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$39.98
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS-"Subtle, with savory dried thyme and ground ginger notes playing off of flavors of glazed apple and candied lemon zest, while Read More...
a streak of smoky mineral and finely wrought acidity and texture push through on the finish. Drink now."
$21.98
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS - "Tight, spicy and distinctive for the lemon meringue and spice overtones to green apple and toast flavors. Drink now. 11,Read More...
623 cases made."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 - "The 2007 Brut displays a bouquet of brioche, pear, apple, and white peach. Crisp, balanced, and lengthy, this outstanding value is meant for drinking over the next several years. "
WINE ADVOCATE 90 - "The 2007 Brut displays a bouquet of brioche, pear, apple, and white peach. Crisp, balanced, and lengthy, this outstanding value is meant for drinking over the next several years. "
$70.98
2.5 STARS CHAMPAGNE GUIDE.NET - "Following the 2005, this is the second release of Sablé Rosé to contain the arcane varieties, being made of 35 percent Read More...
Pinot Noir and Meunier (pressed together), 15 percent Chardonnay, 20 percent Arbanne, 20 percent Petit Meslier and ten percent of Meunier vinified as red wine. It shows a sleekly focused depth, its dark flavors of cherry and raspberry staining the palate in their intensity. The vivid red-fruit fragrance persists on the finish with tremendous length, detail and poise, saturated with stony minerality, and the balance at 2.5 g/l of dosage is impeccable, allowing this to feel vinous and energetic."
$45.99
The village of Bouzy and Champagne Paul Bara are practically synonymous. As the published village historian, Paul has been closely linked to the lore of his hometown. After some sixty Read More...
harvests Paul has finally turned the winemaking reins over to his very capable daughter Chantale. While not ponderous in the least, Chatale's 2004 showcases Bouzy's terroir beautifully with its juxtaposition of highly focused Pinot Noir fruit with deep-seated minerality. It is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay produced only in the very best years from vines averaging 35 years age.
$369.98
WINE ADVOCATE 95 POINTS - "The 1998 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire emerges from the glass with an exotic array of intensely perfumed, candied fruit. The Read More...
wine possesses gorgeous textural richness in a deep, layered expression of Pinot Noir. The mousse remains refined and very elegant all the way through to the deeply satisfying, resonating finish. This is bottle: 001493 out of 6,750. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023. Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne made from a small, one hectare plot located on the property in Mareuil-sur-Ay. The wine is fermented in oak and bottled with no dosage. In only its third release, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire has already established itself as one of the region’s most fascinating wines. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023."
$55.98
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Very elegant and refined in texture, with fresh, focused acidity finding fine integration with the layered notes of patisserie apple, Read More...
black currant, smoky mineral and biscuit, complimented by hints of lemon zest and honey. Lingering finish. Drink now through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 5,000 cases imported.”
We are excited about this offering because we love nothing more than offering killer deals on great wines. While not as flashy or fashionable as some of its Grandes Marques brethren, Bollinger nevertheless possesses a legion of savvy devotees that is surpassed only by that of Krug’s. As with Krug’s Grand Cuvee, Bollinger’s reputation is anchored by their consistently splendid multi-vintage Brut Special. This is a particularly nice rendition and it is further notable because it is the first release of Special Cuvee packaged in a swanky new bottle patterned after one the company used in the 1840s. Disgorged this past summer, 45% of the blend is from 2008, while 50% is from 2007, with the rest being composed of older vintages aged in magnum.
Jacques Bollinger and Paul-Joseph Renaudin founded Bollinger in 1829. However, it was really the widow (yes, another dynamic Champagne widow) Lilly Bollinger, who guided the firm from 1941 to 1971, that is most responsible for the lofty reputation that the firm enjoys today. By all accounts this grande dame was an indefatigable and astute leader that left no stone unturned in the pursuit of bolstering the excellence of her Champagnes. Ghislain de Montgolfier, a great great grandson of Jacques Bollinger, took charge of the house from 1994 to 2008. Today, Jérôme Philipon is managing director, while Mathieu Kauffmann , who has been with the house since 2001, is Bollinger’s brilliant chef de cave. Bollinger’s 395 acres of vines provide for roughly two-thirds of the house’s needs, which permits greater control over style and quality.
We are excited about this offering because we love nothing more than offering killer deals on great wines. While not as flashy or fashionable as some of its Grandes Marques brethren, Bollinger nevertheless possesses a legion of savvy devotees that is surpassed only by that of Krug’s. As with Krug’s Grand Cuvee, Bollinger’s reputation is anchored by their consistently splendid multi-vintage Brut Special. This is a particularly nice rendition and it is further notable because it is the first release of Special Cuvee packaged in a swanky new bottle patterned after one the company used in the 1840s. Disgorged this past summer, 45% of the blend is from 2008, while 50% is from 2007, with the rest being composed of older vintages aged in magnum.
Jacques Bollinger and Paul-Joseph Renaudin founded Bollinger in 1829. However, it was really the widow (yes, another dynamic Champagne widow) Lilly Bollinger, who guided the firm from 1941 to 1971, that is most responsible for the lofty reputation that the firm enjoys today. By all accounts this grande dame was an indefatigable and astute leader that left no stone unturned in the pursuit of bolstering the excellence of her Champagnes. Ghislain de Montgolfier, a great great grandson of Jacques Bollinger, took charge of the house from 1994 to 2008. Today, Jérôme Philipon is managing director, while Mathieu Kauffmann , who has been with the house since 2001, is Bollinger’s brilliant chef de cave. Bollinger’s 395 acres of vines provide for roughly two-thirds of the house’s needs, which permits greater control over style and quality.
$15.98
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 POINTS - "A nice, everyday bubbly that offers elegance at an affordable price. Chardonnay contributes crisp flavors of limes, while Read More...
Pinot Noir brings deeper flavors of cherries. A lovely wine that grows in the glass."
Classic balance typifies this refreshingly soft, yet dry wine. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. When you taste this Americana Edition, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshingly dry finish.
Classic balance typifies this refreshingly soft, yet dry wine. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. When you taste this Americana Edition, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshingly dry finish.
$16.98
For those with a sweet tooth, offering perfumed aromas of peach and fresh flowers, with creamy vanilla, spice and tropical fruit flavors
$124.98
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS-"Very elegant, this is all in the details, offering precise and silky texture, mouthwatering acidity and a smoky, mineral undertow Read More...
that enriches flavors of patisserie pear, crystallized honey, kumquat and toasted almond. Offers a clean, citrus-tinged finish. Drink now through 2027."
$34.95
WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER 90 POINTS- "A sublayer of salinity adds depth to the bread dough, sultana andred berry flavors in this lightly chalky Champagne, Read More...
which displaysa lovely integration, with a subtle, smoky finish. Drink now through2014.Given its value, style and grace it was an easy call to place this November Champagne of the Month on this bestof list. Champagne R.H. Coutier is located in the celebrated Montagne de Reims village of Ambonnay, where the Coutierfamily has lived since 1619. As we suggested last month, the 30% Chardonnay component is very expressive and works togive this value priced Brut a verve and subtlety that is lacking in most other Montagne de Reims Champagnes. Here then is a classy, albeit mouth-filling Champagne whose red berry Pinot Noir character takes a back seat to savory notions ofbreadfruit, lemon curd, toasted grains and honey."
$169.59
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WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Vibrant and mouthwatering, this offers a range of patisserie pear and apple fruit, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and marzipan Read More...
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."
PETER LEIM CHAMPAGNE GUIDE.NET 3 STARS - "Roederer was notably successful in this difficult vintage, and the 2005 Cristal is outstanding, demonstrating all of the positive attributes of the year while avoiding its faults. It's blended from 55 percent pinot noir and 45 percent chardonnay, and while it has an elevated sense of richness indicative of the vintage, it's remarkably elegant and graceful, already showing a terrific complexity of flavor and a classical refinement. Thanks to its bold fruit aromas, it's unusually approachable for a young Cristal, but it will take time to reveal all of its facets, and it should continue to develop over the next several decades. Last tasted: 3/12."
PETER LEIM CHAMPAGNE GUIDE.NET 3 STARS - "Roederer was notably successful in this difficult vintage, and the 2005 Cristal is outstanding, demonstrating all of the positive attributes of the year while avoiding its faults. It's blended from 55 percent pinot noir and 45 percent chardonnay, and while it has an elevated sense of richness indicative of the vintage, it's remarkably elegant and graceful, already showing a terrific complexity of flavor and a classical refinement. Thanks to its bold fruit aromas, it's unusually approachable for a young Cristal, but it will take time to reveal all of its facets, and it should continue to develop over the next several decades. Last tasted: 3/12."
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