K&L Wine Merchants - Cliff Spinola Reviews

Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

Looking for a place to start in the Champagne category? Look no further! Thanks to the efforts of our fabulous Champagne buyer Gary Westby, we are able to bring in this great expression of the variety that won't break the bank. My go-to Champagne for every occasion; be sure to have a few bottles on hand at all times!

Price: $29.99

JS: 90

Baron-Fuente "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne (375ml)

Review Date: 02-06-2018

Need a half bottle of Champagne for pre-gaming or just don't have anyone to share a full size bottle with? Here you go! Everything to love about Champagne is in this bottle, at an unbeatable price. Aromatic, toasty and refreshing, this is a great way to start any evening!

Price: $18.99

JG: 90

Baron-Fuenté "7" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

The Baron-Fuente house has found a winner in this newest offering of finely aged juice. The extra time on the lees make for a darker yellow hue, refined and concentrated bubbles, and a long, elegant finish. Combining quality and value in a bottle, the 7 is an absolute must try for any Champagne lover!

Price: $59.99

WE: 93

JS: 91

Franck Bonville Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

During our staff Champagne tasting today, this one stood out for me. Based on the 2015 vintage and using their estate-grown Grand Cru Chardonnay (50% of which are reserve), this wine is supple, refreshing, and refined. It checks all the boxes of what Champagne is supposed to be and leaves you wanting for more.

Price: $53.99

JS: 92

RP: 92

Baron-Fuenté "Grande Reserve" Brut Champagne Magnum (1.5L)

Review Date: 02-06-2018

This was the bottle I brought to my Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve parties last year. There's something about Champagne in a magnum that just screams celebration! There's also a reason it tastes more refined than its counterparts in smaller formats. Longer aging on the lees adds levels of depth and complexity to Champagne that is worth the price difference -- and in this case, that is not much! A $50 1.5L bottle of Champagne is truly worthy of a celebration.

Price: $64.99

JS: 90

Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Tradition" Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

If you have an itch for something different from the Champagne category, this is a must try! I personally never had a 100% Meunier Champagne before and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a sweet, inviting nose with hints of caramel apple that lead to a tangy and juicy mouthfeel with kick. A great value!

Price: $29.99

Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Eugénie" Brut Rosé Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

This is a new producer for us and hopefully with great customer feedback, we can start a long-lasting relationship with them! This rosé has a very floral, invigorating nose. Lightly sweetened raspberry jam fills the palate as it lingers on the tongue in a long-lasting and memorable finish. A truly delicious wine that I will undoubtedly be back for!

Price: $34.99

Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Prestige" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 02-06-2018

This Champagne is buttery, rich and long lasting. Not a shy wine at all! You can taste the oak contact, but it is elegant and not overpowering at all. New for us, we hope our customers enjoy the Jacquesson wines as much as we do so that we can continue bringing them in!

Price: $39.99

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