Nomin� Renard Champagne Special Club

Husker Tailgate: Nebraska vs. Illinois (Outside of Memorial Stadium - Lincoln, NE) : Fine and persistent bubbles, raspberries, lemons, white peach, brioche. Lovely texture and great acid to balance the generosity of the vintage. My first Nomin�-Renard Special Club and considering the relative restraint shown in 2015, I am really looking forward to many more. Drink now through 2035.

rich, nutty, a little smoky. Some sweet apple and pear, the sweetness lingers a bit on the finish, making me question the Brit designation. A well enough build champagne, but gets beat up after the ringers the last few nights.

Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru (Harris Theater - Chicago IL) : Walk around tasting. Bright with good length, but seems ultra Brut to me, which seems to compete with an underlying richness.