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Alfred Gratien Millésime 1996 Vintage

Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th April 2014

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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Chanoine Freres Premier Cru

Chanoine Freres Grande Réserve

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd April 2014

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 Freres Premier Cru

Chanoine Frères

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd April 2014

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

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

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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Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire

Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

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.…

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Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004

Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd April 2014

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…

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Alfred Gratien Millésime 1996 Vintage

Alfred Gratien Cuvée Brut and Brut Rosé

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st April 2014

Cuvée Brut Classique This great classic clearly shows the style of Alfred Gratien. It’s a refined blend dominated by fruity Pinot Meunier combined with the elegance of Chardonnay. Light-gold, very beautiful, fine, extremely long-lasting mousse Citrus fruits, mangos, peaches and apricots. A wonderful balance of aromatic strength and the freshness of exotic fruits A refined blend…

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Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th April 2014

Laurent-Perrier can offer a Champagne for every occasion, a wine for every form of enjoyment. The House of Laurent-Perrier was known in the last century for its ‘Grand vin sans Sucre’. This totally natural champagne, without sugar, is a great favourite with connoisseurs who appreciate its combination of vigour and delicacy. This is an original and pure…

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Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec

Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th April 2014

The general movement towards dryer wines, together with the habit of drinking Champagne as an apéritif, has popularised the consumption of Brut. However, many wine-lovers still enjoy the softness and the gentle reminder of past pleasures provided by a Demi-Sec, especially when served with a dessert. Grape varieties: Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 40%, Pinot Meunier 15 %…

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