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Chanoine Freres Millesime 1995
Millesime 1995 A fine bead of bubbles rises gently against a pale gold background. The nose is elegant and discrete, with notes of honey and a hint of nut. These are followed by subtle aromas of almond paste and of vanilla. A balanced creaminess on the palate confirms the expression given on the nose. The…
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,…
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…
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…
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…