Champagne of 2013

“Champagne Brut Réserve Domaine Leclerc Briant is made from 65% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay from vineyards of Cumières, Verneuil, Epernay and Cramant. A Champagne of great style and quality, delicately intense and balanced.”read

“- Limited Stocks. - An intense ruby colour. - On the nose, notes of liquorice, morello cherries and elderflower jam which develop toward hints of cocoa. - Bursts of fruitiness on the palate with a rich mouth feel with a beautiful tannic structure; final notes of cherry and kirsch. - Please not...”read

“Grapes: 100% Pinot Blancs Alcohol: 12, 0 Contents: 0, 75 l Celles-sur-Ource, Aube. The property is one of the smallest of the Champagne region, just three hectares. Cédric Bouchard produces Champagne millesimati, in purity and single vineyard. Maximum attention is paid to the vineyards, whose...”read

“Since releasing their first wine in 2006, two-time English Wine Producer of the Year, Gusbourne Estate vineyards have garnered an excellent reputation. Their vineyard, in Kent, is planted with the ‘usual’ trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and a small portion of the harvest is...”read

“To enjoy between meals. I have shared a bottle with my boss in more than one occasion. Typical opacity of a Drappier. Yeasty smell. A surprisingly fresh wine.”read

“Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Alcohol: 12, 0 Contents: 0, 75 l Celles-sur-Ource, Aube. The property is one of the smallest of the Champagne region, just three hectares. Cédric Bouchard produces Champagne millesimati, in purity and single vineyard. Maximum attention is paid to the vineyards, whose...”read

“Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir Alcohol: 12, 0 Contents: 0, 75 l Celles-sur-Ource, Aube. The property is one of the smallest of the Champagne region, just three hectares. Cédric Bouchard produces Champagne millesimati, in purity and single vineyard. Maximum attention is paid to the vineyards, whose...”read

“Lalore Blanc de Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay, minority variety in the Cote de Bar where Pinot Noir predominates. Fermented with indigenous Burgundian oak barrels used, spontaneous malolactic fermentation yeasts. Aged in barrels for 9 months and short aging in bottle back 24 months. No...”read

“Almost a pink hue over the deep, golden color. The wine needed a little time in the glass to open up. At first, it was rather tight, notes of bread, toast and herbs. Sage, oregano and rosemary,herbs. After 15 minutes or so, fresh, vivid red fruit made its appearance. Cherry, raspberry....”read

“Drinking it with a lover for a romantic dinner is perfect. Attractive and intense colour. Yeasty smell. Fleshy, smoothy. I had it with fish, but I didn't like the fish, and therefore the wine didn't taste right.”read

“Champagne Blanc de Blancs, born from the territory of Chenes, one of the best Cumières. Made only in exceptional vintages with the grapes of excellent ripeness, after ten months of aging in oak barrels, remains at least four years in the cellar before being sold.”read

“Typical opacity of a Cédric Bouchard. Good yeast aromas enhance a wine's bouquet.It was a little too acid for my taste, although I'm aware that taste is a matter of choice. A sparkling that paired extremely well with the food. It was served at a wedding.”read

“The Lallier R.013 Brut pairs perfectly with meat. The best of Lallier for drinking in good company. Typical opacity of a Lallier. Aromas of yeast fermentation. Like its coffee flavours.”read

“It was served together with the appetizer. The Jean Marc Seleque 1er Cru Les Solistes Infusion Rosè is just so good. Attractive and intense colour. Delicious aromas of yeast and bakery. Reminded me of burned wood and it was a pleasant taste.”read

“Has a very cheerful colour. Very yeasty and biscuity on the nose.Good acidity for my taste. This Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus must not be missed if you are planning a toast. With my friends we always order Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus.”read

“The best of Champagne George Laval for drinking in good company. It had an intense colour. Yeasty smell. I couldn't find any particular flavour. The best of the meal was this wine.”read