Vallée De La Marne, Champagne

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — a day ago

Douglas, Billy and 7 others liked this

Gonet-Médeville

Brut Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru Pinot Noir Champagne

Crisp, dry finish. Silkiness underneath. Well balanced — 22 days ago

Gaston Chiquet

Special Club Brut Champagne Blend 2014

Really just everything I want a champagne to be. — a month ago

Ira liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Rosé 2008

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Orange in color, very pretty and unique.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing green apples, light grapefruits, yeast, light raspberries, citrus, limes, light earth, minerals and herbs.

This 16 year old is showing nice complexity at this point, and will continue to age nicely the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Dom Perignon is not my favorite Champagne, but this one is really delicious. I got to call it when I see it.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Robert Parker 97 points.

Elegant and robust. I just love this vintage for Dom Perignon.

A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$500.
— 13 days ago

Shay, Ron and 14 others liked this

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Outstanding PN dominant Champagne giving up tons of green apple and toast, with pleasant richness and tons of bubbles. — 8 days ago

David, Joseph and 4 others liked this

Henri Goutorbe

Special Club Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Happy birthday, Mrs romo! 🎉 — 24 days ago

Aaron, Steve and 8 others liked this

Ayala

Rosé Majeur Brut Champagne

With tuna, fluke, and scallop sashimi.
Cuts through wasabi like a knife.
— a month ago

Severn, Bob and 8 others liked this

Georges Laval

Garennes Extra Brut Champagne Blend

Not trying to be anything else. — 2 months ago

Erik, Severn and 4 others liked this