Our selection of sweet Champagne is so small as to be almost non-existent. This is due to the fact that most producers do not take the sweeter parts of their range seriously, and most often they use these blends as a clearing house for their worst Champagne, figuring that the sweetness will cover up the flaws in the base wine. This is not the case here. Mr. Loriot created this wine as a tribute to Leopold Loriot, who installed the first wine press in the family's house in 1903 and began making wines at their estate. In this era, almost all Champagne was made with more dosage, and the 20 grams per liter is about what Leopold might have used in the beginning. It is also named after Marie, the latest generation of Loriots to be involved in the family business and Michel's daughter, who joined the company recently after obtaining her oenology degree. This is composed of 80% Meunier and 20% Chardonnay and aged for four years before being released. The liqueur that is used for the dosage is made in house and based on pure cane sugar. It has a nose that reminds me of tarte tatin, a pastry smell that carries through onto the palate. It has such a nice, lazy bead and polished texture and the sweetness does not seem at all out of place. This is a must for every Champagne lover--don't knock it because it is sweet! (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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Louis Roederer "Brut Premier" Champagne (Elsewhere $45) $34.99
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne $44.99
Launois "Cuvée Reserve" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne $34.99
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Réserve Champagne $24.99
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne $74.99
