38 Champagnes that bewitched us Here are the best Champagne labels tasted at Modena Champagne Experience 2023, the largest event on French sparkling wines in Italy. We present you with 38 good reasons to toast among renowned cuvées and new discoveries to keep an eye on with due attention
by Giuseppe Carrus and Lorenzo Ruggeri
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>Champagne Sapience Enoteque 2010 Marquet Imported by Les Caves de Pyrenne
Peat, oyster, cardamom. Down on the olfactory plane, it doesn't go unnoticed; on the palate, it's a rocket in terms of flavour, progression, and depth. The salinity is overwhelming, the acidity vibrant, presenting complexity with maritime hints, chalk, and a smokey undertone that tantalises the palate. It evokes emotion and finishes very long. Impressive evolutionary potential. 350
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>Champagne Chaillots 2016 Lacourte Godbillon Imported by Teatro del Vino
The Lieu-dit Les Chaillots is a Premier Cru from the Montagne de Reims, a plot of Pinot Noir yielding 1658 bottles. The aromas are extremely refined and symphonic: violet, anise, and a gentle spiciness. The palate is a cloud in terms of tactile sensation, with darker nuances that evolve along with a significant saline progression. The finish is exceptionally balanced, pure, and multifaceted.120