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Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingMatured for a duration of 2 years prior to disgorgement, this exquisite Cuvée was meticulously crafted as a tribute to the esteemed French chef Emile Dupuis. Crafted from a harmonious blend of the timeless champagne grape varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier - sourced from various vintages, it embodies the embodiment of dedication, exacting standards, and the accumulated expertise passed down through generations since 1845. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jul 2024) Taste Expressive and eleg
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Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingThis Bollinger Special Cuvee gift box contains a 75cl bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvee champagne along with two beautiful Bollinger engraved flutes in a sleek red case. -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot MeunierABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingGold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. Champagne Bonvalet began with a wild dream: to create a Maison de Champagne from scratch. In 2012, Guillaume created his first cuvée, which took two more years of patience to distribute the first 2000 bottles of Champagne Bonvalet. The first cuvée of the House, ‘Epopée’ (meaning journey in French) represents the incredible adventure they are still living today. Blending the three emblematic grape varieties of the Champagne region, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pino -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling91 Points - Decanter. Champagne Bonvalet began with a wild dream: to create a Maison de Champagne from scratch. In 2012, Guillaume created his first cuvée, which took two more years of patience to distribute the first 2000 bottles of Champagne Bonvalet. 2014 – A very distinctive year, that of the very first production of House Bonvalet. The Premier Cru Horae represents patience and serendipity, both needed to lead beautiful projects and produce great wines. The rich power of Pinot Noir and the d -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Champagne Bonvalet began with a wild dream: to create a Maison de Champagne from scratch. In 2012, Guillaume created his first cuvée, which took two more years of patience to distribute the first 2000 bottles of Champagne Bonvalet. Kosmos Blanc de Blancs is a 100% Chardonnay cuvee with 3 years maturation showing generous citrus and floral aromas with a lovely effervescence. Taste: "The nose of this Champagne is generous, with citrus and floral aromas. TheRegular Price£45.25Bin End Sale - 25% off£33.94 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingMatured for a duration of 2 years prior to disgorgement, this exquisite Cuvée was meticulously crafted as a tribute to the esteemed French chef Emile Dupuis. Crafted from a harmonious blend of the timeless champagne grape varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier - sourced from various vintages, it embodies the embodiment of dedication, exacting standards, and the accumulated expertise passed down through generations since 1845. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jul 2024) Taste Expressive and eleg -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling96 Points - Vinous.com. In a pivotal moment of celebration, dating back to the 1987 vintage, Laurent-Perrier, revered as the non-vintage rosé champagne category's ultimate benchmark, sought to transcend its own excellence. This pursuit of perfection gave rise to the exquisite Alexandra Rosé Millésimé. This rare and coveted wine is the culmination of a meticulous selection process and crafted from the most exceptional Pinot Noir Grands Crus and Chardonnay plots. It all began as a tribute to owner -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: Chardonnay, Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling96 Points - bettane et desseauve. Laurent‑Perrier is selective when declaring vintages from only the very best years to create a rare and exceptional wine, characteristic of the House’s style. The 2012 wine year was complicated with winter and spring frosts, hail and cryptogamic diseases, which had an impact on the yield, which was rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection allowing for an exceptional harvest. Sensory Characteristics EyeThe wine is white gol -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling97 Points - Falstaff. The 'Grand Siècle' is a name for the prosperous 17th century in France, known for human creativity surpassing nature. Louis XIV, the 'Sun King,' created the Château de Versailles, symbolising harmony and perfection. In Champagne, the term "vintage" typically signifies excellence in Prestige Cuvées. However, Laurent-Perrier believes that only blending can achieve perfection beyond nature's offerings, resulting in a champagne with long ageing potential, evolving depth, intensRegular Price£234.95Bin End Sale - 25% off£176.22 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier. This exceptional Vintage Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Michel Genet is truly the work of an Artisan. 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru Vineyards of Chouilly, expect dense aromas of pastries, freshly baked bread and almond croissant, followed by candied fruit, pineapple and smokey nuances of tea, dark rum and tobacco. Complex, elegant and simply superb! Wine Press Ratings 93 Points - The Champagne Sommelier "The aroma is mineral, refined, and liveRegular Price£73.65Producer Focus - 15% off£62.61 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex Sparkling91 Points - Cellar Tracker - There is Champagne, and then there is Grand Cru Champagne, the pinnacle of Champagne excellence. This Grand Cru Champagne from the vineyards of Chouilly is not only significantly more affordable but also more refined than many big household names. The result is a stunning Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru Champagne with complex toasty and citrus notes that are perfectly balanced, offering fantastic value. It has a golden yellow colour with aromas of pastrieRegular Price£37.95Producer Focus - 15% off£32.26 -
Country: France, ChampagneGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 12.5%Style: Rich Complex SparklingA wonderfully complex Blanc de Blancs champagne from the outstanding 2017 vintage. Michel Genet and his team are 'manufacteurs de Grands Crus' and their MG BB Vintage offers aromas of pastries with fragrances of fresh nuts and candied fruits, followed by tobacco, menthol anise and eucalyptus. This has a rich aromatic palette and powerful finish. Vivino Rating: 4.1 (Jan 2025) About the Producer “Manufacteurs de Grands Crus”. Michel Genet like to call themselves “manufacteurs” (“artisans”) from thRegular Price£49.95Producer Focus - 15% off£42.46 -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingSilver Medal - Wine GB. Blanc de Noirs 2015 is crafted exclusively from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes grown at Roebuck Estates Roman Villa vineyard. After careful selection, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and partially fermented in the finest French oak casks. A generous lees ageing for a minimum of 36 months gives this wine depth, complexity and richness. It is drinking well now but will undoubtedly, continue to improve with bottle age. It was a cold winter which vines tend to enjoy. Sprin -
Country: England, SussexGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 12%Style: Rich Complex SparklingCrafted exclusively from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes grown at Roebuck Estates Roman Villa vineyard. After careful selection, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and partially fermented in the finest French oak casks. A generous lees ageing for a minimum of 36 months gives this wine depth, complexity and richness. It is drinking well now but will undoubtedly, continue to improve with bottle age. It was a cold winter which vines tend to enjoy. Spring arrived later than usual with budburst taking