Jacquesson Cuvée 743 Dégorgement Tardif
60% Pinot Noir and Meunier, 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Base year: 2015 89 months on the lees under natural cork Jacquesson: 60% of the harvest came from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers and Champillon and 40% from Avize and Oiry. Winter and much of spring were wet and mild. This was followed by a period of drought and heatwaves which lasted until mid-August. Alternating periods of wet and cool conditions and hot, dry weather characterised the rest of the growing season. We harvested a perfectly ripe and healthy crop from 10th-30th September. Yields were modest, acidity levels adequate and the quality consistently high making this a truly splendid harvest. We can really feel the essence of Pinot in this blend which is made up of reserve wines from the cuvées N°742 to 735.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion 2015
100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs Sourced from 7-8 different sites, all cultivated with old slopeside vines (facing ESE). Especially from the Grand Cru site of Les Buzons (Cramant). Other parcels include: Pimonts, Goutte d’Or, Rouillées, Fourches and Gros Monts. The vines average between 40-60 years of age, although in some cases they are believed to be even older. Miniscule yields. Terroir: Thin soil layer over chalk parent rock. Vinification: Primary fermentation takes place in small, old Burgundy Barriques. The wine sees no malolactic fermentation, filtration or fining. Anything that could potentially stress the wine is avoided; this preserves and develops the maximal expression of terroir. Following primary fermentation, the wine is matured for one year in barrique. Dosage: 3g/l Fleur de Passion is a serious and traditional champagne inspired through the hard work of Jacques Diebolt (see Winemaker Profile). A rare jewel needing considerable time in the bottle in order to develop its full and stunning potential. Nicola OKT25 - Vintage 2015: Intense, beautiful nose; for the warm year 2015, this Fleur is currently wonderfully fresh and leans more towards the mineral side. Fine spice, nice length, currently not fully developed. Balanced, complex, compact body. If opened now, decant at least 1 hour before. Otherwise, ideally let it mature for at least another 6 months. It will reach perfection in about 2-3 years.Nicola FEB24 - Vintage 2013: Super generous with elegant delicacy and the lightly vibrating freshness of 2013, truly sings, buoyant, butter, brioche. Moritz FEB24 - Vintage 2013: WOW!!!...There's so much going on that I find it hard to put the drinking experience into words. Everything is very calm and harmonizes perfectly with each other. Aromas of white chocolate, raspberry, roasted almond, butter brioche, salted lemon, and salted caramel waft towards you very subtly. The palate is round, full-bodied yet still very fine and elegant. The entire range of aromas is also found on the palate and is supported by a light saltiness. After 10 years, the Fleur de Passion is still super fresh...Yes, almost youthful in the glass. The finish seems endless. The taste after swallowing (excuse me, but one simply cannot spit out this champagne) just doesn't want to end. Truly grand champagne cinema. Tasting Andreas Langre - Vintage 2013: Fleur de Passion is one of few series of which I´ve had the privileged to try from first to last. The 1995 & 1996 was amazing and if I had to choose just one bottle from both years to fill up the cellar, it could possibly be FdP. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a vertical 1995-2008 and since then unashamed indulged in several 2010 & 2012 as well as the last 1996:s and various vintages. The 2013 is very longed for and descending the nose in the glass immediately puts a smile of relief and pleasure on my lips. Relief because this is a true-to-vintage masterpiece, sporting that emblematic dusty minerality I always yearn for in this kind of wine. Though recently released, the 2013 opens more eagerly than the 2012 sibling and is already flexing the butter smeared, fleshy fruit loins. Vanilla sprinkled juicy apples, ananas & sticky cape gooseberry. Then delicious, perfectly ripe mango, served in oyster shells. The developed glass gives a preview of what´s to come for this one within just a few years: Dark chocolate, liquored cherries, cacao (this is the oak speaking), preserved fruits, white flowers, & leather. Outstanding! The mouth is divine as well! Dangerously drinkable already, lush & juicy with abundant minerality & stunning, salivating acidity. Quite complex, with great intensity and impressive length. This wine will perform perfectly for decades but is enjoyable today as well. Accessible and in every aspect – stunning! Tasting FEB20 - Vintage 2010: Very charming release, slightly lighter, not as much body as e.g. 2008, currently of course still too young, ultra-beautiful, nutty finish, extremely long, acidity well integrated. Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2010: Currently still young, rather less acid, flowery, extremely long finish, creamy, round, balance Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2007: Isabelle Diebolt: "Fleur 07 is like a black Chanel dress, reduced elegance" We could fully subscribe to this. Ratings: Vinum magazine: Dec. 2011: 19 /20 (2002) Gerhard Eichelmann: ***** (2004) - ***** (2005) Decanter: ***** (vintage 2002) GaultMillau Wine Guide: 18½ (2005) - 19 (2004) - 19 /20 (2002) Richard Juhlin - 8,000 Champagnes: 96 pts (2008) - 93 pts (2005) - 93 pts (2004) - 95 pts (2002) - 92 pts (2000) - 94 pts (1999) - 95 pts (1998)- 95 pts (1996) Wine Spectator: 93 pts (2005) Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar: 93 pts (1998) - 92 pts (1999) - 93 pts (2005) Sommeliers International: Wonderful moment of happiness (2006) Guide Revue du Vin de France: 18½ (2002) - 16 (2006) - 16½ /20 (2007) - 18 (2008)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Variation 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot GrisDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Flavour of shortcrust pastry and apple. Full, but very good & balanced. Still singing!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€192.00 / 1 Liter)
Fleury 4 Cepages 2014 - Bio
58% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 12% Pinot Blanc & 5% Pinot GrisDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 7 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and unsulphurised
Content: 0.75 Liter (€198.67 / 1 Liter)
Robert Moncuit Clos des Auges 2017
100% ChardonnaySingle vineyard ‘Clos des Auges’ from the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil sur Oger, located directly next to the wineryOld vinesMatured in small wooden barrelsDosage: 0g/litre6 years bottle ageingNicola FEB25: Brilliant aromas of spices: cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, extremely complex, perfect in itself, balanced, balanced, lots of presence, straightforward, polished, great flavours, salty on the finish, monument!Tilman FEB25: Very elegant, yet powerful, somewhat oxidative character, has something of spices, cinnamon, cumin, very rich in finesse and balanced, salty.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€206.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez La Grande Ruelle Pinot Noir 2016 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelle: Les Grande Ruelle. Link to single vineyard at Weinlagen-info Age of vines: 35 years 100% vinified in wood No malolactic Dosage: 3 g/l "I feel naked" - that's what Eric said to us. Eric Rodez is known as the master of assemblage and now he had to trust that the single parcelle contains all a great champagne needs. And these brand new champagnes are really grand. One of the most elegant, deep and complex champagnes we tasted from this domain so far. His son Mikhael was the driver to this initiative: "It's time father" he said...
Content: 0.75 Liter (€209.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Les Beurys 2018 Pinot Noir - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelle: Les Beurys Age of vines: 35 years 100% vinified in wood No malolactic Dosage: 3 g/l Nicola FEB24: Tremendous pressure, vibration, balance, great complexity, aromatic + super delicate + drive. Moritz FEB24: Dense blackberry, salt licorice, and a fine spice on the nose. The palate is delicate yet very powerful. Endless finish. Tasting FEB20: Powerful, a lot of body, currently more nutty than vinous"I feel naked" - that's what Eric said to us. Eric Rodez is known as the master of assemblage and now he had to trust that the single parcelle contains all a great champagne needs. And these brand new champagnes are really grand. One of the most elegant, deep and complex champagnes we tasted from this domain so far. His son Mikhael was the driver to this initiative: "It's time father" he said...
Content: 0.75 Liter (€209.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez La Pierre aux Larrons 2018 Chardonnay - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelle: La Pierre aux Larrons 100% vinified in wood No malolactic fermentation "I feel naked" - that's what Eric said to us. Eric Rodez is known as the master of assemblage and now he had to trust that the single parcelle contains all a great champagne needs. And these brand new champagnes are really grand. One of the most elegant, deep and complex champagnes we tasted from this domain so far. His son Mikhael was the driver to this initiative: "It's time father" he sayd... Nicola FEB24: Straightforward top cuvée with a miles-long nutty finish, a Porsche races through the head cinema with the aromas, dizzying one. Moritz FEB24: Light reduction, salty, smoked almond, beautiful symbiosis. The nose is well reflected on the palate. Citrus notes are added. Elegant, dancing acidity, dense. Ultra-long finish. With every sip, one forgets the world around them. Grand head cinema. Pardon my French: But this is pure Chardonnay sex! And there are no more words to describe it. Must be experienced.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€209.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Les Genettes Rosé Maceration 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/lSingle Plot in AmbonnayVinified in Barrique
Content: 0.75 Liter (€209.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Moncuit Clos Andrea 2016
Clos Andrea is a single parcel in the premier cru village of Vertus. Vintage: 2016 Zero dosage No malolactic fermentation Matured under natural corkAs the champagne is natural, it is bottled at a pressure of just 5 bar instead of the usual 6 bar. Bottles produced: 2,000
Content: 0.75 Liter (€213.20 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Millésime 2009 in wooden box
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lMatured in 228 litre wooden barrels for 10 monthsBottle ageing: At least 10 yearsNicola Okt25: So clear, fresh and yet so beautifully beginning to mature, subtly very profound, wonderful.Nicolas Laugerotte: A delightful and mineral blancs de blanc!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€246.67 / 1 Liter)
Jacquesson Dizy "Terres Rouges" 2014
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l single vineyard (lieu-dit) "Les Terres Rouges". Link to single vineyard at Weinlagen-info 8 years bottle ageing "At the foot of a gently sloping hill, facing east. Reddish brown limestone of some considerable depth overlying chalky silt. Planted to pinot noir with 12,000 vines over 1.33 hectares in 1993 ; cordon de royat pruning."
Content: 0.75 Liter (€250.67 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Empreinte Noire 2011 in gift box
100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelles: La Pierre aux Larons, Le Moulin, Les Fournettes, Les Secs. Age of Vines: 32 years 100% vinification in wood No malolactic Dosage: 2g/l Nicola FEB24: A very strong release, unexpected for 2011, he made it only because he found the wine to be so magnificent. Balanced aromatics, rich in nuances, very complex spice, ripe fruits, delicately prancing acidity. Moritz FEB24: Tasting sample has been open for 4 days: Smoky, spicy, dense, dark fruit. On the palate, gripping without losing elegance. Round and polished. So complex that not everything can be put into words. Despite the vintage, a splendid champagne with an extremely long finish. Air does it good. The champagne stood perfectly in the tasting.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart L'Aphrodisiaque '19 - Bio
80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak Mineral, spicy, full bodied, full of ripe fruit but still elegant. Very special, complex and very rare! Only few bottles available! This extremely rare cuvée comes from a single parcel and was vinified entirely in barrique. Elegant, mineral, spicy and juicy. Ripe citrus and orange peel, overlaid with fine biscuity notes, finesse and complex, very fine bubbles. A purist exceptional champagne that makes a lot of pressure, but above all shows great elegance and a very long mineral finish. Promises several years of storage potential!Nicola OCT24: So profound, but with such great finesse, delicacy and elegance. Actually quite unusual for his champagnes. Toasty flavours, dried fruit, honey notes. So elegant!Tilman OCT24: Tension between oxidation and reduction, roasted and fruity at the back, roasted almond, salty, good body, but concise acidity that rejuvenates everything, elegant, complex, but not bulky, depth, enormous length!Fabio OCT24: Oxidation on the nose, apple peel backed with freshness, ripe but elegant on the palate, extremely fine perlage, super complex, acidity very well integrated, finish very balanced and well-balanced.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Empreinte Noire 2012 in gift box
100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelles: La Pierre aux Larons, Le Moulin, Les Fournettes, Les Secs. Age of Vines: 32 years 100% vinification in wood No malolactic Dosage: 2g/l Nicola FEB24: A very strong release, unexpected for 2011, he made it only because he found the wine to be so magnificent. Balanced aromatics, rich in nuances, very complex spice, ripe fruits, delicately prancing acidity. Moritz FEB24: Tasting sample has been open for 4 days: Smoky, spicy, dense, dark fruit. On the palate, gripping without losing elegance. Round and polished. So complex that not everything can be put into words. Despite the vintage, a splendid champagne with an extremely long finish. Air does it good. The champagne stood perfectly in the tasting.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Empreinte Blanche 2012 in gift box
100% Chardonnay Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelles: Le Noyers Saint Pys, Les Genettes, La Crayères, Les Agusons Age of Vines: 43 years 100% vinification in oak No malolactic Dosage: 2 g/l Tasting FEB20: Incredible, powerful, rousing, density, smoothness!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Tarlant Cuvée Louis - Vendages 1996
Being cask fermented, it has a complex structure and its unique bouquet allies power and richness, balance and generosity. Grapes: 50% Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir Terroirs: Vineyard "Les Crayons" in Oeuilly (Marne valley). Chalk. 65-yrs old vines. Vinification: Vinification in 4-wine oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation. Barrel fermentation with the lees regularly stirred back into the wine. Remains in barrels until May. Disgorging: See date on rear label. Manual. Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Empreinte Blanche 2013 in gift box
100% Chardonnay Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelles: Le Noyers Saint Pys, Les Genettes, La Crayères, Les Agusons Age of Vines: 43 years 100% vinification in oak No malolactic Dosage: 2 g/l Tasting FEB20: Incredible, powerful, rousing, density, smoothness!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Empreinte Noire 2013 in gift box
100% Pinot Noir Terroir: Ambonnay Parcelles: La Pierre aux Larons, Le Moulin, Les Fournettes, Les Secs. Age of Vines: 32 years 100% vinification in wood No malolactic Dosage: 2g/l Nicola FEB24: A very strong release, unexpected for 2011, he made it only because he found the wine to be so magnificent. Balanced aromatics, rich in nuances, very complex spice, ripe fruits, delicately prancing acidity. Moritz FEB24: Tasting sample has been open for 4 days: Smoky, spicy, dense, dark fruit. On the palate, gripping without losing elegance. Round and polished. So complex that not everything can be put into words. Despite the vintage, a splendid champagne with an extremely long finish. Air does it good. The champagne stood perfectly in the tasting.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
Jérôme Prevost Extra Brut La Closerie "&" LC23
100% MeunierDosage: 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Gueux, produced by a partner winemaker.Very old vines.Harvested as late as possible.Alcoholic fermentation in used 400- to 600-liter barriques.Bottle aging: 12-18 months.Jérôme Prévost's Champagnes are among the most sought-after in the world and are therefore very rarely available and produced in limited quantities.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€265.33 / 1 Liter)
De Sousa Cuvee des Caudalies 2013 - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lAged in small oak barrels for 10 monthsBottle ageing: At least 8 yearsFrom the estate's top vineyards, 60-100 year old vines, bottled unfiltered
Content: 0.75 Liter (€280.00 / 1 Liter)
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies "Le Mesnil" - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Le Mesnil sur Oger (Grand Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 10 monthsBottle ageing: At least 8 yearsFrom 60-100 year old vines, bottled unfiltered
Content: 0.75 Liter (€280.00 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Garennes Box - Bio
Box contains 2 bottles of the 2019 vintage from Garennes (Grand Cru):Les Souffle des Garennes, vinified in oak barrelsAu Gré des Garennes, vinified in stone amphorae50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom the single vineyard Garennes in HautvillersBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsThe Les Garennes parcel was acquired 70 years ago by Florence and Antoine's grandfather. This double box with two bottles is now available for the 70th anniversary: the same grape material, but vinified differently, once in wood, once in amphora.Planted as a mixed set, no fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - 2019 - Oak Aging: Superbly complex and generous, yet fresh and spicy, well-balanced, great body, has so much to say with a wonderful nutty finish, extremely long.Nicola Oct25 - 2019 - Amphora: More mature nose than the oak-aged version, also extremely beautiful, advanced tobacco notes, lovely chocolate notes, not quite as long a finish and somewhat lighter in body, perhaps because the wood enhances the aromas more than the amphora.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€146.67 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Soliste Meunier Les Gouttes d'Or 2017 MAGNUM
100% Pinot Meunier from single vineyard "Les Gouttes d'Or" Dosage: 2g/l Vinified in oak and concrete egg Les Solistes are wines from typical vineyards which give us a very significant caracter of their terroir. SOILS: Bottom of the hill, ocher clays with strong presence of flint calcite, on chalk of the Campanian AGING: On cork - 4 years (75CL) • 5 years (1,5L) PRODUCTION: 1500 bottles and 30 magnums JM Seleque: "The nobility of the great Meunier, on a historical terroir, a massales selection of 1951 that gives us wines both fine and precise." Nicola MAR26 (2020): Yellow, spicy fruit, expressive, aromatic with freshness, pressure, and a nutty, smoky finish. Tilman MAR26 (2020): Very mineral and cool, underpinned by fine spice and herbaceousness, strong balance, light grip, great verticality.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€158.00 / 1 Liter)