Glass of Bubbly
De Watère Cuvée Premier Brut Rosé
The melange of rich foam composition and profound rosé colour excellent induces the taste of fresh berries. The rosé’s aromas are dominated by intense blackberries and raspberries. The connoisseur experiences the rose as discreet yet fruity. Its light dosage allows for all the various aromas to unfold. Our Rosé de Noir consists of 100% Pinot…
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La Pamelita and a lady on a mission!
Cataluña’s Lloban winery combines tradition and innovation… I haven’t met Pamela Geddes (yet) but I feel I know her. It seems to me that there are certain winemakers who have a signature wine, much like a chef will have his/her signature dish. One becomes familiar with the style of the ‘signature’ and therefore, by some…
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Nino Franco Cartizze
100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco) from the place called Cartizze. Tasting Notes: Scents of William pear, apricot and rose petals. Vinous, round and pleasant flavor accompanied by subtle and creamy bubbles. Very fine, pronounced, aromatic and perfumed, with tropical fruit flavours. Food Pairing: Traditionally paired with Panettone, Colomba, cakes and fruit tarts. Also good with…
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Pommery Millésime Grand Cru 2005
The year of tranquillity. COLOUR: It is a lovely yellow in colour with attractive hints of green. Its sheer transparency is such that you can glimpse the treasures it holds within. NOSE: Behind the first nose, which is quite fat, silky and almost creamy, attractive floral notes of very slightly dried flowers emerge. Next appear…
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Duval-Leroy Traditional Champagnes
Brut It is in this product that one can feel the unique power and character which marks out a top-of-the-range champagne. Consistency, expertise and a creative spirit ensure a success which needs no further demonstration. The Maison Duval-Leroy revels in the art of blending Pinots and Chardonnays. Enriched with around fifteen crus and generous quantity…
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Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve
Our Winemaker’s comments: This wine’s colour is straw with green/gold undertones. The initial aromas should intrigue the taster as they already show a complexity rarely present in a non-vintage Brut. The biscuity gives away some lovely spicy, herbaceous tones of thyme, blonde tobacco and dried flowers. The palate is intense showing the same biscuity, faintly…
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The Champagnes of Le Mesnil
Cuvée Special Prestige Millésimée: Prepared with the best local Mesnil facing south, planted with old vines with an average age of 32 years. This great wine is made without malolactic fermentation to retain its typical Chardonnay. Vintage Milésimée Sublime: This wine is produced in the presence of a great year when nature is being generous.…
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Champagne Le Mesnil
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is a charming village 20 Km south of Epernay, in the heart of the Coastwhites. It is ranked among the ‘Grands Crus’ – a rare name which only 17 villages can boast. The vines are planted on our land only on slopes of chalk, and produce only white grapes from the Chardonnay vines.…
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Duval-Leroy Clos des Bouveries 2005
A perfect marriage of soil and expertise. Clos des Bouveries, overlooking the village of Vertus, is an ancient plot of land belonging to the Duval-Leroy family, which enjoys a mid-slope position facing due east. This situation provides exceptional conditions producing one of the earliest growth cycles in the area, and enriching the fruits with an…
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