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95 Krug NV Grande Cuvée 169ème Edition Brut (Champagne). Pinot richness dominates this Champagne. It gives the dense texture as well as the ripe white fruits that show signs of toastiness as they mature. This full-bodied Champagne is ready to drink. Moët Hennessy USA. —R.V.
abv: 12.5% Price: $195
95 Lanson NV Le Black Label Réserve Brut (Champagne). Extra aging has given this Champagne a toasty character. It also has the typical Lanson steely edge that gives great structure and freshness at the end. Drink now. Terlato Wines International. —R.V.
abv: 12.5% Price: $70
94 Chanoine NV Tsarine Cuvée Orium Extra Brut (Champagne). This ripe, creamy wine is an equal blend of the three major Champagne grapes. Showing a touch of maturity, the wine is moving easily from fresh fruits to hints of toast and layers of spice. Drink now. Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits. —R.V.
abv: 12% Price: $60
94 Lanson NV Le Blanc de Blancs Brut (Champagne). This dry Champagne is beautifully textured, with great minerality and no signs of aging despite seven years in the bottle. The taut, tight character will soften over the next year. Drink from mid-2022. Terlato Wines International. —R.V.
abv: 12.5% Price: $75
94 Le Brun de Neuville NV Au Bout du Chemin Rosé Extra Brut (Champagne). Part of a range of single-vineyard Champagnes from this producer, this is a beautifully structured wine. With richness and spice to balance the intense texture, this bottling is still young and eagerly vibrant. Drink from 2022. K&L Wine Merchants. —R.V.
abv: 12% Price: $118
Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs has produced this classic, mineral and tight-textured Champagne. With its low dosage and emphasis on white fruits and structure, the wine is still young and fresh. This
