Dosage

Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine.

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Refers to the amount of sugar in grams per litre added to a sparkling wine. The dosage is added in the liqueur d’expedition, the liquid used to top the wine after it has been disgorged prior to the final closure being applied.

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Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos du Meix 2021
Lamy’s tiny Clos du Meix parcel is just 0.7 hectares, situated at the western fringe of the village. Planted between 1985 and 1995, the sheltered location (just below Les Castets on a south-facing slope), its heavier clays, and the fact that it is fully enclosed by a wall (and therefore protected from the cold, northern winds), always gives this wine excellent texture to go with its intense minerality. Contributing to this mineral character is the bony soil in this vineyard, which has just
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Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.P. Base 2013 MAGNUM NV
120 Months on Lees
V.P. = Viellissement Prolongé = Prolonged ageing on lees! **A special Magnum release with an addition 36 month for a total of 120 months on lees prior to disgorging**The V.P. stands for Vieillissement Prolongé (prolonged ageing), as the wine spends so long on lees, in this case 84 months. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay--all great Grand Cru terroirs. Vinification and élevage is in oak casks, with the dosage being a tiny 1
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Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) 2022

Thibaud Boudignon Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) 2022

Chenin Blanc | Loire Valley, Anjou

Made from a small parcel in the village of Saint-Lambert, the 2022 Anjou Blanc à Francois(e) is a mouth-filling style without any heaviness. The generosity of the 2022 season has been curbed, and there's a nervousness and slightly reductive nature that keeps it tight. Expect an attractive sourness from the acidity and salinity. The finish has a nice twist of savory character with 20% new oak (500-liter and cigar format). Time is needed here to ameliorate.Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous 93 Points
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Chambolle-Musigny 2023
Note: from <2 ha of vines in the upper southwest portion of the commune that includes some declassified 1ers from Les Baudes and FuéesA fresh and ripe nose speaks primarily of cool red berries, spice and a pretty floral top note. There is a lovely sense of volume and punch to the supple and delicious flavors that flash surprisingly good power on the impressively long bitter pit fruit-inflected finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. Tasted Jan 2026 ♥ OutstandingAllen Meado
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