Champagne Wines

Champagne Wines
The sharp, biting acidity, cutting through the richness; the explosive force that shatters the bubbles as they rise to the surface; the intense flavor and compelling, lively mouthfeel; these are all hallmarks of a good Champagne. Most wines are made from a combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, but there are pure-Chardonnay variants and ones that blend only Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. As a result, most wines come with a feeling of familiarity, if not nostalgia. Each Champagne house has its own unique style, so different bottles of Champagne may not resemble each other outside of the core varietal strengths. The soil composition of the subregion is characterized by belemnite and chalk, which lets it absorb heat during the daytime and release it at night. This terroir helps create the feeling of airy, playful lightness of fine sparkling wine.
These wines were originally marketed towards royalty, and you can feel a hint of that elusive blue-blood elegance and confidence while drinking one. A good Champagne carries you away like a hurricane carries small debris, and you can feel the powerful life force in each sip, each bubble even. The characteristic Champagne “pop” has become a staple at parties and celebrations around the globe – when you hear it, good times are right around the corner.
If you’re looking to steal the show at a big party or you’re simply in a celebratory, cheerful mood, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of fine Champagne. Pair it with deviled eggs or grilled chicken breast for maximum effect, and create a memorable evening for yourself and your loved ones.
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2008 Besserat De Bellefon Champagne Cuvee Des Moines Brut Millesime93RPTasted from the same lot as in June this year, the 2008 Cuvée des Moines Brut Millésime is very fine on the deep, ripe and elegant nose where the 31% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $62.99
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2008 Edouard Brun & Cie Vintage Brut Premier Cru Champagne93RPDisgorged 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 P..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $49.99
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2008 P Moncuit Cuvee Brut Millesime Champagne94AGThe 2008 Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a fabulous wine from this great Champagne vintage. Given the extended time on the lees (more than ten years) the 2008 shows quite a bit o..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $67.99
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2008 Pierre Moncuit Cuvee Extra Brut Millesime Champagne94VMMoncuit's Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesimé shows a different facet of its personality in this version, with lower dosage vis-à-vis the Brut version. Her..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $64.99
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2010 Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs94JG(Ployez-Jacquemart Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Millésime (Ludes)) When another bottle of the lovely 2010 vintage of Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs from Laurence Ployez showed up ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $87.99
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2012 Henriot Brut Rose Millesime93JGThe 2012 Henriot Brut Rosé is a simply stunning bottle of bubbly. The color is a fairly deep salmon rose and the bouquet is pure, ripe and beautifully detailed, wafting from..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.99
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2012 Piper-Heidsieck Brut95DECChef de cave Emilien Boutillat supervised the sourcing of grapes for the 2012 from 12 different plots, two-thirds of which are designated as either premier cru or grand cru. In thi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $69.99
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2014 Piper-Heidsieck Brut94WEA perfectly mature Champagne, this is just ready to drink. Fresh fruits contrast with the mature toastiness. The blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay gives texture plus minerality in..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $69.99
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2015 Louis Roederer Brut Rose94RPThe 2015 Brut Vintage Rosé is generous and demonstrative, bursting with aromas of peach, orange and pear mingled with hints of red berries, fresh bread and ginger. Full-bodi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.95
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2015 Moet Chandon Grand Vintage93VMThe 2015 Extra-Brut Grand Vintage is a terrific choice for drinking now, as it is so expressive. Baked apple tart, spice, lemon confit, marzipan and a hint of toastiness are front ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.99
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2015 Taittinger Brut Millesime93JDThe 2015 Champagne Millésime Brut is equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The nose is fragrant with ripe peach and rose petal, and it has a rich texture, with a more visco..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $79.99
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Billecart Salmon Rose95JSBillecart-Salmon is one of my favorite Champagne houses, and their non-vintage Rose (Lot #L85547401905M) is a consistent winner. A delicate pink color is accompanied by gorgeous sw..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $95.00
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Bollinger Special Cuvee96DEC...The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its gran..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $47.99
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N/V Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs93JSChalky aromas and dried white flowers with hints of lemon blossom and fresh pastry. The palate has a super fine feel to it. Dosage is nicely judged to coax out some depth in the ci..." Learn MoreAs low as $95.00
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N/V Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve95DECA fine straw-gold colour with great finesse of bubble flow and mousse. Joyful aromas of apple blossom and ripe pear. A full, defined palate demonstrates richness that will help to ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $59.99
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N/V Billecart Salmon Rose94JDThe NV Champagne Brut Rose is an attractive pale salmon hue, with a fresh perfume of wild strawberry, ripe peach, white and red flowers, a hint of tropical fruit, and grapefruit. T..." Learn MoreAs low as $95.00
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N/V Bollinger Special Cuvee96DEC...The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. It..." Learn MoreAs low as $47.99
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N/V Gosset Grande Reserve Brut93DECGosset is the oldest house in Champagne, and is a favourite among wine trade insiders. This non-vintage cuvée is redolent with the aromas of mellow red apple fruit. It has b..." Learn MoreAs low as $29.99
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N/V Henriot Brut Rose92WEAn attractive red-fruit flavored Champagne with a balanced crisp textured, this bottling is just ready to go. Its fruitiness coupled with the soft texture from the dosage are packe..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $63.99
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N/V Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut94WEThis great rosé combines texture with bright fruit and a bit of age. It is poised between a ripe dosage and a crisp texture, with red fruits and toastiness marking the flavo..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $84.99
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N/V Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut Champagne93JSThe brioche and cooked-apple and cream character really comes through here. Full-bodied and round with fine bubbles. Flavorful and intense. Vivid, bread-dough finish. This is four ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $52.99
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N/V Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut92WSAn elegant Champagne, linear and well-meshed, with creamy plushness to the nevertheless lively mix of ripe cherry, apricot, toast point and lemon tart flavors. Clean-cut, spiced fi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $36.99