From an extraordinary vintage for Chardonnay, this beautiful wine displays great vigor and depth simultaneously. Definitely one to purchase by the case to watch it evolve. Brilliant silver/gold in the glass, the wine delivers perfumes of white peaches, lemons and a suggestion of metal shavings. Ripe and rich yet still vibrant on the palate—touches of green apple combine with lemon rind and crushed chalk. Winemaker Michel Chauvet prefers to keep his vintage wine on fine lees for at least six years before release, a practice that delivers Champagne with impressive depth and concentration.
Lancelot-Royer Champagne, Cramant
11.10.2009
Lancelot-Royer wine strikes a wonderful balance between the cerebral and sensual—this is luscious Champagne, with great personality and spice, that encourages both contemplation and celebration. We’ve has tasted and selected great wines with winemaker Michel Chauvet since the early 1990s. Our selections from this wonderful family estate have lower dosage than the estate’s regular bottles and are disgorged to order—ensuring you get the freshest bottle of Champagne possible.
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NV Lancelot-Royer Blanc de Blancs Les Oublies de Crayere (1988)
France
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Champagne
A cellar treasure. Former winemaker Pierre Lancelot hid a small quantity of this perfectly aged wine and “forgot” about it, to release it in microscopic quantities years later. A label on the bottle gives the bottling year (1988) and the date of disgorgement (July 2008)--since it originally wasn't declared a vintage wine, the vintage year doesn't appear on the label.
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Lancelot-Royer Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2004
France
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Champagne
A cool vintage that showcases the limpid beauty and poise of blanc de blancs Champagne, 2004 is a must-have and a bottle that will evolve elegantly in a cool cellar for years. Chalky minerals, lime and lemongrass blends with a hint of acacia honey and toast on the nose; the mouth is chiseled and vibrant, with green apple, white pepper and lots of minerals. Flavorful, persistent and very pure!
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