A year in tasting: Champagne
A selection of some of the notable Champagnes our writers have encountered over the past 12 months.
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2014 Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs: Porcelain composure
Alice Paillard has crafted a very pleasing 100% Chardonnay in what is widely regarded as a lesser Champagne vintage, says…
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2014 Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants and Vieilles Vignes Françaises: Black beauties
Even in a challenging vintage, the house manages to conjure up blanc de noirs magic from very special parcels of…
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Laurent-Perrier Héritage: A petit Siècle
Champagne Laurent-Perrier has unveiled an innovative new reserve wine-focused cuvée.
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2015 Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs
The quality of the latest release from the Cattier-made brand once again belies its reputation for style over substance.
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Seeking closure
Tom Stevenson on a game-changing sparkling wine stopper.
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2016 Gosset Grand Millésime: Enlightened pragmatism
The quality of the house’s latest Vintage release is testament to the skill of its thoughtful and adaptable winemaking team.
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Alfred Gratien 160th anniversary cuvées: Generation and regeneration
A remarkable trio of wines released to honor the 160th birthday of a Champagne house with the feel of a…
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