NV Vantz-Clippert Brut Champagne 750 ml

We’d never seen it on a store shelf. We’d never sipped it at a friend’s. So when we tasted the Vantz-Clippert Brut Champagne with Andrew Elder of DC’s MICHELIN two-star Jônt, we almost asked him how we could have missed this show-stopping bubbly.   

Almost. Then we realized that Andrew was the reason.

This is the 97-point Champagne you won’t find in a store because sommeliers like Andrew snap it all up before the rest of us get a shot. Since the importer sells every bottle, and the somms get a rare bubbly to share with their guests, the arrangement makes everybody happy. 

Well, except for the Champagne lovers who never will get close to this bottle. 

Pairing up with some of the world’s top restaurants for our sold-out MICHELIN subscription has opened the door to some phenomenal Champagnes, and none has impressed us more than Vantz-Clippert. Made from 90% Pinot Noir accented by 10% Chardonnay, it strikes a perfect balance between bold fruit, toasty richness, and a snappy, chalky finish.

Pierre-Olivier Joffard and Gerard Witvoet started Maison Vantz-Clippert with the goal of using their connections to secure the most compelling grapes in Champagne. The duo is still flying under the radar, even as they deliver exceptional quality. The grapes for their Brut go into a traditional wood press, age over three years on the lees, and receive a minimal dosage. The result is a world-class Champagne you’ll want to open every night.