Grapesphere

NV Pierre Morlet Grand Reserve Premier Cru Champagne

Here was a really complex champagne, due to the mix of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%). The wine had very earthy flavors, including apples and nutmeg, but also Asian spices and musty truffles. The depth was surprising as this wine had a really long finish. Not exactly the wine you want for casual sipping, but more of a thinking man’s Champagne. Priced around $30.

Rating: 92pts

This was a classic Brut champagne full of apples and biscuit flavors. This wine was a really winner. The wine possessed baked brioche and cinnamon notes, mixed with a little lemon and fresh cream. While the wine really had a nice complexity to it, the overall quality of the fruit allowed it to blend perfectly with a rich buttery seafood risotto we served this with. Priced around $40.

Rating: 94pts