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NON-VINTAGE
CHAMPAGNE
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VILLE
de la REINE
Good value
champagne made from carefully selected Grand Cru
Chardonnay grapes. |
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125 |
75cl |
Blanc de Blancs NV
Grand Cru
VILLE de la REINE
A very refreshing
champagne - bright lemon and showing a steady stream of fine bubbles
in the glass.
Elegant and complex with plenty of high quality fruit.
If you like your champagne to remain 'bubbly' in the glass - this
is the one for you! |
NV |
£17.00 |
Now-2014
GREAT VALUE!
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DIEBOLT-VALLOIS
Great value
'small grower' champagne; specialising in
fairly-priced
high-quality champagnes for the discerning enthusiast. |
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63 |
75cl |
Brut Blanc de Blancs NV
DIEBOLT-VALLOIS
ST -
Bright yellow-gold with a
frothy mousse. Fresh lemon, lime and tangerine on the nose. Light in
body but powerful, offering tangy citrus and orchard fruit flavours and
a subtle honeysuckle undertone. Impeccably balanced, strikingly pure
Champagne that finishes sappy and long. A classic display of
chardonnay from the grand cru village of Cramant. |
NV |
£24.00 |
ST91
Now-2014
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VINTAGE
CHAMPAGNE
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BOLLINGER
A
top-performing champagne house; best known
for its 'James Bond' reputation. |
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36 |
75cl |
'LA GRANDE ANNÉE'
Brut
Vintage Champagne
BOLLINGER
Jancis Robinson MW -
"... extremely promising
combination of the completeness and potential of the 2002 Champagne
vintage and Bollinger's distinctive mushroomy perfume, full
Pinot-dominated palate and dry finish. This should make great old bones
and, thanks to 2002's power, is already much more approachable than many
previous young vintage Bollinger's. Notes of putty and, oddly, roast
chicken(!).
Complex, satisfying and extremely promising.
Not heavy - just substantial." |
2002 |
£65.00 |
JR19/20
2011-30
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36 |
75cl |
'LA GRANDE ANNÉE ROSÉ'
Brut
Vintage Champagne
BOLLINGER
Wine Spectator-
This rosé Champagne shows
precision, balance and seamless integration, boasting juicy fruit flavours
of ripe black cherry, pomegranate and cassis that mix with violet, spice,
almond and candied citrus peel notes. Fresh and vibrant, with a long,
lightly spiced finish. |
2002 |
£71.00 |
WS94
2011-22
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71 |
75cl |
'LA GRANDE ANNÉE'
Brut
Vintage Champagne
BOLLINGER
Wine Spectator-
A complex, dynamic
Champagne, with flavours that range from flowers and orange citrus to
vanilla, roasted hazelnut, leather and woodsy spices. This is
intense, but also shows finesse, with a fine, spicy aftertaste.
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2000 |
£67.00 |
WS95
2010-30
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5 |
150cl |
'LA GRANDE ANNÉE'
Brut
Vintage Champagne
BOLLINGER
Wine Spectator-
A beautiful Champagne, from
the complex floral-, coffee- and brioche-scented nose to the graphite,
vanilla and citrus flavours. Light-weight and intense, with a lively
structure and a long, lingering finish.
MAGNUMS
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1999 |
£145.00 |
WS94
2011-30
BIN END PRICE
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26 |
75cl |
'RD 1996'
Extra
Brut
Vintage Champagne
BOLLINGER
RP-
The 1996 R.D. from Bollinger
is another superb wine from this vintage. An expressive bouquet
of spices, acacia blossoms and perfumed fruit emerges from the wine’s
silky-textured frame. This generous R.D. is drinking well today, but
also has enough freshness to age well for years. It is a great
version of one of Champagne’s legendary wines. |
1996 |
£136.00 |
RP96
Now-2022
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HENRIOT
RP
- A historic estate
that seems to be experiencing a resurgence in quality. All of this
house’s Champagnes see full malolactic fermentation, yet retain an
element of cut and verve that gives the best wines impeccable balance. |
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33 |
75cl |
CUVEE des ENCHANTELEURS
Brut Vintage Champagne
HENRIOT
Wine Spectator -
The 1996 Brut Cuvee des
Enchanteleurs is one of the softer, more forward 1996s readers are
likely to come across. Smoke, cantaloupe, pear, flowers, mint, sweet
baking spices and apricots are some of the notes that emerge from this
layered, sublime Champagne. The finish is long and polished. The
1996 Enchanteleurs is drinking beautifully today, but also appears to
have the stuffing to age gracefully for at least another decade. |
1996 |
£98.00 |
WS97
2012-25 |
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JEAN LAURENT
Jean Laurent is
a small Champagne domaine located in Celles-sur-Ource.
Contrary to the large Champagne houses, they are known as a 'recoltant-manipulant'
, a title reserved for a limited few who both grow their own
grapes and produce their own wine.
As a result they have total control over the quality of their bottlings.
These are very high-quality champagnes at very competitive prices! |
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33 |
75cl |
Brut Vintage Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
JEAN LAURENT
Wine Spectator -
Dough, candied berry and a
tart citrus note highlight this firm bubbly. Balanced on the sharp side,
yet has persistence and personality. |
1997 |
£26.00 |
WS88
Now - 2017Lovely
early drinking vintage. |
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51 |
75cl |
Brut Vintage Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
JEAN LAURENT |
1995 |
£27.00 |
A lovely easy drinking Vintage! |
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27 |
75cl |
Brut Vintage Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
JEAN LAURENT |
1997 |
£26.00 |
Lovely Champagne from a very
good 'drinking' vintage. |
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KRUG
Generally
considered the KING of CHAMPAGNE.
A 'must' for that special event! |
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12 |
75cl |
Brut Vintage Champagne
KRUG
Wine Spectator -
A powerful, majestic
Champagne. Deep and compelling, with aromas of whole-grain toast,
coconut and dried citrus that draw you in. Lean and racy on the palate,
with a creaminess that's yet to be integrated. A classic '96, with
ripe, exotic aromas and a steely structure. Still a baby, with the
long, resonant finish confirming its potential. |
1996 |
£238.00 |
WS99
2011 - 40 |
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MOET & CHANDON
Famous
champagne house best known for its excellent DOM PERIGNON Vintage
Champagne Cuvee's |
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60 |
75cl |
DOM PERIGNON
Brut Vintage Champagne
MOET & CHANDON
RP -
The 2002 Dom Perignon is
at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the
bouquet.
With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavours turn
decidedly riper and almost tropical. Ripe apricots, passion fruit and
peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume
makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity
will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of
the baby fat to drop off. |
2002 |
£105.00 |
RP96
2012-32TOP
Vintage; will be a Classic! |
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POL ROGER
A
top-performing champagne house; we specialise in their top Cuvee
Winston Churchill, made
famous by the great man himself! |
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“I love the entire range of the firm’s
products . . . I guarantee you that
every sound bottle you drink will
impart a life-enhancing experience of
pure joy”
Richard Juhlin
Champagne Guide 2008 |
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28 |
75cl |
Brut
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER
Wine Spectator-
A Pinot-dominated blend,
offering plenty of floral, peach and citrus notes, all very fresh and
focused courtesy of its vibrant structure. Though it has the firmness
and intensity of the vintage, it's a picture of delicacy and finesse. |
1996 |
£68.00 |
WS92
2008-18
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15 |
150cl |
Brut
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER
As above, but MAGNUMS |
1996 |
£139.00 |
WS92
2008-22
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4 |
150cl |
CUVEE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Brut
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER
Magnums |
1998 |
£225.00 |
ST95
2009-35
BIN END PRICE
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9 |
75cl |
CUVEE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Brut
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER
ST-
Bright gold with a
lively mousse Deep, pungent nose features powerful scents of minerals,
saffron, pear, lilac, buttered apple, pear, white peach and marzipan.
Broad and improbably concentrated, the pear and apple flavours packing a
huge punch and complicated by buttery, leesy tones. As rich and supple
as this is, it also boasts brilliant cut. Finishes with expansive,
exotic spice and pear notes, and superb focus and length. This spent
nine years on its lees.
Already delicious but I'd opt for holding this
one for another decade before popping the cork. |
1996 |
£178.00 |
ST95
2009-35
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4 |
75cl |
CUVEE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Brut
Vintage Champagne
POL ROGER
ST - Medium
straw, with a powerful mousse. Dense and earthy on the nose, with strong
toasty and buttery tones layered on ripe apple and pear fruit. This is
both very '95 in a positive sense and very Pol Roger. Fat and round in
the mouth, with extravagant flavours of buttered toast, ripe orange and
poached pear, complemented by subtle notes of cinnamon and mace.
A lush, velvety Champagne that completely fills the mouth with flavour
and creamy texture. This would go wonderfully with absolutely
anything-or on its own. |
1995 |
£138.00 |
ST93
2006-28
BIN END PRICE
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POMMERY
An excellent champagne
house; their top 'Cuvee Louise' is a wonderful champagne with
great character and a lovely soft mouth feel, without being too acidic. |
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36 |
75cl |
CUVEE LOUISE
Brut Vintage Champagne
POMMERY
Wine Spectator -
There's an understated
vibrancy to this well-integrated wine, with pastry, green pear, fresh
greens and lemon zest notes shaping its subtle layers of flavour. A
briny minerality runs through the wine, emerging on the smoke-tinged
finish |
1999 |
£89.00 |
WS92
2011-22We highly
recommend this Champagne!
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VEUVE CLICQUOT
An excellent champagne house,
making lovely round, full-bodied champagnes. |
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31 |
75cl |
Brut
Vintage Champagne
VEUVE CLICQUOT
Wine
Spectator -
A waxy texture sets the
stage for the graphite, honey and whole-grain bread notes. It shows
intensity, a fine mousse and open structure for aging. Good length. |
1999 |
£38.00 |
WS89
Now-2013
Lovely Drinking Vintage!
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