Chardonnay (42%) Pinot Noir (45%) Pinot Meunier (13%) Brut Excellence is a blend of around 20 Grand Cru & Premier Cru villages including Avize, Mesnil Sur Oger, Chouilly, Ay, Ambonnay & Bouzy. Colour & Appearance: Crystal-clear, pale golden-yellow hue. Fine, lively & imperious effervescence, evenly distributed throughout the glass, fed by a constant stream of lively bubbles. Light & lasting ribbon. Nose: Intense, elegant & warm, with very fresh floral notes, such as honeysuckle, wisteria, white jasmine & vine blossom. These rapidly give way to mature, fruity aromas, from delicately perfumed melt-in-the-mouth garden pears to the sweet, more identifiable perfumes of exotic fruits, such as pineapple, guava & mango. On swirling subtle hints of butter & caramel are released, followed by a warm fragrance of gingerbread & cinnamon. Finishes with a trace of pear liqueur to complement the overall harmony of the bouquet. Palate: Invigorating, fresh & delicate. The initial crispness & vitality lead to the sweet, comforting flavours of ripe, fleshy fruits, such as bush peaches, nectarines & greengages suggestive of a rich blend. The mouthfeel is one of volume, density & vinosity, characteristics of this type of Champagne. An earthy taste with hints of minerals released from sun-baked stones can be detected, revealing the subtle fragrance of spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom & green pepper. Finishes smooth, delicate, & irresistible, where the delicious flavours of candied fruit, cinnamon cake & liquorice can clearly be identified. Enjoy with saltwater fish, such as bass, plaice, dory, sole, turbot, grilled, fried or roasted, served on the bone, perhaps garnished with citrus fruit or butter sauces; with free-range poultry, young duck or rabbit. ...

An opulent appearance, bright pale gold with emerald green highlights. The bubbles are fine & rise in a thin & persistent ribbon. The nose has ripe aromas of frangipane, Tarte Tatin, honey or salted butter caramel refreshed by scents of pear, pineapple & even citrus fruits such as the kaffir lime or citrus limetta. The palate is open & flawless with salty notes followed by complex aromas reminiscent of pear, grapefruit & yuzu. ...

2 Champagne flutes & Champagne stopper. Champagne not included. The perfect companion for any 75cl bottle of Gosset Champagne. ...

100% Chardonnay. Grand Blanc de Blancs is a blend of fifteen villages including Avize, Chouilly, Cramant & Les Mesnil sur Oger from the Cote des Blancs & Tour sur Marne, Trepail & Villers-Marmery from the Montagne de Reims. Colour & Appearance: Golden yellow with delicate green tints typical of the great Blanc de Blancs. Very fine bubbles. Nose: It is both mineral & floral with aromas of flowers & white fruits, apricot & Mirabelle plum. Very light notes of lemon, citrus fruits, crystallised quince & honey. Palate: Harmonious, complex & delicate with a great freshness. A crisp & well-structured champagne with a gentle silky finish. This cuvee, with all its finesse, elegance & freshness is the perfect aperitif. Perfect also with scallops, with a crab remoulade or gougeres. Won the gold in Sept 2011 Mundus Vini ...

Limited stock, 1 bottle remaining. Chardonnay (56%) Pinot Noir (44%) Grand Millesime 2000 is a blend of tweleve villages including Avize, Cramant, Ay, Ambonnay & Bouzy. Colour & Appearance: Clear, luminous pale gold with flashes of green & amber. Creamy, frothy mousse & a constant stream of supremely fine, whirling bubbles. Nose: Delicate, elegant & complex, with richly scented fruit such as apricots, peaches & pears, & elegant fresh jasmine & white lilac flower scents. On swirling a smattering of citrussy, honeyed notes reminiscent of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit & zest of candied citron fruit bring a hint of refreshment swathed in the sweet smells of baking: sponge cake & fresh butter. This cuvee has the elegance of a Champagne that is already showing its pedigree through luxuriant, deeply sensual spicy notes. Cinnamon, vanilla, aniseed & sweet liquorice mingle & complement one other. Palate: Full-bodied, this pleasant, finely honed Champagne has liveliness & vinosity, with flavours echoing the aromatics. The judicious blend of grapes from different vineyards is revealed by the lush Pinot fruit flavours, backed by a rounded, velvety structure with attractive but subtle hints of sweet almond & wild sloes liqueurs. Chardonnay tempers the fruity fleshiness, contributing just the right amount of freshness characterised by a cakey, spicy flavours: lemon buns & fruit cake, cinnamon & soft liquorice, & a hint of violet. The delicate sparkle contributes a gentle softness & reveals the underlying fresh acidity, which contributes to the overall balance. Enjoyable, long & pleasantly persistent on the finish, with spice, dried fruit & Tahitian vanilla notes. The sweet, mature flavours of preserved fruit & acacia honey are just beginning to show. Ready for drinking. A marvellous match for French or Asian cuisine, this wine complements almost any kind of dish, savoury & sweet, with the obvious exception of those with excessive acidity or bitterness. Opt for a well-balanced dish that will complement but not mask the flavour of the wine: scallops or snails, carpaccio of tuna or pigeon stew; or caramelized pears. ...

Chardonnay (58%) Pinot Noir (35%) with 7% red wine Grand Ross is a blend of 12 Grand Cru & Premier Cru villages including Avize, Chouilly, Cramant Ay, Ambonnay & Bouzy with 7% red wine from Bouzy & Ambonnay. Strong, bright, clear salmon-pink hue. Generous mousse, made up of fine, constant bubbles. Long-lasting ribbon. Fresh, ripe summer fruits, aromas of wild red bramble fruits with raspberries, wild strawberries & redcurrants blending with the more insistent fragrances of sweet spices, such as cinnamon & nutmeg. On swirling distinct & persistent aromas of freshly-baked brioche, sweet buns & bread, & the subtly milky fragrance of fresh butter & whipping cream. Hints of wild roasted almonds & warmed mandarin peel. Palate: Rich, mellow, lightly structured, with vivacious fruit flavours echoing the aromas, with one noticeable difference
- red fruit jams (as opposed to freshly picked fruit), blackcurrants & morello cherries. Generous & full-bodied, the mouthfeel is opulent & ripe, marrying roundness & concentration, infinitely silky, elegantly perfumed, with velvety bubbles. The finish is delicate & refined, with pleasurably persistent gingerbread aromas, leaving overall impressions of depth, intensity of flavour, & exemplary length. Enjoy with saltwater fish, garnished with rich spices, olives or tomatoes, or more elaborate sauces. Try with small game, served with a spicy foie gras sauce. It is ideal with berry fruit tarts, zabaglione, or fresh fruit salad.
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From the Oldest wine House in Champagne Est 1584. Family owned & based in the heart of the Champagne region of Epernay. The Grande Reserve is made up of 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir & 15% Pinot Meunier. This wine is a blend of three vintages 2005/6/7. Golden colour with a fine bead, Very expressive on the nose, creamy & yeasty, heaps of fruit on the palate, wild strawberries. In 2010 this wine won the Grappe D'or Guide Hachette, (among 36, 000 wines tasted including 2, 000 Champagnes the Grande Reserve received Best wine of the year). ...

The colour is salmon-pink. Beautiful effervescence with a string of fine bubbles. On the nose, flavours of ripe strawberry followed by raspberry. To finish, after the wine has warm-up slightly, notes of quince, blood orange & verbena. The well balanced palate is dominated by notes of strawberry, raspberry but also pink grapefruit & lemon. Its perfectly well balanced dosage (extra-dry) makes it the perfect accompaniment for sweet & sour dishes, desserts & tea parties. Ideal with a raspberry or mandarin macaroon, small fruit tarts or a chilled souffl with pink grapefruit. ...

In 1923, Chuo Budoshu was established in Katsunuma, the birthplace of the wine industry in Japan. Grace Wineries efforts to make good quality wine, while taking into account the climate & the soils as well as using modern techniques, are evident in this stunning example of the Koshu grape. This example of the local grape variety is left sur-lie (on the lees) for 5 months before racking to increase the richness, producing a fine wine reminiscent of many Italian or French white wines. Fleshy on the nose; rich with lemons & kiwis & tropical notes. Bright lemon acidity on the palate with a perfumed edge & oodles of soft tropical fruit. Great texture & balance with great length. Reminiscent of a great Albarino or Cru Chablis. Serve: Delicious with most Japanese dishes, stronger flavour dishes of fish & poultry ...

Light & floral in style, the freshness & elegance of this wine is quite remarkable. The palate, like the nose, shows lemon & grapefruit notes, & a peppery spicy nuance with minerality on the finish. It has thirst quenching acidity. Limited stock. ...