Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 01 Grand Cru d'Avize 2021 MAGNUM
100% ChardonnayDosage 3g/lFrom Avize (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steel & wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined and unfilteredNicola FEB24: Aromatic, creamy, full-bodied with a straightforward finish, has a slightly matured aspect due to the oxidative style.Moritz FEB24: More mature than the last releases: Wonderful aromas of hayflower, white almond, and fresh garden herbs. Despite the light, well-integrated oxidative notes, it comes across quite fresh and straightforward, creating a wonderful symbiosis between nose and palate.Nicola JUN22: Very nicely developed, great body, complex, cleanly polished + accessible, great drinkability. Becomes richer and more opulent when open and even more drinkable with time! With a beautiful silky honey note and a nutty, brioche-like finish.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€99.33 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Quintette MAGNUM
100% Chardonnay from 5 Terroirs: Vertus 1er Cru - La Justice planted in 1950 Dizy 1er Cru - Moque-bouteille planted in1985 Epernay - Les Frileux planted in 1959 Mardeuil - Les Basses Ronces planted in 1982 Pierry 1er Cru - Les Tartières & Les Porgeons planted in 1990 and 1985 SOILS: Silty clay, flint clay, chalky subsoil VINIFICATION: Oak barrels & Stainless steel tank, without fining or filtration AGING: 3 years (75CL) • 5 years (1,5L) DOSAGE: 2 g/l PRODUCTION : 5040 bottles and 70 magnums JM Seleque: "5 Terroirs for a full expression of the Chardonnay, identitary and racy." Nicola FEB24: Wow, an outstanding release, taut with great maturity underneath, mineral, salty, slightly matured, superb. Moritz FEB24: Very profound nose. A harmony of: mint, lemongrass, salted lemon, grassy (green-spicy) notes. The palate is very balanced, with a very tight, gripping acidity. In the endless finish, there's a very subtle smokiness, which gives the champagne even more character and tension. A very strong release! Lukas FEB23: On the nose ripe yellow fruit and yellow peach. In the mouth juicy and full-bodied, with apple, pear and peach notes. The acidity binds very nicely and makes for great drinking joy.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€99.33 / 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)
Vauversin Rossignol 2018 MAGNUM - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Old vines (60 years) Single vineyard "Rossignol" 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 JUL19: More power, more acid, a little tannins, very long, again the ethereal, structure, finesse. Almost a bit young at the moment. Tasting FEB20: Burgundian, straightforward, very complex, austerity and still character, salty, Unami, nice nutty finish, 4 years in bottle, a lot of pressure on the palate not strict. Tasting JUL21: very nice aromatic fine nose, tight, dratig, straight, light creaminess, light caramel note, very long finish, not too strict.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€99.33 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Révolution MAGNUM
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lAged in stainless steel and 50% barriqueBottle ageing: 6 years20% malolactic fermentation, blend of three vintagesNicola FEB25: Precise, elegant with beautiful honey notes & grip, great finish. Very balanced, mild acidity.Nicola FEB22: Révolution is delicate and intense at the same time, with notes of biscuit and orange zest, fine spice and white nougat providing a great taste experience. The finest bubbles, lots of tension and presence on the palate lead to an extremely long finish.Nicola FEB20: Incredibly delicate yet generous aromatics, spiciness, presence, density, extremely long, not too sparse, honey, chocolate, very fine perlage, creaminess, a real taste sensation.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€103.33 / 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)
Ullens - Domaine de Marzilly L.P.M MAGNUM
100% Meunier Dosage: 2,5g/lAged in traditional 205 l barrels, made from regional oak, for 11 months18 months bottle ageing Riddled by handUnfined and unfilteredThe work is very manual and laborious, with a great sense of time and the needs of wine.The second coup of the highly gifted "newies" of Champagne. L.P.M refers to the area north-west of Reims, originally called "La Petit Montagne", in which their vineyards are located. Now that another area bears this name, it can no longer be written out on the label for Maximes and Anna's champagne and is therefore "encrypted". Nicola FEB26: Aromatic, currently accessible phase (was previously tighter), balanced, fine multi-layered herbal notes, vinous, partly mixed with mature notes, great drinking pleasure with sophistication. Maria FEB26: Vinous, but nevertheless not heavy, rather fresh and lively with ripe fruit and herbal notes. Very complex, yet balanced and accessible. Giuseppe Lauria Editor-in-Chief WEINWISSER APR23: I enjoyed a good 1-hour adventure with this Blanc de Noirs. Because it changes in 10-minute intervals. Initially very restrained, it only reveals its facets with increasing airflow. After 30 to 40 minutes it really gets going: At the beginning only very delicate grapefruit notes, followed by yellow fruits like pear and a touch of marzipan, later bright and light red berries like raspberry join them, which skillfully blend into one with the distinctive sea breeze exciting piece of finesse to be captured in the finale by fine spices such as fennel. An elegant champagne with great evolution in the glass. 17.5+/20-2029 Lukas FEB23: On the nose raspberry, pear and ripe peach with hints of melon and grapefruit in the background. In the mouth juicy lemon and grapefruit, some pear and lemongrass, plus a present and crisp acidity that gives a lot of traction and makes for a great drinkability. A lot of potential for the future, a lot of fun in the glass and a joy to drink right now, but also a very capable food companion. Nicola JUL21: Incredible fragrance that draws you in, very beautiful, subtle honey note, very exciting soft-spicy beguiling, very own aroma, also again wonderful food companion, has something sweet (not sweet), something red-fruity, very light red cherry, red pepper, slight maturity.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€103.33 / 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)
Paul Bara L’Annociade 2012
100% Pinot NoirDosage 6g/lPinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Aged in wood for 6 monthsBottle ageing: At least 10 yearsDomaine Paul Bara: Bright, gold coloured champagne with fine and abundant Bubbles. Complex nose of ripe fruits, buttery apples (tarte tatin) and well-integrated oak with a delicate note of vanilla. Reveals good initial intensity, with a full texture and nice tension. Beautifully long with a distinguished bitterness on the finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€210.67 / 1 Liter)
Larmandier-Bernier Chemins d’Avize 2016 - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l LES CHEMINS D’AVIZE come to enrich the list of our single-vineyard champagnes. We began this approach in 1988 with VV de Cramant, then completed in 1995 with Terre de Vertus and in 1999 by the Rosé de Saignée. We know for many years that Avize is worth a single vineyard cuvee. In 2009, we bought a smaller press so that we can now separate the juice from our 2 Avize vineyards. Vinification: The natural alcoholic fermentation (natural yeast) and the malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in our casks and our wooden vats. The wines are left on their natural lees for nearly a year and undergo gentle bâtonnages, but no filtering or fining. If the year merits it, this cuvée will be bottled in July as a vintage. Then the bottles are then taken down into the coolness of our cellars, where the second fermentation and the maturation 'on laths' quietly take place. Each bottle is disgorged manually 6 months before being marketed. Tasting notes: JamesSuckling.com, October 2017: Les Chemins d’Avize 2010 || 98 points - A single 0.7ha plot in Avize, this has very assertive citrus and dried peach edge with strong chalky minerals. Extremely vibrant. The palate has richness of fruit with white peach and apricot flavors. Sturdy structure supports ripe and concentrated fruit. Grape maturity is expressed at an elite level here – a gift of the terroir and its interpreters. The acidity is striking, driving a deep, sorbet-like finish. Drink now. WineAdvocate/Robert Parker - September 2020 || 96 points - Disgorged in October 2019, Larmandier-Bernier's 2013 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize is showing brilliantly, unfurling in the glass with a lovely nose of citrus oil, fresh apricot, peach and pear, complemented by hints of fresh walnuts and almond paste. Full-bodied, deep and vinous, it's layered and elegantly muscular, with a concentrated core of ripe fruit, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. Pierre Larmandier invariably excels in cool, late growing seasons, so the 2013 vintage was perfectly adapted to his talents. The Champagne Guide - Tyson Stelzer, 2014-2015: LES CHEMINS D'AVIZE Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2009 : Disgorged on the spot without dosage, hence is unscored, but worthy of at least 95 points.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€212.00 / 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)
Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs MAGNUM - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage: 5g/l Assemblage using 5-6 vintages. 2007 - 45%, 2006- 30%, 2005 - 13%, 2004 - 8%, 2002 - 2%, 2000 - 2%. Average age of the vines: 32 years Vinification: 75% used wood, 25% enamel tank; 65% without malolactic fermentation, 35% with. Terroir: Les Beurys du bas, Les goisses, les secs, les fournettes, les genettes, les bas touret, les vaux saint basles, La pierre aux larons, les Bouités, les grandes ruelles. More full-bodied and vinous than the Blanc de Blancs. Complex, deep fruits, and elegant with a long finish.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€108.67 / 1 Liter)
Lointier Causica 2021 Blanc de Noirs MAGNUM
100% Pinot Meunier from the oldest Meunier vines at the domaineDosage: 1.5g/lSoil: brown limestone & clayVineyard: no herbicides, no insecticidesMaturation: 50% used barrique (from the estate's own forest) & 50% amphora for 11 monthsVinification: no malo / filtration / finingBottle aging: at least 22 months.The name Causica is derived from a subspecies of honey bee that has a special hairiness - similar to the leaves of the Pinot Meunier. Causica smells invitingly of sponge cake and peach cream, with an exciting smoky undertone. Nicola OCT24: Super independent character, cool fruit, almost mentholated, quiet vinosity, crisp apple, something floral, very nice, could go well with oysters.Tilman OCT24: Restrained but ripe fruit flavours, herbaceous, playful, initially powerful, becomes leaner at the back, with a great chalky finish. Fabio OCT24: Brighter fruit, elegant, crisp acidity, very fresh and powerful, minty, very good. Nicola FEB24: On the palate there is a lot of structure and a fine red berry flavor that lingers for a long time in the grippy finish.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€110.00 / 1 Liter)
Lointier Negra 2021 Blanc de Noirs MAGNUM
100% Pinot NoirDosage: 1.5g/lVery low sulphurMatured in oak for 11 monthsNo MaloWithout fining or filtration22 months bottle agingNicola OCT24: Significantly more red-fruity than the other cuvées, juicy, red apple, powerful, lively, slightly tart with a very long finish.Tilman OCT24: Unusually spicy for Pinot Champagne, but goes wonderfully well with the red fruitiness. Vibrant structure, great liveliness. Really enjoyable now six months after disgorgement!Fabio OCT24: Juicy, red apple, but also slightly cherry, wonderful structure, great balance. This is pure drinking pleasure with complexity!Nicola MAI24: Vinous, aromatic, dark red to blue fruit, blackberry, juicy, exciting effervescence (funky), also somewhat dark-earthy, expressive, will increase in tension and body over the next few months, as it will not be disgorged until March.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€110.00 / 1 Liter)
Vauversin Ordage Cuvée Perpetuelle Magnum - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Big portion from perpetuum reserve Vinified in oak All champagnes have been vinified with indigenous yeasts and with no filtration. They are low in sulfite (less than 35mg/l). Riddling by hand in natural cellar! Tasting JUL20: wood influence, relatively present acidity, but not unpleasant, extremely complex, incredibly long! Tasting JUL21: exciting aromatics, powerful, masculine, dynamic character, very entertaining, great presence, great finish.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€112.67 / 1 Liter)
Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 03 Grand Cru de Cramant V.V. MAGNUM
100% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Cramant (Grand Cru)Aged in wooden barrels for 9 monthsBottle aging: At least 5 yearsOld vinesNicola FEB24: Minimal sherry notes, mature, with a finish of salted caramel.Moritz FEB24: Despite its beautiful maturity (slight oxidative notes), the Cuvée Constantin seems quite austere. There are aromas of wet stones, citrus fruits, but also white almonds and salted caramel. On the palate, the aromas from the nose seem a little more tart due to the acidity. The long finish leaves a beautifully chalky/mineral aftertaste, which gives the champagne even more grip and length.Nicola JUN22: Perhaps the chalkiest, most mineral of the range, but again with that beautiful ripe fruit note. Exciting, mildly spicy, complex tone. On the third day: racy, spicy notes, strong character with enormous drinkability.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€112.67 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Voie d'Oger 2016
100% ChardonnayDosage 1.2g/lFrom the single vineyard Voie d'Oger in Avize (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 5 yearsOne of the last two single vineyard cuvées created by the visionary Charles Doyard, who sadly passed away far too early.Nicola MAI24: I was very sceptical because I love Doyard's ageing in wood so much. But this cuvée is simply amazing. It captivates you with its laser-sharp polish, yet it has such a wide range of aromas that it is not sparse. Then there is a minute-long finish. Unique! It's still a bit young at the moment and will continue to improve, but even now, as I said, it's absolutely impressive.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€228.00 / 1 Liter)
Doyard Monts Ferrés 2017
100% ChardonnayDosage 0.6g/lFrom the single vineyard Monts Ferres in Vertus (Premier Cru)Aged in used Burgundy barrelsBottle ageing: 5 yearsNo malolactic fermentationOne of the last two single vineyard cuvées created by the visionary Charley Doyard, who sadly passed away far too early.Nicola FEB25 (about vintage 2017): Super complex – irresistible, extremely layered and beautiful at the same time. Dancing!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€228.00 / 1 Liter)
Robert Moncuit Mesnil Millésime 2015 Magnum
100% Chardonnay from top vineyards in Le Mesnil Dosage: 0g/l Old vines
Content: 1.5 Liter (€118.67 / 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)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Roches 2014 MAGNUM - in wooden gift box
100% Meunier Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels Vineyard of the Vallée de la Marne : Jonquery, parcelle les Roches Soils : argileux (illite) Alcoolic Fermentation : in oak barrels Malolactic Fermentation : no Bottle aging: 36 months under cork Dosage: Brut Nature
Content: 1.5 Liter (€124.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Vignes Blanches 2014 MAGNUM
100% ChardonnayMatured in wood From the single vineyard Les Vignes Blanches. Link to single vineyard at Weinlagen-info Terroir: limestone and clay (illite) Age of the vines: Approx. 36 years Without malolactic fermentation 3 years bottle ageing under cork Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 1.5 Liter (€124.67 / 1 Liter)