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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$575.95
A small bottling from a famously torrid vintage; even so it was decided to add dosage here (3.5 g/L). The nose is of...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$310.12
The 2003 Dom Pérignon is in a gorgeous place right now. To be sure, it is a powerful Champagne that reflects the...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut Rose 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$413.62
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$560.85
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
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Dom Perignon Champagne Brut Rose Luminous 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$617.00
Finely detailed in texture, with an expressive flavor profile of strawberry pâte de fruit, biscotti, ground anise...
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Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Plenitude 2003
750ml - Case of 3
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$375.46
Aromas of salted lemons, green apples, olives, grilled pineapple, biscuits, saltines, white cocoa and salted caramel....
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Dom Perignon Champagne P2 Plenitude 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$536.87
Aromas of salted lemons, green apples, olives, grilled pineapple, biscuits, saltines, white cocoa and salted caramel....
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Krug Champagne Brut Vintage 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$392.11
A rich nose with deep, ripe chardonnay and pinot noir, red fruits, some dark mushrooms and plenty of grilled nuts,...
Assyrtiko Champagne Blend 2003
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
What is Retsina?
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.