Discover the Latest Champagne Treasures
Discover the Latest Champagne Treasures
February 2026
February is all about Champagne at its most thrilling. From the laser-focused precision of Damien Hugot to the beautifully mature old-vine depth of Fallet-Dart, this month’s selections celebrate grower brilliance and grand marque mastery alike. We spotlight collectible bottlings of Cristal, revel in Pinot Noir–driven power, and savor the final allocations of Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition. Plus, we honor the enduring elegance and innovation of Laurent-Perrier. Whether you’re cellaring icons or discovering new grower stars, there’s never been a better time to explore Champagne’s latest treasures.
Damien Hugot: A Testament to How Good Grower Champagne Can Be
Brilliantly Aged Old-Vine Champagne from Fallet-Dart
Cristal Collectibles: "Grand Vin on the World Stage"
Champagne Pinot Noir Madness!
Savor the Last of Krug's "Grande Cuvée" 172ème Édition
A Long Legacy of Perfection from Laurent-Perrier
Damien Hugot: A Testament to How Good Grower Champagne Can Be
Damien Hugot and his wife Miwa are making some of the star wines of our K&L direct import portfolio. They do this the old-fashioned way, with hours of work in their 20 acres of vineyard, tending every plot like a garden. They are blessed with an incredible estate, almost all Grand Cru Chouilly and Cramant Chardonnay with a little bit of old-vine Meunier from the border between Monthelon and Chavot in the cool sud-Épernay sub region. Almost all the wines are made in foudre (very large oak barrels) with some barrique and a little stainless steel. Read More On the Trail
Damien Hugot Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne $42.99 View
Damien Hugot Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru $49.99 View
2016 Damien Hugot Grand Cru "Cramant" Blanc de Blancs Millesime $64.99 View
Damien Hugot Grand Cru "Vieilles Vignes" Blanc de Blancs Champagne $99.99 View
Damien Hugot Rosé Extra Brut Champagne $44.99 View
Brilliantly Aged Old-Vine Champagne from Fallet-Dart
The Fallet family of Champagne Fallet-Dart has written records of being vine growers in Drachy going all the way back to 1610. The family has almost certainly been there even longer than that. Their 47 acres of vineyard are closer to Paris than to Épernay, located in the Aisne department on the banks of the Marne river. The family’s extraordinarily long time in this business has given them patience like few other producers—as a matter of fact they supply us with our oldest current-release Champagne at 20 years old! Read More On the Trail
Fallet-Dart "Grande Sélection" Brut Champagne $37.99 View
2019 Fallet-Dart "Pur Meunier" Champagne $69.99 View
Fallet-Dart "Clos du Mont" Brut Champagne (2006) $79.99 View
Cristal Collectibles: "Grand Vin on the World Stage"
Champagne Louis Roederer’s Cristal is an icon of the wine world for good reason. This is an estate within an estate—the chalkiest parcels, the oldest vines of this house’s significant holdings. Farmed biodynamically, often by horse, nothing is left to chance and no expense is spared for quality. We are very lucky to have a diverse selection of vintages to offer right now. Read More On the Trail
2016 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne 100 $299.99 View
2012 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne Magnum 1.5 (direct from Roederer 2025) 98 $699.99 View
2008 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne (direct from Roederer 2026) 100 $449.99 View
2004 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne (direct from Roederer 2025) 99 $429.99 View
2002 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne (direct from Roederer 2025) 100 $549.99 View
2014 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Rosé Champagne 98 $599.99 View
1997 Louis Roederer "Cristal Vinothèque" Brut Champagne (direct from Louis Roederer 2025) 99 $999.99 View
1996 Louis Roederer "Cristal Vinotheque" Rosé Brut Champagne Magnum 1.5L (Direct from Roederer 2025) 100 $4,699.99 View
Champagne Pinot Noir Madness!
An entire third of the Champagne region is planted to Pinot Noir, yet 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs is a relative rarity—especially compared to Blanc de Bancs, even though Chardonnay represents less than a quarter of plantations in the region. Here are some of our favorites. Read More On the Trail
Drappier Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Champagne $54.99 View
Paul Clouet Bouzy Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne $59.99 View
Laurent-Perrier "Cuvée Rosé" Brut Rosé Champagne 94 $89.99 View
Bollinger "PN TX20" Brut Champagne 95 $129.99View
2007 Billecart-Salmon "Le Clos Saint-Hilaire" Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne 98 $559.99 View
Savor the Last of Krug's "Grande Cuvée" 172ème Édition
In another month or two, we will be all sold out of the Krug "Grande Cuvée" 172ème Édition Brut Champagne $259.99 98WE 97DC 97JS 95JD 95WA 95VN and will have moved onto the new batch, 173rd edition.
While some may disagree with me, I think that the Grande Cuvée isn’t just the equal of the other offerings at Krug; I think it is their best wine. The thing that I like the best about it is the combination of youthful exuberance and profound, aged depth that it shows at the same time. This is something that just gets better with age. Read More On the Trail
Krug "Grande Cuvée" 172ème Édition Brut Champagne 98 $259.99 View
A Long Legacy of Perfection from Laurent-Perrier
For as long as I have worked at K&L—20+ years—Laurent-Perrier has been a favorite Champagne of both our customers and our staff. Six years ago, I had the opportunity to go into the deep cellars of Laurent-Perrier to see the oldest blends of the Grand Siecle, including the first bottling, released in 1959. It was composed of juice from the vintages 1952, 1953, and 1955. It also contained juice from 11 of the 17 Grand Cru villages in Champagne and sat for 10 years on the lees. This formula carries through to this day. Read More On the Trail
Laurent-Perrier "Cuvée Rosé" Brut Rosé Champagne 94 $89.99 View
Laurent-Perrier "Cuvée Rosé" Brut Rosé Champagne (1.5L) (Ships as a 3L Due to Bottle Size/Shape) 94 $189.99 View
Laurent-Perrier "Héritage" Brut Champagne 93 $104.99 View
Laurent-Perrier "Grand Siècle" Iteration #26 Brut Champagne 100 $249.99 View
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