Andre Jacquart Vertus Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc N.V
Andre Jacquart Vertus Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc N.VBrilliant pale gold, with a tight bead and persistent mousse. The chardonnay provides green pear apple and toasted bread on the nose, with distinct wet stone minerality. Lush creamy mousse upon entry, rich full and crisp, with warm toasty elements. Explosive aged Chardonnay elements, intense minerality and great depth of flavor. Length and persistence of Burgundian style Chardonnay in the finish. Regardless of whether a festive occasion, aperitif high class, or with dinner, this wine deserves to be enjoyed with delicate dishes such as a Sole “Meuniere,” steamed lobster, or halibut.
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature Grand Cru N.V
Benoit Lahaye Brut Nature Grand Cru N.VBenoît Lahaye’s Brut Nature highlights his chalk-streaked terroir surrounding the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. This Champagne is 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay, 80% from Bouzy and 20% from Ambonnay, all grown on brown chalk; the vines are an average of 35-years-old. Lahaye’s Brut Nature is a fine example of the clarity one can achieve in non-dosage Champagne. Raspberries align with white rocks making this a fine selection for rich seafood dishes, such as lobster bisque.
Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blanc N.V
Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blanc N.VBillecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs is a chardonnay-based cuvee produced from the five grand cru vineyards of the Cote des Blancs. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the chardonnay. It will surprise you with its pure intensity of dry fruits aromas, almonds, and fresh hazelnuts mixed with those of fruit. The creamy sensation of the bubble associated to aromas of buttered brioche and mineral aromas. Persistent finish with a fresh and elegant sweetness. Pairs perfectly with fine oysters, grilled fish and seafood or if you’re feeling extra fancy, caviar.
Billecart Salmon Brut NV
Billecart Salmon Brut NVBillecart Salmon Brut NV. Pale gold. Fresh peach, pear and nectarine on the nose, with a complicating note of white flowers. Fleshy, plush and ripe, with strong peach and ripe pear flavors in a more powerful and less restrained style than last year’s release. Firms up on the finish, picking up a mineral note and showing very good balance and length
Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002
Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002Billecart Salmon Nicolas Francois 2002 A hint of struck flint reduction makes way for the icy brightness of grapefruit zest, lemon, white peach, then the warmth of figs, and later, yellow summer fruits. A decade in the cellar has set down layers of toast and nuts, even wood spice. Refreshing acidity takes time to uncoil, and minerality rises slowly, super fine, confident and taut, surging on the finish in a cascade of chalk that lingers, undeterred, for minutes.
Billecart Salmon Sous Bois N.V
Billecart Salmon Sous Bois N.V‘Sous Bois’-being French for ‘under wood’ – is a nod back to the traditional past of Champagne when wines were fermented and aged in oak barrels. This method adds texture, weight and character to the wine and imparts a smoky, toastiness on the finish. Its Impressive, Rich and pinoty with smoky charcuterie, spice and almond aromas, some strawberry on palate. Soft and round; a magic wine and great with food.
Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc N.V
Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc N.VThe NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut is a clear, fresh and chalky Chardonnay from Cramant in the Côte des Blancs that opens with lovely intense and soft white fruit aromas. It is a mouth-filling, very elegant and finessed Cramant with highly digestible balance and stimulating lightness in alcohol (12%). The finish is charmingly round and fruity but also has the typical chalky texture that gives it perfect balance. This is an excellent cuvée with a delicate, salty, well-structured finish.
Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2008
Bruno Paillard Assemblage 2008The “Assemblage” 2008 vintage presents an harmonious balance between generous aromas of almonds, fresh fruits and spicy notes.
Blend
Fisrt pressing 42% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 16% of Pinot Meunier, sourced from 10 of the best terroirs in the heart of Champagne.
Ageing
Eight years sur lies followed by a minimum of 12 months after disgorgement.
Dosage
Extra brut, very low dosage: 5g/L.
Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee N.V
Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee N.V45% pinot noir, 22% meunier, 33% chardonnay
“There is precision, balance & vibrancy in this champagne & the aromas that greet you are light blue iris, old gold cymbidium orchids & ginger flowers. A beautiful palate awakens with raspberries, morello cherries, ruby grapefruit, pear, white gooseberries, & wild peaches all covered with sweet lime juice. The richness comes from the wonderful reserve wines & some oak influence, & it reflects in cooked apple with nutmeg, honeyed nuts, guava, dried apricots & flickers of mineral & fine chalk.”
