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Dear Oenophile,
Somewhere between the dim light of Black Friday and the gleaming screens of Cyber Monday sits the perfect balance between compelling and patient. No sales here – just a Bollinger’s prized, limited edition B13 2013. A Blanc de Noirs stunner built on the seductive styling of Pinot Noir from 92% Grand Cru fruit and 8% Premier Cru. This vintage beauty offers a glimpse of what stunning glory survived the tricky 2013 harvest. Rich and complex, ripe pear and fresh almonds lift the palate to an ethereal precision of acidity. Fresh peach, delicate red plum, candied lemon peel…this is too good to pass up. Buy a few bottles while they last. One for you. One for them. One for later.
“This 100% Pinot Noir is quite the surprise, as it shows a clearly bright side of Pinot in this late-ripening year. Citrus, orchard fruit, mint, crushed rocks and white pepper lend aromatic brilliance to a decidedly nervy, taut Blanc de Noirs.” – Antonio Galloni
Cheers!
The Benchmark Crew
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JS95: " For an 8-year-old Champagne this is extremely vibrant, the red-fruit character from the Pinot Noir grape rather in the background. Quite a strict style with discreet lees creaminess. However the ripeness and power means that it isn’t austere. Feels bone-dry at the powerful, chalky finish. 100% Pinot Noir, 100% barrel-fermented and 100% matured under cork." - James Suckling
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D93: " 100% Pinot Noir from Grand Cru villages Verzenay (51%), Aÿ (25%) and the rest from Louvois, Mareuil and Avenay. The bouquet is compellingly fresh and minty, complicated by notes of white fruit - notably pear and apple – and gentle spices, as well as a light touch of citrus. With aeration, elegant pastry notes come to the fore. On the palate, this is a structured, tension-filled but airborne Champagne with high acidity - a sign of the cool 2018 vintage. Although already thoroughly enjoyable, it should age well over the next 10 years.” – Decanter
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WSM93: “This Pinot Noir Champagne is almost entirely grown in grand-cru villages, its nearly raw limestone power putting the savor of the earth on display. There’s berry fruit at the center of the wine, surrounded by jasmine notes and brisk, pithy acidity. The clean finish makes it lovely to drink now, while the structure bodes well for aging.” – Wine & Spirits Magazine
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WS93: “A graceful Champagne, with a subtle, pleasing tension to the invigorating aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, baked pineapple, verbena, toast and crystallized honey as they ride the silky mousse. Ends with a mouthwatering, mineral- and spice-laced finish.”
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We’re also excited to announce our new affiliate, CellarPros, with premium state-of-the-art climate control and security in both Washington, DC, and Portland, OR. For the rest of Summer, if you buy wine from us here at Benchmark Wine Group, we can deliver it via temperature-controlled transport to the DC facility and to the Portland facility complimentary when sent in solid cases. They will make it available for pickup or further shipment when you’re ready. And for a limited time, CellarPros will waive the first month’s rental. For more information and to create an account, contact info@cellarpros.com or visit www.cellarpros.com
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Need help placing an order? Contact us!
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707-255-3500
