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Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2002, A.C., Champagne, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Louis Roederer’s Cristal is one of the world’s most famous Champagnes, adored by celebrities and civilians alike. It demands fine foods like caviar or steamed shellfish. My note A fabulous sparkling wine with lovely notes of fresh brioche, hazelnut and green apples. A long, satisfying finish. Part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. 268755 12.50% XD 750 mL  $286.95 Score: 93/100. November 21, 2009 Favourite Sparkling Wine. Full Review
1998 Dom Ruinart Blanc De Blanc Brut Champagne, Champagne, France   750 mL  $247.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Elegant and delicious, Ruinart rosé Champagne is a vibrant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir produced by Fred Panaiotis. On the nose, this brut bubble is fresh with tropical fruits, raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry aromas; silky and vibrant on the palate with a delicate and persistent mousse of tropical fruit, little red berries, mint and pink grapefruit citrusy flavours. So good now. Drink: 2024-2028. 239806 12.50% D 375 mL  $94.95. August 24, 2024 Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Drappier Zero Dosage Brut Nature Pinot Noir Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: Toasty, full-bodied and robust with rich aromas due to the lead of Pinot Noir in the blend. Very elegant. Great bubbly for the holidays. Drink: 2013-2017. 179275 12% D 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 92/100. November 23, 2013 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Charles De Cazanove, Champagne Brut 1 er Cru, NV, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2017. 12% XD  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Mesnil 'Sublime' 2005, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2020. 13% D. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ruinart, Blanc De Blancs NV Brut Champagne, Champagne, Reims, France Drink: 2014-2015. 12% XD 750 mL  $96.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Fleury Rosés de Saignée Brut Champagne, Champagne, Aube Valley, France   750 mL  $59.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Barons de Rothschild Champagne, Champagne, Côte des White Wines, France   750 mL  $68.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Moutard Père Et Fils, Champagne brut 2005, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2017. 12% XD  $66.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Paul Louis Martin, Champagne Brut Rose, Grand Cru Bouzy,, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2016. 11% D  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Paul Louis Martin, Bouzy Rouge Grand Cru, 2005, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2017. 12% XD  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alexandre Bonnet, Rosé Des Riceys 2009, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2016. 13% XD  $33.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alexandre Bonnet, Coteaux Champenois 2009, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2016. 12% XD  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France: A solid producer of non-vintage champagne year after year: the house style is elegant with great length and bubbles. Pair with sushi. 340679 12% D 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 90/100. June 10, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Cristal Brut Vintage Champagne 2006, Champagne A.C., France: Great finesse here with long persistence of beaded bubbles and an elegant finish. Gorgeous Champagne from the region's top producer. Drink: 2014-2020. 268755 12% XD 750 mL  $287.95 Score: 94/100. August 30, 2014 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Dom Ruinart Champagne Rosés 2002, Champagne, Reims, France   750 mL  $495.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ruinart, Dom Ruinart Blanc 2004, Champagne, France Drink: 2014-2015. 92072 12% XD  $500.00. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Moutard Père & Fils Cuvée Des 6 Cépages Brut Champagne 2005, Champagne A.C., France Drink: 2014-2020. 12% D 750 mL  $87.95. April 26, 2014 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Moutard Père Et Fils, Champagne brut NV Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France Drink: 2015-2016. 12% XD  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Cristal Brut Vintage Champagne 2005, Champagne A.C., France Drink: 2014-2020. 268755 12% XD 750 mL  $287.95. August 30, 2014 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2004, A.C., Champagne, France  268755 12.50% XD 750 mL  $286.95. November 21, 2009 Favourite Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 2000, A.C., Champagne, France  268755 12% XD 750 mL  $286.95. November 21, 2009 Favourite Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer Champagne 1999, A.C., Champagne, France  268755 12.50% XD 750 mL  $286.95. November 21, 2009 Favourite Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Moutard Père et Fils, Champagne Brut Rosé Cuvée Dame Nesle (Côte Des Bar), Champagne, France Drink: 2016-2018. 12% XD  $55.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2002, Champagne, Côte des White Wines, France   750 mL  $229.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne, Reims, Champagne, France: A toasty, crisp, yeasty Champagne with lots of persistent bubbles in the glass. Pair with oysters.  308056 12.50% XD 750 mL  $69.95 Score: 90/100. February 2, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Champagne Paul Bara Millesime Brut Grand Cru Champagne 2006, Bouzy, Champagne A.C., France Drink: 2017-2018. 487298 12.50% XD 375 mL  $36.95. March 4, 2017 Full Review
Champagne Paul Bara Bouzy Grand Cru Reserve Brut, Champagne, France  979336 12.40% XD 750 mL  $89.00. November 1, 2022 Full Review
Champagne Eric Rodez Pinot Noir Grand Cru Brut 2005, Ambonnay, Champagne, France  13% D 750 mL  $220.00. October 10, 2024 Full Review
Moët & Chandon Rose Champagne, Marne Valley, Champagne, France: A superb rose Champage with aromas of small field strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with a festive ballet slipper hue. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2022-2029. 291195  12% XD 750 mL  $85.60 Score: 93/100. January 8, 2020 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review
G.H. Martell & Co. Victoire Gold Edition Fût de Chêne Brut Champagne 2012, Champagne A.C., France: G.H. Martel Victoire Gold Edition 2012 Champagne is a fresh bubble made from 60% Chardonnay with the balance in Pinot Noir. Look for ripe apple, red berry, nutty, briny mineral, coconut and vanilla flavours delivered on a fresh and elegant mousse. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2027. 25967 12% D 750 mL  $99.95 Score: 92/100. April 15, 2023 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
France Cuvée Don Perignon- Monet Et Chandon 1990, France, France Drink: 2017-2019. D 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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