Great Champagne Houses

Purchase Champagne from Great Champagne Houses at the Best Price

Discover a wide selection of Champagne from Great Houses, symbols of ancestral Champagne craftsmanship, purity, exacting standards, and consistency. In this category, you'll find renowned houses along with all the details about the traditional Champagne method, the history of grand houses, the terroir, and the flagship cuvées from these prestigious establishments.

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Henriot Brut Souverain 1983
4 in stock
50920
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Henriot Brut Souverain 1983
€288.00 inc-VAT
€240.00 ex-VAT
Cattier 1er cru Clos du Moulin
1 in stock
90047
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Cattier 1er cru Clos du Moulin
€96.00 inc-VAT
€80.00 ex-VAT
Mumm Cordon Rouge 1959
5 in stock
50242
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm Cordon Rouge 1959
€360.00 inc-VAT
€300.00 ex-VAT
Nicolas Feuillatte Palme d'Or 2008
1 in stock
90046
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Nicolas Feuillatte Palme d'Or 2008
€180.00 inc-VAT
€150.00 ex-VAT
Henriot Cuvée Baccarat 1982
1 in stock
94094
White
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Henriot Cuvée Baccarat 1982
€384.00 inc-VAT
€320.00 ex-VAT
Nicolas Feuillatte Palme d'Or 1990
1 in stock
94117
White
75
95/100
87/100
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Champagne | Champagne
Nicolas Feuillatte Palme d'Or 1990
€240.00 inc-VAT
€200.00 ex-VAT
Ayala Brut 1966
1 in stock
93825
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Ayala Brut 1966
€348.00 inc-VAT
€290.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Grand Millésime 1990 rosé
3 in stock
94088
Rosé
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Grand Millésime 1990 rosé
€288.00 inc-VAT
€240.00 ex-VAT
Henriot 1985 Rosé
2 in stock
94114
Rosé
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Henriot 1985 Rosé
€216.00 inc-VAT
€180.00 ex-VAT
Henriot 1988 Rosé Magnum
1 in stock
95619
Rosé
150
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Champagne | Champagne
Henriot 1988 Rosé Magnum
€384.00 inc-VAT
€320.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Grand Millésime 1993
8 in stock
94090
White
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Grand Millésime 1993
€144.00 inc-VAT
€120.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Blanc de Blancs Celebris
New
3 in stock
96413
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs
€60.00 inc-VAT
€50.00 ex-VAT
Henriot Millésime 2003
New
2 in stock
96415
White
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Henriot Millésime 2003
€96.00 inc-VAT
€80.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
New
1 in stock
96412
White
75
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Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Celebris Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
€120.00 inc-VAT
€100.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Brut 15 ans
New
3 in stock
96414
White
75
93/100
93/100
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Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Brut 15 ans
€96.00 inc-VAT
€80.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Magnum
DISCOUNT
-10% by 6
-5% by 3
18 in stock
70962
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Magnum
€102.00 inc-VAT
€85.00 ex-VAT
Pol Roger Vintage 2006
New
2 in stock
96420
White
75
94/100
16.5/20
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Champagne | Champagne
Pol Roger Vintage 2006
€96.00 inc-VAT
€80.00 ex-VAT
Gosset Brut Cuvée 430 ans Magnum
New
3 in stock
96431
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Gosset Brut Cuvée 430 ans Magnum
€204.00 inc-VAT
€170.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007
DISCOUNT
-10% by 6
-5% by 3
16 in stock
70963
White
75
94/100
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Champagne | Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007
€162.00 inc-VAT
€135.00 ex-VAT
Pol Roger Vintage 2009
New
2 in stock
96421
White
75
Very slightly damaged
93/100
92/100
16/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pol Roger Vintage 2009
€90.00 inc-VAT
€75.00 ex-VAT
Pommery Cuvée Louise 1983 rosé
-10%
1 in stock
57074
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pommery Cuvée Louise 1983 rosé
€388.80 inc-VAT €432.00 inc-VAT -10%
€324.00 ex-VAT
Drappier Brut Nature rosé
Bio
14 in stock
80499
Rosé
75
90/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Drappier Brut Nature rosé
€42.00 inc-VAT
€35.00 ex-VAT
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2004
New
0 in stock
96419
White
75
94/100
17.5/20
Out of stock
Champagne | Champagne
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2004
€108.00 inc-VAT
€90.00 ex-VAT
Pommery Cuvée Louise 1989
1 in stock
60220
White
75
92/100
91/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pommery Cuvée Louise 1989
€288.00 inc-VAT
€240.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck Monopole Diamant Bleu
4 in stock
71133
White
75
Old disgorged - probably not fizzy
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Champagne | Champagne
Heidsieck Monopole Diamant Bleu
€240.00 inc-VAT
€200.00 ex-VAT
Drappier Blanc de Blancs
Bio
1 in stock
80501
White
75
91/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Drappier Blanc de Blancs
€39.00 inc-VAT
€32.50 ex-VAT
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2012
Les Mieux Notés
4 in stock
86736
White
75
97+/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2012
€276.00 inc-VAT
€230.00 ex-VAT
Drappier Brut Rosé Nature
Bio
3 in stock
90462
Rosé
75
91/100
15.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Drappier Brut Rosé Nature
€42.00 inc-VAT
€35.00 ex-VAT
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2007
Les Mieux Notés
11 in stock
87529
White
75
95/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2007
€186.00 inc-VAT
€155.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006
Les Mieux Notés
11 in stock
84238
White
75
96/100
15/20
19.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006
€150.00 inc-VAT
€125.00 ex-VAT
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2006 rosé
Les Mieux Notés
5 in stock
87530
Rosé
75
97/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2006 rosé
€360.00 inc-VAT
€300.00 ex-VAT
Drappier La Grande Sendrée 2012
7 in stock
92501
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Drappier La Grande Sendrée 2012
€78.60 inc-VAT
€65.50 ex-VAT
Drappier Cuvée Charles de Gaulle
New
1 in stock
96425
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Drappier Cuvée Charles de Gaulle
€42.00 inc-VAT
€35.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck 1962
2 in stock
85747
White
75
Level: -5cm
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Charles Heidsieck 1962
€450.00 inc-VAT
€375.00 ex-VAT
Philipponnat Grand Blanc 2004
2 in stock
94097
White
75
Very slightly damaged
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Philipponnat Grand Blanc 2004
€120.00 inc-VAT
€100.00 ex-VAT
Philipponnat Grand Blanc 2006
1 in stock
94098
White
75
88/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Philipponnat Grand Blanc 2006
€108.00 inc-VAT
€90.00 ex-VAT
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 1985
Les Mieux Notés
3 in stock
89855
White
75
97/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 1985
€624.00 inc-VAT
€520.00 ex-VAT
Pommery 1959
1 in stock
92831
White
75
Level: -2cm
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pommery 1959
€390.00 inc-VAT
€325.00 ex-VAT
Pommery 1976
4 in stock
94321
White
75
Slightly damaged bottle neck
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pommery 1976
€384.00 inc-VAT
€320.00 ex-VAT
Pommery Cuvée Louise 2004
New
3 in stock
96406
White
75
93/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Pommery Cuvée Louise 2004
€144.00 inc-VAT
€120.00 ex-VAT
Mumm 1982
1 in stock
82262
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm 1982
€216.00 inc-VAT
€180.00 ex-VAT
Mumm Cuvée René Lalou 1976
6 in stock
89464
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm Cuvée René Lalou 1976
€324.00 inc-VAT
€270.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
25 in stock
77203
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
€69.00 inc-VAT
€57.50 ex-VAT
S de Salon le Mesnil 1982
1 in stock
82110
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
S de Salon le Mesnil 1982
€2,880.00 inc-VAT
€2,400.00 ex-VAT
Mumm Cuvée René Lalou 1979
1 in stock
94319
White
75
Slightly damaged bottle neck
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm Cuvée René Lalou 1979
€252.00 inc-VAT
€210.00 ex-VAT
Mumm RSRV Blanc de Blancs 2015
6 in stock
94315
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm RSRV Blanc de Blancs 2015
€60.00 inc-VAT
€50.00 ex-VAT
Mumm RSRV Cuvée Lalou 2006
81 in stock
94314
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Mumm RSRV Cuvée Lalou 2006
€102.00 inc-VAT
€85.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Brut 2016 Rosé
1 in stock
84229
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Brut 2016 Rosé
€62.40 inc-VAT
€52.00 ex-VAT
S de Salon le Mesnil 1997
3 in stock
84615
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
S de Salon le Mesnil 1997
€1,188.00 inc-VAT
€990.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Cuvée William Brut 1995 OC
2 in stock
90437
White
75
Original cardboard box - Sold by 1
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Cuvée William Brut 1995 OC
€336.00 inc-VAT
€280.00 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2010 rosé
1 in stock
92485
Rosé
75
91/100
92/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2010 rosé
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Salon 1996 -15% DISCOUNT !
-15%
Last one !
1 in stock
86296
White
75
Damaged
95/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Salon 1996 -15% DISCOUNT !
€1,530.00 inc-VAT €1,800.00 inc-VAT -15%
€1,275.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004
11 in stock
87527
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2004
€186.00 inc-VAT
€155.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Brut 1990
2 in stock
94326
White
75
Damaged
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Brut 1990
€216.00 inc-VAT
€180.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Brut Classic
22 in stock
94568
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Brut Classic
€43.20 inc-VAT
€36.00 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blancs
DISCOUNT
-10% by 6
-5% by 3
57 in stock
92487
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blancs
€66.00 inc-VAT
€55.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Amour de Deutz 2013
4 in stock
94569
White
75
Original cardboard box - Sold by 1
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Amour de Deutz 2013 OC
€156.00 inc-VAT
€130.00 ex-VAT
Salon 2013 OWC
4 in stock
91110
White
75
Original wood case - Sold by 1
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Salon 2013 OWC
€1,320.00 inc-VAT
€1,100.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Vintage 2013 Magnum
4 in stock
88352
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Vintage 2013 Magnum
€159.00 inc-VAT
€132.50 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet Brut Grand cru
DISCOUNT
-10% by 6
-5% by 3
28 in stock
92488
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet Brut Grand cru
€48.00 inc-VAT
€40.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Amour de Deutz 2015 37,5cl
12 in stock
94570
White
37.5
Original cardboard box - Sold by 1
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Amour de Deutz 2015 37,5cl OC
€72.00 inc-VAT
€60.00 ex-VAT
S de Salon 1997
New
1 in stock
96432
White
75
91/100
18/20
18/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
S de Salon 1997
€1,188.00 inc-VAT
€990.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Cuvée William Deutz 2008 Magnum
3 in stock
94571
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Cuvée William Deutz 2008 Magnum
€360.00 inc-VAT
€300.00 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet 1964 Magnum
1 in stock
94080
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet 1964 Magnum
€2,220.00 inc-VAT
€1,850.00 ex-VAT
S de Salon 2002
New
1 in stock
96433
White
75
97/100
89/100
19/20
19.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
S de Salon 2002
€1,320.00 inc-VAT
€1,100.00 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2012 Magnum
2 in stock
94103
White
150
93/100
92/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2012 Magnum
€456.00 inc-VAT
€380.00 ex-VAT
S de Salon 2007
New
3 in stock
96434
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
S de Salon 2007
€1,188.00 inc-VAT
€990.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
6 in stock
88355
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
€69.00 inc-VAT
€57.50 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Magnum
4 in stock
88356
Rosé
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Magnum
€149.00 inc-VAT
€124.17 ex-VAT
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2005
New
1 in stock
96403
White
75
90+/100
92/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2005
€156.00 inc-VAT
€130.00 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouet Réserve Extra Brut 1975
3 in stock
94109
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouet Réserve Extra Brut 1975
€228.00 inc-VAT
€190.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Nature Magnum
1 in stock
88357
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Nature Magnum
€115.00 inc-VAT
€95.83 ex-VAT
Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Florescence 2015 rosé
11 in stock
94316
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Florescence 2015 rosé
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2007
New
1 in stock
96404
White
75
94/100
93/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2007
€144.00 inc-VAT
€120.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2010
New
2 in stock
96405
White
75
93/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Amour de Deutz Brut 2010
€144.00 inc-VAT
€120.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Le Clos Saint Hilaire Brut 2005
Les Mieux Notés
23 in stock
89818
White
75
95/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Le Clos Saint Hilaire Brut 2005
€438.00 inc-VAT
€365.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Classic
New
1 in stock
96410
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Classic
€43.20 inc-VAT
€36.00 ex-VAT
Vins & Millesimes
5 in stock
89819
White
300
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Vintage 2009 Jeroboam 3L
€348.00 inc-VAT
€290.00 ex-VAT
Deutz Cuvée William Deutz 1999
New
1 in stock
96426
White
75
90/100
92/100
17/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Deutz Cuvée William Deutz 1999
€216.00 inc-VAT
€180.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Vintage 2013
5 in stock
90328
White
75
16.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Vintage 2013
€70.80 inc-VAT
€59.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon 2009
12 in stock
91006
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Louis Salmon 2009
€158.40 inc-VAT
€132.00 ex-VAT
Billecart Salmon Brut Sous Bois
22 in stock
91005
White
75
93/100
16/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Sous Bois
€75.00 inc-VAT
€62.50 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Alexandra 1997 rosé
4 in stock
88141
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Alexandra 1997 rosé
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Yayoi Kusama 2012
7 in stock
63733
White
75
In original box - Sold by 1
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Yayoi Kusama 2012
€210.00 inc-VAT
€175.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle
1 in stock
90051
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle
€156.00 inc-VAT
€130.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Magnum
5 in stock
90048
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Magnum
€312.00 inc-VAT
€260.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle
2 in stock
91644
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle (old edition)
€180.00 inc-VAT
€150.00 ex-VAT
Dom Ruinart 1986 rosé Magnum
1 in stock
71145
Rosé
150
91/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Dom Ruinart 1986 rosé Magnum
€1,080.00 inc-VAT
€900.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Cuvée Alexandra 1997 Rosé
1 in stock
91643
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle Cuvée Alexandra 1997 Rosé
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Brut 1985 Magnum
2 in stock
94110
White
150
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Brut 1985 Magnum
€456.00 inc-VAT
€380.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle (old edition)
12 in stock
94135
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle (old edition)
€180.00 inc-VAT
€150.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle
14 in stock
94134
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle
€156.00 inc-VAT
€130.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle Cuvée Alexandra 1997 Rosé
1 in stock
94132
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle Cuvée Alexandra 1997 Rosé
€300.00 inc-VAT
€250.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Brut 2008
New
3 in stock
96416
White
75
93/100
93/100
16.5/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Brut 2008
€60.00 inc-VAT
€50.00 ex-VAT
Dom Ruinart 2007 Rosé
Les Mieux Notés
3 in stock
76685
Rosé
75
95/100
18/20
18/20
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Dom Ruinart 2007 Rosé
€264.00 inc-VAT
€220.00 ex-VAT
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle
New
5 in stock
96408
White
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Laurent Perrier Cuvée Grand Siècle
€156.00 inc-VAT
€130.00 ex-VAT
Dom Ruinart 2009 rosé
4 in stock
83182
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Dom Ruinart 2009 rosé
€270.00 inc-VAT
€225.00 ex-VAT
Ruinart Dom Ruinart 2009 Rosé
2 in stock
84236
Rosé
75
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Ruinart Dom Ruinart 2009 Rosé
€270.00 inc-VAT
€225.00 ex-VAT
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
DISCOUNT
-5% by 3
23 in stock
88924
White
75
91/100
Add to cart
Champagne | Champagne
Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
€60.00 inc-VAT
€50.00 ex-VAT

Traditional Method and Styles of Champagne

Produced from the main grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, Champagne can sometimes be a Blanc de Blancs (a white wine made from white grapes only, for example, 100% Chardonnay resulting in an elegant and mineral Champagne) or Blanc de Noirs (a white wine made from black grapes only, for example, 100% Pinot Noir, resulting in a more fruity, full-bodied, and vinous Champagne).

Champagne is crafted using a technique called Traditional Method (or Champagne Method), involving the production of a still base wine followed by a second fermentation in the bottle through the addition of a liqueur de tirage, creating the characteristic natural bubbles of Champagne. The bottles then undergo aging on lees, contributing to the complexity and richness of aromas. Finally, after disgorgement, the addition of a dosage liqueur adjusts the sweetness level of the Champagne, ranging from brut (dry) to doux (sweet). Here is the ranking of Champagne sweetness levels from least to most in grams of sugar per liter:

Non-dosé or Brut Nature: No dosage added.
Extra Brut: Even drier than Brut, less than 3g/L.
Brut: Minimal residual sugar, between 4g/L and 12g/L.
Extra Dry: Very slightly sweet, between 12 and 17g/L.
Sec: Slightly sweet, between 17 and 32g/L.
Demi-Sec: Sweet, between 32 and 50g/L.
Doux: Very sweet, and rarely produced nowadays, over 50g/L.

If the Champagne is a vintage Champagne, the production method is even more stringent.

History of Great Champagne Houses

Great Champagne Houses have a rich and often century-old history, shaped by visionary families and traditions passed down through generations. These iconic houses have played a key role in shaping Champagne as a prestigious beverage. Their stories are often intertwined with major historical moments, from royal celebrations to global events.

Champagne Terroir : The Champagne terroir, located in northeastern France, is essential to Champagne production. Characterized by limestone soils, ideal for the cultivation of specific Champagne grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, the region's temperate climate and unique geological conditions contribute to the finesse and complexity of the grapes, giving Champagne their distinctive character.

Greatest Champagne Houses

Among the greatest Champagne houses, names like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Bollinger, Laurent-Perrier, and others have gained worldwide renown. These houses are often synonymous with exceptional quality and are recognized for their iconic cuvées. They have significantly contributed to the rise of Champagne on the international stage, offering a diverse range of styles and flavors to satisfy discerning palates.

Vintages Champagne

Vintage Champagnes are crafted from grapes harvested in an exceptional year. Unlike non-vintage cuvées, often blends of wines from different years to maintain a consistent style, vintage Champagnes highlight the specific characteristics of a particular harvest. They are produced only in years when weather conditions have been exceptional, allowing the grapes to reach optimal maturity. Here are their characteristics : 

Terroir Expression: Vintage Champagnes capture the essence of the terroir of the harvest year, reflecting climatic conditions, grape quality, and soil specificity.
Aging: These Champagnes often have superior aging potential due to the exceptional quality of the harvest. They can evolve complexly over time, developing deeper aromas and a richer texture.
Selective Blending: Champagne houses conduct meticulous blending to create vintage cuvées, selecting the best lots of still wines from the specific harvest.
Unique Character: Each vintage has its own characteristics, and vintage Champagnes allow enthusiasts to taste the uniqueness of each exceptional year.

Best Vintages in Champagne

Champagne has produced outstanding vintages over the decades, each offering unique characteristics and remarkable qualities. Here are some of the most exceptional Champagne vintages:

20th Century Champagne Vintages:

  • 1928: Often considered one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for its rarity and sought-after complexity and elegance.
  • 1945: An exceptional vintage celebrated as the end of World War II. Champagnes from 1945 are rare and prized for their exceptional quality.
  • 1964: This vintage produced balanced and elegant Champagnes that have aged well over the years.
  • 1976: A vintage that produced powerful and structured Champagnes with remarkable longevity.
  • 1985: Widely recognized for its quality, with Champagnes offering a combination of fruity aromas and mineral character.

Other notable vintages include 1929, 1955, 1990, and 1996.

21st Century Champagne Vintages:

  • 2002: Celebrated for its exceptional quality, with Champagnes combining richness, complexity, and freshness.
  • 2008: This vintage produced Champagnes distinguished by their balance between acidity and maturity, as well as their aging potential.
  • 2012: Marked by favorable climatic conditions, producing aromatic and well-balanced Champagnes.
  • 2018: Hailed for its promising quality, with Champagnes exhibiting beautiful freshness and terroir expression.

Other notable vintages include 2004 and 2005.

It's important to note that each vintage can have its own peculiarities based on climatic conditions and winemaking practices.

Champagne Blanc de Blancs

Champagne Blanc de Blancs is a category of Champagne made exclusively from white grapes, primarily the Chardonnay grape. Unlike more common Champagnes, which are often blends of several grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier), Blanc de Blancs offers a unique expression with its fresh, mineral, and elegant character. Here are the characteristics of Champagne Blanc de Blancs:

Chardonnay Grape: Chardonnay is the only grape used to produce Champagne Blanc de Blancs. This white grape brings delicate aromas of white fruits, lively acidity, and aromatic finesse.
Fresh and Mineral Style: Blanc de Blancs is often appreciated for its fresh and mineral style. Specific terroirs, such as the Côte des Blancs, are renowned for producing wines that highlight the purity of Chardonnay.
Aromas and Flavors: Common aromas include lemon, green apple, white flowers, and chalky minerality. The aromatic profile can vary based on terroir and winemaking style.
Elegance and Finesse: Blanc de Blancs is valued for its elegance and finesse. The delicacy of Chardonnay, combined with the traditional Champagne production method, creates sophisticated sparkling wines.
Aging Potential: Some high-quality Blanc de Blancs have excellent aging potential. Over time, they can develop more complex aromas while retaining refreshing acidity.
Preferred Terroirs: The main regions producing Blanc de Blancs are the Côte des Blancs and the Côte de Sézanne. These terroirs are characterized by limestone soils, ideal for Chardonnay, and offer favorable conditions for producing elegant wines.
Food Pairings: Champagne Blanc de Blancs pairs well with delicate dishes such as seafood, oysters, fish, as well as lighter dishes like salads and fresh cheeses.

Examples of Renowned Houses/Producers:

  • Dom Pérignon Blanc de Blancs: From the house of Moët & Chandon, this Champagne is synonymous with excellence and refinement.
  • Krug Clos du Mesnil: An exceptional Blanc de Blancs from the renowned house of Krug, known for its high-quality Champagnes.
  • Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs: A rare and prestigious Champagne from the Salon house, produced only in exceptional years.

Champagne Blanc de Blancs is appreciated by Champagne enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs alike for its purity, elegance, and unique expression of the Chardonnay grape.

Champagne Blanc de Noirs

Champagne Blanc de Noirs is a category of Champagne made exclusively from black grapes, primarily the Pinot Noir grape, although sometimes Pinot Meunier may also be used. Unlike Champagne Blanc de Blancs, which is made from white grapes, Blanc de Noirs offers a fuller-bodied character and richer aromas. Here are the characteristics:

Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier Grapes: Pinot Noir is usually the dominant grape in Blanc de Noirs, but some cuvées may also include Pinot Meunier. These red grapes bring structure, depth of flavor, and complexity to the Champagne.
Intense Aromas: Blanc de Noirs is known for its rich and intense aromas. Notes of red fruits such as cherry and strawberry can be present, along with spicy nuances and sometimes deeper aromas of cooked fruits.
Body and Structure: Due to the use of black grapes, Blanc de Noirs generally has a more substantial body and a robust structure compared to Blanc de Blancs. Tannins, although light, may be perceptible.
Versatile Style: Blanc de Noirs can be crafted in different styles, from dry to sweet, offering a variety of options for Champagne enthusiasts.
Aging Potential: Some high-quality Blanc de Noirs can age exceptionally well. With aging, they often develop more complex aromas while maintaining a beautiful freshness.
Preferred Terroirs: Regions in Champagne where Pinot Noir thrives, such as Montagne de Reims, Côte des Bars, and Vallée de la Marne, are often favored terroirs for Blanc de Noirs production. Limestone soils and ideal exposures contribute to grape quality.
Food Pairings: Blanc de Noirs pairs well with richer dishes and white meats. They can also complement bolder dishes such as roasted duck, grilled meats, and hard cheeses.

Examples of Renowned Houses:

  • Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs: An exceptional cuvée from the Bollinger house, famous for its use of ungrafted vines.
  • Krug Clos d'Ambonnay: A rare and prestigious Blanc de Noirs from the Krug house, sourced from a unique plot in Ambonnay.

Champagne Blanc de Noirs provides an intriguing alternative for Champagne enthusiasts, offering distinct flavor depth and complexity through the use of black grapes.

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