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BARON ALBERT Tradition Brut
Non Vintage France
Tasted 'blind' in a line-up of inexpensive champagnes (as well as one Grande Marque) this showed remarkably well, coming out as a clear winner. Bright, light and very fresh, this is an easy drinking... (more info)
Non Vintage France
Tasted 'blind' in a line-up of inexpensive champagnes (as well as one Grande Marque) this showed remarkably well, coming out as a clear winner. Bright, light and very fresh, this is an easy drinking... (more info)
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BENEDICK Grand Reserve Brut
Non Vintage France
A blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with about 10% Chardonnay to give a dash of elegance. Considerably better than some widely available cheap Grandes Marques, and very consistent in quality... (more info)
Non Vintage France
A blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with about 10% Chardonnay to give a dash of elegance. Considerably better than some widely available cheap Grandes Marques, and very consistent in quality... (more info)
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BARNAUT Grande Réserve Brut Grand Cru Bouzy
Non Vintage France
All from Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy, two-thirds Pinot and one third Chardonnay, full style with balance and brightness to support the rich flavour. Rapidly becoming our best selling Champagne, and... (more info)
Non Vintage France
All from Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy, two-thirds Pinot and one third Chardonnay, full style with balance and brightness to support the rich flavour. Rapidly becoming our best selling Champagne, and... (more info)
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BARNAUT Blanc de Noirs Brut Grand Cru Bouzy
Non Vintage France
A big, full-blown, powerful blanc de noirs (100% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy), which nevertheless retains a balance and freshness along with its considerable vinosity. Rated even... (more info)
Non Vintage France
A big, full-blown, powerful blanc de noirs (100% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy), which nevertheless retains a balance and freshness along with its considerable vinosity. Rated even... (more info)
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CHAMPAGNE LEGRAS Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Chouilly
Non Vintage France
From the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly, this entirely Chardonnay champagne has pale colour, smooth weight and fresh flavour, with remarkable clean length and a zesty finish. A really exciting quality... (more info)
Non Vintage France
From the Grand Cru vineyards of Chouilly, this entirely Chardonnay champagne has pale colour, smooth weight and fresh flavour, with remarkable clean length and a zesty finish. A really exciting quality... (more info)
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BARNAUT Sélection Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy
Non Vintage France
Super dry cuvee of Barnaut, but nicely rounded.
Non Vintage France
Super dry cuvee of Barnaut, but nicely rounded.
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LAURENT PERRIER Brut
Non Vintage France
Chardonnay is the dominant grape variety and its proportion is unusually high for a non-vintage champagne blend, being double the average. The blend is made of wines from more than 55 crus or villages... (more info)
Non Vintage France
Chardonnay is the dominant grape variety and its proportion is unusually high for a non-vintage champagne blend, being double the average. The blend is made of wines from more than 55 crus or villages... (more info)
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LARMANDIER-BERNIER Tradition Extra Brut 1er Cru
Non Vintage France
Very dry blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from Vertus (this is in fact an extra-brut), elegant and pure flavours, making for an interesting contrast to the Egly-Ouriet style. Breathtaking... (more info)
Non Vintage France
Very dry blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from Vertus (this is in fact an extra-brut), elegant and pure flavours, making for an interesting contrast to the Egly-Ouriet style. Breathtaking... (more info)
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TAITTINGER Brut
Non Vintage France
Vinified from the first pressings of selected Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Matured on its lees for three years, the wine contains 40% Chardonnay, on average twice the percentage... (more info)
Non Vintage France
Vinified from the first pressings of selected Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Matured on its lees for three years, the wine contains 40% Chardonnay, on average twice the percentage... (more info)
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LARMANDIER-BERNIER Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1er Cru
Non Vintage France
This is a touch more full bodied than the Tradition, even though it is 100% Chardonnay, with some evolved notes yet still very elegant and long. Now labelled as 'Longitude.'
Non Vintage France
This is a touch more full bodied than the Tradition, even though it is 100% Chardonnay, with some evolved notes yet still very elegant and long. Now labelled as 'Longitude.'
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BILLECART SALMON Demi-Sec
Non Vintage France
Given a slightly higher 'dosage' than the Brut, this is a more rounded and creamier style, with honied notes and a nutty finish.
Non Vintage France
Given a slightly higher 'dosage' than the Brut, this is a more rounded and creamier style, with honied notes and a nutty finish.
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BILLECART SALMON Brut
Non Vintage France
Lots of elegance in the delicate, Pinot-Meunier influenced fruitiness of the basic cuvée. We recommend this over and above many of the better known Grande-Marques.
Non Vintage France
Lots of elegance in the delicate, Pinot-Meunier influenced fruitiness of the basic cuvée. We recommend this over and above many of the better known Grande-Marques.