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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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New Cuvee Rosé Petite Douceur Launched by Champagne Gosset

New Cuvee Rosé Petite Douceur Launched by Champagne Gosset

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd September 2014

Champagne Gosset, the oldest wine house in Champagne, Aÿ, 1584 – currently celebrating its 430th anniversary – has launched a new cuvée, Petite Douceur Rosé. This extra dry wine achieves a delicate balance between sweetness and acidity and is the perfect accompaniment for desserts or afternoon tea, as well as savoury dishes with a ‘sweet…

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New Labels for Champagne Boizel

New Labels for Champagne Boizel

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th September 2014

Founded in 1834, Champagne Boizel has cultivated excellence since its origins by respecting the values of authenticity and commitment to the best quality. In 180 years of existence, this family house has forged its reputation on the subtlety of its blends and the finesse of its different Champagnes. For Evelyne Boizel and her sons, this ambition to conjugate the past…

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Champagne bottles stored in Epernay

Grower Champagne Tours

By Jon Catt / 10th September 2014

Meet the champagne makers in the Aube and the Marne. Grower Champagne Tours offers visitors tours in Champagne and Burgundy as well as guided walks in Troyes. It was created by Jon Catt who lives in Troyes and is a qualified guide with over thirty years experience. On a Champagne tour visitors staying in Troyes…

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Champagne Henri Mandois: Collection Classique

Champagne Henri Mandois: Collection Classique

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th September 2014

Brut Origine The harmonious blending of the 3 grape varieties (40% chardonnay/30% Pinot meunier/30% Pinot Noir) with all crus from the House puts this Cuvée Brut Origine on a new level, made from a perfect balance and remarkable quality. This Champagne also benefits from a blending of wines from 3 different years in order to…

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Champagne Taittinger Nocturne Rosé

Champagne Taittinger Nocturne Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th September 2014

A new Taittinger cuvée that is dressed for a party. Taittinger dedicates its new glittering, luminescent Nocturne Rosé bottle to all occasions when celebrations continue into the night. Enliven magical gourmet moments… The blend Taittinger Nocturne Rosé is a “Sec” champagne composed of Chardonnay(30%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (70%). Blended from around thirty…

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Champagne Lombard & Cie: Brut

Champagne Lombard & Cie: Brut

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th September 2014

Brut Tasting A Champagne in a beautiful straw yellow colour, with golden tones. It has a vanilla nose with an abundance of fine persistent bubbles. The palate is round, fruity and balanced with notes of brioche. On what occasion? This champagne is perfect for all occasions, appetiser courses, and also at a fine meal. Winemaking…

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Champagne Henri Mandois.

Champagne Henri Mandois: Collection 1735

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th September 2014

Vintage 2006 Always selected in a great year, the Brut vintage is a perfect expression of the quality of the wines elaborated in the House. Round, this vintage premier cru is a blend (70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay) of three crus where Pierry builds the structure of the wine and Chouilly and Vertus adds finesse.…

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