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$59.99
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Well-meshed and aromatic, with an airy bead and delicate acidity enlivening the flavors of white peach, green plum and candied ginger, Read More...
accompanied by a hint of brioche. The lovely texture and a minerally base note shine throughout. Drink now through 2022."-(11/12)
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "White flowers, lemon, and crushed rocks are some of the notes that emerge from Roederer’s 2006 Blanc de Blancs. The 2006 boasts extraordinary elegance and finesse to match its rich, broad-shouldered personality. At the same time, there is plenty of Chardonnay character. Readers who enjoy wines with more tertiary complexity will want to give the 2006 a few years in the cellar, but it is absolutely striking, even today, for its finesse, balance and total sense of harmony. The Blanc de Blancs remains one of the under the radar jewels in the Roederer lineup. In 2006, it is not to be missed. The Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from grand cru fruit, mostly Avize, Cramant and Mesnil, aged 20% in oak and bottled with four atmospheres of pressure (on the low side) to pReserve the elegance of the mousse. All of that worked beautifully here. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021."
We have long held that Roederer's Blanc de Blancs is the hidden jewel in the firm's crown and, considering its lofty quality, the best deal in their lineup. Interestingly all of the vintage Champagnes made by this family owned firm are made with 100% estate grown grapes. So it is not too much of a stretch to say that for vintage Champanges like this, Roederer's efforts and thinking really parallel those of a conscientious grower producer. This is crafted with equal amounts of Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil with no malolatic fermentation. An interesting characteristic of this Champagne is that its pressure is set at four atmospheres rater than the usual six, a feature that gives it a caressing quality on the tongue. 20% of the ensemble was fermented in large oak barrels with weekly batonage for further complexity.
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "White flowers, lemon, and crushed rocks are some of the notes that emerge from Roederer’s 2006 Blanc de Blancs. The 2006 boasts extraordinary elegance and finesse to match its rich, broad-shouldered personality. At the same time, there is plenty of Chardonnay character. Readers who enjoy wines with more tertiary complexity will want to give the 2006 a few years in the cellar, but it is absolutely striking, even today, for its finesse, balance and total sense of harmony. The Blanc de Blancs remains one of the under the radar jewels in the Roederer lineup. In 2006, it is not to be missed. The Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from grand cru fruit, mostly Avize, Cramant and Mesnil, aged 20% in oak and bottled with four atmospheres of pressure (on the low side) to pReserve the elegance of the mousse. All of that worked beautifully here. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021."
We have long held that Roederer's Blanc de Blancs is the hidden jewel in the firm's crown and, considering its lofty quality, the best deal in their lineup. Interestingly all of the vintage Champagnes made by this family owned firm are made with 100% estate grown grapes. So it is not too much of a stretch to say that for vintage Champanges like this, Roederer's efforts and thinking really parallel those of a conscientious grower producer. This is crafted with equal amounts of Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil with no malolatic fermentation. An interesting characteristic of this Champagne is that its pressure is set at four atmospheres rater than the usual six, a feature that gives it a caressing quality on the tongue. 20% of the ensemble was fermented in large oak barrels with weekly batonage for further complexity.
$39.98
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "Light and lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy texture Read More...
and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste. Drink now through 2011.This also was one of the few Champagnes to grace the magazine’s 2009 Top 100 list."
There is no denying that pouring a big name Champagne at functions really makes a memorable statement. Bollinger, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Roederer, for example, all make Champagnes that are synonymous with class and quality. In our judgement, of these prestigious brands, Roederer’s Brut Premier currently offers by far the best quality/price ratio. Brut Premier has always been the embodiment of the rich Louis Roederer house style, one that combines all the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the vinosity of a fully mature wine. It is truly an important yardstick by which all other mutivintage Bruts should be measured.
There is no denying that pouring a big name Champagne at functions really makes a memorable statement. Bollinger, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Roederer, for example, all make Champagnes that are synonymous with class and quality. In our judgement, of these prestigious brands, Roederer’s Brut Premier currently offers by far the best quality/price ratio. Brut Premier has always been the embodiment of the rich Louis Roederer house style, one that combines all the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the vinosity of a fully mature wine. It is truly an important yardstick by which all other mutivintage Bruts should be measured.
$69.99
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS- " A strong whiff of graphite turns quickly to vanilla and coffee flavors on the palate, with a candied citrus accent. Delicate Read More...
and detailed, with a firmness on the lingering aftertaste of vanilla and lemon. Drink now."
$71.98
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Rich and refined, this is a pink bubbly with a serious side. It's dry, with a vinous edge to the light berry and watermelon flavors. Read More...
Has fine balance, with a lingering cherry and mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2011."
$289.98
ROBERT PARKER 94+ POINTS - "The 1999 Brut Blanc de Blancs is impenetrable. This is a massive, full-bodied Salon that totally saturates the palate with fruit. Read More...
Neither as austere or pointed as the 1996, nor as open as the 1997, instead the 1999 comes across as big, rich and powerful. There is little in the way of flavor or aromatic development, and it may be some time before any real complexity develops in bottle. Today it looks like the wine’s best days are well off into the future. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039."
$60.98
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The 2004 Brut Millesime emerges from the glass with finely spun red berries, flowers, mint and spices. This understated, Read More...
classy wine continues to open up beautifully in the glass as the fruit fleshes out on the mid-palate and finish. The 2004 Millesime is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, all from Bouzy. This is Lot# 9816. Disgorged 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019."
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WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "This subtle Champagne shows fine integration and texture, withsublayers of cardamom and anise accenting the flavors of applegalette, Read More...
honey and lemon curd. Very elegant, with a lingering,smoke- and rose-tinged finish. Drink now through 2020."
The Montagne de Reims village of Bouzy is famed for producing some of Champagne’s grandest, most vinous Pinot Noir based bottlings. Saves along with Jean Vesselle are arguably the stars of the village. Allen Meadows, “The Burghound”, recently inked this praise for their “white label”: “Quite fruity with an airy, even layered quality to the nose with solid depth and plenty of punch and energy to the firm but not aggressive finish that delivers ample length. This is one of those pleasant examples that could be easily approached now because of the complexity the high [75%] percentage of Pinot contributes, yet I would hold this for at least 3 years.” A couple of weeks back we tasted this along side Bollinger’s excellent Brut “Special Cuvee” and found their flavors to be remarkably similar except that the Saves had better structure and a bit more flavor intricacy."
The Montagne de Reims village of Bouzy is famed for producing some of Champagne’s grandest, most vinous Pinot Noir based bottlings. Saves along with Jean Vesselle are arguably the stars of the village. Allen Meadows, “The Burghound”, recently inked this praise for their “white label”: “Quite fruity with an airy, even layered quality to the nose with solid depth and plenty of punch and energy to the firm but not aggressive finish that delivers ample length. This is one of those pleasant examples that could be easily approached now because of the complexity the high [75%] percentage of Pinot contributes, yet I would hold this for at least 3 years.” A couple of weeks back we tasted this along side Bollinger’s excellent Brut “Special Cuvee” and found their flavors to be remarkably similar except that the Saves had better structure and a bit more flavor intricacy."
$60.98
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "This Rose's base is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier topped with 15% still red wine. Pale Read More...
and very delicate showing fresh Morell cherry character backed by wonderful acidity due to the absence of malolactic fermentation. "
$9.98
FEBRUARY 2012 WINE OF THE MONTH
Limoux, the city in Languedoc in southern France, is believed to be the birthplace of sparkling wine, with Read More...
Limoux, the city in Languedoc in southern France, is believed to be the birthplace of sparkling wine, with Read More...
local historians asserting that monks from the abbey at Saint-Hilaire brought this
certain 'pop' to wine in 1531 AD. Closer to home in locale and
temporality, the last inventory of Thomas Jefferson's wine cellar listed 49 bottles of Blanquette de Limoux.
We haven't had a sparkling wine as our "wine of the month" in many years but this was an easy call once Bubblehead introduced it to us. As winter works its way toward spring, this will harmonize beautifully with or without food (brunches to sushi, white meats to fruits and cheeses). Our staff loves this one!
The nose reveled in hints of pastry dough, citrusy notes of tangerine and límon and a touch of peach melba and sea air. The palate is an enchanting mélanage of more citrus , touches of honeysuckle and vanilla bean with a cleansing layer of minerality coursing throughout, like a glacial stream galloping seaward.
We haven't had a sparkling wine as our "wine of the month" in many years but this was an easy call once Bubblehead introduced it to us. As winter works its way toward spring, this will harmonize beautifully with or without food (brunches to sushi, white meats to fruits and cheeses). Our staff loves this one!
The nose reveled in hints of pastry dough, citrusy notes of tangerine and límon and a touch of peach melba and sea air. The palate is an enchanting mélanage of more citrus , touches of honeysuckle and vanilla bean with a cleansing layer of minerality coursing throughout, like a glacial stream galloping seaward.
$169.98
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS-"Taittinger’s 2002 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is off the charts. I have tasted the 2002 now many times, and it Read More...
has never been less than thrilling. A vivid kaleidoscope of pure Chardonnay aromas and flavors opens up in the glass. The 2002 is at once incredibly rich yet also totally weightless and impeccable in its balance. All the classic Comtes notes are there, but with a level of detail and nuance I don’t think I have ever seen before. The 2002 is breathtakingly beautiful today, but also appears to have the stuffing to age for decades. Personally, I would be looking to buy the 2002 in magnums if at all possible. Sadly, there is little wine to go around as 2002 was a very short crop. Readers who can track down the 2002 are in store for something truly great. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2042."
$69.95
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "A toasty Champagne, with an exotic hint of cumin spicing thewine and supporting flavors of clementine, ginger bread andgraphite. There’Read More...
s intensity and racy acidity, all put together in awell-meshed, elegant package. Drink now through 2024."
$37.98
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "Shows elegance and finesse, but also an understated power, as the initial richness gives way to the firm structure, setting Read More...
the stage for biscuit, honey and ginger notes. Fine length."
$64.95
WINE SPECTATOR 92 POINTS - "A smoky toast note bolsters flavors of black cherry and currant, candied orange peel and spice in this rich, creamy, harmonious rosé, Read More...
which has firm structure, but its refined texture and mouthwatering acidity combine to form an overall elegant impression."
$59.98
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The NV Brut Nature Zero shows remarkable tension, as suggestions of jasmine, white peaches and minerals vie for center stage Read More...
with the wine's structural components. This shows tons of energy yet seems to be holding quite a bit back in reserve as well. The Brut Nature Zero is a fabulous wine, but it, too, needs to be enjoyed at the table. The Brut Nature Zero is equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, based on 2006, with the addition of reserve wines. This bottle was disgorged in June 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. "
$74.98
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Tarlant's NV Brut Nature Rosé is even better. All of the elements come together beautifully in the glass as this powerful, Read More...
precise wine takes shape over time. The wine shimmers across the palate with layers of beautifully articulated, perfumed fruit, showing marvelous precision and balance. The Brut Nature Rosé is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, based on 2006, with the addition of reserve wines. This bottle was disgorged in March 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. "
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