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2014 Pascal Agrapart Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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The 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru L’Avizoise, from old vines in the Les Robards and Voie d'Epernay lieux-dits, is a wonderfully complex wine. Rich, ample and mineral but also intensely perfumed, the Avizoise has so much going on. Vinification in oak and aging on the cork seems to really bring out soft contours to match the wine's sculpted, translucent feel. This is an especially refined, aromatic expression of Avize, and also one of the most sublime, elegant wines I have tasted from Pascal Agrapart. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2010 Agrapart & Fils Mineral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$199. 99
Bottle
$2399.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Mineral is unsurprisingly the most salty, briny, and mineral inflected wine in the Argapart range. It is a blend of two old vine Grand Cru Chardonnay parcels on the border of Avize and Cramant, and spends 5 years on lees. Disgorged in February 2017 with a dosage of 5g/l.

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Half of this is from Les Champs Boutons in Avize and fermented in tank, while the other half is from similar terroir in Bionnes and Buzons in Cramant, just 100 meters away, and vinified in barrel. It feels unusually concentrated and ripe for the vintage, showing a subtle richness and depth on the palate, yet it’s held within a sleekly chalky frame, its salty, briny minerality increasing in intensity on the finish. It’s a superb edition of this cuvée, warranting at least another five to six years of post-disgorgement age to allow it to show its best.
Peter Liem - www.champagneguide.net

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2012 Pascal Agrapart Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Disgorged March 2019. Avizoise is sourced from vines of up to 60 years old in the clay-rich (argilo-calcaire) coteaux d’Avize vineyards of Les Robarts and Les Gros Yeux. The richer soils in these two neighbouring sites give a deeper, more powerful and textured expression of Avize than the Minéral. Again, the 2012 does not disappoint although it is still tightly wound for now. Expect a super-complex wine with floral and mixed citrus fruit leading to a long, pithy and chalky close. The wine is aged entirely in 600-litre demi-muid, and the fermentation in bottle is carried out under cork rather than crown seal. Dosage is 3 g/L and the 2012 spent around 70 months on lees.

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The 2012 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru L’Avizoise is another riveting wine from Pascal Agrapart. Here, too, the interplay of textural richness and finesse is utterly captivating. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and orchard fruit all develop, but it is the wine's feel and stunning balance that make it impossible to resist a second taste, and then a third. L'Avizoise emerges from old vine parcels in the Robards and Voie d'Epernay lieux-dits. In a word: exceptional!
96 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2011 Agrapart & Fils Venus Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$450. 00
Bottle
$5400.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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Agrapart's 2011 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Vénus Grand Cru is a dream wine. Deceptively medium in body, the Vénus is all about nuance, sensuality and layers. Vibrant and finely sculpted, the 2011 exudes class. Hints of lemon peel, minerals and flowers add complexity, but it is the total package here that is most impressive. Today, the Vénus is dazzling. Vénus emerges from the La Fosse lieu-dit, a site that was first planted in 1959, and that, miraculously, has never been worked with mechanical methods. Disgorged: May 2017 and bottled with no dosage.
95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2012 Agrapart & Fils Mineral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Mineral is unsurprisingly the most salty, briny, and mineral inflected wine in the Argapart range. It is a blend of two old vine Grand Cru Chardonnay parcels on the border of Avize and Cramant, and spends 5 years on lees. Disgorged in March 2019 with a dosage of 5g/l.

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The 2012 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Minéral is superb. Powerful and ample in the glass, the Minéral is both broad on the palate and also somehow incredibly refined in feel, an appealing combination to be sure. There is so much to admire in the 2012, including its exceptional sense of total harmony. Dried flowers, almond, mint and dried apricot are all nicely layered in the glass, but again, it is the wine's poise that is truly mesmerizing. The Minéral is a blend of old-vine fruit taken from sites in Avize (Les Champboutons) and Cramant (Les Bionnes). Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2019.
95 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2012 Agrapart & Fils Venus Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$460. 00
Bottle
$5520.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Disgorged May 2019. This is a very special wine from a very special plot of dirt. It comes from one-third of a hectare of vines in the renowned Avize vineyard called La Fosse. The vines here were planted in 1959 so they are extremely old by Champagne standards. It’s therefore a single parcel cuvée made in tiny quantities each year. The wine is named after the Boulonnais mare, Vénus, that first ploughed the vineyard. Apart from being ploughed by horse, this 0.3-hectare section of La Fosse lies on the very chalkiest portion of the slope near the village, contrasting with the more clay-rich soils of the Avizoise cuvee. Vénus is today one of the truly great cuvées of Champagne; it always shows incredible depth and yet retains finesse and subtlety, with pillowy layers of texture and serious complexity. In a year like 2012, it is mind-blowing. As always it is non-dosé and the 2012 spent over six years on lees. It is a magic, intense wine that can really benefit from decanting when young. It will also benefit further from two or three years further ageing and demands food. Treat it like a great white wine, served at the table with proper wine glasses, and you will be greatly rewarded.

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The 2012 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vénus is ethereal, elusive and eccentric. It is also mesmerizingly beautiful. The expression of fruit is a bit richer and riper than in the other 2012s, with orchard fruit and tropical overtones that give the wine a sense of inner perfume and raciness. Soft curves and striking aromatics make for a stunning Champagne, an impression that is reinforced by the super-refined mousse. Persistent, racy and over, the Vénus is simply fabulous in 2012. Old vines planted in 1959 in the La Fosse lieu-dit inform the Vénus. Non-dosé.
95 Points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2011 Pascal Agrapart Avizoise Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru

Champagne, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

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The 2011 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Avizoise Grand Cru has more than enough brawn and depth to fill out its frame. The richness of fruit of this clay-rich site, along with the flavor complexity that is gained through aging on the cork results in a rich, vinous Champagne built on layers of flavor and vertical structure. As good as the 2011 is today, I would prefer to drink it on the earlier side given the challenges that 2011 presented. This is a superb wine for the year and a real revelation. Old vines in the Les Robarts and La Voie d’Epernay lieu-dits inform the Avizoise. Disgorged: May 2017. Dosage is 5 grams per liter.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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2012 Alexandre Filaine Cuvee Sensuum Vertigo Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Hailing from Damery in the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Alexandre Filaine started out as a side project for Bollinger winemaker Fabrice Gass with production a relatively modest 4000 bottles a year. Taking cues from his time at Bollinger, the 2012 vintage cuvee Sensuum Vertigo is composed of 30% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier, and is vinified in old barrels before ageing under cork for five years. Dosage is a low 5g/L, and there were only 300 bottles produced.

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Alexandre Filaine DMY Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$145. 00
Bottle
$1740.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Hailing from Damery in the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Alexandre Filaine started out as a side project for Bollinger winemaker Fabrice Gass with production a relatively modest 4000 bottles a year. Taking cues from his time at Bollinger, this blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier is fermented in old oak and matured under cork. It also sees no malolactic fermentation and receives 6g/L dosage.

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The NV Brut DMY is based on the same blend as Gass's Cuvée Spéciale, but it sees tirage under natural cork instead of crown cap, and longer maturation sur lattes. Bursting with aromas of pear, toasted brioche, dried fruit, spices, smoke and stone fruit, it's full-bodied, pillowy and concentrated, with an elegantly muscular profile, tangy acids and a long, saline finish. Deep, complex and layered, it's lent complexity both by its longer passage sur lattes and also by the presence of reserve wines and its élevage in old Bollinger barrels, some dating back to the 1920s. Readers who appreciate rich, sapid, patinated, dry Champagnes—the so-called "goût Anglais" historically favored by the English market—will find in the Brut DMY everything they have been looking for. Drink 2021 - 2037.
95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Sep 2021)

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2015 All Saints Moscato

Rutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

ABV: 5.3%

Closure: Stelvin

Believed to have given its name by the Romans as they found its distinctive aroma akin to that of musk, and hence called it Moscato. Made from a blend of grapes from the Muscat family, this variety is enjoyed for its fresh grapey flavours and lively acidity. Packed with crisp, grapey flavour, lush ripe fruit and tingly bubbles or ‘frizzante’ this wine is fresh and lively and oozes universal appeal.

Notes sourced from the winery.

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2015 Allegrini Corte Giara Dry Prosecco

Treviso, ITALY
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

ABV: 11%

Closure: Cork

A dry Prosecco from one of the best known producers of Italian sparkling.
Enjoyed as an aperitif wine and popularised as a key ingredient in cocktails like the "Bellini" and the "Spritz", Italian Prosecco offers an aromatic, crisp and affordable sparkling wine experience. Its subtle flavours of pear, white peach, and honeycomb are best appreciated in the wine's youth.
No tasting notes available.

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Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Brut Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $199.99
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Made from a Pinot Noir base this blend is aged on lees for a period of 36 months and includes 30% reserve wines. It pours with a fluffy white mousse which gradually evaporates to reveal a pale straw coloured base with pale gold tinged edges that's threaded by a fine, persistent bead. Delightful aromas of baked bread and yeast lees combine with pear, baked apple and brioche notes. Rich, mouth filling favours of baked bread, pear and brioche linger over a subtle roasted hazelnut and yeast lees back drop. Full, creamy like feel with chalk tinged acidity. Finishes dry, long and expansive.
Alc. 12%
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The effusive nose of candied citrus, ripe pear and brioche pulls you into this fresh and creamy champagne that hits all the pleasure buttons for a non-vintage Brut. Then the chalky freshness at the finish pulls you back for another sip. Excellent balance! 100% pinot noir. Drink now.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com
Incredible value for a blanc de noirs (100% Pinot Noir) grower Champagne from the grand cru vineyards of Bouzy. It shows gorgeous aromas of stone fruit, citrus and strawberry, with complex brioche nuances, remarkable balance, ongoing elegance and a rich, refined, persistent finish.
92 points
Stacy Slinkard - Decanter (March 2021)

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Andre Clouet No. 3 Brut Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $120.00
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
A fine satiny mousse slowly subsides leaving behind a salmon coloured base that has a very fine and persistent bead coursing through it. Attractive pomegranate and strawberry aromas are intermeshed with yeast lees, baked bread and chalky mineral notes. Full and expansive across the palate, strawberry, yeast lees, raspberry and water melon flavours are sculptured by chalky, mineral infused acidity. Nervy feel. Finishes very dry and refreshingly tense.
Alc. 12%
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A frank, generous and juicy but properly dry rosé champagne that has plenty of pinot noir red-berry character. Enough substance to easily handle the dining table. Long and bright, berry and citrus finish. 100% pinot noir, of which 8% was red wine. Drink now.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Andre Clouet Silver Brut Nature Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $99.99
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Diam Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Silver Brut Nature is a rich yet elegant 100% Pinot Noir expression, bottled with Zero Dosage to highlight the wine's precision. It includes 35% reserve wines, with 10% of the maturation taking place in barrel. A plentiful mousse dissipates to reveal a pale straw to straw coloured base with gold tinged edges. A nimble stream of bubbles flowing to the surface. Bready yeast lees top notes are trailed by oily toast like notes, citrus, almond and subtle brioche. Tense and sculptured yet full and rich across the palate with riveting acidity, flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and citrus overlay a roasted almond and chalky mineral back drop. Bone dry and crisp it finishes long and chalky.
Alc. 12%
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A bold and generous champagne for Brut Nature, the bone-dry finish mellowed by the ripe-apricot character, plus hints of toast and melted butter. Not super-elegant, perhaps, but gives a lot of pleasure and has entirely its own style. 100% pinot noir. Drink now.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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Andre Clouet V6 Experience Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $130.00
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
The V6 Experience combines recent robust vintages with a significant proportion of reserve wines. The blend undergoes maturation on lees in the bottle for 6 years, utilizing a permeable seal that introduces a small amount of oxygen annually. This method results in the wine being released with delightful development and maturity, enhancing the overall intensity of its expression.
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Aged for six years on the second lees, the yellow-golden NV Brut The V6 Experience is a Bouzy Pinot Noir that displays great purity and intensity but also reduction on the mineral-scented nose. This is deep and complex, but it needs all our patience and perhaps even a decanter or at least a big glass and lots of aeration. The palate is rich and powerful, firmly structured, very tight and still astringent on the finish, but there is so much finesse paired with power, concentration and fruit, which give the V6 a promising future. The wine just starts a bit slowly (like a rocket, which is pictured on the label), but it will most probably go very steep in a couple of years. I have ever had this cuvée before, so I can only guess, though. Drink 2021 - 2027.
93+ Points
Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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2014 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.

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2006 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, AUSTRALIA
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.
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The 2006 Brut Dream Vintage is powerful and a touch austere, but pleasantly so, as there is good energy and enough depth to support at least a handful of years of fine drinking once the wine relaxes a bit. This deceptively medium-bodied wine has quite a bit of punch. Drink 2018 - 2026
91 Points
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A rich and almost opulent champagne for lovers of mature chardonnay. As much melted butter as candied-lemon and orange character. Glides over the palate into the very silky finish, the touch of salinity creating a wonderful tension with the creaminess. 100% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
95 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2009 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.
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The 2009 Brut Dream Vintage is a very pretty, expressive Champagne. Hazelnut, dried flowers, spices, mint, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes are all wonderfully laced together. Medium in body, radiant and quite open, the 2009 will drink well upon release. Drink 2018 - 2029.
92 Points
Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2018)
A slew of candied-citrus aromas are married to a full, creamy body and very elegant acidity that carries the richness with ease. Long, gentle finish with plenty of mineral complexity. 100% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
94 Points
JamesSuckling.com (July 2022)

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2015 Andre Clouet Millesime Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $130.00
$115. 00
Bottle
$1380.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
The 2015 vintage is a 50-50 blend of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from low-yielding vines, producing a wine of great concentration and finesse. Bottled at 6g/l dosage.

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2008 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.
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Such a classic Blanc de Blancs champagne with the special elegance, brilliance and minerality of the 2008 vintage. Very well structured, but without the austere acidity structure that some 2008s have. Long and very clean finish that sends you back to the glass. 100% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2012 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.
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Complex toasty and leesy aromas are woven around the rich body of this impressive vintage champagne, which makes a bold statement on the palate, but has a great deal of subtlety. Very long finish with an earthy mystery and great balance. 100% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2016 Andre Clouet Dream Vintage Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
Dream Vintage by Andre Clouet is dedicated to the grand vintages of Champagne. In contrast to their other wines, Dream Vintage is 100% grand cru Chardonnay from their vineyards in Bouzy. Label inspiration comes from the striking colours of Cadillac cars from the 1950's.

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2013 Andre Clouet Millesime Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$105. 00
Bottle
$1260.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

When it comes to Pinot Noir in Champagne, the grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay rank amongst the greatest in the region. And one of the most talented exponents from here is the Clouet family based in Bouzy. Champagne Andre Clouet have been producing Champagne for over two centuries, and under the guidance of Jean Francois Clouet the wines have never looked better. While his wines are exuberant and concentrated, Jean Francois manages to counter this with immaculate finesse and detail on the palate.
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Although this is quite a bold and generous champagne, it has a touch of gooseberry aroma and pronounced acidity from the cooler vintage. Lovely, creamy and ripe finish with a touch of patisserie character. 65% pinot noir and 35% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Andre Clouet Chalky Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $140.00
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Chalk soils have long been considered one of the key resources enabling the Champagne region to produce such intense and refined wines. Aiming to highlight this relationship, Andre Clouet have released a new wine in their range further dialling up the crisp and salty flavours so prevalent in wines from these chalk rich soils. As a 100% Chardonnay cuvee, this initial release of "Chalky" is entirely from the outstanding 2013 vintage, with vineyard sources one third from the southern slopes of the Montagne de Reims, and two thirds on the Cote de Blancs. After pressing, fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks before being aged for seven years in the bottle, disgorged early in 2021 with 6g/L dosage. Expect a lively, salty, mineral inflected wine that is a perfect aperitif or wine to drink alongside fresh oysters.
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Brimming with fresh apple, lemon and wild-berry aromas underlined by a note of freshly baked baguette, this begins so charming, then it turns in a fascinating mineral direction with a pronounced saline quality. The excitement comes from the tension between these two sides of this very distinctive champagne. Very long, chalky finish. 100% chardonnay from the 2013 vintage. Drink now.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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Andre Delorme Cremant de Bourgogne Brut

Burgundy, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2014-2015)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Good white creamy mousse but lacking hold. Pale straw base wine colour. Very fine bead showing good persistence. Aromas of citrus, baked apple and toast. The palate is quite dry with subtle pear flavours followed by some yeasty baked bread and citrus. Crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, yeast lees and baked bread.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc 12%

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Andre Delorme Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc de Blancs

Burgundy, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2014-2015)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Moderate mousse that dissipates relatively quickly. Pale straw coloured base wine with pale gold edges. Very fine bead showing good persistence. The nose displays scents of pear, brioche, citrus and toast. The palate delivers flavours of pear, baked bread, brioche and toast. Clean crisp dry finish with aftertaste of pear, baked bread and citrus.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc 12%

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Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cremant de Jura (LCR19)

Jura, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

La Combe; a tiny hamlet above the village of Rotalier is home to the larger-than-life “Fan Fan” Jean-François Ganevat. Jean-François came back to run the family estate in 1998 after ten years working Burgundy and he combines his passion for the Jura terroir – here ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with a staunch defence of Burgundian techniques; low yields and most recently biodynamic methods for which he has now gained Demeter certification.
In addition to the ‘Estate’ wines there are, since 2013, a group of wines made from grapes purchased from around the region and in others, all are grown by their vigneron friends to their standards, so organic or bio-dynamically farmed and tended. They pay very high prices to get the quality they want. Each of these necogiant wine are made on the property by Jean-François and his small team; from grapes into wine, and have the same Ganevat precision, levity and exquisite texture despite the differing origins of the grapes.
A sparkling crémant made of 100% Chardonnay, from vines farmed organically and harvested by hand. After direct pressing, the wine is matured 24 months on its lees, then bottled for the secondary fermentation: the "prise de mousse" in the bottle. Afterwards, the bottles are aged in racks for more than 24 months. A Brut Nature sparkling wine, with zero dosage.

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Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cremant de Jura (L1826)

Jura, FRANCE
$84. 99
Bottle
$1019.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

La Combe; a tiny hamlet above the village of Rotalier is home to the larger-than-life “Fan Fan” Jean-François Ganevat. Jean-François came back to run the family estate in 1998 after ten years working Burgundy and he combines his passion for the Jura terroir – here ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with a staunch defence of Burgundian techniques; low yields and most recently biodynamic methods for which he has now gained Demeter certification.
In addition to the ‘Estate’ wines there are, since 2013, a group of wines made from grapes purchased from around the region and in others, all are grown by their vigneron friends to their standards, so organic or bio-dynamically farmed and tended. They pay very high prices to get the quality they want. Each of these necogiant wine are made on the property by Jean-François and his small team; from grapes into wine, and have the same Ganevat precision, levity and exquisite texture despite the differing origins of the grapes.
A sparkling crémant made of 100% Chardonnay, from vines farmed organically and harvested by hand. After direct pressing, the wine is matured 24 months on its lees, then bottled for the secondary fermentation: the "prise de mousse" in the bottle. Afterwards, the bottles are aged in racks for more than 24 months. A Brut Nature sparkling wine, with zero dosage.

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Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Rot'Fall'R Pet Nat Blanc

Alsace, FRANCE
$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Crown Seal

La Combe; a tiny hamlet above the village of Rotalier is home to the larger-than-life “Fan Fan” Jean-François Ganevat. Jean-François came back to run the family estate in 1998 after ten years working Burgundy and he combines his passion for the Jura terroir – here ideal for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with a staunch defence of Burgundian techniques; low yields and most recently biodynamic methods for which he has now gained Demeter certification.

In addition to the ‘Estate’ wines there are, since 2013, a group of wines made from grapes purchased from around the region and in others, all are grown by their vigneron friends to their standards, so organic or bio-dynamically farmed and tended. They pay very high prices to get the quality they want

A Pet Nat from Riesling from Alsace – methode ancestrale (bottle fermentation)

Notes sourced from the importer

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Armand de Brignac Rose Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$999. 00
Bottle
$11988.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

New technology, changing consumer values and a willingness to abandon tradition has not only multiplied the creative options available to wine label designers, but has frequently led to 'over-packaging'.

The extravagant presentation of Armand de Brignac has given some critics pause for reflection, one commenting “...the luxuriousness of the package made me afraid I’d subconsciously find the Champagne amazing simply because of its bottle.”

Produced by Champagne Cattier, the brand's first bottling was introduced in 2006 and is identifiable by its distinctive gold bottle with pewter Ace of Spades labels. Like Krug, the Brignac's Brut Gold is a multi-vintage style sourcing fruit from both Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Two other cuvées, a Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs were released in 2008. An appearance in the Jay-Z music video of "Show Me What You Got" prior to the launch of the Armand de Brignac brand sparked wide discussion on sites covering hip-hop and popular culture, following Jay-Z's public fallout with the makers of Cristal Champagne. As a result, Mr. Cattier's brand received more publicity in two weeks than it had in two decades. "I would have never imagined a few months ago that we'd become part of this mysterious and exclusive rap world," he said. "Jay-Z is a remarkable man. I'd like to invite him here to visit the winery."

Subsequent tastings by international wine critics have acknowledged Armand de Brignac as one of the world’s top Champagnes, though it comes with a price to match.

Armand de Brignac Rosé is produced in extremely limited quantities – even by comparison to the boutique Brut Gold.

No tasting notes available.

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Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$1399. 00
Bottle
$16788.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

New technology, changing consumer values and a willingness to abandon tradition has not only multiplied the creative options available to wine label designers, but has frequently led to 'over-packaging'.

The extravagant presentation of Armand de Brignac has given some critics pause for reflection, one commenting “...the luxuriousness of the package made me afraid I’d subconsciously find the Champagne amazing simply because of its bottle.”

Produced by Champagne Cattier, the brand's first bottling was introduced in 2006 and is identifiable by its distinctive gold bottle with pewter Ace of Spades labels. Like Krug, the Brignac's Brut Gold is a multi-vintage style sourcing fruit from both Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Two other cuvées, a Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs were released in 2008. An appearance in the Jay-Z music video of "Show Me What You Got" prior to the launch of the Armand de Brignac brand sparked wide discussion on sites covering hip-hop and popular culture, following Jay-Z's public fallout with the makers of Cristal Champagne. As a result, Mr. Cattier's brand received more publicity in two weeks than it had in two decades. "I would have never imagined a few months ago that we'd become part of this mysterious and exclusive rap world," he said. "Jay-Z is a remarkable man. I'd like to invite him here to visit the winery."

Subsequent tastings by international wine critics have acknowledged Armand de Brignac as one of the world’s top Champagnes, though it comes with a price to match.

Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs is pressed from an exclusive selection of white Chardonnay from famed Grand Cru villages including Cramant, Avize, and Oger. It also counts itself as one of the rarest wines in Champagne, comprising no more than 5% of their small annual production.

No tasting notes available.

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Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
Reduced from $575.00
$475. 00
Bottle
$5700.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

New technology, changing consumer values and a willingness to abandon tradition has not only multiplied the creative options available to wine label designers, but has frequently led to 'over-packaging'.
The extravagant presentation of Armand de Brignac has given some critics pause for reflection, one commenting “...the luxuriousness of the package made me afraid I’d subconsciously find the Champagne amazing simply because of its bottle.”
Produced by Champagne Cattier, the brand's first bottling was introduced in 2006 and is identifiable by its distinctive gold bottle with pewter Ace of Spades labels. Like Krug, the Brignac's Brut Gold is a multi-vintage style sourcing fruit from both Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Two other cuvées, a Rosé and a Blanc de Blancs were released in 2008. An appearance in the Jay-Z music video of "Show Me What You Got" prior to the launch of the Armand de Brignac brand sparked wide discussion on sites covering hip-hop and popular culture, following Jay-Z's public fallout with the makers of Cristal Champagne. As a result, Mr. Cattier's brand received more publicity in two weeks than it had in two decades. "I would have never imagined a few months ago that we'd become part of this mysterious and exclusive rap world," he said. "Jay-Z is a remarkable man. I'd like to invite him here to visit the winery."
No tasting notes available.

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Arras Brut Elite Rose Sparkling

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.9%

Closure: Cork

In 1995, Ed Carr's vision of crafting world-class sparkling wine led him to Tasmania, where he founded House of Arras. The cool climate, pristine environment, and ancient soils make it an ideal location for producing top-quality sparkling wine. The Brut Elite Rosé is a blend of 64% Pinot Noir, 27.4% Chardonnay, and 8.4% Pinot Meunier, sourced from the Derwent and Coal River valleys, the Tamar Estuary, and Pipers River. Pinot Meunier adds texture to the mid-palate, while Pinot Noir brings bright red berry flavors. This cold climate sparkling wine showcases beautiful complexity and structural elegance.
Other Reviews....
I like the complex nose with toasted almonds, strawberries, red cherries and wet stones, as well as light herbs and gentle spice. The fleshy palate has succulent red-fruit flavors and light, nutty complexity. Bold, pinot-driven style here. Transfer method with sourcing from right across Tasmania. Drinking well now.
92 Points
JamesSuckling.com

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2006 Arras Sparkling Rose

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$76. 99
Bottle
$923.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.5%

Other Reviews….
Trophy winner at the Tasmanian Wine Show '17, two-thirds pinot noir, and spent 7 years on yeast lees. Like all Arras wines, it has an extra level of textural and flavour complexity derived partly from the fruit, partly from extended time on lees, balanced by tangy acidity. Drink by 2026.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

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2006 Arras Grand Vintage

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

A top Australian sparkling that possesses wonderful freshness and complexity.

A blend of 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir that has been aged for 7 years. Pours with a white frothy mousse that dissipates to reveal a pale straw, pale gold edged base wine that has a steady stream of very fine bubbles that show excellent persistence. The nose shows excellent intensity and is very Champagne like in its complexity. Aromas of toasty brioche and yeast lees climb their way out of the glass with some biscuity citrus, roasted almond characters also present. The palates very precise and focused opening is offset by a moderate creaminess with flavours of pear, citrus and subtle dried honey overlaid by a distinctive toasty roasted almond character. There’s also baked bread and yeast lees nuances evident. Clean crisp acidity with a very dry finish. Long aftertaste of toast, roasted almonds, citrus, yeast lees and very subtle dried honey. Very Limited Stocks.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2002 Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Minimum 6 bottles

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

‘Rich, creamy and toasty with a nutty finish’
Made from Chardonnay & Pinot Noir this sparkling has spent 10 years on lees. Pours with a white frothy mousse that shows good hold. Once dissipated it reveals a pale straw coloured base wine with pale gold edges. The exceptionally fine bead showing excellent persistence. Yeasty baked bread aromas merge with some toastiness followed by some pear, cashew and light honeyed almond end notes. Rich and creamy the palate features flavours of honeyed roast almonds, yeast lees and toast with following citrus and light hazelnut. Finishes crisp and fresh with a long aftertaste of honeyed roast almonds, yeast lees, toast and hazelnut. Drink over the next 4-5 years. Alc. 13.5%

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Azimut Brut Nature Cava

Penedes, SPAIN
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

"Azimut" is the project of Assis Suriol, who in 2000 returned to his ancestral family vineyards to create a wine that would allow his family to live on the land, and farm in an organic, biodynamic, and sustainable manner. The idea is to make their wine as close to the grape as possible, creating a fresh and immensely drinkable experience. This Organic Cava is produced from 30% Macabeo, 40% Xarel·lo & 30% Parellada from the limestone-rich soils of Penedes in Catalunya. The wine is aged for 10 months in bottle on lees and is disgorged on order (without any dosage), resulting in a dry, complex, and intense aroma.
Alc. 11.5%

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Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne Magnum (1500ml)

Champagne, FRANCE
$190. 00
Bottle
$2280.00 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Found in 1860, Ayala Champagne was purchased by the house of Bollinger in 2005. Investing heavily in the estate they built a new state of the art winery and embarked on a comprehensive modernization program, focusing on quality and precision winemaking. Today both estates continue to run independently of each other maintaining their own identity and style.

Backed by the House of Bollinger, this rich, full yet quite airy Champagne delivers outstanding value.

A blend of 70 different Crus comprised of 55% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier with 43% Reserve wines included. Aged for a minimum of 3 years on lees.
Pours with a frothy mousse that holds well over a pale straw coloured base that has flashes of gold around the edges and a fine, persistent bead. Engulfing the nostrils are aromas of yeast lees, baked bread and citrus followed by some brioche and delicate cashew notes. Rich and full yet quite airy in it’s flow, the palate features mouth filling flavours of baked bread, yeast lees and subtle brioche. Some citrus and cashew nuances also chime in. Vivid acidity with a long, dry chalk tinged finish.
Alc. 12.5%
Other Reviews….
Complex, fresh, layered and classic, a fascinating bouquet with layers of sweet citrus and a deep centered autolysis, white strawberry and white fleshed stone fruits. A delicious wine on the palate with fine a mousse texture, a whisper of white spice and white stone fruits. The acid line is perfect carrying flavours and highlighting the complexities of autolysis. Delicious and lengthy with best drinking from day of purchase through 2032. Outstanding value!
96 points
CamDouglasMS.com
A layered wine with spicy, almost stony, minerality. Salted lemons and oranges. Crisp on the palate with light to medium body and flavors of strawberries and restrained pastry. Chalky mineral aftertaste. Dosage 6 g/L. Disgorged November 2024. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2007 Ayala No. 7 Brut Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
A new cuvée for Ayala that was disgorged in July 2019, the 2007 Brut No. 7 derives from fruit sourced in seven grands crus—Chouilly, Oger, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Aÿ and Verzy—and saw tirage under cork. Offering up aromas of lemon oil, dried white flowers, walnuts and fresh bread, it's full-bodied, vinous and incisive, with a pillowy mousse, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. Drink 2020 - 2037.
94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)
A blend from seven grand crus across the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, this is dry in the classic Ayala style. Its freshness has been tempered by bottle aging although it is by no means mature and still has taught acidity. The mineral texture of the Chardonnay is balanced by the riper structure of the Pinot Noir in an impressive wine. Drink from 2021.
95 points
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

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Ayala Zero Dosage Brut Nature Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier

Champagne, FRANCE
$95. 00
Bottle
$1140.00 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2010-2011)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

This blend is composed of 67% Pinot Noir, 26% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Meunier.
The base wine is made generally from the 2003 vintage, with reserve wines from 2002 added.
Creamy white mousse with good hold. Very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Deep coloured straw base wine. Nose of lees, honeycomb and light cashew. Creamy palate. Light aftertaste of yeast lees and light lemon.
Cellar 2-3 years (2010-2011)
Alc/Vol: 12.5%

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Azahara Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling

Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$9. 99
Bottle
$119.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2014)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

Good white frothy mousse with a pale straw base wine colour and very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Aromas of ripe apples and pears are followed by yeasty characters and a hint of honeysuckle. Refreshing flavours of pear and apple are followed by some yeasty characters and citrus. Clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, citrus and light yeastiness.
Drink now.
Alc 12%

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2019 Babo Prosecco Rose DOC

Friuli, ITALY
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

This is 89% Glera and 11% Pinot Noir blend from vineyards on the alluvial soils of San Martino al Tagliamento near Pordenone in Fruili. Winemaker Justin Bubb crafts his Prosecco rosé in the regionally traditional Charmat method and leaves the blend on lees to build further complexity.
Pours well with a frothy white mousse that sits over a salmon pink tinged base that has a steady bead flowing through it. A fragrant mix of strawberry and citrus scents rise out of the glass with notes of baked pear and subtle sherbet also evident. Nicely fruited and refreshing the palate has flavours of winter strawberries and pear over citrus and faint bready elements. Smooth mid palate feel with mouth watering acidity and a tasty finish.
Drink now.
Alc. 11.5%

Other Reviews….
While we have been able to enjoy Australian-made prosecco rose for a couple of years, the home of the grape – Italy – approved production only last year. The wait, it must be said, has been worth it.
BABO is claiming bragging rights as one of the first prosecco roses to be available in Australia and, what’s more, that it has been made to suit Australian tastes in that it is a brut style (ie. less than 12 grams of sugar/litre).
To label a wine Prosecco rose D.O.C., producers are obliged to follow a number of rules, the most important relating to the grapes. The only grapes permitted are glera (originally called prosecco) and between 10-15% of the red pinot nero (pinot noir) grape which provides the blush. I like the concept of a vintage prosecco rose, it not only gives extra cred to prosecco and the house style but ensures a potentially longer ageing – and therefore drinking – period. The clear bottle is marketing gold. The wine’s pretty pale, dusty pink blush will walk off the shelves once drinkers catch an eye full. It’s reassuringly classy to look at. Ditto the taste.This is a delicate sparkling with a pulsating bubble, intense mousse and the lifted scent of musk, nougat, strawberry and red berries. Juicy to taste with a light, fruit tingle sweetness amid the musk-confection, red fruits and nougat. So fine it almost melts in the mouth with a brisk, fine-edged acidity. And it’s well-priced.
Molto bene!
93 points
Jeni Port – Winepilot.com

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Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other reviews... [tasted 2016] True to the character of Coonawarra cabernet, this is a cuvee that sings with all the complexity of deep reserves, a blend from '14 back to '95. Black- and redcurrant fruit meets dark chocolate and notes of red capsicum on a long and bright finish. Firm, fine tannins are well handled and promise a long future. A standout in the sparkling cabernet stakes.
92 points - James Hallidays Wine Companion
First tasted August 2007 This wine should impress, but fails to do so – the base wine has been blended from 8 vintages of Reserve wines and kept on lees for 5 months. The wine starts badly, there is virtually no mousse and very little bead – in fact it could barely be described as being spritzig. Deep crimson colour with deep crimson hue. Hints of chocolate and spice on the nose, with a slight effervescent sensation on the palate. Dry tannins overwhelm the fruit component. Aftertaste of plum and stewed fruit.
Drink (2007)
Alc/Vol: 14% Rated: 71 points

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2020 Bandini Prosecco Rose DOC

Veneto, ITALY
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2022)

ABV: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Bandini are a new specialist Prosecco producer based in Valdobbiadene. Made in an extra dry style this Prosecco has all the classic freshness and vibrancy one expects from the wines of the region. A nicely balanced mousse sits over a very pale salmon pink coloured base with a nibble stream of tiny bubbles rising to the surface. Delicate pear and strawberry scents mix with light yeasty notes and blood orange. Vibrant peach and strawberry fruits are underpinned by tangy citrus and subtle sherbet characters. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a stimulating aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 11.5%

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Champagne Barons de Rothschild

Champagne, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 12%

Closure: Cork

A buoyant fluffy white mouse sits over a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold tints around the outskirts. Exceptionally fine and persistent bead. Complex and refined with aromatics of yeast lees, baked bread and pear meld into buttered brioche like notes, light citrus and cashew. Creamy yet airy, the sophisticated palate is richly flavoured with yeast lees, pear, citrus, biscuity cashew like characters and brioche. Deep and expansive it finishes dry and crisp with a long lacy aftertaste that’s all class.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%

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2018 Barringwood Classic Cuvee

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$47. 99
Bottle
$575.88 Dozen

ABV: 12.4%

Closure: Diam Cork

Barringwood Vineyard, established in 1993, located in central northern Tasmania, boasts one of the longest growing seasons in Tasmania.
Barringwood’s 2018 Classic Cuvee is made from handpicked fruit from their original Lower Barrington vineyard, where vines up to 30 years old overlook the Don Valley and Bass Strait. The mild growing season helps retain the natural acidity essential for premium sparkling wines. The 2018 vintage is a blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay, and 13% Pinot Meunier.

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2015 Bauchet Memoire Vintage Brut Premier Cru Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

A blend with 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs (Grauves) and the Montagne de Reims (Bisseuil). Aged in Bauchet’s cellars for a minimum of 5 years before disgorgement.
An incredible buy when one considers the rarity of sub $100 vintage Champagne in today’s market.
A buoyant fluffy mousse subsides to reveal a pale straw to straw coloured base that has pale gold edges and a nibble stream of fine bubbles coursing through it. Classic Champagne aromatics with yeast lees, baked bread and brioche scents flowing through the nostrils. Ample in its intensity with trailing notes of pear, cashew and subtle oily toast like elements. Rich mouth filling flavours of pear, baked bread and brioche have an expansive feel across the creamy textured palate. Yeast lees, citrus and delicate oily toast like characters linger underneath. Crisp acidity finishing long, well endowed and complex. Terrific value.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2013 Bauchet Saint Nicaise Vintage Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne

Champagne, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Named after the 11th Bishop of Reims, Saint-Nicaise is Bauchet’s flagship Champagne. A 100% Chardonnay blend sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in the Cote des Blancs (Grauves) and the Montagne de Reims (Bisseuil), it’s aged for a minimum of 5 years before disgorgement.
Pours with a frothy white mousse that holds well over a pale straw, pale gold tinged base that has a fine persistent bead flowing through it. The nose presents a classic Champagne sniff with alluring scents of baked bread, yeast lees and toasty citrus like notes engulfing the senses. Brioche and subtle dried honey aromas ensue. Sculptured yet rich, citrus, yeast lees and baked bread characters form the core of the flavour profile which is underpinned by a spine of vivid acidity that lends tension to the long brisk finish. Adding complexity are notions of roasted almond, faint honeyed characters and a chalky oyster shell like salinity. Concludes long, crisp and chiselled.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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