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$31.95 – Joseph Drouhin Chablis Drouhin-Vaudon 2019
What do I think: Golden in colour with flavourful aroma to the nose, refreshing, extra dry with a solid finish. What the Experts say: Straw yellow color; green apple, mineral and lemon aromas; medium body and dry; good length to finish.
$28.95 – Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2018
What do I think: They don’t call Chablis the Champagne of Chardonnay for nothing! That much more than just Chardonnay for a few bucks more. Light and crisp, full of flavors. What the Experts say: The 2018 Chablis Sainte Claire (Organic) offers terrific depth and...
$19.00 – Chateau Pesquie Le Paradou Viognier 2018
What do I think: Solid in aromas, flavour and deep in colour, a very interesting taste. An ideal wine with a salad before the main course. What the Experts say: Golden colour with silvery glints, clear and bright. Nose of white flowers, white fruits (peach). In...
$22.95 – Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne
What you can expect: A delightful and refreshing, fruity sparkling wine with a hint of citrus and spice. A blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay from one of the originals in the crafting of sparkling wines. Perfect breakfast bubbles or afternoon delight.
$45.95 – Champagne Victoire Brut Rose
What you can expect: A toasty, robust, dry Champagne at an incredibly great price! Aromas of toast and apple from a classic Champagne blend of pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
$174.55 – Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne 1,500 ml
What do I think: Great tasting, crisp and refreshing. What the Experts say: made from Pinot Noir grapes displays aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, flint, sour cherry and citrus. Made for fine dining, it will delight with rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic.
$21.95 – Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Brut Rosé Crémant de Bourgogne
What the Experts say: Founded in 1877, Bouillot was one of the first to experiment with the crafting of sparkling Burgundy wine. This blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chardonnay is ever delightful, fruity and dry with pretty strawberry, citrus and a touch of spice. Sip...
$22.95 – Gérard Bertrand Thomas Jefferson Brut Rosé Crémant de Limoux
This was one of Carolyn’s recommendations a few months back and as soon as I picked up the bottle and read the back indicating that Pinot Noir was part of the blend, I did not hesitate in picking up half a dozen bottles. What the Experts say: This blend, built around...
$99.95 – Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Brut Rose Champagne
It’s Christmas time, if you are not going to splurge for that special someone or special family members now, you probably never will. Sooo just do it, splurge and share this refreshing bubbly which just so happens to be the #1 rose Champagne in the world! What the...
$19.95 – ANTECH – Limoux – EMOTION
From the original birthplace of sparkling wine in France – circa 1544. An intriguing pale color, not White, and not Rose. Fresh and delicate nonetheless a blend of predominately Chardonnay with a hint of Pinot Noir. This mixed bag of fruit, berries oranges and...
$21.95 – Louis Bouilliot Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rose
With a name like that how could you not think it is as good as Champagne? Full of flavor to the nose and to taste. Delightful medium bodied lip smacker with hints a red berries. A great bubbly finish. Unbelievable value. Just added a dozen to my stash.
$72.85 – Veuve Clicquot Brut
Santa happened to be in town and it was a very nice treat to share with a special friend over Christmas. Certainly this has fine fruity bubbles with a medium to full body finish. The question here is – at $73 is it three times as good or flavourful as the many other...
$19.95 – Laboure-Gontard: Cremant De Bourgone Brut
Made of 100% Pinot Noir in the traditional method of Champagne. Medium bodied, refreshing rose. Fresh scent of red fruits and citrus ending in a lovely, long finish. Perfect pre-turkey drink. I will be picking up a few more bottles of this one!
$19.95 – Carte Noire Rosé (Provence)
What do I think: A good friend brought this over and the next day I bought six! Learned something about Rose. The good stuff comes from Provence, France. Very pleasing in every which way! What the Experts say: This blend of Grenache and Cinsault has long been a...
$18.95 – Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé – ONE AND DONE
What the Experts say: A classically styled blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The eye-catching bottle is pretty, but it takes a back seat to the complex, vibrant red fruit, citrus and herbal tones in this crisp delight. Perfect for sipping, or with mildly spiced...
$15.75 – Château Roubine La Vie En Rose Rosé 2017
They make great rosé in Provence in their sleep, but rarely at this price. This soft-salmon-pink blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren is harvested at night to help lock in the luscious fruit of this rosé—one with wafts of raspberry, strawberry, rose petals and...
