Champagne/Sparkling Wines

Moet & Chandon Brut Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 1998 -Exuding honey, vanilla and light coffee notes, this creamy Champagne Champagne straddles youth and maturity. Well-balanced, fine and vibrant. The coffee and vanilla notes will develop with age. Drink now through 2015.” –BS Reviewed by: Wine Spectator; Rating: 89

A stronger vintage than expected, the 1998 Dom Perignon exhibits aromas and flavors of lemon oil, orange rind, and brioche in a medium-bodied, zesty, rich, moderately intense style. It is far superior to either the 1993 or 1992. Readers should remember that the 1971 Dom Perignon Rose is still drinking exquisitely. I recently had the 1969 and 1970 Dom Perignons (From magnum), and both were drinking brilliantly. It makes one realize just how long-lived those wines can be. Production is confidential, but there must be hundreds of thousands of cases of Dom Perignon since it is available in most of the world’s luxury hotels and restaurants. Reviewed by: Wine Advocate; Rating: 92

Louis Roederer Brut ChampagneCristal 2000-This goes for personality and finesse. An assertive, honeyed style, with plenty of citrus flavors. Mature coffee and roasted nut accents are peeking through, with a robust structure and a dried citrus aftertaste. Drink now through 2025. 32,000 cases imported. –BS Reviewed by: Wine Spectator; Rating: 91

dried citrus aftertaste. Drink now through 2025. 32,000 cases imported. –BS Reviewed by: Wine Spectator; Rating: 91