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| Billecart-Salmon |
2007 |
Le Clos Saint Hilaire Champagne  |
$429 |
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JD 97 (12/2024): A deeper golden hue, the 2007 Champagne Le Clos Saint Hillaire comes from a difficult year, but Billecart-Salmon made all their top wines in this vintage. Offering a good bit of power and elegance, the wine has ripe red fruit notes of raspberry liqueur, black cherries, crystalized ginger, caramel, orange peel, and very distinctive and intense mineral aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, it has fantastic energy and none of the greenness that can be found in 2007 sometimes. Long and persistent on the palate, with a peppery mousse and a lightly warming finish, it’s a very successful wine in this difficult vintage. Drink 2024-2040. Audrey Frick.
VM 97 (3/2024): The 2007 Extra Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is shockingly accessible for a young vintage of this wine. Silky and plush, with terrific depth, the 2007 is already quite accessible. Kirsch, plum, dried flowers, chamomile and dried herbs build, filling out the layers effortlessly. I can't remember tasting a Clos Saint-Hilaire that is this wine-like. White flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper open with air, adding palpable freshness to a core of chiseled Pinot fruit. In a word: dazzling. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: second trimester 2023. (Drink between 2024-2037). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Bonnaire |
2012 |
Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Cramant Champagne |
$125 |
12 |
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| Bruno Paillard |
2002 |
Nec Plus Ultra Champagne |
$200 |
1 |
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WA 97 (11/2017): The 2002 NPU – Nec Plus Ultra Extra Brut, a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir exclusively from grand cru villages, has a golden color and opens with a beautifully complex and refined bouquet of matured fruit and iodine flavors. Fermented and aged entirely in small oak barrels (pièces) for ten months and then ten years on the lees in bottle, this has lovely oxidation, ripeness and depth. Very pure and fine but wide, highly complex and elegant on the palate, the 2002 NPU combines the famous freshness of the vintage with the complexity of the composition and the bottle aging. The finish is very long, tight, rich and complex but stimulatingly dry, pure and mineral. This is a great Champagne to be enjoyed today or over the next few decades.
VM 93 (12/2017): The 2002 Extra Brut N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra is one of the last wines to be released in this vintage. Rich, ample and resonant on the palate, the N.P.U. offers plenty of immediacy and depth. Vinification and aging in barrel gives the N.P.U. considerable textural breadth and volume to the apricot, baked apple, vanillin and sweet French oak flavors, along with distinctly oxidative, burnished overtones. Disgorged: September 2014. (Drink between 2017-2022). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Champagne Chartogne-Taillet |
2002 |
Cuvee Fiacre Champagne Heavily Wrinkled Label; Disgorged 7/2009 |
$199 |
2 |
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VM 93+ (12/2009): The 2002 Brut Tête de Cuvée Fiacre is simply fantastic. The wine seems to capture a beautiful middle ground between the older and new styles at the house. The Cuvée Fiacre shows remarkable richness and depth while remaining light on its feet. Wild flowers, menthol and anise are some of the nuances that linger on the supremely graceful finish. The Cuvée Fiacre is an old-vines coeur du cuvée pressing, 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Dosage is 8 grams. As one might reasonably expect, it comes across as a bit weightier than the 2002 Millésime. This is magnificent Champagne. Disgorged July, 2009. Antonio Galloni.
BH 93 (10/2009): A complex, pure and layered nose of floral, citrus and yeast aromas displays noticeable but not advanced age that merge into racy and lively flavors supported by a high degree of effervescence, indeed this is downright foamy, yet the depth on the flavors and finish is lovely as well. If there is a nit, this is not especially refined but the character and persistence are impressive. (Drink starting 2012). |
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2006 |
Cuvee Fiacre Champagne Scuffed Label; Disgorged 8/2012 |
$199 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (11/2012): Light yellow. A complex, heady bouquet evokes white flowers, quince, ginger and white pepper, along with a strong mineral overtone. Taut and linear on entry, then fleshier in the mid-palate, offering vibrant, mineral-laced citrus flavors and a hint of honeysuckle. Finishes spicy and clean, with excellent focus and clinging floral notes. Josh Raynolds. |
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2012 |
Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Couarres Chateau Champagne Disgorged 6/2017 |
$139 |
2 |
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2008 |
Les Alliees Champagne Scuffed Label; Disgorged 7/2013 |
$229 |
1 |
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VM 94 (11/2014): The 2008 Extra-Brut Cuvée Les Alliées, 100% Pinot Meunier, deftly marries the energy of the year with old-vine depth in a wine that is utterly convincing from the very firs taste. Just as striking as it was last year, the Alliées graces the palate with exquisite depth and nuance. Dried flowers, anise and pear notes are given an extra kick of brightness on the vibrant finish. This is another exceptional wine from Alexandre Chartogne. (Drink between 2014-2020). Antonio Galloni.
WA 92 (11/2013): Representing a new cuvee from a relatively clay rich site planted entirely to Meunier, the Chartogne-Taillet 2008 Extra Brut Cuvee Les Alliees smells remarkable in its mingling of noble fungus, parsnip, and caraway. It seems almost as though we have here a blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon and Gewurztraminer! That trio, too, could have sufficed to account for the richly meaty, veal stock-like savor that emerges on the fine-grained palate to accompany the flavors already intimated in the nose. Elevage here incorporated barriques shed by Anne Gros, and there is a hint of barrel resin. But that oak influence in no way cuts down on the primary juiciness or the mouthwatering Merfy- and/or Chartogne-signature salinity in a sustained finish. This should prove highly versatile at table as well as fascinating to follow over the next 3-6 years. (Though of course, if there were to be a later disgorgement, that would be worth comparing and following in its own right. |
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2009 |
Les Barres Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Scuffed Label; Disgorged 4/2014 |
$149 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (12/2014): Light, bright gold. An exotic, highly perfumed bouquet displays poached pear, nectarine and chamomile, along with a smoky mineral overtone. Juicy and broad on entry but tighter in the mid-palate, offering penetrating blood orange and poached pear flavors and a hint of bitter peach pit. Sexy floral and honey qualities come up on the very long, expansive, energetic finish. Disgorged in January, 2014. Josh Raynolds. |
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2012 |
Les Barres Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Disgorged 6/2017 |
$199 |
5 |
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2013 |
Les Barres Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Disgorged 6/2018 |
$229 |
5 |
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2016 |
Les Couarres Extra Brut Champagne |
$115 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (11/2021): The 2016 Les Couarres, 100% Pinot Noir, is a rich, boisterous Champagne. Baked apple, plum, chamomile, dried flowers and lemon confit race across the palate in a Champagne of uncommon depth and resonance. All the elements fall into place so effortlessly. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: January, 2021. (Drink between 2021-2028). Antonio Galloni. |
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2010 |
Les Orizeaux Extra Brut Champagne Disgorged 6/2015 |
$249 |
2 |
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2012 |
Les Orizeaux Extra Brut Champagne Disgorged 6/2017 |
$179 |
6 |
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2010 |
Lettre de Mon Meunier Extra Brut Champagne Disgorged 6/2015 |
$179 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (11/2015): In 2010, Alexandre Chartogne did not bottle his single parcel Meunier Champagnes from Les Alliées and Les Barres because the challenging conditions during the harvest. The best fruit was blended together for the Extra-Brut Lettre de mon Meunier, which is likely (hopefully) a one-time bottling. Hazelnut, dried pear, torrefaction, spice and a host of warm, nutty tones emerge effortlessly. This is the most pliant and expressive of Alexandre Chartogne's new releases. As such, it will drink well upon release. Dosage is 4 grams/liter. Disgorged: June 2015. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Champagne Marguet Pere et Fils |
2013 |
Bouzy Grand Cru Champagne |
$118.15 |
1 |
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| Charles Heidsieck |
2006 |
Blanc des Millenaires Champagne |
$225 |
5 |
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WA 94 (9/2020): Recently disgorged with seven grams per liter dosage, the 2006 Brut Blanc de Blancs Blanc des Millénaires is expressive and charming, in keeping with the sunny, demonstrative style of the vintage. Offering up aromas of toasted brioche, honeycomb, yellow apples and preserved citrus, it's full-bodied, fleshy and textural, with a rich core of fruit, ripe acids and an attractive pinpoint mousse. It's already drinking well, and I'd be inclined to approach it sooner than the more tightly wound 2004 rendition.
VM 93 (11/2020): The 2006 Blanc des Millenaires is a rich, punchy Champagne that captures all of the radiant intensity of this warm year. Apricot, lemon confit and tropical accents bring out the more extroverted side of Chardonnay. Warm, toasty brioche notes add to its considerable appeal. This is a terrific showing. Best of all, the 2006 will drink well right out of the gate. (Drink between 2020-2030). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Charpentier |
NV |
Tradition Brut Champagne |
$36.99 |
24 |
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| Delamotte Pere et Fils |
2014 |
Blanc de Blancs Champagne |
$109 |
1 |
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JD 94 (11/2022): A blend of the six Grand Cru villages of the Cote de Blancs, with 6.5 grams per liter dosage, the 2014 Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut is fresh and precise, with aromas of vibrant green apple, pleasant reduction with flint, and delicate smoke, citrus blossoms, and wet stone. The transition to the palate is seamless and linear, with crisp and crunchy green fruit, and is electric with lime candy, a refined mousse, and a chalky texture. It warrants more time before opening, but it is delicious and refreshing now. Drink over 2023-2043. Audrey Frick.
WA 94 (9/2021): Delamotte's just-released 2014 Blanc de Blancs has turned out very well indeed, opening in the glass with scents of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, fresh bread and wet stones. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and incisive, with excellent depth at the core, racy acids and a chalky finish, this isn't as muscular as the 2008 or 2012, but it has real cut and persistence and should age very gracefully indeed.
VM 94 (11/2021): The 2014 Blanc de Blancs is seriously impressive. Ample in feel, Delamotte is especially rich in 2014, and yet there is plenty of freshness to balance things out. This is an especially savory style for Delamotte, and one that works so well. Dried lemon peel, pastry, almond, dried herbs and chamomile open in a beautifully translucent Blanc des Blancs that marries power and finesse. I can’t wait to see how it ages. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Diebolt-Vallois |
2008 |
Fleur de Passion a Cramant Champagne |
$350 |
2 |
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| BH 92 (10/2019): A notably high-toned and highly expressive nose has a plenitude of citrus influences along with background wisps of yeast, brioche, white flower and green apple. This is one intense Champagne with laser-like focus and delineation to the racy middle weight flavors that are supported by fine but firm effervescence that carries over to the bone dry and linear finish. I normally am a big fan of this wine but I found the '08 version to lack the same depth as the best examples. With that said, 2008 is a great Champagne vintage so perhaps this is a case of premature judgment on my part. Even so, most of the top 2008 cuvées that I have tried offer knock-out depth so we'll see in time if the Fleur proves me wrong. To that end, this clearly has the stuffing to age effortlessly so I would be inclined to hold the '08 Fleur for at least another 4 to 7 years. |
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| Dom Perignon |
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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2003 |
Rose Champagne |
$325 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (12/2014): Light orange. Heady red berry and citrus fruit aromas are complicated by smoky minerals, potpourri and tarragon. Broad and weighty on the palate, offering intense raspberry and blood orange flavors and a bright mineral overlay. No way that I'd have guessed that this came from a hot vintage like '03. Closes smoky, stony and extremely long, with superb intensity and a late jolt of candied rose. Josh Raynolds. |
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2003 |
Brut Rose Champagne
ETA 90-120 Days; No cancellations or returns. This item may be subject to tariffs. |
$504.97 |
5 |
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| VM 94 (12/2014): Light orange. Heady red berry and citrus fruit aromas are complicated by smoky minerals, potpourri and tarragon. Broad and weighty on the palate, offering intense raspberry and blood orange flavors and a bright mineral overlay. No way that I'd have guessed that this came from a hot vintage like '03. Closes smoky, stony and extremely long, with superb intensity and a late jolt of candied rose. Josh Raynolds. |
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| Drappier |
1996 |
Grande Sendree Brut Champagne |
$250 |
5 |
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| WS 91 (11/2002): Bold and flavorful, this vintage rose packs cherry, cassis and spice notes into a muscular, well-balanced package. Medium-bodied and youthful, it can be enjoyed now, yet should develop over time. Drink now through 2006. |
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| Duval Leroy |
NV |
Degustation Secrete Champagne Blend |
$250 |
4 |
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| Hugues Godme |
2004 |
Grand Cru Millesime Champagne |
$109 |
2 |
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| J. M. Labruyere |
NV |
Anthologie Brut Rose Champagne |
$58.99 |
60 |
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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 |
$68.99 |
60 |
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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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| Jerome Prevost |
2018 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$300 |
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 |
$300 |
1 |
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2020 |
La Closerie Extra Brut Les Beguines Champagne |
$300 |
3 |
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| Jose Michel |
NV |
Cuvee du Pere Houdart Champagne |
$79 |
1 |
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| Lanson |
NV |
Noble Cuvee Brut Rose Champagne |
$75 |
1 |
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| Laurent-Perrier |
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Cuvee Grand Siecle |
$150 |
4 |
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| WA 88 (10/2011): Peaches, apricots, flowers and mint are some of the nuances that emerge from the NV Grande Cuvee Grand Siecle. The wine shows good brightness and lift through to the finish in a medium-bodied style. |
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| Leclerc-Briant |
2016 |
Blanc de Meuniers Champagne Brut Zero |
$199 |
6 |
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JD 93 (11/2023): Capturing the wonderful freshness of Meunier, the 2016 Champagne Blanc De Meuniers Brut Zero comes from sandy soils and pours a bright straw hue. It opens to aromas of raspberry or strawberry coulis, fresh flowers, and orange zest and is medium-bodied on the palate. Pure and elegant, with a silky, fine mineral texture and a refined mousse, it offers an attractive balance of fresh fruit and refreshing lift. Drink 2023-2030. 1.8 grams per liter of dosage, disgorged October 2022. Audrey Frick.
VM 93 (11/2023): The 2016 Brut Zéro Blanc de Meuniers from a plot in Chamery with little topsoil, was fermented and aged in oak. This opens with a floral, smoky, plummy lift. This is followed on the palate by a real dollop of lemony, buttery creaminess. Very fine mousse leads into mouth-watering, salty oyster shell depth while juicy and tart yellow apple make this a complete joy. Dosage is 1.8gr/L. Disgorged: October, 2022. - Anne Krebiehl MW (Drink between 2023-2035). |
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| Moet & Chandon |
2015 |
Brut Grand Vintage Champagne |
$69.95 |
1 |
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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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| Philipponnat |
2014 |
Clos des Goisses Extra Brut Champagne |
$239 |
2 |
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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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| Pierre Moncuit |
2006 |
Cuvee Nicole Moncuit Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Champagne (1.5 L) |
$289 |
1 |
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| VM 91 (5/2022): The 2006 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Nicole VV Grand Cru, from Les Chétillons, is a rich, overt wine. Hints of almond, dried flowers, spice and chamomile are signs of a Champagne that has reached a plateau in its development. Soft contours add to that impression. The 2006 is a fine choice for readers looking for a mature Champagne that offers a good deal of aromatic and flavor complexity. Dosage is 3.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2022. (Drink between 2022-2030). Antonio Galloni. |
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2008 |
Cuvee Nicole Moncuit Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Champagne |
$179 |
4 |
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| VM 93 (12/2024): The 2008 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Nicole Vieilles Vignes hails from over 100-year-old vines in Les Chetillons. Rich and ample, this is an especially dense wine from Mesnil. Baked apple, dried flowers, chamomile, spice and tangerine peel all build in the glass. The 2008 is in a perfect spot for drinking today. The aromatics show the first signs of maturity, and yet the wine remains deep and quite powerful, surprisingly so. Dosage is 3.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2024. (Drink between 2024-2034). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Pierre Peters |
2002 |
Brut Blanc de Blanc Le Mesnil Cuvee Speciale Les Chetillons (1.5 L) Disgorged March 2010 |
$1,100 |
1 |
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| VM 97 (7/2018): The 2002 Brut Cuvee Speciale Les Chetillons, the original release and aged on crown seal, is tremendous. Wow. Ample, sweeping and dramatic, the 2002 is utterly captivating. Smoke, graphite, ash, apricot jam and pastry are some of the many nuances that come alive in the glass, with a top note of reduction that is very appealing. On this day, the regular release is just a touch ahead of the Oenothèque. It’s hard to say exactly why that is, but I suspect that the post-disgorgement time is optimal. This is the finest bottle of the 2002 I have ever tasted. Disgorged July 2010. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2018 |
BO/R18 Champagne |
$400 |
1 |
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VM 97 (5/2022): The 2018 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée is shockingly open in its first impression. That's deceptive though, as the Bolorée just gets better with considerable aeration, as is quite typical for this wine. Rich and powerful in feel, the Bolorée offers up a palate-staining concoction of white fruit, mint, ginger, apricot and minerals. Soaring, high-toned aromatics reminiscent of eau de vie suggest a touch of volatile acidity, but if it its there, it integrates over time. Once again, La Bolorée is a magical wine. Moreover, it seems to have handled the warmth of the growing season quite well, as it remains fresh, vibrant and pulsing with acidity. Disgorged: 2022. (Drink between 2024-2033). Antonio Galloni.
WA 97 (8/2023): The 2018 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée has also turned out beautifully, offering up aromas of clear honey, peach, white flowers, crushed mint, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and racy palate that's simultaneously rich and intensely mineral, exhibiting a beautifully fine-boned, elegantly vinous profile and a long, sapid finish. |
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| Ulysse Collin |
2014 |
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Les Roises- 60 mois Champagne |
$899 |
2 |
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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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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne |
$595 |
17 |
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| VM 94 (5/2022): The NV (2016) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers is a pretty soft, open-knit Champagne from Olivier Collin. Smooth contours and mid-weight structure make the 2016 pretty easy to drink right out of the gate. Hints of orchard fruit, mint, baked apple tart and dried flowers grace the clean, caressing, finish. Bright saline and floral notes linger. This release is based on 2016 and spent 48 months on its lees. Disgorged: March, 2021. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne Lot # 174 |
$595 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (5/2022): The NV (2016) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Enfers is a pretty soft, open-knit Champagne from Olivier Collin. Smooth contours and mid-weight structure make the 2016 pretty easy to drink right out of the gate. Hints of orchard fruit, mint, baked apple tart and dried flowers grace the clean, caressing, finish. Bright saline and floral notes linger. This release is based on 2016 and spent 48 months on its lees. Disgorged: March, 2021. Antonio Galloni. |
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2016 |
Blanc de Blancs Les Pierrieres Extra Brut - 48 mois Champagne |
$465 |
2 |
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2016 |
Extra Brut Le Jardin d’Ulysse Champagne |
$750 |
1 |
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2018 |
Rose de Saignee Extra Brut Les Maillons Champagne |
$550 |
3 |
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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 |
1995 |
Cave Privee Champagne |
$275 |
2 |
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1996 |
Cave Privee Rose Champagne |
$325 |
2 |
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2004 |
La Grande Dame Champagne |
$199 |
1 |
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VM 93 (11/2013): Vivid gold. Heady aromas of orange, white peach and smoky minerals, with a note of buttered toast adding depth. Densely packed citrus and pit fruit flavors show chewy texture and a bright mineral quality that adds vivacity. Rich but lively and precise, finishing very long, with notes of candied fig and toasty lees. Josh Raynolds.
WA 91 (11/2013): As with the corresponding (and varietally identical) rose, Clicquot’s 2004 Brut La Grande Dame is vivacious and buoyant, with lemon and grapefruit set in entertaining counterpoint to almond paste and vanilla-tinged, tart-edged baked apple. Saline oyster liquor adds another, savory dimension in a lingering finish, while hints of chamomile and jasmine serve for aromatic allure. This delightful bottling might well achieve genuine profundity over the next two or three years. |
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| Vilmart et Cie |
2016 |
Grand Cellier d’Or Champagne |
$95 |
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VM 93 (6/2024): Vilmart’s 2016 Grand Cellier d’Or is perfect after a long day of tastings. I continue to be impressed with the 2016s, especially as early views of this vintage were so mixed. Light and airy, with lovely floral and citrus inflections, the 2016 is in fine shape. All the classic Vilmart signatures of finesse are very much in evidence. What a beautiful wine this is. (Drink between 2024-2031). Antonio Galloni.
WA 93 (1/2022): Disgorged in July 2020, the 2016 Brut Premier Cru Grand Cellier d'Or unwinds in the glass with inviting aromas of orange oil, green orchard fruit, freshly baked bread, blanched almonds and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and elegant, it's pretty and seamless, with a charming core of fruit, bright acids and a delicate pinpoint mousse. |
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Grand Cellier d’Or Champagne |
$90 |
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JD 92 (11/2022): The 2017 Champagne Grand Cellier d'Or Brut is also 70% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir. The nose is a bit more rounded, with notes of pastry, almond, and ripe peach. The palate is ripe upfront and through the mid-palate, with juicy lime candy, pear, and melon. It has a light confected feel and is open and approachable. Drink 2023-2033. (Drink between 2023-2033). Audrey Frick.
VM 92 (5/2022): The 2017 Brut Grand Cellier d' Or is a rich, exuberant wine. In 2017, the Brut Grand Cellier d' Or has an exotic, tropical quality that is a bit unusual, but also incredibly appealing. Hints of mango, passionfruit, citrus confit and white flowers all build nicely in the glass. Medium in body and yet quite resonant, the 2017 is an absolute delight. The 2017 looks to be more of an early-drinking vintage, but I doubt that will be a problem for Vilmart fans. The blend is 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. Disgorged: July, 2021. (Drink between 2022-2030). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Paul Bara |
2012 |
Special Club Champagne |
$125 |
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| VM 94 (11/2020): The 2012 Spécial Club is a stellar wine, just as it was last year. White orchard fruit, Mirabelle plum and spice accents are immediately alluring. Rich and beautifully layered, the Special Club possesses notable expansiveness. Lemon confit, marzipan and dried flowers develop later, filling out the wine's frame with notable layers of complexity. The deep, vinous style is immensely appealing, to say the least. Disgorged: November, 2019. (Drink between 2020-2032). Antonio Galloni. |
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| Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) |
2018 |
Roses de Jeanne (Cedric Bouchard) UR/R18 Champagne |
$315 |
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