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Top Vintages
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(6x75cl) 2014Bonnet-Ponson Jules Bonnet Blanc de Noirs 2014 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this renowned Bordeaux estate. Crafted predominantly from Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc grapes meticulously harvested from the venerable vineyards of the Graves appellation, this Blanc de Noirs undergoes traditional vinification techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its delicate aromatic profile, followed by twelve months of ageing on fine lees to enhance complexity and texture. The 2014 vintage reveals a brilliant straw hue, offering enticing notes of white flowers, citrus zest, and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and refined elegance, culminating in a long, graceful finish. Bonnet-Ponson, a family-owned producer with a legacy spanning generations, is acclaimed for their dedication to sustainable viticulture and exceptional quality. The Jules Bonnet Blanc de Noirs 2014 stands as a testament to their commitment, making it an impeccable pairing for seafood, poultry, and delicate cheeses.
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Wine Advocate (90)
Based on the 2021 vintage and incorporating approximately 30% reserve wines from 2018 to 2020, Brice's NV Blanc de Noirs Bouzy Grand Cru was disgorged in October 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter. This cuvée is a blend of several vineyard sites, with the majority of grapes sourced from lieux-dits Les Chanteraines, Les Grosses Pierres and Le Poteau. Predominantly vinified in stainless steel, with a small portion (around 5%) aged in barrels, the wine offers aromas of apricot, roasted hazelnut and honey, with a slight autumn-apple edge. On the palate, it's medium- to full-bodied, ample and textural, with a rich core of fruit, racy acids and delicately bitter Pinot Noir phenolics that assert themselves on the finish.$354.00 -
Brochet Emmanuel Hauts Meuniers Extra Brut 2013 exemplifies the pinnacle of Champagne craftsmanship. Produced in the esteemed Hauts Meuniers region, Emmanuel Brochet meticulously selects Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from premier vineyards. The 2013 vintage undergoes traditional méthode champenoise fermentation, ensuring a refined mousse and depth of flavour. Aged for an extended period on lees, this Extra Brut exhibits exceptional complexity with notes of citrus zest, brioche, and subtle mineral undertones. The precise dosage enhances its crisp acidity without overpowering its inherent elegance. Emmanuel Brochet, renowned for his dedication to quality and terroir expression, delivers a Champagne that is both timeless and sophisticated. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, Brochet Emmanuel Hauts Meuniers Extra Brut 2013 pairs beautifully with fine seafood, poultry, and delicate cheeses, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
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Brochet Emmanuel Hauts Meuniers Extra Brut 2013 exemplifies the pinnacle of Champagne craftsmanship. Produced in the esteemed Hauts Meuniers region, Emmanuel Brochet meticulously selects Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from premier vineyards. The 2013 vintage undergoes traditional méthode champenoise fermentation, ensuring a refined mousse and depth of flavour. Aged for an extended period on lees, this Extra Brut exhibits exceptional complexity with notes of citrus zest, brioche, and subtle mineral undertones. The precise dosage enhances its crisp acidity without overpowering its inherent elegance. Emmanuel Brochet, renowned for his dedication to quality and terroir expression, delivers a Champagne that is both timeless and sophisticated. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, Brochet Emmanuel Hauts Meuniers Extra Brut 2013 pairs beautifully with fine seafood, poultry, and delicate cheeses, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
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Wine Advocate (94+)
Disgorged in May 2022, the Paillard NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is superbly fresh, offering up aromas of orchard fruit, lemon, spring flowers and menthol touches. Medium to full-bodied, expressive and precise with a delicate mousse, it’s seamless, vinous, chalky and harmonious with a clean and precise finish.$397.00 -
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Vinous (95)
The 2008 Extra Brut N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra is a brilliant, taut Champagne. The combination of vintage and the extra brut style favored a Paillard that yields a young Champagne that is quite austere. It will be interesting to see if the 2008 fills out with time in bottle. Today it is piercing in its intensity. Disgorged: April, 2019.$543.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
The NV Champagne Premiere Cuvee Brut is a medium yellow hue, showing beautiful mature and pure notes of layered and nicely maturing notes of apricot. Medium to full-bodied, it has more volume and fills the palate with a silky ripeness reminiscent of honey and delicate ginger notes. The mousse is fine with a pinpoint and accents its pretty, salty spice with a supple, silky texture underneath. The base vintage is 2010, with disgorgement in May 2014. It has just a hint of toasty smokiness, and I love it; it also has more savory elements that will last at least another 15 or so years. Drink 2025-2035.$237.00 -
(1x1500cl) 2006The Carbon Vintage Brut 2006 is a sublime example of expert wine-making prowess, hailing proudly from the prestigious Champagne region of France. Birthed emblematically by the Champagne Carbon, this illustrious house is renowned for its meticulous attention to detail and innovative spirit. The Carbon Vintage Brut 2006 intricately blends lavish Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes at a 50:50 ratio, yielding an exquisite balance of flavours. Aged to perfection in deep, chalky cellars for nine demanding years, the Brut showcases a compelling personality. Expect to find fine bubbles, gorgeous hues of golden reflections and an enchanting symphony of fruity, brioche-nuanced aromas. Each sip unravels layers of mature flavours, giving wine enthusiasts a unique, enduring finish. Painstakingly dressed in a handcrafted carbon shell, its bottle further personifies elegance unparalleled. The Carbon Vintage Brut 2006 truly stands as a testament to Champagne Carbon's commitment to superb quality, taste, and tradition.
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The Carbon Vintage Rosé 2005 is an exquisite vintage, renowned for its elegance and depth. Crafted by the meticulous house of Champagne Carbon in France, the wine is the epitome of luxury. The grapes are carefully handpicked from their finest pinot noir and chardonnay vineyards, with an extra dash of meunier to enhance its delicate flavour. The wine is aged for over a decade in exquisite French oak barrels under the perfect climatic conditions, giving it a sophisticated, crisp taste profile.
The Carbon Vintage Rosé 2005 resonates with a lovely pink hue, dovetailed with an array of intense flavours including wild strawberry, raspberry cream, toasted almonds and a hint of mineral earthiness. Its full-bodied structure, silky texture and persistent finish is an ode to its extraordinary maturation journey. Not to mention, each bottle is embellished in carbon fibre, reflecting the house's passion for tradition and innovation. Truly, the Carbon Vintage Rosé 2005 is the embodiment of sheer indulgence.
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(12x75cl) 2002Experience the exquisite Carbon, Bugatti EB.01, Champagne 2002, a testament to Bugatti's unparalleled craftsmanship. Crafted in the esteemed Côte des Blancs region, this vintage Champagne embodies finesse and depth. The assemblage comprises predominantly Chardonnay grapes, meticulously handpicked to ensure superior quality. Aged for over ten years in the maison’s cellars, it undergoes a traditional méthode champenoise, enhancing its complexity and elegance. The 2002 harvest, marked by a perfect balance of acidity and ripe fruit, contributes to its refined palate, featuring notes of brioche, citrus zest, and subtle mineral undertones. Bugatti, a revered producer with a legacy spanning decades, combines innovation with tradition, resulting in a Champagne that captivates both connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Perfectly suited for celebratory moments or as a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection, Carbon, Bugatti EB.01, Champagne 2002 exemplifies sophistication and timeless quality.
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(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (95)
The clear highlight among these new releases, the 2008 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Béchalin is deep, powerful and beautifully layered in the glass. Resonant and generous yet with remarkable translucence, the 2008 is impeccable in its balance. There is plenty of nuance in the orchard fruit flavors, but above all else, the 2008 impresses with its total sense of harmony and proportion. The exuberant, racy finish only adds to the wine's inviting personality. Disgorged: April 2015.$3,285.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, precise and beautifully lifted. Orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and floral notes lend brightness. This is a decidedly taut, vibrant Blanc de Noirs, especially considering the vintage. Gracious, medium in body and supremely inviting, the Côte de Bechalin is another stellar wine in this set of new releases. No dosage. Disgorged: April, 2019.$2,485.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Blanc de Noirs Côte de Bechalin La Parcelle is bright, focused and tightly wound, all of which will serve it well in the future. I especially admire the tension and energy here. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2014 for at least a few years. It"s an absolutely exquisite wine and a hidden gem in a range where the spotlight usually falls on other wines. Kirsch, plum, dried flowers, lemon peel and bright orchard fruit linger. No dosage. Disgorged: 2021.$257.00 -
(6x75cl) NV$1,880.00 -
Vinous (92)
The NV (2018) Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is bright, fresh and wonderfully nuanced. Orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes give the Val Vilaine so much energy. Cédric Bouchard coaxes so much nuance from these 40 year-old vines. The Val Vilaine is always the youngest wine in the range - the current release is the 2018, which spent just 15 months on its lees - but it will give readers who aren't familiar with these wines a very good idea of the house style. Zero dosage. Disgorged: April 2020.$1,150.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (94+)
Cédric Bouchard's NV Blanc de Noirs Côte de Val Vilaine (2019) is beautiful, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, green apple, clear honey, fresh bread, almond paste, white flowers and mirabelle plum. Medium to full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's satiny and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, superb concentration and incisive acids. Chiseled and penetrating, it concludes with a long, saline finish. If the 2018 was immediate and demonstrative, this has structure to burn with age, charming though it is out of the gates, and I'm inclined to nominate it Bouchard's finest Val Vilaine to date.$206.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (94+)
Cédric Bouchard's NV Blanc de Noirs Côte de Val Vilaine (2019) is beautiful, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, green apple, clear honey, fresh bread, almond paste, white flowers and mirabelle plum. Medium to full-bodied, layered and vinous, it's satiny and textural, with an enveloping core of fruit, superb concentration and incisive acids. Chiseled and penetrating, it concludes with a long, saline finish. If the 2018 was immediate and demonstrative, this has structure to burn with age, charming though it is out of the gates, and I'm inclined to nominate it Bouchard's finest Val Vilaine to date.$1,086.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2021 Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is pretty powerful. The Val Vilaine is a fairly open, sensual wine in most years, but the 2021 is quite intense. Low yields from these 45-year-old vines resulted in an especially serious, vibrant Val Vilaine that should age very well. Pear, white flowers, spice and apple tart linger. This is an especially fine edition and a serious wine. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: 2023.$1,145.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (98)
Along with Les Ursules, the 2019 Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée stands out in Bouchard's portfolio this year for its purity and definition. Unwinding in the glass with notes of white currants, peach and pear mingled with notions of bread dough, dried white flowers and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a dense, concentrated and intensely vinous profile, framed by chalky extract and tangy acids.$2,105.00 -
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Vinous (97)
The 2020 Blanc de Blancs La Haute Lemblé, 100% Chardonnay, is magnificent. What else is there to say? A Champagne of soaring vertical intensity and drive, the 2020 is truly special. Lemon confit, sage, mint, white flowers and white pepper stain the palate. Light tropical notes appear with time, adding an exotic and distinctive flair. Seamless and yet beautifully focused, La Haute Lemblé is so captivating in the early going. Magnificent. No dosage.$2,120.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2012 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules is another knockout. Here it is the freshness and energy of Pinot Noir that makes the strongest impression. White orchard fruit, flowers, white pepper and mint give the Ursules its distinctly high-toned personality. The interplay between the richness of the Pinot Noir and inherent tension that characterizes all of these wines is dazzling. Scents of orchard fruit, spice, herb and flowers infuse the creamy, voluptuous layered finish. Disgorged: April 2016. No dosage.$469.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules is fascinating to taste next to the other Pinot Champagnes, all of which are brighter. Here, the weight and gravitas are very much front and center. Red cherry, kirsch, plum, mint and spice all blossom in the glass. The Ursules needs air to shine. A bit of time in the glass really brings out the creaminess and volume of the Pinot fruit. This is such an inviting and expressive Champagne. No dosage. Disgorged: April, 2019.$850.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules is fascinating to taste next to the other Pinot Champagnes, all of which are brighter. Here, the weight and gravitas are very much front and center. Red cherry, kirsch, plum, mint and spice all blossom in the glass. The Ursules needs air to shine. A bit of time in the glass really brings out the creaminess and volume of the Pinot fruit. This is such an inviting and expressive Champagne. No dosage. Disgorged: April, 2019.$1,780.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016Wine Advocate (96+)
Aromas of fresh bread, crisp orchard fruit, citrus oil, clear honey and oyster shell introduce Bouchard's 2016 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully precise and tensile rendition of this emblematic cuvée. Fine-boned and elegant, it's seamless and penetrating. This an especially delicate Ursules that will reward some bottle age.$341.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Aromas of fresh bread, crisp orchard fruit, citrus oil, clear honey and oyster shell introduce Bouchard's 2016 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully precise and tensile rendition of this emblematic cuvée. Fine-boned and elegant, it's seamless and penetrating. This an especially delicate Ursules that will reward some bottle age.$2,295.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2017 Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules is superb, mingling aromas of pear, mandarin and stone fruit with hints of fresh bread, pastry cream and iodine in an inviting mélange. Full-bodied, layered and fleshy, it's a concentrated, chiseled Ursules that's built for the cellar, with racy acids and a long, penetrating finish. While the reputation of the 2017 vintage in Champagne isn't great, you wouldn't know that from tasting this brilliant cuvée. As readers will remember, Les Ursules was the vineyard with which Cédric Bouchard began Roses de Jeanne, and he notes that of all the wines in his range, it's always the highest in acidity, the slowest to ferment and the slowest to conclude its malolactic fermentation.$758.00
