1996 Duval-Leroy Brut 95 points

Champagne Blend, Champagne, $50

Gold, straw gold colour with light bubbles. Aromas of dried biscuits, chocolate aromas. Soft in the mouth, rich, well-structured. To bring out the best in this wine, try a saddle of young rabbit with new vegetables, a double veal chop or, more unexpectedly, soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert or perhaps Comté or Reblochon.