Champagne

92 points an an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "There is good bottle age here the wine full and ripe with an integrated dosage that is relatively high. Flavors of sweet pastry go with white nectarines and pears. It's so deliciously balanced, finishing with a soft, fresh aftertaste." (12/09) 90 points Wine Spectator: 'Light-weight and detailed, offering apple, peach, lanolin and mineral notes. Well-structured and intense, with a long, mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2010." (12/08) 

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This is 100% Chardonnay from the walled Clos of Cazals in Oger. In the past, fruit from this vineyard was joined with that of Mesnil sur Oger for a stupendously good Champagne. Then it occurred to Cazal that its very own Clos might make wonderful and wonderfully original bubbly! Brilliant, luminous, with notes of citronella, hawthorn, rose and violet with apple, pear and citrus on the palate. The bubbles on this one are as fine as fine can be, and the finish brings in subtle cedar and oak. A distinctive style, but one that will find wide appeal! 

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93 points and 2 Puffs from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "64% Pinot Noir; 36% Chardonnay. Seemingly a bit livelier than the typical Grande Dame, but still a rich wine based on its Pinot Noir heritage, it combines an admirably strong mousse with plenty of acidity and a dried toffee, nutty overlay of burgeoning complexity. Lovely." (12/08) 92 points Wine Spectator: "There's plenty of finesse in this sleek Champagne, along with an airy texture and loads of grip. Graphite, lemon, toast and mineral aromas and flavors prevail, and this takes on ... Read More » 

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91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov 08: "Light golden yellow with an aggressive bead. Lemon, pear and minerals on the nose, with subtle honeysuckle and chamomile notes adding interest. Light-bodied and fresh, offering zesty citrus and green apple flavors and a deeper, honeyed quality coming up on the back end. Strikingly clean, focused and brisk, with excellent finishing grip and minerality." 91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Pol Roger's excursion into a bone-dry Champagne brings a house style with natural weight up against an almost bon... Read More » 

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From the Wine Enthusiast: "Pommery's style is soft and creamy, the richness coming from the dosage. But the wine is also elegant, everything in place, with a light, floating layer of Bartlett pears and light acidity." (12/09) Robert Parkert called this: "A particularly good value." According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light yellow with a steady bead. Cool, restrained nose offers subtle lemon and quince scents and an undercurrent of dusty minerals. Dry, sharply focused citrus flavors display a clean, understated personality and finis... Read More » 

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We were able to get a tiny allocation of magnums of this ultra-rare cuvée! The rest of the tiny production of this wine goes to Les Crayreres, the best restaurant in Reims, which many foodies say is the best restaurant in the world. It is also sold to Guy Savoy in Paris, a Michelin three-star in contention for the same honor. I have been lucky enough to have this wine twice in Champagne and it is second to none. I feel that it is in the very highest bracket of Champagne and should be treated like a $300 bottle (choose your occasion wisely!) even though i... Read More » 

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Real rosé Champagne in a tiny bottle, made to drink from a straw. 

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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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While the renowned 1996 vintage Brut from Fleury has taken much of the acclaim, the 1995 is not to be overlooked. Even at this point, the 1996 is still tight while the 1995 expands upon the palate with bright, tart cherry fruit with hints of mandarian oranges when it is first opened. In the background, stone fruits, apple butter and nutmeg spice. As an added bonus, Fleury Champagne is biodynamic and has a long history of "green" farming methods. The entire estate was converted to biodynamics by 1992. "We leave the earth to our children," has been the say... Read More » 

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Do you have enough of the great 1996 Champagne vintage in your cellar? Probably not! This wonderful Blanc de Noir is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown on the family's estate in Ecuiel, a Premier Cru on the "Petite Montagne." It has a dark hay color, with a very generous nose of brioche, porcini mushroom and savory, smoky Pinot fruit. On the palate it is very concentrated with an ultra long, pure, driven 1996 finish. This is a great deal for those of you who love the big personality of a blanc de noir and the great persistence of the 1996 vintage. (G... 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 is one of the most exciting Champagnes we carry! Franck Pascal has a tiny property in the western valley of the Marne- only eight and three quarter's acres, which he farms completely organically. This wine is a blend of 90% Meunier, 5% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir and composed of 70% 2004 with the balance coming from 2003 and 2002. The Champagne has an attractive straw color and a very nice, compact bead. On the nose it has an exotic, flowery personality anchored by savory croissant butter. It is exceptionally clean on the palate, with subtle pineap... 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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This is pure vintage 1998, but it is not labeled as such. Paul Vincent Ariston says that his 25 year-old vines reflect the vintage, but the Prestige, made from vines averaging 60 years, reflect his terroir. He feels that putting a vintage date on this wine would be an insult to his best vineyard plots. It is composed of 50% chardonnay, 25% pinot noir and 25% meunier. This was one of the best bottles from my 2005 trip, and we drank two just to make sure! It has fantastic Brouillet black cherry power, and finishes very dry and super long. It is a powerhous... Read More » 

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One of the last available of this great vintage—maybe the greatest in a generation from one of K&L's favorite Champagne producers. An recently disgorged (RD) release; it is STUNNING. The 1996 vintage blends 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay fermented in stainless steel and measures a very high 6% total acidity, even after full malolactic fermentation. The sur-lie aging takes place on a cork rather than a steel cap, and all the bottles are hand-disgorged. The color is like dark hay and the nose reminds me of the fresh brioche that I have been treated... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is a classic Dom Pérignon vintage. It's big and fruity initially, a mouthful of ripeness. Then the texture and structure of this dense wine come through. It’s as much wine as Champagne, rich, the apple and fresh pear flavors vying with yeasty and a tense crispness. Worth aging, it will be even better in 3-4 years." (12/08) 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2000 Brut Dom Perignon is a gorgeous, seductive wine that floats on the palate with remarkable grace. Toasty aromas meld into freshly cut flowers, apricots... Read More » 

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91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright, clear pink color, with an aggressive mousse. Vibrant nose offers a wide range of red berry aromas, along with floral notes of jasmine and magnolia blossom. Silky and light on the palate, the red berry fruit enhanced by suave baking spices and tangy mineral notes. This is a classic rendition of a consistently fine rose Champagne, displaying finesse and haunting perfume." (Nov/Dec 05) 89 points Wine Enthusiast: "This deep rose-colored Champagne is full-bodied with ripe, fresh fruit flavors. Th... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "There's a high-toned minty graphite accent to the aroma, with a citric edge on the palate. The structure is overlaid with lemon and bread dough notes. This is tight and crisp on the finish, so break out the sole or shellfish, or wait a few years. Best from 2008 through 2020." (07/07) 

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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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The Bonville family were grape growers in the Côte de Blancs until after World War II, when they began making Champagne themselves from the fruit grown in the Grand Cru villages of Avize and Oger. The domaine, a true family enterprise, is now in the third generation. It’s run by Olivier Bonville, who grew up in the business working side-by-side with his parents, Ingrid and Gilles. Today the estate covers 20 hectares (45 acres) in the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Avize and Oger. These exclusive Grand Cru vineyards guarantee the highest quality fruit. Th... Read More » 

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This is very special wine, made only in great vintages, and then only rarely offered at retail, as Roederer prefers to see it for over $1000 on wine lists of famous restaurants, rather than hidden in collectors cellars. It is a pity, since this great Champagne's best years are ahead of it. The Cristal Rosé was first made in 1974, a vintage that was rarely declared, and has since evolved into an entirely estate grown, largely organic Champagne. The Pinot Noir, which composes 60% of the blend, is all from very old vines in the houses best plots in the Gran... Read More » 

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We have been working with Champagne De Meric since the beginning of their renaissance, and now their first vintage Sous Bois has been released. It is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from the villages of Ay, Avize, Cramant, Oger, Mareuil-sur-Ay and Mutigny. It has a fantastic nose of fresh cream and bread dough and the palate has great black cherry Ay Pinot Noir power. There are subtle hints of orange peel and vanilla underneath, almost certainly coming from the all-wood fermentation. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer) 

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Now in half bottles! 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... Read More » 

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Champagne always tastes better out of magnum. This is pure vintage 1998, but it is not labeled as such. Paul Vincent Ariston says that his 25 year-old vines reflect the vintage, but the Prestige, made from vines averaging 60 years, reflect his terroir. He feels that putting a vintage date on this wine would be an insult to his best vineyard plots. It is composed of 50% chardonnay, 25% pinot noir and 25% meunier. This was one of the best bottles from my 2005 trip, and we drank two just to make sure! It has fantastic Brouillet black cherry power, and finis... Read More » 

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So so little of this exquisite ancient vine, pure Mesnil Champagne were made. The name is Latin for the extinct, fossilized squids that are prevalent in the chalk soil of the village of Mesnil- chalk that is more than 120 feet deep! This Champagne is the essence of minerality with flavors and aromas of pure chalk, white flowers and fresh baked bread. This wine is a real lesson in purity and focus, and the opposite of the biscuity, richer style... It is also among the best we have at any price!!! If you are looking for something very special, look no furt... Read More » 

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94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Very fresh, complex nose combines soft citrus fruits, toast and minerals, with hints of red berries. Penetrating, bright and very intense, with powerful citrus and mineral flavors that turn sweeter toward the back end. The chewy finish of pear and hazelnut really stains the palate. Ultimately quite pliant and harmonious, in the style of the year." (Nov/Dev 04) 

94 points Wine Spectator: "Very appealing for its potpourri of spices. Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice pick up cherry and orange peel notes as this unfolds on the palate. Dry, intense and well-balanced, with a long finish. Ideal for food. Drink now through 2020. 250 cases imported." (11/07) Like almost all Champagne, this wine has relativly low alcohol, 12.5%. 

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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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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Pol Roger's standard nonvintage cuvee is a rich wine, full in the mouth with a high proportion of Pinot and a creamy mousse. There is a depth of flavor thanks to the considerable use of mature reserved wines in the blend. It finishes with weight combining with final acidity." (12/09) According to the Wine Spectator: "This is lovely, framing its baking bread, honey and citrus flavors with an elegant, focused presentation. Turns a little crisp on the finish. Drink now." (10/02) 

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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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This Champagne is all Chardonnay from a less than one-acre vineyard in Epernay, near the border with Mardeiul, and is composed of equal parts 2000 and 2001 harvest. It has a very rich, sweet fruit nose of ripe cantaloupe and still maintains strong minerality. It is racy, long and powerful, dosed at 8 grams per liter, though t seems like even less! It is hard to believe that something that smells so sweet and ripe can taste so dry and refreshing. They make only 3500 bottles a year. Perfect with smoked salmon appetizers! (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer) 

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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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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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Bruno Lemoine of Fleury packed this in, along with his Doux and regular Brut of the same vintage for our two-city Champagne tasting event. Tasting three vintage Champagnes, identical except the dosage, is a rare treat for me and a first for many that came to our tastings. Fantastically full-bodied, bone dry at one 3.5 grams of sugar per liter, and with contrasting flavors of mushroom and chalk, I think this wine has it all. 

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If you remember the 1995, 1997 and 1998 you will be very happy with this 2001. It is more of the same, but with even better purity and length. I think it is the best vintage yet from this, our smallest producer. He owns less than 8 acres! Composed of 60% meunier and 40% pinot noir with no malolactic fermentation, it has an intense red fruit nose. The flavors are big, broad and very unique. For lovers of a rich style this wine will not let you down. The Champagne has plenty of toastiness but also an elegant bead and a bright finish. A micro production ba... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Made entirely from grand cru grapes, this is a beautiful wine, layering toast and ripe fruit with a proper minerality from the year. Flavors of honey, toast and nougat soften the aftertaste. It is ready to drink now, but it has still a ways to go, as the intense concentration of fruit opens out." (12/31/2007) 94+ points in Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Pale gold with an energetic mousse. Highly aromatic nose offers a sexy, smoky perfume of pear, white peach, candied lemon, buttery brioche and honeysuckle. Youthf... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker’s Wine advocate: “The estate’s 1998 Brut Cuvee Louise is a linear, focused wine endowed with layers of smoke, flowers, minerals and white fruit that come together with impressive length and clarity. This deceptively mid-weight wine closes with a long, elegant finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.” (12/08) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: “As it ages in bottle, this Champagne is showing real class. It remains as delicate as when reviewed last year, but it is now showing much more mature toastiness and bread flavors, and less of the gr... 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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According to the Wine Spectator: "A soft, sweet, dessert-style Champagne with easy flavors of pear, vanilla and almond that linger on the finish..." (10/99) 

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The Fleury rosé is made entirely of pinot noir from Courteron, in the southern part of Champagne. Locals proudly say that their town is closer to Chablis than Reims, and the style of wine owes as much to Burgundy as the stylish bottle does to the grand marques of Champagne. The vineyards, which are all owned by Fleury, are farmed 100% biodynamically, the strictest form of organic viticulture. The base wine is entirely from the 2004 vintage. This Champagne, composed of 100% pinot noir, is made by maceration, with all of the skins in contact with all of th... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Delicate salmon pink in color, this light, fresh rosé shines with its fresh red berry flavors, a delicate style initially, then opening to give raspberry and crisp red apples. Light enough for apéritif, but it will also work with food." (12/1/2008) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov 08: "Orange-pink with a frothy mousse. Musky red berries and dried rose aromas are brightened by blood orange and smoky minerals. Pliant raspberry and bitter cherry flavors stain the palate, picking up a hint of herbs on the... Read More » 

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Celebrate the holidays or your special occasion with the wine that is the epitome of style. A blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, Roederer's "Cristal" Brut Rosé is classic, silky bubbly with a generous perfume full of red berries, toast and figs. The wine's fine bead, lively acidity and luxuriant finish will continue to linger on your palate and in your mind. 

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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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This blend of great vintages is one of the true peaks of wine and perhaps the most consistently great pink wine in the world. Effortless, subtle and elegant, this is not a bottle of wine that is ever flashy or showy. Every time I have had it seems to just vanish without refilling the flutes… The refined strawberry notes and haunting Pinot Noir fruit always seem to take a back seat to the company and the conversation when I have drunk it, but the memory of each experience is as vivid as yesterday. Every lover of the good things in life should try this mas... Read More » 

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Champagne Fleury has been around since 1895, releasing their first bubbly in 1929. The vineyards themselves are located on steep slopes that have a calcareous clay soil and see ample amounts of sun, so the grapes have an outstanding ripeness. Continental and oceanic climates combine for cool mornings and nice bursts of heat in the afternoons. Fleury was one of the first vineyards to start converting to biodynamics, too, beginning in 1989 and completing the process for all of their vineyards by 1992. This is a high dosage Champagne, but do not think for a... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "A mix of apricot, dried cherry and lemon aromas and flavors are sharply etched, and there's a grainy texture to this bubbly, which has intensity, even if it is a bit chunky. Drink now through 2018." (Web only, 2009) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 08: "($150; 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay; L22112) Bright yellow-gold. Assertively perfumed bouquet of honeyed apple and pear, dried flowers, buttered toast and smoky lees. A dense, chewy Champagne, with deep orchard and caramelized pit fruit flavors... 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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