It is said that a champagne bottle is popped open every second of the day somewhere in the world.
The last 20 years has seen unprecedented growth in export sales, led by the UK along with mergers and acquisitions of brands and estates by the big Champagne houses. Whilst auspicious brands as Dom Pérignon, Krug, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer's Cristal rightly command attention and respect, the very essence and spirit still remains with the growers and the quality of the vineyards.
Bottle 37.5cl £17.56
Case of 12 £210.60
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£68.20
Case of 3 £204.60
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£32.10
Case of 6 £192.60
Beautifully pure, floral nose. On the palate a racy, energetic feel with nuances of stone fruit, acacia, brioche and underlying minerality. Lovely purity and vitality run like a vein through the wine, which has a long, crisp, slightly nutty finish. Exemplary Blanc de Blancs and great apéritif style. Deliciously precise with high toned citrus fruit providing thrilling focus and definition....
moreBottle 37.5cl £17.56
Bottle 75cl £37.10
Case of 6 £222.62
This crunchy, elegant Champagne is the ultimate expression of Geoffroy's prized Pinot. It wears its elegance with modesty, displaying a delicate golden delicious perfume combined with a superb lifted crunch. It is long and extremely textural but stand beautifully on its own as an aperitif. Armit Wines
moreBottle 75cl £37.10
Bottle 75cl £40.62
Case of 6 £243.60
This superb Blanc de Blancs from Gimonnet captures the true taste of this domaine in a single blend. Offering ample frut with lingering apple and pears, it has a creamy bead and fine chalk texture of mineral grip and character and possesses intense structural precision. Simply sumptuous.Armit Wines
moreBottle 75cl £40.62
Case 3 x 150cl £246.64
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£45.12
Magnum 150cl £82.21
Bottle 75cl £42.12
Case of 6 £252.60
Bottle 75cl £42.12
Bottle 75cl £42.36
Case of 6 £254.10
Bottle 75cl £42.36
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Case of 3 £270.60
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Case of 3 £270.60
Deliciously precise with high toned citrus fruit providing thrilling focus and definition. White flowers and crisp apple join the chorus, making this supremely refreshing as well as exceedingly moreish. This really speaks of the character of Cuis – the heart and soul of Gimonnet’s vineyard holdings. Presented in a special gift box.
moreMagnum 150cl £90.20
Bottle 75cl £45.12
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3 £246.64
Bottle 75cl £45.12
As important as the big name brands will continue to be, Champagne domaines such as Pierre Gimonnet epitomise the spirit and, above all, future for this region. It is worth remembering that there are over 300 villages and defined vineyard areas in Champagne but only 51 of these command Premier or Grand Cru status.
The region's name conjures up an immediate sense of celebration and joie de vivree, revered the world, with an image which the Champagne industry has promoted brilliantly for over a hundred years.
