The turmoils of the start of the twentieth century - most notably the First World War, destroyed more than half of the Louis Roederer estate. This led Leon Olry Roederer to restore his vineyard and buy in grapes to guarantee continuity during periods of crisis. In doing so, he produced numerous...
Known as the icon of elegance and success, Moet is celebrating 270 years as one of the worlds most loved champagnes - and you only have to try one of their creations to understand why. It was the grandson of Claude Moet (the founder), Jean Remy-Moet who is said to be "the man who introduced...
Laurent Perrier Brut hasa slightlyyeasty style with a generous dose of Chardonnay in the blend.20% of reserve wine from older vintagesis added to an assemblage from no less than fifty different vineyards either owned or contracted to the house. This complex recipehelps to keep the consistent...
The Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label uses grapes from 50 to 60 different crus, or growing areas.
-50 to 55% Pinot Noir ensures the structure is typical of the House wine.
-15 to 20% Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend.
-28 to 33% Chardonnay provides the elegance and sophistication.
A high...
Special Cuvée from Bollinger is probably our most popular non vintage Champagne. A delicate blending between harvest grapes with around twenty percent of reserve wines, including some, aged in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollinger's cellars, the result is always luxurious, full...
Champagne Veuve Clemence is perhaps Launois' signature wine, made from the estate's Grand Cru Chardonnay vines. Fresh & pure with marine and brioche on the nose, this is classic stuff, ideal as an aperitif, perfect with oysters.
Pol Roger's 'White Foil' Cuvee is derived in roughly equal proportions from the three Champagne varietals, each offering distinct flavours and characters to the finished wine. Elegance from Chardonnay, body and depth from Pinot Noir and intensity from Pinot Meunier.
This is a well...
Demi Sec, although not as favoured as other styles has become more popular in recent years. Typically enjoyed with fruit and deserts, the sweetness in this champagne is delicately balanced with a freshness which cuts through on the finish. Notes of brioche and tons of fresh fruit on the palate,...
The Brut Excellence by Gosset is a wonderful introduction to the style of the house! It is bright and lively with ripe apples and pears, subtle floral notes and chalky minerality. No malolactic fermentation preserves the wine with a refreshing briskness! Perfect chilled on its own or with simple...
'R' de Ruinart is the original wine of this Champagne house with Chardonnay takingcentre-stage, making up 40% of the cuvee,
This is a wonderful aperitif Champagne, very fresh and refined, carrying aromas of ripe pears and apricots, hazelnuts roasted with a drop of honey, and freshly...
Introduced for the first time in May 2008, Bollinger Rose was in the making a dream of the House for almost a decade. This wine evolved not as a curiosity, but as with all of the Bollinger Cuvées, as a careful assembly of the very finest ingredients by their talented, passionate team. In...
In true Ruinart style, the Chardonnay grape plays a central role in this Champagne. Sourced mainly from the Cote des Blancs Premier Cru vineyards, Chardonnay represents 45% of the cuvee alongside Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Vallee de la Marne.
This rose Champagne wine is a...
Much like the Grand Brut, the Perrier Jouet Blason Rose has a powerful bouquet of aromas. Although leaning towards sharp red fruits such as redcurrants, pomegranate and cherries, this Rose Champagne is still blessed with the aromatic character of honey on buttered toast. The finish is...
Laurent Perrier Rose is one of the world's most successful luxury brands. Launched by the de Nonancourt family in 1968 it is created from 100% Pinot Noir grapes using the rarely used saignée, method, which allows extended contact with the black grape skins rather than the addition of...
Ruinart probably produces the most recognised Blanc de Blancs Champagne; its distinctive clear, flask-shaped bottle is truly difficult to ignore! The Chardonnay is mostly sourced from the Premier Crus of the Cote des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, as well as Sezannais, with around 25% being...