Grower Champagnes

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 drink...(more info)

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)

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,...(more info)

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...(more info)

Bouzy and, indeed, Barnaut are very associated with Pinot Noir, so a Blanc de Blancs is a surprising offering to find in these parts. It is made from Chardonnays grown in Bouzy and in the Marne V...(more info)

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 q...(more info)

Very dry blend of 100% Chardonnay from Vertus (this is in fact an extra-brut), elegant and pure flavours, making for an interesting contrast to the Egly-Ouriet style. Breathtaking wine at this pr...(more info)

Pinot Meunier 20%, Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 40%. This cuvée was first created to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the estate, and named after the founder, Edmond Barnau...(more info)

A slightly fuller bodied, but really easy drinking Rosé, with notes of fresh wild strawberries and a delicate finish.

"Rosé", says Xavier, "should be the most elegant cuvée". Bright and lifted from lemony Chardonnay grown on an east-facing slope in le Mesnil, with just 3% red wi...(more info)

This is a touch more full bodied than the Latitude, even though it is also 100% Chardonnay. There are some more evolved notes yet this remains very elegant and long. Chiselled but with softer edg...(more info)

A very unusual Champagne, in the sense that there is no attempt to make a cuvée (blend) this is a single variety (Pinot Meunier) from very old vines at a single site in the village of Vrig...(more info)