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 (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Éric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1g/l 20-30% 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: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Blanc de Noirs DEMI (Half bottle)
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Bottle ageing: approx. 25 months Maturation: 25% inox tanks, 50% oak barrels, 25% concrete eggs Spontaneous fermentation 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: 0.375 Liter (€69.07 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs DEMI (Half Bottle)
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: 0.375 Liter (€70.67 / 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.TASTING:On the nose, a coated, flattering bouquet of a complex palette of aromas of red fruits; airy, brightand vigorous in the mouth. Boasting great freshness, generous doses of strawberry andredcurrant dictate, punctuated by hints of fragrant flowers, such as peonies.It maintains a beautiful balance with a persistent finish.PAIRING:By virtue of its power, this Champagne Empreinte complements the expressive flavours ofgastronomic cooking remarkably well. Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms, quail with grapesor a fricassee of forest mushrooms harmonise perfectly with this Champagne Empreinte, servedat 11-12° C.PRESS REVIEWSJAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100Bettane & Desseauve 2017 : 16,5/20Guide RVF 2017 15/20Guide Gault Millau 2014 : 15/20Guide Larousse du Champagne 2014 : ****Tyson Stelzer – Australie – 2014 : 94/100Wine advocate – USA : 91/100Vinum 2013 - Allemagne : 16.5/20Stephen Tanzer’s – USA : 92/100Burghound – USA : 91/100
Content: 0.375 Liter (€77.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige DEMI (Half Bottle)
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. 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: 0.375 Liter (€84.00 / 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)
Sadi Malot - Les 2 Cépages Grand Cru
60% Pinot Noir, 40% ChardonnayBoth from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy Dosage: 1,8g/l Vinification: fermented in steel, incl. malolactic fermentation Assemblage with 50% solera started in 1982 Filled without fining 18 months bottle agingNicola MRZ25: Delicate fruit, balanced, pleasant, juicy and playful, perfect start to spring and for warm summer days David Oct.23: Juicy, lively acidity, light-footed but still serious. Nicola Jul.23: Racy, toasty, pithy, dried yellow fruit, tangy, fresh, crisp, fun, with grip, slightly tart finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€51.87 / 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 (€51.87 / 1 Liter)
Janisson-Baradon Extra Brut
Simple and refreshing yet with wonderful substance and character; spicy aromas 50 % Pinot Noir, 50 % Chardonnay 30% reserve wines aged in wood 36 months "sur lie" Dosage: 2g/l
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)
Pierre Brocard Tradition
75% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc, 5% ChardonnayDosage 1g/lMatured in stainless steel & 5% in 300 litre barrelsBottle ageing: At least 2 years30% reserve winesNicola 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 (€55.87 / 1 Liter)
Francis Orban Extra Brut
100% Meunier Dosage: 3g/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 (€55.87 / 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 (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Eric Taillet ExlusivT Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 1g/l 20-30% 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 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 (€57.20 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Trilogie
29% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay Dosage: 1g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Vinification: 63% oak barrels, 37% stainless steel tanksNicola OCT24: Most racy in the basic range, mineral, structured, distinctive.Tilman OCT24: Slimmer, fresher, sparser, has something citric, more mineral, more structured, peanut on the back, salty, but still always melting.Fabio OCT24: Brighter in flavour, more freshness, citric, mineral. Tilman JAN24: Fresh and fruity beginning with a subtle woody body. An uncomplicated, harmonious classic champagne cuvée with a wonderful drinking flow! Moritz OCT22: Youthful, Fresh, Playful. Red berries and a subtle greenish bitterness in combination with a playful acidity make the 1/3 cuvée an absolute pleasure.
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 (€57.33 / 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 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 (€58.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Séduction Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 40 months bottle ageing Vinification: 62% inox tanks, 30% oak-barrels, 8% concrete eggs 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 (€58.53 / 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 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 (€60.67 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Rosé Extra Brut
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir (of which 9% Bouzy Rouge)Dosage 2g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 2 yearsTasting MAY23: Delicate, fragrant rosé with delicate fruit aromas and beautiful brioche notes.Moritz AUG22: Carried by a very fine perlage, this champagne is fresh and playful. A hint of strawberry green is paired with the concise red fruitiness. A perfect aperitif on warm summer days or an accompaniment to light, acidic dishes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€61.33 / 1 Liter)