reserve, Champagne almost exactly identical to the above, herbs, citric, acidic, but less watery. Mild sweetness, slightly fuller body - so - ws	26.99	**
NV	Michel Arnould Verzenay Brut Reserve, Champagne pineapple, apricot, tropical fruit, sweet, mid-full body - so - ws	25.99	***
NV	Michel Arnould Grand Cuvee Brut, Champagne pineapple, bread, med-full body, simple - so - ws	29.99	***
1998	Ariston Brut, Champagne smoky finish, nutty, caramel, creamy - so - ws	32.99	***½
NV	Ariston Aspasie Brut Prestige, Champagne bacon, citrus, full body, simple - so - ws	34.99	***
NV	Champagne de Meric Catherine de Medieis, Champagne citrus, concentrated bu simple, full body - so - ws	60	***½
NV	Champagne Leclerc Briant Rubis de Noirs, Champagne pomegranate, tea, tarry, earth, sweet. Pinot noir based, very red in color. - so - ws	29	***