Sparkling Wines

Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2008 bears witness to an exceptional vintage in a decade of scorching and generous sunshine. The gray and overcast skies that characterized the spring and summer of 2008 led to a lack of light and heat. The maturity of the grapes exceeded all expectations, revealing a balance of extraordinary elegance. The bouquet opens immediately on hints of raspberry, followed by...

NOBLE Champagne Brut 2004 combines the chalky finesse of Chardonnay with the structural elegance of Pinot Noir. It reveals its brilliance in a crystalline gold dress enhanced with a fine effervescence. EYE A crystalline gold colour enhanced with light green reflections. NOSE Precision and delicacy meet and intertwine in an enchanting bouquet of sunlit flavours. Scents of lemon, mirabelle...

"The 2012 Comtes de Champagne is gorgeous. Warm and resonant in the glass, the 2012 Comtes shows all the allure that makes this vintage so appealing. The combination of bright citrus, mineral and floral notes typical of Comtes, enhanced by the soft contours of the vintage, makes for an inviting, open-knit Champagne that is quite showy right out of the gate. Light tropical accents on the...

"The 2011 Rosé Comtes de Champagne is one of the very finest recent editions I can recall. The intensity of both the Pinot and the vintage comes through loud and clear in a vinous, resonant Comtes Rosé that is engaging right out of the gate. Dark red berry fruit, spice, crushed flowers and blood orange are some of the many notes that meld together seamlessly. The 2011 is a truly special...

"The 2008 Comtes de Champagne Rosé is bright, steely and finely chiseled right out of the gate. It shows quite a bit or energy and also more overall tension than the Blanc today. It will be interesting to see how the 2008 ages, and if the fruit ever emerges. I suspect the 2008 will always remain a rather nervous Rosé, even if it is quite striking today. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, chalk...

"The NV Rosé Rose Dame-Jane is light and airy in the glass. Crushed flowers, sweet crushed berries, white pepper and mint are all beautifully lifted. Translucent and gracious, the Dame-Jane is quite a departure for a house that was previously known for rich, opulent Champagnes. The Dame-Jane is done with an 'Oeil de Perdrix' base in which Pinot is given a short time on the skins for added...

"The 2015 La Grande Année is stunning. In fact, it is one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. What comes through most is the wine’s sizzling energy and tension, qualities that aren’t often associated with Bollinger, where the Champagnes tend to show more breadth and volume. In 2015, readers will find a Grande Année built on linear intensity and drive. The 2015 is a blend...

The body is brilliant, golden straw yellow in colour. The bubbles are fine. The mousse is discreet and persistent. The nose is very expressive and open, offering notes of fruit and brioche, as well as aromas of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The attack in the mouth is lively and fresh, very harmonious. Fruit and honey flavours then follow, in a delicate expression....

The body, intense and sparkling, is bright pink in colour. The bubbles are fine. The mousse is persistent. The nose is broad and expressive, fresh and young at the same time and releases aromas of red fruits (freshly crushed wild raspberries, cherries, blackcurrants). In the mouth, a fine balance of velvety and full-bodied unfolds. The flavours recall fresh, crisp red fruits. ...

The nose is delicate and reveals itself with colourful touches. The green of eucalyptus, mint and vetiver. The yellow-orange of mirabelle, apricot and orange blossom. The brown of pepper, cardamom and liquorice stick. The silver of iodine and roasted aromas. The palate is elegant, clean and precise. The attack is enveloping and ethereal. Then, the fine, silky texture of the wine is...

A rich and complex bouquet revealing aromas of tart and candied fruits (lemon), citrus notes, where pollen (white flower), toasted hazelnut and Madagascar vanilla mingle. With aeration, the bouquet is enriched with sweet pastry and smoky notes from bottle ageing. Mouthfeel inviting, concentrated and chalky at the same time. The incredible tension and aromatic precision are perfectly...

La Grande Dame 2015: a radiant vintage for a wine full of tension and elegance. The verticality of this prestigious wine is highlighted thanks to the Pinot Noirs from our historic Grands Crus. Didier Mariotti, Veuve Clicquot Cellar Master