The 1996 vintage for Champagne is considered one of the greatest modern vintages, characterized by an exceptional combination of high ripeness and high acidity in the grapes. A warm summer concentrates the sugars, followed by cool northerly winds and cold September nights preserving the high acidity. The grapes achieved record levels of both ripeness (around 10 degrees potential alcohol) and acidity (around 10 g/l), a rare "10/10" phenomenon that had never been seen before. It displayed remarkable potential, and the finest cuvées realized that potential after extended cellaring. With a few new additions, we are delighted to present the following selection...

Nicolas Potel started out with a successful negotiant business in 1996 and has since been known to produce some of the most best-valued Burgundies. He developed an extensive sourcing network for high-quality grapes and the skills to produce fantastic Burgundies at excellent price tags. Due to financial hardship, he decided to sell his business to the Cottin brothers of Labouré-Roi in 2004 and continued to produce wines under the label until he set up a new label Roche de Bellene in 2008 to continue his negotiant business in Beaune. With the new label, Nicolas Potel has been aggressively working on biodynamic methods in which...

Champagne Boërl & Kroff was created by two friends Patrick Sabaté and Stéphane Sésé and debuted with the release of their 1995 vintage. The champagne house was previously run by the De Gaulle family who produced Champagne Drappier, the house that used to provide for King Louis XVI and a favorite of General Charles de Gaulle, and in December 2019, Stéphane Sésé solely took the reins. All Boërl & Kroff cuvees are produced following traditional vinification methods using only quality ingredients and only in a good vintage. The wines are made with the assistance of Michel Drappier. The Boërl & Kroff vintage wines are aged for a...

Louis Roederer Philippe Starck Brut Nature is one of the best bargains in the market among all Champagne collaboration with artists and this is only produced in fantastic vintages. The Champagne started from Vintage 2006 that world-famous French artist and designer Philippe Starck has collaborated with Louis Roederer and he was in-charge of the label design, giftbox packaging as well as blending of the Champagne, offering its drinkers a multi-dimensional experience to enjoy this brilliant Champagne.  This Champagne was awarded a massive score at 97pts by Gilbert & Gaillard. I have spotted a parcel of Louis Roederer Philippe Starck Brut Nature Millesime 2006 and trust this is an outstanding Champagne to consider. It...

With a rich history spanning over 28 generations since the Clerget family settled in the village of Volnay in 1268. Domaine Yvon Clerget underwent a significant transformation in 1983 when Yvon Clerget took charge and changed the name to Domaine Yvon Clerget. In 2015, Yvon's son Thibaud assumed control of the family business, ushering in a new era of winemaking approach and revitalizing the estate's reputation. Thibaud has pursued a distinct style that combines elegance, delicacy, and terroir transparency. Under Thibaud's leadership, the estate has been expanded to a total of 10 hectares in July 2022. He adopted a contemporary winemaking approach...