Champagne
Champagne AOC appellation is without doubt the best known and most famous in the world. The appellation is shared across several areas with different characteristics, each of which is famous for the cultivation of a specific grape variety: the Montagne de Reims area is famous for Pinot Noir, the Côte des Blancs and Côte de Sézanne for Chardonnay, the Vallée de la Marne for Pinot Meunier and the southernmost area of the Côte de Bar for Pinot Noir.
The Champagne terroir
Champagne owes the celebrity of its wines to many factors and one of these is certainly its unique terroir. In general, the soil of Champagne is characterised by limestone-clay marl with a robust chalk content. And it is precisely the deep chalk layer of the subsoil that constitutes the richness of this territory.
The Champagne region represents the extreme limit of vine cultivation in the north and the white colour of the chalk reflects the gentle heat from the sun and transfers it to the plants. It also acts as a major water resource, draining the surface of the vines and retaining water deep underground for dry periods.
Metodo Classico, Champenoise or Champagne: the production method
The success of the wines of this region stems from the production method of Champagne, the first wine to use the technique of re-fermentation in the bottle, which later became knows at the 'méthode champenoise' or 'Metodo Classico'. Thanks to this process, still wines, to which a syrup of yeasts and sugars known as 'liqueur de tirage' is added, undergo a second fermentation in the bottle, which produces carbon dioxide and leads to the formation of the precious bubbles.
Once the period of maturation on lees, which are removed from the wine by dégorgement, is over, the bottle is filled up with a mixture called "liqueur d'expédition", containing old wines and a quantity of sugar that determines the final dosage of the cuvée: Pas Dosé, Extra Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, Demi Sec or Doux. The exact composition of the blend, which contributes to the so-called 'goût maison', is a secret jealously guarded by each producer.
What are the elements that contribute to the success of Champagne?
It can be said that the extraordinary terroir is the first element of Champagne's success. It is also thanks to the tradition of a centuries-old culture and the art of blending the three main grape varieties used that this sparkling wine has become the bubbly par excellence.
Of the grape varieties that can make up a blend, Pinot Noir gives structure, Chardonnay gives finesse and elegance and Pinot Meunier gives a fruity touch. A skilfully composed blend results in wines of great charm and taste balance. The most traditional Champagne blends of the great Maisons often involve similar percentages of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, but there is no shortage of different blends, especially in the case of small producers who have their vineyards in one area.
We can speak of "Blanc de Blancs" when a champagne is made from white grapes only, of "Blanc de Noirs" if it is made from red grapes only, of Rosé if there is a slight soaking on the skins or the addition of a small percentage of red wine.
Champagne Brut AOC Special Cuvée Bollinger
The Champagne Special Cuvée of the Champagne Bollinger winery is born in vineyards cultivated on the hills of Aÿ, in the French Champagne region.
It is produced 60% with Pinot Noir grapes, 25% with Chardonnay grapes and 15% with Pinot Meunier grapes. The wine is aged in oak barrels and aged in the cellar for more than double the time required by the denomination.
It is characterized by a golden yellow color. The nose opens with intense hints of ripe fruit, enriched with pleasant spicy aromas. On t...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC Vintage 2015 Dom Pérignon
In 1668, Dom Pierre Pérignon, a monk at Hautvillers Abbey, aspired to create the "perfect wine". Today, Vincent Chaperon, Chef de Cave, continues this legacy with his innovative vision. This creative approach pushes the House to constantly push its limits.
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 is a vintage that stands out for its extraordinary character, due to extreme climatic conditions. The year was characterized by a cold spring followed by a hot and dry summer, which allowed the vines to produce grapes ...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Grande Réserve Mademy
Champagne Grande Réserve Mademy was born in vineyards located in the Marne Valley, on limestone, chalk and marl soils, which give this refined sparkling wine its distinctive character.
The Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are harvested manually and vinified in thermo-regulated steel tanks. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenois method and involves aging on the yeasts for 18-24 months.
The result is a pale yellow Champagne which anticipates a pe...
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Champagne AOC Rosé Brut Grande Réserve Mademy
The Champagne Rosé Grande Réserve Mademy is born in vineyards located in the Marne Valley.
The Champagne Rosé Grande Réserve Mademy is made from Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, harvested manually. They are traditionally vinified in thermo-regulated steel tanks and blended with Bouzy red wine. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenois method and involves aging on the yeasts for 24-36 months.
The result is a bright salmon pink Champagne with a fin...
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Champagne Brut AOC R de Ruinart
Champagne Brut R is the main expression of the Ruinart taste, where freshness and balance are the fundamental elements.
It is produced with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature and, subsequently, a slow maturation takes place in the coolness of the Crayères.
Champagne Brut R is characterized by a bright and intense straw yellow colour, with golden reflections and a very p...
View product pageChampagne Brut Rosé AOC Ruinart
Champagne Brut Rosé represents the elegance and freshness of the Ruinart house. Intense, fruity and aromatic, this Champagne owes its elegant sensuality to the combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
It is produced with Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and with Pinot Noir grapes from the Marne valley. After a manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages on the lees for 48 months.
This Champagne ...
View product pageChampagne AOC Blanc de Blancs Brut Ruinart
Champagne Blanc de Blancs perfectly reflects the harmony of the Ruinart house. It is a great classic of the prestigious world of Champagne.
It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims for its aromatic finesse, complemented by Sézannais grapes known for the roundness they are capable of bringing. This Champagne perfectly represents the intact purity of Chardonnay. After a manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled...
View product pageChampagne AOC Extra Brut Cuvée 5 Pascal Lejeune Laurier
Laurier's Champagne Extra Brut Tros Cépages was born in the Moussy area.
It consists of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from vineyards located in Moussy, Vinay and Épernay. After vinification, a short refinement in oak barrels follows. The sparkling wine production takes place according to the Champenoise method and the Champagne ages on the yeasts for 3 years.
With an intense straw yellow color and a fine and persistent perlage, it reveals aromas of ripe fruit, notes of brioche an...
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Champagne AOC Grand Cru Bouzy Nature Cuvée 4 Delavenne Laurier
The Champagne Grand Cru Nature by Lauier is born in the territory of Bouzy, one of the 17 Grand Crus of Champagne, in the Côtiere Noire.
It is composed of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. After being vinified, the wine undergoes sparkling production using the Champenoise method, with aging on the lees for at least 5 years.
It is characterized by a straw yellow color and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose opens with aromas of acacia and lemon. On the palate, it is fresh and fine, with a persiste...
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Champagne Brut AOC Majeur Ayala
Champagne Brut Majeur, thanks to its elegant style, represents the perfect expression of the Ayala maison.
It is produced 45% with Pinot Noir grapes, which confer richness and a long finish, 40% with Cotes des Blancs Chardonnay grapes, which add delicacy and freshness to the wine, and 25% with Pinot Meunier grapes from the Marne Valley, that give roundness.
It is characterized by a light golden colour. The nose opens with a rich and delicate bouquet, with floral aromas, enriched with pleasant frui...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier
The Champagne Cuvée Rosé of the Maison Laurent-Perrier comes from vineyards located in the historic area of Champagne.
It is produced with the best Pinot Noir grapes from the company's vineyards. After destemming, the grapes are left to macerate for 48-72 hours, to extract a delicate pink colour and the whole aromatic spectrum typical of the grape variety. Subsequently the wine rests on its lees for at least 4 years.
This Champagne Cuvée Rosé has a fine perlage and an extremely elegant and bright ...
View product pageChampagne Brut AOC Vintage 2015 Dom Pérignon
Champagne Brut Vintage represents the history of Dom Pérignon and its fame is spread all over the world. This wine is dedicated to the Benedictine monk of Hautvillers Abbey who lived in the 17th century and who had contributed to the qualitative growth of viticulture in the Champagne region.
Dom Pérignon was one of the first cuvée de prestige in the history of Champagne, born from the idea of the English advertiser Laurence Venn, employed at the Simon Bros. & Co. agency, the English importer of M...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Nature Vranken
Champagne Brut Nature is produced by the Maison de Champagne Vranken-Pommery, founded in 1976 by Paul-François Vranken. Vranken Champagnes are famous for their quality, balance and aromatic finesse.
Brut Nature is composed of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes which are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks and fermented with the help of selected yeasts. After refermentation in the bottle according to the Champenoise method, the wine ages on its lees for over 48 months.
In the gla...
View product pageChampagne AOC Brut Grande Réserve Collection Exception Sophie Bouchet
Champagne Brut Grande Réserve by Sophie Bouchet is an elegant blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The grapes come from the prestigious hillside areas of the Ardre Valley and the Montagne de Reims, renowned for the exceptional quality of their vineyards. This wine region of Champagne takes its name from the Ardre River, which runs alongside and under some of the vineyards.
The grapes used are vinified in stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the fruit and its natural freshn...
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