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An easy weekend from London, the Champagne region has countless welcoming cellars to visit, both big and small. We pottered our way through the picturesque grand cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne. All three areas are unique both in terms of geography and the 
This New Year’s Eve, when you are looking for a bottle of bubbly to share with your loved ones, spend the couple of extra bucks and get a bottle of Bolly… you won’t be disappointed! 
He says: Simple, boring, and a short finish. Damn, this sucked. She says: A most uninspiring wine not worthy of its $27 price tag. 
He says: …this wine had a much better structure, both acidic and tannic than the Pinot Noir from the same producer. She says: Life is too short to drink boring wine when there are so many interesting wines out there to explore! 
He says: Last year, this was impossible to find locally, but Marquis seems to have some stock of this year’s release. Buy now. Enjoy tomorrow. She says: What makes this Rosé special (other than its honeymoon status) is that it has a savoury quality that balances its fruit and floral elements. 
He says: This is an intense wine, showing depth and balance beyond any Viognier I’ve ever had. Definitely a 5-star wine, and something that any curious wine lover needs to experience. She says: This is one of the those wines that I will be talking about for years to come. 
He says: Lots of earth and barnyard to keep the funky drinkers happy. She says: The aromas on this wine were almost overwhelming to start. |
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