The grape varieties in this champagne are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It shows yeasty aromas and elegant flavors of pear and green apple. The long crisp citrusy finish make it very food friendly. Enjoy with pork, poultry and fish. -Reviewed by Chrystala Georgiou, Marquis Wine Cellars Grapes: Blend Producer: Jacques Picard Vintage: NV Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $73.92 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Jacquesson stopped making blended rosés after 1997 in favor of rosé de macération (saignée) from a specific site, which better suited its philosophical outlook. This was done in 2003 and 2004, and the site chosen was Terres Rouges, a vineyard growing on a broad bench below the Reims Mountain but up above the town of Dizy. The red soil is limestone-based on top of chalky silts, and the Chiquets farm nearly 15 acres here, dedicating a 3.3 acre parcel of Pinot Noir to the production of this rosé. In 2008, they tweaked the method of production, de-stemming all of the grapes and letting half of them macerate in tank for 25 hours (as was done entirely in 2003 and 2004); while the … (Click for more)
Lively citrus notes, predominately grapefruit and lemon, with an amazing smokiness and minerality to the finish. 52% Chardonnay, 24% each Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, predominately from the 2005 vintage. The best part about this particular bottle of bubbles is that it’s drinking at its absolute best right now, no need to age! -Reviewed by Alex Spier, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Blend Producer: Jacquesson Vintage: Mostly 2005 Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $117.39 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Super expressive and long, creamy like a Blanc de Blancs ought to be creamy. As good as a vintage Champagne, because it actually is a vintage Champagne, which Chiquet prefers not to declare, leaving the vintage designation for his premium bottling of late-disgorged wine from the same year.” -Reviewed by Jesse Richmond, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Gaston Chiquet Vintage: N/V Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $63.48 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
This elegant light pink Champagne is made from 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Chardonnay. It displays exotic aromas of citrus and red berry, with strawberry and red current on the pallet and a long finish. -Reviewed by Chrystala Georgiou, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Blend Producer: Gaston Chiquet Vintage: N/V Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $60.87 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
As its name implies, this is a traditionally blended champagne. Wonderfully balanced and creamy with chalky herbal undertones and toastiness. A great crowd pleaser -Reviewed by Christopher Cox, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut Vintage: N/V Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $58.26 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Made of mostly Pinot Noir, this is a champagne for the dinner table. A mineral core is framed with pretty floral and strawberry notes. Elegant, persistent and highly recommended. -Reviewed by Christopher Cox, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Paul Bara Vintage: 2005 Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $60.87 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Nose of ripe red fruit, almost candied, with deep complex red and black fruit on the palate. A delight to drink and enjoy. Pairs well with anything or nothing at all. 100% Pinot Noir. -Reviewed by Sarah Thurston, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Pinot Noir Producer: Jose Dhondt Vintage: N/V Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $63.39 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Nose of fresh strawberries with red cherry and toast on the palate. Crisp acidity to finish. Drink now. A blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. -Reviewed by Sarah Thurston, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Blend Producer: Bruno Gobillard Vintage: N/V Country: France Region: Champagne Price: $59.04 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!
Hedonists, take note: This relatively unknown wine is packed with pleasure. Mouth-filling,, spicy and fruit-driven, the perfect wine for wet Autumn nights. Serve with roasted meats and stews. 100% old-vine Prieto Pricudo grown at high elevation. -Reviewed by Christopher Cox, Marquis Wine Cellars Wine: Prieto Picudo Producer: Domino Dostares Vintage: 2010 Country: Spain Region: Leon Price: $39.04 (plus taxes & deposit) Buy here!