Wine & Spirits

Fleur de Miraval shows a very gentle and bright rosé colour, a vivid mousse with fine bubbles. The nose starts out elegantly – layered and nuanced with chalky notes, roasted hazelnut, marzipan, fresh butter, pink citrus and lemongrass. After some time in the glass the Pinot enters with crushed raspberry, cherry and pain d´épice notes. The palate is nicely built, showing great flavour intensity and an invigorating freshness. It´s classically bone dry (4,5 grams of dosage) with a chalky presence , balanced by a mellow creaminess. Flavours of marzipan, confit de citron and peach with layers of mature nuttiness and fine pastry. Elegantly built with great persistency and precision. Drinks truly well today but should certainly improve from further cellaring.

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Clear, medium, yellow. Nose: Ripe green fruit. Yellow apples, peach and apricot. Baked citrus of lime zest and lemon pith. Light chalk minerality. Soft autolysis of bread yeast, pastry and butter. Creamy and smooth mouthfeel. Palate: Juicy, rich and vibrant. Beautiful citrus notes, delicious green fruit and soft butter and toast. Delicate minerality. Good concentration, medium+ intensity, good acidity and good mousse. Long finish. Very good Blanc de Blancs from Drappier, with blend of several green grapes. --Boris.Kingston The Quattuor is the incarnation of originality and know-how which the Drappier family has honed since 1808. Producted from an assemblage of white grape varieties of Champagne, this Blanc de Blancs allies the identity of its roots with the impertinence of modern winemaking. To the forgotten Champagne grape varieties: Arbane (25%), Petit Meslier (25%) and Blanc Vrai (25%), which express themselves in a tight sap, the classic Chardonnay brings its elegant and persistent note. The cuvée displays aromas of very fresh grapes, citrus fruit, white flowers or honeyed apples. The Quattuor cuvée, from the number four in Latin, is a fine Champagne, mineral and chiselled. Tasting Notes Aromas of very fresh grapes and citrus fruits evolving towards notes of honeyed apples and fig jam, borne by a bouquet of white flowers. On the palate, a Champagne with great freshness, mineral and chiselled, and a very persistent finish.

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Winemaker Notes On the nose, very evocative of strawberry and raspberry with a floral note of rose petals. The palate recalls red fruits and is augmented by hints of citrus fruit, mandarin orange and a small, very refined touch of white pepper. Critical Acclaim Wine Spectator This elegant rosé Champagne marries a firm frame with a sense of finesse and balance. Fine and satiny in texture, offering a mouthwatering display of strawberry preserves, pink grapefruit granita, oyster shell and biscuit. Drink now.  Wine Enthusiast Pinot Noir is the most widely planted vine in the Côte des Bar, the origin of this wine. It is bone dry and very crisp, with an attractive red-currant fruitiness that brings in a light structure. The bottling needs to age, so wait until early 2020 before drinking.

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Champagne Taittinger's Brut Réserve Non-Vintage is renowned for its golden yellow colour with a consistent, fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate with hints of fruits and brioche. The palate is lean, but has considerable depth and elegance with a long fresh finish. It's elegance and lightness give it the flexibility to be the Champagne for the moment but is always an excellent aperitif.

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Winemaker Notes The Grand Brut Rosé is a soft hue of salmon pink with a few ruby-cherry reflections. The nose is clearly marked by strawberries. Well-structured with a constant tension between freshness and fruity roundness, the wine is dominated by a red pulpy fruit — perhaps wild strawberry (cream or as a coulis) — giving a soft, coated sensation. It is round with a beautifully fresh finish. Due to the gentle nature of this champagne, fruit is an ideal match; as is foie gras for the daring and for the fat and sweetness of the base of this wine. The Grand Rosé Brut also pairs well with fish or shellfish. Critical Acclaim Wine Spectator Vibrant and with mouthwatering acidity, this racy rosé Champagne is fine like raw silk on the palate, layering a chalky undertow with a detailed range of white cherry, peach skin and raspberry fruit. Hints of Marcona almond, graphite and spice linger on the minerally finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now WE93 Wine Enthusiast Heading towards dryness, this pale-colored rosé Champagne is also rich. Its red-currant and crisp apple flavors are laced with citrus zest to give a wine that has fine balance.

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Beautiful coral color with beautiful aromas of rose petals and bananas, a delicate mousse, light body, a lovely balance and a fresh, lasting finish. Pair with white meats, fish, Asian cuisine. Bright and refreshing with lasting flavors of apple and raspberry, this wine is light and cool, simple yet delicious. Try it with toasted almonds.

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A Prosecco by the glass. Aromas of pear with some floral notes. On the palate, it's crisp and refreshing, with nicely balanced acidity, coarse bubbles, and green apple and almond flavours. Nice long finish. --Mike Benson

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grapefruit, lemons, lime, light brioche and smoke. Over the palate came grapefruit, lemons, starfruit, minerals and brioche. Medium plus acidity, low tannins and dry. --Kim Lund Johansen

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100% Chardonnay from the chalky soils of Le Mesnil in the Côte des Blancs. Importer selects the best lots from the village co-operative for this cuvee. Crisp and bright, this starts off yeasty and toasty, then moves to flavors of green apple, ripe citrus, cashew and freshly-baked bread. Fine mousse and a long, luxurious finish.

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Golden, lighter bubbles, very strong bouquet of truffle and earthy aromas, austere but elegant and heavy going on palate. Medium length. Intense piercing bubbles, high acidity. --Robbie McKinnon

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Made from Grand Cru Chardonnay, Delamotte Blanc de Blancs exhibits absolute purity, with the vinification process taking place in stainless steel tanks. Blanc de Blancs is a mineral Champagne, with a chalky sensation achieved by a modest addition of reserve wine (10%maximum). This particular note is the very essence of our vineyard and its Chardonnays, which grow in a pure chalk soil. Yes, the wines may be a little austere when young, which is why maturation on the lees – far longer than the statutory 15 months – extends to four or five years before disgorgement. Aging after disgorgement continues to perfect the finesse and elegance of this cuvée. Made from Grand Cru Chardonnay, Delamotte Blanc de Blancs exhibits absolute purity, with the vinification process taking place in stainless steel tanks. Blanc de Blancs is a mineral Champagne, with a chalky sensation achieved by a modest addition of reserve wine (10%maximum). This particular note is the very essence of our vineyard and its Chardonnays, which grow in a pure chalk soil. Yes, the wines may be a little austere when young, which is why maturation on the lees – far longer than the statutory 15 months – extends to four or five years before disgorgement. Aging after disgorgement continues to perfect the finesse and elegance of this cuvée.     Ratings: 93 points, International Wine Report - "This opens with bright lemon peel, kumquat, and Asian pear on the nose. Building in the glass, the wine shows off a sexy mousse, revealing a wonderful effervescence. Granny Smith apple, sourdough bread, and kumquat shortbread flavors come to mind. There is a wonderful elegance to this wine."

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A meaty, cheese, smell. Heavy yeast wine. Very adult. A hint of cream on the aftertaste. As for fruit notes, there’s a bit of strawberry throughout but hard to place where it hits exactly. Maybe this comes through with some dried fruit notes. --Jason Meyer

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