We've dug up an absolute gem in Champagne Decotanne, from the southern reaches of the Cote des Bar. Today's release is made up of 90% Pinot Noir, 5% Chardonnay, and 5% Petit Meunier. Base harvest is 2017, the wine was... Read More
From a vineyard with records going back over 1,000 years, this nonvintage cuvée is balanced and rounded, with harmony between the apple and tangy fruits and a touch of toastiness from bottle aging. It is ready to drink.... Read More
A powerful, bold and autumnal style of champagne that’s on the edge of heaviness, but the vibrant, citrusy acidity flips it in a very interesting, savory direction. Long, slightly austere and toasty finish with a subtle,... Read More
Though perhaps unusually for a domaine located in Ambonnay (Pinot Noir terroir), vigneron Benoît Marguet prefers a Chardonnay dominant blend for his rosés. In the 2016 edition of his non-vintage Shaman Chardonnay... Read More
The current release of the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is based on the 2019 vintage. It is roughly equal parts Chardonnay, Meunier, and Pinot Noir, with 35% reserve wine blended in. Fruity, floral, and open, with notes of fresh... Read More
The current release of the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is based on the 2019 vintage. It is roughly equal parts Chardonnay, Meunier, and Pinot Noir, with 35% reserve wine blended in. Fruity, floral, and open, with notes of fresh... Read More
This has an attractive nose of roasted hazelnuts, almond croissants, raspberries, baked apples and custard. Lovely depth and flavor concentration here with a medium body, soft bubbles and salty elements on a fresh finish. 2018... Read More
Attractive salmon color with aromas of dried strawberries and lemons, as well as hints of flowers. Full-bodied with tight tension from the fine phenolics that run through the palate. Hints of white pepper, peaches and sliced green... Read More
Attractive salmon color with aromas of dried strawberries and lemons, as well as hints of flowers. Full-bodied with tight tension from the fine phenolics that run through the palate. Hints of white pepper, peaches and sliced green... Read More
A ripe, plush Champagne, with dried white cherry and apricot fruit layered with salted almond and pastry cream notes, which are enlivened by orange peel acidity. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 2,000 cases... Read More
A lush, creamy style enlivened by a spine of mouthwatering acidity, this offers a finely knit range of fresh bread dough, crème de cassis, star anise and candied ginger flavors. The finish is clean-cut and lingering, echoing... Read More
46% Pinot Noir, 37% Pinot Meunier and 17% Chardonnay done in 100% wood. All the fruit is from just outside Epernay. Aromas of pear, spice and vanilla. It’s creamy and refined, with delicate pinpoint bubbles. More complex... Read More
A little more bright and vibrant than the 744, with notes of poached pear, baked apple, grapefruit, lemon rind and pistachio. Fine bubbles with crisp acidity and a pure, fruity core. Very drinkable. 0.75g/L dosage. Disgorged January... Read More
Larmandier-Bernier’s NV Rosé de Saignée lived up to the glowing praise I bestowed upon it a year ago. A prodigious, spellbinding wine, it unfolded to reveal endless layers of intensely perfumed fruit wrapped... Read More
