{"title":"(5\/8) Masterclass: Master the Art of Dom Perignon, Krug, Veuve, Ruinart for Mother's Day","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ruinartblancdeblancs-w","title":"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV (Champagne, France) - [WE 94] [JS 92] [WS 92] [JD 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChardonnay is the very soul of Ruinart. The grape, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, is at the heart of all our cuvées.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend is 100% Chardonnay from various years (20 to 25% of which are reserve wines from the 2 previous years).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large majority of Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims vineyards for aromatic refinement, supplemented by Sézannais wines known to provide maturity. Finally, several wines from the north of the Vesle valley give a light, fresh touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisually, the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs has a brilliant robe with a beautiful pale yellow color and slight hints of almond green and jade green reflections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first nose reveals intense aromas of fresh fruit: ripe lemon, juicy pear, or freshly picked peach. The secondary aromas are more floral with hints of white flowers, accompanied by a spicy touch combining ginger and pink peppercorns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalancing tension with roundness, the enveloping structure is highlighted by fresh aromas of ripe citrus and tropical fruit. With a long and delicate finale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA perfect champagne for aperitifs, particularly in spring and summer.  It is an excellent complement to seafood and shellfish; perfect with a sea bass or bream tartare. It would also be very good with seared sole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Ruinart is a specialist in Blanc de Blancs Champagne. This wine is finely balanced between maturity and taut fresh, mineral-driven fruit. From the Côte des Blancs, the wine is poised and ready to drink.\" - Roger Voss (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lemon tart, grapefruit and almonds on the nose, followed by a rounded, silky palate with soft bubbles. Pretty lemon curd and vanilla flavors to close.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An elegant Champagne, with a luxe, finely detailed feel to the mousse and a well-honed spine of fine china–like acidity animating flavors of poached pear, white peach, almond biscotti and mineral. Appealing hints of white blossoms, ground ginger and blood orange pith linger on the finish. Drink now through 2030.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut comes mostly from the 2021 base vintage, where 40% reserve wine was used (about 10% more than in more productive years due to the loss of mildew pressure in the vintage). All stainless steel-fermented with full malo, it pours a bright silver\/straw color, and the nose is quite appealing, with aromas of bread dough, attractive white flowers, citrus zest, and fresh lime. Easygoing and approachable, it has a chalky texture feel with a kiss of sweet fruit and is quite elegant. It’s perfect for drinking now or over the next 5-6 years. 7 grams per dosage liter. 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First in vats on fine lees for several years, then in cellars for a further three years before disgorgement, giving it its texture and aromatic complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-type-description\"\u003eTHE BLEND\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wine-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003eVeuve Clicquot presents the third edition of its Extra Brut Extra Old collection. With one of the largest and most varied collections of reserve wines in Champagne (between 400 and 500 wines), the Maison has a unique wine heritage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003eAgeing Potential: 15 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003eOn the nose, Extra Brut Extra Old 3 reveals aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits (lemon), white fruits and opens with notes of bread dough and orange peel. The first sip reveals a great freshness on the palate, then comes the complexity and depth. Extra Brut Extra Old 3 has an aging potential of more than 15 years and brings all the precision and liveliness of a rare and complex Champagne.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatic purity of the Extra Brut Extra Old 3 cuvée is best enjoyed when paired with a balanced cuisine full of freshness: vegetables with fresh fruits, iodized ingredients such as fresh seaweed with crustaceans, or with fresh herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-intro-teaser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column is-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Tabs_tabs__container__gH_7P\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Tabs_tabs__content__container__iZTFT\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail__tabs__tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail__tabs__review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"The next step up from Yellow Label, this cuvée is a blend of exclusively reserve wines, from the 1990, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014 vintages. Tasted in magnum, the addition of the older vintages adds layers of deeper flavour – honey, lime marmalade and a touch of truffle – to the fresh core of vibrant citrus and stone fruit. Savoury toastiness gives way to a wonderfully zesty finish.\" - Julie Sheppard (Jul 2024)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column is-4 WineInfo_wineInfo__p76wX\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"A harmonious version in a firm, finely knit style, with a creamy mousse and a subtle range of toasted almond, baked pear and preserved lemon flavors underscored by minerally salt and chalk notes.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"One of the most interesting wines in the Veuve Cliquot portfolio is the NV Extra-Brut Extra Old, a blend of reserve wines from 2010 back to 1988—though the latter only represents some 2% of the assemblage—that spent three years in foudre before tirage, followed by three years sur lattes before disgorgement. Opening in the glass with a complex bouquet of toasted nuts, candied peel, orchard fruit, peach and smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and saline, with a textural profile, lively acids and a long finish.\" - William Kelley (Apr 2020)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":44613838438559,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/VCXBXO.jpg?v=1698685682"},{"product_id":"krug-grande-cuvee-172nd-edition-brut-nv-champagne-france","title":"Krug Grande Cuvee 172nd Edition Brut NV (Champagne, France) - [WE 98] [DM 97] [JS 97] [WS 96] [VM 95] [WA 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Champagne House:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe House was established in Reims in 1843, by Joseph Krug, a visionary non-conformist with an uncompromising philosophy. Having understood that the true essence of Champagne is pleasure itself, his dream was to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Paying close attention to the vineyard’s character, respecting the individuality of each plot and its wine, as well as building an extensive library of reserve wines from many different years allowed Joseph Krug to fulfil his dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a very original approach to Champagne making, he decided to go beyond the notion of vintage to create the most generous expression of Champagne, every year. Thus, he founded a House in which all Champagnes are of the same level of distinction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix generations of the Krug family have perpetuated this dream, enriching the founder’s vision and savoir faire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Krug Grande Cuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug, to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the most generous expression of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée is re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage and is a blend of over 120 individual wines from more than 10 different years. The fullness or flavours and aromas achieved by this careful art of blending would be impossible to express with the wines of a single year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the 172nd Édition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrug Grande Cuvée 172\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eème\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Édition was composed around the harvest of 2016, a year of weather conditions so contrasted, they became a caricature of the climatic pendulum. An extremely wet spring, with 70% more rainfall versus the norm between April and June, made vineyard work difficult and increased disease pressure. Clement weather ensued from flowering onwards, allowing the vineyard to recover, ending with a heatwave at the end of ripening. The marathon harvest took place from September 9 to October 2 yielding classic grapes in good health and wines all about expression and character, regardless of grape variety or origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo create this Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée, the Cellar Master looked to accentuate the year’s elegantly diverse aromatic expressions with different plots’ reserve wines from 10 other years, giving it a unique fullness of flavours and aromas, impossible to express with the wines of a single year. The careful attention given to the vines and Krug’s unique respect for the individual character of each plot and its wine enabled the depth of expression of this Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée. It is the full orchestra, playing together the symphony of Champagne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all, reserve wines from the House’s extensive library made up 42% of the final blend, bringing the breadth and roundness so essential to each Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final composition of this Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée is 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA light golden color and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFlavors of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"This is most recent bottling of this iconic Champagne. There is a touch of toast as well as enticing apple and citrus aromas. On the palate, this wine is rich, intense, poised between maturity and ripe white fruits. It is a beautifully balanced wine, ready to drink.\" (RV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 172ème édition, based around the 2016 vintage, is a delicate, floral and saline Grande Cuvée at this early stage in its life. The palate it taut, tightly wound, gradually unfurling into toasted fruit bread, rye bread and roasted nuts, wrapped around an intricate and taut lemon core. It's exceptionally long, spicy, rounded and spherical in shape. Notes of sweet unsalted butter round out the finish, which has such length, elegance and balance. 58% of the wine is from the 2016 vintage, which saw a lot of rain in the spring and close to flowering, with 42% from reserve wines. The blend is made up of 146 separately vinified wines from 11 different years, and the oldest wine in the blend is from the 1998 vintage.\" (Apr 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautiful notes of dried citrus fruit, lemon curd and dried apples with hints of spices, dried flowers and subtle brioche. I like the polished and caressing texture and steady, refreshing acidity. Its fresh and even austere, with notes of ground spices. So vertical and firm. Structured and long.\" (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This classy Champagne waltzes across the palate with fluid poise and grace. The mousse's pointillismlike beads and a vivid frame of acidity buoy the detailed range of aromas and flavors, including chopped cherry, dried apricot, tangerine peel and plum cake notes, plus fragrant hints of grated ginger, lime blossoms, ground coffee and grilled nuts. A tang of salinity drives the racy, lingering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier. Disgorged winter 2022 to 2023 (Krug ID 123003). Drink now through 2040.\" - Alison Napjus (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The NV Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition is a gracious, sublime Champagne. Light citrus notes, white flowers, spice, marzipan and chamomile inflections all run through this delicate, nuanced Grande Cuvée. The 172eme is a Champagne of understatement and class that is very much a reflection of the base year. Brisk acids pull it all together. The Grande Cuvée is often quite accessible on release, but this is an Edition I would cellar for at least another year or two. Its a fine effort from Krug. The 172ème Édition is a blend of 44% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier based on 2016 with reserve wines back to 1998. Disgorged: Winter 2022-2023.\" - Antonio Galloni (Mar 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The new Krug release, the NV Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition, based on the 2016 vintage and comprising 11 vintages in total (the oldest is 1998), is outstanding. It reveals a complex, slightly spicy bouquet of white fruits, beeswax, marzipan, hazelnuts, dried herbs, ripe orchard fruits and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate, it has a subtly spicy entry, an enrobing and layered texture and a fleshy core of fruit framed around a perfectly balanced, fresh and mineral finish. Crafted primarily from Pinot Noir (44%) and complemented with 30% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, it was disgorged in the first quarter of 2023 with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter. Keep it for 5-10 years.\" - Yohan Castaing (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":46657378025631,"sku":"634458","price":259.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Krug172.jpg?v=1770753699"},{"product_id":"moet-chandon-dom-perignon-2015-champagne-france-js-97-vm-96-jd-96-ws-96-wa-95-dm-94-copy","title":"Moet \u0026 Chandon \"Dom Perignon\" 2015 (Champagne, France) - [JS 97] [VM 96] [JD 96] [WS 96] [WA 95] [DM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Dom Perignon:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDom Pérignon exists only as a vintage. Only the best grapes from a single year are chosen. Each vintage is unique and reinterprets the unique character of the seasons. Dom Pérignon dares not to declare a vintage if the result is not exceptional. After more than eight years of development in the cellar, the wine reflects the perfect balance of Dom Pérignon, its best promise. It is Dom Pérignon Vintage, the fullness of harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn of a year of exceptional contrasts, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 stands out with its soothing strength and striking tactile presence during tasting. Initially dark and enigmatic, this vintage wine reveals a texture that leaves an incomparable impression, offering a unique sensory experience. The structure of Dom Pérignon 2015 feels horizontal, broad and straight, reflecting the wine’s luminous austerity. Each mouthful covers the palate, making an impression with clear, clean flavours, drawn in straight lines rather than curves. This structured concept is Dom Pérignon’s authentic signature, in which the sense of touch becomes fundamental. Without this tactile dimension, the flavour of the wine could not fully unfold in the space and time of its tasting, mirroring the space and time of its production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2015 winegrowing year was marked by striking contrasts in climate, starting with a particularly cold spring, followed by a prolonged period of hot, dry weather that lasted until the end of August. When the harvest began on 7 September, in brilliant sunshine, the vines were impeccably healthy, revealing the exceptional generosity and balance of the grapes. This vintage aromatic wine promises a remarkable aromatic richness, capturing the unique essence of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDom Pérignon Vintage 2015 stands out for its complex aromatic flavour profile combining intense roasted and cocoa notes, balanced by delicate floral aromas of lime blossom, jasmine and peony. Elevated by a bouquet of spices such as aniseed and cardamom, Dom Pérignon 2015 also offers a fruity, botanical freshness, with subtle hints of orange and green papaya. This blend of flavours creates the perfect taste harmony for lovers of fine wine. The 2015 vintage wine is characterised by its breadth and delicacy, offering a unique sensory experience. Notes of peach, nectarine, citrus and gentian create a harmonious blend, giving the wine a rich texture and a diverse aromatic palate. This rich, well-balanced cuvée captures the essence of the exceptional terroirs from which it comes, promising a memorable wine tasting experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to wine pairing, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 expresses its distinctive character particularly well with choice seafood such as caviar, king crab and langoustine. The wine’s aromatic profile also pairs perfectly with meats with tangy notes, such as pork, lamb or duck. Exotic touches of kiwi and guava, along with green curry spices, accentuate the stimulating complexity of this vintage, offering a rich and soothing wine tasting experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A super-complex Champagne with chewy tension. Aromas of coffee beans, lemon peel, burnt sugar, chalky minerality, barley candy and tarte tatin. Fine pinprick bubbles with flavors of lemon leaves, aspirin and Mirabelle plums, plus a touch of grapefruit bitterness keeping the tension. Zesty yet integrated chewy acidity and a medium body with a toasted finish. Drink of hold.” (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Dom Pérignon is bright, fresh and wonderfully articulate. Citrus, floral and light savory notes abound. Medium in body and gracious, the 2015 is a fine choice for drinking now. It’s a Dom Pérignon that emphasizes freshness and vivacity more than anything else.” – Antonio Galloni (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Dom Perignon pours a bright straw\/yellow color and is expressive and layered on the nose with a tropical profile in its notes of cantaloupe, peach, fresh pastry, smokey wet stones, and orange blossoms. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a rounded and ripe but very well-detailed feel, with a soft, chalky texture. This was a very successful vintage for Dom Perignon, producing wines that retain a great deal of clarity and detail in this warm vintage. Drink over the coming 20 years.” (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's a well-spiced, zesty edge to the flavors of glazed apple, mandarin orange peel, pink grapefruit pith and crème de cassis as they ride the finely detailed mousse of this fresh, focused Champagne. This vivid display is enriched by notes of canelé pastry, chopped almond, pastry cream, smoke and vanilla, all coming to the forefront through the midpalate and chiming on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2035.” – Alison Napjus (Nov 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Disgorged in January 2023, the 2015 Dom Pérignon shows a singular, ethereal profile with aromas of white pepper, iodine, ripe orchard fruits, toast, smoke, herbs and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and structured, it’s enveloping and round with a delicate phenolic mid-palate that underlines chalky dry extracts, concluding with a sapid, penetrating finish with gastronomic bitterness. This iteration of Dom Pérignon, though replete with the customary charm and vinous generosity that typify the label, distinguishes itself by its structural delicate austerity and a notably phenolic profile, giving rise to a remarkably linear and well-defined style that diverges markedly from the more familiar expressions of Dom Pérignon. This is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter; it will age wonderfully and can be enjoyed now or over the next 20 years.” – Yohan Castaing (May 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2015 is unusually giving and luscious at this early stage, full of apricot pastry, bittersweet orange citrus and bitter almond, brightened by some pithy herbal characters that signal the year’s singular growing season yet also leaning deliciously into toasted bread, honey-nut and a little umami savour from lees ageing. It plays a deep, fruit-saturated and slightly grippy angle on Dom Pérignon’s often svelte style, less reductive than usual and much more immediate than the previous release (2013). This is a vintage perfectly placed for relatively youthful drinking, although Dom Pérignon’s record will mean this is likely to have a rewarding decade ahead.\" – Tom Hewson (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":52798178853229,"sku":null,"price":299.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/3035_2015_c.webp?v=1764457407"},{"product_id":"veuve-clicquot-la-grande-dame-2018-limited-edition-artist-collaboration-with-simon-porte-jacquemus-champagne-france","title":"Veuve Clicquot \"La Grande Dame\" 2018 Limited Edition Artist Collaboration with Simon Porte Jacquemus (Champagne, France) - [DM 97] [WS 95] [WE 95] [JS 94] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnited by sunlit optimism and a shared vision of artisanal excellence, Veuve Clicquot and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus reveal a joyful, poetic take on La Grande Dame 2018, the Maison’s prestige cuvée. The collaboration unites two creative universes deeply rooted in their respective identities, celebrating the poetry of simple gestures, and the timeless beauty of craftsmanship. The emblematic Veuve Clicquot yellow radiates the colour of the sun, while Simon Porte Jacquemus remains eternally inspired by his solar Southern French roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This limited edition of La Grande Dame 2018 is the outcome of simple materials, meaningful gestures, and strong women's stories, yet it is ultimately a celebration of - and for - optimistic and memorable moments.\" - Simon Porte Jacquemus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Grande Dame, is a showcase of the House’s excellence. It perfectly expresses its love for Pinot Noir, which since the 2008 vintage, has represented over 90% of the blend. The responsibility that lies on the shoulders of the Cellar Master is to glorify this grape and strike the right balance so that it expresses itself through its refined, elegant, light, delicate, yet powerful character, with firmness, extreme subtlety and a certain restraint. It is a tribute to Madame Clicquot and to the creative and elegant souls who have followed in her footsteps. A wine to reflect the image of La Grande Dame herself. Madame Clicquot used her determination, intuition and vision to choose and acquire exceptional parcels in the villages Bouzy, Verzenay and Verzy, all of which would later go on to obtain the prestigious Grand Cru classification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Grande Dame 2018 blend is made mainly from grapes from historical Grands Crus vineyards, among the most prestigious in Champagne. Pinot Noir dominates the blend at 90%, magnified by 10% Chardonnay, with grapes from Aÿ, Verzenay, Verzy, Ambonnay, Bouzy. 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A luminous and energetic iteration of La Grande Dame.\" - Natalie Earl (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This finely detailed Champagne teases the palate with pinprick-sized bubbles and lightly mouthwatering acidity, a harmonious frame for flavors of patisserie pear and cherry fruit, pickled ginger, almond biscotti and spun honey. This is subtle at first but expands beautifully on the palate, and the long, minerally finish echoes smoke and oyster shell notes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged February 2024. Drink now through 2040.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Buttered croissant with raspberry jam and a faint lift of rose makes for an indulgent nose. The palate is energetic and creamy, with brisk acidity keeping ever­ything in balance. A subtle chalky finish provides refined depth. Seamless and effortless, it's one that will disappear quickly in the glass.\" - Anna-Christina Cabrales (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A lovely perfume of subtle cooked apples, heather, jasmine and flint follows through to a medium body with a dense palate of fruit. Hints of pears and lychees with some honey and a touch of marzipan. A blend of 90% pinot noir and 10% chardonnay. Drink or hold.\"  (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2018 La Grande Dame is a very pretty wine that shows the contemporary style that is prevalent here these days. Floral overtones lift a core of citrus fruit, while marzipan, anise, mint, dried pear and spice open with a bit of coaxing. The 2018 is a delicate Grand Dame, as most Champagnes are in a vintage in which yields were exceptionally high. I especially admire the finesse here. 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The vineyard is at an elevation between 145 and 190 feet above sea level on stony, slightly calcareous soils. Guado al Tasso, meaning literally “Badger’s Ford,” takes its name from the common sight of badgers at the estate where this wine is produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuado al Tasso 2023 is an intense ruby red color. The nose presents extraordinary intensity with notes of plums, blackberries and blackcurrants that meet hints of tobacco and licorice roots and closes with light notes of mint and blood oranges. The palate impresses for its dense, mouth filling tannic texture and exceptional depth and pleasantness in both the mid palate and finish. 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Temperatures in August were consistent with seasonal averages, however, at the end of the month, unstable weather moved in from the Atlantic bringing rain showers and refreshing temperatures that guaranteed optimal conditions for the grapes to progress through the ripening phase. The month of September was sunny and dry allowing grapes to reach peak maturity in all vineyard parcels and producing fruit of exceptional quality. The grape harvest began at the beginning of September with Merlot, continued with Cabernet Franc during the first half of September, and was completed at the end of the month with Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon arrival in the cellar, the grapes were sorted on two different occasions, once before destemming and again immediately after to guarantee that only perfectly ripe berries reached fermentation vats. 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