Vintage Champagne Tasting Featuring: Krug Clos du Ambonnay, Louis Roederer Cristal out of Magnum, Bollinger RD and more...Friday, September 4th 7:30pm

An artist is somebody who produces things that people don't need to have.

Andy Warhol

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!!

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 then we’re in business ! 

This means that the sparkling wine in the bottle is made with the same standards that are used in the great sparkling wines from the Champagne region of France and that the secondary fermentation that makes the bubbles happens in that same bottle that you have in front of you.

Vintage Champagne in the past was made only 3-5 times in a decade but thanks to climate change or global warming we are seeing vintage Champagne produced 9 out of 10 years in a decade !   This tasting contains some of the greatest Champagne houses with Champagnes going back to the 1996 vintage.

This tasting is limited to 10 tasters, the fee for this event is $795 + tax and that includes dinner and gratuity!   For reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or aversions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.

Vintage Champagne Tasting

Friday, September 4^th

7:30pm

1996 Egly Ouriet Millesime Brut Grand Cru Champagne

2000 Krug Clos Du Ambonnay Brut Champagne

2002 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut Champagne

2005 Billecart Salmon Brut Champagne Le Clos St Hilaire

2006 Krug Vintage Brut Champagne

2008 Bollinger Champagne RD Extra Brut

2008 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne (Magnum)

2015 Champagne Henri Giraud Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Menu

Parmesan Truffle Shoestring Fries

Potato Pancakes topped with Smoked Salmon and Italian Sturgeon Caviar

Foie Gras Torchon with Champagne Jelly and Whole Wheat Toast

Aussie A-5 Filet Mignon Sashimi served with Sushi Rice and Citrus Ponzu Syrup

Strawberry Shortcake

The fee for this tasting which includes dinner and gratuity is $795 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.  Please let us know when you make your reservations if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions and chefs Toni and Dani will be happy to accommodate you.

All the Champagne from these great producers in the store on SALE !

1996 Egly Ouriet Millesime Brut Grand Cru Champagne

Price: $675.00                           Sale Price: $550.00                         Quantity in Stock: 2

MV Krug Grande Cuvee Brut Champagne

Price: $352.00                           Sale Price: $299.00                         Quantity in Stock: 2

These bottles of Krug Grande Cuvee were released before Grand Cuvee put edition numbers on the labels.  The I.D. for this bottling is 312033, which you can use on the Krug website to identifiy the release date and which reserve wines were used in the cuvee.

NV Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne 173rd Edition

Price: $330.00                           Your Price: $264.00                         Quantity in Stock: 9

(96 points) "Vibrant and rich, statuesque yet graceful, this lovely Champagne offers an expansive range of patisserie apple and pear fruit, grilled macadamia nut, lime and tangerine peel notes, with fragrant saffron, clove, espresso and mineral accents. A lithe, focused spine of lemony acidity and an underlying streak of salinity are enmeshed in the flavor profile, and the fine, satinlike mousse carries everything on the long, mouthwatering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier. Disgorged winter 2023–2024 (Krug ID 124003). Drink now through 2040 (9/10/25)" Wine Spectator

(94-96 points) "(44% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 22% Meunier). Composed from 150 wines across 13 vintages (between 2001 and 2017), with 31% reserve wines, this edition carries the breadth of Krug’s library in seamless harmony. The nose is complex and promising, weaving floral notes with hints of dried fruit over a waxy richness. On the palate, it is sharper and lighter than the house norm, tightly focused and clean. The texture is delicate and lacy, with a gentle charred nuance lending intrigue to its structure. (Krug ID 124003) (Apr 2025)" Essi Avellan, MW

MV Krug Grand Cuvee Brut Champagne Edition 161 3 Liter

Price: $2250.00                        Your Price: $2025.00                       Quantity in Stock: 2

MV Krug Rose Brut Champagne 28th Edition

Price: $507.75                           Your Price: $456.98                         Quantity in Stock: 1

MV Krug Rose Brut Champagne 29th Edition

Price: $507.75                           Your Price: $456.98

2000 Krug Clos d'Ambonnay Brut Champagne

Price: $3500.00                        Your Price: $3150.00                       Quantity in Stock: 2

2000 Krug Vintage Brut Champagne

Price: $832.00                           Sale Price: $748.80                        

2006 Krug Vintage Brut Champagne

Price: $650.00                           Sale Price: $495.00                         Quantity in Stock: 9

2008 Krug Clos Du Mesnil Blancs de Blancs Brut Champagne

Price: $2550.00                        Your Price: $2295.00

2011 Krug Vintage Brut, Champagne, France

Price: $517.50                           Sale Price: $465.75

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve Champagne 15 Liter Nebuchadnezzar

Price: $2781.00                        Your Price: $2502.90

NV Billecart Salmon Le Reserve Brut Champagne, France

Price: $73.25                             Your Price: $65.93                           Quantity in Stock: 22

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve Champagne Magnum

Price: $151.50                           Your Price: $136.35

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve Champagne 375ml

Price: $46.25                             Your Price: $41.63                          

NV Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve Champagne 3 liter

Price: $390.00                           Your Price: $351.00

NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne

Price: $117.00                           Your Price: $105.30

NV Billecart Salmon Rose Brut Champagne MAGNUM

Price: $259.50                           Your Price: $233.55                         Quantity in Stock: 2

NV Billecart Salmon Rose Brut Champagne

Price: $102.00                           Your Price: $91.80                           Quantity in Stock: 5

NV Billecart Salmon Rose Brut Champagne 3 Liter

Price: $698.00                           Your Price: $628.20                         Quantity in Stock: 1

NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne Magnum

Price: $247.50                           Your Price: $222.75

NV Champagne Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs GRAND CRU MAGNUM

Price: $220.50                           Your Price: $198.45

2018 Billecart-Salmon 250 Anniversary Cuvee Vintage Extra Brut

Price: $120.50                           Your Price: $108.45                         Quantity in Stock: 4

2018 Billecart-Salmon 250 Anniversary Cuvee Vintage Extra Brut Magnum

Price: $283.50                           Your Price: $255.15

2015 Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Vintage, Champagne, France

Price: $143.25                           Your Price: $128.93

2015 Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Vintage, Champagne, France Magnum

Price: $306.00                           Your Price: $275.40

2012 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart Brut Champagne

Price: $261.75                           Your Price: $235.58

2012 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut Champagne 3 Liter

Price: $1125.00                        Your Price: $1012.50

2012 BILLECART SALMON CUVEE ELISABETH SALMON BRUT ROSE 3 LITER

List Price: $1072.50                Your Price: $965.25

2012 Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blanc Cuvee Louise Brut Champagne 3 Liter

Price: $1050.00                        Your Price: $945.00

2012 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon Rose Brut Champagne Magnum 1.5 Liter

Price: $675.00                           Your Price: $607.50                         Quantity in Stock: 2

2012 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum 1.5 Liter

Price: $605.00                           Your Price: $544.50

2012 Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blanc Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Champagne

Price: $256.50                           Your Price: $230.85

2009 Billecart Salmon Brut Champagne Le Clos St Hilaire

Price: $412.50                           Your Price: $371.25

2008 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut Champagne Magnum 1.5 Liter

Price: $555.00                           Your Price: $499.50

2007 Billecart Salmon Brut Champagne le Clos St Hilaire

Price: $695.00                           Your Price: $625.50

2005 BILLECART SALMON BRUT CHAMPAGNE LE CLOS ST HILAIRE

Price: $600.00                           Your Price: $540.00                         Quantity in Stock: 2

1998 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut Champagne 3 Liter

Price: $1269.50                        Your Price: $1142.55

1998 Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Brut Champagne Magnum

Price: $936.00                           Your Price: $842.40

NV Champagne Billecart Salmon Demi Sec

Price: $69.75                             Your Price: $62.78

1996 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose Millesime Champagne MAGNUM

Price: $2250.00                        Your Price: $2025.00                       Quantity in Stock: 1

2008 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne 3 Liter

Price: $4495.00                        Your Price: $4045.50                       Quantity in Stock: 1

2012 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne Methuselah 6 liter

Price: $15950.00                      Your Price: $14355.00                    Quantity in Stock: 1

2012 Louis Roederer Rose Brut Champagne Magnum

Price: $220.50                           Your Price: $198.45

2012 LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL BRUT CHAMPAGNE Magnum

Price: $823.50                           Your Price: $741.15

2013 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Brut Champagne

Price: $675.00                           Your Price: $607.50                         Quantity in Stock: 7

2013 Louis Roederer Brut Rose Millesime Champagne Magnum

Price: $267.00                           Your Price: $240.30

2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne

Price: $395.00                           Your Price: $355.50                         Quantity in Stock: 3

2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose Champagne

Price: $673.50                           Your Price: $606.15

2015 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne

Price: $395.00                           Your Price: $355.50                         Quantity in Stock: 1

2015 LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT NATURE ROSE PHILIPPE STARCK CHAMPAGNE

Price: $112.50                           Your Price: $101.25

2015 Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Millesime Champagne

Price: $99.00                             Your Price: $89.10                           Quantity in Stock: 1

2015 LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE MAGNUN

List Price: $315.00                   Your Price: $283.50

2015 Louis Roederer Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne

Price: $105.00                           Your Price: $94.50                           Quantity in Stock: 3

2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne

Price: $395.00                           Your Price: $355.50                         Quantity in Stock: 8

2017 Louis Roederer Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne

Price: $101.25                           Your Price: $91.13

2017 Louis Roederer Rose Brut Champagne

Price: $85.50                             Your Price: $76.95                           Quantity in Stock: 2

2018 Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Millesime Champagne

Price: $115.50                           Your Price: $103.95                         Quantity in Stock: 2

NV Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Champagne Demi Sec

Price: $55.50                             Your Price: $49.95

2018 Bollinger Grande Annee Brut Champagne

Price: $225.00                           Your Price: $191.25

2018 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France

Price: $225.00                           Your Price: $191.25

2016 Bollinger B16 Extra Brut Champagne

Price: $180.00                           Sale Price: $158.40                         Your Price: $153.00

2015 Bollinger Grande Annee Brut Champagne Magnum

Price: $522.00                           Your Price: $443.70

2014 Bollinger Grande Annee Brut Champagne Magnum

Price: $486.00                           Your Price: $413.10

2014 BOLLINGER GRANDE ANNEE BRUT CHAMPAGNE 3 LITER

List Price: $1215.00                Your Price: $1032.75

2008 Bollinger Champagne RD Brut Magnum 1.5 Liter

Price: $1215.75                        Your Price: $1033.39

2008 Bollinger Champagne RD Extra Brut

Price: $436.50                           Your Price: $371.03                         Quantity in Stock: 3

2002 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut Champagne

Price: $350.00                           Sale Price: $275.00                         Quantity in Stock: 7

NV Bollinger Brut Blanc de Noirs PN AYC18 Magnum 1.5 Liter

Price: $133.25                           Your Price: $113.26

NV Bollinger Pinot Noir TX 20 Base Vintage 2020 Champagne

Price: $157.50                           Your Price: $133.88

NV Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne Brut 3 Liter

Price: $631.50                           Your Price: $536.78

NV Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne Brut

Price: $67.50                             Your Price: $57.38                           Quantity in Stock: 12

NV Bollinger Rose Brut Champagne

Price: $141.75                           Your Price: $120.49

Scientists find evidence 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.

For all media enquiries please contact Alex Brannen 07834 006 243 or James Barr 07788 714376

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.

There is nothing that says party like a big bottle and in case you have not heard as of July 1st it will be legal to sell bottles up to 15 liters in the state of Florida!   Thanks to our good friend Chip Lamarca who is the state representative that has been working on the bill to make this happen over the last five years and Governor Ron Desantis was here at Wine Watch to sign the bill into law!  We have one of the largest collections of big bottles in the world and we have plenty of really big bottles for any occaision on SALE for the next two weeks until the end of the year!