Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial
$104.99
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Magnum
$194.99
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
$91.99
Leclerc Briant Saignee Rose Champagne
$169.99
Lucien Muzard Pommard
$103.99
Domaine Lucien Muzard & Fils is run by the dedicated duo of brothers Claude and Hervé Muzard, the ninth generation to manage this family estate that traces its history back to 1645. The village of Santenay is not only where they hang their hats, but also home to their largest concentration of vineyards, which average 55 years of age, including 1er Crus Maladière and Gravières as well as villages-level Champs Claude - situated right next to Chassagne’s Morgeot - from which they produce both Santenay Rouge and Santenay Blanc (a beautiful “poor man’s Chassagne” in anyone’s book!). Over the years, the brothers have amassed an enviable assortment of prime terroirs in the neighbouring villages of Maranges — one of the top values in their rouge lineup — as well as in Puligny, Chassagne and Meursault, including the stony, cool terroir of Les Meix Chavaux.
In the vineyards, they are devout in their commitment to working naturally and they incorporate both organic and biodynamic principles in their farming. Claude and Hervé aim to be as delicate as possible when handling the grapes. All fruit is hand-harvested in small 10 kg cases, and then sorted and mostly de-stemmed. Recently however the brothers have begun incorporating some whole cluster fermentation for the reds to add some complexity and freshness. The wines ferment with their native yeasts in temperature-controlled wooden fermenting tanks, and cuvaison typically lasts about two weeks before pressing, settling and then placing them into mostly used barrels. They have recently added foudres, which were uniquely present in the village during their grandparents’s generation. This is both a nod to tradition as well as a genuine interest in how the wines will evolve in larger oak vessels.
Antech Blanquette de Limoux Brut
$28.99
This family-owned producer is one of the most prolific in the Languedoc. Antech (pronounced AWN-tesh) is an incredible value, a beautiful, well-balanced sparkling wine that is a wonderful alternative for anyone who doesn't have the budget for Champagne. A blend of mostly Chardonnay, with some Chenin Blanc and Mauzac, this beauty is aged on the lees and has gorgeous honeyed apple and peach notes.
Selbach-Oster Sekt Brut Riesling
$44.99
Germany's answer to Champagne, and such fantastic quality, especially considering the price! "This is lovely stylish fizz, what one would hope for (though not expect) from sparkling Riesling: class, clarity, finesse, the opposite of coarseness or brashness; this is really demure and graceful and pretty," according to Terry Theise, skurnik.com.
Meerendal Cape Loft Blend
$35.99
Meerendal’s wine heritage started in 1702, when sixty thousand vines were planted on the current site. The Coertze family purchased the estate in 2004 and in doing so became became part of the prestigious history of the region. The property is situated close to Cape Town in aicool- climate location (by SA standards) with fertile and predominately clay soils. The variety of elevations and orientations of the landscape, close proximity to the ocean with constant winds and a Mediterranean climate, makes the terroir ideal for cultivation of grapes. The original cellar was built in 1943 but has been thoroughly modernized in recent years. The wine is a blend of Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 14 months in new and used French Oak. It displays layers of red/blue fruit (plums, cherries, raspberries) with tannic structure that coats the entire palate..
Benjamin Bridge NV
$46.99
One of Canada's most lauded wines! The critics have nothing but rave reviews for this well-priced sparking wine from Nova Scotia's wonderful Benjamin Bridge winery. "Canada's best sparkling wine," says one. "The most complete and flawless sparkling wine I have ever reviewed," says Wine Diva Daenna Van Mulligan. And here's what Anthony Gismondi from the Vancouver Sun has to say: "Mind-blowing sparkling wines that would challenge any highly rated French Champagne.”