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Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Billecart

Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Billecart

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th April 2014

This exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of grands crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir). Its vinification, partially in traditional oak casks, underpins the generous character of this fine, elegant and rich wine. A lovely colour…

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Alfred Gratien Millésime 1996 Vintage

Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th April 2014

Cuvée Paradis Brut A remarkable cuvée with a delightful colour, exclusively produced from têtes-de-cuvée and grand-cru wines. Grape variety: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. A testimony to the great skill of Alfred Gratien’s cellar master. Clear, shimmering with a golden sparkle Very fine, extremely long-lasting mousse A delicate mixture of honey, nuts and subtle hints of…

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Alfred Gratien Millésime 1996 Vintage

Alfred Gratien Millésime 1996 Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th April 2014

Millésime 1996 Vintage This is the greatest vintage of the last century. It offers a palate which blends strength, refined flavours and fruity aromas  Transparent, brilliant, with sparkling golden highlights  Fine, long-lasting mousse with a creamy finish An initial burst of fruity, biscuity flavours with notes of almond and nuts, followed by a second nose…

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Chanoine Freres Premier Cru

Chanoine Freres Grande Réserve

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd April 2014

Grande Réserve A remarkable fine mousse rises against a background of intense gold. The nose is full of diverse and flattering aromas. On the palate, dominant notes of apricots and citrus fruits gives way to spicy aromas of pepper and gingerbread, and of butter, cream and tobacco. The subtlety of the mousse and the delicate freshness…

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Chanoine Freres Premier Cru

Chanoine Frères

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd April 2014

Chanoine Frères is the second oldest Champagne house. The Chanoine family is one of the oldest in Épernay. In 1730, during the reign of Louis XV, the brothers Jacques-Louis and Jean-Baptiste Chanoine established a company trading in the wines of Champagne under the name of Chanoine Frères. Also in 1730, the Chanoine brothers were granted permission by the town of Epernay to begin excavation…

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Glass of Bubbly and Theo Paphitis, ex BBC Dragons Den Star.

GlassofBubbly wins #SBS Award from Theo Paphitis

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd April 2014

This week GlassOfBubbly was recognised by UK business guru and ex Dragon’s Den star, Theo Paphitis who awarded us the famed #SBS (Small Business Sunday). We’ve already have had increased interest in our online concept and from the hive of activity caused on the evening of winning, we were contacted by a TV celebrity who…

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Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

This Champagne is famous for its highly expressive bouquet, which stems from the very careful preservation of the grape’s natural fresh red fruit aromas. It is one of the rare rosé Champagnes to be made using the maceration (skin contact) technique, which gives it the extraordinary depth and freshness that has made it the benchmark for rosé champagne…

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Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2004

Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2004

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

Laurent-Perrier is selective when declaring vintages – rarely declaring them and only in the very best years with a unique character. Thus the Vintage 2004 is an exceptional wine and while it maintains the signature style of the House’s wines, it reflects the unique characteristics of the vintage year. Laurent-Perrier’s vintages have excellent ageing capacity. The wine…

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Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire

Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

Discover the history and birth of the Clos Saint-Hilaire due to François Roland-Billecart’s initiative. In the 1950s my grandmother set aside this park-like space with vines, flowers and fruit trees, next to our house in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, for our enjoyment. Realising this outstanding terroir’s potential, my family planted the first Pinot Noir vines here in 1964.…

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