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Nothing quite matches the sparkle and sensation of fine bubbles dancing across the tongue. However, not everyone can drink Champagne on a regular basis. That's why we also stock affordable, quality Loire Valley sparklings, Prosecco, Sparkling reds and more, tasting hundreds of examples each year to bring you the best at any given price point.

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    Adrien Renoir Le Terroir Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $195. 00
    Bottle
    $2340.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

    Le Terroir is a blend of 50% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from his village in Verzy, and the soil here is chalk with clay topsoil. Starting with a base vintage, this is supplemented with 20% reserve from the previous year. The wine is fermented in neutral oak with native yeasts, undergoes full malolactic, before spending around 11 months in barrel and 24 months on lees in bottle. Dosage is very low, under 2g/L.

    Other Reviews....
    Disgorged in April 2021 with 1.6 grams per liter dosage, Renoir's NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Terroir (2018 base) is showing very well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of nashi pear, crisp yellow orchard fruit, clear honey and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered but tightly wound core of fruit that's girdled by bright acids and animated by a pinpoint mousse, it will reward at least a year or two on cork with greater range and plenitude, and it will live for a lot longer. Drink 2021 - 2038.
    93+ points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)

    Composed of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the base wine from 2020, the NV Champagne Assemblage Terroir Extra Brut pours a copper straw hue and comes entirely from the village of Verzy. Lush with ripe fruit, the NV Champagne Assemblage Terroir Extra Brut is all about its pure and rich liqueur, which is hard to resist, offering aromas of Bing cherry, fresh peach, and dewy fresh flowers. Inviting on the palate, it is clean and lifted, with nothing heavy or imposing about it, and is balanced with a pillowy mousse. Drink 2024-2034.
    92 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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    Adrien Renoir Les Annees Solera Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $360. 00
    Bottle
    $4320.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

    Adrien started this solera in 2013, and is 100% Verzy Pinot Noir. First released in 2021, the wine spends 24 months on lees in bottle prior to disgorgement.

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    Disgorged in March 2021 with one gram per liter dosage, Renoir's new NV Solera Les Années derives from a solera established in 2013. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, dried white flowers, mandarin orange, white cherries and freshly baked bread, it's medium to full-bodied, seamless and vinous, with a bright spine of acidity, a pretty pinpoint mousse and a long, saline finish. Youthfully tightly wound, I can't wait to see how it performs with a few years on cork. Drink 2021 - 2035.
    93+ points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2022)

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    2018 Adrien Renoir Les Montants Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $330. 00
    Bottle
    $3960.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

    While Les Montants is planted to both Pinot Noir (70%) & Chardonnay (30%), the extremely chalky site with shallow soil is best suited to Chardonnay, which is separated out for this bottling. The old selection massale vineyard was planted in 1961. The wine spends 36 months on lees before disgorgement at very low Extra Brut levels around 1g/L.

    Other Reviews....
    A powerful wine from Adrien Renoir, entirely produced from Chardonnay vines planted in 1962, the 2018 Champagne Les Montants pours a straw hue and delivers lightly wild aromas of tangy lemon candies, fresh yellow apple, and hay. Inviting and rounded on the palate, it takes on more focus and crystalline energy than the nose would suggest, with a pillowy mouse, an elegant mouthfeel, a silky texture, and a ripe feel through the finish. This very distinctive and powerful wine from Adrien Renoir is drinking well now and will continue to drink well over the next 10-15 years.
    94 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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    2018 Adrien Renoir Les Epinettes Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $330. 00
    Bottle
    $3960.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

    Les Epinettes is 100% Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted selection massale in 1971 where the soils are primarily clay-limestone with some chalk. Raised 100% in older barrels, the wine spends 36 months on lees before disgorged at very low Extra Brut levels around 1g/L.

    Other Reviews....
    Entirely Pinot Noir, the 2018 Champagne Les Epinettes has a rich straw hue and a seductive cologne of bergamot, clove, currants, and kirsch. Continuing to the palate, it is saturated and full-bodied, with its pillowing mousse creating a weightless feel before it becomes more savory, with notable salinity, a glycerol-rich texture, and notes of citrus oils. A serious wine, it will hold up over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2024-2040.
    94 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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    2018 Adrien Renoir Les Vignes Goisses Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $330. 00
    Bottle
    $3960.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Adrien Renoir is one the brightest new talents to emerge from Champagne in recent years. Working with his father Vincent for several years at their 7 hectare domaine in Verzy, in 2019 the wines were re-launched under his name, and in quick time has caught the attention of educated Champagne drinkers the world over. One of the first changes he insisted on was abandoning herbicides completely, and the estate vineyards are certified organic as of 2020. Oak use too has increased, along with more focus on specific parcels for his lieu-dits bottlings. In the cellar fermentations occur with native yeasts, lees stirring is practiced, and there is no sulphur used at bottling.

    Les Vignes Goisses is a very special bottling of 100% Pinot Meunier from a vineyard planted selection massale in 1962. This parcel is defined by its sandy soils over a clay-limestone base. After 36 months on lees this is disgorged with zero dosage.

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    2014 Pascal Agrapart Mineral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru Magnum (1500ml)
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $699. 00
    Bottle
    $8388.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

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    The 2014 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Minéral is a powerful, intense Champagne that captures all of the natural power of these old vines in Avize and Cramant. Aptly named, the Minéral is infused with tremendous mineral and soil inflections that give a real feeling of gravitas. Crushed rocks, slate, chalk and citrus accents are some of the many nuances that emerge with a bit of time in the glass. This release is fabulous. It is also a reticent wine, though, so at least a year or two in bottle will help soften. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020.
    94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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    Agrapart & Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru Magnum (1500ml)
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $480. 00
    Bottle
    $5760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Unlike most so-called prestige cuvées, Terroirs is produced from only great sites and is 100% Grand Cru. The fruit comes from four villages in the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Oger, and Oiry. The vines average 40 years of age, and Agrapart uses between 50-60% reserve wine. After a natural fermentation, half of the wine is matured in large format, neutral oak and then spends up to 48 months on lees. Dosage is limited to 5g/l and disgorgement is carried out by hand.

    A plentiful mousse sits comfortably over a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold edges and is finely threaded by a delicate bead that shows great persistence as it rises to the surface. The nose exemplifies a classic Champagne sniff featuring rich, toasty notes of oily baked bread, yeast lees, honeyed cashew, roast almonds and hints of citrus. Remarkably fresh and possessing an elegant creaminess, mouthfilling toasty baked bread, yeast lees and citrus flavours show great richness over a back drop of light oily characters, traces of honeyed cashew and roasted almonds. Dry crisp finish with a long oily toast, baked bread, yeast lees, citrus and roasted almond aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    Pascal Agrapart Complantee Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $240. 00
    Bottle
    $2880.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Please note: Disgorgement dates can vary. Please contact the store if you would like to check which disgorgement is currently available.

    Other Reviews....
    The NV Extra Brut Grand Cru Complantée emerges from a parcel in Avize interplanted with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Arbane, Petit Meslier and Chardonnay. Exotic and beguiling in the glass, the Complantée is absolutely gorgeous. Kirsch, red plum, rose petal and spice give the wine striking aromatic intensity and lovely inner perfume. The red grapes seem especially expressive in this release. The Complantée is not an obvious wine, rather it is a Champagne of translucent finesse. This release is a blend of equal parts 2017 and 2016, vinified in neutral oak. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2020. Drink 2020-2028.
    94 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    This has a pretty nose of white flowers, daffodils, blanched almonds, lemons, white grapefruit and salted peanuts. Bright and full of personality with very fine bubbles. Open and vibrant. Made from a field blend of 6 varieties, co-fermented in barriques. Chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier, arbanne, petit meslier and pinot blanc. 80% 2019 and 20% 2018. 5g/L dosage. 26 months on the lees. Disgorged May 2022. 4,000 bottles made. Drink now.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    Agrapart & Fils 7 Crus Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Agrapart's 7 Crus is a blend of seven Cote des Blancs villages; Avize, Cramant, Oger, Oiry, Avenay Val d’Or, Bergeres-les-Vertus, and Mardeuil. This cuvee is the only wine in the range to not be 100% Chardonnay, coming in at 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, all from their estate owned vineyards.

    Other Reviews....
    Agrapart’s NV Brut 7 Crus is simply gorgeous. Rich, creamy and inviting, the 7 Crus hits all the right notes. The 7 Crus doesn’t quite have the focus or energy of the top wines here, but it is incredibly delicious, approachable and relatively easy to find. This may very well be the finest release of the 7 Crus I have ever tasted since this cuvée debuted a few years ago. The 7 Crus is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. This release is equal parts 2015 and 2014. Don’t miss it! Dosage is 7 grams per liter. 
    93 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

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    Agrapart & Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $199. 00
    Bottle
    $2388.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Unlike most so-called prestige cuvées, Terroirs is produced from only great sites and is 100% Grand Cru. The fruit comes from four villages in the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Oger, and Oiry. The vines average 40 years of age, and Agrapart uses between 50-60% reserve wine. After a natural fermentation, half of the wine is matured in large format, neutral oak and then spends up to 48 months on lees. Dosage is limited to 5g/l and disgorgement is carried out by hand.

    A plentiful mousse sits comfortably over a pale straw coloured base that has pale gold edges and is finely threaded by a delicate bead that shows great persistence as it rises to the surface. The nose exemplifies a classic Champagne sniff featuring rich, toasty notes of oily baked bread, yeast lees, honeyed cashew, roast almonds and hints of citrus. Remarkably fresh and possessing an elegant creaminess, mouthfilling toasty baked bread, yeast lees and citrus flavours show great richness over a back drop of light oily characters, traces of honeyed cashew and roasted almonds. Dry crisp finish with a long oily toast, baked bread, yeast lees, citrus and roasted almond aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 12%


    Previous reviews....
    Disgorged March 2019. Pours with a frothy white mousse that shows good buoyancy. Pale straw with tinges of pale gold to the base wine colour. Very fine bead showing excellent persistence. Lifted aromatics with pear well meshed to yeast lees and toast followed by refined cashew and citrus scents. The palate combines fresh citrus flavours with well integrated yeast lees and toasted brioche characters over light cashew and mineral. Dry crisp finish with a sense of creaminess to the mid palate. Full yet with good tension and length concluding with a long citrusy baked bread, yeast lees, light toast and cashew aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc 12%
    95 points

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    Airlie Bank NV Yarra Cuvee
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    The NV Yarra Cuvee is a mix of mostly Chardonnay with a dash of Pinot Noir from the Napoleone Vineyard. It combines one part from an older reserve base tank (dating back to 2010) and one part from the current vintage. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, an addition of a touch of new oak, and brandy spirit.

    Other Reviews....
    80/20% chardonnay/pinot noir. Charmat method, with the NV wine sitting on full lees in tank. 6g/L dosage. A pale, bright green gold. Excellent bang for your buck here. Citrus, honey, some red fruits and just enough freshly baked biscuits to make it interesting. The palate is just dry enough, finishing clean and crisp.
    90 Points
    Philip Rich - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    Alpha Box & Dice Tarot Prosecco
    Murray Darling, Vic, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Crown Seal

    Alpha Box & Dice, located in McLaren Vale, is undertaking a "Wine Alphabet" project where each 'letter' represents a distinct winemaking venture, aiming to create a comprehensive collection of wines that showcase the various styles and grape varieties found in the well-known wine regions of South Australia, such as McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and the Barossa Valley.
    Gently pressed to tank where it is fermented cool and matured for 6 months on lees before being blended with reserve wine. The wine is secondary fermented in tank (charmat method) to achieve carbonation, before being transferred to bottle.

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    Alpino Prosecco
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Crown Seal

    A fluffy white mousse shows good staying power over a pale straw coloured base that has an exceptionally fine bead flowing through it. Aromas of pear, citrus and red apple mix with some lees like notes. Refreshing pear and red apple fruits drive the palate. Light airy mouthfeel with some citrus and delicate bready characters also evident. Finishes dry and crisp with a stimulating aftertaste that has a touch of sherbet to it.
    Alc. 11%

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    Andre Clouet V6 Experience Grand Cru Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    Reduced from $120.00
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 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.

    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.

    Other Reviews....
    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

    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.

    Other Reviews....
    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.

    Other Reviews....
    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.

    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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    Andre Clouet Un Jour de 1911 Grand Cru Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    Reduced from $199.00
    $170. 00
    Bottle
    $2040.00 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.

    Un Jour de 1911... is a call back to the golden age of France in the early 20th century. Inspiration comes from a precious few bottles of Clouet Champagne that were uncovered after spending 80 years hidden in a small cellar.

    Other Reviews....
    The NV Un jour de 1911... is another 100% Bouzy Pinot Noir with an ancient label design. The shining golden-colored cuvée combines ripeness, complexity and finesse with intensity and elegance on both the nose and palate. It's a powerful and rich yet very fine and balanced Champagne with great freshness and complex length. It is juicy and intense but also highly delicate, and its mineral tension and persistent finish make it a first-class wine for elaborate dishes. A great Champagne, with a label that doesn't give any more detailed information regarding vintages or disgorgement date, but we know it's always a 50/50 blend of three vintages (including one great millésime at least 10 years old) and reserve wines from a solera system. I tasted the wine as a Brut with Clouet's German importer in Bremen. You shouldn't drink it too early, as it would be a waste of its talents. Drink 2021 - 2033.
    96 points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)

    A rich and expansive champagne with tons of mature aromas of dried fruit (apricots!) and candied orange. Teeters on the edge of decadence, but has enough vitality to stay on the right side of that line. Plenty of textural complexity on the palate and a long, chalky finish that keeps giving and giving. Spot-on balance. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    Andre Clouet Chalky Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 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.

    Other Reviews....
    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 Clouet Grande Reserve Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A frothy white mousse slowly disperses to reveal a pale straw to pale gold coloured base that has a very fine and persistent bead. Ripe pear and subtle dried honey aromas are followed by some toasty lees characters with hints of strawberry and brioche as end notes. Racy and tense the palate has pear, yeast lees and citrus flavours supported by stimulating acidity with elements of delicate almond and oily baked bread on the crisp very dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, yeast lees, lightly roasted almond, citrus and baked bread.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12%

    Other Reviews....
    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)

    The NV Brut Grand Réserve Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from Bouzy. It's pure, fresh, fine and aromatic on the nose and round and delicate on the palate. The fruit-intense finish is chalky-mineral and stimulatingly fresh in its salty finesse and elegant yeastiness. Nice lemon juice flavors give an extra kick of refreshment. This is a picture-book NV Brut. No indication of disgorgement given. Tasted with Jean-François Clouet's German importer in Bremen.
    91 Points
    Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (April 2021)



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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%

    Armand de Brignac Brut Gold Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $575. 00
    Bottle
    $6900.00 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.
    No tasting notes available.


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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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    • 94
    Arras Brut Elite Sparkling
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    A bountiful creamy white mousse sits over a pale straw coloured base that has flecks of pale gold to the edges. Very fine and persistent bead. Nosing reveals pear and baked bread aromas which intermingle with hints of honeyed toast like notes and yeast lees. Tightly knit the palate possesses mouth watering acidity and finishes very dry with a moderate creaminess to the finish. Flavours of pear and toast interact with baked bread, citrus and yeast lees characters. Concludes with good tension and an aftertaste of lightly honeyed pear, toast, baked bread, traces of almond and yeast lees.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • Organic
    • Biodynamic
    Azimut Brut Nature Cava
    Penedes, SPAIN
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 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%

    • Biodynamic
    • Organic
    Azimut Brut Nature Rosat Cava
    Penedes, SPAIN
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 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 Rose Cava is produced from 50% Grenache & 50% Mourvedre 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 and complex sparkling with a delicate bouquet of strawberries.
    Alc. 11.5%

    • 94
    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 Brut Majeur Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2020-2021)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork
    A blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier with an average of 3 years ageing on lees. A fine satiny mousse sits over a straw, pale gold edged base wine that’s delicately threaded by a very persistent bead. Rich yeasty baked bread aromas fill the nostrils with roasted almonds, toast and dried honey also present. Impressive richness and palate length with mouth filling flavours of yeast lees, baked bread and roasted almonds prevalent over subtle dried honey, oily toast and citrus characters. Finishes dry and creamy like with refreshing acidity and a long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12%
    • 91
    Babo Prosecco DOC
    Friuli, ITALY
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Made from 100% Glera grapes from a young vineyard in Friuli's San Martino al Tagliamento, a village that has only recently been granted Prosecco status.

    A fluffy white mousse holds well over a watery base that shows subtle flecks of green around the outskirts and an exceptionally fine bead flows with good persistence. Pear and apple aromas mix with sherbet and citrus. Satiny and fresh in its feel, red apple and pear fruits are to the fore with lemon sherbet and talc characters lying underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a refreshing aftertaste.
    Alc. 11.5%

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    Balgownie Premium Cuvee Brut
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    This sparkling pours well delivering a white creamy mousse that shows good hold. Very fine and persistent bead with a pale straw base wine colour. The nose displays fruity aromas of grapefruit, baked apple and citrus. Clean crisp refreshing palate with relatively straight forward flavours of grapefruit citrus and some lees characters. Clean crisp finish with aftertaste of grapefruit and citrus.
    Drink now (2011).
    Alc 12.5%

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    Barons de Rothschild Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    Superb white creamy mousse showing excellent hold. Pale straw base wine colour with exceptionally fine bead showing outstanding persistence. On the nose strong baked bread and yeast lees characters combine with some toastiness, cashew and citrus. The palate possesses good richness with yeasty baked bread flavours dominate followed by some creamy cashew, toast and a faint touch of hazelnut. Creamy mouthfeel with a clean dry finish. Long rich yeasty baked bread, toast and light hazelnut aftertaste.
    Alc 12%

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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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    Bauchet Origine Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay (25% of which are reserve wines), it spends a minimum of 24 months on lees before being disgorged. A very frothy mousse sits atop a pale straw coloured base that possesses an exceptionally fine bead and persistent bead. Aromas of pear and yeast lees meld into baked apple and bready cashew like notes. Rich pear, bready characters and yeast lees have a creamy feel with cashew and subtle baked apple characters ensuing. Dry refreshing finish with a bready yeast lees, citrus, apple and cashew aftertaste. Great value.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 94
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    Bauchet Signature Brut Champagne Premier Cru
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Established in 1920 the Bauchet family estate covers 34 hectares spread out on 7 different terroirs. The vineyards are located in the Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims and in the Côte des Bar. These direct imports are a great alternative to the big houses of Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon and the like, with their distinctive packaging, quality and keen pricing making them exceptional value for Premier Cru Champagne.

    A blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir (of which 20% are reserve wines) sourced from Bauchet’s premier cru vineyards located in the Cotes des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The wine is aged for a minimum of 36 months on lees before being disgorged.

    Fluffy white, the mousse shows good hold over a pale straw coloured base that has tinges of pale gold around the edges. Very fine and persistent bead. The nose dispels top notes of yeast lees and citrus, with baked bread, light pear and traces of apple also chiming in. Graceful with a light oily feel, flavours of baked bread and yeast lees dominate over pear, citrus and faint cashew. Finishes dry and crisp with a lengthy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 94
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    Bauchet Contraste Blanc de Pinot Noir Extra Brut Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Made with a low dosage from 100% Pinot Noir, 25% being reserve wines, Contraste sees a minimum of 24 months ageing before being disgorged. Good foamy mousse with a pale straw, pale gold coloured base finely threaded by a very persistent bead. Rich, toasty yeast lees aromas merge into baked bread notes with subtle winter strawberry, citrus and brioche also evident. Slightly tighter and leaner as well as drier than the Origine, the palate features a complex flavour profile of oily baked bread, yeast lees, citrus, subtle toasty characters and pear within an elegant airy mouthfeel. Very dry, racy and tightly knit finish with a sculptured medium to long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Gran Cuvee Brut
    Lombardia, ITALY
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2004-2005)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    This is very dry and chalky with lemon-rind and dried-pear character. Medium-fine bubbles give form to the wine. It’s full and flavorful with a nice, dry finish. Drink now.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com (July 2020)

    A minerally version, with accents of petrol and brine on the nose transitioning to flavors of crunchy pear, candied lemon zest and almond biscotti on the palate. It's fresh and balanced, with a crisp, lacy mousse and more mineral character singing on the finish.
    90 Points
    Alison Napjus - The Wine Spectator (December 2020)

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    Bellussi Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
    Valdobbiadene, ITALY
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Cork

    Good white creamy mousse with pale straw base wine colour. Very fine bead showing good persistence. Delicate aromas of citrus, grapefruit and biscuit. Flavoursome palate of citrus, grapefruit, biscuit and light sherbet followed by a dry crisp finish. Lacking some complexity. Aftertaste of citrus, grapefruit, toast and sherbet.
    Drink now (2011).
    Alc 11.0%

    • 94
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    Benedicte et Stephane Tissot Indigene Cremant du Jura
    Jura, FRANCE
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Stéphane Tissot is a tireless and vigorous promoter of individual sites and natural wines. He brings technological experience from his work in Australia and South Africa, and combines this with his ruthless yield reduction philosophy and very serious 'small batch' winemaking which is carried out as naturally as possible. Tissot plants mostly on clay and limestone, all sites are farmed biodynamically and yields are kept low, averaging only 30 h/l per hectare. Ferments are allowed to commence naturally and the still wines are bottled without filtration and little or no SO2 is added across the board. Vibrancy and fruit presence is a signature across all his wines. Given Stéphane is constantly experimenting and obsessively seeking improvements; he is at the forefront of the Jura revolution and produces terroir-driven wines of depth, intensity, interest and undeniable quality.

    While Stéphane Tissot is widely praised for his terroir driven expressions of Vin Jaune among the other wines from his home in the Jura, this sparking is no afterthought on his part. Indigène Cremant du Jura is a serious effort deserving to be mentioned alongside the finest grower Champagnes of France. Based on the 2018 vintage, the blend is 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 5% Poulsard, and 5% Trousseau, and was bottled with no dosage in June 2021.

    Other Reviews....
    The sparkling 2018 Crémant du Jura Indigène is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 5% each Poulsard and Trousseau fermented in equal parts in tank and wood. The second fermentation in bottle was produced adding unfermented vin de paille (sweet) and vin de paille in fermentation (yeasts). This wine is sold without any added dosage and very low sulfur. It has a copper-like color, like a blanc de noirs, and a very expressive nose, very floral (orange blossom), with some vin de paille echoes. It's a serious sparkling wine, elegant with finesse and nuance, nicely balanced and with very small bubbles. This is simply fantastic. Drink 2021 - 2026.
    94 points
    Luis Gutiérrez - Wine Advocate (May 2021)

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    Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    Reduced from $150.00
    $120. 00
    Bottle
    $1440.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Vincent and Raphaël work with a range of Champagne terroirs, mostly in the north of the region near Reims. The quality starts with thoughtful viticulture and low yields from a high percentage of old vines many planted in the 1960s and 1970s. Since the brothers took over the operation from their father in 2004, all chemical herbicide use was stopped and returned to labour intensive manual cultivation of their vines. In the cellar they employ long, natural fermentations and extended aging on lees. Parcels are vinified separately, and three-quarters of the production spends time in 350-litre barrels, while the reserve wines are held in demi-muids of 600 litres. Unusually, bottle aging is mostly under cork for the second fermentation (tirer à liege). The brothers believe this allows slightly more oxygen to get to the wine, resulting in Champagnes with finer bubbles and seamless texture. None of the wines go through malolactic fermentation. Bottling occurs without filtration and disgorgement is still done entirely by hand.

    Please note: Disgorgement dates can vary. Please contact the store if you would like to check which disgorgement is currently available.

    Other Reviews....
    Disgorged in July 2020 with seven grams per liter dosage, the NV Brut Réserve (2018 base) is the latest rendition of this wine. Bursting with aromas of orange oil, crisp orchard fruit and fresh bread, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and gourmand, with tangy acids and an enveloping, pillowy profile. Drink 2020 - 2030.
    92 points
    William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Apr 2021)

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    2019 Best's Great Western Sparkling Shiraz
    Great Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Crown Seal

    Sparkling Shiraz is a unique Australian wine that’s synonymous with the Great Western region having been in production since the early 1900’s. The base wine for this cuvee is left on yeast lees in bottle for 24 months or more and disgorged in the traditional method. The dosage liqueur contains a small quantity of very old Best’s Liqueur Muscat.
    Pours with a thick frothy purple tinged mousse that hold well over a dense dark red coloured base that has a very fine yet steady bead flowing through it. Heady ripe blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas fill the nostrils with some earthy vanillin oak background notes. Very concentrated, rich and powerful the mouth is completely engulfed with opulent blackberry, dark plum, liquorice and dark chocolate flavours. Vanillin oak and earth elements also chime in. Creamy textured it finishes dry and slightly chalky with a long decadent finish.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    • 90
    Bianca Vigna Prosecco
    San Pietro di Feletto, ITALY
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Cork

    This Prosecco pours with a good white frothy mousse showing good hold. Very pale straw base wine colour with exceptionally fine bead showing good persistence. Aromas of citrus are followed by some pear and very light toast notes. On the palate flavours of pear and citrus with some brioche on the back palate. Clean crisp dry finish. Aftertaste of pear, citrus and brioche.
    Drink now.
    Alc 11%

    • 93
    2016 Billecart-Salmon Vintage Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $165. 00
    Bottle
    $1980.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    The 2016 vintage is aged on lees for 5 years and is comprised of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay sourced from 100% Grand Cru vineyards. 25% of the wine is matured in oak barrels and is bottled at 1.9g/L dosage.

    Other Reviews....
    Billecart-Salmon's 2016 vintage continues the house's drive to creatively lower dosage levels, coming in with just 1.9g/L in this year of extreme weather. The 2016 will be at its best from mid-2024 but is already showing a mature clementine and juicy apricot fruitiness, warmed up with ground nuts and fragrant raspberry. Neat and slightly reticent on release, there is a subtle insistency here, and it will lengthen and unfurl with more time on cork. The most impressive of Billecart's recent vintage releases. Made with 100% grand cru fruit, 25% of which was vinified in small and large oak. Drink 2024 – 2030.
    93 Points
    Tom Hewson - Decanter

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    2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Blanc de Blancs Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $399. 00
    Bottle
    $4788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Disgorged during the second quarter of 2022 with a dosage of 3.75 grams per liter, the 2009 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon reveals aromas of pear, lemon oil, mandarin oil, white pepper, pastry and almonds. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and long, it has a crystalline yet vinous texture with a fresh, salty finish. It is a quintessential representation of Billecart's style, characterized by racy acids and a lively palate. It derives from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly and Cramant and was aged exclusively in steel tanks. Drink 2023 - 2040.
    95 points
    Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Nov 17, 2023)

    This is showing an array of almonds, frangipani, dried lemons, apricots, pastries and white chocolate, evolving to salted caramel. Fantastic complexity and all in balance, with firm focus yet open and delicious. Creamy, very fine bubbles. Salty, turning chalky and mineral at the end. Drink or hold.
    96 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The 2009 Champagne Blanc De Blancs Louis Salmon Brut comes from Mesnil, Cramant and Chouilly and was all fermented in stainless steel tank. Since 2009 was a warmer vintage, they did not use wood, as they were looking to preserve the freshness of the wine. A seductive wine that’s almost identical in appearance to the 2017 Blanc de Blancs, this 2009 jumps from the glass with a buoyant personality in its perfume of lemon custard, honeysuckle, fresh brioche, a hint of almond, and juicy pear. Full-bodied, its wonderfully rich texture coats the palate with citrus oils, and it has a finish that won’t quit. It balances its warmth and solar feel with a lovely embrace and retains a powerful yet balanced finish. Drink 2024-2040. 3.8 grams per liter dosage.
    97 points
    Audrey Frick - jebdunnuck.com

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    2008 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Vintage Champagne Magnum (1500ml)
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2008 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François was disgorged during the third quarter of 2022 with less than three grams per liter. It has a delicate, pure, clean bouquet with aromas of orchard fruits, spring flowers, honey and licorice, with hints of brioche and pastry with aeration. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and crystalline, with racy acids and a chalky texture, the palate is tense and the finish is long, penetrating and salty. It exhibits perfect Billecart style, yet tension is present, a sign of the vintage. It is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir (sourced from Aÿ, Mareuil and Verzenay) and 40% Chardonnay from Mesnil, Chouilly and Cramant, and it matured 83% in tanks and 17% in old oak barrels. Drink 2023 - 2050.
    96 points
    Yohan Castaing - Wine Advocate (Apr 21, 2023)

    The 2008 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart is an electric, nervy Champagne that very much reflects the style of the year. Crushed rocks, mint, spice, dried herbs, hazelnut, lemon peel and marzipan are all beautifully laced together. The 2008 is just entering its first plateau of maturity, making it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next two decades, possibly more. The blend id 60% Pinot Noir (from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay) and 40% Chardonnay (from Mesnil, Chouilly and Cramant). It's a terrific effort, although I must add that a recent visit made it pretty clear that even better things lie ahead. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Drink 2023-2038.
    96 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Based on 60% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, with 17% raised in barrels, the 2008 Champagne Nicolas François spent more than 150 months on its lees, with 2.9 grams per liter dosage. It pours a rich straw hue and is layered and long with aromas of truffle, apricot, croissant, floral orange blossoms, and marmalade. Full-bodied, it’s supple in texture, with a rounded mousse, and has a long-lasting, mouthwatering finish. Exceptionally well-balanced, it comes together seamlessly on the finish. This will be a wine to enjoy over the next three decades. Disgorged in January of 2022.
    98 points
    Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com

    Lovely precision and drive to this with aromas of lemon curd, brioche, praline, apricots, pomelos, mandarin zest and salted caramel. It’s held together by a sharp, citrusy backbone of acidity, balanced with a fine, silky mousse. Both structure and softness here. Citrus fruit brightness on a beautifully elegant and seamless finish. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. 150 months on lees. 2.9g/L dosage. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    • 98
    2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire Champagne
    Champagne, FRANCE
    $1250. 00
    Bottle
    $15000.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold.
    98 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    From the walled vineyard behind Billecart's HQ in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ planted exclusively with Pinot Noir. It was all vinified in oak. Apparently 'this micro cuvée will pair wonderfully with a wild turbot and Burmese coffee'. The label is made of cherry wood sourced from sustainable forests. Each individual wooden label is distinguished by differences in grain and colour, making each bottle unique.
    Full of life on the nose and richly textured on the palate. Thoroughly satisfying wine with quite a bit of body that reaches every crevice of the palate. Firm, savoury finish. A serious, dense champagne for the table. Drink 2023-2032.
    17.5/20 points
    Jancis Robinson MW

    • 95
    • 94
    • Reduced
    Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature Champagne Magnum (1500ml)
    Champagne, FRANCE
    Reduced from $275.00
    $260. 00
    Bottle
    $3120.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Cork

    An exuberant mousse holds well over a pale straw, pale gold tinged base that’s threaded by an ultra fine and very persistent bead. Heady baked bread and yeast lees aromas fill the nostrils with hints of citrus and pear fruits also present. Subtle oily toast and roasted almond like notes ensue. Racy yeasty baked bread and citrus flavours are both sculptured and tense. Oily toast like characters, chalky oyster shell and roasted almond characters fill out on the back half. Finishes very dry and crisp with a chiselled feel to the long aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc 12%

    Other Reviews….
    A dense, layered Champagne with a full body and lots of creamy texture. Lovely cooked apple and pie crust. 40% pinot meunier, 30% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. The base was 2015, but in total it contains 10 harvests. It was bottled at the beginning of 2016 and disgorged in March 2020. Four years on lees. Fantastic release. Drink or hold.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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