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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Champagne Drappier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Drappier Millésime d’Exception 2012 Jeroboam 3L"The Millesime Expection is the vintage cuvee of Drappier, created from indivi..."$999.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 1990
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 1990"Pierre Jacquinot and his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy have created "Champagne ..."$1,320.00 -
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Gilbert and Gai91 points
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Alistair Cooper93 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Harmonie Millesime' 2009"Pierre Jacquinot and his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy have created "Champagne ..."$175.00 -
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- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Jacquinot and Fils
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.4% Alcohol
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rose Millesime' 2013"Jean-Manuel Jacquinot obtained a degree in Oenology at the esteemed Universit..."$129.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Larmandier Bernier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Larmandier-bernier 1er Cru Terre De Vertus Blanc De Blancs 2014"Terre de Vertus is one of three single-terroir Chardonnay wines produced at t..."$220.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Louise Brison
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Louise Brison Extra Brut 2015"Champagne Louise Brison is a tiny Organic and Biodynamically farmed vineyard ..."$99.99 -
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Mark Faber95 points
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Decanter90 points
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Alistair Cooper90 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Champagne Pannier
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Pannier Vintage 2015"Established in 1899, Champagne Pannier is a well-established high-quality pro..."$88.99 -
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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Roger Voss94 points
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Antonio Galloni93 points
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Wine Spectator93 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Gosset
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Gosset 'Celebris' Vintage 2008 Rose Champagne"The 2008 vintage in Champagne is being hailed by all and sundry as one of the..."$450.00 -
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Decanter96 points
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
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Wine Spectator91 points
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Vinous91 points
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Champagne Henriot
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Henriot Brut Millesime 2008"Fresh as a daisy and light as a feather, this blend of Premier and Grand Crus..."$185.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Moet n Chandon
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013"."$120.00 -
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Agrapart
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Agrapart Mineral Extra Brut 2006"One of the highlights in this set of new releases, the 2006 Extra Brut Blanc ..."$339.99 -
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Antonio Galloni95 points
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Agrapart
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Agrapart Mineral Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru 2012"Minéral is blended from two adjacent vieilles vignes plots (50+ years old) of..."$250.00 -
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Antonio Galloni95 points
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The Wine Advoca95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Agrapart
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Agrapart Mineral Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru 2015"Disgorged July 2021. Minéral is blended from two adjacent vieilles vignes plo..."$269.01 -
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Tyson Stelzer97 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Billecart Salmon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Billecart Salmon 'Extra Brut' 2008"Extra Brut Vintage was conceived in 2004, a good vintage but without the stru..."$338.99 -
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Gilbert and Gai93 points
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Billecart Salmon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Billecart-Salmon Grande Cuvee 1998"The Billecart-Salmon house style is defined by class, elegance, and a sublime..."$500.01 -
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James Suckling100 points
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Wine Enthusiast100 points
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Decanter98 points
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Robert Parker98 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Billecart Salmon
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 2006"This cuvée Blanc de Noirs vinified in oak casks allows the richness of the te..."$1,199.00 -
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Wine Spectator94 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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International W94 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bollinger 'Grande Annee' 2008 Champagne"La Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expe..."$260.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bollinger 'Grande Annee' 2014 Champagne"La Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expe..."$280.01 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bollinger 007 Limited Edition 2011"To celebrate the release of the 25th Bond film, Champagne Bollinger has produ..."$319.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
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Vinous95 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bollinger La Grande Annee 2004 Flutes Gfit Pack"Bollinger's 2004 Brut La Grand Année is a beautiful wine with a lot of vinta..."$349.99 -
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James Suckling99 points
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James Halliday98 points
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Huon Hooke98 points
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Antonio Galloni96 points
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Jancis Robinson19 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Bollinger
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bollinger R.D. 2002 Gift Box"Bollinger R.D. will enhance all gourmet cuisine but its aura is such that it ..."$429.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Canard Duchene
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Canard Duchene Vintage 2008"Vintage 2008 is based on a blend of Pinot Noir (36%), Chardonnay (32%) and Pi..."$92.00
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Vintage Champagne
Vintage Champagne is a type of Champagne that is made from grapes harvested in a single year, also known as a "vintage" year. The grapes must be grown in the Champagne region of France and must meet strict quality standards set by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC). Vintage Champagne is considered to be the highest quality type of Champagne and is aged for a longer period of time than non-vintage Champagne before being released for sale.
The aging process allows the wine to develop its unique character, and the taste can vary depending on the vintage. Vintage Champagne is usually made from a blend of different grape varieties, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier being the most commonly used. Vintage Champagne is typically more expensive than non-vintage Champagne because of the extra care and attention required to produce it. The wine is usually aged for a minimum of three years in the bottle before being released for sale. The bottle will display the vintage year on the label, and it is usually considered to be more elegant and refined than non-vintage Champagne. Some producers will hold on to the wine for a decade or more before releasing it for sale. This allows the wine to develop its unique character and complexity.
The vintage year must be declared by the producer only in years when the grapes meet a certain standard of quality. This means that not every year will be a vintage year and only a small percentage of wines produced in Champagne will be considered vintage.
The taste can vary depending on the vintage year, the grape varieties used, and the winemaking methods. Some vintage Champagnes can have a more complex flavor profile with notes of brioche, toast, and nuts, while others can be more fruity with a hint of minerality.
Typically paired with more sophisticated and refined dishes such as caviar, truffles, and foie gras. The flavors of the wine and the food complement each other, and the bubbles in the wine help to cleanse the palate between bites.
Vintage Champagne can be collected and aged by wine enthusiasts, and some vintages can become highly sought after and valuable. The wine can change and develop over time, making it an interesting and rewarding experience to collect and taste different vintages.
Vintage Champagne should be stored in a cool, dark place, ideally at a temperature of around 7-10 degrees Celsius (45-50 degrees Fahrenheit).
Overall, vintage Champagne is considered to be a luxury product and it is usually more expensive than non-vintage Champagne. It is a wine that is meant to be savored and appreciated, and it is often consumed on special occasions.
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