Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru V.P. Viellissement Prolonge is Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Verzenay that spent 70 months on its lees. This is the mo...

Wine Spectator: Very fragrant, boasting rose, violet, red berry and peach aromas and flavors. Opulent, even creamy, with underlying acidity that freshens the finish and a subtle aftertaste of...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2002 Cellar Batlle Gran Reserva Brut is a blend of 70% Xarello and 30% Macabeu from the La Plana vineyard. It has a well-defined, very focused bouquet with touches of citr...

Wine Spectator: Sleek and refined, with floral Asian pear and white chocolate aromas, offering crisp yet supple flavors of baked apple, brioche and cinnamon. Finishes on a creamy, vibrant not...

Wine Spectator: The minerally undertow imparts a subtle, smoky note that blends with flavors of dried pineapple, biscuit, salted almond and white peach. A balanced version, with a fine bead a...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Light yellow-gold. Highly fragrant, mineral-accented bouquet offers fresh pear, honeysuckle and honey aromas with enlivening notes of ginger and chalky minerals. Spicy orcha...

Ryan Moses: Named in celebration of the French scientists who are decoding the DNA of pinot noir, this is 100% pinot from Grand Cru slopes of Ay. Bright copper color throughout. Expressiv...

Wine Spectator: A firm edge puts this Champagne in focus, framing its vanilla, toast and grapefruit flavors. On the dry side, with a bracing finish, so give it a little time or enjoy with del...

Wine Enthusiast: Marked by its soft, mousse-like refinement, this sparkling wine is sheer silk and satin in the mouth. On the palate, the raspberry, lime and vanilla flavors are subtle, while ...

Wine Spectator: Firm and toasty, with hints of tropical fruit mixing with notes of quince, lemon zest, smoky mineral, ginger and white pepper. This finds a balance between its fresh, lively c...

Wine Spectator: Rich and toasty in a restrained, taut package, offering yeasty bread dough and brioche accents to the notes of apple gelée, crystallized honey and citrus zest. This shows fine...

Wine Spectator: Hints of toasted brioche and quince paste add rich layers of flavor to tangy green apple, white peach, smoke, vanilla and fresh ginger notes, finding beautiful harmony with th...

Wine Spectator: Fresh, offering a lively bead, with flavors of white peach, apple, biscuit and blanched almond that show a hint of passion fruit. Shows fine texture and an open-knit, mineral-...

Wine Spectator: Refined and creamy, with delicate acidity that finds fine balance with the layers of poached apple and pear, lemon cake, ground ginger, smoke and almond cream flavors. Very el...

Wine Spectator: Mouthwatering, with finely detailed texture and a harmonious array of Fuji apple, pineapple, vanilla, brioche and grated coconut flavors. A mineral base note drives this home ...

About this Wine: A champagne house is judged primarily on the quality of its Brut non-vintage, which, more than any other wine reveals its art of assemblage. Powerful and complex, the Brut Yel...