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Inventory updated: Thu, Sep 19, 2024 04:02 PM cst
Champagne
Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase our current collection of Champagne. The list below features our current in-stock inventory (or soon to arrive). No shortage of treasures here. Do not pass on the 2012 Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Cramant, the 2014 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Extra Brut or the always luxurious 2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne. Happy Hunting!!
The following are the wines remaining from the offer sent on Monday, August 5, 2024. Please enter your desired quantities and click the 'Add' button.
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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| Bollinger |
1990 |
Grande Annee Champagne  |
$425 |
11 |
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WS 95 (9/1999): (WS #11 wine of 1999) A sense of opulence marks this highly concentrated, creamy-textured 1990 Champagne, with its ripe, generous fruit flavors complementing the toasty, honeyed nuances acquired from aging on the lees. Lingering finish. Drink now through 2004. 20,000 cases made.
WA 92 (10/1998): I highly recommend the Bollinger 1990 Grande Annee (92+; $70.00). It is extremely backward, but, wow, what intensity and richness it possesses. The structure is akin to a serious red wine.
VM 91 (12/1999): Gold-tinged color. Deep, maturing aromas of toffee, butterscotch, ginger and molasses. Fat and rich in the mouth, with excellent intensity; in the mature Bollinger style but far more successful than the bottling from the lower-acid 1989 vintage. Thick with extract, and palate-staining on the aftertaste. A main-course Champagne. Stephen Tanzer. |
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| Bonnaire |
2012 |
Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Cramant Champagne |
$125 |
27 |
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2013 |
Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Cramant Champagne |
$89 |
7 |
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| Canard-Duchene |
NV |
Authentic Brut Champagne (1.5 L) |
$79 |
1 |
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| VM 88 (12/2012): Light gold. Fresh apple and lemon aromas and flavors are complemented by subtle floral and honey nuances. Light-bodied and clean, with good lift and finishing cut. In an understated, relatively straightforard style that's quite easy to drink. Josh Raynolds. |
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| Delamotte Pere et Fils |
2008 |
Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
$179 |
8 |
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| WA 95 (8/2019): The finest young wine I've encountered from Delamotte, the 2008 Blanc de Blancs unfurls in the glass with an expressive bouquet of freshly baked bread, lemon oil, green apple, oyster shell and mandarin. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, textural but incisive, with superb concentration and depth at the core and a long, penetrating finish. Less autolytic in style than the 2004, some 60,000 bottles were produced, around a third less than in an average vintage. This bottle was disgorged a year ago with seven grams per liter dosage. |
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| Diebolt-Vallois |
2008 |
Fleur de Passion a Cramant Champagne |
$350 |
4 |
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| Dom Perignon |
1990 |
Brut Champagne (1.5 L) |
$1,400 |
1 |
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JS 99 (3/2018): This is really incredible with orange peel, dried pineapple and flan. Exotic. Full body, round and savory. Crazy character at the finish of cooked pineapple and tart tartine. Gorgeous; can't believe it.
WA 96 (2/1997): The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Perignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering that loses none of its elegance in spite of its flavor authority. It will improve for 5-10 years, and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous 1985 and 1982. It seems obvious that the quality of the 1990 Champagne vintage is going to be remarkable, and the world-wide demand will be unprecedented. The message - buy them now!
BH 95 (10/2015): This is a wine that I know extremely well from 750 ml and it's one that is beginning to tire though I hasten to point out that it's still enjoyable and just beginning to show signs of fatigue. However there are no such concerns with the same wine from magnum that remains magnificently fresh and while it's clear that the aromas are mature, that's not at all the same thing as describing the yeasty and baked apple suffused nose as tiring. There is equally good depth and vibrancy to the beautifully delineated flavors that are supported by a fine and firm mousse that allows the texture of a well-aged Dom to be easily appreciated. For my taste this has arrived at its peak though note well that it should easily be capable of effortlessly holding for years to come. Drink now+.
VM 93+ (12/1998): Pale color. Youthful aromas of lemon, quince, pear, toast, spice, chalk and red berries. Big, sweet and seamless, if a bit clenched in the early going. A powerful, very young wine whose fruit builds slowly in the mouth and explodes on the finish. A charry note contributes to its complexity. Possesses amazing depth of fruit, but the high quality of this wine can most easily be seen today on the extraordinary finish. May ultimately merit a 95+ rating. Stephen Tanzer.
WS 90 (12/1998): Fans of bold wine will love this Champagne. It's made in a full-bodied, assertive style that blends overt toasty, earthy aromas with bracing, dry fruit flavors and a robust but smooth texture. Drink now through 2003. |
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1990 |
Oenotheque Champagne Scuffed Label |
$1,099 |
1 |
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WS 96 (11/2006): This has really come together, showing mature aromas and flavors of citrus and berry confit, coffee and mineral. Big and robust, yet well-balanced and sophisticated, with a long, coffee-tinged finish. Absolutely delicious. Drink now through 2015.
VM 95 (12/2005): Silvery gold color, with a very fine mousse. Absolutely stunning aromatics: pungent iodine, oyster shell, oatmeal, toasted wheat and bitter lemon. This smells like top-notch Chevalier-Montrachet from a great vintage. Broad and deep but also very fresh and bright, with suave, toasty citrus and smoke flavors accented by exotic spices. This expands impressively on the back, finishing with great impact, and impression of strong extract, and notes of bacon fat, toffee and minerals. |
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| Dom. de Marzilly |
NV |
Ullens L.P.M. Extra Brut Champagne |
$65 |
3 |
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| Drappier |
2008 |
Grande Sendree Brut Champagne |
$145 |
2 |
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| BH 91 (6/2017): A pungent nose consists of notes of petrol, yeast, citrus confit and various white orchard fruit aromas. There is a lovely sense of energy to the well-detailed and decidedly crisp flavors that are supported by a vigorous and moderately fine mousse, all wrapped in a solidly persistent if not particularly complex finale. To be fair, this is still very young and more depth will undoubtedly develop but even so, I would buy this only if you intend to cellar it for at least 3 to 5 years. |
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2008 |
Grande Sendree Brut Champagne (1.5 L)
ETA 120-180 Days; No cancellations or returns |
$289.99 |
6 |
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| BH 91 (6/2017): A pungent nose consists of notes of petrol, yeast, citrus confit and various white orchard fruit aromas. There is a lovely sense of energy to the well-detailed and decidedly crisp flavors that are supported by a vigorous and moderately fine mousse, all wrapped in a solidly persistent if not particularly complex finale. To be fair, this is still very young and more depth will undoubtedly develop but even so, I would buy this only if you intend to cellar it for at least 3 to 5 years. |
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2008 |
Grande Sendree Brut Champagne (1.5 L) |
$295 |
1 |
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| BH 91 (6/2017): A pungent nose consists of notes of petrol, yeast, citrus confit and various white orchard fruit aromas. There is a lovely sense of energy to the well-detailed and decidedly crisp flavors that are supported by a vigorous and moderately fine mousse, all wrapped in a solidly persistent if not particularly complex finale. To be fair, this is still very young and more depth will undoubtedly develop but even so, I would buy this only if you intend to cellar it for at least 3 to 5 years. |
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| Duval Leroy |
NV |
Degustation Secrete Mixed Case Champagne Blend |
$250 |
4 |
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| Egly Ouriet |
2012 |
Brut Millesime Grand Cru Champagne |
$500 |
5 |
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| J. M. Labruyere |
NV |
Anthologie Brut Rose Champagne |
$56.99 |
36 |
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| JS 91 (10/2017): Plenty of ripe strawberry and exotic tropical fruits on the nose. An extremely fleshy and tangy palate, with gently nutty elements through the finish and a smooth pastry glow. Drink now. |
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NV |
Page Blanche Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
$66.99 |
36 |
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| JS 92 (10/2017): A blanc de blancs with three years of tirage, this has an array of bright lemon and white peach aromas. Extremely fresh. The palate is more into yellow grapefruit. Smooth, textural appeal and a dry, low dosage finish. Drink now. |
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NV |
Prologue Brut Champagne |
$45.99 |
36 |
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JS 92 (10/2017): A more savory style with pinot noir leading the blend (70%) ahead of chardonnay. This has an array of woody spices, red fruits and spice on the nose. The palate delivers forest berries and woody notes. Grapefruit and a spicy edge to finish. Drink now.
WS 92 (10/2017): Poached pear, candied lemon zest and biscuit notes ride the lacy mousse of this well-cut, aperitif-style Champagne. Hints of honey and spice linger on the finish. Disgorged May 2016. Drink now. 1,500 cases made. |
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| Jacques Selosse |
NV |
Exquise Champagne Disgorged 7/6//17 |
$850 |
1 |
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| BH 91 (10/2018): Moderately golden color. While there is limited oxidative character on the overtly yeasty nose that reflects notes of apple cider and lemon rind, there is still enough to notice. In the same vein, there is excellent richness to the concentrated, suave and intense medium-bodied flavors that possess first-rate complexity and power if limited refinement. The mousse is dense and abundant if not especially fine on the very dry but not really austere bitter lemon-inflected finale. Like virtually all of the Selosse wines, I would describe this as particular but if your taste runs to mildly oxidative Champagne, you will very likely love this. By contrast, if you prefer pure and racy examples, this may impress you less. |
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| Jerome Prevost |
2016 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$295 |
3 |
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| WA 98+ (9/2021): The 2012 Extra Brut Les Béguines Climax goes from strength to strength, and I wonder if it may one day become the first Pinot Meunier to receive a three-digit score in The Wine Advocate? Soaring from the glass with aromas of pear, toasted nuts, honeycomb, orange oil, warm spices and fenugreek, it's full-bodied, deep and complete, with immense concentration, racy acids and a long, electric finish. It's one of the most intensely sapid, life-affirming wines that this visionary grower has produced. |
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2018 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$295 |
3 |
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| VM 93 (11/2021): The 2018 Extra-Brut Les Beguines is a gorgeous Champagne from Jérôme Prévost. In this release, the Beguines is a bit more ethereal than it can be. There is plenty of Meunier character, with dried orchard fruit, spice and hazelnut flavors that are nicely lifted. This edition is 90% 2018 plus 10% reserve wines, all done in the 600-liter casks that Prévost favors. What the 2018 lacks in depth it more than makes up for with its charm and accessibility. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Antonio Galloni. |
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2019 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$225 |
2 |
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2020 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$225 |
2 |
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NV |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$275 |
3 |
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| VM 95 (12/2022): After a long day of tasting young Barolo, I craved Champagne. There is a sort of symbiotic relationship between Champagne and Piedmont that I can’t really explain, except to say I enjoy it tremendously. The growers really seem to be on the same wavelength in so many ways, so when I saw Jérôme Prévost's NV Les Béguines I grabbed it. Open-knit and so expressive, the Béguines (2019 disgorgement) is wonderfully fresh. Sometimes I think we open these wines too soon after release, I know I do. But with a few years on the cork, the Béguines offers up pear, spice, ginger and dried flowers, all with notable freshness and verve. Antonio Galloni. |
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2018 |
La Closerie fac-simile Champagne |
$499 |
1 |
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2019 |
La Closerie fac-simile Champagne |
$499 |
1 |
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| Jose Michel |
NV |
Cuvee du Pere Houdart Champagne |
$79 |
3 |
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| Krug |
2000 |
Brut Champagne |
$425 |
7 |
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VM 95 (11/2014): Brioche, dried pear, smoke, almonds, chamomile and wild herbs are all laced together in Krug's 2000 Vintage. A wine of striking depth and resonance, the 2000 is absolutely gorgeous today. The first signs of very early tertiary complexity have begun to appear while the acidity is softening, both of which make the 2000 delicious today. At the same time, there is no hurry. I imagine the 2000 will still be gorgeous 20 years from now. Slight elements of reduction linger on the close. The blend is 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, a rare vintage in which Chardonnay is quite high. Antonio Galloni.
BH 96 (10/2014): A wonderfully layered and nuanced nose features an intense yeasty character to the maturing fruit that displays interesting phenolic characters, in particular petrol, along with aromas of apple, pear and soft citrus hints. In contrast to the nascent maturity expressed by the nose the flavor profile is still tight and backward with a genuinely gorgeous texture, all wrapped in a strikingly persistent and highly complex finish. For my taste the 2000 Brut is at an inflection point as the nose does offer enough maturity so that it's really quite pretty whereas the palate impression is substantially younger. As such it really just depends on how you prefer your Champagne because I suspect that the nose will be very mature by the time the still very youthful flavors attain their majority. For my taste preferences it would be no vinous crime to begin enjoying this now but be aware that this will age for a very long time. The best approach is probably to buy 6, or even 12, bottles and enjoy them over a longer period of time. |
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2002 |
Brut Champagne |
$519 |
2 |
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JS 100 (10/2016): The much-anticipated 2002 has impeccable detail and depth with a lot of chalky, stony and flinty elements on the nose as well as a very fresh edge. The nose is very complex and wound up tight but presents itself as very integrated and compressed. There are aromas of lemon rind, lime juice and a lime custard all at once, complemented in turn by a super-restrained hazelnut-like edge. Undertones of brown mushrooms, chalky minerals and lemon leaf. The palate has a core of sizzlingly intense, concentrated chardonnay framed whitin a powerful phenolic structure that will underpin the future of this Champagne. Flawlessly fresh and as perfect as it gets. Give this time as it needs to settle: best from 2020 and then for another decade beyond.
WA 97+ (6/2018): Krug's 2002 Brut (ID 415064 – disgorged IV/2015) has an intense citrus color and opens with a generous, intense yet fine and precise bouquet that indicates great depth and elegance. Red fruit flavors on the nose lead to a generously rich yet pure, highly refined and elegant palate, with lots of ripe cherry fruits and delicious yeasty flavors. This is a highly complex and tensioned but beautifully balanced 2002 with a charming dosage that gives perfect roundness. The finish, however, is clear, fresh and well-structured, if not taut, and very mineral. Tasted in Reims in April 2018.
WS 96 (8/2016): Beautifully aromatic, this leads with aromas of ground clove, coffee liqueur and mandarin orange peel, adding crystallized honey, dried cherry, acacia blossom and toasted brioche notes on the expansive palate. Rich in flavor and broad in structure, with verve driving this through to the long, satiny finish. Drink now through 2027.
VM 94 (7/2017): This is perhaps the best bottle of Krug's 2002 Vintage I have tasted. Expansive and creamy on the palate, with lovely finesse and brightness, the 2002 is quite expressive today. I don't see the depth or pedigree that might place this wine among the best examples of the year. Instead, the 2002 Vintage continues to be an underwhelming wine by Krug standards. Antonio Galloni. |
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2004 |
Brut Champagne |
$389 |
3 |
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| VM 97+ (12/2017): Krug's 2004 Vintage is absolutely mesmerizing. Layers of bright, chiseled fruit open up effortlessly as the wine fleshes out with time in the glass. Persistent and beautifully focused, with a translucent sense of energy, the 2004 captures all the best qualities of the year. Moreover, the 2004 is clearly superior to the consistently underwhelming 2002 and the best Krug Vintage since 1996. Readers who can find it should not hesitate, as it is a magical bottle. Antonio Galloni. |
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2011 |
Brut Champagne
ETA Q3 2024 |
$390 |
5 |
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| VM 93 (11/2023): The 2011 Vintage is a very pretty wine in this highly challenging vintage. Apricot, mint, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak open nicely in the glass. There is some of the savory character of 2011, but it is nicely woven into the wine’s fabric. To be sure, the 2011 is a slender vintage at Krug. That is especially evident in the wine's light-ish mid-palate and overall feel, yet all the elements are impeccably balanced. I expect the 2011 to be a relatively early maturing Vintage and would not push my luck on aging. Antonio Galloni. |
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2011 |
Brut Champagne
ETA Q4 2024 |
$390 |
12 |
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| VM 93 (11/2023): The 2011 Vintage is a very pretty wine in this highly challenging vintage. Apricot, mint, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak open nicely in the glass. There is some of the savory character of 2011, but it is nicely woven into the wine’s fabric. To be sure, the 2011 is a slender vintage at Krug. That is especially evident in the wine's light-ish mid-palate and overall feel, yet all the elements are impeccably balanced. I expect the 2011 to be a relatively early maturing Vintage and would not push my luck on aging. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Lanson |
NV |
Noble Cuvee Brut Rose Champagne |
$99 |
1 |
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| Louis Roederer |
1985 |
Cristal Champagne |
$780 |
7 |
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| VM 95 (12/2018): The 1985 Cristal is powerful and resonant on the palate, with just the earliest hints of oxidative notes starting to appear. The 1985 may not have quite the layers, focus or pedigree of the very best years, but it more than makes up for that with its inviting, generous personality. There is so much to like, including the wine’s soft curves and racy feel. The 1985 is an especially opulent Cristal, with attractive smoky and torrefaction overtones, and exceptional balance. “In 1985, we had a severe frost that lowered yields dramatically,” Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon recounted. “It was a vintage to handle carefully. From what the old-timers told me, because I was not here, set was so bad that the percentage of stems relative to fruit was quite high. Our crew works hard to cut as close as possible, especially in challenging vintages. But I imagine some stems and underripe berries made it into the tanks, resulting in somewhat green, bitter flavors at pressing. In the end though, those qualities have been pretty good for aging. Ultimately, Champagne is a battle between ripeness and greenness. If you are too ripe, you have rot, and if you aren’t ripe enough, you are green. You need to find the optimal window for picking.” Antonio Galloni. |
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2005 |
Cristal Champagne |
$350 |
1 |
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JS 96 (3/2012): The complexity and youthful freshness here makes a striking Champagne that offers immense pleasure and a certain richness and depth that reflects the style of the vintage with some warmth reflected in the wine. The nose has rich citrus and stone fruits, some white flowers, light creamy honey notes and fresh sweet pastry, it has a toasty thread that has built quickly in the wine. Plenty of body on the palate, it has a wealth of assertive citrus and more exotic fruits too, the power and concentration undeniable, the length impressive and the balance impeccable. Already great drinking here. Slightly higher chardonnay component at around 45%.
VM 94 (12/2012): Bright yellow-gold. Heady floral-accented citrus and orchard fruits on the nose, with smoky mineral and floral overtones adding complexity. Velvety and chewy in texture, offering deep, juicy orange and poached pear flavors and suave honey and chamomile nuances. Blends precision with power, finishing with a distinct mineral quality and excellent persistence. Josh Raynolds.
WS 94 (11/2012): Vibrant and mouthwatering, this offers a range of patisserie pear and apple fruit, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and marzipan notes set on a finely detailed texture, which imparts a great deal of finesse. The lasting finish echoes a smoky mineral note. Drink now through 2025.
WA 93 (11/2012): The 2005 Cristal stands out for its exceptional inner perfume and elegance. Soft, delicate and pretty, the 2005 is a relatively immediate Cristal with all of the signatures very much in the right place. The 2005 doesn't have the opulence of the 2002 nor the focus of the 2004, but it is a very pretty, if somewhat small-scaled version of this iconic Champagne. I would drink the 2005 while the 2002 and 2004 age. Although Cristal has an impeccable track record when it comes to aging, personally I would not push it with the 2005. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.
BH 93 (10/2015): Like the 2006 this is notably ripe with plenty of yeast, brioche and orchard fruit characters but in this case there is no tropicality. There is fine mid-palate density to the relatively powerful and very rich flavors that possess excellent complexity on the lingering finish that really fans out as it sits in the mouth. Like many 2005s this is not an especially refined vintage for Cristal nor does it possess the effervescent punch it usually does. Those aspects duly noted, this certainly cannot be faulted in terms of richness and complexity and for my taste, this is probably drinking about as well as it's going to though I underscore that it should drink well for many years to come. Drink now+. |
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2009 |
Cristal Champagne |
$325 |
3 |
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JS 97 (10/2016): A very rich and full-bodied Cristal that harks back to 2006 or 1989 in style. It's round and rich, which underlies the ripeness of the vintage. Lots of dried-apple and pineapple character with bread dough and flan flavors. The bubbles are so fine you almost don't notice them. Very vinous style. Drink now.
VM 96 (7/2017): Rich, creamy and radiant, the 2009 Cristal captures all of the natural generosity of the vintage while also retaining a good bit of freshness and aromatic intensity. Immediate and totally sensual in its allure, the 2009 will drink well with minimal cellaring. All things considered, at this stage, the 2009 comes across as relatively restrained for a wine from a warm year. Antonio Galloni.
WS 95 (11/2016): White peach and acacia blossom aromas accent the flavors of poached apple, gingersnap biscuit, pastry cream and spun honey in this harmonious Champagne. The satiny mousse caresses the palate, while firm, focused acidity drives the lasting finish. Drink now through 2030. 2,645 cases imported. |
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2015 |
Cristal Champagne |
$329 |
14 |
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VM 96 (5/2023): I have tasted the 2015 Cristal three times so far - once as part of an extensive vertical I will be reporting on shortly, and then later in my office. Those tastings paint a portrait of a complex Champagne that is still finding its center. Tasted at the maison, the 2015 is rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous textural intensity and also a good bit of energy to back it up. Citrus confit, spice, ginger, chalk and dried flowers abound in a Champagne endowed with tremendous aromatic presence in a style that offers notable richness, but lighter than vintages such as 2012. There is a bit of the savoriness that is such a signature of the year, but it is nicely integrated in the wine’s fabric. Two later tastings in my office strongly suggest the 2015 has already started to shut down a bit, which is a shame, as it may be hard to read for some time to come. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2022. Antonio Galloni.
WA 95+ (4/2023): If the 2014 vintage was especially open and demonstrative, the 2015 Cristal is going to require more patience. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, crisp stone fruits, white flowers, crushed mint and subtle hints of buttery pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a deep, concentrated and rather introverted core of fruit framed by chalky extract and animated by a pretty pinpoint mousse. This is a serious, vinous Champagne that has considerable substance to age and may well evolve along the lines of the lovely 1985. |
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1990 |
Cristal Rose Champagne |
$900 |
1 |
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2008 |
Cristal Rose Champagne |
$1,100 |
2 |
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| VM 99 (7/2018): As a group, the 2008 Champagnes are focused and tightly wound. The 2008 Cristal Rose has plenty of those qualities, but what places it in a truly rarified category is its sheer depth and verticality. Vinous, powerful and resonant, the 2008 Cristal Rose has more than enough stuffing to support decades of cellaring. For starters, it won’t be ready to drink for another 5-10 years. This is a positively monumental, towering Champagne from Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon and his team. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Maurice Vesselle |
2002 |
Grand Cru Brut Millesime Champagne |
$175 |
1 |
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2007 |
Grand Cru Brut Millesime Champagne |
$59 |
1 |
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NV |
Grand Cru Rose Champagne |
$55 |
4 |
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| Moet & Chandon |
2015 |
Brut Grand Vintage Champagne
ETA Q4 2024 |
$95 |
36 |
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VM 93 (5/2022): The 2015 Extra-Brut Grand Vintage is a terrific choice for drinking now, as it is so expressive. Baked apple tart, spice, lemon confit, marzipan and a hint of toastiness are front and center. Open-knit and engaging, the 2015 is a Champagne of pure and total pleasure. Antonio Galloni.
JD 93 (11/2023): Produced from 44% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and the rest Meunier, the 2015 Champagne Grand Vintage Extra Brut pours a medium golden-straw hue and is opulent on opening with toasty aromas of baked bread, spiced orange peel, marzipan, and dried peach. Full-bodied, with a pillowy mouthfeel, it has a very nice balance of ripe fruit while retaining freshness Silky textured, its notes of citrus oils and orchard fruits last through the finish. This elegant and warming wine would do fantastically well moving into these cooler fall and winter months. Although I personally enjoy where this is for drinking now, it should hold up over the coming 6-8 years. Disgorged February 2022. |
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| Mousse Fils |
NV |
L’Extra Or d’Eugene Perpetuelle Blanc de Noirs Champagne (1.5 L) d. 6/21 |
$150 |
6 |
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2016 |
Special Club Les Fortes Terres Pinot Meunier Champagne |
$115 |
5 |
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| WA 94 (1/2022): The 2016 Extra-Brut Special Club Lieu-Dit Les Fortes Terres is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with scents of orange oil, freshly baked bread, crisp Anjou pear and fresh mint. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and seamless, with a fleshy core of pure, vibrant fruit and a pillowy mousse, it concludes with a bright, saline finish. It's a terrific effort. |
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| Philipponnat |
1996 |
Clos des Goisses Brut Champagne (1.5 L) |
$1,395 |
1 |
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BH 97 (12/2007): (a 70% pinot, 30% chardonnay blend from a single vineyard that sees some oak). One of the greatest examples of the ’96 vintage, this wine has it all with elegance, intensity, subtlety and grace, not to mention buckets of unrealized potential that will enable this beauty to improve for at least another decade and perhaps longer. I can only imagine just how good this would be from magnum format! The nose is discreet, reserved and pure with lemon, green apple and layers upon layers of fruit framed by just the right amount of yeast influence that continues onto the exceptionally dry and tight flavors that are crisp and refined as well as uperbly intense yet through it all there is this underlying sense of harmony, as though all of the elements are working in concert. The greatest wines, at least those cut from classical cloth, persuade through the subtlest means and so it is with the ’96 Goisses, which is indeed a great wine by any measure. While it is drinkable now, for my taste preferences a lot of potential would be left in the glass and I wouldn’t start in earnest on this or another 5+ years. Drink 2012+.
VM 95 (12/2006): Bright yellow. Leesy, deeply pungent aromas of buttered pear and apple, with a strong impression of jasmine. Deeply concentrated and powerful on the palate, the pear flavor almost liqueur-like in intensity, with a solid frame of minerality and a building toffee note. Finishes with a depth charge of talc-y minerality and a lingering impression of sweet butter. Don't even think of opening one of these for at least another five years. |
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2002 |
Clos des Goisses Brut Champagne |
$345 |
1 |
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| VM 96 (3/2015): The 2002 Clos des Goisses dazzles from start to finish. A huge, tropical Goisses, the 2002 pulses with exotic, tropical fruit wedded to a real sense of textural vinosity. Honey, almonds and yellow stone fruits are some of the many notes that blossom in the glass. The 2002 is just entering the very early part of its plateau of maturity, but it will continue to develop further nuance over the next 20-30 years. The level of complexity and overall sumptuousness make the 2002 nearly impossible to resist today. Disgorged November 2011. Antonio Galloni. |
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2014 |
Clos des Goisses Extra Brut Champagne
ETA Q4 2024 |
$289.99 |
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JD 96 (11/2023): Made from 71% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, the 2014 Champagne Clos des Goisses Extra Brut takes on a very pretty and floral profile. Pouring a bright straw hue, it’s lifted with the perfume of cherry blossoms, wet stone, fresh berries, and sweet brioche. Full-bodied, though more linear compared to the 2013 vintage, it’s highlighted by a refined, chalky texture with a pillowy mousse, building to a ripe and rounded mid-palate and a long, elegant finish with a flourish of white pepper spice. Though it’s certainly not the most powerful vintage for the vineyard, it’s very attractive. It will benefit from another couple of years and continue to improve over the next two decades. Disgorged in March of 2023, with 4.5 grams per liter dosage. Audrey Frick.
WA 95 (11/2023): The 2014 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses, the latest rendition from this walled vineyard, reveals a fresh, energetic character with aromas of pear, peach, licorice, spices, white fruits, spring flowers and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and chiseled, this is a structured, tension-filled but ethereal Champagne with high acidity, sign of a cool-weather vintage. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years. This is a blend of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, disgorged with 4.25 grams per liter dosage.
VM 93 (11/2023): The 2014 Extra Brut Clos des Goisses is soft, open-knit and quite gracious. Readers will find a relatively accessible Goisses that will drink well with minimal cellaring. All the Goisses signatures are present, but they are dialed down. This cuvée typically shows more body, breadth and persistence, but those qualities were hard to come by in 2014. Hints of tangerine peel, marzipan, chamomile and spice linger. The blend is 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2023. Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Cuvee 1522 Brut Champagne |
$179 |
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2000 |
Oenotheque Blanc de Blancs Les Chetillons Champagne |
$499 |
1 |
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| VM 95 (5/2014): The 2000 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Les Chetillons Oenothèque is a second release from bottles aged on cork rather than crown seal. Candied lemon peel, almonds, white flowers and truffles all lift from the glass in a weightless, airy Champagne endowed with tremendous balance and pure class. The perfumed, expressive finish is a thing of beauty. What a gorgeous wine this is. Disgorged December 2, 2013. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2013 |
Cote de Bechalin Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$345 |
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2018 |
Cote de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$215 |
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| VM 92 (11/2020): The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cedric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April 2020. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
La Presle Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$349 |
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2016 |
Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs Champagne disgorged 4/2020 |
$325 |
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2018 |
Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne disgorged 4/2020 V18 |
$225 |
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| VM 92 (11/2020): The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cédric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Antonio Galloni. |
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2019 |
Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs VV/R19 Champagne disgorged 2021. |
$225 |
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1997 |
Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne |
$1,100 |
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BH 95 (10/2009): (100% chardonnay from vines over 40 years of age). An elegant and very fresh but distinctly yeasty nose of stupendous breadth leads to incredibly intense, pure, detailed and vibrant flavors that possess superb depth and simply knockout length. This is a powerful Salon and even though it doesn't have the solid acid spine of the very best vintages, this compensates by its approachability and terrific mouth feel. This could be drunk now or aged, depending on one's preference. If you can find it, I would lay in a case and drink it selectively over the next 20 years. Drink now+.
VM 93 (12/2008): Light yellow with a slow bead. Deeply perfumed nose displays waxy orchard and pit fruit scents, along with toasty lees, woodsmoke and wet stone. Weighty pear and yellow peach flavors are given a bitter edge by fruit skin and quinine qualities, picking up salty minerals on the back end. Finishes with firm grip and powerful echoes of minerals and pear skin. This is already beginning to show complexity.
WS 91 (12/2010): A delicate Champagne, with hints of honey and smoke winding through the apple pastry, orange peel and toast flavors. This is well-integrated, but the lively acidity still has the edge on the graphite-laced finish. Drink now through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. |
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2004 |
Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne (1.5 L) |
$595 |
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VM 96 (5/2013): I am thrilled with the way the 2004 Comtes de Champagne continues to evolve in bottle. A few years ago, the 2004 was quite focused and linear, in the style of the vintage, but more recently, the wine has begun to fill out beautifully. The 2004 remains bright, with a full range of citrus, white flower and mineral nuances that dance on the palate. A brisk, saline-infused finish rounds things out beautifully in a Comtes that impresses for its crystalline purity. I expect the 2004 will always remain a bit cool next to the more opulent 2002, but it is still drop-dead gorgeous.
WA 96 (11/2012): It’s fascinating to taste the 2004 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne after the 2002, something I have been able to do on a few occasions. The 2004 is all about minerality, precision and tension. It doesn’t have the sheer richness or power of the 2002, but it makes up for that with its crystalline purity and sheer energy. Bright hints of lemon oil, white flowers and crushed rocks are layered into the pointed, vibrant finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.
WS 94 (3/2014): A rich and enticing aroma of roasted hazelnut heralds this elegant blanc de blancs, with flavors of pastry, poached apple, crystallized honey and candied ginger riding the finely detailed mousse. This is a touch smoky, presenting a resonant minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases imported. |
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Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne |
$190 |
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| VM 97+ (7/2015): The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cuvee Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making. Antonio Galloni. |
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2006 |
Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne (1.5 L) |
$450 |
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| VM 97+ (7/2015): The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight in the 2006, qualities I expect to see grow with time in the bottle. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. The 2006 has been nothing short of magnificent both times I have tasted it. Comtes de Champagne remains the single best value (in relative terms) in tête de cuvee Champagne. I suggest buying a case and following it over the next 20-30 years, which is exactly what I intend to do. There is little doubt the 2006 Comtes de Champagne is a magical Champagne in the making. Antonio Galloni. |
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1970 |
Comtes De Champagne Rose |
$650 |
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2006 |
Comtes De Champagne Rose (1.5 L) |
$495 |
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| VM 96 (4/2018): The 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé is at once rich and refined, a simply fabulous Champagne Rosè I won’t soon forget. Intensely perfumed, with the Pinot Noir-derived red berry and cranberry flavors that are not just concentrated, but also remarkably pure. It is one of the better Rosé bubbles I have had in the last year. Ian d'Agata. |
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| Ulysse Collin |
2014 |
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Roises- 60 mois Champagne |
$769 |
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| VM 94 (7/2019): Collin’s 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Roises is a wonderfully inviting, nuanced Champagne that captures the interplay of richness and freshness that this south-facing site is capable of. Apricot, melon, mint and exotic white flowers meld together in a dense, textured Champagne loaded with class and personality. This release is mostly 2014, with just 10% reserve wines from 2013. Most importantly, Les Roises is all class. Dosage is 2.4 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2018. Antonio Galloni. |
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2015 |
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Roises- 60 mois Champagne |
$935 |
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| VM 95 (5/2022): The NV (2015) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Roises offers a beguiling mix of textural depth and energy. Rich and quite structured, the 2016 is a wine for the dinner table, where its considerable presence will work well with just about anything. There’s a seriousness to the 2016 that is impossible to miss. It’s a style I find deeply intriguing. Here, too, the purity of flavors and textures is compelling. This release spent 60 months on the lees. Antonio Galloni. |
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2013 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne |
$450 |
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2018 |
Rose de Saignee Extra Brut Les Maillons Champagne |
$550 |
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| WA 93 (8/2022): Rich and broad-shouldered, the NV Extra-Brut Rosé de Saignée Les Maillons (2018) bursts with aromas of ripe berries, kirsch, nutmeg and peonies. Full-bodied, fleshy and vinous, it's a layered, textural wine with an ample, enveloping core of fruit and a long, expansive finish. |
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| Veuve Clicquot |
1990 |
Cave Privee Rose Champagne |
$325 |
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VM 94 (11/2015): Veuve Clicquot's 1990 Brut Cave Privee Rose is utterly exquisite. A dazzling, vinous wine, the 1990 graces the palate with superb depth and power. Layers of perfumed, spiced fruit build to a crescendo of aromas and flavors that make it impossible to resist a second taste. Readers lucky enough to find the 1990 can look forward to years of exceptional drinking. What a pleasure it is to see the 1990 Cave Privee Rose showing so well. Antonio Galloni.
WS 94 (11/2014): An ethereal rose, still fresh and persistent, with rich flavors of briny oyster shell, cognac and dried strawberry, accented by hints of exotic ground spice. Soft and creamy on the palate, presenting a fine, subtle bead that leads to a lightly smoked finish. Drink now through 2024. |
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2006 |
La Grande Dame Champagne |
$189 |
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WS 94 (12/2015): Bright and graceful, this seamlessly knits a subtle streak of smoke-tinged minerality with flavors of almond financier, poached pear, candied kumquat and crème de cassis, focused by vibrant acidity and a refined, creamy mousse. Disgorged January 2014. Drink now through 2030.
JS 94 (10/2016): The Grande Dame is looking bright, gently complex and a little spicy in 2006 where the grapefruit citrus is a strong influence on the nose, showing sweet florals, a little honeyed nougat and almond paste. The palate's bright and crisp and really has an air of fleshy depth and refinement. There's also a great warm, toasty finish that displays grilled hazelnuts. Great now through to to 2020 and beyond.
WA 94 (6/2016): The prestigious 2006 La Grande Dame is made from 47% Chardonnay and 53% Pinot Noir, and assembles the fruit of eight grand cru villages. Very intense and complex on the nose, this is a full-bodied, round, rich and mouth-filling, but also refined prestige cuvee; it reveals a fascinating purity, precision and freshness. The finish is long and complex, and shows a spicy minerality. There are coffee beans, bread and toast aromas in the aftertaste. This comes highly recommended. |
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NV |
Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Monts de Vertus Champagne |
$55 |
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Premier Cru Brut Rose Champagne Disgorged 7/2018 |
$59 |
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Vertus Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne (1.5 L) |
$99 |
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2008 |
Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millesime Champagne (1.5 L) |
$198 |
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| Agrapart & Fils |
2015 |
Grand Cru Avizoise Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
$169 |
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Brut Reflet d’Antan |
$325 |
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NV |
Brut Nature Champagne |
$57.99 |
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2008 |
Cuvee Nicolas Francois Champagne |
$194.95 |
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2016 |
Extra Brut Eloquence Champagne |
$99 |
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NV |
Tradition Brut Champagne |
$29.99 |
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| Dom Perignon |
2009 |
Brut Champagne |
$249 |
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2008 |
Chef de Cave Legacy Edition Brut Champagne |
$329 |
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| Dom Ruinart |
2009 |
Brut Rose Champagne |
$295 |
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MV |
27th Edition Brut Rose Champagne |
$398.99 |
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2008 |
Brut Champagne |
$519 |
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| Laherte Freres |
2015 |
Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Les Grandes Crayeres Champagne |
$75 |
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| Louis Roederer |
2008 |
Cristal Champagne |
$375 |
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2008 |
Vertus Premier Cru Coeur de Terroir Champagne |
$119 |
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2014 |
Clos des Goisses Extra Brut Champagne |
$288.99 |
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NV |
Coeur de Craie de Trois Puits Champagne |
$75 |
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| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2016 |
Cote de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$235 |
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2017 |
Cote de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$209 |
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2019 |
Cote de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$199 |
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2014 |
La Presle Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$349 |
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2015 |
La Presle Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$349 |
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2014 |
Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$375 |
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2016 |
Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$235 |
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2017 |
Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs Champagne |
$209 |
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2004 |
Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne |
$215 |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 36 mois Champagne |
$449.99 |
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NV |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne |
$419.99 |
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