2015

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)

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Copin Cautel Les coudes sur le zinc

50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% MeunierDosage 6.4g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 5 years‘Elbows on the table’: These champagnes are made to bring people together in a relaxed atmosphere and have a good time.Nicola OKT24: Creamy, generous, but the Copin Cautel freshness and juiciness is the basis of all cuvées. Pleasant and balanced.Fabio OKT24: Combines this fresh style (lemon, Granny Smith) with a little more yeastiness and creaminess, resulting in good depth.Tilman OKT24: Also quite fresh, juicy, but more melting and rich, yeasty, nice length.Tilman JUN24: Everything is wonderfully integrated. Variety of flavours, clear brioche aromas, almost opulent, beautiful melting and creamy.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33* / 1 Liter)

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Jean Velut Témoignage 2015

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 5g/l 8 years of bottle ageing 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)

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Bertrand-Delespierre L'Ame 2015

33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier & 33% Chardonnay Dosage 2g/lPinot Noir, Chardonnay & Meunier from Chamery, Ecueil and Villedommange (Premier Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 8 yearsNo malolactic fermentationNicola OCT25 - 2015: Crisp apple, juiciness paired with a hint of warmth from the 2015 vintage. Could mature a little longer to my taste, to open up even more.Moritz FEB24: Warm, opulent nose with aromas of brioche and grilled citrus fruits. On the palate, however, surprisingly fresh, with flavors leaning more towards grapefruit. After every sip, you immediately crave the next one.Nicola FEB24: Warm, ripe release, dried fruits, brioche, spicy fruit, yet despite the richness, there's something very fresh about it.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.67* / 1 Liter)

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JM-Massonnot Les Petites Boutures Millésime 2015

50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier15% of the Chardonnay was matured in oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentationNicola APR24 (on 2013): Old school buttercream cake, great nutty, generous aftertaste, yummie alert

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Bertrand-Delespierre Saignée des Terres Amoureuses 2015

100 % Pinot NoirDosage 2g/lPinot Noir from Écueil, Villedommange and Chamery (Premier Cru)Matured in 600 l wooden barrels & stainless steelBottle ageing: 7 yearsRosé de Saignée, no malolactic fermentationNicola FEB24: Super beautiful release, really great and balanced aromatics.Moritz FEB24: Primarily juicy forest berries underscored by a fine spice and beautiful freshness. All very balanced. Long finish. Good as a companion to food or just by itself.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€82.67* / 1 Liter)

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Doyard En Vieux Fombrés (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Blanc 2015

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% ChardonnayFrom the single vineyard Vieux Fombrés in Le Mesnil sur OgerAged in Burgundy barriquesNicola AUG25 (about vintage 2017): Very slender and elegant, delicately fruity, enveloped in noticeable wood, straightforward. Quite close to the flavour profile of a champagne, only without the bubbles.Janne AUG25 (about vintage 2017): Beautiful notes of brioche and almond on the nose, slightly lighter on the palate. Enveloped in an invigorating acidity.Denise AUG25 (about vintage 2017): Light, elegant fruitiness. Champagne flavour without bubbles. A rather ‘slim’ Coteaux.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€88.00* / 1 Liter)

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Grumier Les Plates Pierres 2015

65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot NoirDosage 3g/lFrom the single vineyard Les Plates Pierres in Venteuil Aged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsLukas FEB23: Spicy floral notes dominate the nose, underpinned by subtle red fruit. Full-bodied on the palate, with juicy peach and apple aromas in the foreground, backed by subtle hints of red fruit. Very nicely integrated acidity and a long finish.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€90.67* / 1 Liter)

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Henriet-Bazin Cuvée Marie-Amélie Millésime 2015 Brut Nature

100% Chardonnay Dosage 0g/l At least 7 years of bottle maturity Nicolas: "It's our daughter's name. During the 2004 harvest, my wife Marie-Noëlle tried every must directly from the press, as she normally does. She had the feeling that three plots of old vines gave a very good taste: ripe, complex, elegant ... everything she loves. So she decided to let some of these pressings mature together. In February, during the base wine tastings, these plots confirmed that they had the potential to make a great vintage. Since my wife gave birth to our daughter in 2004 (December, so she was pregnant during the harvest), she naturally decided to dedicate this beautiful cuvée to her. Then, year after year, the vines continue to age and when the vintage gives it, Marie-Noelle still assembles this vintage. The vines face east on a thin layer of silite with a base of gravel and pure chalk. The eastern exposure gives the balance between photosynthesis and minerality. On the label is a girl, very well dressed, but with a natural style, because this cuvée is elegant, with finesse, but without makeup, only with the natural taste. The girl is carrying a bird cage, but the cage is open. It should show that we are open to nature and that nature should sing and express itself in a natural way. Life in nature is life. It is a metaphor for our method of taking care of the vines and the soil.” Tasting SEP20: Very nice wood note, relatively salty, makes it super exciting, a bit more pressure and presence than Eusebe, you can't taste Zero, also has something delicate, nice Chardonnay fruit, chalky, chalky. Tasting JUL21: very fresh, puristic, still somewhat closed, very straightforward character

Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00* / 1 Liter)

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Francis Orban Cuvée Parcellaire Les Hauts Beugnets 2015

100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 3g/l 100% Single vineyard Les Haut Beugnets (hautes petites bosses) Old vines (> 50 years) Vinification in used oak barrels Without malolactic fermentation 5 years bottle aging David OCT23: smoky, ethereal, dense, expressive, great texture, fine oxidation - WOW

Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33* / 1 Liter)

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Henriet-Bazin Cuvée Arsène Millésime 2015 Grand Cru

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay From three Grand Cru plots in Verzenay and Verzy Min. 6 years bottle ageing Dosage: 5g/lTilman OCT24: Like the racing bike depicted on the label, this cuvée is grippy, slender, elegant and racy. Yet red fruity and with a fine yeast flavour, wonderfully balanced.Fabio OCT24: Ripe citrus, black bread rind, delicate fine oxidation, very elegant & complex, fine perlage on the palate, ripe red fruit, beautiful saltiness, a pleasure to drink with a lot of sophistication. Nicolas: "Arsène is the first name of the son of Jérôme, our friend who has worked with us for many years now.Baptizing a cuvée Arsène means integrating Jérôme a little more into the history of our house. On the label, Arsène is very elegant, like the vintage it characterizes. He is tall and his posture oscillates between rigor and relaxation, attesting that this wine, despite its Grand Cru origins and its vintage, remains accessible and supple.The cane is an instrument aimed at enhancing the elegance but also the balance of the cuvée.As for the bike, connoisseurs will notice that it is an old racing bike, (equipped with its cans of course) affirming the racy side of this great vintage."

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André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Vignes Blanches 2015 - Bio

100% Chardonnay Dosage: Brut Nature Ausbau im Holz Aus der Einzellage Les Vignes Blanches Terroir: limestone and clay (illite) Alter der Rebstöcke: Ca. 36 Jahre Ohne malolaktische Vergärung 3 Jahre Flaschenreife unter Kork nur 700 Flaschen

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Dosnon Ephémère

100% MeunierDosage 2g/lAged in Burgundy barrels for 10 monthsBottle ageing: At least 4.5 yearsNicola Oct25 on Vintage 19: Great clean, precise nose, monumental, incredible presence and pressure, super high quality, not fruity or herbaceous as is often the case with Meunier, compact red fruit, beautiful finish of subtle honey and smoky wood.

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Robert Moncuit Mesnil 2015

100% Chardonnay From the best plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Dosage: g/l Old Vines > 4 years bottle aging

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Alexandre Grimée "Sous les Trous" Bonneil V15

100% MeunierDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in BonneilAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years

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Lacourte-Godbillon Chaillots 2015 Extra Brut

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 2g/l From the single vineyard Chaillots, planted in 1966 (Massal selection of Pinots from Ecueil), southern exposure, green vineyards Terrois: sand on the surface, chalk in the subsoil 5 years of bottle maturity Fermentation in 300 l. Wooden barrels (wood from the forests of Ecueil) No malolactic fermentation Wine movement only using gravity, not filtered, filtered or embellished Natural cold stabilization

Content: 0.75 Liter (€124.67* / 1 Liter)

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Grumier Cuvée Amand 2015 Extra Brut

50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot NoirDosage 3g/lAged in wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 5 years

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Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France 2015

100% Pinot NoirDosage 8g/lPinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 9 yearsVines approx. 50 years oldDomaine Paul Bara: Attractive clear gold colour with a fine effervescence. Tasty and full in the mouth, with more of the pleasing aromas of the nose, as well as a hint of citrus peel and a slight peppery touch on the finish. This is a rich, full and generous wine, which will be perfect for a meal served exclusively with champagne.Tasting FEB20 (over 2008 vintage): Cocoa , richness, mocha, brioche, creamy, generous, coupled with freshness.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€149.33* / 1 Liter)

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René Geoffroy Empreinte 2015 MAGNUM

100% Pinot Noir30-year-old vinesWithout malolactic fermentationSeparate maturation of the individual vineyards in demi-muids (600-liter barrels)Dosage: 3g/lSoil: 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 (first juice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot to 80% in 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. Antonio Galloni Vintage 2013 – 90P: The 2013 Brut Cuvée Empreinte is a pretty wine that is starting to show the first signs of post-disgorgement maturity. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers, hazelnut and truffle lend quite a bit of nuance. 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: 1.5 Liter (€78.00* / 1 Liter)

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Doyard Blanc de Blancs 2015

100% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Mesnil, Oger, Avize and Cramant (Grand Cru)Aged in barriqueBottle ageing: At least 6 yearsNo malolactic fermentationTasting FEB22: vinous and complex, it shows great class and maintains a superb balance between finesse and power.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€158.67* / 1 Liter)

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Jacques Lassaigne Millésime 2015

100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak With malolactic fermentation Assemblage from a variety of different single vineyards Only released in exceptional vintages Aging on the lees for at least 8 years Age of vines: 40-50 Jahre

Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33* / 1 Liter)

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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)

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Grumier Les Plates Pierres 2015 MAGNUM

65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot NoirDosage 3g/lFrom the single vineyard Les Plates Pierres in VenteuilAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsLukas FEB23: Spicy floral notes dominate the nose, underpinned by subtle red fruit. Full-bodied on the palate, with juicy peach and apple aromas in the foreground, backed by subtle hints of red fruit. Very nicely integrated acidity and a long finish.

Content: 1.5 Liter (€98.00* / 1 Liter)

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Robert Moncuit Mesnil Millésime 2015 Magnum

100% Chardonnay from top vineyards in Le Mesnil Dosage: 0g/l Old vines

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