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Woman on Wine

By Amy Reiley

Champagne

Who says the cork-popping should stop when the New Year’s revelries comes to a close? Keep the celebration going with these show-stopping Champagnes.

Lanson 1989 Champagne Noble Cuvee
If a wine tastes like money, this is one of the wealthiest kids on the block. Powerful and weighty on the tongue, its delicious richness is balanced by lively, miniscule bubbles. $$$$$

William Deutz 1995 Champagne Amour de Deutz
This wine truly has it all - a teasing bite of apple acidity, a mouthful of delicate fruit flavors and a finish that lingers with the essence of vanilla. Positively dessert in a glass. $$$$$

Bollinger 1997 Champagne La Grande Annee
Complex and dashing, this is the international playboy of the Champagne world. Although cashew and toast dominate, the wine unleashes a surprising variety of tastes. $$$$$

Tattinger 1998 Champagne Brut Millesime
A very sexy drink with a tease of tiny bubbles and a hit of spice on the finish. $$$$

Perrier Jouet 1998 Champagne Fleur de Champagne Cuvee Belle Epoque
Elegant and straightforward, this is the wine for someone who speaks her mind and lives life to it’s fullest. $$$$$

Louis Roederer 1998 Champagne
A classic Champagne, with brightness yet weight and just a hint of winter spice. $$$$

Gosset 1995 Champagne Celebris
Big bodied but still classy, this celebratory drink promises citrus and spice with a tart apple acidity. $$$$$

William Deutz 1996 Champagne Cuvee William Deutz
A tease of vanilla custard adds a twist to this bright, bubbly little drink. $$$$$

$ under 15USD
$$ 15-25USD
$$$ 25-50USD
$$$$ over 50USD
$$$$$ over 100USD

Woman on Wine is the syndicated wine column from Master of Gastronomy Amy Reiley’s monthly enewsletter, Life of Reiley, available from www.lifeofreiley.com.

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