Geoff Kruth Article - What is good, What isn't good.

Question 1

Explain Mono Cru for Champagne?

Answer 1

The concept of a mono-cru Champagne (pioneered by Salon) is not what we immediately expect. These are not bottlings from single vineyards but single villages, with the fruit coming entirely from say… Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Bouzy, or Mareuil-sur-Ay

Examples:

Bouzy = Paul Bara

Les Mesnil Sur Oger = Piere Moncuit

Mareuil-sur-Ay = Marc Hebrart

Question 2

Warning for RM single vineyard site wines?

Answer 2

Pricing is starting to get ridiculous.

Question 3

Where can great value be found in Champagne?

Answer 3

Non Vintage wines from Negociants.

Example = Charles Heidieck Brut Reserve @ $50

Question 4

Name some amazing flagship vintage Brut Champagne?

Answer 4

Louis Roederer

Pol Roger

Delamotte

Deutz

Taittinger

Charles Heidsieck

Question 5

What style of Champagne does not appeal to Geoff Kruth?

Answer 5

Champagne over $ 100 that is oxidative in style.

Question 6

Two Champagne houses that use oak well?

Answer 6

Krug

Alfred Gratien