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Fully revised and updated by Oz with new entries on key wineries vineyards and... Fully revised and updated by Oz with new entries on key wineries vineyards and producers from around the country. It s brilliant. Exactly what s wanted. - Hugh Johnson One of the great pleasures of wine is to drink it where it is grown and made. The... more

"This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, res... "This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, respectively 40% and 60% of the total, from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes. Bright and lively, this is one of my favorite non vintage Bruts. Crisp and balanced,... more

"Chandon Brut presents intense and fresh fruit flavors with subtle complexity ... "Chandon Brut presents intense and fresh fruit flavors with subtle complexity and displays a vibrant straw yellow hue accompanied by an energetic bead and mousse. Notes of green apple, citrus, pear, biscuit, almond, and white flowers enhance its... more

"The vibration of the fruit on a crystalline purity. An impression of freshnes... "The vibration of the fruit on a crystalline purity. An impression of freshness that is almost tactile. Silky tannins enriched by the slow rotation of the lees. The robe is a beautiful, brilliant rosé. On the nose, red fruit aromas: Burlat,... more

"Philipponnat Réserve Pérpetuelle Brut (formerly labelled Philipponnat Royale ... "Philipponnat Réserve Pérpetuelle Brut (formerly labelled Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut) is the purest expression of the House’s style. Deep gold in color with aromas of vine blossom, linden, and toasted bread. Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and... more

"To the Eye A sophisticated powdery pink robe with luminous glints of wild ros... "To the Eye A sophisticated powdery pink robe with luminous glints of wild rose. Delicate, vivacious bubbles are the result of an ageing period or 36 months. To the Nose A base of 20% of reserve wines, white and red, give this rose blend a subtle,... more

"Still youthful but built to last…this vintage combines heady, citrus notes wi... "Still youthful but built to last…this vintage combines heady, citrus notes with a long, lingering finish and crisp, full mouthfeel. Patience here will be rewarded. This Champagne is rounded while also having maturity. The white fruits have added a... more

"The wine has a pale salmon hue with integrated aromas of fresh raspberry jam ... "The wine has a pale salmon hue with integrated aromas of fresh raspberry jam and wild strawberries on a cream-covered pastry base. The flavors are layered, round, fresh, fruity and long. Blend: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir The poppy on the label... more

"After approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked b... "After approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhance the more fruit forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazelnut complexors. Blend:... 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

"A deep golden robe. Delicate vivacious and long-lasting bubbles, are the resu... "A deep golden robe. Delicate vivacious and long-lasting bubbles, are the result of more than 36 months of ageing in chalk cellars. With 40% of reserve wines (the maximum possible amount), the blend offers a complex, voluptuous nose with notes of... more

"The Mirabelle Brut Rosé opens with notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, an... "The Mirabelle Brut Rosé opens with notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, and apricot, followed by Meyer lemon, orange zest, ginger and honey. A candied entry on the palate offers flavors of apple pie, creamsicle and strawberry-lemonade, with... more

"In the glass, this Rose is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy ... "In the glass, this Rose is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas and flavors. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from the Pinot Noir added in its final... more

"Explore Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015, featuring refined notes of roasted cocoa, ... "Explore Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015, featuring refined notes of roasted cocoa, lime blossom, jasmine, and peony, subtly accented with aniseed and cardamom. This champagne harmonizes the crispness of orange and green papaya with a soft, full-bodied... more

"Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is the signature champagne of the House. Dominate... "Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is the signature champagne of the House. Dominated by Pinot Noir, it offers the perfect balance of structure and finesse. Golden-yellow in color, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. It is pleasing to the nose;... more

"The wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrie... "The wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrier to craft 'La Cuvée', a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in our cellars. Pale gold in color. Fine bubbles feed a... more

"The Brut Rosé is a fresh and elegant Rosé Champagne, a blend of Chardonnay, P... "The Brut Rosé is a fresh and elegant Rosé Champagne, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine. Radiant color with graceful effervescence, a persistent mousse, and fine bubbles rising slowly in the glass. Subtle and... more

"The wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrie... "The wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrier to craft 'La Cuvée', a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in our cellars. Pale gold in color. Fine bubbles feed a... more

"Fine bubbles which rise slowly, persistent mousse. Straw-colored. A nose of r... "Fine bubbles which rise slowly, persistent mousse. Straw-colored. A nose of ripe pear with some touches of cut hay. Full fruit, but clean in the mouth. All wines from the best sites in the department of the Marne, from more than twenty top... more

"Watch a virtual tasting of Champagne featuring Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot... "Watch a virtual tasting of Champagne featuring Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Ruinart. Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn leads a conversation with the Cellar Masters of these three acclaimed Champagne houses as they discuss the region which is... more