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: Gerard Perseval
Gérard Perseval combines his extensive knowledge of biodynamic viticulture and his profound respect for nature to create structured and complex wines, treasures in bottles capable of exciting the senses.
Producer: Jacquesson
The NV Extra-Brut Cuvée No. 744 is soft, open-knit and caressing. The natural radiance of the vintage 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
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: 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: 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....
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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 houses to vary the level of dosage according to the bottle size and release date, but DP is notoriously tight-lipped on such matters, so it is impossible to know for sure.
Producer: Moet Chandon
The 1996 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque has really come around since I last tasted it some months ago. Up until recently, the 1996 was hard as nails. Over the last few months things have developed for the better, as the fruit is now much more expressive, within the context of the year, of course. The 1996 Oenothèque remains compact, but today there is great...
Producer: Marie Demets
La Foret 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...
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. The Champagne Extra Brut Brisefer is a Chardonnay wine by Domaine Dehours.
Producer: Krug
The 169ème Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée was created from the 2013 vintage. To create this Édition, the Chef de Caves sought to accentuate the fullness and wonderful aromatic elegance of the year with wines from different plots and from 10 different vintages. The care devoted to the vineyards and the attention paid by Krug to the unique properties of each...
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 2013 Avize Cham Cain captures an intriguing combination of the richness of the year and the clean, mineral inflections that are such signatures of Avize.
Producer: Jacquesson
The Cuvée No. 742, based on the 2014 vintage, is a gorgeous wine. In this release, the Cuvée seems especially marked by Pinot in both its flavor profile and texture. The 700-series Champagnes are often superb; the 742 is an especially fine edition.
Producer: Dehours et Fils
The 2016 Extra-Brut Millésime is another fabulous wine from Dehours. Rich with tropical overtones and ripe fruit, the 2016 is wild and exotic from the first taste. More importantly, it avoids the awkward notes that afflict so many wines in this vintage. The 2016 is rich and intense but also wonderfully light on its feet. The blend is equal parts Meunier...
Producer: Jacquesson
"No champagne house today is on a trajectory of ascent as steep as Jacquesson, which has leapt from ranking among Champagne's top 20 houses to a lofty position among its top 10". Tyson Stelzer
Producer: Dehours et Fils
Since 1996, Jérome Dehours has given life back to a beautiful 14 hectare estate in the Marne Valley in Champagne. Inspired by the great Anselme Selosse, Jérome started with organically-grown vineyards by way of expressing each of the magnificent terroirs he has at hand.
Producer: Marie Demets
The Champagne Tradition from Marie Demets in Cote des Bar offers a delightful sensory experience. It presents a pale golden hue with delicate effervescence dancing in the glass. On the nose, it entices with aromas of crisp green apples, ripe pear, and hints of citrus zest, complemented by subtle floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle.
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: Marie Demets
The Singularité Pinot Blanc 100% showcases a pale golden color with a fine, persistent stream of bubbles, reflecting its quality craftsmanship. On the nose, enticing aromas of ripe orchard fruits such as golden apple and pear are complemented by delicate floral notes of white blossoms and a hint of toasted brioche.
Producer: Bouquin Dupont Fils
The 2016 Fût Chêne Cuvée Jarod is a very elegant and intriguing champagne; it is a wine that captivates with precision and balance with notes of ripe lemon, cedar and fine honey notes. Once again an incredible champagne from a unique winery.
Producer: Dehours et Fils
Light yellow. Intense, mineral-tinged citrus fruit on the nose, with notes of anise and iodine adding complexity. Taut and wiry in the mouth, offering green apple and bitter lime pith flavors that take on a deeper melon quality with air.
Producer: Moet Chandon
The 1998 Dom Pérignon comes across as somewhat two-dimensional and lacking the sheer cut of the 2000. There is plenty of ripeness in the fruit, but not quite the definition and verve of the finest vintages. This looks to be a relatively early-drinking Dom Pérignon.
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 houses to vary the level of dosage according to the bottle size and release date, but DP is notoriously tight-lipped on such matters, so it is impossible to know for sure.
