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Les Vignobles de France | Vins de Champagne By: Remy Hetreau Date of Original:... Les Vignobles de France | Vins de Champagne By: Remy Hetreau Date of Original: 1954 - Fine Print Reproduction of a Mid-Century Vintage Wine Map of the Champagne Region of France. more

"A pretty pale golden yellow in color rippling with fine, persistent bubbles. ... "A pretty pale golden yellow in color rippling with fine, persistent bubbles. Bright, luminous and limpid. The nose evokes happiness - a lively alliance of delicious floral and fruity notes, of acacia, hawthorn, peach, pear and apricot. The taste is... more

"Chardonnay vines from the bottom of a gentle slope (1:20), planted between 19... "Chardonnay vines from the bottom of a gentle slope (1:20), planted between 1966 and 1992. An east orientation with clay soil which has leeched out most of its limestone. Production methods respect biodiversity (Working the ground and allowing grass... more

"Blend: 70% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir A medium straw/copper hue, the NV Champagn... "Blend: 70% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir A medium straw/copper hue, the NV Champagne L'Esqiusse Brut is 70% Meunier and the remainder Pinot Noir, with 70% from 2021 and the rest from 2020. Lush, ripe fruit jumps from the glass with aromas of orange... more

"The Côte des Blancs lies south of Epernay and is the source for many top cuvé... "The Côte des Blancs lies south of Epernay and is the source for many top cuvée & vintage Champagnes for houses of all sizes. The vineyards are mostly situated on east facing slopes and 95% of the vines are the Chardonnay varietal (hence, the Côte... more

"The full nobility of Chardonnay shines brilliantly in this Blanc de Blancs. T... "The full nobility of Chardonnay shines brilliantly in this Blanc de Blancs. The blend of crus from the Côte des Blancs and the Vitryat adds a rich complexity, combining pastry cream notes with aromas of lychee and pear for an exceptional Champagne." more

"Initially showing a very fresh bouquet of high toned fruits with hints of haz... "Initially showing a very fresh bouquet of high toned fruits with hints of hazelnuts and yeasty aromas, the Grande Réserve cuvée displays highly structured red fruit notes on the palate for which the area is so famous. Long lees aging, low dosage... more

"The Shaman series is Benoît’s NV line-up of wines, roughly consisting of 2/3’... "The Shaman series is Benoît’s NV line-up of wines, roughly consisting of 2/3’s Pinot Noir and 1/3rd Chardonnay, depending on the year, and is entirely from Grand Cru parcels. These cuvée’s were originally labeled Elements, but due to some... more

"The finest imaginable mousse, continues with a classic toasty nose and ends w... "The finest imaginable mousse, continues with a classic toasty nose and ends with a palate that is taut, creamy and saline. Borne of 50 year-old vines densely planted, it needs no dosage. This shows aromas of sliced apples, dried lemons, fresh nuts... more

"The Sainte Anne cuvée expresses the character of wines from the various soils... "The Sainte Anne cuvée expresses the character of wines from the various soils of Merfy, with each plot contributing its identity to the blend, revealing opulent textures on the palate that evolve into a salivating bitterness from the sandy soils... more

"The Carte d'Or cuvée is the very expression of the Drappier style. With its v... "The Carte d'Or cuvée is the very expression of the Drappier style. With its very high proportion of Pinot Noir, one is almost tasting a Blanc de Noirs. Champagne with a fine aromatic richness, it opens with aromas of stoned fruits such as white... more

"A blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, this is a ripe, lightly textured Champagne... "A blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, this is a ripe, lightly textured Champagne. Its acidity marries with the dosage in a wine that is open and ready to drink." more

"Unusually for Jean Laurent, this is an assemblage of four different grape var... "Unusually for Jean Laurent, this is an assemblage of four different grape varieties from two years of harvests. Pinot Noir combines with Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Chardonnay in equal parts to produce this stunner. This nonvintage Champagne is rich... more

"Pale yellow color presents a bouquet of apple, peach and pear. The mouth is w... "Pale yellow color presents a bouquet of apple, peach and pear. The mouth is well balanced, with flavors of honeyed fruit and hints of yeast. A pleasing, crisp Champagne. An ideal aperitif or celebratory drink. Enjoy with oysters or smoked salmon.... more

"The Black Label's brilliant color recalls the characteristic tones of the Pin... "The Black Label's brilliant color recalls the characteristic tones of the Pinot Noir, with glints of amber. It is lively in the flute, with a fine stream of persistent bubbles. Its fresh aromas combine the impression of vitality and spring-time... more

"Apolline Henriot believed Chardonnay to be a light with multiple intensities ... "Apolline Henriot believed Chardonnay to be a light with multiple intensities that she wanted to show to the world. When Paul Henriot, fourth generation of the family, married Marie Marguet in 1880, owner of vines in the Côtes des Blancs, Apolline's... more

"The expressive, fine and fresh nose opens on white flowers, followed by elega... "The expressive, fine and fresh nose opens on white flowers, followed by elegant, fruity notes of white peach, apricot, hints of citrus fruits and brioche. Its texture is seductive, fresh and round, and well balanced. The first aromas are magnified,... more

"This generous and supple champagne is made exclusively from champagne’s white... "This generous and supple champagne is made exclusively from champagne’s white grape variety Chardonnay, the majority of which belonging to the terroirs of the renowned \"Cote des Blancs\" region. Pale yellow-golden color, balanced and attractive... more

"Pale gold in color with delicately toasty aromas alongside fruit and complexi... "Pale gold in color with delicately toasty aromas alongside fruit and complexity. This wine is creamy and beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish. An expressive Champagne, with a pure beam of ripe black currant fruit enlivened by... more

"The Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is delicate, elegant, and balanced. The striking... "The Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is delicate, elegant, and balanced. The striking freshness and vivacity of the floral and fruity fragrances (yellow fruits and fresh fruits) take root, before giving way to subtle notes of vanilla and butter, lending... more