The icon that is Cristal is a bottle truly fit for a king...or a Tsar to be exact. The origins of this famous sparkling wonder started in 1876 when Tsar Alexander II asked Champagne Louis Roederer to essentially "up their game" and make something fitting of his stature. They proceeded to create a wine so luxurious and of such high quality that its reputation still precedes itself nearly a century and a half later. The 2009 vintage is no different with nearly unanimous 95+ point critical applause. Its great depth and richness, along with a beautiful balance of ripe fruit and crisp texture, are something to truly behold and treasure.
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97 Points, CELLAR SELECTION Wine Enthusiast
97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
96+ Points Vinous
97 Points James Suckling
Dom Pérignon Rosé is a tribute to Pinot Noir. To work with Pinot Noir continually requires excellence and humility. In that regard, Dom Pérignon Rosé is a paradox to the point of contradiction as it is the perfect balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Although it took over ten years to reach the light of day, the color of Dom Pérignon Rosé dares to express all the tension between youth and maturity, between exhibition and restraint. Dom Pérignon Rosé keeps the Pinot Noir promise by making it sing out loud, on a clear, vibrant and fragile note.
When it's date night and you want to celebrate after work but nothing sounds better than going zero to PJs in 60 seconds, this Italian bubbly has you (and your pizza delivery carpet picnic) covered. After 130 years of making Prosecco, they've seen it all and aren't the least bit snobby about it — partly why Mionetto is quickly becoming one of the most popular sparkling wines sold in the US. Lighter, slightly sweeter than champagne, with subtle hints of golden apples, almonds, and anise, this is a bubbly for literally any and every occasion.
It's that yellow label, baby! One of the most popular Champagnes in the world, Veuve Clicquot is consistently first rate. Clicquot's chef de cave Dominique Demarville and his team blend up to 500 base wines to make a final cuvee that is as exceptional as it can possibly be. And it's a pretty exceptional gift alongside its own chic little bag.