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Krug Grande Cuvée - was established in 1843 and has since specialised in
producing only prestige and specialised champagnes. Krug is the only firm still
producing all its champagne in small oak casks, an essential element for
developing Krug's intense bouquet and complex flavours. Today, Henri, Rémi
and Olivier Krug, who supervise every step of production, tasting and blending,
represent the 5th and 6th generations. With long periods of maturation (6-8
years), Krug champagne continues to age gracefully after release, developing
an intensely rich, nutty flavour whilst remaining remarkably fresh.
Indisputably the most majestic non-vintage cuvée, this is blended from 10
different vintages and 47 wines from 25 villages. The palate is dominated by
honey and nuts with graceful acidity and a long finish. It is aged for 5-7 years
on the lees.
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producing only prestige and specialised champagnes. Krug is the only firm still
producing all its champagne in small oak casks, an essential element for
developing Krug's intense bouquet and complex flavours. Today, Henri, Rémi
and Olivier Krug, who supervise every step of production, tasting and blending,
represent the 5th and 6th generations. With long periods of maturation (6-8
years), Krug champagne continues to age gracefully after release, developing
an intensely rich, nutty flavour whilst remaining remarkably fresh.
Indisputably the most majestic non-vintage cuvée, this is blended from 10
different vintages and 47 wines from 25 villages. The palate is dominated by
honey and nuts with graceful acidity and a long finish. It is aged for 5-7 years
on the lees.
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Taittinger Comte de Champagne blanc de blancs 1995 - This outstanding
champagne was produced in the cellars of the thirteenth century
Saint-Nicaise Abbey in Reims. The greatest care is taken at every stage of
production. "Comtes de Champagne" is only produced when all the
conditions, essential to its unique style, are met. It is made exclusively from
chardonnay grapes from the most renowned vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.
Only wines from the first pressing (La Cuvée) are used.
This guarantees the wine's finesse. Five percent of the wines used in the blend
are aged in new oak barrels (one third of which are replaced every year), thus
enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Its' colour is pale gold and
its bubbles are exceptionally fine and persistent, forming a delicate foam. Its
discriminating bouquet has a hint of spice and lemon with a light plant or floral
scent of mild tobacco and tea leaf. To the taste, this wine is very fresh, slightly
acid and highly elegant. Its flavours are dominated by fresh citrus and lime. It
has an end note of vanilla.
In conclusion, this exceptional wine is extremely pleasant to drink with its
complex and delicate aromas.
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champagne was produced in the cellars of the thirteenth century
Saint-Nicaise Abbey in Reims. The greatest care is taken at every stage of
production. "Comtes de Champagne" is only produced when all the
conditions, essential to its unique style, are met. It is made exclusively from
chardonnay grapes from the most renowned vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.
Only wines from the first pressing (La Cuvée) are used.
This guarantees the wine's finesse. Five percent of the wines used in the blend
are aged in new oak barrels (one third of which are replaced every year), thus
enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Its' colour is pale gold and
its bubbles are exceptionally fine and persistent, forming a delicate foam. Its
discriminating bouquet has a hint of spice and lemon with a light plant or floral
scent of mild tobacco and tea leaf. To the taste, this wine is very fresh, slightly
acid and highly elegant. Its flavours are dominated by fresh citrus and lime. It
has an end note of vanilla.
In conclusion, this exceptional wine is extremely pleasant to drink with its
complex and delicate aromas.
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Perriet-Jouët 'La Belle Epoque' rosé 1997 - Perrier-Jouët was established in 1811
by Pierre Nicolas-Marie Perrier, adding his wife's maiden name, Jouët, to name
the house. It was the next generation, however, in the form of Charles Perrier,
that did most to build up the reputation of the family business. Thanks to
Charles Perrier, Perrier-Jouët Champagne soon found its way onto the tables
at several European courts. This success financed the construction of a fine
chateau on the Avenue de Champagne. Control of Perrier-Jouët passed first
to nephew Henri Gallace, and then to Louis Budin, a family member by
marriage. It was the Budin family that oversaw one of the great additions to
the range of Champagnes produced by Perrier Jouët - 'La Belle Epoque'
(known as Fleur de Champagne in the USA). In 1959 the Mumm group took
control, and subsequently the house was purchased by Seagram. The current
owners are the Allied Domecq Group.
Champagne 'Belle Epoque' was the brainchild of Pierre Ernst, an associate of
the Budin family. His inspiration was the discovery of a beautifully decorated
bottle, dating from 1902, found gathering dust in a cupboard in Perrier-Jouët.
The bottle bore enamelled artwork by the art nouveau glassmaker Emile Galle.
The first vintage of Belle Epoque was the 1964, released in 1969, and sold
exclusively through a small number of select outlets. It was joined by the La
Belle Epoque Rosé in the 1976 vintage, and later by the La Belle Epoque Blanc
de Blancs. Nowadays the wines are much more widely distributed. The straight
Belle Epoque is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot
Meunier. The strength of this prestige cuvée is finesse and elegance rather
than power or fruit. The Belle Epoque Rosé is made by the addition of red wine
rather than the saignée method, with a final blend otherwise very similar to
the straight Belle Epoque.
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by Pierre Nicolas-Marie Perrier, adding his wife's maiden name, Jouët, to name
the house. It was the next generation, however, in the form of Charles Perrier,
that did most to build up the reputation of the family business. Thanks to
Charles Perrier, Perrier-Jouët Champagne soon found its way onto the tables
at several European courts. This success financed the construction of a fine
chateau on the Avenue de Champagne. Control of Perrier-Jouët passed first
to nephew Henri Gallace, and then to Louis Budin, a family member by
marriage. It was the Budin family that oversaw one of the great additions to
the range of Champagnes produced by Perrier Jouët - 'La Belle Epoque'
(known as Fleur de Champagne in the USA). In 1959 the Mumm group took
control, and subsequently the house was purchased by Seagram. The current
owners are the Allied Domecq Group.
Champagne 'Belle Epoque' was the brainchild of Pierre Ernst, an associate of
the Budin family. His inspiration was the discovery of a beautifully decorated
bottle, dating from 1902, found gathering dust in a cupboard in Perrier-Jouët.
The bottle bore enamelled artwork by the art nouveau glassmaker Emile Galle.
The first vintage of Belle Epoque was the 1964, released in 1969, and sold
exclusively through a small number of select outlets. It was joined by the La
Belle Epoque Rosé in the 1976 vintage, and later by the La Belle Epoque Blanc
de Blancs. Nowadays the wines are much more widely distributed. The straight
Belle Epoque is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot
Meunier. The strength of this prestige cuvée is finesse and elegance rather
than power or fruit. The Belle Epoque Rosé is made by the addition of red wine
rather than the saignée method, with a final blend otherwise very similar to
the straight Belle Epoque.
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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Demi sec - is as much a House Classic. During the
19thcentury and early 20th century the general taste in Champagne leaned
towards a much sweeter wine. This preference for a slightly sweeter
champagne has remained today in some parts of the World. Scandinavia is a
perfect example occupying a special place in the history of Veuve Clicquot.
When Madame Clicquot began shipping champagne to northern Europe and
St.Petersburg it was the Sec that became especially well known. The various
ports along the route were both a welcome and necessary part of the journey
and from there the reputation of the champagne spread to other countries.
The familiarity of Veuve Clicquot was such that it was nicknamed 'Yellow
Widow'.
Blends - The Sec has the same House style as the other wines. It is mainly
composed of pinot noir which gives strength and body. The Pinot Meunier
lends intense fruit and gives a round supple finish. Finally the Chardonnay
brings freshness and finesse. Blended from some fifty different crus, the
traditional basis of this wine is as follows : 40 to 50% Pinot Noir, 30 to 35% pinot
Meunier and 20 to 25% Chardonnay. The addition of 20 to 25% of reserve wines
(still wines from previous vintages) guarantees the continuity of the House
style. The addition of 20 grams of sugar per litre achieves the perfect balance
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19thcentury and early 20th century the general taste in Champagne leaned
towards a much sweeter wine. This preference for a slightly sweeter
champagne has remained today in some parts of the World. Scandinavia is a
perfect example occupying a special place in the history of Veuve Clicquot.
When Madame Clicquot began shipping champagne to northern Europe and
St.Petersburg it was the Sec that became especially well known. The various
ports along the route were both a welcome and necessary part of the journey
and from there the reputation of the champagne spread to other countries.
The familiarity of Veuve Clicquot was such that it was nicknamed 'Yellow
Widow'.
Blends - The Sec has the same House style as the other wines. It is mainly
composed of pinot noir which gives strength and body. The Pinot Meunier
lends intense fruit and gives a round supple finish. Finally the Chardonnay
brings freshness and finesse. Blended from some fifty different crus, the
traditional basis of this wine is as follows : 40 to 50% Pinot Noir, 30 to 35% pinot
Meunier and 20 to 25% Chardonnay. The addition of 20 to 25% of reserve wines
(still wines from previous vintages) guarantees the continuity of the House
style. The addition of 20 grams of sugar per litre achieves the perfect balance
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