Champagne
Champagne, the epitome of elegance and celebration, is widely regarded as the pinnacle of sparkling wines. As one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, Champagne has captured the hearts of wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs with its exceptional quality, refined craftsmanship, and iconic vineyards.
Historically, Champagne has been dominated by some world-acclaimed Champagne House, which source grapes and harvest from Champagne growers. These famous Grandes Marques include Louis Roederer (Cristal), Dom Pérignon, Krug, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Bollinger, all of them are revered for their notable names that display unrivalled winemaking prestige and pedigree.
In the recent decade, the emerging Grower Champagne trend in Champagne is shaking up the industry by challenging the dominance of the big Champagne houses. These small-scale producers, also known as "Récoltant-Manipulant" or RM, grow their own grapes and produce their own Champagne, showcasing the unique terroir and character of their vineyards. Jacques Selosse, Ulysse Collin, and Champagne Vilmart & Cie are among the most prominent names in this trend, producing some truly artisanal and terroir-driven Champagnes.
Champagne is primarily made from three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes are carefully selected and blended to create a harmonious and complex flavour profile. Chardonnay contributes elegance, freshness, and finesse, while Pinot Noir adds structure, depth, and fruitiness. Pinot Meunier brings a touch of roundness and vibrancy to the blend.
The region of Champagne is divided into several distinct sub-regions, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne. Each sub-region has its unique terroir, characterized by variations in soil composition and microclimates, which influence the style and character of the wines produced.
Champagne offers various styles, from non-vintage blends to vintage cuvées and prestigious prestige cuvées. While Non-vintage Champagnes typically epitomise the house style, the vintage Champagnes are made from grapes harvested in one particular year (top vintages such as 1996, 2002, 2008 etc), in which these wines showcase the unique characteristics of the specific vintage.
The prestige cuvées, often the flagship wines of the renowned Champagne houses, are the pinnacle of excellence. These exceptional Champagnes are created using the finest grapes, the most meticulous winemaking techniques and often benefit from extended ageing to achieve unparalleled complexity and finesse.
Champagne is synonymous with celebration, elegance, and luxury. Its effervescent charm and timeless appeal have made it the drink of choice for countless special occasions and memorable moments. With its rich history, iconic vineyards, and unrivalled quality, Champagne continues to captivate wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
Champagne
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£92.24 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)From a single plot of western exposition and fermented and aged in barrels, the bright yellow 2019 Champagne Premiere Cru Blanc De Blancs Les Grandes Crayères Extra Brut is fresh and lifted with mineral character, offering notes of chalky freshness, bright lemon balm, delicate toasted incense, and fresh apple. Medium-bodied and focused, this age-worthy wine is all about its mineral texture and fine, focused mousse. There’s fantastic definition to the wine and a long persistence through the finish, with a hint of warmth. Angular and bright, it commands another couple of years in the cellar. The wood never feels heavy or even very noticeable at this point and will likely help to round this out if stored properly and given time. Drink 2025-2045. Disgorged November 2022. 2 grams per liter dosage. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£121.73 |
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Laherte Freres Les Vignes d'Autrefois Extra Brut 2016 exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship from the esteemed Champagne house, Laherte Freres. Sourced from select vineyards in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, this vintage showcases the exceptional terroir unique to Les Vignes d'Autrefois. Grapes were hand-harvested and underwent traditional méthode champenoise fermentation, ensuring preservation of purity and expression of the terroir. Ageing on lees for an extended period imparts remarkable depth and complexity, culminating in a crisp, mineral-driven palate with notes of citrus zest and brioche. The Extra Brut dosage accentuates its elegant dryness, making it a quintessential expression of refined Champagne. Renowned for their dedication to quality and heritage since 1602, Laherte Freres continues to produce exemplary Champagnes that resonate with connoisseurs worldwide. This 2016 vintage is a testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence and passion for the art of fine winemaking. |
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Champagne | 2 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
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£474.26 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Petit Meslier is a soft, open-knit Champagne that will likely offer its best drinking on the early side. Lemon confit, white flowers, marzipan and spice are nicely delineated. The brisk acids that make Petit Meslier so distinctive are a bit attenuated in this release. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 9 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£289.46 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier is classic Laherte all the way. Sweet dried cherry, mint, leather, dried flowers and spice are very nicely lifted. This savory, layered Rosé is a total delight. All the elements are so well balanced. It's all finesse and class here. The Rosé is 60% Meunier done in Blanc de Noirs style, with 30% macerated Meunier and 10% still red wine. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£332.66 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Rosé de Saignée Les Beaudiers is attractive and quite distinctive. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco, game, licorice and amaro herbs waft from the glass. Strong savory and earthy notes lend quite a bit of complexity. Readers should expect a fairly eccentric style. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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£224.66 |
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An outstanding creation from the exceptional winemakers at Laherte Frères, the Ultradition Rosé NV is a classic yet innovative blend from the heart of Champagne, France. Harboured in the terroir of Chavot, this wine tells the story of seven generations of winemakers' passion, culminating in its distinctively refreshing and radiant character that appeals to an extensive palate. Made of 60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, the Laherte Freres Ultradition Rosé NV is painstakingly hand-harvested and meticulously vinified, partly in casks, and undergoes natural malolactic transformation. The result is a light pink-hued wine with a finely-bubbled mousse, an inviting nose of red fruits and rose petals, and a captivating palette of strawberry, white nectarine, and a faint hint of mineral, reminiscing the rich soils where they were grown. Savour a bottle of Laherte Freres Ultradition Rosé NV for a true appreciation of artisanal Champagne production. |
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Champagne | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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£277.46 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Disgorged in June 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter, Laherte’s latest NV Extra-Brut Ultradition (2021 base) is produced from equal parts estate-grown and purchased fruit, sourced from the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Based on the 2021 vintage and incorporating 55% reserve wines from 2020 and 2019, this cuvée is composed of 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. It opens in the glass to reveal expressive aromas of pear, brioche and orange zest. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and vibrant, marrying finesse with persistence, laden with mouthwatering acidity and culminating in a long, resonant finish. With an annual production of 70,000 bottles, this is the estate’s largest, most important cuvée. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£124.13 |
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Lallier Ouvrage NV exemplifies the finesse and tradition of the esteemed Lallier estate, nestled in the heart of Champagne, France. Crafted meticulously from a blend of premier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, this Non-Vintage Champagne reflects the harmonious balance achieved through expert viticulture and winemaking. The grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended aging on lees in the cellars, enhancing the wine’s complexity and depth. Lallier Ouvrage NV presents a delicate bouquet of white flowers, brioche, and subtle citrus notes, culminating in a refined, persistent finish. The passionate artisans at Lallier, renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, imbue each bottle with a sense of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, Lallier Ouvrage NV is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring heritage. |
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Champagne | 12 | 98 (JA) |
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£679.93 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)Generous and complex, with white blossoms, citrus confit, flaky pear pastry, honey, and almonds, with a refreshing, refined minerality and salinity at the finish. This is a stunning vintage, rich and expressive while showing great finesse. Still youthful. Produced from carefully tended, one-hectare plot on chalky hill in Reims. Vinified in barrels, no malolactic fermentation. Disgorged December 2022 with 4 grams per liter of dosage. 6768 bottles produced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JA) |
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£517.93 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)Clos Lanson is unusual for making a vintage every year because this 1ha pure Chardonnay plot is in a warm, early-ripening location. Even visually it looks wonderfully bright, greengage/pale silver in colour, with a silky texture and fresh aromatics of apricot blossom and citrus zest. On the palate, you get quince, apricot pit, stone fruits, citrus, white truffle and honeysuckle, just gorgeous layers with grip, tension, and a natural richness that allows them to keep dosage on the low side. Full of generosity and finesse, this will easily last at least another decade. As it opens, walnut, frangipane and flaky pastry notes appear, and it grips on. First time on the Place for this wine. Tasted twice. Winemaker Hervé Dantan. 3g/l dosage, disgorged May 2022, so this will benefit from another year in bottle. They are releasing the 2009 before the cooler 2008 vintage. Vinified in Agonne-forest barrels (the only Lanson cuvée to do so), no new oak, 12 years ageing in cellars. |
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Champagne | 2 | 17+ (JR) |
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£720.26 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)The first time that Larmandier-Bernier has made this wine. 100% Pinot Noir from old vines in Vertus. Spontaneous vinification in old vats and casks, 11 months on lees. Tirage end of July 2016. Six years sur lattes. Dosage 0 g/l. Baked sour cream, smoke and bay leaf. A powerful, bone-structured rigidity. Fennel and chalk dust and bitter rain and baobab. Pretty uncompromising. Tastes like a glacial waterfall. Maritime. No curves, no corners – a cliff face of a wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£680.66 |
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Vinous (97)The 2013 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is floral and gracious, much more so than is common in Avize Champagnes, which tend to have more body. The 2013 is beautifully perfumed and ethereal from start to finish, with striking beams of salinity that confer tension. Candied lemon peel, white flowers, spice, hazelnut, dried flowers and chamomile are some of the many notes that are laced together. This subtle, wonderfully nuanced Champagne has so much to offer. It is the most restrained wine in this range. The Chemins d'Avize is a blend of fruit from Chemin de Plivot and Chemin de Flavigny, done in neutral oak. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: October, 2019. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£836.66 |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra Brut Les Chemins d"Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is fabulous. Rich, ample and potent, the 2014 possesses tremendous density from start to finish. Apricot, spice, dried flowers, graphite and lemon confit all build in a Champagne of enormous resonance. The pedigree here is evident. Chemins d"Avize is a blend from the Chemin de Plivot and Chemin de Flavigny lieux-dits. It was vinified in neutral oak and bottled with dosage of two grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£803.06 |
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The Larmandier-Bernier Chemins d'Avize Extra Brut Grand Cru 2015 is a remarkable addition to any finewine collection. Produced by the revered Larmandier-Bernier house, nestled in the prestigious Champagne region of France, this exceptional Grand Cru embodies supreme eloquence. Crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from esteemed vineyards in Avize, the 2015 vintage boasts an ethereal blend of minerality, acidity and lingering citrus notes. Aged in oak barrels and bio-dynamically farmed, the wine encapsulates harmonious precision, exhibiting years of masterful expertise. Its extra brut nature, denoting minimal dosage, allows for unblemished expression of terroir. The harvest of 2015 only deepens this wine's allure, offering an impactful taste profile that compels with every sip. Such complexity attaches distinguished character to the Larmandier-Bernier Chemins d'Avize Extra Brut Grand Cru 2015, securing its rightful place in the pantheon of extraordinary champagnes. A testament to the unerring pursuit of excellence by Larmandier-Bernier. |
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Champagne | 3 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£314.66 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 5 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
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£326.66 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£345.86 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru shows the lighter, airier side of the year. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, white pepper, slate and chalk all confer brightness. This sculpted, saline Blanc de Blancs is impeccable. The Longitude is a blend of parcels in Vertus, Cramant, Avize and Oger. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 2 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£314.66 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru shows the lighter, airier side of the year. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, white pepper, slate and chalk all confer brightness. This sculpted, saline Blanc de Blancs is impeccable. The Longitude is a blend of parcels in Vertus, Cramant, Avize and Oger. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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£1,060.40 |
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Emanating from the prestigious terroirs of Vertus, the lavish Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is directly synonymous with sophistication. The long-standing Larmandier-Bernier estate, nestled snugly in the heart of Champagne, France, is the nurturing cradle of this artisanal gem. Drawing upon biodynamic viticulture, each grape is bequeathed an intensely natural profundity. The result? An exquisite Rose that dexterously balances robust fullness and refreshing vivacity. The masterstroke lies in the meticulous maturation - a bold step away from the traditional dosage method. This wine is aged for an extensive four years, undeniably lending an additional complexity. Amassed with concentrated fruit notes, the Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is exquisitely coupled with well-integrated acidity that ensures a stunning, luscious finish. Its precious rarity, the signature, minimalistic Larmandier-Bernier sophistication, and the innovative maverick maturation method truly reverberate with every optimistic sip. Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is nothing short of an exceptional treat for the discerning oenophile. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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£433.24 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Rosé de Saignée is laced with cranberry, orange peel, cinnamon and dried flowers. It's a gorgeous, seductive Rosé, a Champagne that deftly marries the textural richness that was once such a focus in this bottling with the greater sense of vibrancy that informs today's wines. Clean mineral accents shape the deceptively understated finish. The blend is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris, an unusual combination that works quite well here. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£471.86 |
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Vinous (92)We commenced with champagne, courtesy of the 2014 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Terre de Vertus from Larmandier-Bernier, which undergoes at least five years’ aging on the lees without any dosage and features a light pétillance. The bouquet requires two or three minutes to find its groove, eventually offering enticing scents of white peach and almond; a hint of lemon sherbet comes through with time. It is elegant and displays commendable weight (not a Zen-like champagne). A crisp sour lemon note lends sufficient tension toward the finish. Beautiful. |
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Champagne | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£692.66 |
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Vinous (92)We commenced with champagne, courtesy of the 2014 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Terre de Vertus from Larmandier-Bernier, which undergoes at least five years’ aging on the lees without any dosage and features a light pétillance. The bouquet requires two or three minutes to find its groove, eventually offering enticing scents of white peach and almond; a hint of lemon sherbet comes through with time. It is elegant and displays commendable weight (not a Zen-like champagne). A crisp sour lemon note lends sufficient tension toward the finish. Beautiful. |
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Champagne | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£698.66 |
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Vinous (92)The 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is a brilliant wine that combines textural richness and energy. The aromatics are a bit muted today, but that should not be an issue in a few months. All the 2015 needs is time. The Terre de Vertus is a blend of parcels in the Barillers and Faucherests lieux-dits. As always, the Terre de Vertus is vinified in neutral oak of various sizes. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: April, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£509.06 |
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Vinous (96)The 2016 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is fabulous. Comprised of 100% Chardonnay from two mid-slope parcels in Vertus, it is perfumed and exotic, with striking aromatics. This cuvée straddles the line between still and sparkling wine. Lime, mint, white pepper and chalk lend tons of high-toned character. The 2016 is really quite compelling. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: November 1, 2023. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94 (JD) |
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£74.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94)From a single plot of western exposition and fermented and aged in barrels, the bright yellow 2019 Champagne Premiere Cru Blanc De Blancs Les Grandes Crayères Extra Brut is fresh and lifted with mineral character, offering notes of chalky freshness, bright lemon balm, delicate toasted incense, and fresh apple. Medium-bodied and focused, this age-worthy wine is all about its mineral texture and fine, focused mousse. There’s fantastic definition to the wine and a long persistence through the finish, with a hint of warmth. Angular and bright, it commands another couple of years in the cellar. The wood never feels heavy or even very noticeable at this point and will likely help to round this out if stored properly and given time. Drink 2025-2045. Disgorged November 2022. 2 grams per liter dosage. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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£98.00 |
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Laherte Freres Les Vignes d'Autrefois Extra Brut 2016 exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship from the esteemed Champagne house, Laherte Freres. Sourced from select vineyards in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, this vintage showcases the exceptional terroir unique to Les Vignes d'Autrefois. Grapes were hand-harvested and underwent traditional méthode champenoise fermentation, ensuring preservation of purity and expression of the terroir. Ageing on lees for an extended period imparts remarkable depth and complexity, culminating in a crisp, mineral-driven palate with notes of citrus zest and brioche. The Extra Brut dosage accentuates its elegant dryness, making it a quintessential expression of refined Champagne. Renowned for their dedication to quality and heritage since 1602, Laherte Freres continues to produce exemplary Champagnes that resonate with connoisseurs worldwide. This 2016 vintage is a testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence and passion for the art of fine winemaking. |
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Champagne | 2 | 90 (VN (AG)) |
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£378.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Petit Meslier is a soft, open-knit Champagne that will likely offer its best drinking on the early side. Lemon confit, white flowers, marzipan and spice are nicely delineated. The brisk acids that make Petit Meslier so distinctive are a bit attenuated in this release. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 9 | 91 (VN (AG)) |
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£224.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier is classic Laherte all the way. Sweet dried cherry, mint, leather, dried flowers and spice are very nicely lifted. This savory, layered Rosé is a total delight. All the elements are so well balanced. It's all finesse and class here. The Rosé is 60% Meunier done in Blanc de Noirs style, with 30% macerated Meunier and 10% still red wine. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (VN (AG)) |
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£260.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Rosé de Saignée Les Beaudiers is attractive and quite distinctive. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco, game, licorice and amaro herbs waft from the glass. Strong savory and earthy notes lend quite a bit of complexity. Readers should expect a fairly eccentric style. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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£170.00 |
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An outstanding creation from the exceptional winemakers at Laherte Frères, the Ultradition Rosé NV is a classic yet innovative blend from the heart of Champagne, France. Harboured in the terroir of Chavot, this wine tells the story of seven generations of winemakers' passion, culminating in its distinctively refreshing and radiant character that appeals to an extensive palate. Made of 60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, the Laherte Freres Ultradition Rosé NV is painstakingly hand-harvested and meticulously vinified, partly in casks, and undergoes natural malolactic transformation. The result is a light pink-hued wine with a finely-bubbled mousse, an inviting nose of red fruits and rose petals, and a captivating palette of strawberry, white nectarine, and a faint hint of mineral, reminiscing the rich soils where they were grown. Savour a bottle of Laherte Freres Ultradition Rosé NV for a true appreciation of artisanal Champagne production. |
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Champagne | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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£214.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)Disgorged in June 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter, Laherte’s latest NV Extra-Brut Ultradition (2021 base) is produced from equal parts estate-grown and purchased fruit, sourced from the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Based on the 2021 vintage and incorporating 55% reserve wines from 2020 and 2019, this cuvée is composed of 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. It opens in the glass to reveal expressive aromas of pear, brioche and orange zest. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and vibrant, marrying finesse with persistence, laden with mouthwatering acidity and culminating in a long, resonant finish. With an annual production of 70,000 bottles, this is the estate’s largest, most important cuvée. |
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£100.00 |
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Lallier Ouvrage NV exemplifies the finesse and tradition of the esteemed Lallier estate, nestled in the heart of Champagne, France. Crafted meticulously from a blend of premier Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, this Non-Vintage Champagne reflects the harmonious balance achieved through expert viticulture and winemaking. The grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and purity. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended aging on lees in the cellars, enhancing the wine’s complexity and depth. Lallier Ouvrage NV presents a delicate bouquet of white flowers, brioche, and subtle citrus notes, culminating in a refined, persistent finish. The passionate artisans at Lallier, renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, imbue each bottle with a sense of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs, Lallier Ouvrage NV is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring heritage. |
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Champagne | 12 | 98 (JA) |
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£558.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)Generous and complex, with white blossoms, citrus confit, flaky pear pastry, honey, and almonds, with a refreshing, refined minerality and salinity at the finish. This is a stunning vintage, rich and expressive while showing great finesse. Still youthful. Produced from carefully tended, one-hectare plot on chalky hill in Reims. Vinified in barrels, no malolactic fermentation. Disgorged December 2022 with 4 grams per liter of dosage. 6768 bottles produced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (JA) |
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£423.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98)Clos Lanson is unusual for making a vintage every year because this 1ha pure Chardonnay plot is in a warm, early-ripening location. Even visually it looks wonderfully bright, greengage/pale silver in colour, with a silky texture and fresh aromatics of apricot blossom and citrus zest. On the palate, you get quince, apricot pit, stone fruits, citrus, white truffle and honeysuckle, just gorgeous layers with grip, tension, and a natural richness that allows them to keep dosage on the low side. Full of generosity and finesse, this will easily last at least another decade. As it opens, walnut, frangipane and flaky pastry notes appear, and it grips on. First time on the Place for this wine. Tasted twice. Winemaker Hervé Dantan. 3g/l dosage, disgorged May 2022, so this will benefit from another year in bottle. They are releasing the 2009 before the cooler 2008 vintage. Vinified in Agonne-forest barrels (the only Lanson cuvée to do so), no new oak, 12 years ageing in cellars. |
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Champagne | 2 | 17+ (JR) |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)The first time that Larmandier-Bernier has made this wine. 100% Pinot Noir from old vines in Vertus. Spontaneous vinification in old vats and casks, 11 months on lees. Tirage end of July 2016. Six years sur lattes. Dosage 0 g/l. Baked sour cream, smoke and bay leaf. A powerful, bone-structured rigidity. Fennel and chalk dust and bitter rain and baobab. Pretty uncompromising. Tastes like a glacial waterfall. Maritime. No curves, no corners – a cliff face of a wine. |
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Vinous (97)The 2013 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is floral and gracious, much more so than is common in Avize Champagnes, which tend to have more body. The 2013 is beautifully perfumed and ethereal from start to finish, with striking beams of salinity that confer tension. Candied lemon peel, white flowers, spice, hazelnut, dried flowers and chamomile are some of the many notes that are laced together. This subtle, wonderfully nuanced Champagne has so much to offer. It is the most restrained wine in this range. The Chemins d'Avize is a blend of fruit from Chemin de Plivot and Chemin de Flavigny, done in neutral oak. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: October, 2019. |
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Champagne | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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Vinous (95)The 2014 Extra Brut Les Chemins d"Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is fabulous. Rich, ample and potent, the 2014 possesses tremendous density from start to finish. Apricot, spice, dried flowers, graphite and lemon confit all build in a Champagne of enormous resonance. The pedigree here is evident. Chemins d"Avize is a blend from the Chemin de Plivot and Chemin de Flavigny lieux-dits. It was vinified in neutral oak and bottled with dosage of two grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2021. |
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The Larmandier-Bernier Chemins d'Avize Extra Brut Grand Cru 2015 is a remarkable addition to any finewine collection. Produced by the revered Larmandier-Bernier house, nestled in the prestigious Champagne region of France, this exceptional Grand Cru embodies supreme eloquence. Crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from esteemed vineyards in Avize, the 2015 vintage boasts an ethereal blend of minerality, acidity and lingering citrus notes. Aged in oak barrels and bio-dynamically farmed, the wine encapsulates harmonious precision, exhibiting years of masterful expertise. Its extra brut nature, denoting minimal dosage, allows for unblemished expression of terroir. The harvest of 2015 only deepens this wine's allure, offering an impactful taste profile that compels with every sip. Such complexity attaches distinguished character to the Larmandier-Bernier Chemins d'Avize Extra Brut Grand Cru 2015, securing its rightful place in the pantheon of extraordinary champagnes. A testament to the unerring pursuit of excellence by Larmandier-Bernier. |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru shows the lighter, airier side of the year. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, white pepper, slate and chalk all confer brightness. This sculpted, saline Blanc de Blancs is impeccable. The Longitude is a blend of parcels in Vertus, Cramant, Avize and Oger. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru shows the lighter, airier side of the year. Crushed rocks, lemon peel, white pepper, slate and chalk all confer brightness. This sculpted, saline Blanc de Blancs is impeccable. The Longitude is a blend of parcels in Vertus, Cramant, Avize and Oger. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Emanating from the prestigious terroirs of Vertus, the lavish Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is directly synonymous with sophistication. The long-standing Larmandier-Bernier estate, nestled snugly in the heart of Champagne, France, is the nurturing cradle of this artisanal gem. Drawing upon biodynamic viticulture, each grape is bequeathed an intensely natural profundity. The result? An exquisite Rose that dexterously balances robust fullness and refreshing vivacity. The masterstroke lies in the meticulous maturation - a bold step away from the traditional dosage method. This wine is aged for an extensive four years, undeniably lending an additional complexity. Amassed with concentrated fruit notes, the Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is exquisitely coupled with well-integrated acidity that ensures a stunning, luscious finish. Its precious rarity, the signature, minimalistic Larmandier-Bernier sophistication, and the innovative maverick maturation method truly reverberate with every optimistic sip. Larmandier-Bernier Rose de Maturation 2014 is nothing short of an exceptional treat for the discerning oenophile. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)The NV (2021) Rosé de Saignée is laced with cranberry, orange peel, cinnamon and dried flowers. It's a gorgeous, seductive Rosé, a Champagne that deftly marries the textural richness that was once such a focus in this bottling with the greater sense of vibrancy that informs today's wines. Clean mineral accents shape the deceptively understated finish. The blend is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris, an unusual combination that works quite well here. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. |
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Vinous (92)We commenced with champagne, courtesy of the 2014 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Terre de Vertus from Larmandier-Bernier, which undergoes at least five years’ aging on the lees without any dosage and features a light pétillance. The bouquet requires two or three minutes to find its groove, eventually offering enticing scents of white peach and almond; a hint of lemon sherbet comes through with time. It is elegant and displays commendable weight (not a Zen-like champagne). A crisp sour lemon note lends sufficient tension toward the finish. Beautiful. |
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Vinous (92)We commenced with champagne, courtesy of the 2014 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Terre de Vertus from Larmandier-Bernier, which undergoes at least five years’ aging on the lees without any dosage and features a light pétillance. The bouquet requires two or three minutes to find its groove, eventually offering enticing scents of white peach and almond; a hint of lemon sherbet comes through with time. It is elegant and displays commendable weight (not a Zen-like champagne). A crisp sour lemon note lends sufficient tension toward the finish. Beautiful. |
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Vinous (92)The 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is a brilliant wine that combines textural richness and energy. The aromatics are a bit muted today, but that should not be an issue in a few months. All the 2015 needs is time. The Terre de Vertus is a blend of parcels in the Barillers and Faucherests lieux-dits. As always, the Terre de Vertus is vinified in neutral oak of various sizes. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: April, 2021. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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Vinous (96)The 2016 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is fabulous. Comprised of 100% Chardonnay from two mid-slope parcels in Vertus, it is perfumed and exotic, with striking aromatics. This cuvée straddles the line between still and sparkling wine. Lime, mint, white pepper and chalk lend tons of high-toned character. The 2016 is really quite compelling. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: November 1, 2023. |
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