The 2004 Brut Millesime emerges from the glass with finely spun red berries, flowers, mint and spices. This understated, classy wine continues to open up beautifully in the glass as the fruit fleshes out on the mid-palate and finish. The 2004 Millesime is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, all from Bouzy. This is Lot# 9816. Disgorged 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. A Becky Wasserman Selection, various American importers, including Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404

The 2002 Grand Cru is fabulous. The wine literally explodes from the glass with intense, heady perfume and vivid layers of Pinot fruit. Clean, vibrant mineral notes add a sense of proportion and balance through the mid-palate and into the finish. This is a Champagne of incomparable finesse and elegance that captures all of the splendor of Bouzy. Needless, to say, it is highly recommended. The 2002 is 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay from vineyards in Bouzy with an average age of 25 years. Dosage was 10 grams per liter. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. This is an impressive set of wines from Camille Saves. The estate is located in Bouzy, a village famous for its Pinot Noir. These wines make a wonderful introduction for readers new to the Champagnes of Bouzy. Even better, the wines remain reasonably priced considering the quality of what is in the bottle. Interestingly, despite their richness, none of the wines at Saves undergo malolactic fermentation as these vineyards in Bouzy provide more than enough stuffing on their own.A Becky Wasserman Selection, imported by: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404