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Wine label of Le Grande Courtage Grand Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Brut, our wine of the week

CROWD-PLEASING BUBBLY
Le Grande Courtage Grand Cuvee
As its name suggests, Le Grande Courtage is a courtship between French and American wine culture. This refreshing and faintly sweet sparkling wine offers good value for the money.

Champagne Collet Brut Blanc de Blancs

FRUITY FINESSE
Champagne Collet Brut
Blanc de Blancs
This assemblage of six wines, aged for three years, features aromas and flavors of citrus fruit and acacia blossom and a balanced finish.

THE CHAMPAGNE OF JAMES BOND
Champagne Bollinger 2002
La Grande Année Rosé
This rich and full-bodied rosé has subtle bubbles and complex flavors. A voluptuous wine, this bottle is great for any celebration.

Wine label of Bollinger 2002 La Grande Année Rosé

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(Updated: 12/27/11 BH)

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