Honest Cooking selected Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée and Langlois-Chateau Crémant de Loire Rosé Brut in a roundup of the top sparkling wines to enjoy this winter.
“Special Cuvée is perfect shared among friends, for a simple and meaningful moment,” says writer Kalle Bergman. Continuing, he says, “It is the champagne we give to the people we love and who love nice things.” The write up notes its unique style and flavor profile, while also suggesting how best to serve it.
The Langlois Crémant is marked by “freshness, fine bubbles and exceptional fruitiness.” Bergman writes that it is “an excellent aperitif wine and is ideal for red fruit desserts.” Read the full story HERE
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Champagne Bollinger
Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Champagne
A journey of devotion, Special Cuvée’s powerful impact and elegant depth of flavor capture Bollinger’s distinct spirit. 30% ferments in neutral barrel for a silky texture while the reserve wines (hand-riddled and blended from magnum) contribute the signature aromas of an aged Champagne. Special Cuvée is layered with freshness, savor and spice, all in a velvety texture that truly stands apart.
Langlois
Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV
Loire Valley, France
Based on Cabernet Franc with some Pinot Noir, this bright, juicy Crémant sees 12-15 hours of skin contact to achieve its pretty pale pink color. It ages for at least 18 months on the lees, disgorged sooner than Langlois’ other Crémants to preserve its freshness and color.
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Champagne Bollinger
Champagne, France
Bollinger is one of the rare Grande Marques that’s still family owned. Known for its rich, elegant and polished style of Champagne, their outstanding wines are the result of rigorous attention to detail and incredibly labor-intensive practices that few houses are willing to undertake. Underscoring its excellence, Bollinger has remained British secret agent James Bond's Champagne of choice since 1973.
Langlois
Loire Valley, France
Langlois has a rich history as one of the leading producers in the Loire Valley. Their Cremants are produced with standards far beyond the appellation requirements and even beyond Champagne AOC standards. The result is Méthode Champenoise wines of incredible finesse.
