Champagnes

Made from a blend of the finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, Brut Majeur is the epitome of a non-vintage brut from a great, historic House. Extended ageing in our cellars and a low dosage make this wine suitable for any occasion; it is the finest ambassador for the House’s freshness and elegance. ABV: 12%

Rosé Majeur is the perfect embodiment of the originality and finesse of the House’s wines. Made predominantly from Chardonnay it is crafted with the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. A low dosage enables it to express the House style, both feminine and generous, with great elegance. ABV:12%

Billecart Salmon Champagne 750 SMELLS: Elegant aromas of lemon blossom, almonds, spring flowers and minerals. TASTES: A delicate but vivacious palate of fine citrus and nutty/bready flavours within soft creamy bubbles, building to a delicious and complex crescendo. Long and sophisticated on the palate, its quality is unmistakable. Brand: Champagne Billecart-Salmon Region Champagne Varietal: Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Size: 750ml Alc vol: 12.5% Country: France

Established in 1829 by Jacques Bollinger and Paul Renaudin, the House of Bollinger has a reputation for producing premium Champagnes with body, depth and power. Still family managed, Bollinger's luxurious range of Pinot-Noir dominated vintage labels and Special Cuvees are fermented in oak barrels, making the Champagne well-suited to ageing in the cellar. Delicious toasty little number that deserves to be celebrated for its merits rather than as the chosen tipple of unfunny BBC sitcom characters.

Established in 1829 by Jacques Bollinger and Paul Renaudin, the House of Bollinger has a reputation for producing premium Champagnes with body, depth and power. Still family managed, Bollinger's luxurious range of Pinot-Noir dominated vintage labels and Special Cuvees are fermented in oak barrels, making the Champagne well-suited to ageing in the cellar. Delicious toasty little number that deserves to be celebrated for its merits rather than as the chosen tipple of unfunny BBC sitcom characters.

Elegant aromas of cherries in eau de vie and blackcurrant, accompanied by delicate notes of pepper and clove. Cocoa and liquorice on the nish. Aged for eight months in small oak barrels. The 2014 vintage of La Côte aux Enfants has a good ageing potential.

A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the adjunction of red wine Bubbles as fine as velvet Flavours of wild berries. ABV: 12%

A lovely aromatic fullness with honey flavours and a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon notes and a delicious bitterness, a wonderfully refreshing finish. La Grande Année 2007 is a must-have for gourmet restaurants and good hotels alike: it is the perfect champagne to serve with a fine meal. To fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet and aromas, La Grande Année 2007 is best served between 8 and 10°C. You can enjoy La Grande Année 2007 right away, or choose to age it in your cellar. Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Sealed with a natural cork whilst ageing.

In the Good Old Days you used to be able to use the word 'gaiety' without a hundred schoolboys sniggering behind their hands, but the word fits Piper perfectly. It does have a gaiety about it, a frivolous radiance that's very appealing in this conformist century. Piper bursts with charm, spraying citrus, apples and yeast in a marvellous mousse across your palate, while the complexity and layers of flavour on the finish remind you that this is remarkably well-made Champagne. Region / Country: Champagne, France Varietal: Non Vintage Food Match: Seafood and Dessert

Fresh, slightly, honeyed nose with a yeast lift. Rounded yeast flavours on the palate. Full, mouth-filling and a clean acid finish.

"There's a high-toned minty graphite accent to the aroma, with a citric edge on the palate. The structure is overlaid with lemon and bread dough notes. This is tight and crisp on the finish, so break out the sole or shellfish, or wait a few years. Best from 2008 through 2020.

The fruit is majestic: ripe, fleshy and profound. Beyond the richness and a certain voluptuousness is a strong impression of consistency that prevails. The wine’s power is remarkably restrained. The various sensations – silky, salty, sappy, bitter and briny – converge and persist.