Champagnes for the New Year Dom Perignon P2 2006

Price $580

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 marks a new encounter between Dom Pérignon and the year 2006, underlining the crucial importance of time in the making of this vintage.  

The climate in the Champagne region in 2006 was characterized by a hot, dry season, which had a significant impact on the vines.

September’s summery conditions were decisive, effectively drying out the outbreaks of botrytis and encouraging exceptional ripening of the grapes.

Beginning on 11 September, the harvest stretched out for almost three weeks, the ideal time for a superior-quality crop.

This vintage is a perfect example of how a favorable climate can influence the champagne quality.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 reveals a soft, warm and reassuring sweet bouquet, rich in subtle nuances. Its aromatic profile boasts a remarkable finesse with floral and mineral tones.

This composition rapidly unfolds to reveal delicate notes of wild peach, citron, calisson and mocha, creating a unique and memorable experience on the nose.

The palate of Dom Pérignon 2006 is full-bodied, both restrained and tender, developing into a thick texture that gradually becomes firmer.

The complexity of the wine increases, revealing a subtly saline nuance.

On the finish, an exquisite bitterness and wonderful maturity prevail, enriched by deep aromas of dried fruit, cocoa and toasted hazelnut, which blend harmoniously to offer an exceptional wine tasting experience.

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2 is distinguished by its soft, warm character, ideally expressed when paired with seafood such as langoustine and scallops.

This wine pairing harmony continues with veal and Jerusalem artichoke dishes, which highlight its delicate, enveloping nature.

The flavors are further enhanced by herbs such as rosemary and basil, while hints of acidity from lemon and bergamot fully reveal its breadth and refined structure.

This vintage illustrates Dom Pérignon’s ability to create fine wines that capture and enhance the essence of the ingredients with which they are served.

Champagnes for the New Year Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2016
Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne France

Price $350

Bright, shiny yellow hue.

Magnificent fine, slow-moving bubbles.

The bouquet is intense, deep and precise, combining scents of white flowers (acacia), concentrated, roasted citrus (lemons) and ripe yellow fruit (peaches, mirabelle plums).

After a few minutes, subtle iodised, powdery and roasted overtones emerge, the result of the autolysis of the yeasts during the “sur lattes” ageing process.

On the palate, there is an immediate impression, soft and delicate, more accessible than ever! It is like a zabaglione with concentrated, juicy and ripe fruit, the hallmark of the great Pinot noirs from the heatwave in 2016 with their soft, caressing texture derived from the chalky soil in which they grow.

The bubbles are tactile, perfectly integrated and almost salty. Wheat and oyster shell notes are the signature of the slow and late ripening great Chardonnays.

The substance is there, powdery, grainy and deliciously chocolatey. Very close to having the “ideal” balance, the wine is crisp, saline and iodised, with a long, chalky, crystalline finish that lingers and builds to a crescendo.

The overall impression is one of refinement, sapidity and purity… like the infinite grace of an opera ballerina.

Cristal 2016 is pure, delicate and concentrated. It is the perfect, eloquent “Grand Cristal”: 50% sun (ripe, juicy Pinot noirs) and 50% soil (chalky, saline Chardonnays).

It is similar to the 2002, 2008 and 2012, but with an even longer, more precise and concentrated character.

Krug Grande Cuvee Brut (172nd Edition) Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne France

Price $300

A light golden color and fine, vivacious bubbles, holding a promise of pleasure. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits, as well as marzipan and gingerbread.

Flavors of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey.

Krug Grande Cuvée lends itself to a wealth of culinary combinations, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, from an aged parmesan to turbot à la truffe.

This Champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif with Jabugo ham and mature comté or served to accompany oysters, grilled shrimps, Indian or Moroccan food, as well as desserts such as carrot cake, tarte tatin and cheesecake.

Blend: 44% Pinot Noir, 36% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier

Bollinger Brut Rose
Sparkling Rosé from Champagne France

Price $150

Preceded by Madame Bollinger’s La Grande Année Rosé, this non-vintage blend is the next addition to the Bollinger family.

Crafted to reveal its own unique personality while steadfastly representing the family, the rich complexity with balanced acidity should come as no surprise to devotees.

The color is Pale copper.

Aromas of strawberries, raspberries and toasty lees.

A full-bodied and round flavor.

The Brut Rosé is in the traditional Bollinger style with added notes of red berries.

In total the wine is based on Pinot Noir (62%), and contains 24% Chardonnay and 14% Meunier.

Over 85% of the wine comes from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards.

Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2013 Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne France
Price $255

Crystalline aspect of a pale golden robe with delicate, shimmering glints of light.

A persistent, intense and bewitching effervescence giving off the effect of a gorgeous golden patina.

The first expression is seductive in its floral elegance and its delicate hints of hazelnut and white-fleshed fruit.

A racy aromatic profile and a chalky character, balanced and crystalline (raw butter, crisp pear and orange blossom).

An irresistible charm on airing, all wrapped up in the harmonious bond between terroir and vintage.

A creamy tactile feeling of wonderfully crafted finesse.

A lovely refreshing balance of natural flavors and pastry notes (soft brioche, mirabelle tart, fresh pineapple).

This champagne, elegant and sleek in its majestic typicity, prolongs its finish into an aromatic persistence of incredible length (mandarin pulp, Virginia tobacco and white pepper).

The inimitable dimension of a great Blanc de Blancs, pure and intense, with an integrity paired perfectly with its low dosage.

Its potential and balance express a remarkable finesse worthy of the finest food pairings: braised Corrèze veal sweetbreads, Breton abalone and samphire.

Champagnes for the New Year Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut with Gift Box 2015 Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne France

Price $500

The robe of Sir Winston Churchill’s 21st vintage features a beautiful shiny gold and a bead of very fine bubbles, both characteristic of the long aging lavished on this cuvée.

The nose is of a beautiful expression and opens immediately on notes of spices and pepper accompanied by menthol nuances.

The complexity is obvious: aromas of candied fruit and dried fruit complemented by hazelnut are mixed with notes of exotic fruits such as papaya or mango.

The nose is particularly open and generous.

The palate is also very generous, where the aromas of candied fruit are supported by notes of pastries, brioche and cocoa.

It presents a beautiful structure and the large proportion of Pinot Noir gives it the roundness and the shoulders that one expects from the cuvée.

The mouth is also marked by a very good length which makes you want to associate it with moments of great gastronomy.

Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013
$320

Releasing a Dom Ruinart cuvée is a rare opportunity to discover the imprint of a year in a great Blanc de Blancs.

2013 was marked by a very late harvest bringing more freshness and toasty aromas enhanced by ageing under cork.

The year 2013 stands out as a year unlikely to be seen again soon.

It was characterized by a winter and especially a spring that was both rainy and cool.

Despite no spring frost damage, the temperature in the first six months was the lowest recorded in 20 years.

This climate slowed down the vegetative cycle, delaying the harvest until the end of September.

This late ripening of the grapes revealed a unique balance, specific to the climatic conditions of the year, promising wines of great finesse.

On the eye: The wine presents an intense golden hue with green reflections, displaying silvery nuances that attest to its youthful character, supported by this late vintage.

On the nose: A complex array of aromas, with exceptional freshness.

It opens with distinct toasty notes, featuring hints of dried fruits like almond and ripe wheat, with pastry-like undertones. Intense citrus scents and zesty juicy fruits accentuate the wine’s freshness.

These aromas harmoniously blend with spring flower fragrances and a more mineral and powdery dimension reminiscent of chalk, complemented by delicate smoky notes.

On the palate: The wine distinguishes itself with its straight and chiseled structure, once again supported by the wine’s crystalline freshness, in perfect harmony with the nose.

The overall aromatic palette asserts itself with intensity and precision.

Citrus aromas, in particular, find their extension in lively and fruity spicy fragrances, where peppery notes carry the wine’s length.

Champagnes for the New Year Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame by Simon Porte Jacquemus with Gift Box 2018
Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne France

Price $230

Experience the purest expression of Pinot Noir with La Grande Dame 2018.

This year, Veuve Clicquot unveils the 2018 vintage of La Grande Dame, a celebration of Madame Clicquot’s unique vision, drive and audacity.

Now, in this 25th vintage of the cuvée, discover the expression of a centuries-old craftsmanship and an unprecedented year, offering a maturity of grapes close to perfection.

From a harvest when the sun was truly smiling.

From the gift box sheathed in “toile du Marais” to the bottle wrapped in white linen, this limited edition reflects Simon Porte Jacquemus’ singular vision: where artisanal excellence meets everyday poetry.

Sun rays and a ribbon alternating the Veuve Clicquot logo and Simon’s signature bridge the worlds of couture and champagne.

Blend: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay