NV Vouette et Sorbée Champagne Fidèle Brut Nature, France, Wine Review

Tasted from Magnum. Although this is not vintage Champagne, I am told this is all 2017 vintage grapes. The Brut Nature indicates this had zero dosage. It is 100% Pinot Noir and went thru 100% Malolactic fermentation. A very interesting and very good wine. Golden in color with a slight copper hue. Quite a bit of very tiny bubbles. The nose has seltzer, melon, chalk and slight lemon. Full bodied. On the palate, this has a bit of sweetness to it which is likely just from ripe fruit (no easy task in 2017). There is an herbal note along with melon and plenty of minerality. This has a lot of depth to it. Long finish. This drinks great on its own and is very food friendly. It would be great with fried chicken.

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$74.00USD

Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti – The Pinnacle of Pinot Noir

France's Burgundy Wine Region: A Primer on the History, Wines, Vineyards & Terroir contains an excellent introduction into the ethereal wine of one of the most famous wine producing regions. No winery is more famous, or produces such legendary wines in Burgundy than Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Often abbreviated as DRC, the winery makes some of the most exclusive and expensive wines in the world. They are, for those lucky enough to have tried them, the pinnacle of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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NV Drappier Champagne Brut Nature Dosage Zero, France - Wine Review

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100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs) Champagne that got no dosage. It might be a bit austere for some, but I really enjoyed it. Light gold in color. The nose is all about minerality though there is some tart cherry notes. On the palate, this is lean and intense. Minerals with a slight tart cranberry note. Good depth. Nice finish. Would work well with foods.

NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé, France, Champagne, Wine Review

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Tasted from Magnum. Great showing. In the world of semi-affordable Champagne, this is one of the top Rose's. Ruby/copper in color, clear and bright. A steady steam of tiny bubbles form a pretty mousse. The nose has strawberries, slight orange peel and just a hint of currants. Medium bodied. Nice acidity. Fresh and clean. On the palate, the red currants really come out along with a bit of red raspberries. Nice finish. This drinks easily and served as a wonderful prelude to a long dinner, both stimulating the palate and working well with Potato Pave. Drink over the next few years

NV Moët & Chandon Champagne 150th Anniversary Impérial Brut, France, Champagne, Wine Review

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$45.00USD

This ubiquitous Champagne seems to be everywhere and sometimes, that means it can be easy to look past it (for wine geeks anyway). It is quite good. This is actually a special bottling to celebrate their 150th anniversary of their founding in 1869. It is a blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (30% to 40%) and the rest Chardonnay. Golden in color with a bit of copper. The nose is nice with toast, apple and slight ginger. On the palate, this has nice full carbonation. Good acidity. Slight tannins. Pears and apples. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should cont

NV Nicolas Maillart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Platine, France, Wine Review

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$36.00USD

This is a nice value in 1er Cru Champagne. It drinks very well right now. Light golden in color with a nice head of small bubbles. The nose is nice with a green apple note along with some faint toast qualities. In general, this is more on the austere side of Champagne which is not a bad thing. Plenty of acidity. Long finish. This was served to friends at the start of the evening along side some roasted chick peas and that proved a fine pairing a great start to the evening. I don't think this will improve and these bottles, purchased in the last year, should be drunk in the next year

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