Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée

Color: Pale gold. Aroma: Rich and toasty complex aromas of green apples and pears. Taste: The Bollinger style is very round and mature with a luxurious finish. more

Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blanc Brut 1996

Deep golden colour with green tinges. Very fine bubbles. Light "reduction" at first, notes of iodine - almost salty on opening. The opulence of candied citrus fruits comes through with aeration. Ample, unbelievable power and length on the palate, with a persistent freshness. Exceptional depth and chalky minerality. more

Charles Ellner Champagne House Cuvee de Reserve

Very pale colour. A fresh, floral aroma with a touch of fruitiness. Lively, vinous nose. A perfectly-balanced blend. more

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

To the eye: A beautiful, pale golden hue, with very fine yet vivacious bubbles. To the nose: First, the impression of pastry shop. Then come the floral notes: Lime-tree in full bloom, violets, lilac, all of which seem to resonate with the blueberry notes and those, even more concentrated, of ... more

Chartogne-Taillet St. Anne Brut Cuvée

"One of my favorite tricks for picking out good imported wines I’m not familiar with is getting to know importers whose taste I like. Terry Thiese IMHO has a great palate for Champagne and this is truly a winner. A superb mix of toast, almonds, mineral, and citrus make this ... more

Duc de Romet Brut Prestige

The Duc de Romet, made by Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy, is a delightfully balanced Blanc de Noirs made from purchased grapes from many of Geoffroy's small-producer colleagues. more

G. H. Mumm & Cie. Cordon Rouge Brut

Mumm Cordon Rouge possesses a brilliant yellow golden color. The bubbles are lively, intense, and light. The bouquet is fruity with initial notes of peaches, pears, and green apples followed by flavors of candied lemon and ripe apricots. The long cellar aging provides flavors of vanilla, roasted nuts and a ... more

G. H. Mumm & Cie. Cordon Rouge Rose

The wine is bright, clear pink in colour with shades of yellow and orange. The sparkle is delicate but lively, with light, elegant bubbles. There are forest- and fresh-fruit aromas of strawberry, redcurrant and grapefruit on the nose. These are offset by caramel and vanilla accents reminiscent of G.H. Mumm ... more

Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition

It’s so silken and fine, full of oleander, pumpernickel and mimosa, and the palate has exceptional grace and detail. You know, this is what Moët should smell like, with all that skill and all those machines. This cuvée is riper and fuller bodied than last year’s but it’s as silky ... more

H. Billiot Fils Cuvée Julie

This is the first release of a new cuvée named after Billiot’s first grandchild, and it spent some 7 months in barrique (mostly used)—the only wine in the house to see any wood whatsoever—it’s all 1999 but the label won’t say. I didn’t taste oak at all, improbably enough, just ... more

Heidsieck & Co Monopole Blue Top Brut

Appearance: Light yellow colour, with green highlights. Nose: Strong and generous nose, slighty woody and spicy, characterised by an aromatic richness blending toasty and buttery aromas. Palate: An unreserved palate, full, fruity and well-structured taste. Drinking occasions: A vigorous and lively wine, ideal as an aperitif. With a meal, it ... more

Henriot Brut Millesime 1996

Henriot pays tribute to these charming yet powerful vintages. The high proportion of Chardonnay Grands Crus makes this cuvée a complex and refined Champagne with fresh, delicate aromas. The perfect expression of the combination of a great year and the typical elegance of the Henriot style. more