Champagne
Champagne is the most famous sparkling wine in the world and the name of the wine region it comes from. The excellence of the productions, its exclusive character and the allure it has acquired over time make it an absolute model for all bubbles. Located at a north latitude of 49°, the Champagne region lies at the northern edge of the vine growing areas, with average temperatures below those of any other French wine region. In this type of climate, the grapes do not reach the optimal ripeness for a traditional vinification but give their best following the second fermentation in the bottle characteristic of the Champenoise sparkling method, known in Italy as the Metodo Classico. The varieties that compose it are generally pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay but the varieties pinot blanc, pinot gris, petit meslier and arbane are also allowed in small quantities. The choice of the main grape varieties to be used for the production of champagne depends solely on their ability to adapt to this terroir and on the important results they are able to guarantee, among the few varieties able to settle in such a cold and humid climate. Each of them makes its own contribution in terms of quality and characteristics: the pinot noir structure and aromas of black fruits, the pinot meunier acidity and fruit, the Chardonnay elegance and finesse, but also a perfect creaminess. Champagnes differ from each other in color, degree of sweetness, grape variety or in the fact that they are produced from a single vintage, in the case of vintage, or from several vintages, for champagne sans année. We can speak of Champagne Blanc de Noirs if obtained only from black berried grapes, Blanc de Blancs if only from white berried grapes. Champagne Rosé owes its rosé color from the blend of red wine and white wine that make up its cuvée. The Champagne Grand Cru and Premier Cru are those produced in the best and most prestigious vineyards of the region. However, the name of the maison, producer, is what determines the greater or lesser reputation. The particular soil also contributes to determining the exclusivity of these bubbles, with a chalky structure with a much finer grain than the calcareous soils of other French wine-growing regions and porous. This particular conformation makes the minerals more easily absorbed by the roots and provides excellent drainage. This permeability allows access to water resources far below, favoring strong root development and ensuring a continuous water supply. Even within this relatively coherent and constant terroir, there are variations in terroir and climate that make the different areas more suited to the needs of the three main grape varieties. La Côte des Blancs, aptly named Côte des Blancs - and in particular the Côte de Sezanne - is where the best chardonnay sites are found, while the Montagne de Reims and Vallee de la Marne are ideal for pinot noir and pinot meunier.
Champagne AOC Brut PN AYC18 Bollinger
The Blanc de Noirs Champagne PNAYC18 of the Maison Bollinger is produced with a cuvée of 100% Pinot Noir grapes, coming from Aÿ, Tauxières et Verzenay.
Great exaltation of Pinot Noir, with a sparkling wine aged on the lees for 42 months.
If you get a brilliant straw yellow Champagne with fine and persistent perlage that has hints of apple and pear on the nose, toasted references and honey. On the palate it is creamy and dense, with a nice clean and enveloping finish.
Try it with roasted pheasant.
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Grand Réserve Gosset
Gosset Grande Réserve is an emblematic example of excellence in Champagne production, coming from the historic Gosset winery, founded in 1584 in Ay, in the Champagne region, France. This sparkling wine stands out for its rich tradition and meticulous attention in the selection of grapes, mainly Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, which reflect the authentic terroir of the area.
Winemaking follows traditional methods that reflect Gosset's heritage and expertise. La Grande Réserve benefits fr...
View product pageChampagne AOC Rosé Brut Henriot
Champagne Rosé Brut is produced by the Maison de Champagne Henriot, founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot. Maison Henriot has been producing Champagne for eight generations, mainly based on Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, from the terroir of the Premier and Grand Crus.
The sparkling wine is produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The Pinot Noir is vinified in red and is added to the Chardonnay. The sparkling process takes place with the champenoise method, whereby the wine ages in the ...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Grand Blanc de Blancs Gosset
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs is a Champagne of pure elegance, entirely produced with Chardonnay grapes selected from the best crus of Champagne. This cuvée expresses the modernity and dynamism of Maison Gosset, reflecting the high quality of the limestone soils on which the vines are grown.
The vinification involves a minimum aging of four years in the cellar, which gives this Champagne an extraordinary complexity and finesse. The care in the dosage maintains a perfect balance between freshness a...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC La Cuvée Laurent-Perrier
Laurent-Perrier's Champagne Brut La Cuvée comes from grapes from the famous Champagne region.
It is produced with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. After the classic white winemaking processes, the second fermentation takes place in bottle, according to the Champenoise Method, with ageing for at least 36 months on its lees.
Laurent-Perrier's Cuvée has a bright straw yellow colour, a creamy foam and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose opens ...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Grand Millésime 2015 Gosset
The Gosset Grand Millésime 2015 is a Champagne that represents a unique expression of the 2015 vintage, with a predominance of Pinot Noir which gives fruitiness and structure, while the selected Chardonnays add a final freshness and elegance. This cuvée is the result of a careful selection of parcels, which reflects the distinctive character of the vintage.
Winemaking and aging follow traditional Gosset methods, with minimal dosage to preserve the integrity and purity of the wine. The final blend...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Rosé 1er Cru Eugène Quinet
The Champagne Brut Rosé 1er Cru by Eugène Quinet is an example of rare elegance, produced in Pierry, in a vineyard classified as Premier Cru near Epernay, the beating heart of the Champagne region.
This refined champagne is mainly made from Chardonnay grapes, with an addition of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, harvested exclusively by hand. The vinification takes place in steel and is followed by secondary fermentation according to the Champenoise method which involves a second fermentation in the ...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC Le Rosé Lanson
Lanson was one of the first houses to produce rosé Champagne and Le Rosé represents the classic version.
It is mainly obtained from Pinot Noir grapes and for the remainder from Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. The cuvée of this champagne is also enriched with reserve wines from 10 different vintages, from which it draws complexity and fragrance. It remains to refine on its lees for at least 3 years.
Pale cherry pink in color, it brings to the nose delicate and pleasing aromas of rose and red f...
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Champagne AOC Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Georges Vesselle
The Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut by Georges Vesselle is made up of only Pinot Noir grapes, coming from the property's vineyards located on the slopes of Bouzy, one of the most renowned Grand Crus of the denomination. Refines in cellars dug into the chalk for at least 3 years.
Characterized by a straw yellow color and an intense and persistent perlage, it expresses itself on the nose with seductive tones of plum and blueberry, enriched by a touch of delicate spices, including cumi...
View product pageChampagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru AOC Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard's Champagne Blanc de Blancs is obtained from the first pressing of Chardonnay grapes coming exclusively from Grand Cru villages.
25 vintage reserve wines assembled since 1985 are added to the base wine. Following the second fermentation, it rests on the lees for aging for 4 years and at least another 8 months after disgorgement.
It is characterized by a pale golden yellow color with almost silver green reflections and by a very minute and persistent perlage. Its aromas touch the iod...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Celebris Vintage 2012 Gosset
The Gosset Celebris Vintage 2012 is an exceptional expression of Champagne, with a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, which highlights elegance, fruitiness and structure. This vintage reflects the quality of the 2012 vintage, carefully selected for its typicality and freshness of the fruit.
After the harvest, the wine was bottled the following spring and matured for at least 10 years in the cellar, with a moderate dosage to maintain a perfect balance. This long aging underlines the compl...
View product pageChampagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru AOC De Saint Gall
The Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru by De Saint-Gall is made with Chardonnay grapes harvested from Premier Cru and Grand Cru terroirs distributed between the Côte de Blancs, the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne.
After harvesting, the Chardonnay grapes are vinified separately before the second fermentation in the bottle starts, allowing the second fermentation and aging of the wine for at least 66 months in contact with the yeasts. A low dosage follows.
Straw yellow in color, it has a dense...
View product pageChampagne AOC Nature Grand Cru 2016 Georges Vesselle
Georges Vesselle's Champagne Grand Cru Brut Nature is produced mainly from Pinot Noir grapes with a balance of Chardonnay grapes, grown in the property's vineyards located on the slopes of Bouzy, one of the best Grand Crus of Champagne. The refinement takes place for 6 years in cellars dug into the chalk and does not require the addition of dosage.
It has a straw yellow color, with a minute and persistent perlage. With an intense and enveloping scent, it reveals a bouquet in which ethereal and pe...
View product pageChampagne AOC Rosé Brut Deutz
This Champagne Rosé Brut by Deutz is composed of Premier Cru and Grand Cru of Pinot Noir from the Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzenay and Tauxières, with a small addition of Chardonnay obtained from the Côte des Blancs (mainly from Avize, Villeneuve-Renneville, Vertus).
At the time of blending, 8% of red wine is added. The sparkling wine ages on the lees for 3 years.
It has a bright pink colour, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, clear sensations of wild berr...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC Lamotte
The Champagne Brut Lamotte is the result of the classic assembly of the appellation, made up of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. The bunches are collected from different areas of the terroir, in order to give different shades to the final champagne, reflected by different angles of the terroir.
It is distinguished by a golden yellow color and a lively and persistent perlage. The nose brings a delicate bouquet which is mainly characterized by its floral tones, and by delicious frui...
View product pageChampagne AOC Rosé Brut Grande Réserve Mademy
The Champagne Rosé Grande Réserve Mademy is born in vineyards located in the Marne Valley.
The Champagne Rosé Grande Réserve Mademy is made from Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, harvested manually. They are traditionally vinified in thermo-regulated steel tanks and blended with Bouzy red wine. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenois method and involves aging on the yeasts for 24-36 months.
The result is a bright salmon pink Champagne with a fin...
View product pageChampagne AOC Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Saintgybryen
The Champagne Grand Cru Reserve Brut of Saintgybryen is born in vineyards located in the most suitable vineyards of Champagne.
The wine is made from pure Chardonnay grapes, which are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. The second fermentation of the cuvée occurs according to the champenoise method, with aging on the yeasts for 24 months.
Straw yellow in color and with a fine and persistent perlage, the nose reveals aromas of white flowers, pear and bread crust. The sip is fresh and with goo...
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