Pierre Brocard Still Wine Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2021
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom the single vineyard Parcelle la Martinée in Celles-sur-OurceMatured in stainless steelNicola FEB24: Light-footed, juicy, playful, great drinkability, fun.Moritz FEB24: Very Burgundian nose with blackcurrant and garden herbs. Very juicy, but structured with great grip. Really great drinkability. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€34.67 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Les Fondamentaux DEMI (Halbe Flasche) - Bio
40% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 30% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: This bottle at the winery had been open for a few days, which made the otherwise somewhat creamy cuvée spicier and more robust. It has minimal, pleasant tannins that provide some grip, generous notes of ripeness and toastiness, and is always fresh and vibrant.Moritz FEB24: The nose emits a warm spice accompanied by dark berry fruits and a hint of red apple. On the palate, the champagne shows its backbone. The acidity is powerful yet does not lose its elegance. A fine spice and tart red apple also dominate the taste, indicative of a perfectly managed use of wood. The endlessly long finish leaves beautiful mature flavors on the palate. A great companion to food.Nicola FEB24: Very aromatic, rich in extract, herbal, minimal sherry aftertaste, biodynamic touch, a slightly wilder release than in previous years.Moritz OKT22: Fresh, spicy and with a skilful use of wood, the bar is set extremely high with this ‘entry-level’ champagne.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€71.73 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Empreinte 2015 DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Noir30-year-old vines Without malolactic fermentation Separate maturation of the individual vineyards in demi-muids (600-liter barrels) Dosage: 3g/l Soil: clay and chalk, with fragments of flint; a selection of very early-ripening plots above Cumières (Barremonts, Demoiselles, Houtrants) VINIFICATION:Harvested and sorted by hand; pressed on a traditional Coquard wine press; only the cuvée (firstjuice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot to 80% in tuns, demi-muid casks. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation. Nicola MAR26 (2018): Accessible, fresh style, balanced, pleasant to drink, will benefit from additional aging and gain body. Tilman MAR26 (2018): Darkly spicy, slightly stimulating bitterness, rich and powerful, delicate red fruit, ripe base aroma, yeasty yet fresh.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€79.73 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Les Fourneaux (Still Wine) Coteaux Blanc 2020
Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% ChardonnayFrom ChameryMatured in 600 litre barrels for at least 2 yearsVines planted in 1989, no battonage, bottled unfined and unfilteredNicola OCT25 - 2020: Mineral, rather austere style, salty, with a lovely woody note, not for fans of warm wines or just leave the wine to mature for longer.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€42.67 / 1 Liter)
Sadi Malot - Bulles de Rosé
90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir - Couteaux Champenois (Redwine) Dosage: 3,6g/l vinification: steel tanks for Chardonnay, oak barrels for Pinot Noir, inkl. malolactic fermentation Filled without fining 19 months bottle ageing Nicola OCT23: Beautiful berry fruit, fresh, playful and lively. David OCT23: pronounced, balanced fruit, exciting spice (clove), accessible, drinkable rosé
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Les Fondamentaux - Bio
40% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 30% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: This bottle at the winery had been open for a few days, which made the otherwise somewhat creamy cuvée spicier and more robust. It has minimal, pleasant tannins that provide some grip, generous notes of ripeness and toastiness, and is always fresh and vibrant.Moritz FEB24: The nose emits a warm spice accompanied by dark berry fruits and a hint of red apple. On the palate, the champagne shows its backbone. The acidity is powerful yet does not lose its elegance. A fine spice and tart red apple also dominate the taste, indicative of a perfectly managed use of wood. The endlessly long finish leaves beautiful mature flavors on the palate. A great companion to food.Nicola FEB24: Very aromatic, rich in extract, herbal, minimal sherry aftertaste, biodynamic touch, a slightly wilder release than in previous years.Moritz OKT22: Fresh, spicy and with a skilful use of wood, the bar is set extremely high with this ‘entry-level’ champagne.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
Antoine Grethen Notos - Bio
100% Pinot Meunier from two different vintages: 50% from 2022 and 50% from 2023. The 2022 base wine was aged for 2 years in wood, while the 2023 base wine spent 1 year in stainless steel. Soils of sand, marl and limestone. Spontaneous fermentation, naturally. 3 years of bottle aging. Minimal sulphur added. Unfined and unfiltered. Dosage 2g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
Vauversin Aubeline - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 7g/l 2 years of bottle maturity 40% reserve wines vinified in oak Named after the grandmother of Laurent, that's why the dosage is a bit higher as this was en vogue these days. All champagnes have been vinified with indigenous yeasts and with no filtration. They are low in sulfite (less than 35mg/l) Riddling by hand . Tasting: Named after Laurent's grandmother, therefore it is slightly higher dosed, as this was so popular in the past. But it looks anything but sweet, but extremely charming, clean, clear, playful, floral, a little fruity, beautiful!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Grumier Réserve Perpétuelle Extra Brut
33% Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir & 33% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 3 years40% reserve wines from a perpetual reserve (starting in 2005) David APR24: Very elegant, floral, fresh with citrus fruits on the nose. Great complexity with yeast, brioche and wood notes. Citrus fruits again on the palate, fine bubbles, fresh and mineral. Intense and long finish. A multi-layered and intense champagne with drinking flow. One of my favourites! Lukas FEB23: In the nose initially a bit closed up, needs air and then shows floral-herbal and complex warm spicy notes. In the mouth very full-bodied and complex, primarily ripe apple and fine spiciness, backed by a nicely integrated acidity and a very long finish. Needs air to show its full potential but then opens up beautifully.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
Jean Velut Lumière et Craie
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 5g/l 100% Reserve wines 4 - 5 years of bottle maturity Assemblage of only high quality and complex reserve wines. 60-month yeast storage leads to typical brioche flavors, fine nuttiness and hints of candied citrus fruits. With all the ripeness on the palate, it is still extremely fresh and salty, mineral. Nicola FEB24: Creamy, delicately spicy with nice freshness and a nutty long aftertaste (could be a bit crisper but might be a day with richer flavors). Moritz FEB24: Relatively warm and spicy on the nose. Aromas of baked apple, marzipan, but also something fresh like grapefruit. On the palate, however, very juicy and fresh with a very creamy finish. Tasting FEB20: Very harmonious product, very nice brioche, creamy, very long, acidity makes it lively, well integrated, this release is still young, great with seafood, very elegant Tasting FEB19: Extremely long, at the same time rather delicate in length, nutty in the finish, lively, acidity very well buffered, salty, mineral, yellow fresh fruits, everything very precise and yet soft - excellent combination!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot La Roseraie Rosé
25% Pinot Meunier, 75% Pinot NoirMaceration of 18% for 15 hours Dosage: 3g/l Vinification: 40% stainless steel tanks, 60% small oak barrels Bottle ageing: at least 2 yearsNicola OCT25: Really exciting flavors—it has a hint of smoked fruit!Nicola OCT24: Delicate, fine but spicy fruit, dark chocolate, dark cherry.Tilman OCT24: Berry-cherry nose, with a nice earthy flavour on the palate, chocolaty.Fabio OCT24: Lots of freshness with beautifully balanced fruit, especially cherry.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Jean Velut Témoignage 2015
100% ChardonnayFrom three plots in Montgueux Dosage: 5g/lVinification in inox tank 8 years of bottle ageingTobi JUN26: A distinctly traditional expression with plenty of character. Mealy apple, mandarin, marzipan and nutty notes evoke the style of mature, old-school Champagne. Unpretentious, authentic and pleasantly distinctive. Nicola JAN25: Aged for eight years in the bottle, this allows the extremely elegant fruit to develop in a highly concentrated and captivating way. At the same time, the aging in stainless steel, the freshness of the Chardonnay, and the outstanding terroir ensure such delicacy and finesse that the Temoignage dances on the tongue like silk. Tasting FEB20 - vintage 2012: Currently young, spicy, yet elegant aromas, beautiful body, perfect for ripening, slight hints of honey, from a plot with old vines
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Séduction Blanc de Blancs - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 40 months bottle ageing Vinification: 62% inox tanks, 30% oak-barrels, 8% concrete eggsOCT25: Great tension combined with a melting texture and aromatic freshness—top-notch! Nicola OCT24: Generous, rich, pleasant, creamy flavour.Tilman OCT24: Slight reduction, rich, creamy, but still fresh. Exciting interpretation of Chardonnay!Fabio OCT24: Compared to the Blanc de Noirs, more subtle in flavour, but again creamy on the palate, acid structure well integrated, slightly bitter on the finish. Smooth and balanced! Moritz OCT22: Warm and rich describes William Saintot's Blanc de Blanc perfectly. Beautiful buttery brioche notes with a little lemon zest and fresh vanilla give the powerful champagne a beautifully round and creamy body.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Blanc de Meunier Zero 2016
100% Pinot Meunier Terroir: Cuisles, Chatillon sur Marne, Serzy, Mareuil le port Dosage: 0g/l 3 years of bottle aging Vinification in inox tanks With malolactic fermentation Lukas NOV22: warm and spicy notes in the nose, hints of brioche with some green currant and fresh cherry, the mouth is dominated by lime and currant while the brioche takes a back seat, a very nice, complex, medium-bodied champagne that benefits from some air Tasting Aug22 Moritz: Despite its juiciness, the wine comes across as very fresh. The nose is dominated by a pithy dark sour cherry, paired with a subtle green bitterness that creates a beautiful balance. With a little air, notes of gooseberry can be found. Great fresh fruity champagne.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet - Nos Pas Dans... L'argile
100% MeunierDosage 0g/lFrom CucheryMaturation in steel eggBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsThe ‘PUR TERROIR’ range highlights the different terroirs of the estate, here consisting of green clayNicola OKT23: Super nice fragrant nose, fruity-delicate, super-fine Meunier, extremely elegant for Meunier, finesse, long finishDavid OKT23: very expressive first impression, pronounced, dense fruit, great tension, elegance and very persistent on the palate
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet Nos Pas Dans... La Pierre - Bio
100% Pinot NoirFrom BrouilletDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsThe ‘PUR TERROIR’ range highlights the different terroirs of the estate, here Pinot Noir from the Kimmeridgian soil of the Bar Séquannais areaNicola OKT23: Very nice Pinot Noir style, not so strong on the fruit, has body, spiciness, earthiness, great vibrating acidity makes it powerful, very elegant.David OKT23: Oeil de Perdrix, ‘light berry’, spicy, herbaceous Pinot Noir shines with tension, finesse and minerality
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet Nos Pas Dans... La Craie
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom Montgenost and the southern SézannaisMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 2 yearsThe ‘PUR TERROIR’ range emphasises the different terroirs of the estate, here chalky soilsNicola OKT23: Grip, pressure, body, power, finesse, straight but not austere, really great stony-nutty finish, very mineral, super precise, beautiful perlageDavid OKT23: Super clear fruit, very present; great expression through minerality and structure paired with freshness and vibrancy
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Cuvée Prestige
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly and le Mesnil (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years25% reserve wines and 15% reserve wines from Perpetuum ReserveTobi JUN26: Floral notes of orange blossom meet delicate creaminess and a touch of grapefruit. Despite its charming, almost subtly savoury character, the wine remains taut and focused. An elegant Blanc de Blancs with excellent drinkability and a classic Côte des Blancs profile.Lukas NOV22: The nose is dominated by pear aromas, finely backed with herbal-spicy notes and fine yeasty and woodem notes. Juicy (cider) apple and pear on the palate, supported by light yeasty notes, some grapefruit and a fine, present acidity - sophisticated and with depth.Andreas OKT21: comes across as elegant and yet has pressure / appears charming / fresh hay and light honey / has a melting texture / accessible styleTasting FEB20: Creamy richness from the wood, freshness from the tank, darker, racier, earthier, very mineral, a little more vinous than BdB, more serious, racier
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Cuvée Vendémiaire
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lChardonnay from Vertus, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Avize and CramantAged in stainless steel and barrique (40%)Bottle ageing: 4 yearsOnly partial malolactic fermentation, 50% from the last three vintages and 50% reserve winesNicola FEB25: Superbly balanced, aromatic, creamy, elegant & delicate. A wonderful Chardonnay!Lukas NOV22: Prominent yeasty brioche notes on the nose, underpinned by subtle wood spice and hints of citrus fruit and a touch of apple. Citrus notes dominate on the palate, combined with refreshing, crisp acidity, while the yeast notes and wood spice remain more in the background. Very nice traction and drinkability.Tasting FEB20: Extremely nice drinkability, with lively but perfectly integrated acidity, lots of pull, brilliant as a food companion, chalky, yellow young fruits, nice spice, great body.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€70.00 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Empreinte Blanc de Noirs 2018
100% Pinot NoirDosage 1g/lFrom CumièresAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 6 years30-year-old vines, no malolactic fermentationNicola MAR26 (2018): Accessible, fresh style, balanced, pleasant to drink, will benefit from additional aging and gain body.Tilman MAR26 (2018): Darkly spicy, slightly stimulating bitterness, rich and powerful, delicate red fruit, ripe base aroma, yeasty yet fresh.JP Geoffroy: A flattering bouquet on the nose with a complex range of red fruit aromas; light, fresh and powerful on the palate. Beautiful balance with a lingering finish.Nicola OKT23: The current Empreinte has a radiant, powerful character, is very lively and present, with great Pinot expression.Tasting FEB20: Strong body, powerful, Pinot with lots of pressure, expressive and then great elegance and a soft finish, nutty, no malolactic fermentation but good acidity, not as winey as Pinot Noir from Bouzy, more juicy, crisper, purer Pinot.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€70.67 / 1 Liter)
Marie Copinet Caractere Rosé Brut
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 6 g/L From the single vineyard "Barséquanais" in Verpillières-sur-Ource. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, following a minimal-intervention approach. Aged on the fine lees, with malolactic fermentation, blended from multiple vintages, and partially matured in oak barrels. Vine age: 25–30 years.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€70.67 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Franche Admiration - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage 2g/lPinot Noir from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Aged in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Base 20: Even crisper and more red-fruited than Conviction, straight and fresh, juicy and powerful, could benefit from a little more ripeness (disgorged 8 months ago).Moritz FEB24: The nose is loud and rich with dark fruits. A potpourri of sour cherry, red apple, and plum jumps out at you. On the palate, everything appears a bit lighter and incredibly juicy. There is a tremendous flow of drinking, and the long finish makes you want more.Nicola FEB24: Wonderful red fruitiness, juicy, powerful, elegant, with a touch of dark plum.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Eternel Optimisme - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage 1g/lChardonnay from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: 5 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25: Base 18: somewhat fresher, creamier, and softer than the Fondamenteaux, the aromas unfold beautifully, fan out, and then melt in the mouth into a wonderful moment of well-being. Subtle bitter notes in the finish add sophistication and further character.Nicola FEB24: A very strong release, vibrant, fresh, dynamic, lively, captivating, aromatic elegance.Moritz FEB24: An incredibly complex Chardonnay! The nose is voluminous yet delicate. Aromas of white chocolate & caramelized butter are underscored by a fresh, fine etherial quality. The palate is much fresher than the nose suggests. Mint and lemongrass are accompanied by almond blossom and a fine light spice. The round body fills the entire mouth, while the firm acidity provides the necessary backbone. The finish is endlessly long, leaving a taste of wet stones. A play of aromas that leaves nothing to be desired. The champagne benefits from being allowed to breathe a bit.Moritz OKT22: The Eternel Optimisme is by no means a lean, taut Blanc de Blanc. Even the nose promises body. Buttery aromas complemented by a light caraway spice, orange zest and a light green herbaceousness make the wine incredibly complex and interesting. The flavour profile continues on the palate and is rounded off by a very long finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Precieuses Convictions - Bio
100% MeunierDosage 2g/lMeunier from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Basis 21: Red-fruited, crisp character, almost more like a Pinot than Meunier, straight and powerful, doesn't go as spicy as Fondamenteaux and Optimism.Tilman APR24: Ripe nose characterised by dark spice, slightly smoky and earthy. Full of tension and length on the palate, juicy acidity. Ripe and yet fresh, powerful. The wood is noticeable on the finish with a slight mellowness and aromatic sweetness.Nicola FEB24: Strong, distinct character, unique herbal fruit combined with prominent but very well-integrated wood, lively and exciting.Moritz FEB24: Present are stone fruits, like vineyard peach, green garden herbs, and a fine woody spice note. On the palate, the champagne is very juicy and playful. Here too, we find stone fruit and a subtle wood spice.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)