$62
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, DRY, WHITE PEACH, SPICE, QUINCE JELLY, OAK
A Blanc de Noirs Champagne of great aromatic intensity and richness, with white stone aromas, a refined mousse, and creamy finish.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
*Mevushal
*Kosher For Passover
$53
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : ÉPERNAY
Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BIDED, DRY, PEACH, PEAR, CITRUS, FLORAL, TOAST, OAK
This Pinot Meunier-dominant cuvée is blend of 30 vintages from a solera started in 1980 and extending to 2011. RIch and well-balanced, it has a lively mousse, delicate white fruit aromas, subtle creamy texture, and a refreshing, citrus-tinged finish. Spends 3 years on the lees before disgorgement; a steal!!
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIR WITH: Duck Crostini
$62
France : Champagne : Ecueil
$43
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
LIGHT-BODIED, CLEAN, CITRUS, PEACH, MINERAL, FLINT, NO OAK
A bright, elegant, and precise NV Brut (85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir) with sharp edges and just a touch of yeasty brioche notes. Perfect if you’re craving a fresher, cleaner Champagne!
ECOLOGY: Organic
PAIR WITH: Chilled Peach Soup w/ Goat Cheese
$45
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Chardonnay
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, RICH, TROPICAL FRUIT, NO OAK
Supple, rich fruit character — key lime, green apple and honeydew melon, ripe Anjou pear and dried pineapple — is balanced by nice acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Overall bright and fresh.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Cheese & Poultry
$55
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, ZESTY, BRIGHT, BRIOCHE, NO OAK
The aromas here are radiant, revealing bright yellow-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, peach), honey, floral nuances. The palate is seductive, richly flavorful and smooth, combing generosity and subtlety. Long, lingering, and precise.
*Conventional
$42
CHAMPAGNE : AUBE
Pinot Noir
FULL-BODIED, BRUT, MINERAL, RIPE PEAR, GREEN APPLE, LEES CHARACTER, NO OAK
Another day, another beautiful estate-grown Champagne that outperforms many in the $60+ bracket. First-generation winemaker Bertrand Brigandat’s domaine in the high hillside vineyards of southern Champagne is the same site once worked by his father Pierre, a négociant who supplied high quality Pinot Noir grapes to Laurent-Perrier. Aged 3 years sur latte.
ECOLOGY : Organic, Practicing Biodynamic
PAIR WITH : Roasted Halibut with Butter Sauce
$45
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, MINERAL GREEN APPLE, CHERRY PIT, CUT FLOWERS, NO OAK
Although not marked as such, the grapes in ‘Inflorescence’ are all from a single vintage, as Stéphane does not use reserve wines to adjust the blend of his NV cuvées. A small-production, hand-crafted, vintage Champagne at this price? Doesn't get much better than that. Dosage 5g/L.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Apple Cheddar Pie
$70
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
FULL-BODIED, BREAD DOUGH, STRAWBERRY, ELEGANT, SOME OAK
Notes of raspberry, wild strawberry, and cherry dominate the palate, followed by brioche and dried fruit. Powerful, elegant, and sensual.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH :Beef Carpaccio
$64
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : NV
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
FULL BODIED, BREAD DOUGH, VANILLA, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, SOME OAK
There is plenty of finesse in the smooth-texture non-vintage Clicquot offering. The palate evokes flavors of apricot, peach, vanilla pastry, and minerality. Racy with a snappy finish and elegant, yet unpretentious.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Fish & Poultry