After winning a number of pole positions in previous years, Dom Pérignon won the jackpot again- The 2020 winner is Dom Pérignon 2008
FINE Champagne magazine, the only international publication devoted to champagne and tastingbook.com, the world’s largest wine information source, announce their list of the ‘100 Best Champagnes for 2020’.
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1. De Castelnau Extra Brut NV This Champagne is no exception to the rule when it comes to long lees maturation, the signature style of the House ofCastelnau. This cuvée is the result of much research to find a refined balance between maturity and freshness. Chardonnay reins amongst the sublime fruit of the two red grapes. Delicate grilled notes evolve into arom... |
TOP 10 Vintage Blend Champagnes in 2020
1. Alfred Gratien Vintage 2006 This wine is pale gold in colour At first, the nose is led by toasted almonds and russet apples, which then evolves aromatically to offer floral notes and hints of iris, orange blossom and citrus zest This Champagne's texture is reminiscent of lace the body is svelte, vibrant and accompanied by a fine acidity It finishes delicately with ... |
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1. Dom Pérignon 2008 2008 was dominated by grey, overcast skies – an exception in a decade characterized by bold, generous sunshine. Just when the harvest was getting underway, the weather conditions were finally perfect: blue skies and prolonged north-northeasterly winds. The grapes were riper than anyone dared hope, and had truly outstanding balance. The vines were in... |
1. Henriot Rosé NV
Crafted by adding pinot noir red wine to the blend, this Champagne expresses the very best of Montagne de Reims pinot noir (50%) and meunier (10%), while preserving the fresh mineral character of chardonnay (40%).
Henriot Brut Rosé also contains precious reserve wines which make up 35% of the blend. Every bottle is then left to rest in the cool, calm surrounds of our c...
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1. Dom Pérignon Rosé 2006 Dom Pérignon Rosé is a tribute to Pinot Noir. To work with Pinot Noir continually requires excellence and humility. In that regard, Dom Pérignon Rosé is a paradox to the point of contradiction as it is the perfect balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. |
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1. Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV Henriot Blanc de Blancs is the cornerstone of Henriot’s signature style showcasing minerality and complexity. It is testament to the sheer virtuosity of the Champagne House with its Premier and Grand Crus vineyards and its rich history, which is inextricably linked to its prestigious chardonnay terroirs. Crafted from a majority blend... |
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1. Ruinart Dom Ruinart 2007 AN HOMAGE TO THE RUINART TASTE 2007 is an extraordinary vintage, and one of the very few in Champagne when the harvest began in August. After a sunny and very warm spring, the months of June, July and August brought rather gloomy weather and heavy rainfall. The blend is 100% Chardonnay exclusively from Grand Cr... |
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1. Edouard Brun Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Aÿ NV Champagne Edouard Brun is a small but perfectly formed, family owned House in the prestigious, Grand Cru village of Aÿ . Producing around 250,000 bottles annualy, they have the benefit both of the high quality of their own vineyards (accounting for around half their production) and grower contracts that permit a larger scal... |
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1. De Castelnau Extra Brut NV This Champagne is no exception to the rule when it comes to long lees maturation, the signature style of the House ofCastelnau. This cuvée is the result of much research to find a refined balance between maturity and freshness. Chardonnay reins amongst the sublime fruit of the two red grapes. Delicate grilled notes evolve into aromas of ... |
TOP 10 Grower Champagnes in 2020
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