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Taittinger Prelude Grand Cru Brut
$182.99The brilliant body is pale yellow with silver highlights, a sign of the high proportion of exceptional Chardonnays.The bubbles are fine and form a persistent and delicately creamy ring of foam.The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose. The initial mineral aromas quickly give way to green and then f loral notes with the fragrance of elderflowers and spicy cinnamon undertones.The entry onto the palate is clean and lively, dominated by very exceedingly fresh citrus notes. These segue into much fuller, rounder and silkier flavours where white peaches in syrup predominate.The finish is rich, lingering and bursting with flavour. Prélude «Grands Crus» is a joyous blend of finesse and complexity. its balance of freshness and aromatic expression is outstanding.
Fleury Cepages Blanc 2011/12 Extra Brut
$182.99Lifted aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, green apple, and crushed chalk, with a delicate hint of toasted almond from time on lees. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, its Extra Brut dosage sharpening the focus. Bright acidity cuts through notes of lemon, pear, and subtle brioche. Linear and precise through the finish, leaving a clean, saline impression with notable persistence.
Verrier & Fils N/V Tradition Mg
$159.9975% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Noir
Aged in Cellar 4 Years before Release
The nose opens with a welcoming intensity and delicious tones of almonds and cherries that develops into darker berries and pastries.
The palate is effervescent yet robust. Well-structured tannins flesh out the perfectly balanced acidity, with notes of grapefruit and apple, and ending with a lingering finish that will have you reaching for another glass.
