Plenty of chamomile and spice followed by ripe pear and sweet hay aromas mark this value-priced Champagne from the Arce Valley's D'Armanville, which has been making wine in the region for 150 years. Flavours of bruised... Read More
The 2014 Une Champagne is a blend of Beauxregards, Le Cran, Mailly, Ambonnay, Aÿ, Cramant and Rilly La Montagne, an intriguing combination, to say the least. Creamy and textured, the 2014 offers up an exotic mélange... Read More
The 2017 Extra-Brut Aÿ Grand Cru is another stellar wine from Bérêche in this difficult vintage. Even so, all the richness, power and intensity of Aÿ comes through loud and clear. The wine's presence... Read More
Based on the 2015 vintage and complemented, as usual, by some 30% reserve wines from a solera of demi-muids dating back to 1986, this bottle of the NV Brut Reflet d'Antan saw tirage in 2017, followed by disgorgment in December... 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
A graceful rosé Champagne, giving an overall impression of delicacy and finesse that belies the chiseled acidity, minerally underpinning and integrated flavors of raspberry and white peach fruit, toast point, slivered almond,... Read More
From the commune of Tauxières and the 2017 vintage, Bollinger's new NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN TX17 exhibits aromas of crisp pear, orange zest and wet stones mingled with subtle hints of warm bread and dried fruits.... Read More
Disgorged in January 2022, Paillard’s NV Extra-Brut Première Cuvée Rosé exhibits aromas of peaches, wild strawberries, Griotte cherries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, bright and tensile, it’s... Read More
The smoldering smokiness of reduction deliciously colors the nose. Notes of yeast, cardamom, honey and fine sourdough on the creamy palate with restrained richness and steely grip.
This well-balanced Champagne is enlivened by bright, juicy acidity, with notes of ripe cantaloupe and yellow peach, biscuit and lemon-infused pastry cream. Zesty finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.... Read More
This well-balanced Champagne is enlivened by bright, juicy acidity, with notes of ripe cantaloupe and yellow peach, biscuit and lemon-infused pastry cream. Zesty finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.... Read More
This harmonious version is bright, with tangy acidity enlivening the flavors of cantaloupe, star fruit, pastry cream and lemon preserves. Offers a chalk-tinged undertow and a spiced finish that lingers.
