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Had a great night last night for the bubbles... but first, the 1990 Chateau Gruaud Larose, St. Julien is simply outstanding. One of the best drinking 1990 Bordeaux there is. So cedary - a very classic Gruaud Larose. The 1995 Opus One from 3L was showing as it was last spring. Lots of cedar, not a lot of fruit, maybe a hint of green. Not a great bottle of wine, but not bad either. The 1999 Opus One from 3L was much better, but still on the weak side. Lots of black plums, currants, cedar and anise. Those were all great, but the star of the show was the Champagne. First, a vertical of Taittinger Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blancs - 1995, 1996, 1998. The 1995 is a fairly full-bodied wine. Lots of toasty brioche and sour apples. Pretty... the 1996 is showing really well. Very biscuity with Granny Smith Apples, apricots, and toast. Very powerful for a BdB. The 1998 is relatively weak. Very floral on the nose with just hints of toast, the wine is less than outstanding on the palate (as most 1998s are). The 1999 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose from Magnum was excellent. A baby with very pronounced red berry notes, this needs time, but will drink well for a long time. The 1988 Krug from Magnum was outstanding - nearly bringing tears to my eyes. Simply one of the greatest Champagnes I've ever tasted... and yes, it was better out of Magnum than it was a few months ago out of bottle. Very oxidized classic Krug style - very elegant with toast, baked apples, white flowers and apricots. Layers and layers of fruit and spice. Amazing... Krug never dissapoints. The vintages are behave like they should - varying more from year to year - but all outstanding in their own right. I could drink another Champagne, but why would I want to?!? Completely blows away any of the other Champagnes I tasted last night.