Enfant de la Montagne

The colour is pale copper, with delicate and persistent bubbles. On the nose notes of grapefruit, green apple and pear. In the mouth lively and crisp. The finish is savoury and fairly long.

Crafted in Chamery, heart of the Montagne de Reims, this cuvée is a beautiful example of artisanal Champagne. The winery was founded in 1980 by Chantal Delespierre and Didier Bertrand. Today their children Clémence and Adrien carry on the family tradition, working sustainably and respectfully with the land. Continue reading “Enfant de la Montagne”

Champagne François Secondé “Intégral” Grand Cru Zero Dosage

The colour is pale gold. The mousse is lively, slightly broad at first but then refining into a finer, persistent perlage. On the nose lemon zest, green apple and white peach, intertwine with hints of crushed chalk. In the mouth fresh, savoury and mouthwatering. The finish is clean and brisk, though somewhat short, leaving a final impression of citrus zest.

Founded in the 1970s in Sillery, a Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, Champagne François Secondé is one of the few independent growers to vinify entirely within this historic terroir. Continue reading “Champagne François Secondé “Intégral” Grand Cru Zero Dosage”

L‘Esquisse

The colour is pale copper, with delicate, very persistent bubbles. On the nose a lively bouquet of white peach, green apple and citrus zest. In the mouth crisp and vibrant. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering saline edge that invites another sip.

L’Esquisse Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is made with Famille Moussé estate’s younger vines, blending 70% Pinot Meunier and 30% Pinot Noir (with slight variations across vintages, such as 72% Meunier and 28% Pinot Noir in this 2022 base). Continue reading “L‘Esquisse”

Vaduzer Pinot Noir Hofkellerei 2022

The colour is pale garnet. On the nose sour cherry and wild berries. In the mouth light. The aftertaste is short but pleasant.

Although the principality is better known for wealth management than wine, during the latter half of the 19th century, wine was one of Liechtenstein’s two main exports, alongside cattle. Continue reading “Vaduzer Pinot Noir Hofkellerei 2022”

Terre d’Histoire

The colour is pale copper, the perlage very fine but not very persistent. On the nose orange peels, candied fruits and apricot marmalade. In the mouth very fresh, with a distinctive taste that recalls oranges. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Terre d’Histoire”

Pinots Noirs

The colour is medium copper, the perlage very fine and persistent. On the nose expressive, with aromas of orange peels and brioche with apricot marmalade filling. In the mouth very tasty, with a medium long aftertaste.

This Champagne Brut Nature is made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes from premier crus vineyards by Brice Allouchery in Écueil. Continue reading “Pinots Noirs”

Romanée-Conti 2011

The colour is light garnet. On the nose very delicate, with a bouquet leaning towards mint, spices and wood. In the mouth very elegant and subtle, with light but firm tannins. The aftertaste is fruity and medium long.

With time the experience keeps changing, which is to be expected from a wine of this reputation. Continue reading “Romanée-Conti 2011”

Ellercombe

The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose green apple and brioche. In the mouth light, with citrus flavours. The aftertaste is very discreet.

This English sparkling wine is made by blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown across Southern England. The wine is re-fermented in the bottle using the traditional method. Continue reading “Ellercombe”