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"The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its g... "The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold color. A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity of dry fruits aromas, almonds and fresh hazelnuts mixed with those of fruits of white flesh. The creamy... more

"Light yellow-gold tinted colour. Fine and abundant bubbles forming an attract... "Light yellow-gold tinted colour. Fine and abundant bubbles forming an attractive mousse. Ripe aromas of fleshy fruits with overtones of Mirabelle plums. Opens up into spices and honey, underlined by candied fruit aromas, bergamot and orange peel.... more

"Base 2017 vintage, 100% Chardonnay. Expressive aromas of chalk, lime meringue... "Base 2017 vintage, 100% Chardonnay. Expressive aromas of chalk, lime meringue pie, green apple, pear, and white flowers abound in this pristine, crisp Champagne. The Oiry is a precise wine, with a solid core of lemon candy, buttered croissant,... more

"60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay from the three finest villages in the Montaign... "60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay from the three finest villages in the Montaigne de Reims—Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay. This is Egly's cellar treasure; with more than 40 months on its lees, \"V.p.\" is a testament to the greatness of his terroir.... more

"Aromas of fresh pears, light pepper, red fruit. Flavors of mixed red fruits, ... "Aromas of fresh pears, light pepper, red fruit. Flavors of mixed red fruits, lemon zest, mixed peppers; creamy Try pairing with Asian-inspired dishes, well-aged cheeses, or white meats. Please note, this wine was previously Egly’s Brut Tradition.... more

"Attractive toffee and caramel notes on the nose with pear tart, apple crumble... "Attractive toffee and caramel notes on the nose with pear tart, apple crumble, praline, chalk and nougat. Rich, creamy and delicious with soft and rounded bubbles. Well integrated. Caressing and delicious finish. Chardonnay from Chouilly. Grand cru... more

"Grand Cru vines in Cramant (60%) for its dominant expression of creaminess an... "Grand Cru vines in Cramant (60%) for its dominant expression of creaminess and mineral chalk salinity; Chouilly (30%) for fruitiness and elegance; Avize (10%) for steely acidity and freshness. The vines come from 21 parcels averaging 50 years of... more

"This is what Champagne from Reims used to be like 100 years ago, Francis Egly... "This is what Champagne from Reims used to be like 100 years ago, Francis Egly told us, before timid winemakers started cutting their cuvées with Chardonnay. This single-vineyard Champagne from the noblest of terroirs in Ambonnay is 100% Pinot Noir... more

"Henriot L’inattendue 2018 offers a generous, exotic, gourmet profile, particu... "Henriot L’inattendue 2018 offers a generous, exotic, gourmet profile, particularlyexpressive, with the well-known characteristics of the Chouilly cru. The nose ispowerful and elegant. It reveals fresh yellow fruit, pineapple, vanilla notes and a... more

"This Champagne gold in hue with small golden highlights. The nose reveals flo... "This Champagne gold in hue with small golden highlights. The nose reveals floral and mineral notes allowing upon aeration the release of red and white fruits. The palate is fresh and generous, playing with notes of spring berries. Commentary: The... more

"A rich wine, with aromas of pastry, ripe yellow fruit and spices (cinnamon). ... "A rich wine, with aromas of pastry, ripe yellow fruit and spices (cinnamon). The mouth offers an elegant, round attack, then unrolls its silky touch, carried by a certain salinity and a touch of minerality. The aftertaste asserts itself with a... more

"Unfurling in the glass with scents of pear, warm pastry, apricot, toasted alm... "Unfurling in the glass with scents of pear, warm pastry, apricot, toasted almonds and citrus oil, it’s full-bodied, layered and elegantly muscular, with a deep and multidimensional core, racy acids and a long, precise finish. This is an especially... more

"Elegant, straight, delicate. A precious and accomplished wine that invites yo... "Elegant, straight, delicate. A precious and accomplished wine that invites you to delve into its depth. The chalky minerality provides a perfect balance between freshness and purity. The delicate nose offers springtime aromas of white flowers... more

"JM Labruyere Prologue Grand Cru is a crisp and elegant champagne with aromas ... "JM Labruyere Prologue Grand Cru is a crisp and elegant champagne with aromas of peach, toast, and apple. There is mineral tension here with aromas of rust, lemon peel and essential oils. Green apples, wild strawberries and redcurrants as well.... more

"The first release of this new vintage cuvee, this has excellent freshness, sh... "The first release of this new vintage cuvee, this has excellent freshness, showing lemons, sliced apples, pie crust, grapefruit and chalk on the nose. Very bright, pure and clean, with chalky minerality. Dry, linear finish. 50% chardonnay from... more

"On the nose , there are toasted and nuts (hazelnut) aromas supported by aroma... "On the nose , there are toasted and nuts (hazelnut) aromas supported by aromas of white flowers. The powerful and fleshy palate reveals brioche and fresh butter notes completed by a strong minerality and citrussy. The finish is long and shows the... more

"Champagne lovers like to talk about how great Champagne pairs with food. Not ... "Champagne lovers like to talk about how great Champagne pairs with food. Not all bottlings from this revered region fit that bill. Non-vintage, entry level Champagne tends to sing best all by itself, or perhaps with just some simple appetizers.... more

"\"That wine should be paired with a steak,” said Anthony Lynch when tasting t... "\"That wine should be paired with a steak,” said Anthony Lynch when tasting this tête du cuvée from Paul Bara. Not just any steak obviously. I wouldn’t pair it with barbecue tri-tip, but consider filet mingon or a dry-aged rib-eye. It sounds... more