FRANCE - CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING

The type of sparkling wine that can be truly called Champagne is made only from grapes of the Champagne region of France.

Not only that, but French law dictates that all sparkling wines made in that area must be made by a special process called the traditional or champagne method. The French term is méthod champenoise. Only then can the product be called Champagne.

Sparkling wines are growing in popularity and this, in tandem with many other factors, has helped improve quality and variety.

In addition to the information on this page, sparkling wines from different producers are listed on each producer page on this website.

Gremillet Brut Selection NV

This champagne shows fine mousse in the glass and fresh floral aromas mixed with characteristic toasty yeast overtones, which are balanced by richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish.

Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course, but also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.

AWARDS: Trophy Champagne (Non Vintage) IWSC 2007 Silver Medal IWSC 2007 Silver Medal IWC 2006

Gremillet Rose NV

This champagne shows fine mousse in the glass (meaning delicate bubbles as opposed to airy Angel Delight!) and attractive pinky colour, and it's good fruity stuff with ripe strawberry and vanilla rolling over your tongue.

Gremillet NV 37.5cl

This champagne shows fine mousse in the glass and fresh floral aromas mixed with characteristic toasty yeast overtones, which are balanced by richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish.

Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course, but also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.

AWARDS: Trophy Champagne (Non Vintage) IWSC 2007 Silver Medal IWSC 2007 Silver Medal IWC 2006

Le Brun de Neuville NV

Situated near the beautiful forests of Traconne, the vineyards of Le Brun de Neuville are responsible for producing some stunning wines, The Cuvee Selection is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and is aged for three years before releasee.

The Chardonnay lends an elegant creaminess and a delicious hint of shortbread whilst the Pinot Noir contributes structure and complexity.

Veuve Clicquot NV

Veuve Clicquot's signature non-vintage Brut is loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavours, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label.

This classical dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and an apparling golden Champagne colour.

Pol Roger NV

Pale gold with a very fine bead; flowery, delicately toasty aroma with fruit and complexity; creamy, beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish.

Bollinger NV

Superb champagne from this well-renowned Champagne House: classically dry, soft mousse and an invigorating finish balanced by good acidity.

Moet et Chandon NV

After a few years in the doldrums Moet has bounced back to form and is once again one of the most reliable and enjoyable non vintage champagnes around.

Soft and mature aroma of peaches and pears with subtle hints of nuts: full of flavour and a superb finish.

Laurent Perrier NV

Made with 45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Noir: pale gold in colour with hints of delicate citrus and white fruits on the nose.

Fresh and surprisingly full on the palate with a long finish.

Laurent Perrier Rose NV

100% Pinot Noir, a salmony colour, fresh on the nose with an array of small red berriy flavours.

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