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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th September 2014

Produced in the cellars of the former Saint-Nicaise abbey (13th century) in Reims, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs receives all the lavish care and attention it needs to reach its peak. Every bottle of Comtes de Champagne strictly adheres to all of the following to make it such a rare luxury and the…

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th September 2014

2004 Despite its unremarkable weather conditions, 2004 is an exuberant vintage. Although the winter was chilly, there was no period of intense cold. The very pleasant spring had low rainfall. The flowering period was long and began in mid-June, when the weather was cool. The summer was cool also, with weak sunshine, and was dry…

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Deutz Amour de Deutz blanc - Champagne

Champagne Deutz: Amour de Deutz 2005

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th September 2014

The grapes are harvested from the Cotes des Blancs, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of durable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing grape quality. The harvest usually takes place…

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Champagne Deutz Brut NV

Champagne Deutz: Brut Classic NV

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th September 2014

Viticulture The grapes are harvested in Ay, Marne Valley, Cotes des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims, with over 80% of the grapes coming from vineyards that are rated Premier or Grand Cru. For some years the company has employed a policy of durable viticulture, cutting down on the use of chemicals, reducing yields and increasing…

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Gratiot-Delugny Champagnes

Gratiot-Delugny Champagnes

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th September 2014

Brut Reserve This is the traditional Cuvée of the Marne Valley, faithfully made by the Gratiot-Delugny family with a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this Champagne has a pale gold colour with fine and plentiful bubbles. It has a good length in mouth and a good intensity. This is a full bodied Champagne, excellent…

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Champagne Gratiot-Delugny

Champagne Gratiot-Delugny

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th September 2014

HISTORY Jules Gratiot and Louise Delugny who both came from Champagne families, founded the Gratiot-Delugny House in 1889 which is located in Croûttes sur Marne. Emile Gratiot succeeded as Récoltant-Manipulant (wine-grower), followed by Robert Gratiot, who today hands down the tradition and knowledge to his son David. THE VINEYARD There are three vineyardsof 9 hectares in:…

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Wearing Memories

Wearing Memories

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th September 2014

Chances are you remember the last time you opened a bottle of Champagne, sharing such special moments create a cherish memory you want to lock away safely forever. Whether it is an anniversary, birthday, and wedding or catching up with friends and loved ones these are memories that bring joy every time you remember them.…

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Albert de Vilarnau Cava

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th September 2014

Vilarnau is a top-end, finely crafted Cava produced on a small and very exclusive scale with a touch of the avant-garde about it. This Cava has many links to the city of Barcelona with strong links to the modern, cutting edge spirit of the one of Spain’s most famous conurbations . Vilarnau is situated in…

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Kingscote Estate Unveils First Ever Sparkling Wine

Kingscote Vineyards

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th September 2014

Hidden half a mile down a quiet track from Vowells Lane, between East Grinstead and Turners Hill is Kingscote Vineyards. Kingscote which was once part of the Gravetye estate and is overlooked by Mill Place Farm, a converted 14 century stone master’s house which is now home to owners Christen and Alison Monge and their four…

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