Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Champagne

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97 Billecart-Salmon 2008 Cuvée Nicolas François (Champagne). A blend of fruit from mainly Grand Cru vineyards, this beautiful Champagne is now fully mature. With toasty characters, touches of fresher fruit and taut acidity, the wine has a little spice from wood fermentation. It is a great Champagne ready to drink. Billecart Salmon USA. —R.V.

abv: 12% Price: $250

97 Lanson 2008 Clos Lanson This is from a single vineyard of Chardonnay on the edge of Reims. With its fine age and rich acidity, it is well-balanced, ripe and touched by spice. Drink now. Terlato Wines International. . —R.V.

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