| Winery/Wine | Price | Region | Avg Score | Worst Score | Best Score | Rank |
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| Bollinger
NV Brut Champagne Special Cuvée |
$29.99 | Champagne | 4.111 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
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Wine Spectator 91 (of possible 100), Reviewed Oct 31, 2002 A combination of freshness and maturity highlight this medium-bodied bubbly. The flavors evoke toast, nuts and citrus, while the vivid acidty keeps it all focused. Drink now through 2004. 9,000 cases imported. Wine Enthusiast 90 (of possible 100), Reviewed Dec 15, 2001 As usual, this sturdy nonvintage sparkler delivers Bollinger's patented three Bs: broadness, boldness and bread. Rich and full of apples and spice, this is epitome of a stylish Champagne. Ample toast and lots of depth support the rich, creamy palate. It is as sure a thing as there is in the world of Champagne. |
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| Bollinger
1995 Brut Champagne Grande Année |
$62.99 | Champagne | 4.222 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Wine Spectator 95 (of possible 100), Reviewed Nov 15, 2002 Brilliant. Very distinctive aromas of coconut and vanilla, with oxidation adding complexity, followed by fresh citrus, oatmeal and honey notes. It's all displayed on a firm, powerful structure that needs time to integrate all the elements. Classy finish. A statement. Drink now through 2010. 850 cases |
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| Piper-Heidsieck
NV Brut Champagne |
$25.99 | Champagne | 3.556 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Wine Spectator 91 (of possible 100), Reviewed Oct 15, 2002 A well-rounded, balanced sparkler, showing hazelnut, citrus and honey flavors, augmented by toast, well-integrated with the medium-bodied weight and lively structure. Drink now through 2004. 50,000 cases imported. |
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| Piper-Heidsieck
1995 Brut Champagne |
$47.99 | Champagne | 4.667 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
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Wine Spectator 91 (of possible 100), Reviewed Oct 31, 2002 Fine depth and harmony. This Champagne offers freshness, showing ripe, almost candied fruit, citrus and honey on a light, well-integrated framework. Delicious now. Drink now through 2004. 500 cases imported. Wine Enthusiast 87 (of possible 100), Reviewed Dec 15, 2001 "A toast and caramel sexpot" is what one reviewer called this 1995 Champagne; others found more fruit to like than smoldering, dark flavors. Its nose shows fragrant, fresh green-gardeny notes, plus some lime and lemon; on the palate, toast and tart citrus flavors stand out on a lean mouthfeel. Finish is long and tart, with cherry and lemon accents. |
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