This is Tarlant's top-of-the-line wine, and one of the best Champagnes we carry regardless of price. It is made of half Chardonnay and half Pinot Noir from the chalkiest portion of the Tarlant family's hillside vineyards in Oeuilly (Vallée de la Marne). The Tarlant family uses organic practices in the vineyard- but they are very coy about calling themselves organic, no doubt due to the family's prominence in the vignerons association in Champagne. The plot that the grapes come from is called "les Crayons" and the vines are all over 45 years of age, but... Read More » 

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This fantastic Champagne comes from the villages of Pierry and Moussy in the sud-Epernay sub region of Champagne. Bruno Michel has been organic since 1999 and 5 of his 37.5 acres are farmed biodynamically. This vintage Brut is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier, and it offers stupendous balance between simple enjoyment/drinkability and more intellectual geeked out notes of wet stone and austere minerality. 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Dark pink. Fresh, zesty nose offers pure strawberry and pomegranate aromas and hints of Asian spices. Then deep, rich and smoky on the palate, with a chewy texture to the ripe red berry and cherry flavors. Finishes with noteworthy length. This medium-bodied wine has the clarity and energy to work as an aperitif but is also rich enough to serve at the table." (Nov/Dec 06) According to Wine Enthusiast: "A full, creamy Champagne that has ripe fruits and dry but rich character that lends itself ideally ... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine cellar: "Bright straw with a very fine bead. Pungent, yeasty aromas of intense citrus zest and minerals. Silky, pure and focused, offering vibrant lime and tangerine flavors. Finishes with racy notes of wet stone and lime zest, and excellent length. An outstanding non-vintage bottling with striking vivacity and focus." (Nov/Dec 06) K&L's notes: Ruinart is one of Champagne's oldest houses, founded by Nicholas Ruinart in 1729, himself a descendent of Dom Thierry Ruinart, the other "Dom" responsible for so much ... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Complex aromas and flavors of rose, grilled nuts, citrus and a gently oxidative note course through this muscular, full-bodied bubbly. Despite its power, there's a gracefulness. The aftertase combines citrus and spice. Drink now through 2008." (11/04) K&L's notes - A Pinot Noir dominated blend that always includes a generous proportion of reserve wines. The biggest and boldest of the big house non-vintages, this is still made from mostly estate fruit. All of the reserve wines are aged in magnums under natural cork, and a large... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A full, ripe creamy wine with a fine balance between fresh red berries and pink grapefruit crispness. There is spice, followed by a mouthful of complex berries, red plums and a firm texture. This is already delicious, but could certainly age over several years." (12/1/2008) Not exactly an unknown name in Champagne, right? You might assume that due to Clicquot's size, its wines are generic, safe and designed for the masses. But not this sexy sparkler, not by a long shot. First, beginning with the lovely smoked salmon color, ri... Read More » 

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This fantastic wine comes from a small, sandy plot on the Tarlants estate in the village of Oeuilly. The vineyard was planted in 1962 without the use of an American rootstock; in the 1950's the area was covered in trees with wild, pre-phyloxera vines growing up them! These vines, now planted in rows, but still only on their own French roots, give us a glimpse of what Champagne was like before the phyloxera louse wrecked havoc on the region. The Vigne d'Antan has a very rich Chassagne-Montrachet like nose that combines cream, honey and minerals. In the mo... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "A wine that shows an airy character. It is very open and fresh, the white fruits floating over a creamy texture and made crisp by grapefruit skin and bitter orange flavors. But it is just beginning to develop its potential, and the wine will likely fill out, as secondary flavors come through over the next 5-6 years." (12/1/2008) Fruity and rich, this new release offers stone fruit (peach and apricot) aromatics with toasty notes of brioche and nuts. On the palate these characters are repeated along with baking spice, nice Pino... Read More » 

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The juice for this blend comes only from vineyards classed Grand Cru, notably from around Oger and Le Mesnil sur Oger, and is made entirely from the "coeurs de Cuvee, or the best of the best. Vinification without malolactic fermentation and aging in oak casks adds to the complexity and depth. For the total chardonnay fan! 

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Champagne always tastes better out of magnum! This is another terrific bargain, direct from France. All of the fruit comes from the Bonville's own vineyards in the marvelous Grand Cru of Avize. It is all Chardonnay blended from three very good years: '00, '01 and '02. This Champagne has exotic, ripe fruit aromatics and as the glass warms up there are also traces of clean clay and earth, just like in a great Chablis! On the palate the Champagne has great fruit and a wonderful full texture. (Gary Westby, K&L Chamgpane buyer) 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "A smoky version, exhibiting light berry and watermelon notes. Quite firm, as much from the chalky sensation as from the lively acidity. Despite its lightness, this shows intensity and length. Drink now through 2011." (11/09) The just released rosé from Clicquot. Made using grapes from 50 to 60 different villages, the structure is based on Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label's traditional blend, which is 50 to 55% pinot noir, 15% to 20% pinot meunier and 28% to 33% chardonnay. The blend includes a high percentage of "reserve wines... Read More » 

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Mr. Brulez sells two-thirds of his grapes, and keeps the best third to make only vintage Champagne. He is the chairman of the Dijon University Alumni Association, and looks more to Burgundy than to Reims for the inspiration for his wines. There is not much more festive than a magnum of Vintage Champagne. The fact that this is meticulously crafted, and heavily discounted, makes it a particularly fun addition on your holiday gatherings! 

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91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 08: "Bright gold with a fine bead. Smoky, powerfully scented bouquet displays lemon custard, buttery brioche and dried flowers. A spicy, focused midweight, offering juicy pear and mineral flavors and a late note of bitter lemon zest. Gains power with air and finishes with lingering pear and mineral notes. This is complex enough to drink now." 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2002 Millesime Brut is a beautiful, poised wine that artfully balances fruit and structure. The fruit reve... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator (and they list the suggested retail at $67/bottle): "Violet, quince and almond aromas and flavors highlight this effusive Champagne, which has a creaminess to its texture and bright acidity, with a chalky feel as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2010." (11/09) K&L's notes: They are a traditional producer and use a proportion of old oak on the Grand Reserve. None of their Champagnes ever go through malolactic. On their web site, they list the Grand Reserve as being composed of 46% Chardonnay, 39% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meun... Read More » 

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We just secured a small allocation of magnums! This fantastic Champagne comes from the villages of Pierry and Moussy in the sud-Epernay sub region of Champagne. Bruno Michel has been organic since 1999 and 5 of his 37.5 acres are farmed biodynamically. This Champagne is composed of 53% Meunier and 47% Chardonnay, 70% from the 2004 harvest, 14% from the 2003 harvest and 16% from 2002 and is one of the most balanced Champagnes in our stock, with an effortless quality that is almost impossible to describe or resist. It has great toast and spiced apple aroma... Read More » 

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This spectacular Champagne is made from one plot, the "9 Arpents" in the village of Moussy. This vineyard is all Meunier, and the vines are 70 years old and pre-date the arrival of cloned vines in Champagne. This wine was fermented in old oak, and aged for a year in oak before being bottled. It has a deep straw color that is almost gold and a nose of morel mushrooms in cream and moist forest floor. The Champagne is both broad on the palate and long finishing, a combination that is hard to find. It also has a surprising chalky minerality to offset the hug... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "What a creamy Champagne, its mousse bursting around the mouth. Impressively, all this creaminess is well balanced by full, dry fruits, flavors of pear and fresh bread and finished with crisp apples. This is not a wine for aging, but it is ready to go with many meals now." (12/1/2008) 91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2003 Brut offers tons of harmony in a generous, inviting style. The ripe pear fruit is particularly succulent, but the wine also possesses more than enough minerality to provide balance. This medium-b... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Ample red-wine flavor in a sparkling wine. This vivid coral-colored Champagne is recommended with a meal because of its vibrant cherry flavors, easy texture and full body." (11/96) 

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A blend of 70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay, Roederer's Brut Rosé is a generous and elegant sparkler with a deep pink color and fresh red berry aromas with hints of gingerbread. On the palate it has honeyed fruit flavors with toasty oak impressions. Vibrantly structured this wine is wonderful for toasting and an excellent accompaniment to veal, poultry or lamb. 

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Although not labeled as such this Champagne is all from the 1998 vintage. Many small producers do not wish to face the paper work needed to label their wine with a vintage date, and this is a classic example. It comes from a tiny ten-acre vineyard in Verzenay, the only north facing Grand Cru in France. Made of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay this Champagne might be too much wine for some people, but if you are a fan of Krug and Bollinger, you must try it! The power and verve of the pinot noir in this Champagne is like nothing else. (Gary Westby, K&L Ch... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "A powerful, well-toned Champagne, featuring coconut, toast, grapefruit and coffee aromas and flavors. There are plenty of bass notes, punctuated by crisp acidity, and it all comes together on the fine texture with an aftertaste of roasted hazelnut and coffee. Drink now through 2014." (11/09) 92 points and 2 stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Is it too old or just right? Very few sparkling wines of any stripe are as complex as the Krug Grande Cuvee, a blending of old and young into a layered, toasty, nutt... Read More » 

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Do you like dry Champagne? A real brut style? Well, this is it-a no-dosage-added beauty from Tarlant! It is a vibrant, even electric style of Champagne, with no sweetness whatsoever to cloud the purity of its flavor. Unlike some other "ultra brut" Champagnes, this wine has great texture and richness, mostly from a generous use of reserve wines and barrel aging. This is a great introduction to this style of wine! Tarlant is one of a handful of cult producers in Champagne, but unlike most other trendy estates, they have been around for awhile -since 1687! ... Read More » 

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Always better in magnum! This new husband and wife Champagne house is the product of two venerable Champagne families. Olivier Collard is the grandson of the great Rene Collard in the village of Reuil, one of the most respected and venerable recoltant-manipulant's in all of Champagne. His wife, Delphine Picard, is the cousin of Chantal Gonet of Champagne Phillipe Gonet in Mesnil. Their heritage gives them access to some of the best fruit in the entire Champagne region. Olivier's vineyards are in the western valley of the Marne, were the Meunier is king, ... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "A viscous style, with fine supporting acidity, creating a contrast that sets the stage for honey, dough and hazelnut notes. Medium-bodied, with a brisk mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2010." (12/06) 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Formerly known as Crémant de Cramant (a name now banned because it refers to sparkling wines from Burgundy, Alsace, the Loire and Limoux), Mumm continues to make this blanc de blancs, which is famed for its lightness. It is great to see they are also giving the wine some bottle age, which brings ou... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Billiot’s NV Brut Rose is essentially the same blend as the NV Brut Reserve, 2005 (50%), 2004 (25%) and 2003 (25%), but with the addition of 2002 still Pinot. There is awesome purity and silkiness in a style that artfully balances structure with finesse. A wine of precision and clarity, this Champagne delivers tons of Pinot character with chalky, mineral notes that float on the finish. In a world overrun by oceans of mediocre roses, Billiot’s NV Brut Rose stands apart as a wine of rare pedigree. Simply put, this ... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 07: "Medium yellow. Smoky orchard fruit and redcurrant aromas are underscored by toasty brioche and dried flowers. Bracingly fresh but ample and round, with chewy texture and deep pear and peach flavors. Finishes broad and long, leaving smoky minerals and bitter lemon zest behind." K&L's notes - This Champagne is 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay sourced almost exclusively from Roederer's 500 acre estate. It is made entirely from grand and premier cru vineyards. It has a very nice light golde... Read More » 

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This single vineyard, single varietal Champagne is among the very best that we carry at K&L. Although not labeled as a vintage, it is made entirely from the 2003 vintage and comes entirely from massal selected (not cloned plants) Meunier. The vineyard "La Plante Bleue" is located in Olizy and was planted in 1969. It is a light gold color and has a powerful but extraordinarily tight streamer fountain coming from the bottom of the glass. This is very complete Champagne, with a quiet authority and weight on the midpalate that is balanced by great freshness.... Read More » 

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This is 100% chardonnay, made without malolactic fermentation to preserve its freshness and tingling acidity. On the nose it is open and expressive with scents of preserved fruit and hints of almond. On the palate citrus and preserved apricots are evident, along with the barest presence of roses. Silky and delicious! 

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This is Champagne is composed of 39% Chardonnay, 41% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier sourced from a combination of the largest estate in Champagne and purchased fruit.This is the 36th Moet Rose Vintage- the first was the 1920. Copper pink in color, this Rose has a fresh dough and a restrained strawberry note on the nose. The wine is subtle and intriguing to smell, but powerful in the mouth, with tons of rose flavor. This wine more than hints at the character of its big brother- the Dom Perignon Rose. - Gary Westby, K&L 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Bracing and dry, showing apple, toasted wheat and honey notes, all etched onto the firm structure. Stays persistent from start to finish, in a sleek profile. Drink now through 2022." (11/09) 

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Don't let the low price fool you, we have eliminated all the courtiers, export brokers, import companies and distributors mark ups to bring this to you at direct pricing! This wine comes to us directly from a very small quality conscious negociant in Ay, in the very center of Champagne. The wine is made out of 80% pinot noir from Ay, Mareui-Sur-Ay and Mutigny, 15% chardonnay from Cramant, Avize and Oger and 5% meunier from Cumieres. It is vinified half in old oak barrels and half in stainless steel tanks for the perfect balance of rounded richness and ze... Read More » 

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