Éric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 2,5g/lAverage vine age 45 yearsVinified in stainless steel tanks 30% Reserve wines from a Perpetuum reserve (start 2011) 2-3 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose very intense and very dense, especially ripe notes, with brioche, warm cantucchini and some cardamom. In the mouth very full-bodied, complex and and rich. but still fresh with good draft. Long finish, excellent as a food companion to richer dishes e.g. with truffles. Nicola FEB23: Really juicy, swallowing reflex, great, exciting fruit with a mini herbal touch, powerful, lively, straightforward but aromatic
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Enfant de la Montagne DEMI (Half Bottle)
45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% MeunierDosage 2g/litrePinot Noir, Chardonnay & Meunier from Chamery, Ecueil, Villedommange and Montbré (Premier Cru)Matured in 600 litre wooden barrels & in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 3 years40% reserve wines, partial malolactic fermentation of the reserve wines, grape processing with traditional Couquard pressNicola FEB24: An extremely strong release, complex, spicy, with roast notes, body, herbal, exciting.Lukas FEB23: Riper notes on the nose, some yeast and red fruit, especially cherry. Juicy in the mouth, backed by a fine acidity that provides a nice freshness in the background.Moritz AUG22: A beautiful mix of ripe red apple and fresh green olive, creating a lovely interplay of fruitiness and freshness. Fresh, lively, complex basic champagne with structure!
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.67 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Brocard Tradition DEMI (Half Bottle)
75% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc, 5% Chardonnay Dosage: 1g/l Matured 90% in steel tanks, 10% in 300l barrels Blend from 3 vintages (70% base wine, 30% reserve wines) Min. 24 months bottle ageing DavidOkt.23: Rich and powerful, present red fruit, good structure and lively acidity on the palate, balanced and accessible
Content: 0.375 Liter (€77.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Tradition Extra Brut
50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% MeunierDosage 3g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years15% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Delicately fruity, elegant, playful, floral, pleasant, delicate.Tasting MAI23: A little more vinous and fruity than the Blanc de Blancs from Diebolt-Vallois due to the dark grape components, making it very pleasant and charming to drink. Very balanced, delicately fruity and fresh, a lovely introduction to the world of Diebolt-Vallois champagne. The ideal aperitif champagne!Moritz AUG22: Beautiful classic champagne style. A mix of brioche and brown bread create a lovely smokiness on the nose, with a slight spiciness reminiscent of caraway in the background. With a little air, the wine gains freshness. Very nicely balanced
Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.67 / 1 Liter)
Janisson-Baradon Extra Brut
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l30% reserve wines aged in oak barrels 36 months bottle aging Nicola MRZ26: like Selection, but more mineral, crisper, more powerful.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€50.67 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Enfant de la Montagne
40% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 27% MeunierDosage 1g/lPinot Noir, Chardonnay & Meunier from Chamery, Ecueil, Villedommange and Montbré (Premier Cru)Matured in 600 litre wooden barrels & in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years40% reserve wines, partial malolactic fermentation of the reserve wines, grape processing with traditional Couquard press Nicola OCT25: Crisp, powerful, fresh, with spice and exciting aromas from the reserve wine component: slight maturity, roasted aromas, nutty finish, crisp red fruit.Nicola FEB24: An extremely strong release, complex, spicy, with roast notes, body, herbal, exciting.Lukas FEB23: Riper notes on the nose, some yeast and red fruit, especially cherry. Juicy in the mouth, backed by a fine acidity that provides a nice freshness in the background.Moritz AUG22: A beautiful mix of ripe red apple and fresh green olive, creating a lovely interplay of fruitiness and freshness. Fresh, lively, complex basic champagne with structure!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€52.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Blanc de Noirs
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Bottle ageing: approx. 25 months Maturation: 25% inox tanks, 50% oak barrels, 25% concrete eggs Spontaneous fermentationNicola OCT24: Spicy, powerful, vinous, expressive flavour. A powerhouse with wonderful use of wood!Tilman OCT24: Fruity, berry nose, slightly spicy on the palate, supporting acidity, light tannin, enough structure, round, especially in the finish with good fullness, nicely balanced.Fabio OT24: Rather red-fruity, noticeable use of wood, fine yeast notes, certain creaminess on the palate, nice balance. Moritz OCT22: A truly powerful Blanc de Noir characterized by dark berries. A concise wood spice and the dark berries also run through on the palate. All components are charmingly rounded and deliver a mouthful of wine.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€53.20 / 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)
Francis Orban Extra Brut
100% Meunier Dosage: 1-2g/l 50% Reserve wines Vinification in steel tanks 3 years of bottle aging With malolactic fermentation Nicola OCT23: beautiful ripeness and lots of grip, elegant and mature wineiness, nice honey note, straight with a nutty finish. David OCT23: noticeably longer maturity, expressive with great freshness and lightness
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1g/lAverage vine age 45 years Vinified in stainless steel tanks 30% Reserve wines from a Perpetuum reserve (start 2011) 2 years of bottle aging Lukas FEB23: In the nose very intense and very dense, especially ripe notes, with brioche, warm cantucchini and some cardamom. In the mouth very full-bodied, complex and and rich. but still fresh with good draft. Long finish, excellent as a food companion to richer dishes e.g. with truffles. Nicola FEB23: Really juicy, swallowing reflex, great, exciting fruit with a mini herbal touch, powerful, lively, straightforward but aromatic
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet Luminosi'T Rosé
100% Meunier of which 1% Meunier Coteaux RougeDosage: 1.5g/l 20-30% reserve wines from perpetual reserve (start 2011)2 years bottle ageingTilman AUG24: The colour is relatively pale for a rosé due to the low proportion of red wine. The nose is initially reserved, opening up with air and revealing earthy, spicy and ripe fruit flavours. In contrast to other rosés, it is also significantly less red-fruity, with citrus zest and grapefruit instead. As always with Taillet, it has a lively and structuring acidity, which makes it light-footed. An unusual rosé with a strong character!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Brocard Dits-Lieux
75% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc, 5% ChardonnayDosage 1g/lAssemblage of ten different plotsMatured in stainless steel & 10% in 300 litre barrelsBottle ageing: At least 2 years30% reserve winesNicola MAI26 - Basis22: a softer release with more yellow fruit notes, pleasant and well-structured.Tobi MAI26 - Basis22: An open and very approachable nose with notes of ripe pear and subtle minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied and precise, yet with a smooth texture and an elegantly soft finish. Charming, clear, and very easy to drink.Nicola FEB24: Great nutty aromas, savoury, crisp, fine spice, nice freshness.David OKT23: Powerful and voluminous, present red fruit, good structure and lively acidity on the palate, balanced and accessible.Nicola OKT23: Super aromatic, drinkable, nutty, really nice, lots of power, yet straight
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)
Pierre Moncuit Delos Extra Brut
The second cuvée from the Moncuit domaine is produced solely using wines from the Le Mesnil sur Oger vineyard. Here too the wines are made from a single vintage. 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Dosage: 2g/l Awards: "Special wine of le Point" : 17,5/20 Nicola OCT23: Even more grip and character than the Delos Brut, cooler and darker in minerality Antonio Galloni Vintage NV – 92P: The Extra is fabulous. Bright and full of energy and sizzles with tension. Lemon peel, white flowers, mint and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. The Extra Brut really comes alive with a bit of time in the glass. It's a style that works so well at Moncuit.
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)
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Cuis and Epernay (Premier Cru)Matured in enamel tanks and stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 yearsBlending from 4 vintages, 30% reserve winesNicola FEB24: Straightforward, mineral, stony, aromatic, slender, sophisticated aperitif.Tilman FEB24: Nice balance, fresh-citrusy and lively at the beginning, slightly creamy and nice and juicy at the end!Moritz FEB24: Everything is very well balanced. Lemon zest, wet stones, lightly buttered brioche & white almond. round/juicy-elegant mouthfeel, but becomes very slim at the back. A yellow fruitiness is added, but remains very mineral on the palate.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.00 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Expression
35% Pinot Noir, 35% Meunier, 30% ChardonnayDosage 1,5g/lFrom Cumieres and HautvillersAged in enamel tanksBottle ageing: 3 years50% Perpetuum Reserve since 1970, no malolactic fermentation, unfilteredJP Geoffroy: Expression is the house's first cuvée. This champagne is systematically produced from two years and delights with its dominant fruitiness, balance and amazing freshness on the finish. This blend of pleasure and refreshment makes this champagne the perfect partner for an aperitif!Nicola MAR26 (B21): Balanced, delicate fruit, subtle brioche notes mingle with it, then nutty, really lovely.Tilman MAR26 (B21): Very delicate, balanced, fresh, nutty, yeasty, accessible, yet complex, great everyday fun!Nicola OKT23: Vinous, polished, pleasant, harmonious, round, a hint of chocolate, lovely nutty finishTasting FEB20: Vinous, nutty, racy, juicy, nutty finish, lively, straightforward, drinkable + complexity
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.67 / 1 Liter)
Bertrand-Delespierre Enfant de la Montagne Rosé
50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier (of which 2% red wine)Dosage 3g/litreChardonnay, Pinot Noir & Meunier from Chamery, Ecueil, Villedommange and Montbré (Premier Cru)Matured in 600 litre wooden barrels & in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 2 years40% reserve wines, partial malolactic fermentation of the reserve wines, grape processing with traditional Couquard pressNicola FEB23: Full-bodied, juicy, fresh, youthful, enormous drinking pleasure, perfect aperitif rosé, delicately fruity
Content: 0.75 Liter (€61.33 / 1 Liter)
Lointier Mellifera 2023 Blanc de Noirs
85% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier Dosage 1,5g/l Terroir: Brown limestone & clay No herbicides, no insecticides Aged for 11 months in used barriques (from the own forest) Vinification: no malo / filtration / finingBottle aging: 3 yearsNicola OCT24: Powerful, pithy release, but also with the unmistakable creamy, soft round character.Tilman OCT24: Juicier and rounder than Causica, yet pithy and with drive, with beautiful crisp, ripe fruit, with a slight wood influence, ensures accessibility and creaminess. Pure drinking pleasure!Fabio OCT24: Has something waxy, light honey notes, darker, at the same time very fresh, somewhat rounder on the palate, great finish.Tilman MAR24: Extremely open and spicy nose, which is slightly smoky with earthy aromas and ripe fruit. Fresh, powerful and juicy on the palate; slim, but not at all barren. Great drinking pleasure!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€61.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Spontaneous fermentation Solera process Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Maturation: 90% oak barrels, 10% stainless steel tanks The Prestige Cuvée reflects the history of Willmart Saintot.Nicola OCT25: Very powerful, spicy, straight, aromatic, earthy, dark, vibrant, balanced Nicola OCT24: Very balanced, great spiciness, very nice perfectly integrated acidity brings freshness, great integrated wood presence. Tilman OCT24: Rich nose, also generous on the palate, but balanced, balanced, spicy and melting.Fabio OCT24: Red-fruity, fine perlage, again nice creaminess thanks to the beautiful use of wood, balance here too. Moritz OCT22: The warm-heartedness and powerful red fruitiness of the Pinot Noir dominates the cuvée. On the palate, however, we find precise and elegant perlage, which gives the champagne great tension. And the 30% Reserve Perpetuelle delivers even more depth. A great accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€62.67 / 1 Liter)
Jean Velut Noir de Craie
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Very unusual for Montgeux, the Velut family produces a Blanc de Noirs here in a selected plot. From old vines (> 50 years old) Annual production: 1082 bottles Nicola FEB24: Nutty, juicy, pleasant, youthful. Moritz FEB24: Green strawberry, vegetative-spicy, subtle wild strawberry. On the palate very juicy yet elegant. Good momentum - incredible drinkability. Tasting FEB20: Basis 2014 - youthful, juicy, dry, blue-fruity, makes you want a second or third glass!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€62.67 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Solessence Extra Brut
50% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir Terroir: Pierry/ Moussy/ Epernay/ Mardeuil/ Dizy/ Boursault/ Vertus Soil: Mostly flinty clay on chalky subsoil Vinification: Stainless steel tank 60 %, Oak barrels 40 %, without fining or filtration. Reserve wines: 50% (in tanks and oak barrels) Two-five years aging on the lees (2 years for 0,75l, 3 years for 1,5l, 5 years for 3l). Dosage: 2g/lTilman MAR26 (B22): Open-hearted release, beautifully warm and inviting on the nose, lively and slightly elegant bitterness on the palate, grippy, very good length with fine salty minerality.Nicola MAR26 (B22): Beautiful red, sometimes cool yellow fruit, grippy, straight, red fruit, mineral, slightly earthy. Nicola FEB24: Super complex and balanced, a very strong release! Moritz FEB24: Very fresh, elegant, and complex. Notes of mandarin & quince and a hint of spice give the Solessence a very pleasant tart freshness. The perlage is very fine and elegant. Lukas FEB23 (base vintage 2020): In the nose red fruit, some yellow fruit, then in the background fine yeast notes. In the mouth fresh and juicy, very nice juicy apple notes, plus hints of raspberry, blackberry and some lemongrass. Very animating with great drinkability. Tasting FEB20: Base 2017 - Rich, generous aromas despite the freshness and the low dosage (longer yeast storage compared to the past and perpetual reserve makes it so multi-layered), more balance than before, extremely versatile, winey, yet youthful, precise, balanced, floral, herbal, minerality stops, Silex in the ground, chalk flashes in the mouth, anything but an entry! JM Seleque: "The Identity of our Winery. A wine of friends, for sharing. The expression of our style, pure and fresh, in all circumstances."
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet L'Autentique
100% ChardonnayDosage: 1g/lVinified on fine lees in stainless steel tanksAged in the bottle for at least 5 yearsTilman AUG24 (on 2015): Restrained, slightly floral and citric nose, the palate is all the more powerful with a spiciness that is rather atypical for Chardonnay, very juicy, ripe citrus fruit and pleasantly tart zest flavours, precise acidity and a mineral finish. Gripping!Nicola AUG24 (on 2015): Insanely juicy, fresh, full of cool fruit, with a lot of stone on the finish, but not barren. Lively and vibrant.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Réserve
50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage: ca. 5g/lVinification: Stainless steel and concrete tanksBottle ageing: 8 yearsSame blending and base wines as in Originel but with much longer ageingNicola JAN26: Beautifully open, harmonious, pleasant, balanced between maturity and freshness.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€64.00 / 1 Liter)