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Chanoine Freres Premier Cru

Chanoine Freres Premier Cru

Premier Cru A rich foam of bubbles appears to be dancing against a background flecked with gold and yellow. The nose, open but subtle, reveals the richness and complexity of this great wine. In succession, the aromas of ripe fruits, of warm toast, and of marmalade reveal the concentration of this blend. On the palate,…

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Cut Price Champagne? – Bargain Bonanza or Brand Damaging?

Cut price Champagne offers in our Supermarkets are now increasingly becoming the norm. Most visits to the supermarket wine section will find bottles of Champagne for £15 or less. Last Christmas and New Year, offers were even seen for £10 per bottle. Champagne is supposed to be a premium product, so just what is the…

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Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon

Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon

Created in 1988 as a tribute to the co-founder Elisabeth Salmon, this cuvée distinguishes itself through its intensity of beautiful and elegant flavours. This great, rare and sought after wine, subtly offers the signature of our top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs that have been carefully mastered from an exceptional harvest. A salmon pink tint…

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Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Billecart

Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Billecart

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 Cuvée Paradis Brut

Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut

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

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 Grande Réserve

Chanoine Freres Grande Réserve

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 Frères

Chanoine Frères

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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Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

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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