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Pol Roger, one of a few luxury Champagne firms still family
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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
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Pol Roger, one of a few luxury Champagne firms still family
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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
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International Wine Cellar rating: 94. La Grande Annee is Pr
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International Wine Cellar rating: 94. La Grande Annee is Prestige Cuvee of Champagne Bollinger. It is only produced when exceptional quality harvests occur, and is expression of Bollinger's know-how. More than illustration of vintage particularity, La Grande Annee is result of Bollinger style, of its exceptional terroir and traditional wine making techniques. La Grande Annee develops a beautiful rounded structure and combines rich, complex and intense aromas, expression of which changes according to characteristics of vintage. Slightly pinkish, or rose gold color which shows maturity of wine. Aromas of rhubarb, stone fruits, toasty with notes of exotic spices. bubble is very present but silky (proof of lengthy aging on lees). grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus. blend of La Grande Annee 2002 is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay.
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International Wine Cellar rating: 94. 1996 vintage of this
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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.
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Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of Gos
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Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of Gosset style. To achieve a cuvee of this quality, cellar-master has blended best of various champagne crus at grape- harvest with wines specially chosen from our reserve stocks for their richness and maturity. Powerful and aromatic, this champagne is ideal for serving as an aperitif or to accompany a very special meal. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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What were you up to in year 2000? It proved to be one of mo
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What were you up to in year 2000? It proved to be one of most fascinating vintages in Oregon. If you've socked my Nuthouse chardonnay and Prestige level Pinot Noirs away in cellar, you are one of very lucky ones. I love how complex 10 years on yeast sparkling can get. aromas include a revolving sense of red plum- apple pie, ripe pear fruit, blossom honey, graham cracker yeastiness, and dare I say exotic mango-like creaminess. We could go on and on about how many wine descriptors there are for this great wine. I'll donate a few words here and look forward to hearing about yours. I got beautiful ripe pear and mango-smoothie fruit and creaminess that wrapped itself around an amazing mineral acidity. beginning, middle, and finish are a cornucopia of fruit, richness of mouth-feel that we've come to expect out of this great wine offering. If prodded, one can find mango-apricot-pear (Nashi and Anjou), apple (red and yellow ones, not green ones)-crabapple fruit hints. yeast age is just right,
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Grand Vintage 2002, 69th from Maison is mature, harmonious
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Grand Vintage 2002, 69th from Maison is mature, harmonious and precise. Seven years in cellars have developed mature, toasty flavours, both sweet and dry, with warm notes of grain and frangipane along with toasted almonds and malt, mocha and light tobacco. Notes of ripe fruits follow: pear, candied citrus, plum, nectarine and white peaChateau On palate, construction is precise and substance is velvety. first impression of creamy roundness progressively allows linear, tight structure to appear. flavours of fruit become fresher: mandarin orange and pink grapefruit. International Wine Cellar rating: 92.
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A beautiful gold color. bubbles are persistent, fine and re
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A beautiful gold color. bubbles are persistent, fine and regular. nose is pleasant, made very elegant by large amount of Chardonnay. Brut Souverain is sharp, well balanced and harmonious on palate. International Wine Cellar rating: 91.
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This fine champagne is a blend of 40 carefully selected cru
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This fine champagne is a blend of 40 carefully selected crus from Champagne region. It is made up of three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and about one-third Chardonnay. This subtle blend is then aged in Pommery cellars for about three years in order to develop its full aroma. Fresh and vivacious, with a supple, fruity finish. A composition that is light yet well-structured and full of charm. International Wine Cellar rating: 89.
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Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of Gos
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Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of Gosset style. To achieve a cuvee of this quality, cellar-master has blended best of various champagne crus at grape- harvest with wines specially chosen from our reserve stocks for their richness and maturity. Powerful and aromatic, this champagne is ideal for serving as an aperitif or to accompany a very special meal. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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International Wine Cellar rating: 94. composition of cuvee
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International Wine Cellar rating: 94. composition of cuvee is a stunning mosaic of flavors where three champagne grapes, 20-25 growths and 6-10 different years, combine to give Krug Grande Cuvee its complexity, elegance and consistency year after year, blend after blend. To maintain this consistency Krug reserves a large selection of unblended still wines from previous vintages blending them with youngest crop to create a fully balanced taSainte These reserve wines may represent between a third and a half of cuvee. bouquet is wonderfully creamy, leading to magical combination of weight and balance on palate. long, lingering finish is both nutty and toasty, ending with a final flourish of freshness, leaving one longing for more.
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For last 200 years, this tiny, family-owned Champagne house
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For last 200 years, this tiny, family-owned Champagne house has been carefully fine tuning their craft. Very few know about them (due to limited importation) but those lucky enough to have sampled Henriot Rose know what to expect: elegant, sophisticated aromas with flavors of red fruits, rose petals and spice. A clean, effervescent mousse and a long finish. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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A beautiful gold color. bubbles are persistent, fine and re
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A beautiful gold color. bubbles are persistent, fine and regular. nose is pleasant, made very elegant by large amount of Chardonnay. Brut Souverain is sharp, well balanced and harmonious on palate. International Wine Cellar rating: 91.
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All lightness of white floral notes: hawthorn blossom, lind
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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.
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This has a many-hued color with strong pink tinges and fine
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This has a many-hued color with strong pink tinges and fine bubbles. nose is fresh and direct, with aromas reminiscent of cherries, blackberries, pomegranates and red currants. On palate, wine shows a deliciously full body that follows on perfectly from nose. Its flavors remind one of fresh strawberries and raspberries. finish has a pleasantly acidulous character that adds to impression of finesse given by this romantic and well-balanced wine. International Wine Cellar rating: 91.
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Rose-hued gold with coppery notes and a fine bubbles. nose
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Rose-hued gold with coppery notes and a fine bubbles. nose shows red fruits of raspberry and wild cherries. A harmonious balance of red and white wines. Exceptional as an aperitif or with dessert. composition of this cuvée is essentially that of traditional Brut. However, it recours supplementary Chardonnay and thus reaches a perfect balance. Its delicately pink appearance cornes front addition of red wine front our Mareuil vineyards. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, with a small addition of Am
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60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, with a small addition of Ambonnay Rouge, drawn from cask. A bouquet of roses and small red berries announces wine's subtle, delicate perfume. mouth shows more red fruit with a smooth, almost buttery quality; density and complexity here are unparalleled. White pepper and wet stones follow on a lengthy, lively finish. A superb rose. International Wine Cellar rating: 92.
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A bountiful, seductive semi-dry Champagne that exhibits a s
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A bountiful, seductive semi-dry Champagne that exhibits a sweet nose of cherry pie and jasmine. Delightfully fruity and full, with sweet, lacy layers of red fruits and candied ginger on palate. This delicacy cuvee is in every way pleasing, and certainly fitting for exuberant celebrations International Wine Cellar rating: 93.
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Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i
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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
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Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created i
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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
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distinctive house style of elegance and finesse which has m
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distinctive house style of elegance and finesse which has made Champagne Deutz one of most respected of all Champagne houses, is reflected in this fine non-vintage Champagne. Matured according to traditional methods from a blend of several vintages from twenty of best crus of Champagne, it reaches a perfect balance of flavor. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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This prestigious tête de cuvee honors visionary work of our
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This prestigious tête de cuvee honors visionary work of our founder Guy Devaux. Delicate bubbles spiral through straw yellow glow releasing aromas of apple blossom, spice and oak. initial release of green apple, lemon curd and roasted hazelnuts flows into silky, lingering finish of vanilla, clove and brioche. More austere than previous vintages, we recommend cellar eight to 10 years. 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay
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best selling rose Champagne in world, Laurent-Perrier is on
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best selling rose Champagne in world, Laurent-Perrier is one of few roses still made by saignee method. To emphasize this traditional technique, Champagne is bottled in an embossed bottle that is a reproduction of those used in late 17th century. This salmon-pink rose Champagne is truly remarkable for its highly expressive bouquet, stemming from very careful preservation of fresh fruit aromas during winemaking. Made with 100% pinot noir using skin contact, also known as saignee method, Laurent-Perrier's know-how and attention to quality produces a finely crafted rose with both depth and freshness. It has become benchmark for rose Champagne around world. Bright, fresh and intense, with notes of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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Straw yellow color, with fine and persistent bubbles. initi
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Straw yellow color, with fine and persistent bubbles. initial aroma is intense and complex, with notes of fresh fruits (peach and grapefruit). It evolves displaying hints of dried almonds. From outset, pinot noir comes to fore with good weight and marked by red fruit character with candied and persistent notes (lemon and citrus peel) on finish. Laurent-Perrier has elected to be highly selective by only declaring a vintage in very best years. This means that Brut Millesime (Vintage Brut) is always a unique and exceptional wine. By maintaining signature style of House's wines, pure and fresh in essence, it aims to show quintessential character of each given year. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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Brightly coloured with green tints. Fine, persistent bubble
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Brightly coloured with green tints. Fine, persistent bubbles. Rich and fresh on nose. White fruit and flowers evolving towards mineral, spicy notes. Remarkably balanced on palate. attack is fresh and remarkably well balanced with a silky texture. Very pure and fine. This wine will be excellent as an aperitif and could also accompany refined fish dishes. Attractive aromas of cinnamon and apple butter. Lush and quite creamy with butterscotch, caramel and taffy apple flavors. Excellent length with a mix of toasted oak and brown spices. Drinking nicely right now. - Wine News International Wine Cellar rating: 91.
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Powerful nose, rich and complex, that shows aromas reminisc
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Powerful nose, rich and complex, that shows aromas reminiscent of baked apples, together with light and pleasant hints of preserved ginger and nutmeg, amongst others. entry is crisp and wine then develops considerable finesse, also revealing delicate flavors of sultanas that evoke charms of a sunny place. With its deliciously rich and savory finish, Cuvee William Deutz 1998 gives one impression of a wine that has opened up fairly rapidly, showing a full range of secondary aromas that are usually found in Champagnes that have been aged for a longer period. International Wine Cellar rating: 93.
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A magnificent, elegantly structured Champagne that exudes f
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A magnificent, elegantly structured Champagne that exudes flavors of peach, crisp apple and toaSaint A finely balanced, fresh Champagne that spends 30 months on lees. This 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay blend (from 30+ year old vines) drinks like a vintage wine. Honeysuckle blossoms tickle aromatic nose. Toasty, lovely notes of warm, crusty oatmeal biscuits drizzled with molasses and sweet, red fruits characterize bountiful, layered mouth. International Wine Cellar rating: 92.
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A noble Champagne with body of a red wine, almost chewy and
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A noble Champagne with body of a red wine, almost chewy and very complex. A peachy blush in glass reveals delicate bubbles. Wildflowers and strawberries on nose; wild cherries wrapped in tender, buttery pie cruSaint Luscious and elegant. International Wine Cellar rating: 92.
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Premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz grapes were selected and ble
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Premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz grapes were selected and blended to produce this richly flavoured Sparkling Shiraz. Sweet berry fruit flavors and liquoring have combined to produce a great colour and depth of flavor. Served while chilled. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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