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.
As important as the big name brands will continue to be, Champagne domaines such as Pierre Gimonnet epitomise...
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.
Beautifully pure, floral nose. On the palate a racy, energetic feel with nuances of stonefruit, acacia, brioche and underlying minerality. Lovely purity and vitality run like a vein through the wine, which has a long, crisp, slighty nutty finish. Exemplary Blanc de Blancs and great apéritif style.
moreBottle 75cl £30.00
Golden in colour with fine bubbles. Rich scents of biscuit, brioche, honey, yellow plum, grapefruit and butter. Citrus, plum and grapefruit flavours on the palate with zesty lemon peel, notes of honey and yeast, all underpinned with mouthwatering acidity. Elegant, fruity and rich, with a very long length.
moreBottle 75cl £27.60
50% pinot meunier, 40% pinot noir, 10% chardonnay from Cumières, this is the classic non-vintage expression of Geoffroy’s house style. The rich fig and red apple fruits create a compelling contrast with crisp acidity and tight grapefruit and lemon notes. Three years on lees makes for generous maturity, reinforcing honey and fruit cake spice and a deliciously creamy texture. Wonderful,...
moreBottle 75cl £31.00
Bottle 75cl £34.05 £18.69
Bottle 75cl £39.00
Bottle 75cl £45.00
Bottle 75cl £31.00
Bottle 75cl £40.00
This is the first Rose from Champagne Pierre Gimonnet which is produced using 12% of Pinot Noir from Bouzy; the remaining 88% is a blend of Chardonnay grapes from 4 Grand Cru and 1 Premier Cru vineyards. Pale salmon pink with a very fine mousse. Delicate red berry flavours with a core of minerality, a finely-textured palate and a backbone...
moreBottle 75cl £35.00
Bottle 75cl
£15.34
£25.18
Case of 6
£92.02
£150.98
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£16.08
Bottle 75cl £25.16 £15.34
Bottle 75cl
£17.22
£23.18
Case of 6
£103.30
£139.04
Bottle 75cl £23.17 £17.22
Magnum 150cl £109.86
Magnum 150cl £109.86
Bottle 75cl
£18.70
£34.06
Case of 6
£112.14
£204.30
Bottle 75cl £34.05 £18.69
Bottle 75cl
£18.96
£24.18
Case of 6
£113.78
£145.04
Bottle 75cl £24.17 £18.96
Bottle 75cl £27.60
Case of 6 £165.60
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£63.80
Case of 3 £191.40
Golden in colour with fine bubbles. Rich scents of biscuit, brioche, honey, yellow plum, grapefruit and butter. Citrus, plum and grapefruit flavours on the palate with zesty lemon peel, notes of honey and yeast, all underpinned with mouthwatering acidity. Elegant, fruity and rich, with a very long length.
moreBottle 75cl £27.60
Bottle 75cl £30.00
Case of 6 £180.00
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£64.00
Case of 3 £192.00
Beautifully pure, floral nose. On the palate a racy, energetic feel with nuances of stonefruit, acacia, brioche and underlying minerality. Lovely purity and vitality run like a vein through the wine, which has a long, crisp, slighty nutty finish. Exemplary Blanc de Blancs and great apéritif style.
moreBottle 75cl £30.00
Bottle 75cl £30.16
Case of 6 £180.98
The Rapeneau family is the largest independent vineyard owner and producer of Champagne, passing down their expertise through four generations. The Non Vintage Brut Rosé is salmon pink in colour with a pretty nose of crisp red apples, candied peel and roses. Great depth and power on the palate with good length and a complex finish, it displays the quality...
moreBottle 75cl £30.16
Bottle 75cl £31.00
Case of 6 £186.00
50% pinot meunier, 40% pinot noir, 10% chardonnay from Cumières, this is the classic non-vintage expression of Geoffroy’s house style. The rich fig and red apple fruits create a compelling contrast with crisp acidity and tight grapefruit and lemon notes. Three years on lees makes for generous maturity, reinforcing honey and fruit cake spice and a deliciously creamy texture. Wonderful,...
moreBottle 75cl £31.00
Bottle 75cl £31.00
Case of 6 £186.00
Bottle 75cl £31.00
Magnum 150cl £63.80
Case of 3 £191.40
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£27.60
Case of 6 £165.60
Magnum 150cl £63.80
