Sparkling Wine

A creamy-textured grower Champagne that shows tons of energy and finesse with layers of ripe apricot, flowers, smoke and minerals. The aromatics emerge with time, rounding out this compelling effort from one of our favorite small... Read More

Winemaker Fabrice Glass—formerly of Bollinger—brings his considerable experience to organic grower-producer Filaine! Lovely aromas and flavors of apple, pear, brioche, chalky minerality, orange zest, acacia blossom... Read More

A great alternative to champagne, produced in Spain using the same traditional method: toasty, yeasty biscuit characteristics marry beautifully with crisp flavors of green apple and white pear. Fresh, vibrant, and versatile—a... Read More

Locally called a vi d’agulla—Catalan for ‘prickly wine’—this is a slightly effervescent, incredibly refreshing summer quaffer, fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness, lovely acidity, crisp... Read More

This sustainably farmed and naturally fermented pet-nat is made from Léon Millot, a crossing of hybrid and vinifera varieties that originated in Alsace. Mouthwatering acidity leads to flavors of foraged apple, cranberry,... Read More

A delicious, zero-dosage grower champagne from the House of Marguet! Aromas of yellow fruits, red apples, fresh biscuits, stony minerality, and subtle fresh flowers. Layered & complex—a great value for a high quality, small-production... Read More

Organically farmed in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, this dry rosé champagne beautifully marries bright red fruit aromas and flavors with savory undertones, yeasty notes of toasted biscuit, and chalky minerality. Vibrant,... Read More

This grower champagne knocks the socks off similarly-priced bottles from the big houses; elegant and silky, with layers dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Lively and fresh, with enough richness to please a variety... Read More

This grower champagne knocks the socks off similarly-priced bottles from the big houses—elegant and silky, with layers dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Lively and fresh, with enough richness to please... Read More

The inaugural vintage of Franck Besson’s pet-nat rosé! From 100% organically-farmed Gamay in Beaujolais, this is a naturally-produced bubbly using only native yeasts and zero sugar. Bright, refreshing acidity lifts... Read More

Dedicated to quality production, this delightful bubbly is sourced from the best fruit in Bisol’s steep, hillside plots in Valdobbiadene. Fine, lively perlage leads to an intense, fresh citrusy nose and dry but fruit-forward... Read More

Fresh and fruity, this Italian sparkling rosé offers hints of fresh strawberry, lychee, and rose petals with well-balanced acidity. Dry and pleasant, but very fruit forward, this just might be the ultimate choice for boozy... Read More

Dedicated to quality production, this delightful bubbly is sourced from the best fruit in Bisol’s steep, hillside plots in Valdobbiadene. Fine, lively perlage leads to an intense, fresh citrusy nose and dry but fruit-forward... Read More

A Prosecco in all but name—thanks to an obscure regional law—this dry, traditionally-made sparkling wine is among the finest examples of the style. Bone dry, fresh, and expressive, with aromas of citrus and green apples.... Read More

An outstanding value, this Spanish bubbly is made in the champagne method from indigenous Catalonian varieties—aromas of apple, pear, and subtle fresh-baked bread with flavors of crisp green apple and toasted almond. Very... Read More

A superb example of grower champagne at a very reasonable price point! Using the best of the estate’s organically-farmed fruit and produced with relatively low dosage, this is racy and nervy but with generous red fruit and... Read More

Previous generations of the Brigandat family sold all their fruit to larger houses, but current winemaker Bertrand began bottling the best 60% of each harvest himself. His zero dosage Blanc de Noirs offers generous red fruit with... Read More

This gorgeous, brut nature Crémant comes from the estate’s oldest Pinot Noir vines and matured in oak for richness & texture. Produced mere miles from Champagne using exactly the same methods, this offers remarkable... Read More

Christoph Hoch’s rosé pet-nat is a unique blend of Zweigelt (fermented as a white, off the skins), St. Laurent (fermented on the skins), and highly-aromatic Muskat Ottonel. The resulting wine marries lovely red fruit... Read More

Employing natural & biodynamic farming practices and working primarily with Meunier, Christophe Mignon produces this low-dosage rosé with aromas and flavors of red berries, fresh herbs, spice, and elegant minerality. An... Read More

This Spanish sparkler is produced from local variety Xarel-lo Vermell, farmed organically, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts, & trapped in bottle before fermentation is finished to create natural bubbles. Clean in style,... Read More

This gorgeous wine from Corbon opens with aromas of clean minerals, baked apple, and lemon. Intense, both aromatically and in terms of flavor, it offers layers of citrus peel, hazelnuts, and chalky minerality. On the palate, the... Read More

We are particularly excited about this delicious cuvee crafted from 100% Chardonnay. The nose displays lively, mineral-laced orchard fruit and floral aromas. Dry on the palate, offering hints of pear skin, melon and Meyer lemon... Read More

Mere miles from the border of Champagne, this is as close as you can get for sub-Champagne prices—a stunning marriage of red fruit, green apple, buttered brioche, and austere minerality. We were blown away when we tasted... Read More

Known locally as ‘breakfast wine,’ this traditional style of pet-nat from Savoie offers delicate sweetness balanced with vibrant acidity and pleasant, red fruit flavors. Low in alcohol, it is an excellent accompaniment... Read More

This small-production, zero dosage bubbly is made in Veneto, like Prosecco, but in the Champagne method and from the rarely seen local variety Durella. Bone dry, with racy acidity, it offers pleasant notes of lemon peel and wet... Read More

This softly sweet, gently effervescent frizzante blend of Moscato and Brachetto has both fresh and lively white fruit and vibrant, ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry and watermelon flavors. Refreshing with brunch or a warm summer... Read More

Best known as a producer of top-notch Barolo, Cogno also makes one heck of Moscato d’Asti! Lusciously sweet with lively, refreshing acidity and a cool, mineral core, this classic Italian sparkling wine will please anyone... Read More

Étienne Calsac’s tiny production wines were recommended to us by Agnès Corbon—and they turned out even more delicious than we’d anticipated! This bottling is a very low-dosage Blanc de Blancs from... Read More

Produced according to the traditional method—the same way Champagne is made—this dry French bubbly was made and bottled just for us by our friends at Ferrandière in the Languedoc. Fresh acidity lifts flavors... Read More

This gorgeous wine from Cecile Grongnet opens with strong aromas of yeast and brioche. Concentrated both aromatically and in terms of flavor, it offers layers of red fruit, citrus peel, green apple, slight nuttiness, toasted brioche,... Read More

Few good values remain in Champagne, but Grongnet’s lovely Blanc de Blancs is one of the best! Fresh and vibrant, with layered aromas and flavors of citrus peel, green apple, acacia blossom, and toasted brioche, it works... Read More

A collaboration between Andi Knauss and Quentin Bourse, this gorgeous pet-nat is made in Germany from Chenin Blanc grown in the Loire Valley. Clean in style for a naturally vinified sparkling wine, it offers citrusy acidity and... Read More

The Morando brothers’ Moscato is perhaps the finest we’ve tasted: satisfyingly rich with refreshing acidity that lifts it up and prevents the sweetness from being cloying, it layers hints of sage, mint, litchi, and... Read More

An equal parts blend of Meunier and Pinot Noir, this no-dosage grower champagne offers delicate, ethereal floral aromas, hints of savory herbs, a touch of brioche, subtle red fruit, and very elegant minerality. Ideal for those... Read More

A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier from the unique terroirs of Chavot and sourrounding vineyards in the Vallee de la Marne and Cotes de Blancs.This NV cuvee has lovely fruit, great cut and is among the great values... Read More

A taught, racy grower Champagne with laser-like acidity, hints of red fruit, crisp green apple, toasted brioche, biscuit, and an elegant, mineral finish. Later disgorgement and lower dosage than its brut cousin. Absolutely delicious!... Read More

Farmed organically and produced traditionally—still hand riddled!—this is a top-notch grower Champagne at a lower price than many of the cheaply made big brands like Veuve and Moët. Citrus, toasted brioche, red... Read More

Using fruit from a tiny, organically-farmed vineyard in Swartland, this fresh, funky sparkling wine is made in the méthode ancestrale, a technique that pre-dates Champagne or Prosecco production. Bright acidity, juicy red... Read More

Made from 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this outstanding vintage Blanc de Blancs offers superb complexity thanks to its lengthy development. Notes of baked apple tart, spice, apricot, orange... Read More

This stunning traditional method bubbly from Nicole Deriaux is produced with zero dosage, resulting in a racy, lean wine with vibrant acidity lifting aromas and flavors of lemon peel, green apple, and wet stone. Extremely versatile... Read More

This dry, refreshing rosé Lambrusco comes from sustainably grown vines and is hand-harvested before fermenting in the bottle with native yeast and no disgorgement (rather than in the tank method, which is more common in... Read More

Althought winemaker Alberto Paltrinieri considers this gorgeous sparkling wine a red, it pours a pale rose in color - dry & elegant, it offers bright, food-friendly acidity leading to a palate full of red berries, savory herbs,... Read More

Working traditionally, without the aid of chemical inputs, Thibaud Brocard produces wines that are typical of the Côte des Bar: quite dry, but generous in style, with notes of crisp green apple, pear, subtle red fruit, and... Read More

This sparkling wine from Alsace is made in the same traditional method as Champagne, aromas of melon, dried mango, toast, nuts,and minerals lead to a racy but powerful body with crisp, lemony acidity. Festive and very delicious,... Read More

Made in the traditional method, this pleasantly tart Crémant d'Alsace offers nice value compared to champagne—fresh aromas of strawberry & raspberry are lifted by lively acidity and farmed by excellent structure... Read More

A “parcel” cuvee produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from the lieu-dit “Les Croisettes” classified as Premier Cru and grown in organic conversion near the village of Sacy. This is an intense offering with... Read More

A classic expression of grower-Champagne! Organically farmed and riddled by hand, this is a lovely antidote to the characterless offerings from big houses like Veuve and Moët. Dry and racy, with lively acidity, red fruit,... Read More

Coming from one of our favorite grower-producers, this Meunier-dominant Champagne is racy and elegant, but with generous red fruit aromas and flavors and a touch of brioche-y richness. Superbly balanced, it shines alongside food.... Read More

This outstanding traditional method bubbly is grown and produced in Burgundy by the winemaker behind Lamy-Pillot, one of the top Chardonnay producers in the Beaune. Dry & racy, it offers pleasant red fruit and an elegant, mineral... Read More

A staff-favorite sparkler that offers incredible value, Rolet's Crémant comes from the mountainous Jura but is made in the same method as better-known Champagne. Dry, wild, and earthy with aromas of foraged apple, mushrooms,... Read More

Based in Épernay, the Coquillette family practice extended aging of their wines in their underground 19th-century cellar, the Integral Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, aged with extra time on the lees, and only disgorged... Read More

Sustainably-farmed and produced with minimal intervention, this is a superb champagne with layered aromas and flavors of citrus pith, white peach, crisp green apple, and chalky, saline minerality. Precise, focused, and exceptionally... Read More

Coming from a small grower, this gorgeous rosé champagne is organically farmed, hand harvested, and treated meticulously in the cellar, allowing it to be bottled with zero dosage. Aromas and flavors of red fruit, citrus... Read More

Produced by hand in tiny quantities, this is an elegant, lower-dosage vintage Champagne at a great price! Vibrant acidity lifts a palate with subtle hints of toasty brioche, lemon zest, and green apple, all followed by a long,... Read More

Although farmed & vinified in Modena using a hyper-local Lambrusco variety, this bubbly is ‘declassified’ because the winemaker eschews the efficient tank method & instead uses the méthode traditionelle for... Read More

Made naturally, without commercial yeasts, adjustment for acidity, or chaptalization, this is a remarkably vibrant, mouthwateringly bright expression of Sorbara—a local variety that may be related to Meunier. Lively acidity... Read More

Gianluca Bergianti is an extremist, especially in Emilia-Romagna, where he eschews the cheap, quick Charmat method to make traditional & ancestral method natural sparkling wines from biodynamically-farmed fruit. ‘Steve’... Read More

Vibrant, finely cut acidity structures this seamlessly integrated version, backing layered flavors of poached apple, quince, honey, candied ginger, lemon zest and crème de cassis with hints of coconut and orchard blossom.... Read More

A lovely pale ruby color with a delicate and persistent mousse. Notes of wild strawberry and raspberry and the palate continues the red fruit theme with the addition of a refreshing hint of pink grapefruit which lends acidity... Read More