There’s a lot to appreciate and respect in this limited edition Champagne from one of our favorite family-owned Maisons that loves to experiment. This expression is made entirely from one of the three varietals used in Champagne, Pinot Meunier. It relies heavily on grapes from 2014 harvested across three vineyards and has spent more than four years on the lees. Crisp and fruity with little …
Only the 19th vintage of Krug Clos du Mesnil—an elegant liquid crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown during one harvest cycle upon a charming 4.5-acre plot of land in the iconic region—the luminous 2006 liquid exemplifies the celebratory spirit of Champagne. Though it noses of citrus and dried fruits, it flourishes on the palate with flavors of buttery pastry and meringue. There’s a welcome intensity …
Beloved artist Yayoi Kusama applies her uniquely whimsical vision to a limited edition gift box of Veuve Cliquot’s La Grande Dame 2012 Champagne, which features a label showcasing the artist’s speckles, too. For the collaboration, Kusama also produced a select number of colorful, twisting floral sculptures—though, as one may suspect, they’re not included in the limited edition gift box and can only be acquired by …
