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 the inspiration for his wines. This comes from one of the earliest vintages in the long history of Champagne, in fact they had not picked so early since 1852! Like elsewhere in Europe, it was a very warm year, and this Champagne is marked by the breadth and generosity of a hot harvest. It reminds me very much of the "2003 by Bollinger," a bottling that estate thought so different from any other vintage they made that they completely changed the package, making the vintage the largest print on the label! The Champagne makes a reticent impression on the nose and the opposite on the palate; a powerhouse of muscled Chardonnay and broad Pinot. The finish is very dry and flavory. I would drink this over the next five years or so. (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 (Elsewhere $200+) $179.99
2003 Moet & Chandon "Dom Pérignon" Brut Champagne $149.00
2007 Marguet Père et Fils Brut Rosé Champagne $49.99
2006 Marguet Pere et Fils Grand Cru Brut Champagne $49.99
2002 Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" Brut Blanc de Blancs $169.00
