Producer: Dehours et Fils
The Dehours Champagne Brut Grande Reserve is the result of an assemblage of Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a great percentage of vin de rèserve, fermented according to Solera methods, embraced by Jerome in 1998.
Producer: Jacquesson
For the 2018 harvest in Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers (68%), Avize and Oiry (32%), the previous winter was exceptionally rainy, this was followed by a mild, stormy spring. The weather changed from June onwards, becoming fine and dry, resulting in a particularly early harvest: we started picking on 30 August and finished on 11 September. The vines were in perfect...
Producer: Jacquesson
NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 743 (2015 base) is soft, open-knit and caressing. The natural radiance of 2015 comes through in the wine's ample, creamy feel. Apricot, spice, dried flowers, hazelnut and lightly honeyed notes are all beautifully laced together.
Producer: Jacquesson
2019. Winter was mild and dry. Spring frost struck three times and mainly caused damage to our Chardonnay vines, hence the predominance of the Pinots in this cuvee. Summer was dry with heatwaves that caused sunburn. We harvested a very high-quality crop with moderate yields from 12th to 22nd September. The wines are structured, balanced, long and complex....
Producer: Bouquin Dupont Fils
A wonderful champagne, 100% Chardonnay of Avize from vineyards more than 60 years old. A base of citrus fruit melted with the scent, and taste, of a custard where there are also two drops of lemon juice. Delicious and enjoyable.
Producer: Jacquesson
2017, the harvest from Ay, Dizy, Hautvillers (66%) Avize and Oiry (34%). Winter and Spring were exceptionally dry; the beginning of Spring was mild but, in April, destructive frosts ravaged the vineyards, especially in the Côte des Blancs. Temperatures then rose and the weather was good until July. The end of the growing season was hot but very wet. The...
Producer: Dehours et Fils
The Champagne Rosè Oeil de Pedrix is the result of an assemblage of Meunier and Chardonnay from old vineyards. Flowery Champagne Rosè Extra Brut, particularly fine and fresh with a very limited production.
Producer: Jurij Fiore & Figlie
The 2021 Chianti Classico Sonocosì is fresh and light in body, all of which make it a good choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. This north-facing site at 550 meters in altitude yields a lithe, aromatically expressive Classico loaded with character. Vinification and aging in oak keeps the flavors vibrant.
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The 1999 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé is absolutely gorgeous. The Juste Rosé has a bit more body and resonance than normal, which works so well here given that it can be a bit fleeting. Crushed red berries, mint, white pepper and chalk are some of the many aromas and flavors that race through this taut, finely sculpted Rosé from Philipponnat.
Producer: Jacquesson
2017, the harvest from Ay, Dizy, Hautvillers (66%) Avize and Oiry (34%). Winter and Spring were exceptionally dry; the beginning of Spring was mild but, in April, destructive frosts ravaged the vineyards, especially in the Côte des Blancs. Temperatures then rose and the weather was good until July. The end of the growing season was hot but very wet. The...
Producer: Moet Chandon
The 2000 Dom Pérignon Rosé P2 is hauntingly beautiful and ethereal in the way only fine, aged Rosé can be. Kirsch, orange peel, white flowers, mint and gentle touches of spice all open in the glass. More than anything else, the 2000 is beautifully balanced and harmonious. It's a beguiling, complex Champagne to enjoy over the next decade or so.
Producer: Marion Perseval
The Ratafia Champenois from Marion Perseval is a delightful fortified wine crafted from the juices of Champagne grapes, offering a unique and sweet expression of the region’s terroir. Made by blending fresh grape must with distilled marc (a type of brandy), this traditional drink captures the essence of the fruit in a rich, luscious style.
Producer: Moet Chandon
Dom Pérignon's 1996 Rosé is one of my all-time favorite Champagnes, but I have never tasted it this way, nor has anyone else in the room. Three bottles of the 1996 Rosé are lined up; a standard fifth, magnum and jeroboam. We are all quite curious to taste the three wines, as they were all released at different times. It is quite common for Champagne...
Producer: Dehours et Fils
The Dehours Champagne Brut Grande Reserve is the result of an assemblage of Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a great percentage of vin de rèserve, fermented according to Solera methods, embraced by Jerome in 1998.
Producer: Jacquesson
The 2015 Dizy-Terres Rouges is gorgeous. Aromatic and light on its feet, the 2015 is decidedly gracious and delicate in feel, and yet all the elements are nicely balanced.
Producer: Dehours et Fils
The Dehours Champagne Brut Grande Reserve is the result of an assemblage of Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a great percentage of vin de rèserve, fermented according to Solera methods, embraced by Jerome in 1998.
Producer: Jacquesson
For the 2018 harvest in Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers (68%), Avize and Oiry (32%), the previous winter was exceptionally rainy, this was followed by a mild, stormy spring. The weather changed from June onwards, becoming fine and dry, resulting in a particularly early harvest: we started picking on 30 August and finished on 11 September. The vines were in perfect...
Producer: Dehours et Fils
Disgorged at estate in April 2022, with a dosage of 1 gr/l (Extra Brut), it shows its distinction from Dehours own production with different cultural choices, winemaking, ageing but through the personal vision of the wine-grower.
Producer: Dehours et Fils
We know that every vintage is different and has an impact on the style and quality of the wine, and to avoid this effect Dehours has developed a perpetual reserve for each vineyard starting from 2013. La Croix Jolie comes from old vines of Pinot Meunier.
Producer: Jacquesson
The winter in 2013 was very cold and snowy, the spring and early summer remained cold and wet, resulting in some coulure and millerandage and delaying flowering and ripening. August and September were warmer and drier, allowing a late but very good harvest.
Producer: Jacquesson
The 2013 Dizy-Terres Rouges is gorgeous. Aromatic and light on its feet, the 2013 is decidedly gracious and delicate in feel, and yet all the elements are nicely balanced.
Producer: Jacquesson
The 2015 Dizy-Terres Rouges is gorgeous. Aromatic and light on its feet, the 2015 is decidedly gracious and delicate in feel, and yet all the elements are nicely balanced.
Producer: Krug
The NV Grande Cuvée 171ème Edition, based on the 2015 vintage, is every bit as impressive as it was the last time I tasted it. Creamy, layered and resonant, the 171 is seriously impressive. The style is one that favors tension over volume. Lemon peel, white flowers and white pepper open first. Hints of marzipan, tangerine peel and spice add an exotic...
Producer: Marie Demets
With a proud history dating back to the 1950s Marie Demets is a family-owned champagne house nestled in Gyé-sur-Seine, in the Aube region of Champagne. Today, Pierre Demets and his wife Mathilde meticulously manage every step of the champagne-making process, from tending their 10+ hectares of vineyards to bottling and shipping. Their passion translates...
Producer: Marie Demets
The Fins 2008 is a bold and assertive expression that refuses to compromise on flavor or complexity. In the glass, it exhibits a brilliant golden hue with a persistent stream of fine bubbles, promising a sensory journey of depth and richness. On the nose, aromas of ripe yellow fruits such as apricot and peach mingle with hints of toasted almonds and a...
The 1999 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé is absolutely gorgeous. The Juste Rosé has a bit more body and resonance than normal, which works so well here given that it can be a bit fleeting. Crushed red berries, mint, white pepper and chalk are some of the many aromas and flavors that race through this taut, finely sculpted Rosé from Philipponnat.
