So when we first offered their Millsime at 35% off its $85 SRP, we had a good feeling it would be a successbut even we werent ready for the ratings and reviews.

The Millsime surged, becoming our #1-rated Champagne of 2022 and 2023 for a time. Now it bears a rating that puts it alongside top bottles from Billecart-Salmon, Bollinger, and Krug. As one pleasantly stunned fan wrote: This was my Wine Find of 2022! Normally, I drink Krug NV or some Tte de Cuve. Everytime I taste a friend on this wine they love it! It is every bit as good.

Vintage bottlings represent just a tiny fraction of Brugnons production, and theirs are some of the finest values youll find in Champagne. The 2016from a star year that Wine Advocate called Outstandingis possibly the best edition yet. A mere 56 cases just arrived in our recent container. Dont delay.

Even after years of excellence, this micro-production bottling shows how relentless fourth-generation vintner Alain is in continuously perfecting his craft. Comprising 60% Chardonnay from Rilly-La-Montagne and 40% Pinot Noir from cueilboth Premier Cru Champagne villagesit shows a grand character reminiscent of the $120+ prestige cuves from the all-star houses that Brugnon supplies.

From the classic 2016 vintage that Wine Spectator rated 9396 points and Wine Advocate thinks is even better than last vintage, the Millsim has been evolving in Brugnons cool cellars for over six years, developing an earthen complexity and mineral depth. Its aromatically stunning, with a mlange of Asian pear, yellow apple, brioche, white flowers, and a touch of mushroom. The extended aging really comes through on the palate, with an incredibly fine mousse and flavors of apple and pear that echo the nose, rounded out by toasted hazelnut, chalk, and hints of earth.

If youre looking for a handcrafted vintage Champagne that has already been refined by over six years on the leesat a price that is roughly the same as NV Veuve Clicquotdo not hesitate to lay in a six-pack or a case of this beauty.