Vintage Champagne Tasting Featuring Krug, Salon, Cristal, Dom Perignon and more.. Friday, November 7th 7:30 PM
“In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.”
- Napoleon Bonaparte, French military leader
And you don’t need to have Champagne, but scientists have just proven that Champagne is good for your cognitive functions, IE your brain. Check out the scientists’ evidence at the end of this e-mail and get your Champagne here!!
All sparkling wines are not created equal and Champagne along with some of the finer examples of sparkling wines made with this same method established over the last few hundred years in France's northernmost wine region are NOT the only examples of bubbly that you will find on the table tonight.
Champagne is the name of a region and therefore anything inside the boundaries of Champagne can use this name on their label, everything else is just sparkling wine. The important thing to look for on the label when it comes to sparkling wines outside of the Champagne region is the method of production and if the words, methode champenoise are there were in business, this means that the sparkling wine in the bottle is made with the same standards that are used in the great wines from the Champagne region of France.
Tonight, we will be focusing on vintage Champagne from some of the best vintages from the last decade but going all the way back to 1985. This tasting and is limited to 12 tasters and the fee for this event is $595 + tax and this includes dinner! For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
Vintage Champagne Tasting at Wine Watch
Friday, November 7th
7:30 PM
1985 Krug Vintage Brut Champagne
1988 Philipe Gonet Special Club Blanc De Blancs Le Mesnil Sur Ogier
2006 Salon "Le Mesnil" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
2009 Dom Perignon Rose Brut Champagne
2012 Hatt et Soner Le Grand-Pere Dignitas Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Brut Champagne
2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne
2015 Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs Brut, France
2016 Champagne Tribaut L'Authentique Rose Extra Brut
2017 Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Champagne
Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Mini Potatoes filled with American Sturgeon Caviar and all the fixins
Scallop Carpaccio with Candied Orange and edible Harpke Farms Flowers and Micro Greens
Crispy Pork Belly served with Clove Spiced Honey and Vanilla Scented Grits
Bang Bang Chicken
Chocolate Truffles
The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $595 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
Scientific proof that Champagne is good for your brain
New research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.
Scientists at the University of Reading have shown that the phenolic compounds found in champagne can improve spatial memory, which is responsible for recording information about one's environment, and storing the information for future navigation.
The compounds work by modulating signals in the hippocampus and cortex, which control memory and learning. The compounds were found to favourably alter a number of proteins linked to the effective storage of memories in the brain. Many of these are known to be depleted with age, making memory storage less efficient, and leading to poorer memory in old age and conditions such as dementia. Champagne slows these loses and therefore may help prevent the cognitive losses that occur during typical and atypical brain ageing.
Champagne has relatively high levels of phenolics compared to white wine, deriving predominantly from the two red grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, which are used in its production along with the white grape Chardonnay. It is these phenolic compounds which are believed to be responsible for the beneficial effects of champagne on the brain.
Professor Jeremy Spencer, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, said: "These exciting results illustrate for the first time that the moderate consumption of champagne has the potential to influence cognitive functioning, such as memory. Such observations have previously been reported with red wine, through the actions of flavonoids contained within it.
"However, our research shows that champagne, which lacks flavonoids, is also capable of influencing brain function through the actions of smaller phenolic compounds, previously thought to lack biological activity. We encourage a responsible approach to alcohol consumption, and our results suggest that a very low intake of one to two glasses a week can be effective."
Dr. David Vauzour, the researcher on the study, added: "in the near future we will be looking to translate these findings into humans. This has been achieved successfully with other polyphenol-rich foods, such as blueberry and cocoa, and we predict similar outcomes for moderate Champagne intake on cognition in humans."
Previous research from the University of Reading revealed that two glasses of champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation and could reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
The paper is published in Antioxidants and Redox Signalling.
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Notes for editors:
The University of Reading is ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world (THE World University Rankings 2012) and is one of the UK's top research-intensive universities
The Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences is the largest University department of its kind in the UK, combining state of the art teaching facilities, clinical nutrition unit, labs and the largest pilot processing plant in the UK. The Department is internationally recognised for the quality of its research and enjoys a high public profile both domestically and internationally.
The department continues to work with the food industry over a wide range of industrially funded research projects and contracts under our Food Chain and Health research theme. This includes one-to-one funding from multi-national companies through to small and medium sized enterprises.
2000 Krug Clos d'Ambonnay Brut Champagne
Price: $3500.00 Your Price: $3080.00 Quantity in Stock: 2
Krug Vintage Champagne Clos D'Ambonnay 2000 is the rarest of all Krugs. Krug Clos d'Ambonnay is the exceptional product of a single walled vineyard in the village of Ambonnay, which for generations has been one of Krug's best-loved terroirs. In this supremely elegant champagne, Ambonnay's Pinot Noir grapes are elevated to their ultimate expression by Krug's legendary craftsmanship and long years of aging in the cellars. The launch of Krug Clos d'Ambonnay is a landmark because it is a Champagne which three members of the Krug family - Henri Krug, Rémi Krug and Olivier Krug - all worked together on in unison.
MV Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne 172nd Edition
Price: $303.25 Your Price: $266.86 Quantity in Stock: 7
The 172ème édition, based around the 2016 vintage, is a delicate, floral and saline Grande Cuvée at this early stage in its life. The palate it taut, tightly wound, gradually unfurling into toasted fruit bread, rye bread and roasted nuts, wrapped around an intricate and taut lemon core. It's exceptionally long, spicy, rounded and spherical in shape. Notes of sweet unsalted butter round out the finish, which has such length, elegance and balance. 58% of the wine is from the 2016 vintage, which saw a lot of rain in the spring and close to flowering, with 42% from reserve wines. The blend is made up of 146 separately vinified wines from 11 different years, and the oldest wine in the blend is from the 1998 vintage. - NE, Decanter
MV Krug Grand Cuvee Brut Champagne Edition 161 3 Liter
Price: $2250.00 Your Price: $1980.00 Quantity in Stock: 2
The Krug Grande Cuvée 161st Edition was born around the 2005 harvest, a year marked by patience and diligence. The wines of the year, with their vibrant character, made up 68% of the final blend. The House also carefully selected reserve wines from its vast library, including more than 14 different vintages, thus revealing a champagne of remarkable complexity and delicacy.
NV Krug Grande Cuvee Brut Champagne 171st Edition (375ml)
Price: $116.75 Your Price: $102.74 Quantity in Stock: 12
200-250 different wines go into this cuvee with great vineyards like the Clos du Mesnil going into the blends. Very complex bouquet of hazelnuts, marzipan and exotic spices like ginger and candied dried fruits. The true art of this cuvee being the consistency of the taste as Olivier pointed out he worked for the firm which carries his namesake for 15 years to discover the key to making this wine the same way it has been produced since 1845!
2013 Salon "Le Mesnil" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Price: $1260.00 Your Price: $1108.80 Quantity in Stock: 3
(99 Points) The 2013 is the most powerful, dense young Salon I have ever tasted. Champagne of mind-bending complexity, the 2013 possesses tremendous midpalate intensity and power from the very first taste. Lemon confit, dried flowers, mint and a touch of brioche appear first, followed by light tropical accents that add an exotic flair. Imagine the sizzling energy of the 2008 and the persistence of 2004, with more mid-palate richness and riper fruit. Twothousand thirteen was a cool, late ripening year. Harvest started at the beginning of October under sunny, dry days and cool nights, conditions that have not been seen since then. Readers will find a spectacular, modern Salon endowed with tremendous depth and very little of the youthful austerity that once defined Champagnes from cooler years here. The 5.5 grams per liter of dosage is perfectly judged. In a word: Magnificent. -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media Vinous Media
NV Philippe Gonet Blanc de Blancs Brut Signature Nebuchadnezzar 15 Liter
Price: $3500.00 Your Price: $3080.00 Quantity in Stock: 3
NV PHILIPPE GONET BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT SIGNATURE Methuselah (6 Liter)
Price: $995.00 Your Price: $875.60
NV Philippe Gonet Blancs De Blancs Signature Champagne (Magnum)
Price: $139.00 Your Price: $122.32
NV Philippe Gonet Signature Blanc de Blancs, Brut Champagne, France
Price: $55.50 Your Price: $48.84
NV Philippe Gonet Brut Rose, Champagne, France
Price: $66.00 Your Price: $58.08 Quantity in Stock: 8
NV Philippe Gonet Brut Rose, Champagne, France Magnum
Price: $149.00 Your Price: $131.12 Quantity in Stock: 1
2016 Champagne Philippe Gonet Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime
Price: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 9
2018 Philippe Gonet Blanc de Blancs Millesime, Champagne, France
Price: $117.00 Your Price: $102.96
NV PHILIPPE GONET 3210 BLANC DE BLANCS EXTRA BRUT, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE MAGNUM
Price: $150.00 Your Price: $132.00
NV Philippe Gonet 3210 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France
Price: $67.50 Your Price: $59.40 Quantity in Stock: 3
2009 Philippe Gonet Belemnita Blanc de Blancs Brut Millesime, Champagne, France
Price: $295.00 Your Price: $259.60 Quantity in Stock: 3
NV Philippe Gonet Roy Soleil Grand Cru, Brut Champagne, France Magnum
Price: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60
NV Philippe Gonet Roy Soleil Grand Cru, Brut Champagne, France
Price: $81.00 Your Price: $71.28
2002 Dom Perignon P2 Champagne
Price: $687.00 Your Price: $604.56 Quantity in Stock: 2
2004 Dom Perignon P2 Champagne
Price: $630.00 Your Price: $554.40
2006 Dom Perignon P2 Brut Champagne
Price: $630.00 Your Price: $554.40
2015 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne
Price: $292.50 Your Price: $257.40 Quantity in Stock: 5
2013 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne
Price: $292.50 Your Price: $257.40 Quantity in Stock: 2
2012 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne 3 Liter
Price: $3375.00 Your Price: $2970.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
2009 Dom Perignon Rose Brut Champagne
Price: $587.00 Your Price: $516.56 Quantity in Stock: 6
NV Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Brut Rose Champagne
Price: $90.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 182
2012 Hatt et Soner Le Grand-Pere Dignitas Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
Price: $195.00 Sale Price: $150.00 Quantity in Stock: 39
2018 Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Les Matines Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
Price: $95.00 Sale Price: $75.00 Quantity in Stock: 119
2016 Hatt et Soner Le Grand-Pere Omnes Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne
Price: $325.00 Sale Price: $275.00 Quantity in Stock: 11
NV Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Champagne 3 Liter
Price: $375.00 Sale Price: $300.00 Quantity in Stock: 2
2017 Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Champagne
Price: $99.00 Sale Price: $80.00 Quantity in Stock: 166
NV Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Champagne 6 Liter
Price: $750.00 Sale Price: $600.00 Quantity in Stock: 2
2015 Hatt et Soner Grande Cuvee Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Champagne Magnum
Price: $195.00 Your Price: $171.60 Quantity in Stock: 6
NV CHAMPAGNE LOUIS ROEDERER COLLECTION 245
Price: $57.00 Your Price: $50.16 Quantity in Stock: 5
2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne
Price: $373.50 Your Price: $328.68
2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne
Price: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 13
2015 Louis Roederer Vintage Brut Champagne
Price: $87.00 Your Price: $76.56
NV Louis Roederer Brut Collection 242 Champagne Magnum
Price: $149.00 Your Price: $131.12
2015 Louis Roederer Rose Brut Champagne
Price: $105.25 Your Price: $92.62
2016 Louis Roederer Brut Rose Champagne
Price: $97.50 Your Price: $85.80
2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne
Price: $395.00 Your Price: $347.60 Quantity in Stock: 1
2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Brut Champagne
Price: $675.00 Your Price: $594.00 Quantity in Stock: 11
2015 Louis Roederer Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne
Price: $105.00 Your Price: $92.40 Quantity in Stock: 6
2012 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne Methuselah 6 liter
Price: $15950.00 Your Price: $14036.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
2015 Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Millesime Champagne
Price: $99.00 Your Price: $87.12 Quantity in Stock: 1
2012 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Brut Champagne Methuselah 6 liter
Price: $29850.00 Your Price: $26268.00
2015 LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT NATURE ROSE PHILIPPE STARCK CHAMPAGNE
Price: $105.25 Your Price: $92.62
1996 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose Millesime Champagne MAGNUM
Price: $2250.00 Your Price: $1980.00 Quantity in Stock: 1
NV Champagne Jacquart Mosaique Brut
Price: $57.00 Your Price: $50.16 Quantity in Stock: 5
2015 Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs Brut, France
Price: $79.50 Your Price: $69.96 Quantity in Stock: 10
2014 Champagne Jacquart Chouilly Blanc de Blancs grand Cru
Price: $156.00 Your Price: $137.28 Quantity in Stock: 3
2014 CHAMPAGNE JACQUART BLANC DE BLANC BRUT
Price: $87.00 Your Price: $76.56 Quantity in Stock: 6
2012 CHAMPAGNE Tribaut-Schloesser L'AUTHENTIQUE EXTRA BRUT
Price: $149.00 Sale Price: $131.12 Quantity in Stock: 11
2016 Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser L'Authentique Rose Extra Brut
Price: $149.00 Your Price: $131.12 Quantity in Stock: 13
NV Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser Rose Brut 8 Terroirs
Price: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 11
NV Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser Le Brut Origine 3 Liter
Price: $343.50 Your Price: $302.28 Quantity in Stock: 1
MV Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser Le Blanc de Chardonnay Extra Brut
Price: $60.00 Your Price: $52.80 Quantity in Stock: 3
NV Champagne Tribaut-Schloesser Brut Nature Blanc De Noirs
Price: $58.00 Your Price: $51.04 Quantity in Stock: 9
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