The 1999 Fleur de Champagne is a Brut wine, composed of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier grapes. The blend contains a high proportion of Chardonnay that comes from the grand crus of the Cote des Blancs. Pinot Noir originating from the 100-percent-rated villages of Mailly, Verzenay and Verzy in the Montagne de Reims combine with the Chardonnay to create a delicate cuvee. The cold, frostless winter of 1999, coupled with a moderate spring and cool August, were perfect weather cond...

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Nov-06

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/04

Rating for France-Champagne: 87 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

drank 2010 too dry for me. bitter