97
$370
Krug Brut Champagne Clos du Mesnil 1990 A seductive mosaic of honey and walnut notes finishes with flavors of baking bread and citrus in this masculine, youthful champagne. A winner.
95
$58
Charles Ellner Brut Champagne 1995 A gorgeous champagne. A cornucopia of toast, coffee and citrus aromas and flavors, all matched to a light body and supple texture.
93
$45
Bollinger Brut Champagne Special Cuvee NV James Bond’s choice, it’s complex and elegant, evoking ginger, jasmine, citrus and honey aromas and flavors. Drink now.
92
$70
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rose Champagne 1996 Delicious from start to finish. Silky, harmonious and complex, with coffee, mushroom and citrus notes in a vibrant presentation.
91
$35
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne NV Complex, toasty nose leads to candied citrus, honey and toast flavors in a medium-bodied, sumptuous profile. Drink now.
93
$80
Schramsberg J. Schram Napa-Monterey-Mendocino Counties 1997 A rich, vibrant, concentrated wine that unfolds gracefully, with complex aromas of citrus, hazelnut, fig and nectarine.
90
$39
Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley L’Ermitage 1998 A very classy effort, with a sleek core of ripe, spicy, ginger- and pear-scented flavors, turning smooth and elegant.
87
$18
Mumm Napa Brut Napa Valley Prestige NV Creamy, intense and lively, pear, spice and vanilla flavors, finishing with a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Drink now to 2007.
86
$11
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley Cuvee NV From an excellent Washington winery, the sweet and spicy flavors make a fine match with roasted nuts, dried fruits.
83
$11
Korbel Brut California NV A range of apple, citrus and nectarine fruit flavors makes this widely available wine a crowd-pleaser. It’s also hard to beat the price.
