Champagne
113. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Millésime Brut, 1996
In drinking the much younger 1996 within a week of the 1991, I could appreciate the recommendation of the producer to Dad, to drink …
107. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Millésime Brut, 1991
A product of mine & Dad’s first visit to Moutardier’s winery South West of Reims, whilst hunting the 1999 total eclipse of the Sun. …
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 …
37. Maurice Vesselle, Champagne Brut Grand Cru Cuvée Réservée, NV
A recommendation of an ex-manager, François, and a stroke of genius. Deep gold colour. A full-bodied crisp Champagne. Apricot + yeasty aromas suggests a …