Sparkling

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Pra family’s cantina and vineyards sit at one of the highest points in the appellation, some 1,500 feet above sea level. Vineyards face east/northeast on the slopes of the Monte Calvarina, an inactive volcano; thus soils are...

95 points Wine & Spirits"In modern Champagne, any color that might bleed from the skins into the juice is usually filtered out, so the wine is clear. In this traditional style, Delphine Vesselle allows the ripe Pinot Noir grapes from her vineyards in...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Domaine Durdon-Bouval is located in Vincelles in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. Ludovic and Sandie are the 4th generation of winegrowers, the first in organic farming. The farm extends over 3 hectares on the hills most...

90 points Wine Spectator"This sleek sparkler is expressive with its floral apple and toasty cinnamon aromas and crisp, layered flavors of lime and mineral."

Jancis Robinson"85% is from the 2018 vintage, which was vinified in stainless-steel tanks. 15% is from the 2017 vintage, vinified in five-year-old French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation in bottle was for 12 months.Bright pale greenish gold. Really...

93 points Vinous"The NV Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Quintessence du Pinot Noir is a beautiful, resonant wine with tons of Bouzy textural richness. Small red berry, dried herbs, crushed flowers and spice fill out the wine's frame effortlessly. Readers...

Vinous Reverie NotesPaques’ vineyards are located exclusively in premier cru appellations, all situated on a vast, chalky plateau known as the Grande Montagne de Reims — which is where most of Champagne’s premiers crus originate...

Vinous Reverie NotesReichsrat von Buhl has been a family-owned winery for more than 150 years, and has belonged to the circle of the most prestigious wineries in Germany for just as long. Since it was founded in 1849, Reichsrat von Buhl has made its...

Vinous Reverie NotesFurmint sourced from the acclaimed Henye vineyard. Clay and rock of volcanic origin (various Rhyolite Tuffs). Biodynamically farmed since 2008, certification in 2012 vintage. Inspired by Huët’s revered...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"Absolutely delicious, this elegant, fragrant wine offers enticing aromas of violet, red berry, citrus and baking spice. The bone-dry, foaming palate delivers strawberry, raspberry and red cherry, accented with cinnamon and...

Vinous Reverie NotesRadice or Roots is produced using the "Ancestral Method" where the wine goes through a second fermentation inside the bottle, much like in Champagne but without the dosage and disgorgement. This method is often known as "Pet Nat" and...

92 points Wine & Spirits"Jacky Blot makes this wine from his old-vine fruit that’s not ripe enough to produce his Triple Zéro (recommended above). The rigorous selection of clean grapes and the winemaking process is similar, though this...