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The jewel of Louis Roederer House is Cristal, created in 18 ... Read more

The jewel of Louis Roederer House is Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II. This is champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance and purity. Cristal is made according to the strictest criteria, based on a drastic process of selection applying to the vintage, the cru, the village, the grapes, and, finally, the wines. Only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the House's ten most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee.. The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today will find a super-impressive, complete Cristal. The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. This is Lot L033331E100008, disgorged January, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.My visit to these historic cellars earlier in the year was an eye-opening experience. I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires. Readers may want to take a look at my feature on www.erobertparker.com for more on those wines. The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose. Both were superb. Over the last six months the 2004 Cristal has come together beautifully and is shaping up to be a truly great, monumental Champagne. From top to bottom, this is an impressive set of wines. My only real criticism of Roederer is the estate's insistence on using lot numbers that resemble missile launch codes in their complexity. Surely something simpler must be possible. Sparkling Other SPARKLING WINE IMP Minimize

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i ... Read more

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-four years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. It is a blue sky, without any clouds, says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Cristal 2004 – a highly seductive vintage reminiscent of classic 1988 – has a slender, almost living freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality. Cristal hallmarks are evident: purity, precision and unique harmony of flavors associated with subtle power of our historic vines, located on finest Champagne Grand Cru terroirs. Brilliant yellow color displaying light amber nuances, combined with an ultra-fine, persistent, soft effervescence. There's an intense, highly expressive bouquet on first nose! aromatic Wine Spec Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Like the Roeder ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Like the Roederer estate Anderson Valley Brut, the Brut Rose is untraditional. While most Roses are madewith more Pinot Noir than Chardonnay, the Roderer Estate Rose is a 60/40 blend of these two grapes. Aswith all Roederer Estate wines, the Brut Rose is 100% estate grown. Oak-aged wines from the reservecellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvee in the traditionla Roederer style.. COMPOSITION: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. The Roederer Estate Rose is full and round with smooth flavors and a fine, persistent mousse. The extrameasure of Chardonnay contributes elegance and austerity that balance nicely with the delicate fruitinessof the Pinot Noir.. Serve with mild cheeses, oysters, shrimp, crabs and other shellfish, and with light, fruity desserts. Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED Minimize

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i ... Read more

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-four years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. It is a blue sky, without any clouds, says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Cristal 2004 – a highly seductive vintage reminiscent of classic 1988 – has a slender, almost living freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality. Cristal hallmarks are evident: purity, precision and unique harmony of flavors associated with subtle power of our historic vines, located on finest Champagne Grand Cru terroirs. Brilliant yellow color displaying light amber nuances, combined with an ultra-fine, persistent, soft effervescence. There's an intense, highly expressive bouquet on first nose! aromatic Wine Spec Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. The jewel of Lo ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. The jewel of Louis Roederer House is Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II. This is champagne at its finest, as inspired today as it has always been, the embodiment of elegance and purity.Cristal is made according to the strictest criteria, based on a drastic process of selection applying to the vintage, the cru, the village, the grapes, and, finally, the wines. Only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the House’s ten most celebrated crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvee.. Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. A suave custome ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. A suave customer, with hints of citrus, berry and coffee. Harmonious and refined, with freshness and a bright structure. The finish shows a lot of potential, with a mouthwatering aftertaste. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2030. -BS,Score :92 Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED Minimize

The 1990 Cristal is a dramatic, sweeping wine endowed with ... Read more

The 1990 Cristal is a dramatic, sweeping wine endowed with masses of apricots, peaches, flowers and minerals. A large-scaled Cristal, the 1990 combines size with clarity and focus in a remarkably complete style that recalls the 1982. The wine remains... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1990 Roederer, Louis Cristal 1500ml Minimize

Bouvet Signature Brut French Sparkling Wine Bouvet brut is ... Read more

Bouvet Signature Brut French Sparkling Wine Bouvet brut is an exceptional sparkling wine naturally fermented and produced by Bouvet Laudubay established in the Loire Valley since 1851. Made from grapes selected and blended in each vintage to yield a wine of distinction and elegance, it is naturally fermented in the bottle and released only upon reaching full maturity. Bouvet Laudubay's deep, cool chalk cellars, provide the ideal environment for the most perfect development of this delicate sparkling wine. The finest grapes and most careful vinification result in a wine of refined bouquet crisp, lively texture clean, balanced fruit flavors and superb quality. Minimize

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight sinc ... Read more

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is ofte... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 2004 Roederer, Louis Cristal 750ml Minimize

Celebrate! Send your best birthday wishes with two splits o ... Read more

Celebrate! Send your best birthday wishes with two splits of classic Domaine Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine surrounded by our finest gourmet foods. Savory selections include Brown & Haley Almond Roca, Auberge Camembert Cheese Spread, Aaron Bell Rosemary Garlic Crackers, Signature Caviar, Gourmet Seasoned Popcorn, Citrus Gems, Pretzels, Judy's Vanilla Caramels, Aaron Bell Spicy Guadalajara Mix, and Petit Soleil Bonbons au Chocolat. A cheese knife for easy serving makes the gift complete. Gift arrives tied with a satin ribbon and measures 17" x 14" x 9". A great way to say Happy Birthday!   Domaine Chandon Brut - Nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshing dry finish. The wine delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. Accolades: 90 points from Wine Enthusiast Origin: California Type of Wine: White Wine, Sparkling Splits are 187 ml each. Minimize

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wi ... Read more

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2004 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Champagne RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: In the Cellar Sep 2010 Antonio Galloni 94 Drink: N/A The 2004 Cristal Rose, from magnum, is less expressive than the Cristal. Today it is too soon to tell how much of that may be attributable to the larger format. The 2004 Cristal Rose is 70% Pinot from Ay and 30% Chardonnay from Avize. This remains a very tight, Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Champagne Louis ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the famous Cristal prestige cuvee, has been synonymous with the world'sgreat champagnes since 1776. Brut Premier is the House's flagship multi-vintage champagne-its most popular andbest-selling wine and the champagne that sets the house style for this esteemed producer.. Minimize

The main attraction in this Wine Country exclusive is the K ... Read more

The main attraction in this Wine Country exclusive is the Kiarna California Champagne boasting aromas of pear and pineapple with lively flavors of crisp green apple with a toasty coconut finish. Paired with chocolate caramels, multi-grain crackers, g... Minimize

A sparkling and delicate appearance, with a delightful copp ... Read more

A sparkling and delicate appearance, with a delightful copper color and fine bubbles, magnified by a fine frothy bead. On nose, vine has courtesy to insinuate, rather than force itself on you. From basket of soft fruit on offer, you will immediately appreciate aromatic elegance of flower, before becoming aware of flesh and taSainte attack is that of a youthful yet extremely well-educated wine. It introduces itself gently and politely before then displaying its personality and rightfully staking a claim to a place amongst best born wines of its generation. tone of pinot noir grapes profiles a delightfully complex mix of cherry, strawberry and blackberry. Suspended between lace of flower and full vinosity, champagne confirms, at this stage, olfactory sensation. There is proof that harvest was managed perfectly. finish is in unison: delightful, very racy. Bearing in mind its noble birth, its potential for laying down is certain. It would certainly find a place in a re International Wine C Minimize

For the past ten years, Tomasello Winery has been producing ... Read more

For the past ten years, Tomasello Winery has been producing 100% pure blueberry wine from cultivated high bush blueberries grown on the Atlantic Blueberry Company farms. The wine is semi-dry with soft and perfumed hints of blueberry. Recent studies prove the Blueberry wine to be very high in antioxidants. To add a distinctive character to your sparkling wine, try a Tomasello Blueberry Wine Kir Royale. Pour one ounce of chilled Tomasello Blueberry Wine into the bottom of your favorite champagne flute. Top with Tomasello Blanc de Blanc Brut or your favorite bubbly. Serve this as a delightful aperitif before dinner. To highlight your salad course, top baby mixed greens, with slivered almonds, dried blueberries and a Tomasello Blueberry Wine Vinaigrette. Minimize

Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Italian Wine MARTINI & ROSS ... Read more

Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Italian Wine MARTINI & ROSSI Asti is crafted from 100% handpicked Moscato Bianco grapes, grown in Northern Italy. It is ranked DOCG (denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin), the highest classification granted to Italian wines. Its aroma will lure you in like a siren's song, boasting fruity and floral notes. Sparking on the tongue, the natural sweetness of the grapes comes through with full flavor and wonderful texture. Recommended for after dinner, pairing with cakes and other desserts or sweet fruits. Ideal for a sparkling cocktail. Minimize

You may be touched by Krug 2000 expressive aromas of carame ... Read more

You may be touched by Krug 2000 expressive aromas of caramel, nougat, hazelnut, freshly baked pastries fresh from oven. Or by flavors of citrus-fruit gratins, lime zest with a very long finish and persistence. Krug 2000 has a very high aging potential. Pair with caramelised scallops with pineapple, spicy sauces, rich gravies, squab, confit of vegetables or citrus fruits, sweet-and-sour sauces and even spices. Excellent with desserts containing roasted fruits (bananas, peaches, citrus fruits). The Wine Advocate rating: 93. Minimize

This blend of great vintages is one of the true peaks of wi ... Read more

This blend of great vintages is one of the true peaks of wine and perhaps the most consistently great pink wine in the world. Effortless, subtle and elegant, this is not a bottle of wine that is ever flashy or showy. Every time I have had it seems to just vanish without refilling the flutes The refined strawberry notes and haunting Pinot Noir fruit always seem to take a back seat to the company and the conversation when I have drunk it, but the memory of each experience is as vivid as yesterday. Every lover of the good things in life should try this masterpiece at least once. It is the ultimate rose! (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer) 95 Wine Spectator Insider: Theres plenty of fruit here--raspberry, black currant and hints of orange--but also ginger, sweet baking spices and toast. This is complex and beautifully balanced, with a long, fresh and expansive aftertaste. (12/10) 93 points Robert Parker: The NV Brut Rose is awesome in the way it combines elegance, finesse and power. There is superb material in the density of fruit, along with perfumed aromatics and silky, chalky tannins that frame the long finish. Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Liquor SPARKLING WINE IMPORTED Minimize

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 97 Wi ... Read more

Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 97 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 2004 Louis Roederer Cristal RP--97 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate # 192 Dec 2010 Antonio Galloni 97 Drink: 2014 - 2034 4-5 (229) The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often Minimize

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. 1996 vintage of this ... Read more

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. 1996 vintage of this wine was ranked #10 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2007 Krug Vintage is a statement – Krug's definitive, one-off interpretation of character of an outstanding year. blend contains wines exclusively from that year. Characterized by warm glow of yellow gold and fragrant aroma of flowers in bloom, Krug 1998 is an enchanting champagne of astonishing purity and precision. From its creamy, caressing texture, through its full, finely balanced flavors, to its extraordinarily long finish, it is a study in harmony, delicate, refined, and captivating. Think notes of red berries, stewed fruit, brioche, almond, gingerbread, and citrus. Minimize

Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the famous Cristal pre ... Read more

Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the famous Cristal prestige cuvACe, has been synonymous with the worlda sgreat champagnes since 1776. Brut Premier is the Housea s flagship multi-vintage champagnea its most popular andbest-selling wine and the champagne that sets the house style for this esteemed producer. Minimize

Deep and complex, rich and luxurious. The 1998 Krug Brut Ch ... Read more

Deep and complex, rich and luxurious. The 1998 Krug Brut Champagne is an incredible combination of lightness and intensity from what Krug deems as one of its best growing seasons. The House of Krug uses traditional methods of fermenting its champagne the old fashioned way in small oak casks to achieve a champagne with an intense bouquet and complex flavor. The 1998 vintage reveals crisp flavors of white flowers, melon, pink grapefruit, and gingerbread while maintaining a precise structure and creamy texture. The vintage has earned a prestigious rating of 96 points and a Collectibles designation from the Wine Spectator. Drink now through 2025. This gift does not include Champagne flutes. Minimize

Great refinement shows in the subtle hazelnut, fruit, hay a ... Read more

Great refinement shows in the subtle hazelnut, fruit, hay and vanilla aromas of this famous luxury cuvée. The palate is flavorful with lovely dry grape, peaches and cream, toasted nut, plum and flavors, and the mouthfeel is soft, lightly and gently f... Wine Enthusiast. A Champagne Blend wine from Champagne in France. 1995 Roederer, Louis Cristal 1500ml Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Champagne Louis ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Champagne Louis Roederer, creator of the famous Cristal prestige cuvee, has been synonymous with the world'sgreat champagnes since 1776. Brut Premier is the House's flagship multi-vintage champagne-its most popular andbest-selling wine and the champagne that sets the house style for this esteemed producer.. Minimize

All lightness of white floral notes: hawthorn blossom, lind ... Read more

All lightness of white floral notes: hawthorn blossom, linden blossom and white clover. A fresh, stylish wine with good structure, silky and elegant, based on mineral notes of best Chardonnay Grand Crus. floral, fruity notes give way to subtle spicy hints for a pleasant finish on palate. International Wine Cellar rating: 91. Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Bruno Paillard’ ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Bruno Paillard’s family lineage of brokers and growers in the two Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Verzenay dates back to 1704. Following in their footsteps, he began as a broker in 1975, and acquired a deep and extensive knowledge of the region and its wines. In 1981, at the age of 27, Paillard started his own Champagne house - the first new one in nearly a century. After renting a cellar for three years and purchasing carefully selected grapes from independent growers, Paillard released his first Champagnes. He then built his own cellar, allowing him total control over temperature, lighting and humidity.. In 1990 he built his current winery, and in 1994 began purchasing vineyards. He now has 62 acres, which cover 1/3 of his production needs, almost half of which are Grand Cru in some of the best viticultural areas in Champagne. These vineyards are farmed organically and sustainably - a rigorous and delicate job given that the vineyards are subdivided into 40 different parcels. All harvesting is done by hand, according to the particularities of the parcel. Paillard also still works with high-quality, independent grape growers with whom he has had relationships for many years. The total production of Champagne Bruno Paillard is limited to 45,000 cases, made exclusively from the first pressing of grapes from the best vineyards in Champagne. From the Brut Premiere Cuvee to the N.P.U. (Non Plus Ultra), all Bruno Paillard Champagnes share the same finesse and dryness. Each cru is vinified separately, minimal dosage levels are added, aging is extensive and well beyond AOC requirements. All Bruno Paillard bottles carry the disgorgement date on the back label, a quality step pioneered by Paillard. After disgorgement, all bottles are returned to the cellars for a minimum of 3 months before being labeled and shipped.. (85% Pinot Noir/15% Chardonnay). Pinot Noir juice under its two forms is dominant in the blend - white wine thanks to a rapidpressing, with juice and skins separated at once and red wine obtained by fermenting the skins with the juice for a completeextraction of color. A significant percentage of Chardonnay from the North of the Cote des Blancs adds freshness to the blend.The dosage is kept very low - 8 to 9 grams of sugar per liter - so as to produce an authentic and pure wine. The disgorgementdate is on the back label. Minimum maturation in our cellar after disgorgement and before shipment: 3 to 4 months.. Lightcopper gold color, slightly raspberry when young, growing salmon pink when mature. Vivacious and fruity, first aromas ofredcurrant, fresh red fruit, leaning towards Morello cherry, strawberry and violet when opened. Refined and pure with anelegant, long and delicate finish. Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine Sparkling Wine Imported Minimize

Pol Roger, one of a few luxury Champagne firms still family ... Read more

Pol Roger, one of a few luxury Champagne firms still family-owned, was established in Epernay in 1849. Pol Roger owns 200 acres of vineyards, which provide about 45% of their needs. Pol Roger's cellars extend over four miles of winding chalk passageways on two levels. second or deeper cellar maintains a constant 9.5º C (50º F), one degree lower than first level and most others in region. This lower temperature slows second fermentation, encouraging a finer mousse or bubbles. Pol Roger Champagne also spends two to three times allowable minimum in cellar before disgorgement, or about three years for non-vintage and up to seven for luxury cuvees. long, slow maturation contributes greatly to complex aromas, which distinguish these superb Champagnes. Brut Non Vintage blend is traditionally composed from about 30 to 35 still base wines, drawn from different vineyard sites, grape varieties and vintage years. It usually contains wines of at least two vintages, often three or four. Reserve Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Bruno Paillard’ ... Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Bruno Paillard’s family lineage of brokers and growers in the two Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Verzenay dates back to 1704. Following in their footsteps, he began as a broker in 1975, and acquired a deep and extensive knowledge of the region and its wines. In 1981, at the age of 27, Paillard started his own Champagne house - the first new one in nearly a century. After renting a cellar for three years and purchasing carefully selected grapes from independent growers, Paillard released his first Champagnes. He then built his own cellar, allowing him total control over temperature, lighting and humidity.. In 1990 he built his current winery, and in 1994 began purchasing vineyards. He now has 62 acres, which cover 1/3 of his production needs, almost half of which are Grand Cru in some of the best viticultural areas in Champagne. These vineyards are farmed organically and sustainably - a rigorous and delicate job given that the vineyards are subdivided into 40 different parcels. All harvesting is done by hand, according to the particularities of the parcel. Paillard also still works with high-quality, independent grape growers with whom he has had relationships for many years. The total production of Champagne Bruno Paillard is limited to 45,000 cases, made exclusively from the first pressing of grapes from the best vineyards in Champagne. From the Brut Premiere Cuvee to the N.P.U. (Non Plus Ultra), all Bruno Paillard Champagnes share the same finesse and dryness. Each cru is vinified separately, minimal dosage levels are added, aging is extensive and well beyond AOC requirements. All Bruno Paillard bottles carry the disgorgement date on the back label, a quality step pioneered by Paillard. After disgorgement, all bottles are returned to the cellars for a minimum of 3 months before being labeled and shipped.. (45% Pinot Noir/33% Chardonnay/22% Pinot Meunier). Exclusive use of wine from the first pressing. Produced from aselection of grapes from 32 villages individually vinified in stainless steel or barrel. 20%-45% reserve wines from previousvintages are used in the blending process. Aged on the lees a minimum of 3 years, at least double the legally required period.The dosage is kept very low - 8 to 9 grams of sugar per liter - so as to produce an authentic and pure wine. Matured at least 3months in the cellar after disgorgement, the date of which is written on the back label.. Bright straw gold color. Very delicatebubbles. Fresh and fruity, initial aromas of citrus fruits, then aromas of redcurrant, raspberry. Flavors of c Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine Sparkling Wine Imported Minimize