Champagne Pannier Brut Rose, NV, Champagne, France, 6 bottles

Champagne Pannier Brut Rose - 12 bottles

Champagne Leclerc Briant La Croisette NV (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 93 Country : France Region : Champagne Grape : Chardonnay Alcohol : 12% Description : Leclerc's newest, rare single-vineyard Champagne. It is a Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Release Notes : Leclerc's newest single-vineyard Champagne. A blanc de blancs made from 100% Chardonnay from a tiny vineyard in pernay. A blend of the 2000 and 2001 harvests. Only 3,500 bottles produced. Leclerc Briant is now grows all of its Champagnes Biodynamically (no fertilizers, and deep ploughing of the soils). Tasting Notes : A beutiful lemon colored Champagne with a rich nose of sweet, ripe melons and minerals with some yeast character. Rich and racy with classic blanc de blancs flavors of toast and citrus leading to a dry and refreshing finish. Perfect with hors doeuvres or as an aperitif. Pair with : Aperitif, Lobster, Pears, Spicy Foods, Tarts Winery : A small Champagne house whose focus is on quality and tradition. Records show the Leclerc family tending vines as far back as 1664. The house sold its first bottle in 1872. Today, Pascal Leclerc has 75 acres of Organic and Biodynamic vineyards spread over several famous Champagne villages. Cumires, Damery, Dizy, Epernay, Hautvillers and Verneuil. Leclerc Briant only uses the highest quality juice from first pressing called "la cuvee." Region Info : It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses pumps. The only sale is that it should be chilled down. It is a superlative drink that almost everyone enjoys but do you know how it came to existence? Geography And The Origins As almost everybody knows, Champagne is a province of France, north-east of Paris. The capital of Champagne is Remiss and the Champagne district includes all the hills south of Remiss up to the Marine River 30 kilometers south (where you find the second town of Champagne called Epernay). Despite its extremely northern situation (at the limit of where grapes will grow), the Champagne soil made of chalk and silica has been found very propitious for the Pinot Noir, the famous red varietal of Burgundy (located 70 miles further south). Grapes were already grown in Champagne during the Roman conquest and from Roman times until the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, Champagne reds were in strong competition with Burgundy reds. The chalky terroir of Champagne gave lean reds that probably kept a little better than the more fruity Pinots of Burgundy. How The Bubbles Arrived Of course, it was by accident. In the mid 1600's, Champagne reds, which were very clear and of a ros composition, were shipped in casks (there were no bottles then) to the court of the young King Louis XIV in Paris (not yet in Versailles since the palace was under construction). Given the cold weather of the Reims region, the grapes harvested in mid-October (to acheive optimal maturity) were stored in vats in cellars where th

Bollinger Special Cuvee, NV, Champagne, France, 12 bottles

Bollinger Special Cuvee - 12 bottles - "When you absolutely positively definitely have to impress the hell out of everyone in the room there is really only one Champagne to go for...Bollinger!" Wine International Magazine. There's a very good reason bubbly lovers return time and again to Bollinger's legendary Special Cuvee ... it always impresses with gorgeous depth of flavour.

Champagne Leclerc Briant Les Crayeres Brut (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 93+ Country : France Region : Champagne Grape : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Alcohol : 12% Description : A delicate and rare single-vineyard Champagne from the Cote d'Epernay. Release Notes : A real oddity: a single-vineyard Champagne. All of the grapes come from the chalky 2.5 acre Les Crayres vineyard. A blend of Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (37%), and Chardonnay (25%) grapes selected for their extraordinary quality. Despite the blend, it is soft and fruity like a Blanc de Blancs. Leclerc Briant is now growing all of its Champagnes Biodynamically (no fertilizers, and deep ploughing of the soils). Tasting Notes : A pale yellow Champagne with a fine foam. A fine mineral, vanilla, raspberry and lime nose. On the palate, you find flavors of quince and chalk. A very delicate Champagne that is ideal as an aperitif. Pair with : Apples, Berries, Cakes, Lobster, Melon, Pears, Spicy Foods, Tarts Winery : A small Champagne house whose focus is on quality and tradition. Records show the Leclerc family tending vines as far back as 1664. The house sold its first bottle in 1872. Today, Pascal Leclerc has 75 acres of Organic and Biodynamic vineyards spread over several famous Champagne villages. Cumires, Damery, Dizy, Epernay, Hautvillers and Verneuil. Leclerc Briant only uses the highest quality juice from first pressing called "la cuvee." Region Info : It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses pumps. The only sale is that it should be chilled down. It is a superlative drink that almost everyone enjoys but do you know how it came to existence? Geography And The Origins As almost everybody knows, Champagne is a province of France, north-east of Paris. The capital of Champagne is Remiss and the Champagne district includes all the hills south of Remiss up to the Marine River 30 kilometers south (where you find the second town of Champagne called Epernay). Despite its extremely northern situation (at the limit of where grapes will grow), the Champagne soil made of chalk and silica has been found very propitious for the Pinot Noir, the famous red varietal of Burgundy (located 70 miles further south). Grapes were already grown in Champagne during the Roman conquest and from Roman times until the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, Champagne reds were in strong competition with Burgundy reds. The chalky terroir of Champagne gave lean reds that probably kept a little better than the more fruity Pinots of Burgundy. How The Bubbles Arrived Of course, it was by accident. In the mid 1600's, Champagne reds, which were very clear and of a ros composition, were shipped in casks (there were no bottles then) to the court of the young King Louis XIV in Paris (not yet in Versailles since the palace was under construction). Given the cold weather of the Reims region, the grapes harvested in mid-October (to acheive optimal m

Champagne Moutardier Millsim 1998 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 92+ Country : France Region : Champagne Grape : Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Alcohol : 12% Description : An expressive Champagne from an excellent vintage. Release Notes : An excellent vintage Champagne made from Pinot Meunier (80%) and Chardonnay (20%). More concentrated than the Carte dOr thanks to a higher proportion of mature wine from an excellent vintage aged in oak. Tasting Notes : A rich golden-colored wine with great concentration and tiny, fine bubbles. An expressive nose of apples, stewed, ripe pears, and honey, with some biscuit and toast undertones. Excellent mousse with a palate that displays fruit, freshness, and a touch of minerality. A long, smooth, aromatic finish with a hint of nuts. Pair with : Aperitif, Berries, Cakes, Lobster, Tarts Winery : Moutardier owns some of best vineyards for Pinot Meunier in Le Breuil, and this remarkable and underappreciated grape plays an important role in their wines. The Moutardiers have been growers in Champagne since 1650, and they have been making their own Champagne for 85 years. Region Info : It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses pumps. The only sale is that it should be chilled down. It is a superlative drink that almost everyone enjoys but do you know how it came to existence? Geography And The Origins As almost everybody knows, Champagne is a province of France, north-east of Paris. The capital of Champagne is Remiss and the Champagne district includes all the hills south of Remiss up to the Marine River 30 kilometers south (where you find the second town of Champagne called Epernay). Despite its extremely northern situation (at the limit of where grapes will grow), the Champagne soil made of chalk and silica has been found very propitious for the Pinot Noir, the famous red varietal of Burgundy (located 70 miles further south). Grapes were already grown in Champagne during the Roman conquest and from Roman times until the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, Champagne reds were in strong competition with Burgundy reds. The chalky terroir of Champagne gave lean reds that probably kept a little better than the more fruity Pinots of Burgundy. How The Bubbles Arrived Of course, it was by accident. In the mid 1600's, Champagne reds, which were very clear and of a ros composition, were shipped in casks (there were no bottles then) to the court of the young King Louis XIV in Paris (not yet in Versailles since the palace was under construction). Given the cold weather of the Reims region, the grapes harvested in mid-October (to acheive optimal maturity) were stored in vats in cellars where they started their fermentation. The cold weather of approaching winter stopped the fermentation and it is only in April or early May of the following year when the temperature rose again that the fermentation process started anew and suddenly turned the inside of

R. Renaudin Reserve Brut, NV, Champagne, France, 6 bottles

R. Renaudin Reserve Brut - 12 bottles - A long-time friend of ours - Therese Renaudin continues to seriously challenge the big names. Champagne expert Tom Stevenson rates her Brut Reserve Non-Vintage above the Grandes Marques such as Bollinger Moet et Chandon Veuve Cliquot to name but three. Were it not for the fact her wines are rare there may be a few red faces! Renaudin's vineyard plots compete with the finest Champagne has to offer producing wines of exceptional depth and finesse. Unlike the majority of the big houses she doesn't buy in any of her grapes thereby her exacting standards are never compromised. Light gold honeyed apple and freshly toasted brioche aromas with the depth that defines great Champagne. Persistent mousse and tiny bubbles that lead to a long luxurious finish.

Champagne Leclerc Briant Cuve Divine 2001 (Wine)

Wine Messenger Rating : 94 Country : France Region : Champagne Grape : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol : 12% Description : An exquisite vintage Champage made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that has beaten many famous Champagnes in blind tastings. Release Notes : The Zenith of Leclercs line. This prestige cuve is a blend of Pinot Noir (50%) and Chardonnay (50%) from estate vineyards in the villages of Dizy, Cumieres, Damery, and Hautvillers. It aged for 5 years on the lees in Leclercs cellars before release. Cuve Divine has beaten many more famous names, including Dom Perignon, in blind tastings. Its great concentration is a testament to Leclerc-Briant's low yield organic farming. Tasting Notes : A remarkably full-flavored bouquet of freshly-baked biscuits along with butter and almond aromas. A palate of delicate honeyed- fruit flavors that is racy and lively thanks to the Chardonnay, and full-bodied and rich thanks to the Pinot Noir. An excellent, long finish. Pair with your finest desserts and holiday celebrants. Pair with : Aperitif, Berries, Cakes, Chocolate, Tarts Winery : A small Champagne house whose focus is on quality and tradition. Records show the Leclerc family tending vines as far back as 1664. The house sold its first bottle in 1872. Today, Pascal Leclerc has 75 acres of Organic and Biodynamic vineyards spread over several famous Champagne villages. Cumires, Damery, Dizy, Epernay, Hautvillers and Verneuil. Leclerc Briant only uses the highest quality juice from first pressing called "la cuvee." Region Info : It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses pumps. The only sale is that it should be chilled down. It is a superlative drink that almost everyone enjoys but do you know how it came to existence? Geography And The Origins As almost everybody knows, Champagne is a province of France, north-east of Paris. The capital of Champagne is Remiss and the Champagne district includes all the hills south of Remiss up to the Marine River 30 kilometers south (where you find the second town of Champagne called Epernay). Despite its extremely northern situation (at the limit of where grapes will grow), the Champagne soil made of chalk and silica has been found very propitious for the Pinot Noir, the famous red varietal of Burgundy (located 70 miles further south). Grapes were already grown in Champagne during the Roman conquest and from Roman times until the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, Champagne reds were in strong competition with Burgundy reds. The chalky terroir of Champagne gave lean reds that probably kept a little better than the more fruity Pinots of Burgundy. How The Bubbles Arrived Of course, it was by accident. In the mid 1600's, Champagne reds, which were very clear and of a ros composition, were shipped in casks (there were no bottles then) to the court of the young King Louis XIV in Paris (not yet in

Piper Heidsieck Brut, NV, Champagne, France, 12 bottles

Piper Heidsieck Brut - 12 bottles - Stunning release that has - among a host of other awards - just scooped the prestigious "Best Non Vintage Champagne" Trophy at the world's premier wine show!

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV, Champagne, France, 6 bottles

Louis Roederer Brut Premier - 12 bottles - Roederer is one of Champagne's Grandes Marques and their Brut Premier has received high praise and been a celebratory essential for more than a century. As Jancis Robinson MW notes it really is "deliciously superior"! The Roederer family source most of their grapes from their 200 hectares of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards and the wine is aged for a minimum of three and a half years before release. "There is layer upon layer of flavour to be found in this well-made non-vintage bubbly. Honey almonds and chocolate-biscuit overtones accompany the juicy pear and apple fruit." (Sunday Express)

Cider Vinegar

Imported from Reims, France, this vinegar is made from apple cider from Normany. Cider vinegar is less pungent than wine vinegar and exudes a beautiful aroma reminiscent of fresh apples. This versatile product is great in a flavorful salad dressing, as a base for a juicy marinade, or as a condiment on your favorite sandwich.

Champagne Pannier Brut Selection, NV, Champagne, France, 12 bottles

Champagne Pannier Brut Selection - 12 bottles - Gold medal quality from the first sip! This is a thoroughly satisfying Champagne that we're simply sure you're going to love - and you won't be alone. Besides its impressive medal haul it's the top choice Champagne of both Eurostar First Class and United Airlines. Louis Eugene Pannier founded the family company at Dizy in 1899. So popular was the family's Champagne that his son Gaston had to find larger premises at Chateau-Thierry. Its remarkable cellars originally quarried in AD720 and converted into two-tier vaulted cellars in the 12th century are different from anything else you'll see in Champagne. Here at a constant cool temperature the Champagne bearing the Pannier family name matures perfectly. Its evident quality eloquently reinforces the point made by The Independent's Anthony Rose that "Champagnes made by local growers are not just affordable but in many instances superior to the better-known big brands." Fresh lemon hue with creamy brioche aromas. A refreshing citrus-fruit palate with a satisfying toasty edge and delicate but plentiful bubbles. Superbly balanced extremely elegant with a fine long finish.

Taittinger Brut, NV, Champagne, France, 12 bottles

Taittinger Brut - 12 bottles - Taittinger is notable for its classic balance and focus ... and goes nicely biscuity with a bit of extra age. "One of the best value Grandes Marques around. Toasty and nicely developed with very fine bubbles" wrote Tim Atkin MW in the Observer. "Plenty of character here. Aromas of roasted nuts strawberries and cream toast and a gunsmoke-like edge. Long lingering and totally seamless palate - it is complex yet delicate with great mid-palate flavours of buttery/toasty lemons and strawberries." (Winestate Magazine).