Champagne Blend Wines
Rare Champagnes Blend Wines
When it comes to sparkling wines, there are a few brands that are considered practically “royalty.” Champagne blend bottles instantly convince you to share this opinion through their sheer quality. While it is now produced in many countries around the world, it originates from Champagne in northern France. There are very few sparklers that even come close to this level of divine architecture. Nothing short of a miracle could make a drink this tasty while also making it consistent over the years.The secret lies in the high-quality grape varietals used in the blend. The three main varietals come together like that’s what they were raised for, each bringing its unique traits and qualities to the mix. Chardonnay gives it a fresh, vivacious feel, and an elegance and finesse much like that of a ballet dancer, except this time the performance is in your mouth. Pinot Noir improves the texture of the sparkler in a way that makes it incredibly compelling to drink and think about, while also adding some unique flavors.
Pinot Meunier is the least represented, but adds a huge amount of consistency to the other two, being the first to ripen and thus avoiding any frost damage that would otherwise harm the experience – and what an experience it is! If you can wrap your lips around a Champagne blend from 2015 or a similarly outstanding year, you’ll be brought down to your knees.
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1989 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose - 750 ml99VMAvailability: In StockAn explosion of aromas, flavors and textures emerges from the 1989 Cristal Rosé (magnum). In this warm vintage the Pinot is especially evident in the wine’s intensity, color and sheer breadth. A Champagne of striking inner perf..." Learn More- 750 ml$949.00 -
2002 Bollinger R.D. - 1.5L99JSAvailability: Available SoonIt's striking that is as fresh as it is given the ten years in the cellars. It has a fine citrus nose with plenty of lemons, grapefruit and yellow chalky notes, not to mention some lighter floral elements. The palate is super dry (dosage at..." Learn More- 1.5L$575.00 -
2002 Bollinger R.D. - 750 ml99JSAvailability: Available SoonIt's striking that is as fresh as it is given the ten years in the cellars. It has a fine citrus nose with plenty of lemons, grapefruit and yellow chalky notes, not to mention some lighter floral elements. The palate is super dry (dosage at..." Learn More- 750 ml$215.00 -
2004 De Saint-Gall Champagne Orpale Blanc de Blancs - 750 ml97DECAvailability: In StockOur judges loved the way that the 2004 Champagne vintage is looking at present, especially in Blanc de Blanc form, hence this second Best in Show pick from the category. This is the slightly paler of the two wines, with very fine bubbles an..." Learn More- 750 ml$69.99 -
2004 Bollinger R.D. - 750 ml98W&SAvailability: In StockTime has graced this wine, proving the value of Bollinger’s policy of long aging on the lees followed by prompt release after disgorgement. This RD (Recently Disgorged) 2004 is a joyous wine, staunch, cold and powerful at first, trans..." Learn More- 750 ml$165.00 -
2006 Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Rare - 750 ml97+JDAvailability: In StockThe flagship release is the 2006 Champagne Rare, a 70/30 split of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that’s a cellar selection from 8 different Grand Cru vineyards... it offers brilliant notes of stone fruits, toasted brioche, white flowers, a..." Learn More- 750 ml$145.00 -
2006 Krug - 750 ml97DECAvailability: In StockKrug 2006 is composed of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier and shows an impressive aromatic richness of white flowers, smoke and toasted hazelnuts. There’s both density and crystalline texture here, with a vinous pa..." Learn More- 750 ml$329.00 -
2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne - 6L97+VMAvailability: In StockThe 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a r..." Learn More- 6L$1,999.00 -
2006 De Venoge Cuvee Louis XV Brut - 750 ml96RPAvailability: In StockThe assemblage of the 2006 Louis XV Brut Millésimé is about the same as the 1995 and 1996—composed of 50/50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, all from grand cru villages. The only difference is that the Chardonnay from Le Mesni..." Learn More- 750 ml$129.00 -
2006 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame - 750 ml100RPAvailability: In StockHow does Veuve Clicquot’s cellarmaster Dominique Demarville do it? This high wire Prestige Cuvée act walks the tightrope with such confidence and ease. Unusually for the house, the blend is just 53% Pinot Noir and 47% Chardonna..." Learn More- 750 ml$149.00 -
2007 Louis Roederer Cristal - 3L97+VMAvailability: In StockLong-time Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon has produced yet another in a string of superb Champagnes with the 2007 Cristal. Rich, powerful and enveloping, the 2007 takes hold of all the senses and never lets up. The aromatics al..." Learn More- 3L$2,499.00 -
2007 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose - 1.5L99JSAvailability: In StockThe light rust and amber color is enticing. Aromas of dried rose petals, cinnamon and nutmeg. Hints of dried meat, smoke and sage. Full body and compact, creamy texture. So fine and delicious. Great, subtle and complex flavors. More like a ..." Learn More- 1.5L$375.00 -
2007 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne - 750 ml97VMAvailability: In StockThe 2007 Dom Ruinart is the first vintage made entirely by Chef de Caves Frédéric Panaïotis, which shows just how long the production cycle is in Champagne. A striking, tightly-coiled wine, the 2007 Dom Ruinart will leave..." Learn More- 750 ml$155.00 -
2007 Salon Blanc De Blancs Le Mesnil - 750 ml99WEAvailability: In StockThis legendary Champagne, only produced in exceptional years, comes from the village of Le Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs. It is made from 100% Chardonnay and aged for many years before release. Its minerality, concentration and beauti..." Learn More- 750 ml$579.00 -
2007 Salon Blanc De Blancs Le Mesnil - 1.5L99WEAvailability: In StockThis legendary Champagne, only produced in exceptional years, comes from the village of Le Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs. It is made from 100% Chardonnay and aged for many years before release. Its minerality, concentration and beauti..." Learn More- 1.5L$1,349.00 -
2008 Edouard Brun & Cie Vintage Brut Premier Cru Champagne - 750 ml93RPAvailability: In StockDisgorged in June 2017 with a dosage of six grams per liter, the 2008 Brut Premier Cru Vintage is an assemblage of 50% Grand Cru Chardonnay fermented in cuves and 50% Premier Cru Pinot Noir from Aÿ fermented in 205-liter oak barrels. T..." Learn More- 750 ml$39.99 -
2008 Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut Millesime - 750 ml95RPAvailability: In StockThe 2008 Brut Millésimé from Charles Hedsieck continues to perform superbly, opening in the glass with a youthfully reserved bouquet of pear, yellow apple, citrus oil, honeycomb, dried white flowers and warm biscuits. On the p..." Learn More- 750 ml$89.95 -
2008 Pierre Gimonnet et Fils Millesime de Collection Special Club Blanc de Blancs - 750 ml97DECAvailability: In StockThere is an inherent subjectivity in the pricing of wine that rarely sees a prestige cuvée of the utmost finesse and enduring stamina hit the ground at a jaw-droppingly affordable price. This is the epitome of the precision of Gimonn..." Learn More- 750 ml$99.99 -
2008 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses - 1.5L98VMAvailability: In StockThe 2008 Clos des Goisses is just as impressive today as it has always been. Rich, dense and explosive, the 2008 exists in three dimensions, with remarkable textural depth and vertical intensity to burn. Clos des Goisses is notoriously slow..." Learn More- 1.5L$679.00 -
2008 Jacquesson Avize Champ Cain - 750 ml97RPAvailability: In StockDisgorged in April 2018 with 2.5 grams per liter dosage, Jacquesson's 2008 Extra Brut Grand Cru Avize - Champ Caïn is showing brilliantly, soaring from the glass with a lively bouquet of waxy lemon rind, green apple, walnuts, marzipan ..." Learn More- 750 ml$225.00 -
2008 Henriot Brut Millesime - 750 ml96DECAvailability: In StockAn undramatic, cloud-filled season came right in a late harvest in October. A textbook cool vintage of great ageing potential. The perfect 50/50 balance of mineral-stamped Chardonnay and powerful, masculine Pinot makes this a champagne for ..." Learn More- 750 ml$79.95 -
2008 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame - 750 ml97DECAvailability: In StockA classic, slow-maturing year picked into October. It's a pale, pristine hue - a beautifully assembled mix of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, combining saline-wrapped orchard ..." Learn More- 750 ml$155.00 -
2008 Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Champagne Blanc de Blancs - 750 ml94JSAvailability: In StockLemon and grapefruit tightly cut into place with powerful acidity and lots of lemon citrus on the nose as well as grilled hazelnuts. The palate has impressively deep-set citrus flavors, and refreshing layers build with terrific depth, power..." Learn More- 750 ml$79.99 -
2008 Doyard Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru - 750 ml96RPAvailability: In StockDisgorged in October 2018 with three grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru goes from strength to strength, soaring from the glass with aromas of almond paste, buttered citrus, verbena, crisp white peach, ging..." Learn More- 750 ml$95.00 -
2008 Laurent Perrier Champagne Brut Millesime - 750 ml96WEAvailability: In StockWhile still young, this Champagne has all the makings of greatness. Produced from grand cru vineyards, it already balances ripe white fruits with a firm structure that will age well. It's relatively dry and has plenty of acidity, which will..." Learn More- 750 ml$67.95