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Fourny & Fils Grande Reserve 1er Cru Brut Vertus NV Champagne

This is your "no brainer, take to the party, nice bottle" of real Champagne. Fourny is a small producer that buys grapes from another branch of the family. This technically makes them negociants, but in spirit they are growers. The Grande Reserve, a blend or Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is dry, but not austere, and is sure to make you the hit of the party. - George

$40.00

Agrapart "7 Crus" Blanc de Blancs Brut Avize NV Champagne

Brothers Pascal & Fabrice Agrapart, are the fourth generation to farm and produce Champagne on their family's property. Grapes are grown with virtually no chemical intervention and harvested by hand. One parcel of the vineyard is actually plowed with a horse to avoid compacting the soil, therefore keeping it more alive. Every phase of production is done with attention to detail, respect for the land and the wines. The grapes for this bottling are selected from the family's holdings in the seven surrounding villages. The aromas are complex, more fruity than toasty. On the palate the wine shows a bit of pear or apple, and is fleshy enough to stand up to food. - -George

$38.25

Paul Bara Rose Brut Grand Cru Bouzy NV Champagne

A wonderful, forward, slightly flamboyant rose. The deep color makes some people think that it might be sweet, which it is not. There is a lot to like about this bottle. Our friend Anthony says it smells like frozen strawberries, which I think says enough to leave it at that. - George

$52. 50

Laherte Freres Brut Tradition Chavot NV Champagne

A blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, 40% of which is aged in used barrique. The flavors are complex and spicy, with real finesse and structure. Another great crowd pleaser.- -George

$38.25

Egly-Ouriet "Les Vignes de Vrigny"1er Cru Brut Vrigny NV Champagne

A remarkable wine made from old vines Pinot Meunier. Francis Egly is a meticulous grower/producer who makes Champagne of the highest quality.This is the only 100% Pinot Meunier that I have ever seen. Lively, crisp and delightfully fresh. Unfined and unfiltered, so vegan friendly. My friend Philippe says he could drink this for breakfast! - George

$78.75

Agrapart & Fils "Venus" Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Avize 2005 Champagne

Another exceptional grower/producer who is also organic. This wine comes from a tiny vineyard in Avize planted in 1959. It is farmed and harvested entirely by hand, with the exception of the horse,Venus, for whom the wine is named.100% Chardonnay. Voluminous and outgoing. This could age, if you are able to contain yourself. 250 cases made. -George

$128.00

Geoffroy "Volupte" 1er Cru Brut Marne 2006 Champagne

If you are looking for something exotic, yet refined; opulent, yet restrained; look no further. The Volupte is a very special wine made from an 80/20 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged in wooden vats. It is quite dry but delivers a complex, slightly decadent experience. Tastes best after a vigorous Tango. -George

$88.00

J. Lassalle Rose Brut 1er Chigny-Les-Roses NV Champagne

This delightful Champagne has a pale salmon color and has a subtle nose of red berry fruits. The texture is delicate with a fine, filigreed mousse. Lassalle tends to hold back the wines a bit longer than some houses (5 years in this case) so there is an integration and finesse that is really special. -George

$52.50

Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Grand Cru Bouzy 2000 Champagne

This is what they call "Blanc de Noirs." That is, 100%Pinot Noir, but not left in contact with the skins, so the juice is white. Blanc de Noirs tend to be more assertive and spicy. This mischievous Comtesse jumps out of the glass and messes up your hair. Enticing, exotic flavors with lots of finesse and elegance. - George

$92.00

Jacques Selosse "Initial" Blancs de Blanc Brut NV Champagne

Anselme Selosse is truly one of the pioneers of real, terroir driven Champagne. In 1980, when he took over his father's domain, he instituted organic practices and profoundly reduced yields. In the cellar he uses only indigenous yeasts and barrel ferments his base wine. The" Initial" is a blanc de blanc (100% Chardonnay) made from an assemblage of three vintages and aged 2 years in bottle. This will be a rambunctious, full flavored wine that may frighten traditionalists. If you want to try something rare and unique, this is for you. -George

$157.50 3 Bottles Left

Billecart-Salmon "Brut Reserve" NV Champagne

It would be hard to argue the continued quality from this impeccable producer. Now in their seventh generation, the family has property in several villages within Champagne as well as long term relationships with outside growers. Their house style generally leans toward elegance and pristine focus. This wine has the minerality, tiny bubbles, and fresh citrus notes that make it the wine to drink in your tux, and/or sparkly dress. - George

$50.00

Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV New Mexico

The rich and toasty character of this Blanc de Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged for two-year minimum, the palate is developed and shows rich complex flavors. The amazing berries aromas and the creamy texture play a leading role and create a great finesse. Winemaker's Note: A fine salmon color, aggressive mousse and a lovely fruity wine with plenty of immediate charm and toasty aromas. There is also an explosive juicy flavor of raspberry. - George

$15.75

Torre Oria Cava Brut NV Spain

Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne. Different grapes of course, in this case 100% Macabeo (also known as Viura in Rioja). The result here is dry and fresh with a surprising level of complexity. -George

$10.50

Parigot & Richard "Parigot"Cremant de Bourgogne Rose NV France

Not Champagne, but from a region known for the excellence of it's wines, namely, Burgundy. All Pinot Noir. Dry and flavorful. - George

$25.50

Sommariva Conegliano Prosecco NV Italy

A SLW favorite! Imported by Kermit Lynch, this is as crisp and clean as it gets!
Lemon verbena & delicate citrus aromatics combine with Granny Smith apple flavors- lifted by gentle minerality. The ultimate aperitif. - April

$13.50

The Chook Sparkling Shiraz NV Australia

LIQUID CRACK. - Randy

$18.50

Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Brut NV France

Perhaps the best French sparkling wines in its class. Limoux is in southern France's Languedoc region. They were making sparkling wine here when the guys in Champagne were still trying to get the bubbles out. Dry, clean and refreshing. -George

$13.75

Domaine Allimant Laugnier Cremant d' Alsace NV France

When it doesn't have to be CHAMPAGNE from CHAMPAGNE, this is your first stop for pink bubbly under $20. Plenty of red fruit flavors are in evidence here. This is made by the same method used in Champagne and produces a dry, friendly 100% Pinot Noir rose. -George

$18.50