Laurent-Perrier Champagne "La Cuvée" Brut...
Champagne of great finesse and beautiful freshness that comes from only the best grapes harvested by Laurent-Perrier, and expertly crafted through long cellar aging before disgorging. This, in essence, is La Cuvée, Champagne Brut. But let's start with the blend, which in this case, as typical for the Maison, includes a large proportion of Chardonnay. Over 50%. To which Pinot Noir, 30 to 35 percent, and Meunier for the remainder is added. As with all "non-vintage," a certain percentage of the wines used in making the cuvée come from the Maison's reserves. In this specific case, the proportion of wines from previous vintages varies from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 30 percent, depending on the vintage. The choice of a high percentage of Chardonnay is the basis of Laurent-Perrier's style and personality. After blending, the wine is bottled for frothing and is aged on its lees for no less than 4 years in the cellar. After disgorgement, then, the Champagne is finished with a low dosage...
Bollinger Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut...
From Maison Bollinger, this Special Cuvée is probably one of the most representative wines. This cuvée is the result of a skillful and delicate blending between a small proportion of vintage wine and a majority of reserve wines, including those aged in bottles for more than 15 years on the winery premises. Once the cuvée is created, the wine matures for no less than three years on the lees before being degorged with the addition of the liqueur d'expédition, in this case made from the same wines used in the blend, to maintain the most absolute stylistic consistency. A curiosity. As is often the case, dégorgement is mechanized. In Bollinger's case, however, an innovative machine is used that injects an inert gas inside the bottles as they are uncorked, preventing oxygen from penetrating and allowing a very low amount of sulfur dioxide to be used. In the glass, you discover a wine characterized by a beautiful golden yellow color, with fine, uninterrupted bubbles. Notes of ripe fruit,...
Bollinger Champagne Bollinger Pinot Noir AYC18 -...
Champagne Bollinger Pinot Noir AY18, a refined expression of excellence in winemaking, is distinguished by its elegance and depth. On the nose, the bouquet opens with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and strawberry, skilfully intertwined with delicate notes of toasted almond and brioche bread. These aromas evolve into an undercurrent of slight minerality, a tribute to the land from which this prestigious champagne originates. On the palate, Bollinger Pinot Noir AY18 surprises with its balanced structure, a perfect blend of the liveliness of citrus fruit and the softness of white-fleshed fruit, which come together in a complex and layered sensory experience. The fine and persistent effervescence caresses the palate, bringing with it a freshness that balances the intensity of the Pinot Noir. The aromatic persistence is remarkable, with a long, seductive finish that leaves room for spicy nuances and a light vanilla aftertaste. This Champagne, golden in colour with amber...
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs...
Cuvée de prestige of Maison Taittinger, the "Comtes de Champagne" is a wonderful example of how the Chardonnay grape, in the northernmost region of France, can express itself in wines of great personality. Comtes de Champagne, in fact, is a wonderful example of Blanc de Blancs, or white Champagne produced exclusively with white grapes. Produced only in the best vintages, as is typical for wines of this level, it perfectly represents its refined terroir of origin. The grapes used for its blend, in fact, come from the best vineyards in the Côte de Blancs region. Only the best grapes, of course, and only the flower of their juice. In fact, only the fruit of the first pressing, the most delicate and superficial, ends up in this bottle. The result, however, pays off from the very first sip. In the glass, in fact, this Champagne stands out for its elegance and finesse. Luminous straw yellow, the nose reveals a rich and fragrant bouquet of ripe fruit, candied citrus fruits and white...
Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Prélude -...
Taittinger Prélude is a very interesting Champagne. Produced by the famous house in Reims from a careful selection of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, sourced from villages classified as Grand Cru and with a 5-year aging period in the cellar. A Champagne of great balance, the equal blending of the two grape varieties simultaneously ensures the vibrant minerality of Chardonnay and the aromatic intensity of Pinot Noir. In addition, despite its long bottle aging, Prélude retains a remarkable freshness and the perfect mix of refinement and complexity. In the glass, it is a beautiful pale yellow color with silver accents. The effervescence is delicate and elegant, resulting in a creamy and persistent perlage. The nose is subtle and fresh, with an initial mineral hint that quickly turns herbaceous, amid elderflower and spicy notes. In the mouth, it is sharp and vibrant, dominated by citrus notes. Then it becomes round and silky, revealing notes of white peach syrup. The finish is...
Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Cuvée Prestige...
The Taittinger Brut Prestige cuvée is a blend developed from about fifty different crus and composed of 40 percent Chardonnay and 60 percent Pinot from vintages of different years perfectly brought to maturity. This high proportion of Chardonnay is extremely rare among the great sans année champagnes, it is therefore an honor for Maison Taittinger to create such a prestigious non-vintage brut. The Brut Prestige cuvée is distinguished by its blunt bouquet and balanced aromas. Its finesse, exuberance and liveliness in the mouth make it a champagne for every occasion. Also perfect as a gift in its beautiful case
Taittinger Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rosé -...
All the Prestige of Maison Taittinger history is encapsulated in this simply stunning Champagne Rosé. The offspring of a special blend, it comes from 70 percent red wine, made from the best Pinot Noirs from the Montagne de Reims and Riceys, a village surrounded by vineyards where grapes are traditionally grown to make rosé wines and champagne. This unusual cut gives the final cuvée an unmistakable color and vibrant intensity. The high proportion of Chardonnay also provides the wine with a pleasant elegance and delicacy. In the glass it has an incredible bright, vibrant pink hue. As in the Maison's style, the effervescence is particularly delicate, with a very fine and persistent perlage. The nose is fresh and youthful, with very clear aromas of wild raspberry, cherry and black currant. In the mouth, however, it strikes the perfect balance, between velvety and full-bodied. Lively, fruity, fresh and elegant. As only a rosé blend can be. It is the elegant bubbly that requires elegant...
Veuve Clicquot Champagne "Cuvée Saint...
The name Cuvée Saint-Petersbourg evokes a famous episode in the life of Madame Clicquot, who in 1814, despite the blockade that immobilized trade in Europe, managed to export bottles of Champagne to Russia, making them arrive safe and sound at the court of St. Petersburg. It was a memorable success and this event consecrated the fortune of the maison within the rich Russian nobility. Veuve Clicquot's Brut Saint-Petersbourg comes from the same blend as the ever-pleasing Yellow Label, the company's most iconic Champagne. Pinot Noir in the majority, with a judicious addition of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The result is a Champagne of beautiful complexity that rests on the lees for about 48 months before disgorgement and put on the market. Notes of vanilla, pastry and bread crust well marked on the nose, great finesse and balance in the mouth.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Moët Grand Vintage 2015...
Its label is an icon of style and modernity. Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage 2013 is one of those Champagnes that every aficionado should re-taste from time to time, to understand how a great wine evolves over time and how vintage affects the final result. In the glass, it has a beautiful straw yellow color, made particularly bright by the very fine and persistent perlage that rises to the surface from the bottom of the goblet, forming unbroken chains. On the nose ripe fruit, peach, mango and banana, hints of pepper, marzipan and small pastries. On the palate, it is fresh and creamy. Pleasantly savory and pleasantly persistent.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Moèt Impérial -...
Moèt Impérial can undoubtedly be considered the most emblematic Champagne of the great French Maison. It was produced for the first time in 1869 and, according to experts, it is still the wine that best represents the Moèt & Chandon style. An expert blend of over 100 different wines, 20-30% of which are reserve wines specially selected to enhance their maturity, complexity and consistency. A "non-vintage" of great elegance that comes from a balanced mix of Pinot Noir, Meunier and obviously Chardonnay. In the glass it has a beautiful golden straw yellow colour, with a fine and particularly persistent perlage. On the nose notes of green apple, citrus and white flowers to which mineral recognitions are added that may be reminiscent of chalk. On the palate it is rich and full-bodied. Fresh and very long. A very pleasant glass.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Moèt Réserve...
The Rèserve Impériale by Moèt & Chandon is a Champagne that can be defined as gastronomic, for its ease of pairing with various international cuisine dishes. This reserve is made from an important percentage of Pinot Noir grapes that make it well structured and intense. It was born back in 1869 and since then it has maintained its charm and fame, confirming itself every year as one of the most requested bottles. Rèserve Impériale presents itself in the glass with an intense golden colour and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, varietal notes, fresh and fruity, and more complex and rounded aromas that come from the long aging in the bottle. In the mouth it is soft, warm and enveloping, without losing its pleasant freshness due to a nice acidity well integrated with the other flavours.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Moët & Chandon Rosé...
Moet & Chandon holds the charm of Champagne history. There is virtually no corner of the world where the brand is not known and appreciated. The secret is the unmistakable style of its wines, which, while produced in large numbers each year, carry with them the exclusive charm of one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. In fact, they are the very symbol of it. A fine example of this is this Rosé Imperial, which, as defined by its creators, "is a spontaneous, radiant and romantic expression of the Moët & Chandon style." A blend of the region's three basic grapes, Rosé Imperial is made from nearly 50 percent Pinot Noir grapes, 10 percent of which are vinified in red. Then Meunier, 10% of which is red wine, and a small addition of Chardonnay. Of these bases, at least 20-30% are reserve wines, specially selected by the Chef de Cave to enhance their intensity, finesse and consistency. A pleasantly dry wine, thanks to a dosage of about 7 grams of sugar per liter, this Rosé...