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CHAMPAGNES
OUR WINTER
SELECTION
Our absolute must-read 2021 selection
of the 76 best labels from across the
Champagne spectrum, all of them rated
90/100 and above.
CHAMPAGNE GOSSET 98/100
D Brut - Celebris 2008 : Light orangy hue. Mature
nose showing great complexity with a mix of ripe red
berry fruit notes, orange peel and toast. The palate is
complex yet ethereal and distils the same racy aromas
over impressive length.
Price: € 175.00
http://www.champagne-gosset.com
Champagne Gosset
+33 3 26 56 99 56
CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER 97/100
CR D Brut PN VZ16 : Appealing light gold. Very
delicate nose of red berry fruits. The palate shows a
texture that is ethereal yet fleshy with measured vinosity
and tension supporting aroma. Very long finish of red
berry fruits.
Price: € 90.00
http://www.champagne-bollinger.fr
Champagne Bollinger
+33 3 26 53 33 66
CHAMPAGNE PERRIER-JOUËT 97/100
D Brut Belle Epoque 2013 : Magnificent glistening
light gold. The nose is delicate yet expressive and
complex with a white fruit note, floral and biscuit touch.
The palate shows more of the same and is silkily textured
with remarkable tension and full-on aromas. Stunning.
Price: € 142.00
http://www.perrier-jouet.com
Champagne Perrier-Jouët
+33 3 26 53 38 00
CHAMPAGNE PERRIER-JOUËT 96/100
D Brut rosé Belle Epoque 2012 : Beautiful pale
orangy colour. The nose delivers a mix of toast and
citrus fruits. Wonderfully textured, very elegant palate
with the same aromas becoming more powerful through
to the finish. This is a rosé Champagne for fine dining
pairing with sweetbreads.
Price: € 250.00
http://www.perrier-jouet.com
Champagne Perrier-Jouët
+33 3 26 53 38 00
CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER 95/100
CR D Brut rosé : Beautiful pale orangy hue.
Deliciously aromatic nose midway between ripe
orange and biscuit notes. The palate is very silky and
echoes the citrus nose aromatics. Beautiful freshness on
the finish rekindles aromatic expression in this versatile
rosé Champagne.
Price: € 64.00
http://www.champagne-bollinger.fr
Champagne Bollinger
+33 3 26 53 33 66
CHAMPAGNE DRAPPIER
96/100
■ Brut Grande Sendrée 2010
CONV D Brilliant pale gold. Expressive, compelling
nose intermixing fresh fruits and a roasted coffee
touch. The attack on the palate is intense with lots of
character, weight and freshness. The finish is chiselled
and persistent with a saline touch. Art at its finest.
Price: € 82
PRESENTATION : The estate’s 57 hectares of vines are
located in the heart of the Côte des Bar, on Urville hill.
Planted by the Gallo-Romans in the early modern era, the
vines were some of the first to be farmed by Cistercian
monks from Clairvaux Abbey. Fast forward to the 20th
century and Maison Drappier’s claim to fame is that it was
the supplier of a prestigious neighbour, namely General
de Gaulle. Pinot noir accounts for the lion’s share of the
vineyards, with 70%, along with equal shares of
Chardonnay (15%) and Pinot Meunier. These are
complemented by Champagne’s heirloom grape varieties
that are Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Blanc Vrai and
Fromenteau. Maison Drappier produces very distinctive
Champagnes showing extremely consistent quality and
spending time in its splendid 12th-century vaulted cellars.
This is a top quality Champagne house which bowls us
over with this remarkable ‘Grande Sendrée 2010’ label.
Tel.: +33 3 25 27 40 15
E-mail: info@champagne-drappier.com
Website: http://www.champagne-drappier.com
CHAMPAGNE COLLET 95/100
D Brut 1er cru Esprit Couture 2012 : Lovely brilliant
light gold. The nose is extremely delicate and displays
red fruit, brioche and biscuit aromas. The palate offers
up a marvellous combination of density, freshness and
expression with intense, persistent, noble aromas.
Price: € 145.00
http://www.champagne-collet.com
Champagne Collet
+33 3 26 55 15 88
CHAMPAGNE DE SAINT-GALL 95/100
D Brut blanc de blancs grand cru Orpale 2008
: Beautiful brilliant yellow-gold. The nose is intense
yet delicate with toast tones and shows incredible
precision. Good freshness, intensity and finesse on
the palate. A superlative Champagne offering a great
rendition of its quality provenance.
http://www.de-saint-gall.com
Champagne de Saint-Gall
+33 3 26 57 94 22
CHAMPAGNE G.H. MUMM 95/100
D Brut blanc de blancs grand cru - RSRV - Cuvée
Reservée 2014 : Appealing pale gold with green tints.
The nose shows white flowers and meadow aromas
on first pour with more mineral scents after airing.
The palate is firmly rooted in the same, terroir-driven
aromatic spectrum. This is a top-flight Chardonnay
pairing with roast turbot.
Price: € 72.00
http://www.mumm.com
Champagne G.H. Mumm & Cie
+33 3 26 49 59 69
CHAMPAGNE GOSSET 95/100
D Brut Grand Blanc de Blancs : Brilliant, clear pale
hue. Delicate toast on the nose with chicory accents
and a subtle touch of pastry. The palate is silky yet
tense with aromas perfectly showcased by freshness.
Very purely styled.
Price: € 52.00
http://www.champagne-gosset.com
Champagne Gosset
+33 3 26 56 99 56
CHAMPAGNE MAURICE VESSELLE 95/100
D Extra brut grand cru Les Hauts Chemins 2011
: Beautiful clear, yellow-gold. Mature nose of berry
stone fruits. The palate is very full at point of entry with
pleasant softness and a tension that carries aroma over
considerable length. Set aside for delicacies.
http://www.champagnemauricevesselle.com
Champagne Maurice Vesselle
+33 3 26 57 00 81
CHAMPAGNE BESSERAT DE BELLEFON 94/100
D Brut blanc de blancs grand cru : Beautiful clear,
pale yellow. Stellar quality fruit on the nose which is
then augmented by elegant toast tones. Incredible
completeness, fullness, intensity and complex, persistent
aromas on the palate of this consummate Champagne.
Price: € 49.00
http://www.besseratdebellefon.com
Champagne Besserat de Bellefon, depuis 1843
+33 3 26 78 52 16
For a detailed explanation of scores and wine
colours and the meaning of symbols and abbreviations,
refer to the instructions mentionned on
page 125.
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WINTER 2021– GILBERT & GAILLARD – THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE