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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2004
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…
Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire
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….
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004
The noble elegance of a defined and mineral Chardonnay. Its natural balance reflects a harmonious model of a blend of the best Grands Crus sites of the Cote des Blancs: Chouilly for its finesse, Avize for its power and Mesnil-sur-Oger for its structure and longevity. A crystalline appearance with a golden yellow robe allowing a persistent…