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    • Falstaff
      95 points
    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    Champagne Henriot Brut Millesime 2012
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2012
    • Brand Champagne Henriot
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Champagne Henriot Brut Millesime 2012
    "Henriot Millésime 2012 is characterized by aromatic heterogeneity and complex..."
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    • Decanter
      97 points
    • James Suckling
      95 points
    • Wine and Spirit
      95 points
    • Wine Spectator
      95 points
    Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Veuve Clicquot
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2008
    "How does Veuve Clicquot’s cellarmaster Dominique Demarville do it? This high ..."
    $349.99
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    • Tyson Stelzer
      97 points
    • James Suckling
      97 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      95 points
    Billecart Salmon 'Extra Brut' 2008
    • 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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    • Jeb Dunnuck
      98 points
    • James Suckling
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $549.99
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    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      95 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2003
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    "The 2003 is one of the most unusual Dom Perignons, going back to 1952. 2003 w..."
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    • Robert Parker's
      95 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 1998
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    "Dom Pérignon is the most famous name in the world of Champagne. It's iconic h..."
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    • Decanter
      96 points
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      95 points
    • Wine Spectator
      91 points
    • Vinous
      91 points
    Henriot Brut Millesime 2008
    • 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..."
    $225.01
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    • James Halliday
      99 points
    • Wine Spectator
      97 points
    Krug Vintage 2000
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2000
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2000
    "The Krug family share the credit for this wine with the expression "Vintage K..."
    $538.00
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    • Decanter
      99 points
    • Gary Walsh
      97 points
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      97 points
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      100 points
    Krug Vintage 2002
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2002
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2002
    "The Krug family share the credit for this wine with the expression "Vintage K..."
    $799.99
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    • Jancis Robinson
      19 points
    Krug Vintage 2003
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2003
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2003
    "2003 was described by many as the "most challenging" Champagne vintage of the..."
    $459.99
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    • James Halliday
      99 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97+ points
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      18.5 points
    Krug Vintage 2004
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2004
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2004
    "2004 is a powerful vintage that has produced an amazing Champagne from Krug."
    $600.00
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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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