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Mystery Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2013 Wine - Last Bottle

Mystery Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2013

The holidays don’t exist if Champagne isn’t involved. And when one of the most highly lauded prestige cuvées is on the docket, it’s going to be a happy new year indeed. Hidden beneath this famed Champagne house are the tunnels that remain – the last vestige of the historic Saint-Nicaise abby turned stone quarry… now a UNESCO world heritage site.

$169
$320

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Flavor Profile: Orange and lemon citrus zest, clementines, spice poached pears, and nutmeg
Time on Lees: 120 Months
Dosage: 9 g/L
Score: JS99, WE98, VN98, RP96, DC96

Why We Love It...

The grand marques are called that for a reason. They’re the most famous names in Champagne, with international recognition and legions of fans the world over. Even fictional characters love this great Champagne, with James Bond famously saying “...It is not well known, but it is the best champagne in the world" Of course, that was back in 1951 – and it sure is well known today! It’s even popular among those who don’t even know much or drink Champagne (but we don’t know any of those kinds of people, do we?). With centuries of rich tradition behind them, exceptional caves deep under the Rue Saint-Nicaise, and a legacy of stellar leadership, plus a brand new tasting experience in Reims, this grand marque lives up to its name!

We made a deal to score a marvelous expression of this fabled wine – and the deal was contingent on us keeping our big mouths shut about the details… but you can surely follow the clues, can’t you? And save HUGE in the process? This tête de cuvée house was first established in 1734 under the name Forneaux Forest, but has been known by the marquee name we all know since 1932. The wine has a strong signature style of richness, bold minerality, and taut precision.There’s Granny Smith apples followed by freshly baked pastries. There’s a purity and almost crystalline nature that accompanies this wine — in both aroma and flavor profile – that make it feel and taste like a delicacy. The mouthfeel expands with orange and lemon citrus zest, clementines, spice poached pears, and accents of nutmeg, croissants straight from the ovens, all culminating in a finish that reveals elements of smoked hay, crumbled chalk, struck flint, fragrant green peppercorns. The wine stays on the tongue for minutes after each sip, and lingers in the brain for far, far longer. A triumph, without question, and worthy of its reputation.

Here’s a fun fact for you: James Bond is best known for his affinity for martinis, shaken, not stirred, in the movies, but in the books, his taste is a bit more refined, opting for this tête de cuvée. Truthfully, we would opt for this too, over any martini or cocktail – any day! Because we know your tastes so well, we know you’ll love this 100% chardonnay, crafted exclusively from all five Grand Crus of the Côte des Blancs – Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, and Mesnil-sur-Oger. Yes, essentially the Rolls Royce – the Bentley – of Champagne fruit. And it tastes like a Maserati Ghibli with a Pininfarina interior. Yes, it’s THAT good. James Suckling bestowed a near perfect 99 point score, Antonio Galloni of Vinous, and Wine Enthusiast all gave this wine a 98, and lastly Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate gave it an incredibly solid 96.

The 2013 vintage might go down in the annals of Champagne vintage history as one of the best. The growing season was challenging, but the wine prevailed masterfully in the end. And as it turns out, chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs fared best during the vintage. So today’s your lucky day! Any guesses on what this could be? I know you super-sleuths can nail this down – and save yourself from paying almost double at retail! One of the fanciest and greatest Champagnes of all time is yours for the taking – and I know you can’t wait to buy this mystery offer!

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Technical Details

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Côte des Blancs
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winemaker: Alexander Ponnavoy
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pair it with: Comte Cheese (wink, wink)

Mystery Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2013

$169
$320

Retail

47

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