Mission Codename May all your pains, be Champagne
“Crowd-pleasing but connoisseur-pleasing too.” – Decanter
We are guessing you’re like us – always on the hunt for a great bottle of Champagne – without the luxury price. Especially as we head into the holidays…
Enter Champagne Boizel! With a stunning 97 Points, and today, you can go ahead and cut that price IN HALF! (and shave off a little more for good measure!)
That’s right, at UNDER $40, no need to wait for a special occasion to enjoy!
Boizel is a sixth-generation, family owned house that has been making remarkable bubbles for close to 200-years. Forbes explains, “Founded in 1834 by Auguste and Julie Boizel, the domain has remained in the hands of the Boizel family since its inception. In its 185-year history, Boizel has consistently grown with each generation.”
Never heard of them? Well, there may be a reason for that – most of their production stays in France. In their report Forbes later points out, “The USA still remains a relatively small market, responsible for only five percent of Boizel’s output.”
Generations of history and know-how allow them access to some of the top sites in Champagne. As Drinks Business tells it, “Over the generations, the Boizel family has gained a profound understanding of the Champagne terroirs. With vineyards in some of the finest crus of Champagne, including Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Maison Boizel stands as a testament to the family’s traditional origins. In addition to grapes from its own vineyards, the House also collaborates with partner winegrowers, sourcing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Grand and Premier Crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, as well as Meunier grapes from vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne.”
A bottle of Champagne from a Grand Marque with grapes from Premier and Grand Cru sites… FOR UNDER $40?! This just doesn’t happen.
We didn’t believe it at first either. Then, we tried it. Aprium, Asian pear, brioche, and chalk on the nose. Taking a sip unleashes an energetic whirlwind of crisp citrus, pastry, and mineral flavors, but well defined at the edges, with a laser-like focus and great length. We were unanimous – we needed more!
A little tough negotiating to get the price just right, and we’re just in time for the holidays!
Pairs perfectly with great friends, lively conversations, life in general, and anything salty. But at this price, this beauty won’t last!
Grab a case or two, and celebrate!
97 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards “Liquorice aromatic notes with resonant plum and red apple. Deep, exuberant, mouth-filling, vigorous and long, this is an exuberant, vinous Champagne with plenty of richly-textured aromatic lift. Crowd-pleasing but connoisseur-pleasing too.”
What the Winery Says
Brut Réserve
- Winemaker
- Florent Roques-Boizel
- Varietals
- 40% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier
- Vintage
- NV
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC, Champagne, France
- Dosage
- 7 g/l.
- Aging
- 3 years on lees
- Barrels
- Large oak casks
About the Winery
Champagne Boizel
WHAT THE AGENTS SAY
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