Simply put, a “sparkling” wine is a wine with bubbles. However, “bubbles” just scratches the surface as the world of sparkling wines is large and diverse, with a dazzling array of wines produced all over the globe, each with their own unique personality. Sparkling wines range from very dry, to sweet and from a delicate [...]
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Wines for the End of the World
Although we can all rest assured that the world will not end on Friday–as predicted by the Mayans and other doomsdayers—we here at the Millésima office in Bordeaux began to discuss – if the world were ending tomorrow, what wine would you drink tonight? With a heated debate in the office and opinions flying we [...]
Moët et Chandon – The Diamond Collection
A champagne for celebrating: Champage is eponymous with celebration, and for the 2012 Christmas season the historic Champagne House of Moët et Chandon is celebrating by releasing The Diamond Collection— a collection that not only embodies luxury of champagne, but that expresses the permanence of the famous house from which it hails. The heart of [...]
Dom Pérignon 2003 by David Lynch
After more than a year of close collaboration, the prestigious Champagne house Dom Pérignon and the famous American filmmaker David Lynch have come together to create the cuvée “Dom Pérignon by David Lynch.” Dom Pérignon chose to collaborate with Lynch as they are of a kindred spirit—both exemplifying the qualities of “mystery, intensity, commitment, time, [...]
Veuve Clicquot – Le Fridge
Creativity, originality and, of course, a classic style are the hallmarks of the iconic Champagne House of Veuve Clicquot. One of their latest and perhaps their most unique packaging yet is “Le Fridge”- a gift that will make anyone’s eyes sparkle with delight. Nostalgia reins with 1950’s retro chic miniature fridge draped in a charming [...]
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Rosé
Since its founding in 1812, the Maison of Laurent-Perrier has been counted among the greatest champagne brands, enjoying an international fame. This success is cultivated by the Maison Laurent-Perrier thanks to an unfailing respect for traditions and values such as love of quality, the extreme consideration of their men and their wines and by carefully maintaining [...]
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Rosé
Since its creation in 1818 by the marriage of Elisabeth Salmon and Nicolas-François Billecart, the House of Billecart-Salmon has remained independently family owned, conserving 7 generations of know-how and the integrity and quality of its wines. The blend of the prestigious cuvées of Billecart-Salmon, with is Collection and Vintage ranges, is carefully achieved thanks to the [...]
Champagne Taittinger
The Dynasty of Taittinger : Pierre Taittinger, the founding member of Champagne Taittinger, first encountered and fell in love with the region of Champagne as a young officer during the First World War. After the war, his passion for wine and gastronomy drew him back to the region where he, along with his brother-in-law, plunged [...]
Champagne Krug
The crown jewel of Champagne: The name Krug is synonymous with prestige. Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, the reputation of the house has been built and maintained over centuries by the distinctive style and unparalleled quality of its champagnes. As the only House to produce five distinct prestige cuvées, many consider Krug the jewel [...]
Champagne Bollinger
An extraordinary champagne: Beyond being a great champagne, Bollinger is a great wine. It all begins in the vineyards where the highest quality standards are in place for only selecting the best grapes from the best plots. With 163 hectares, Bollinger owns and operates more than 60% of the vineyards which it needs: a unique [...]
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Dom Pérignon 2003 by David Lynch
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Robert Parker’s website • Bordeaux 2010 ► Saint-Estèphe
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Indispensable grands crus of the 2010 vintage
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Parker’s 2010 Saint Emilion Favourites
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Parker’s 2010 Pomerol Favourites
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Bordeaux En Primeur: Chateau Cheval Blanc 2012 prices released!
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Bordeaux En Primeur: three Saint Julien 2012 release and one Margaux
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Bordeaux En Primeur: Chateau La Conseillante 2012
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Bordeaux En Primeur 2012: Chateau Rauzan Gassies, Carbonnieux and Clos de Sarpe
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Bordeaux En Primeur 2012: Pomerol 2012
