John Saker’s Top 10 Bubbles for 2018

Marion-Bosser Premier Cru Brut 2008 scores 1st out of 46 champagnes!  John says that he and his fellow tasters instantly fell under the spell of this champagne.  It was  head and shoulders above the rest!

We are absolutely thrilled as we also think this is gorgeous champagne!

Check out the article here

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/109235695/christmas-taste-test-top-10-champagnes

 

Prepare to be wowed!

Champagne Marion-Bosser Premier Millesime 2008 is due to arrive in the next week.  This is a truly a spectacular champagne!  Don’t just take my word for it, see what Ian Ganble, Master Sommelier has to say.

Having visited the tightly knit Marion-Bosser family during my recent travels, I can confidently say I’m both a subscriber to their classic ‘Burgundian’ philosophies and an avid supporter of their delicious micro-production wines. Marion-Bosser’s 2008 is a resounding achievement that can rival almost any Champagne you want to throw at it—they have the terroir, traditional style, and forbearance needed to craft a world-class vintage Champagne (something they manage to release at a ridiculously affordable price).  Read on…https://www.sommselect.com/?product=marion-bosser-premier-cru-millesime-2008

Cuisine Awards 2018

Jean Josselin Champagnes awarded again! 

Cuvee Des Jean was awarded 4.5 stars best buy at $45.

Blanc de Blancs Millesime 2013 awarded 4 stars.

It’s fantastic to have the recognition as they are deserving.  The Cuvee des Jean for the second year in a row.  Both of these champagnes are fabulous and delicious drinking. Cheers!

Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier 100 point scale

Here is Cameron’s 100-point scale

the 100-point scale:

  • 95-100 Classic: a great wine
  • 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style
  • 85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities
  • 80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine
  • 75-79 Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws
  • 50-74 Not recommended

Cameron recently reviewed a few of our champagnes and here are the scores

Jean Josselin Blanc de Blancs 2013 – 93/100

Marion-Bosser Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru NV – 95/100

Marion-Bosser Rose Brut Premier Cru NV – 95/100 (shipment due later this year)

Christian Senez Cuvee Renoir Brut NV – 93/100

John Saker’s top 10 bubblies for 2017

We were recently invited to submit some champagnes for blind tastings and judging by John Saker and two top Wellington Sommeliers, Maciej Zimny (Noble Rot) and Kate Hutchison (Capitol). They blind-tasted 37 champagnes in all, 11 of which were rosés. There were five vintage wines entered; the rest were non-vintage. Prices ranged from $140 per bottle to $39.95.

We are extremely thrilled to say that our Marion Bosser Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV Premier Cru came in the top 10.  We know this is a fabulous champagne and we love it but this is what these three guru’s had to say:

“For something a little off-piste, try the Marion Bosser Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV Premier Cru NV (#9). This is an elegant, charming 100 per cent chardonnay style which offers excellent value (go to threefrenchvines.com).”

Check out the full article here:   https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/reviews/99683071/john-sakers-top-10-bubblies-for-2017

If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying this delicious champagne, what on earth are you waiting for!!!!!!!

Acknowledging Etienne Calsac’s Glorious Champagne!

While we think Etienne’s Champagne is superb it is fantastic to hear that “La Revue du Vin de France” which is probably the most serious wine magazine in France recently did an article on Etienne Calsac and his fabulous champagne.  The article describes how Etienne created the Estate, saying the champagne is good and L’Echappée Belle is great quality for the price. It says” lock it in your cellar before it’s too late!”
It’s all go for this innovative Champagne maker who has been listed in Peter Liem’s book, Champagne Guide. (US wine critic for Champagne).   The icing on the cake gaining a new prestigious client in Paris ” Hotel Georges V” 3 Michelin Stars.

Corks Away!

Looks like someone has had a whole lot of fun here!  Something about corks, the colour, the smooth texture and the fragrance of the champagne.  I know people always become animated when they hear that certain “pop” that only a champagne bottle can make.  I think it makes people happy and excited.  If we were strict purists we wouldn’t really want that “pop” but I think sometimes it sets the mood and besides it’s fun.  Nothing beats firing a cork from a bottle off the balcony grand prix style!

 

Champagne Monmarthe Coup de Coeur wins Gold

Earlier this year this Premier Cru NV champagne won Gold at the Sakura Woman’s Wine Awards in Japan.  Congratulations Monmarthe!

This is certainly well deserved as this is a superbly sophisticated champagne oozing with style.  Ok, if you haven’t guessed it, I confess to this being one of my favorites.  It’s dry and delicious!