Buy 2 - French Neighbour Wine Soulmate 4

1. 2017 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Pauillac, WE 94

"This is very floral with blueberry, fresh-currant and currant-bush aromas. Crushed stones. Medium body and creamy, lightly chewy tannins with citrus and blueberries. Tangy and pretty. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

2. 2016 Chateau Haut Batailley, JS 94

"The blackcurrants and blueberries with violets on the nose are fascinating. Full-bodied and very tightly wound with gorgeous tannins and a linear and bright finish. Needs two to four years to come together. Try after 2023."

3. De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne, RP 91

"Champagne Cordon Bleu from Maison DE VENOGE is dominated by Pinot Noir (50%), which brings roundness and vinosity. Then, 25% of Pinot Meunier and 25% of Chardonnay complete the blend. To the eye, its golden hue is marvelous. Then, a great aromatic complexity brings green apple, lemon and honey notes. Following 3 years of cellar aging, champagne Cordon Bleu is well-balanced, round, complex and subtle."

4. Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne, WS 92

"Piper-Heidsieck is one of Champagne's most well-known yet underestimated houses. This signature cuvée of the House is a round and vibrant non-vintage Cuvée Brut, recalling the rich variety of its blend of 100 crus from across the patchwork of Champagne vineyards, located throughout Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Aube and Vallée de la Marne. The resulting wine is pale golden in colour. On the nose, there are intense notes of almonds and fresh hazelnuts, with flavours of fresh pear and apple with a delicate hint of citrus. It is lively and light with added depth from the Pinot Noir, creating beautiful balance."

5. MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL NV, WS 91

" This blend is mostly Pinot Noir and Meunier, including 10% red wine for color. Chardonnay accounts for 10% to 20%, including a portion of reserve wines that may be providing the oceanic, oyster-shell notes that bring to mind Champagne’s Kimmeridgean limestone. This is broad and loose up front, with fruity scents of orange and pomegranate. Then the wine keeps buzzing with brisk acidity, tightening up and extending the flavors with energy. An impressive release of Impérial."

6. NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Decanter 94

"Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors - strength and silkiness - and to hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness. This consistent power to please makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect as the Champagne to enjoy with a meal."