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$99.94
Inviting on the nose, showing a symphony of nutty aromas, with notes of vanilla, toast, green apple and pear skin....
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$67.84
12 bottles:
$66.48
The 2015 is a different cuvee and another world. It's 34% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and 66%...
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$84.00
12 bottles:
$79.80
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$138.00
Sleek and minerally, this elegant Champagne is crisply lacy in texture, with notes of Asian pear, lemon preserves,...
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$723.00
Very complex nose with a wide spectrum of candied citrus, dried peach and mirabelle tart aromas. Bold and rich,...
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$321.60
Very complex nose with a wide spectrum of candied citrus, dried peach and mirabelle tart aromas. Bold and rich,...
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$243.00
3 bottles:
$240.00
The 2015 Champagne Brut Vintage is 60% Pinot Noir, with the rest Chardonnay, and takes on the more noble feel of the...
750ml
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$89.94
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$88.14
The 2015 Brut Cuvée Volupté once again showcases the personality of Cumières, but here with Chardonnay. Bright,...
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$30.00
The 2015 Blanc de Blancs is bone dry (Brut) and there was no dosage added (Brut Zèro). In other words, the wine is...
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$104.40
The 2015 Champagne Millésime Brut is equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The nose is fragrant with ripe peach and...
750ml
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$44.50
12 bottles:
$43.61
Fresh strawberry and cherry dominate the nose and front palate. Citrus notes of ruby red grapefruit and lemon...
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$192.60
This graceful Champagne offers hints of smoke and toasted brioche that transition to patisserie apple and blackberry...
750ml
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$84.79
The NV Extra Brut Rosé Les Monts de Vertus is a powerful, vinous Champagne that captures the essence of Pinot Noir...
750ml
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$43.70
Notions of spiky lemon zest and rounded shortbread vie for dominance on the wine's lively nose. These opposing...
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Assyrtiko Champagne Blend 2015
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.