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Piper-Héidsieck Champagne Brut NV — Half Bottle (375ml)

Founded in 1785, Piper-Héidsieck is one of Champagne’s most storied and celebrated houses — a name synonymous with elegance, festivity, and the art of the blend. With a history of dressing Hollywood royalty and gracing the world’s most celebrated tables, Piper-Héidsieck has long stood for a bold, fruit-forward style that is instantly recognizable and endlessly appealing. The Brut NV is the house’s signature expression: a classic, well-structured Champagne that showcases the Piper style at its most vibrant.

Crafted from fruit sourced across more than 100 of Champagne’s crus, the blend is led by Pinot Noir for structure, complemented by Pinot Meunier for fleshy fruit expression, and Chardonnay for elegance and acidity. Precious reserve wines ensure a consistent, recognizable flavor profile year after year. Now available in a convenient 375ml half-bottle — perfect for a solo celebration, a romantic dinner, or a gift.

Pale gold with a festive shimmer and lively, precise bubbles. The nose offers almond, fresh hazelnut, croissant, dried lemon, and apricot. The palate is lively and balanced — fresh pear, apple, pomelo, and juicy white fruits — with a creamy mousse, bright acidity, and a smooth, rounded finish.

Wine Enthusiast — 90 Points

“Balanced between a soft Brut character and crisper lemon flavors. That balance gives a fine wine, open and easy, but with a fine bite of acidity at the end.”

Wine & Spirits — 90 Points 

“A clean Champagne, green-gold in color with the flavor of peaches just coming into ripeness. Its cool mineral savor brings to mind grapes sautéed in butter.”

James Suckling — 90 Points

“Attractive aromas of croissants, sourdough, dried lemons, apricots, figs and walnuts. Soft and balanced on the palate, with a medium body, creamy mousse and a dry, rounded finish.”

Blend: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Appellation: Champagne AOC, France
Style: Brut NV
Format: 375ml (Half Bottle)
Scores: 90 pts WE | 90 pts W&S | 90 pts JS

Bérêche et Fils has been producing Champagne since the mid-19th century, and the estate’s reputation as one of the finest in the entire region has only grown under the stewardship of brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche. Their approach is uncompromising: single-vineyard plots, minimal dosage, no malolactic fermentation, and a deep respect for terroir that allows each site to speak with clarity and precision. The result is a house style that is unmistakably racy, mineral, and built for the long haul.

This Cramant Grand Cru is a singular expression of one of Champagne’s most celebrated Chardonnay terroirs — a finely defined, powdery, and ethereally fresh wine resting upon an incredible bedrock of chalk. The nose is ample and delicate, evoking hawthorn against a backdrop of slightly damp chalk. The palate is unctuous and pure, revealing notes of iodine and extraordinary mineral tension. The finish — soft, chalky, and seemingly endless — gives way to the sheer emotion that only a great Cramant can evoke. A magnificent vintage with excellent aging potential.

Varietal: Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)
Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Cramant Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Style: Extra Brut / Zero Dosage
Farming: Biodynamic
Bottle Size: 750ml

Among the most extraordinary expressions in the entire Bérêche portfolio, this Mailly-Champagne Grand Cru Millésime is sourced from a magnificent parcel acquired in 2011, situated just outside the village on the road toward Verzenay — so close, in fact, that it borders the Verzenay vineyards themselves. The vines are old and yield small, concentrated grapes of remarkable identity, their deep, slightly reddish clay soil imparting a distinctive character that sets this cuvée apart. The Pinot Fin — an ancient biotype of Pinot Noir prized for its exquisite delicacy — reveals itself in every sip: complex, precise, and built for the table rather than the aperitif. Disgorged July 2025 at just 3 grams per liter dosage.

Critical Review
“The 2020 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Mailly-Champagne Grand Cru is a total stunner. Ample and explosive, with palpable vertical energy, the Mailly-Champagne has it all. The 2020 possesses superb textural depth, refined contours and vertical explosiveness that is hard to fully describe in words. Cranberry, chalk, mint, white pepper, slate and dried herbs soar across the palate. The 2020 boasts mind-blowing purity and class to burn. I would be thrilled to own it.” — 97 pts, Vinous

Varietal: Pinot Noir / Pinot Fin (Blanc de Noirs)
Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Mailly-Champagne Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Style: Extra Brut (3g/L dosage)
Farming: Biodynamic
Disgorgement: July 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml

Expert Reviews

Decanter Magazine by Simon Field MW writes 93 Points |  Made up, half and half, of base wine from the sunny 2018 harvest, and reserve wine from Rodolphe’s Perpetual Reserve which goes back to 1988, this is one of the most consistently excellent NV wines on the market. Its current iteration is especially impressive, floral, chalky, upstanding, and very complex; the palate sharing notes of dried apricot, plum and lemon pith with more developed intimations of sour honey and patisserie. An exemplary wine with real purity and precision on the finish. 

The Wine Spectator by Alison Napjus writes 91 Points | Sleek and mouthwatering, with a fine, satiny mousse and a fresh panoply of crunchy pear, grapefruit sorbet, pickled ginger and spring blossom notes. Bright and finely knit, with rich hints of toast and mineral echoing on the finish. Disgorged November 2019. Drink now through 2025.

Winemaker Descriptions

Discover the elegance and purity of Pierre Peters Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs, a non-vintage Champagne crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This refined Champagne offers delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, and brioche, with a crisp acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Memo Summary Notes

Produced by Rodolphe Péters, this wine is celebrated for its precision, chalky minerality, and the unique use of a "perpetual reserve" system that dates back to 1988.

Its high acidity and saline finish make it a perfect match for raw oysters, sushi, or creamy risotto.

Expert Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points | Medium golden yellow hue, the NV Champagne La Vallée Suspendue Extra Brut is expressive on the nose and leaps from the glass with rounded aromas of lemon curd, merengue, pastry dough, marzipan, and red berries. It has more intensity on the palate, becoming more savory and salty, with a brothy feel, a fluffy mousse, and a chalky, textured finish. This is a solid wine with a lot of character to enjoy over the coming 10 years.

Vinous 93 Points | The NV (2016) Extra Brut La Vallée Suspendue is a blend of 80% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir and 5% Chardonnay, based on 2016 with 50% reserve wines from a perpetual reserve that goes back to 1999. Those elements combine in a rich, resonant Champagne that is incredibly distinctive. Dried pear, spice, tangerine oil and exotic yellow flowers all build in the glass, but it is the wine's overall balance I admire most. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: June 2023.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2014 

Vinous 98 Points | Bollinger’s 2014 La Grande Année is a great way to start the evening as guests mill around Wheeler Farms. It is early evening in Napa, but there is still plenty of action in the winery, where various lots are being pressed under the watchful eye of winemaker Nigel Kinsman. There are some moments where I would very much like to be a civilian, a regular person enjoying the night, but I am more concerned with our guests having a great night, so I quickly go back to check on our wines. The Bollinger 2014 is everything I expected; bright, focused and full of all the energy this late-ripening vintage conferred to the best wines. 

Producer Description 

La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année symbolizes the word “hand-crafted” so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the appropriate definition. 

La Grande Année is only produced in the most outstanding of vintages, where ripeness and acidity reach a perfect balance and aging potential is excellent.

Alfred Gratien Champagne Rosé — Champagne, France NV

Alfred Gratien is one of Champagne's most storied and independent houses — still hand-riddling, still fermenting in small oak casks, still refusing to follow trends. Their Rosé is a masterclass in balance: a blend of 45% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, and 35% Pinot Meunier, crafted to deliver both vivacity and structure. The Tasting Panel awarded it 94 points; James Suckling 93. At $62.99, it is one of the most compelling values in prestige Champagne Rosé.

Sunset-pink in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose opens with brioche, red currant, Rome apple, honey, and white flowers — then shifts to strawberry, peony, and a whisper of wheat and crème fraîche. On the palate, ripe acidity carries flavors of nectarine, red plum, and mandarin orange, with an underlying stoniness and light tannin grip that give the wine real structure. The finish is long, slightly smoky, and mineral — with a lingering note of almond and orange rind. Drink now or hold.

Tasting Panel 94 — "Sunset-pink... vivacious... fleshy flavors of nectarine and red plum... a long finish of almond and orange rind."

James Suckling 93 — "Full-bodied, creamy and relatively dry at the end. Not heavy, but agile."

• Producer: Alfred Gratien, Épernay, Champagne, France
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Blend: 45% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier
• Style: Rosé, Non-Vintage
• Vinification: Small oak cask fermentation, hand-riddled
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Brioche, red currant, strawberry, nectarine, mandarin, almond, mineral finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or hold
• Best Paired With: Salmon tartare, lobster bisque, charcuterie, strawberries, soft-ripened cheese

A 94-point Champagne Rosé from one of the region's most principled houses — Alfred Gratien is the benchmark for what independent Champagne can be.

Winemaker Description

Forbes Magazine | Almost 54 years ago, Robert “Kool” Bell along with his younger brother and childhood friends, started a band. The iconic band Kool & The Gang is now one of the longest non-stop touring bands in industry. An avid lover of Champagne, Kool had always envisioned having his own brand out of Europe. For many years, he sought out Grand Cru Vineyards from owners that have been selling for generations and decided to work with Paul Berthelot, a Multi-Vintage Grand Cru Producer since 1884.

Winemaker Description

The 2008 Rare Rosé is Piper-Heidsieck's second ever prestige cuvée rosé — an extremely premium and rare offering 11 years in the making. The legendary eye of Régis Camus saw a rare opportunity in the 2008 Champagne vintage, a beautifully complex and eccentric year. It is an audacious wine, born of intuition, vision, and aspiration — the very definition of Rosé. Following an attack that is both elegant and generous, the velvety texture unfurls to offer minerality and subtlety. The exuberant vitality of dark fruits and citrus is followed by vibrancy, smoky notes of star anise and violets.

Expert Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points | The 2008 Champagne Rare Rosé is straight-up sensational. Only the second time they've produced this cuvée, it offers a deep, full-bodied, powerful yet chiseled and laser-focused style carrying loads of wild strawberry fruit as well as notes of orange blossom, spice, and crushed rocks. Backward, austere, yet simply loaded with potential, it needs a solid 4–5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly for two decades or more.

Wine Spectator 97 Points | A vibrant Champagne, ballet-slipper pink in color, featuring intense flavors of nectarine, ripe raspberry, grilled nut, espresso and graphite, with a touch of dried sage, all riding the finely detailed mousse. Like a ballerina, this offers power in a graceful form. A beautiful skein of spice unravels on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2033.

Food Pairings

Best enjoyed with lobster, langoustine, seared duck breast, wagyu beef, and aged hard cheeses. A world-class prestige Champagne for the most special occasions.

Product Details

Bottle Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2008
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Style: Brut Rosé Vintage Champagne
Producer: Piper-Heidsieck
Cuvée: Rare Rosé — Prestige Cuvée

Winemaker Description

Traditional blend of the 3 Champagne grape varieties from several harvests.  Made up of approximately 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay for the white wine. A Pinot Meunier-based red wine is added.
 
The salmon-colored rose enhances the sparkling foam.  The generous bouquet evolves towards notes of raspberry and redcurrant. The mouth develops into a taste of fleshy cherry.

J. Vignier’s Silexus Sezannensis is a distinctive single-parcel Chardonnay Champagne that highlights the unusual flint-rich soils of the Côte de Sézanne. Its Latin-inspired name refers directly to its origin: a Champagne shaped by the silex soils of the Sézannais.

The Côte de Sézanne lies south of the better-known Côte des Blancs and shares its deep Cretaceous chalk subsoil. Here, however, the Chardonnay often develops a broader, more generous expression while retaining the freshness and mineral character associated with Champagne’s chalk-based vineyards.

Silexus Sezannensis comes from the Chatet parcel near the village of Saudoy. Four of the Vignier family’s twelve hectares in the Côte de Sézanne are located in this vineyard. Its south-facing vines grow in a complex mixture of flint and sand over Cretaceous chalk, with marl, clay and silica contributing additional texture and character.

The dark silex stones absorb warmth from the sun during the day and gradually release it around the vines, encouraging even ripening. The underlying chalk helps preserve freshness and acidity, creating a Champagne that combines ripe Chardonnay fruit with precision, tension and a pronounced mineral profile.

The wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel to protect the purity of the fruit and clearly express the character of the vineyard. It undergoes full malolactic fermentation and is bottled in May following the harvest. The Champagne then spends a minimum of 84 months aging en tirage before disgorgement, gaining greater depth, complexity and a finely integrated mousse.

Expressive and mineral-driven, Silexus Sezannensis offers aromas of ripe citrus, yellow apple, white peach and delicate flowers, complemented by subtle notes of brioche, almond and crushed stone. The palate is generous yet focused, with fine bubbles, bright acidity and a distinctive flinty character carrying through the long, dry finish.

This terroir-focused Champagne is excellent as an aperitif and has enough depth to accompany a meal. Pair it with oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, sushi, roasted white fish, poultry, mushroom dishes or aged cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Silexus Sezannensis
• Base Vintage: 2016
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte de Sézanne
• Village: Saudoy
• Vineyard: Chatet
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay
• Orientation: South
• Soil: Silex over Cretaceous chalk, with sand, marl, clay and silica
• Farming: Certified Sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Élevage: Stainless steel followed by extended bottle aging
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Lees Aging: Minimum of 84 months en tirage before disgorgement
• Residual Sugar: 5.3 g/L
• Acidity: 4.6 g/L
• pH: 3.07
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s QVFMR “Les Jardins d’Elise” is an exceptionally rare, long-aged Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs created as part of the estate’s Cuvée Éphémère collection. Produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in Cramant, this singular 2008 Champagne honors Nathalie Vignier’s great-grandmother, Elise, and the historic vineyards she helped establish.

The cuvée is drawn from three individual Cramant lieux-dits originally planted by Elise: Chenelots, Marais and Herbin. The vines were between approximately 25 and 45 years old at harvest and grow on complex soils of Cretaceous chalk, marl and loam. These varied Grand Cru sites combine depth and ripeness with the freshness, precision and mineral tension for which Cramant Chardonnay is renowned.

The name QVFMR represents a collection of limited, ephemeral Champagnes through which Nathalie Vignier explores historic parcels and traditional cellar methods. Each release is produced in very small quantities and offers a distinctive expression of the family’s vineyards, heritage and long history in the Côte des Blancs.

The 2008 Les Jardins d’Elise was fermented and aged in previously used neutral oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop texture and complexity without overwhelming the purity of the fruit. It remained on its fine lees until bottling in June 2009 and then spent an extraordinary 13 years aging en tirage. The bottles were disgorged by hand and finished with a restrained dosage of only 2.7 grams per liter.

Richly developed yet remarkably precise, this mature Blanc de Blancs offers layers of preserved citrus, ripe orchard fruit, toasted almond, brioche and subtle pastry notes. Its extended lees aging contributes a refined, creamy mousse and profound savory complexity, while the chalk-rich Cramant terroir provides freshness, structure and a long mineral finish.

With its Extra-Brut dosage and extensive bottle aging, Les Jardins d’Elise is a serious, gastronomic Champagne. It pairs beautifully with caviar, oysters, lobster, scallops, turbot, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, aged Comté and other mature cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: QVFMR “Les Jardins d’Elise”
• Collection: Cuvée Éphémère
• Vintage: 2008
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte des Blancs
• Village: Cramant
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Wine Style: Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vineyards: Chenelots, Marais and Herbin
• Vine Age: Approximately 25–45 years at harvest
• Orientation: South, southwest and northeast
• Soil: Cretaceous chalk, marl and loam
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Neutral oak barrels
• Élevage: Neutral oak barrels on the fine lees
• Bottling: June 2009
• Lees Aging: 13 years en tirage
• Disgorgement: Disgorged by hand
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Dosage: 2.7 g/L
• Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/L
• Acidity: 6.2 g/L
• pH: 2.97
• Alcohol: 11.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s Pur Cramant is a rare, single-vineyard Grand Cru Champagne created to capture the character of one exceptional parcel in Cramant. For this cuvée, Nathalie Vignier selects a different lieu-dit from her family’s Cramant holdings according to which site she believes most clearly expresses the personality of the vintage. For the 2016 release, that vineyard was Les Fourches.

Located in the southern part of Cramant, close to the renowned Bateau vineyard, Les Fourches is planted with Chardonnay vines more than 55 years old. The parcel’s northeast-facing slopes and distinctive combination of clay-rich marl over pure Cretaceous chalk create a Champagne with both depth and precision. The marl contributes texture and power, while the deep chalk subsoil provides freshness, tension and the refined mineral character associated with the finest wines of the Côte des Blancs.

Produced entirely from Grand Cru Chardonnay, the wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit and the clarity of the vineyard expression. It underwent full malolactic fermentation and remained on its lees until bottling in April following the harvest. The Champagne then spent approximately 64 months aging en tirage before disgorgement, developing a fine mousse, greater complexity and a beautifully integrated texture.

Pur Cramant Les Fourches is precise, concentrated and elegantly structured. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, green apple and white flowers are complemented by subtle notes of brioche, almond and chalk. The palate is energetic and finely textured, with bright citrus, ripe orchard fruit and a pronounced mineral core. Its Extra-Brut dosage keeps the finish dry, focused and persistent while allowing the character of the old vines and chalk-rich terroir to remain at the forefront.

This is a sophisticated, terroir-driven Champagne that is equally compelling as an aperitif or served with food. Pair it with oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, sushi, roasted white fish, creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risotto or aged cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Pur Cramant
• Lieu-Dit: Les Fourches
• Vintage: 2016
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte des Blancs
• Village: Cramant
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Wine Style: Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vine Age: More than 55 years
• Orientation: Northeast
• Soil: Cretaceous chalk, marl and clay
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Élevage: Stainless steel
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Lees Aging: Approximately 64 months en tirage before disgorgement
• Residual Sugar: 4.3 g/L
• Acidity: 4.4 g/L
• pH: 3.07
• Alcohol: 12.25%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s Ora Alba is an elegant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs that expresses the purity, precision and chalk-driven character of the northern Côte des Blancs. Produced entirely from Chardonnay, the cuvée brings together fruit from the prestigious Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry.

The name Ora Alba, meaning “dawn” or “the first light of day,” beautifully reflects the wine’s bright, luminous personality. It is conceived as the Vignier family’s interpretation of northern Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, where deep Cretaceous chalk is complemented by marl and clay, creating Champagne with both mineral tension and generous texture.

The Grand Cru vineyards contribute distinct qualities to the final blend. Cramant brings structure, finesse and pronounced chalky minerality, while Chouilly contributes elegance and ripe fruit. Oiry adds freshness, precision and a refined linear character. Together, these sites produce a harmonious Blanc de Blancs with depth, balance and a strong sense of place.

Ora Alba is vinified and aged in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the Chardonnay and the clarity of its mineral profile. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, giving the palate a smooth, integrated texture while retaining its natural freshness. It is then aged for an extended period on its lees before disgorgement, developing a fine mousse and subtle notes of brioche, pastry and toasted almond.

Fresh and refined, Ora Alba offers aromas of lemon zest, white peach, green apple and delicate white flowers. The palate is precise and energetic, with layers of citrus, orchard fruit and chalky minerality supported by fine bubbles and a softly creamy texture. Subtle notes of brioche and almond emerge with air, leading to a long, dry and elegant finish.

This versatile Grand Cru Champagne is excellent as an aperitif but also has the depth and structure to accompany a meal. Pair it with oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, sushi, roasted white fish, creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risotto or aged cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Ora Alba
• Base Vintage: 2013
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte des Blancs
• Villages: Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Wine Style: Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Soil: Cretaceous chalk, marl and clay
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Élevage: Stainless steel
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Lees Aging: Extended aging in bottle before disgorgement
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s Les Longues Verges is an exceptional single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs Champagne that expresses the precision, depth and distinctive chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs. Produced entirely from Grand Cru Chardonnay, the wine comes from a unique parcel that crosses the boundary between the celebrated villages of Cramant and Chouilly.

The vineyard’s unusual name reflects its history. “Verges” was an old French unit of measurement used before the adoption of the metric system, with one verge measuring approximately 50 meters. The parcel’s position across two Grand Cru villages gives the wine a particularly compelling sense of place, combining Cramant’s refined structure with Chouilly’s generous fruit and elegance.

The vines are planted on Cretaceous chalk, marl and clay with a northeast-facing exposure. These cool, mineral-rich soils help preserve freshness and acidity while encouraging the Chardonnay to develop remarkable purity, concentration and finesse. The vineyard is farmed according to certified sustainable practices.

The 2013 vintage was vinified and aged in stainless steel to preserve the clarity of the fruit and the vineyard’s pronounced mineral character. The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation and was bottled in May following the harvest. It then spent 84 months aging in bottle before release, developing a fine mousse, greater textural depth and beautifully integrated mature Champagne complexity. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Elegant and focused, Les Longues Verges offers bright citrus, white peach and orchard-fruit flavors, joined by delicate notes of jasmine, fennel, ginger and toasted brioche. The palate is long, juicy and finely structured, with a creamy texture balanced by vivid acidity and the steely, chalk-driven minerality characteristic of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.

This is a sophisticated Champagne with enough depth and structure for the table. It pairs beautifully with oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, sushi, roasted white fish, creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Les Longues Verges
• Vintage: 2013
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte des Blancs
• Villages: Cramant and Chouilly
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Wine Style: Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Les Longues Verges
• Orientation: Northeast
• Soil: Cretaceous chalk, marl and clay
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Bottle Aging: 84 months
• Residual Sugar: 4.4 g/L
• Acidity: 4.2 g/L
• pH: 3.07
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s Les Abbesses is a distinctive single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs that captures the depth, ripeness and mineral character of the Côte de Sézanne. Produced entirely from Chardonnay, this Champagne comes from one exceptional parcel in the historic village of Vindey, whose name is believed to derive from the Latin vinum dei, meaning “wine of God.”

The vineyard is planted on a unique combination of alluvial soils and silex over deep Cretaceous chalk. The flint-rich surface absorbs warmth during the day, helping the Chardonnay reach full maturity, while the underlying chalk preserves freshness, tension and a refined mineral profile.

2015 was the inaugural vintage of Les Abbesses. The wine was vinified in stainless steel to retain the purity and precision of its fruit and underwent full malolactic fermentation. It then spent 60 months aging in bottle, allowing the Champagne to develop greater texture, complexity and beautifully integrated autolytic character.

Deep and self-possessed, Les Abbesses opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, ripe orchard fruit and fresh citrus. The palate is elegant yet generous, with fine bubbles, subtle brioche notes and a focused mineral core. Its combination of richness and chalky freshness carries through a long, dry and graceful finish.

This expressive vintage Blanc de Blancs is excellent as a sophisticated aperitif and has enough depth for the table. Pair it with oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, roasted white fish, creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risotto or soft-ripened cheeses.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Les Abbesses
• Vintage: 2015
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte de Sézanne
• Village: Vindey
• Classification: Premier Cru
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vineyard: Single-vineyard selection
• Soil: Silex and alluvium over deep Cretaceous chalk
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Bottle Aging: 60 months
• Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L
• Acidity: 4.4 g/L
• pH: 3.08
• Alcohol: 12.3%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

J. Vignier’s Deux Terres is a remarkable vintage Blanc de Blancs that brings together Chardonnay from two distinct Champagne terroirs. The name, meaning “Two Lands,” refers to its origins in both the celebrated Grand Cru village of Cramant in the Côte des Blancs and Barbonne-Fayel in the Côte de Sézanne.

Produced entirely from Chardonnay harvested in the exceptional 2010 vintage, the wine is sourced from 50- to 60-year-old vines in two parcels: Le Bateau in Cramant and Les Bercottes in Barbonne-Fayel. The Sézanne vines were planted by massal selection using cuttings taken from the family’s oldest vineyards in Cramant, creating a direct connection between the two sites.

The Cramant parcel contributes the precision, chalky minerality and refined structure traditionally associated with the Côte des Blancs, while the Côte de Sézanne brings generosity, ripe Chardonnay fruit and a broader, more expressive texture. Together, the two terroirs create a Champagne of depth, harmony and distinctive character.

The wine was vinified and aged entirely in stainless steel to preserve purity and freshness. It underwent full malolactic fermentation and was bottled in May following the harvest. Deux Terres then spent a minimum of eight years aging on its lees before release, developing remarkable complexity, a creamy mousse and beautifully integrated mature Champagne character.

Elegant and finely structured, this mature Blanc de Blancs offers layers of citrus, orchard fruit, toasted brioche, almond and subtle pastry notes, complemented by chalky minerality and a long, dry finish. Its extended aging brings richness and depth while the naturally bright acidity keeps the wine focused and energetic.

A superb Champagne for the table, Deux Terres pairs beautifully with oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, roasted fish, creamy poultry dishes, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses. It may also be enjoyed on its own as a sophisticated aperitif.

Wine Details

• Producer: J. Vignier
• Cuvée: Deux Terres
• Vintage: 2010
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Côte des Blancs
• Classification: Premier Cru
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vineyards: Le Bateau in Cramant and Les Bercottes in Barbonne-Fayel
• Vine Age: Approximately 50–60 years
• Soils: Cretaceous chalk, marl and clay
• Exposure: South, southwest and northeast
• Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
• Vinification: Stainless steel
• Élevage: Stainless steel
• Lees Aging: Minimum of eight years en tirage
• Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
• Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L
• Acidity: 4.8 g/L
• Alcohol: 11.8%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

The Côte de Sézanne lies south of the Côte des Blancs and is known for producing generous, expressive Chardonnay. Here, the vines grow in clay and sandy soils over chalk, contributing both ripe fruit character and the mineral freshness associated with fine Champagne. The vineyard is farmed according to certified sustainable practices.

Made from 100% Chardonnay, the wine is fermented in stainless-steel tanks and undergoes full malolactic fermentation, lending softness and harmony to its naturally bright profile. It rests for seven months on its fine lees before bottling and receives a minimum of 36 months of bottle aging prior to disgorgement, allowing the wine to develop added depth, texture and complexity.

Elegant and inviting, Aux Origines offers a beautiful balance of fresh orchard fruit, citrus, white flowers and subtle brioche, supported by chalky minerality and a fine, persistent mousse. Its rounded texture and vibrant finish make it equally appealing as an aperitif or at the table.

Serve well chilled with oysters, caviar, shellfish, sushi, delicate white fish, soft cheeses or light poultry dishes.

Producer: J. Vignier
Cuvée: Aux Origines
Base Vintage: 2017
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Côte de Sézanne
Vineyard: Les Simarts
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Soil: Clay and sand over chalk
Farming: Certified sustainable by Socofret
Fermentation: Stainless steel
Malolactic Fermentation: Yes
Lees Aging: Seven months on fine lees, followed by a minimum of 36 months in bottle before disgorgement
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml 

Dom Pérignon Rosé Plénitude 2 (P2) — Champagne 2000

Dom Pérignon Pénitude 2 is not simply an aged Champagne — it is a fundamentally different wine. After close to 15 years in the darkness of the cellar, the expansion of energy reaches its peak and the wine rises to an apex of essential, radiant vitality that the first release (P1) cannot achieve. The 2000 Rosé P2 is among the most extraordinary expressions of this philosophy: a 70% Pinot Noir-dominant blend with a beefy 20% red wine addition, harvested in a warm, generous vintage and then given nearly a quarter century of cellar aging to reach this moment of perfect maturity. Vinous awarded it 96 points. Wine Advocate and Decanter each gave it 94. This is a bottle for a singular occasion.

The color is a deep, luminous rosé with amber hints that speak to its age. The nose is hauntingly beautiful: kirsch, blood orange, dried white flowers, mint, iodine, oyster shell, and gentle spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, ample and elegantly textural, with a rich, savory core of distinctly Burgundian character, a fine mousse, and a long, saline finish of extraordinary length and complexity. Fully mature and drinking magnificently today — and will continue to reward over the next decade.

Vinous 96 — “Hauntingly beautiful and ethereal in the way only fine, aged Rosé can be. Kirsch, orange peel, white flowers, mint and gentle touches of spice… beautifully balanced and harmonious. A beguiling, complex Champagne.”

Wine Advocate 94 — “Sapid, gastronomic… ample and elegantly textural, with a rich and open-knit core of distinctly savory fruit, a fine but youthfully boisterous mousse and a long, saline finish. Almost Burgundian-styled.”

Decanter 94 — “An aromatic treat… an autumnal rosé of real interest and subtlety. Jellied plum, poached strawberry, cooked cream and oyster-shell brightness.”

• Producer: Dom Pérignon, Épernay, Champagne, France
• Vintage: 2000
• Cuvee: Rosé Plénitude 2 (P2) — ~15 years on lees before disgorgement
• Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay (incl. 20% red wine addition)
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Kirsch, blood orange, dried white flowers, mint, iodine, oyster shell, jellied plum, saline finish
• Cellar Potential: Fully mature; drink now through 2035+
• Best Paired With: Lobster, langoustine, aged Parmesan, foie gras, roasted squab, black truffle

A 96-point Champagne 24 years in the making — Dom Pérignon Rosé P2 2000 is the benchmark for what aged prestige Champagne can be.

Dom Pérignon Rosé Plénitude 2 (P2) — Champagne 1995

The 1995 Dom Pérignon Rosé P2 is, quite simply, one of the most extraordinary Champagnes in existence. The 1995 vintage was marked by an exceptional summer — a late, rapid flowering offset by heat wave conditions from late June, with minimal rainfall and temperatures above the 30-year seasonal average, producing a harvest of remarkable concentration and ripeness. The wine was first released as a standard P1, then returned to the cellars in Épernay for approximately ten additional years of aging sur latte before disgorgement as P2 — a second Plénitude that transforms the wine entirely. Vinous awarded it 96 points. John Gilman gave it 95+. Jancis Robinson scored it 19/20. This is a bottle for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

The nose is breathtaking: crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, cedar, dried cherry, white cherries, tangerine, chalky soil tones, citrus peel, gentle smokiness, and dried rose petals. On the palate, it is pure, full-bodied, and deceptively primary for a wine of 30 years — with a superb core of fruit, utterly refined mousse, and a very long, focused, energetic finish of extraordinary class. Both mature and timeless, in the way only great Champagne can be.

Vinous 96 — “A totally breathtaking wine… crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, cedar and dried cherry give the 1995 fabulous aromatic complexity and nuance. Both mature and timeless, in the way only Champagne can be.”

John Gilman 95+ — “Remarkably young and vibrant for more than twenty years out from the vintage… pure, full-bodied and still quite primary in personality, with a superb core of fruit, lovely focus and grip, utterly refined mousse and a very long, focused and energetic finish.”

Jancis Robinson 19/20 — “Rich and round. Very slightly toasty with great drive. More like 1996 rosé than it resembles the 1995 and 1996 whites.”

• Producer: Dom Pérignon, Épernay, Champagne, France
• Vintage: 1995
• Cuvee: Rosé Plénitude 2 (P2) — ~10 additional years sur latte after P1 release
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, cedar, dried cherry, white cherry, tangerine, chalky soil, citrus peel, dried rose petals
• Cellar Potential: Fully mature; drink now through 2035+
• Best Paired With: Lobster, langoustine, aged Parmesan, foie gras, roasted squab, black truffle, caviar

A 96-point Champagne 30 years in the making — Dom Pérignon Rosé P2 1995 is the benchmark for what aged prestige Champagne can be.

Bérêche et Fils’ Ambonnay Grand Cru is one of the most coveted single-village expressions in their portfolio — and among the most compelling Blanc de Noirs in all of Champagne. Sourced from a single lieu-dit, “Les Tourets,” in the western part of Ambonnay village, this is Pinot Noir of extraordinary purity and presence. Ambonnay’s signature cashmere-like texture is immediately apparent: open, enveloping, and generous, with a volume and power that never tips into heaviness. Brioche and honey on the attack give way to floral lift and a finish that is invigorating, slightly iodized, and saline — the unmistakable signature of chalk and grand cru terroir. A wine of genuine rarity, with just 2,325 bottles produced.

Critical Review
“A beautiful, enveloping wine; brioche-like on the attack, floral, with notes of honey and ripeness. The finish is invigorating, slightly iodized, and saline.” — Le Rouge et le Blanc

Varietal: Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs)
Vintage: 2020
Appellation: Ambonnay Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Lieu-dit: Les Tourets
Style: Extra Brut
Farming: Biodynamic
Production: 2,325 bottles
Bottle Size: 750ml

Expert Reviews

~ Rosé made using the saignée method
~ Zero dosage
~ Natural
~ Very low sulphur content
~ Aromas of red fruits, mandarin orange and white pepper
~ Pinot Noir

Vinification of the Brut Nature Rosé cuvée

~ Rosé made using the saignée method with maceration in vats lasting 3 days
~ Only the juices from first pressing are used
~ Minimal use of sulphur
~ No filtering
~ Use of gravity to avoid oxidation
~ Then total and natural malolactic fermentation
~ Zero dosage
~ 100% of the wines are made in vats to preserve freshness
~ After bottling the cuvée is aged for 2 to 3 years sur lattes (on laths)

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir

FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal as an aperitif. Goes perfectly with salmon carpaccio or scallops, sushi, grilled meats. Serve at: 45°F.

TASTING 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.

Expert Reviews - Base 2021

The Wine Advocate 95 Points | Emmanuel Brochet’s NV Le Mont Benoit (2021 base), which includes 40% reserve wines from 2020 and 2019, was disgorged in May 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter—slightly higher than usual. He notes that this modest adjustment was necessitated by the incisive profile of the base vintage. The wine unfurls from the glass with aromas of green apple, chamomile and peeled almond. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, chiseled, bright and laden with electric acidity, culminating in a long, chalky finish marked by a distinctive bitterness. Stylistically, this bottling slightly diverges from recent iterations shaped by a string of warm vintages, but qualitatively speaking, it is unmistakably the same superb cuvée. While Brochet himself expresses a degree of dissatisfaction due to its higher malic acid, such critique speaks to the standards of a perfectionist. This rendition, in all likelihood, will age beautifully over the coming years.  

Memo Summary Notes

The Emmanuel Brochet Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut "R21" is a highly sought-after, "unicorn" grower Champagne. It is crafted by Emmanuel Brochet, a cult producer based in Villers-aux-Nœuds on the Montagne de Reims, known for his tiny production and extremely meticulous organic farming.

The "R21" notation indicates that the base year for this non-vintage release is the 2021 harvest.

Winemaker Description 

This has always been the top vineyard at the estate and produces Meuiner with fruit flavors that veer towards exotic hints of mandarin orange, papaya, guava and even litchi, alongside the more typical red-fruit flavors that one might expect from Meunier.

• Practicing organic
• 100% Meunier
• A single site on the top of the hill in Cuisles
• Terroir of green clay and limestone marl
• Yes malo
• Fermented and aged in stainless steel
• Aged 48 months on the lees
• Dosage: 0.5g/L

Expert Review

The Wine Advocate by Kristaps Karklins 92 Points | Paillard’s NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XX hails from the 2020 vintage and, in keeping with the tradition, incorporates 20% reserve wines. It embodies the signature blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from the sun-drenched, south-facing slopes of Bouzy. The bouquet is expressive, unfolding with aromas of pear, ripe citrus and warm spices, mingling with nuances of toasted bread and orange zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, showcasing a livelier, more luminous fruit profile than its predecessor, driven by racy acidity and finishing with a pronounced saline finish. True to the estate’s approach, maturation take place in 350-liter oak barrels, with the final cuvée composed from a mosaic of approximately 25 distinct parcels across Bouzy. The dosage is set at two grams per liter. 

Winemaker Description 

Les Parcelles is a precise expression of Bouzy terroir vinified by the Paillard brothers; the powerful Pinot Noir from south-facing slopes is balanced by the finesse of the chalky subsoil. Produced mainly from the 2020 harvest, with 20% reserve wines, this cuvée is composed of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Fermented in oak, it is cellared for three years on lees before disgorgement. Dosage: 2 gr/l. 

Winemaker Description

A 'Blanc de Blancs' champagne is a type of champagne that is made exclusively from white grape varieties, typically Chardonnay. This style of champagne is known for its elegance, finesse, and bright acidity.

Winemaker Description

We are Le Kool The Celebration Champagne! Straight from the heart of Champagne, France... Ready for the world. For many years, Robert "Kool" Bell, Leader of Kool & The Gang, sought out Grand Cru vineyards from owners that have been selling for generations He decided to work with Maison Paul Berthelot, a Multi-Vintage Grand Cru, Premier Cru Producer since 1884. Le Kool Rosé is the House's Signature Champagne, which is guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning palate.

Estate bottled a minimum of 3 Years in the cellar, it embodies the brand's legendary association with women and Ladies Nights around the globe. Perfect for sharing with your significant other, or just a great excuse to Celebrate Good Times... Come On! Le Kool Rosé 60% Pinot Noir 25% Chardonnay 15% Red Champagne Wine Color: Perfectly pink wine - Beautiful salmon dress adorned with a ring of fine pearls. 

Bouquet: Intense, smoky notes, this champagne offers us a basket of red fruits, raspberries, cherries, and morello cherries. Palate: Beautiful liveliness, smooth palate in harmony with the olfactory impressions of red fruit and blackberry jams. The finish is long. Food Pairings: Aperitif or grilled meat Any dessert made from fresh red fruits.

Winemaker Description

Leclerc Briant was an early adopter of organic practices beginning in the 1960’s and pioneered the concept of single-vineyard Champagne starting in the 1970’s. Fifth generation vigneron, Pascal Leclerc began to follow biodynamic principles in 1988, with part of the production Demeter certified since 2003.

Expert Review

Wine Advocate 94 Points | The 2018 Les Monts Ferrés Blanc de Blancs derives from vines planted in the eponymous parcel in the 1er cru village of Vertus. It reveals a delicate, fine bouquet with aromas of fresh bread, acacia, spring flowers and ripe orchard fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced, it’s enveloping and structured with both racy and bright acidity. This is a tension-filled, ethereal Champagne with a dosage of 1.4 grams per liter.

Founded in 1847, Bérêche et Fils spent over a century as a quiet, family-run estate before brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche transformed it into one of the most talked-about grower Champagne houses in France — earning lavish praise from critics including Antonio Galloni and Peter Liem, and a devoted following among the country’s top sommeliers and cavistes. Their approach is uncompromising: biodynamic farming, natural yeasts, no malolactic fermentation, and minimal dosage, allowing each terroir to express itself with maximum clarity.

This Aÿ Grand Cru Millésime 2015 captures all the richness of one of Champagne’s most celebrated villages in one of its most generous recent vintages. A co-fermentation of Pinot Noir from Froide-Terre and Chardonnay from Brise-Pot, the Chardonnay lending notable freshness to the Pinot’s natural power and depth. Racy and exuberant, with an exciting mix of crushed red berry fruit, lemon confit, ginger, cinnamon, and dried rose petals — finishing with remarkable liveliness and precision.

Critical Review
“The 2015 Extra Brut Ay Grand Cru captures all the richness of Ay and of this dry, sunny vintage. Racy and exuberant, the 2015 offers up an exciting mix of crushed red berry fruit, lemon confit, ginger, cinnamon and dried rose petals. The Ay is a blend of Pinot Noir from Froide-Terre and Chardonnay from Brise-Pot, co-fermented, with the Chardonnay lending notable freshness. That is especially evident on the lively finish.” — 94 pts, Vinous

Varietal: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Appellation: Aÿ Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Style: Extra Brut
Farming: Biodynamic
Bottle Size: 750ml

Winemaker Description

For its 170th anniversary, Maison Besserat de Bellefon gave its cellar master, Cédric Thibault, the freedom to imagine an exceptional cuvée expressing the best of his style. Perfect for special occasions, this extraordinary champagne will pair perfectly with lobster or haddock.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | This limited-edition wine is a blend of grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aged for 10 years in bottle, it is a steely, structured wine that brings sophistication to the white fruits and lively acidity. Drink now.