Aspasie's Brut Prestige is made with some of the grower's oldest vines and is composed of 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier grapes. For me, this wine captures two distinct qualities that can be hard to pin together: richness and focus. For the levels of flavor here, the Brut Prestige knows exactly what it is, where it wants to take you, and never goes over the top with any of its characteristics. The nose presents buttery brioche and fresh apricot. The palate begins with creme brulee and nuttiness, again transitions to orchard fruit with flavors of peach compote, then finishes with refreshing fruit cocktail. Elegant and precise, this is a great Champagne.

The entire Aspasie line represents incredible Champagne value, but for me, the "Brut Prestige" is unmatched in terms of quality for the money. The particularly old vines (60-years) produce a unique concentration of black cherry/green apple fruit, while the extended time on lees provides plenty of nutty, honey, cream and floral elements that make this a stunning bottle of Champagne.

A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir & 25% Pinot Meunier, this 2002 cuvee demonstrates just how ideal the vintage was with its classic nose of ripe Chardonnay fruit. Pushing through are aromas of ripe apple and lemon with hints of chalkiness. The full bodied golden texture is a definite nod to the 60+ year old vines that were used for this cuvee.