Brut
343. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Sélection Brut, NV (2006)
A product of my July 2006 trip to Champagne with Mum – some of the best weather I’ve experienced (32-34°C, dry & clear skies). …
275. Moët et Chandon, Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut, 1990
So, after much to-ing and fro-ing we finally drank this to wet the head of my nephew Dexter, only 14 months after he was …
204. Champagne Taittinger, Champagne Brut Réserve NV (2005)
Since first tasting Taittinger at the end of their cellar tour, I’ve liked the light and elegant style of the NV. However, this bottle …
175. Sieur d’Arques, Grande Cuvée Renaissance Cremant de Limoux Brut, NV
Another high-quality co-operative in Languedoc, who dominate production of good Cremant and Blanquette de Limoux. Did the cave visite in a bit of a …
162. Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Cuvée Speciale Millesime Brut, 1997
Though not from a great vintage like 1990 or 1996, this was clearly a well-crafted Champagne. Possibly high Pinot content, as a distinctly fruity …
117. Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, NV (2003)
This was the first of three sparkling wines at the Wine & Cheese Club’s Sweet & Sparkling event, and it showed-off New World sparklers …
82. Champagne Bollinger, Grande Année Brut, 1988
Fantastic way to start Christmas 2002… having said this, not that much better than the NV Bollinger. Don’t know how good a year 1988 …
81. Alliance Champagne, Champagne A. Charpentier Brut, NV
Easy drinking Champagne, which was well worth it at half-price from Tesco! Pale straw colour with pleasant acidity and medium-small bubbles to add a …
57. Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, NV (2002)
Always heard a lot of good things about Bollinger NV – often as the best Grande Marque NV Champagne, but never got around to …
46. De Venoge, Champagne Cordon Bleu Brut Select, NV (2001)
Pale straw colour with green glints suggests lower oak ageing if any and lower % Chardonnay. Light crisp bubbles and a good balance of …