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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th August 2014

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs embodies purity of the Chardonnay grapes from which it is made exclusively. Made primarily with Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, it is intensely aromatic. The nose is powerfully reminiscent of fresh fruits with dominant notes of citrus and exotic fruits, followed by a touch…

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Louis Roederer Vintage

Louis Roederer Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th August 2014

Brut Vintage Fascinated by the aromatic diversity of Pinot Noir in Champagne, Louis Roederer uses the structure and power of the Pinot Noir grapes from the Montagne de Reims to create its Brut Vintage. Exposed to the north-east, the grapes mature more slowly. The character of this great wine intensifies and becomes more refined through…

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Louis Roederer Non Vintage

Louis Roederer Non Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th August 2014

Brut Premier After the upheavals of the early 1900s, particularly the First World War that destroyed more than half of the Louis Roederer estate, Léon Olry Roederer reconstructed the vineyards. He decided to buy grapes to ensure the continuity of the House during this difficult period and, at the same time, created a multi-vintage wine…

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Armand de Brignac Rosé

Armand de Brignac Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd August 2014

Armand de Brignac Rosé is among the finest examples of the famous pink Champagne blend ever conceived, and is packaged in a brilliant pink-gold bottle with matching adornments. Its beautiful color is achieved through assemblage, the process by which sparkling white wine is blended with a proportion of still Pinot Noir wine. Our Pinot Noir…

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Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs

Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd August 2014

Armand de Brignac Blanc de Blancs is pressed from an exclusive selection of white Chardonnay from famed Grand Cru villages including Cramant, Avize, and Oger. The result of uncompromising insistence on grape and vintage perfection, our Blanc de Blancs is at the pinnacle of the style, and rates as one of the most remarkable Champagnes…

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Armand de Brignac Brut Gold

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd August 2014

Armand de Brignac Brut Gold – our flagship cuveé – is a singular example of the Brut Champagne tradition. Marvelously complex and full-bodied, its bouquet is both fresh and lively, with light floral notes. On the palate, our Brut Gold has a sumptuous, racy fruit character perfectly integrated with the wine’s subtle brioche accents. The…

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Paul Déthune Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs

Paul Déthune Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd August 2014

Our seven hectares of land, lovingly cultivated by Pierre Déthune, produce nine Grand Cru wines. Each of these undergoes malolactic fermentation and aging in the winery’s cellars, which which were cut out of the chalk in the 17th century. Blanc de Blancs Blend: 100% Chardonnay from Ambonnay Grand Cru. Made and aged in 205 liters…

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Armand de Brignac, Les Grands Bouteilles

Armand de Brignac, Les Grands Bouteilles

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th August 2014

Les Grands Bouteilles Armand de Brignac has revolutionized the world of luxury large-format Champagne bottles. From our 1.5L Magnum sizes – which are available for our Brut Gold, Rosé, and Blanc de Blancs cuvées, to our show-stopping 30 liter Brut Gold “Midas,” no other Champagne house has made the same dramatic impact as these massive,…

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Armand de Brignac, Les Grands Bouteilles

Armand de Brignac

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th August 2014

The History The art of Champagne has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Prior to the 17th century, however, France’s Champagne region produced only still wines – not the sparkling wine famous worldwide today. The Catholic Church owned many of Champagne’s vineyards and monks produced their own wines for use in the sacrament…

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