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Guy Charlemagne Blanc de Blancs Reserve Brut NV

The Reserve Brut cuvée is from the Le Mesnil sur Oger and Oger, Côte des Blancs terroir, both with their limestone soils. This brut champagne is made solely with Chardonnay from our 100% Grand Crus. A champagne where lightness and finesse play the lead role, made from a reserve wine blend and light dosage at around 8 grams per litre. This gives it longevity and subtle aromas. Vinified in thermo regulated stainless steel and matured between two and three years in our underground cellars, the Cuvée Reserve Brut is a harmonious wine, wholesome, full-bodied with very mineral aromas. It possesses an elegance and vivacity which will allow for the best pairings but it will be particularly appreciated as an aperitif.

Pale yellow color, steady stream of fine bubbles, bright. Very citrusy nose, where acacia and rose water balance each other out. Creamy mouth with an exceptional length, the citrus notes (lime and pink grapefruit) give it freshness before melting into notes of fresh hazelnuts and yeasty brioche. This wine will be appreciated both during aperitif or with an appetizer of warm oysters. 

Award(s)
Gold Medal @ The Berliner Wine Trophy 2012
Gold Medal @ International Wine Guide 2012
Gold Medal @ Concours Winevents for Aisa 2011

Food Pairing: Oysters raw or cooked au gratin; Citrus tart, sorbet or mousse; Fresh seafood.

BODEGAS Toro Albala Don PX Gran Reserva 1987 

94  Points Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate, Apr 2016 :

Each year they select a number of single vintage, sweet PX wines to be bottled, the first of which (besides the young wine) is the 1987 Don Px Gran Reserva in 2016 - a wine aged in American oak casks for some 28 years. These wines are almost indestructible, so the drinking windows are mostly academic. This showcases the classical aromas and palate of an old PX from Montilla, strong notes of dark chocolate, dried figs and plums, raisins and sweet spices; the dense, thick and persistent palate where the 380 grams of unfermented sugar are not noticeable, as they are balanced by good acidity that also gets concentrated by age. This is probably the densest of all the wines I tasted today, and there is a distinct, perfumed, almost floral note here (is it violet pastille?), which makes it extremely attractive. It's also the most drinkable of all these old vintages, very balanced within its sweet profile, with marked flavors (also licorice and black olives) that stay in your mouth for one minute. Exotic and exuberant. This is incredibly young and lively, and very good value for the age and quality it delivers. 52,000 liters bottled. 

產區：D.O. Montilla-Moriles, Spain

品種: 100% Pedro Ximénez

釀酒 : Selected lots of Pedro Ximénez are destined for oak barrels, sealed and left for decades in single-vintage state. After a minimum of 25 years, thereby becoming a Gran Reserva, vintages are selected for release only when they have attained classical character. Opaque, black mahogany color with a caramel-like bite.

釀酒師: Antonio Sánchez Romero

酒精:  17% 

酒莊： BODEGAS TORO ALBALÁ, Founded in 1844, occupying Aguilar de la Frontera's former power station in 1922. In 1970 Toro Albalá was the first Montilla producer to commercialize bottled dessert Pedro Ximénez and remains the world's only specialist in 100% Vintage PX. Impeccable and authentic Fino, Amontillado and Oloroso containing only the natural alcohol from fermentation are produced by the classic solera method. 

產區：Champagne, France 品種：60% Chardonnay, 40 % Pinot Noir and some small additions of Pinot Meunier 《神之水滴》第二十五期介紹，葡萄酒界享負盛名的Rothschild家族兩大龍頭法國酒莊Château Lafite和Château Mouton，再加上家族中的Baron Edmond de Rothschild男爵一同攜手合作打造的品牌香檳。Rated 92 points by Wine Spectator: Well-knit, integrating a firm backbone of acidity and a fine, lightly creamy texture with flavors of patisserie apple, pastry, blanched almond and meringue. A smoky hint of minerality gains momentum on the finish.

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產區：Catalunya, Spain 品種：Chardonnay, Parellada, Macabeo The winery behind Jaume Serra Cristalino was founded in 1943 by distinguished enologist Jaume Serra Guell. It is located in the Garraf subdivision of the Denominacion de Origen Penedés, the largest wine growing area in Catalonia. Jaume Serra lies within the “El Padruel” estate in the Mediterranean Coastal town of Vilanova y la Geltru, some 50 kilometers south of Barcelona. Wine making began on this property in 1947. The winery underwent renovations in 1984 and then again in 1997, after the J. García Carrión family purchased the property. Made by traditional method and aged for 18 months at the winery it has developed layers and nuances far beyond its’ modest price-point… aromas of green olives, apples, chalky minerality are followed by a bone-dry palate of creamy/mousse-like bubbles and lingering flavors of green apple and lemon zest. Great balance and structure – it has power to handle complex food and sophistication to be sublime on it’s own. Certainly appeals to an older palate as youngsters may find it too dry on its own. Awards: Bronze Medal: International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010 Bronze Medal: International Wine and Spirits Competition 2012 Bronze Medal: Challenge International Du Vin 2014 Value Brand Of The Year: Wine & Spirits Magazine (4x) Best Value: Wine Spectator Best Buy: Wine Enthusiast Magazine