France - All Rosé Wines
France holds a special place in the world of rosé wines. The country's dedication to craftsmanship and terroir-driven winemaking has resulted in the creation of exceptional rosé wines that continue to captivate enthusiasts around the globe. Today, let us embark on a journey through the best rosé wines that France has to offer, exploring the renowned vineyards and the diverse regions that give birth to these exquisite pink elixirs.
In Provence, the birthplace of French rosé, vineyards such as Château d'Esclans, Domaines Ott, and Château Miraval craft some of the most sought-after rosé wines in the world. These vineyards are revered for their commitment to quality and their ability to capture the essence of Provence in each bottle. Provence rosés are known for their pale pink color, delicate aromas, and refreshing flavors of red fruits, citrus, and herbs.
Moving to the Rhône Valley, the region of Tavel shines as the home of exceptional rosé wines. Domaine de la Mordorée, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, and Château d'Aquéria are among the renowned vineyards that produce rich and expressive Tavel rosés. These wines exhibit a deeper color and a more robust structure, showcasing flavors of ripe berries, floral notes, and a touch of spice.
In the Loire Valley, the vineyards of Sancerre and Anjou offer distinctive expressions of rosé. Domaine Vacheron and Domaine Guiberteau are known for their vibrant and mineral-driven Sancerre rosés, while Château de Brézé and Domaine des Roches Neuves produce elegant and complex Anjou rosés.
The region of Bandol in Provence is synonymous with powerful and age-worthy rosé wines. Domaine Tempier, Château Pibarnon, and Domaine de la Tour du Bon are celebrated for their structured and deeply flavored Bandol rosés, characterized by their depth, intensity, and ability to age gracefully.
France's rosé wines are celebrated for their versatility and ability to complement a wide range of cuisines. From fresh seafood and Mediterranean dishes to summer salads and light appetizers, these wines offer a harmonious marriage of flavors that enhance any culinary experience.
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France - All Rosé Wines
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (WA) |
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€398.17 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Disgorged in February 2024 with a dosage of 0.8 grams per liter and produced entirely from the 2021 vintage, Adrien Renoir’s NV Rosé d'Assemblage Les 2 Terroirs (2021) is crafted from Pinot Noir grown in clay-rich soils, 95% of which is from Verzy and vinified as Blanc de Noirs, with the addition of 5% still red wine from Verzenay. Combining tension and minerality with vibrant red fruit, it opens with notes of grapefruit, red cherries, redcurrant and spice. Medium to full-bodied, aromatic and incisive, it is a vibrant, bright expression, defined by the cool growing season, with good cut and a saline finish. This fresh style of rosé Champagne is equally at home as an apéritif or paired with a meal. |
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Loire | 4 | - |
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€224.14 |
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Experience the elegance of Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere Rosé 2020, a quintessential expression of Loire Valley craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the esteemed La Moussiere vineyard, this rosé benefits from organically cultivated Sauvignon Blanc grapes, meticulously selected to ensure purity and finesse. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes a gentle maceration process, preserving its vibrant colour and delicate aromas. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of red berries, subtle citrus notes, and a refreshing minerality, culminating in a crisp, lingering finish. Alphonse Mellot, a revered name in Sancerre, upholds sustainable viticulture practices, reflecting a commitment to both quality and environmental stewardship. The 2020 vintage showcases exceptional clarity and structure, making it a versatile companion for a variety of fine cuisines or as a refined aperitif. Indulge in the sophisticated charm of Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere Rosé 2020, a testament to timeless elegance and expert winemaking. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
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€444.94 |
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Champagne | 6 | 93 (JS) |
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€907.92 |
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James Suckling (93)Complex with fresh red-fruit style, showing strawberries and singed bread. Tight-knit on the palate with crisp acidity and light to medium body. Chalky minerals in the finish. Ambitious rosé. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 6 | 93 (JS) |
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€510.36 |
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James Suckling (93)Complex with fresh red-fruit style, showing strawberries and singed bread. Tight-knit on the palate with crisp acidity and light to medium body. Chalky minerals in the finish. Ambitious rosé. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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€531.34 |
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Delve into the world of fine Champagne with the exquisite Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV. This awe-inspiring wine comes from the highly-regarded Barbichon family in the Champagne region of France. Fourth-generation vintners, they display utmost dedication to their craft, cultivating their vineyards organically and making wine traditionally. The Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV, a standout offering, offers an exquisite balance of complexity and freshness. The base wine is created solely from Pinot Noir grapes and gains further complexity and texture by being aged in oak barrels for a minimum of three years. The wine offers robust flavours of ripe raspberry, lemon zest, and subtle hints of smoke. A shining example of the Barbichon family’s commitment to excellence, the Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV is a true testament to the finesse and elegance associated with the finest Champagnes. Savour this wine to truly appreciate its intricate balance of fruit, freshness, and undeniable complexity. |
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Champagne | 5 | - |
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€268.54 |
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Benoit Beaufort Brut Rose Grand Cru NV is a sophisticated sparkling rosé meticulously crafted in the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of the Champagne region. Produced by the esteemed Benoit Beaufort estate, this exquisite non-vintage wine employs the traditional méthode champenoise, predominantly blending Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes sourced from premier terroirs. The secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, followed by an extended ageing period on lees, which imparts a nuanced complexity characterised by vibrant red berry aromas, delicate floral notes, and subtle hints of brioche and almond. The fine, persistent mousse and elegant structure are complemented by a balanced acidity, showcasing Benoit Beaufort’s dedication to excellence and sustainable viticulture practices. Each bottle reflects the meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious expression of the Grand Cru terroir. The Benoit Beaufort family’s longstanding heritage in Champagne, combined with their commitment to artisanal winemaking, ensures a wine of exceptional finesse and sophistication. This Brut Rosé is an ideal choice for connoisseurs seeking a refined addition to their fine wine collection or for celebrating special occasions. |
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Champagne | 2 | 93 (JS) |
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€417.22 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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€573.62 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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€409.22 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€1,391.77 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2006 Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is powerful, intense and also classically austere in its make up. Crushed flowers, mint, red berries and cranberries are all finely sketched. The 2006 finishes with striking mineral-driven precision, and while it doesn’t have the opulence or exuberance of the 2002, it is still a very pretty and appealing Champagne. The Elisabeth Salmon is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, with about 8% still Pinot Noir. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,996.38 |
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Vinous (96)The 2007 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is even better than the last time I tasted it. A total pleasure bomb, the 2007 drinks well right out of the gate. Soft curves push a core of sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and cinnamon into the foreground. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off the 2007. Why wait? The 2007 is so alluring today. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€551.52 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,307.77 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 2 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,253.77 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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€1,185.37 |
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Decanter (98)A slightly flinty and vibrant bouquet alongside complex aromas of red berries, herbs and lemon, with fresh menthol notes coming through with some air. The palate is wonderful and elegant, with a vinous texture and a superb, calcareous finish. A blend of 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir (including 9% vinified as red wine), this Champagne, which has a dosage of 7g/L, is made for ageing. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€483.12 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 4 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,119.37 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,241.77 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€996.02 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Brut Rosé La Grande Année is a beautifully focused, vibrant wine endowed with striking minerality and fabulous overall balance. Clean veins of chalkiness run through the fruit in this energetic, taut Rosé, while seductive floral notes linger on the finish. The 2004 is 68% Pinot Noir (including 5% still Pinot) and 32% Chardonnay, 89% from Grand Cru villages and 11% from Premier Crus. The 2004 is very young, but it is going to be nearly impossible to resist. It is a dazzling effort from Bollinger. Disgorged September 2011. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18.520 (MJ) |
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€195.82 |
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Matthew Jukes (18.520)This is a thrilling wine with a beautiful nose, marked by extremely sensual and forward wild red berry notes. This scent is amazing – so clean, pure and direct. The nose leads with bright, pristine, strawberry notes and a buoyant palate follows hot on its heels. The texture is very smooth, silky and ethereal and it seems forward and flattering already. Having said this it will still manage to age well such is the tension on the finish. There is a touch of the honey that I also spotted in the ’05 LGA white – which serves to make its precocity even more pronounced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18.520 (MJ) |
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€1,210.82 |
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Matthew Jukes (18.520)This is a thrilling wine with a beautiful nose, marked by extremely sensual and forward wild red berry notes. This scent is amazing – so clean, pure and direct. The nose leads with bright, pristine, strawberry notes and a buoyant palate follows hot on its heels. The texture is very smooth, silky and ethereal and it seems forward and flattering already. Having said this it will still manage to age well such is the tension on the finish. There is a touch of the honey that I also spotted in the ’05 LGA white – which serves to make its precocity even more pronounced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€842.42 |
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Decanter (97)An enticingly rewarding nose of apricot, flint and toast leads to a palate that's just as good and even more developed, with honey, brioche marzipan and bruised apple notes. It has super tension and drive. Compelling, delicious and distinctive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€938.42 |
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Decanter (97)An enticingly rewarding nose of apricot, flint and toast leads to a palate that's just as good and even more developed, with honey, brioche marzipan and bruised apple notes. It has super tension and drive. Compelling, delicious and distinctive. |
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Champagne | 4 | 92 (WA) |
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€312.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Disgorged in February 2024 with a dosage of 0.8 grams per liter and produced entirely from the 2021 vintage, Adrien Renoir’s NV Rosé d'Assemblage Les 2 Terroirs (2021) is crafted from Pinot Noir grown in clay-rich soils, 95% of which is from Verzy and vinified as Blanc de Noirs, with the addition of 5% still red wine from Verzenay. Combining tension and minerality with vibrant red fruit, it opens with notes of grapefruit, red cherries, redcurrant and spice. Medium to full-bodied, aromatic and incisive, it is a vibrant, bright expression, defined by the cool growing season, with good cut and a saline finish. This fresh style of rosé Champagne is equally at home as an apéritif or paired with a meal. |
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Loire | 4 | - |
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€163.00 |
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Experience the elegance of Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere Rosé 2020, a quintessential expression of Loire Valley craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the esteemed La Moussiere vineyard, this rosé benefits from organically cultivated Sauvignon Blanc grapes, meticulously selected to ensure purity and finesse. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes a gentle maceration process, preserving its vibrant colour and delicate aromas. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of red berries, subtle citrus notes, and a refreshing minerality, culminating in a crisp, lingering finish. Alphonse Mellot, a revered name in Sancerre, upholds sustainable viticulture practices, reflecting a commitment to both quality and environmental stewardship. The 2020 vintage showcases exceptional clarity and structure, making it a versatile companion for a variety of fine cuisines or as a refined aperitif. Indulge in the sophisticated charm of Alphonse Mellot Sancerre La Moussiere Rosé 2020, a testament to timeless elegance and expert winemaking. |
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€347.00 |
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Champagne | 6 | 93 (JS) |
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€750.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Complex with fresh red-fruit style, showing strawberries and singed bread. Tight-knit on the palate with crisp acidity and light to medium body. Chalky minerals in the finish. Ambitious rosé. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 6 | 93 (JS) |
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€422.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Complex with fresh red-fruit style, showing strawberries and singed bread. Tight-knit on the palate with crisp acidity and light to medium body. Chalky minerals in the finish. Ambitious rosé. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 2 | - |
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€419.00 |
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Delve into the world of fine Champagne with the exquisite Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV. This awe-inspiring wine comes from the highly-regarded Barbichon family in the Champagne region of France. Fourth-generation vintners, they display utmost dedication to their craft, cultivating their vineyards organically and making wine traditionally. The Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV, a standout offering, offers an exquisite balance of complexity and freshness. The base wine is created solely from Pinot Noir grapes and gains further complexity and texture by being aged in oak barrels for a minimum of three years. The wine offers robust flavours of ripe raspberry, lemon zest, and subtle hints of smoke. A shining example of the Barbichon family’s commitment to excellence, the Barbichon Rose Saignee Brut NV is a true testament to the finesse and elegance associated with the finest Champagnes. Savour this wine to truly appreciate its intricate balance of fruit, freshness, and undeniable complexity. |
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Champagne | 5 | - |
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€200.00 |
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Benoit Beaufort Brut Rose Grand Cru NV is a sophisticated sparkling rosé meticulously crafted in the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of the Champagne region. Produced by the esteemed Benoit Beaufort estate, this exquisite non-vintage wine employs the traditional méthode champenoise, predominantly blending Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes sourced from premier terroirs. The secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, followed by an extended ageing period on lees, which imparts a nuanced complexity characterised by vibrant red berry aromas, delicate floral notes, and subtle hints of brioche and almond. The fine, persistent mousse and elegant structure are complemented by a balanced acidity, showcasing Benoit Beaufort’s dedication to excellence and sustainable viticulture practices. Each bottle reflects the meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious expression of the Grand Cru terroir. The Benoit Beaufort family’s longstanding heritage in Champagne, combined with their commitment to artisanal winemaking, ensures a wine of exceptional finesse and sophistication. This Brut Rosé is an ideal choice for connoisseurs seeking a refined addition to their fine wine collection or for celebrating special occasions. |
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Champagne | 2 | 93 (JS) |
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€335.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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€459.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (JS) |
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€322.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Cinnamon and dried nutmeg add to the experience of bread dough and rose petals. Flavorful on the medium-bodied palate and finely poised with bright acidity. Medium-long on the finish. Drink now. |
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Champagne | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€1,140.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2006 Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is powerful, intense and also classically austere in its make up. Crushed flowers, mint, red berries and cranberries are all finely sketched. The 2006 finishes with striking mineral-driven precision, and while it doesn’t have the opulence or exuberance of the 2002, it is still a very pretty and appealing Champagne. The Elisabeth Salmon is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, with about 8% still Pinot Noir. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€1,645.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2007 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon is even better than the last time I tasted it. A total pleasure bomb, the 2007 drinks well right out of the gate. Soft curves push a core of sweet red berry fruit, rose petal and cinnamon into the foreground. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off the 2007. Why wait? The 2007 is so alluring today. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€453.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,070.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 2 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,025.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Created in 1988 as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon, one of the House’s founders, this is the latest release and it has already benefitted from a remarkable ten years on its lees, because my sample was disgorged in October 2020. Made from 76% Grands Crus and 24% Premiers Crus, 55% Pinot Noir comes from Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Äy and Äy and 45% Chardonnay comes from Chouilly, Cramant and Mesnil-sur-Oger. 9% red wine was added from Valofroy, a parcel of particularly old vines (60+ years old in 2008) situated high up on the hill above the winery in Mareuil. And 17% of the wine was vinified at low temperature in oak barrels which are, on average, 15 years old. The dosage is 7g/L. For the very first time, Elisabeth is available in magnums. I enjoyed an energetic tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart and he explained that this 2008 vintage seems like it has stolen the finest parts of each of the 1996 (tension), 2002 (layers of flavour) and the 2007 (refinement) and rolled them all into one wine! In a way, this is a fabulous analogy, but there is more to this vintage than meets the eye. The freshness and acidity here are both spectacular. These notes underpin the refined flavour with jolts of electricity which gather to form bolts of lightning. This is a young wine and yet the tenderness of the fruit is perfectly counterpointed by the shocking youthfulness on the finish. I cannot believe that 13 years have passed in the blink of an eye and so this means that 2008 Elisabeth might well be one of the slowest to age and longest-lived wines under this label to date. Having said this, the fruit is already magnificent. Mathieu asked me if I was familiar with the great French dessert clafoutis! At once a cherry clafoutis aroma arose from the glass, with faint notes of ginger blossom, saffron and white pepper. This is a crystalline and yet kaleidoscopic wine with fractals of flavour which splinter and shiver on the palate. It is high-tensile at the same time as being fragile and demure. It is everything Elisabeth would have wanted in her namesake wine. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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€968.00 |
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Decanter (98)A slightly flinty and vibrant bouquet alongside complex aromas of red berries, herbs and lemon, with fresh menthol notes coming through with some air. The palate is wonderful and elegant, with a vinous texture and a superb, calcareous finish. A blend of 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir (including 9% vinified as red wine), this Champagne, which has a dosage of 7g/L, is made for ageing. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€396.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 4 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€913.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19+ (MJ) |
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€1,015.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19+)Made from 55% Chardonnay (Chouilly, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant) and 45% Pinot Noir (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay) and featuring only 2.9% oak, this wine spent 115 months on its lees and was bottled with a 3.8g/L dosage. 8.3% red wine from Mareuil was used, which is a little more than they use in the NV. The thinking here is it needs just a touch more depth of colour and intensity to keep its colour as it ages. We tasted in bottle and magnum with the same comparison of crown-sealed v cork-sealed and, again, the comparison was equally enjoyable. The bottles were superbly clean, amazingly delicate, and resonant, with crystal-clean fraise de bois notes dominating. Not surprisingly, with a Chardonnay-dominant recipe, the finish brings acres of chalk to scour the taste buds with glorious minerality and tension. Both the bottle and magnum have this superb engine on display, and the main difference at this early moment in the magnum’s life is that it appears, although the difference is not as stark as it is in Louis, to have more power pushed forwards on the palate. Both formats are superbly calm and controlled, and a vault of power in the core will send this wine down the line for a good couple of decades. Do I have a preference? Yes, with Elisabeth, I feel the bottle format will be the most alluring for the short to medium term and with Louis, I cannot resist the magnums! I scored both wines equally because they are beauties, and I cannot pick between them so that the choice will come down to your menu or your guests’ preferences. |
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Champagne | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€811.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2004 Brut Rosé La Grande Année is a beautifully focused, vibrant wine endowed with striking minerality and fabulous overall balance. Clean veins of chalkiness run through the fruit in this energetic, taut Rosé, while seductive floral notes linger on the finish. The 2004 is 68% Pinot Noir (including 5% still Pinot) and 32% Chardonnay, 89% from Grand Cru villages and 11% from Premier Crus. The 2004 is very young, but it is going to be nearly impossible to resist. It is a dazzling effort from Bollinger. Disgorged September 2011. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18.520 (MJ) |
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€160.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (18.520)This is a thrilling wine with a beautiful nose, marked by extremely sensual and forward wild red berry notes. This scent is amazing – so clean, pure and direct. The nose leads with bright, pristine, strawberry notes and a buoyant palate follows hot on its heels. The texture is very smooth, silky and ethereal and it seems forward and flattering already. Having said this it will still manage to age well such is the tension on the finish. There is a touch of the honey that I also spotted in the ’05 LGA white – which serves to make its precocity even more pronounced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 18.520 (MJ) |
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€990.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (18.520)This is a thrilling wine with a beautiful nose, marked by extremely sensual and forward wild red berry notes. This scent is amazing – so clean, pure and direct. The nose leads with bright, pristine, strawberry notes and a buoyant palate follows hot on its heels. The texture is very smooth, silky and ethereal and it seems forward and flattering already. Having said this it will still manage to age well such is the tension on the finish. There is a touch of the honey that I also spotted in the ’05 LGA white – which serves to make its precocity even more pronounced. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€683.00 |
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Decanter (97)An enticingly rewarding nose of apricot, flint and toast leads to a palate that's just as good and even more developed, with honey, brioche marzipan and bruised apple notes. It has super tension and drive. Compelling, delicious and distinctive. |
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Champagne | 1 | 97 (DC) |
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€763.00 |
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Decanter (97)An enticingly rewarding nose of apricot, flint and toast leads to a palate that's just as good and even more developed, with honey, brioche marzipan and bruised apple notes. It has super tension and drive. Compelling, delicious and distinctive. |
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