Very sexy 'mama just baked 'em' apple pie characters - granny smith and warm bready, yeasty ones, and some tinglingly fresh citrus just to spark you up.
Very persistent and fine bubbles in the glass. The bouquet is refined and refreshing with intense aromas of pear, nectarine, citrus zest and white florals underlined by notes of fresh bread.
As with the likes of Krug, aging and fermentation in French oak is a key factor. The oak and lengthy time on lees deliver a rich, flavoursome expression.
The wine is youthful in appearance coloured pale straw with a green hue, while the bead is fine and consistent.
100% Pinot Noir fruit, this smart vintage rosé shows a fragrant, hazelnut-tinged nose of rose petal and strawberry and a palate of smooth, Pinot-induced opulence. Signs off with a dry finish.
Rescue this innocent bottle of Piper from the clutches of, well, anyone else but you! Her pretty little jacket will keep her pre-chilled self cool for the getaway.
A real festival of red fruits, with flavours of blackberries, raspberries, redcurrants, and strawberries,that delicately linger and give off a feeling of lightness and conviviality.
Giraud use very little additional sulphur, and in future disgorgements we are likely to see these reduced further. All of their champagnes are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
The approachably-priced Piper Cuvée Brut bursts with citrus juiciness and rich, yeasty notes, a mouthful of vibrancy and freshness that excites and invigorates
One of the worlds biggest-selling champagnes. A nose of citrus, peach and vanilla enhanced by Mumms trademark biscuity nuances, a silky, mouthfilling mousse and a lovely fresh, lingering finish.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
The Laurent-Perrier NV style is defined by the high proportion of Chardonnay that provides a natural purity, freshness and elegance. Delicate yet complex!
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
Perrier-Jouëts Enchanted Nature Case reveals a distinctive and imaginative pattern created by designer Tord Boontje. The designer has developed a unique pattern of an enchanted garden.
Most articulate and finely behaved liquor, this, with creamy fruit flavours, a delicate yet well-defined perfume and plenty of yeasty weight on the palate. Head of a pin balance, and just as angelic.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits.
A sustainably grown Marlborough Pinot Gris, pale with golden touches in colour, with delicate aromas of rockmelon, green tea and lime that yield to additional layers of pear and Turkish delight.
A delicate cherry colour with a hint of copper. The mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose, there are aromas of red fruits. On the palate, this wine is powerful, vinous and is well balanced. The finish is rich, fresh, elegant and long lasting. 89 points Winespectator.
95/100 | Antonio Galloni - "A head-turning beauty, the 1996 Dom Ruinart Rosé boasts gorgeous, resonant fruit to match its considerable structure and intensity. Although quite pretty and expressive, the 1996 has enough balance to develop gracefully in bottle for years to come. Drink 2014-2024"
