This is delicate, displaying fresh flavors of citrus peel, watermelon and graphite. Shows finesse and stays firm and well-integrated from start to finish, with a long, lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2012. 2,500 cases imported.

Full, rich and round, this caresses the palate with its finesse, while layering toast, coffee, butterscotch and lemon flavors through to the chalklike aftertaste. On the dry side. Drink now through 2011. 2,000 cases imported.

Rich and powerful, this offers ginger, graphite and candied citrus notes surrounding the moderate structure. Glides to a long aftertaste of clover honey. A pleasant astringency helps shore up the finish. Drink now through 2020. 5,000 cases made.

Bright and intense, exhibiting candied berry, preserved citrus and elderflower flavors. It's backed by a firm structure and stays persistent through the lingering aftertaste of ginger and vanilla. Drink now through 2010. 8,000 cases imported.

This rich, sumptuous bubbly is marked by clover honey, candied citrus and hints of malt and mineral. It's beautifully integrated, with medium weight and a lingering, ginger-infused aftertaste. Drink now through 2010. 35,000 cases made.

Rich and biscuity, with a fine mousse and a firm beam of acidity for support. This sets the stage for the peach, vanilla and warm spice notes. There's lovely harmony and finesse, with a lingering finish. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases made.

Offers gorgeous, inviting aromas and flavors of freshly baked pastry, coffee, vanilla and mint. This tastes mature, as if there were a lot of reserve wine in the blend. Has terrific harmony and length. Drink now through 2010. 2,500 cases made.

This pale yellow Champagne from Feuillante has very fine bubbles and opens with an attractive apple like bouquet with hints of toast. ...

This yellow sparkling with medium sized bubbles opens with a light lemon like bouquet. ...

This pale yellow wine with refined small bubbles opens with a light lemony like bouquet. ...

This very pale yellow colored sparkler opens with a doughy and almond like bouquet. ...

Color: Semi-dark gold, very fine bead and robust mousse



Nose: Very crisp tropical fruit at the front, then a more richer creaminess after that



Palate: Very good. Hugely bright mouth, but then some beautiful mouth-caressing richness as in the nose, followed by a chalky or dusty apple and cream, with a mineral intensity in the very long finish.

On the dry side and crisp, yet with fine intensity to its cherry, currant and ginger flavors. It has a firm structure, rich texture and borders on full-bodied. Nice dried berry aftertaste. Drink now through 2012. 4,000 cases made.

Great port to have in the collection, very smooth drinkable and has enough flavor to intrigue with a sweet finish

Graphite, toast, cherry and citrus aromas and flavors enliven this medium-bodied bubbly. It has a slight grain to its texture and lingers nicely on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.

Floral, apple, bread dough and lemon notes show intensity and linger nicely on the aftertaste. Light-bodied and balanced, with a firmly textured finish. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases made.

This white gold colored Champagne was my third favorite offering from the vertical tasting of Palmes d’Or that I recently attended at Radius in Boston. ...