This Champagne is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from organic, estate vineyards. 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 inspiration. One of my top quality-to-price picks for the entire Champagne department, this wine has it all. It has a very pale straw color and the generous aromatics remind me of many of the great 1990 Champagnes when they were young. It has aromas of sourdough, white flowers and a distinct, bright chalkiness. Tasting it with our staff, everyone was surprised that it was 50/50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, since the mineral-driven white fruit dominate the wine so much now. The texture is perfect: medium to light and the essence of balance. The finish is very, very long. I still taste it as I type. Better yet? This wine should keep for more than a decade. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2005 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne $189.00
2003 Moet & Chandon "Dom Pérignon" Brut Champagne $149.00
2002 Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" Brut Blanc de Blancs $169.00
2006 Marguet Pere et Fils Grand Cru Brut Champagne $49.99
2004 Launois "Spécial Club" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne $59.99
