Its label is an icon of style and modernity. Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage 2013 is one of those Champagnes that every aficionado should re-taste from time to time, to understand how a great wine evolves over time and how vintage affects the final result. In the glass, it has a beautiful straw yellow color, made particularly bright by the very fine and persistent perlage that rises to the surface from the bottom of the goblet, forming unbroken chains. On the nose ripe fruit, peach, mango and banana, hints of pepper, marzipan and small pastries. On the palate, it is fresh and creamy. Pleasantly savory and pleasantly persistent.
The Rèserve Impériale by Moèt & Chandon is a Champagne that can be defined as gastronomic, for its ease of pairing with various international cuisine dishes. This reserve is made from an important percentage of Pinot Noir grapes that make it well structured and intense. It was born back in 1869 and since then it has maintained its charm and fame, confirming itself every year as one of the most requested bottles. Rèserve Impériale presents itself in the glass with an intense golden colour and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, varietal notes, fresh and fruity, and more complex and rounded aromas that come from the long aging in the bottle. In the mouth it is soft, warm and enveloping, without losing its pleasant freshness due to a nice acidity well integrated with the other flavours.
Moèt Impérial can undoubtedly be considered the most emblematic Champagne of the great French Maison. It was produced for the first time in 1869 and, according to experts, it is still the wine that best represents the Moèt & Chandon style. An expert blend of over 100 different wines, 20-30% of which are reserve wines specially selected to enhance their maturity, complexity and consistency. A "non-vintage" of great elegance that comes from a balanced mix of Pinot Noir, Meunier and obviously Chardonnay. In the glass it has a beautiful golden straw yellow colour, with a fine and particularly persistent perlage. On the nose notes of green apple, citrus and white flowers to which mineral recognitions are added that may be reminiscent of chalk. On the palate it is rich and full-bodied. Fresh and very long. A very pleasant glass.
Moet & Chandon holds the charm of Champagne history. There is virtually no corner of the world where the brand is not known and appreciated. The secret is the unmistakable style of its wines, which, while produced in large numbers each year, carry with them the exclusive charm of one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. In fact, they are the very symbol of it. A fine example of this is this Rosé Imperial, which, as defined by its creators, "is a spontaneous, radiant and romantic expression of the Moët & Chandon style." A blend of the region's three basic grapes, Rosé Imperial is made from nearly 50 percent Pinot Noir grapes, 10 percent of which are vinified in red. Then Meunier, 10% of which is red wine, and a small addition of Chardonnay. Of these bases, at least 20-30% are reserve wines, specially selected by the Chef de Cave to enhance their intensity, finesse and consistency. A pleasantly dry wine, thanks to a dosage of about 7 grams of sugar per liter, this Rosé...
For those seeking in every way to stand out, this is the right Champagne to choose. Without a doubt. Ice Impérial, in fact, is the first Champagne created specifically to be served with ice, that is, "on the rocks." A small heresy for the most staunch upholders of tradition. But also a new experience that encompasses fun, freshness and freedom for Moët & Chandon's indefatigable anti-conformists who, from the height of its long history, can afford to let their imaginations run wild. From a blend that includes mostly Pinot Noir, vinous and edgy, and characterized by an intensely fruity flavor, with Meunier, full and fleshy, and Chardonnay, used in a proportion of between 10 and 20 percent for its refreshing touch. The dosage in this case is definitely important, touching 45 grams of sugar per liter, resulting in a deliciously smooth and drinkable wine, especially suitable for consumption away from the table. After all, this is Champagne born for the party.
Champagne of great finesse and beautiful freshness that comes from only the best grapes harvested by Laurent-Perrier, and expertly crafted through long cellar aging before disgorging. This, in essence, is La Cuvée, Champagne Brut. But let's start with the blend, which in this case, as typical for the Maison, includes a large proportion of Chardonnay. Over 50%. To which Pinot Noir, 30 to 35 percent, and Meunier for the remainder is added. As with all "non-vintage," a certain percentage of the wines used in making the cuvée come from the Maison's reserves. In this specific case, the proportion of wines from previous vintages varies from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 30 percent, depending on the vintage. The choice of a high percentage of Chardonnay is the basis of Laurent-Perrier's style and personality. After blending, the wine is bottled for frothing and is aged on its lees for no less than 4 years in the cellar. After disgorgement, then, the Champagne is finished with a low dosage...
The Cuvée Rosé from Maison Laurent-Perrier is a premium Champagne made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The bottle, with its iconic and recognisable shape, is a great classic reminiscent of those used in the time of Henry IV. The wine, on the other hand, is remembered for its elegance and complexity. It is made from grapes from several prestigious crus, mainly located in the Côte de Bouzy and Montagne de Reims areas. In the glass it has a beautiful, elegant colour reminiscent of salmon. The nose is fresh and dominated by small red fruits, from raspberry to currant, from wild strawberry to cherry. The classic notes of pastry and acacia honey round off the bouquet. In the mouth it is surprisingly fresh and again dominated by the classic fruity note. It is a decidedly gastronomic Champagne, perfect as an aperitif but also ideal for pairing with elegant and refined dishes. Excellent with smoked salmon or a rich raw shellfish.
The nose brilliant nose has light citrusy hints of kaffir lime and grapefruit abound, supported by ripe nectarine-like notes. An elegant and concentrated palate reveals the juicy character of the stone fruit and lemongrass, supported by a wonderful minerality. Its fresh acidity leads to a pleasant, lingering finish, suggesting a certain maturity of Sauvignon Blanc.
For those who like to impress with a classy gift with a strong personality, this Yellow Label Ice Box from Veuve Clicquot is the undoubtedly the best choice. This special edition, offered by the famous house of Reims, comes in a box designed to transform into a designer ice bucket, perfect for keeping Champagne at the right temperature throughout dinner. Yellow Label is a Brut Champagne, composed mostly of Pinot Noir, which gives structure and power. With it, Chardonnay and Meunier to give more complexity and depth to the blend. Grapes from a selection of more than 50 plots are vinified separately to create the bases. Then, 30 to 45 percent reserve wines are added to the vintage wines to add complexity to the Cuvée, which undergoes second fermentation and frothing inside the historic "quarries" dug into the chalk for about 30 months. A Champagne that combines freshness and intensity, it has a beautiful light yellow color with golden reflections. The perlage is subtle and remarkably...
A game of subtle balances. A stylistic exercise that will thrill any lover of Champagne wines. Extra Brut Extra Old represents the noblest soul of Veuve Clicquot. A cuvée obtained by drawing from an exclusive selection of reserve wines from the French house's private collection. Wines from the best vintages, including 1990, 1998, 1999, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014, masterfully blended by the cave chef until the right mix of freshness, structure and complexity is achieved. Fine and uninterrupted perlage, this champagne proves citrusy and pleasantly complex. Notes of ripe fruit and pastry that are discovered on the nose but are also found in the mouth. Ample and very fresh, it is the perfect Champagne to make the most of a platter of shellfish and mollusks, but it also knows how to impress when put to the test with more unusual pairings, such as a board of cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Maison Veuve Clicquot, renowned for its bold and innovative spirit, has always sought to push the boundaries of tradition. And a few years ago, it introduced another revolutionary creation, the Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé, a cuvée designed specifically for mixology. This Champagne is a tribute to the tradition of Madame Clicquot's "rich" Champagne, characterised by a higher sugar content that gives it a less dry and gentler taste. Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé is blended from 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 15% red wine and 40-45% reserve wines. The production, despite being an 'innovative' product, follows traditional methods. Obviously with a modern touch. The process begins with a soft pressing of the grapes. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature to preserve freshness and varietal characteristics. Then the base wines are blended, the 'liqueur de dosage' is added, and the second fermentation is carried out in the bottle. This is...
La Grande Dame is Maison Veuve Clicquot's Cuvée de Prestige. And it is a tribute to the most famous of the region's ladies, that Madame Clicquot who, in spite of everything and everyone, managed to create one of the most prestigious Champagne houses. Veuve Clicquot has owned vineyards in the region's best Grand Crus since 1760. After all, Madame Clicquot knew that to produce the best champagne, she needed the best grapes. And through extraordinary intuition, she identified a few lots that turned out to be among the best in the region. These include Verzenay, Verzy and Bouzy, used in the assembly of La Grande Dame. Sumptuous rose gold appearance with light auburn reflections, this incredible Champagne proves soft and full-bodied. Refined and fresh. The result of long, slow aging in Veuve Clicquot cellars, this Rosé is good already but enjoys truly incredible aging potential. The Maison's experts are confident that, well kept in the cellar, it can safely evolve and continue to improve...