$100 and over
Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Les Barres (Disg. Apr )
Chartogne Taillet Cuvée Les Orizeaux (Disg. Apr )
Chartogne Taillet Chemin de Reims (Disg. Feb )
Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Champagne Grand Cru 'Ambonnay' N V
Perrier-jouet Grand Brut Non-Vintage
"Fresh, clean, vibrant iced pastry aroma, lovely and chard-ish. Similarly clean and fresh in the mouth, with evident dosage, but also a clean finish, soft and equable. A very easy drinking wine and well turned-out." 92 points Huon Hooke
Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois Brut
This exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of Grands Crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir). Its vinification, partially in traditional oak casks, underpins the generous character of this fine, elegant and rich wine Its vinification, partially in traditional oak casks, underpins the generous character of this fine, elegant and rich wine.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Non-Vintage Champagne
Louis Roederer Champagne embodies style and class. Delve into the toasty aromatics, apple and nougat flavours and tingling freshness. There's generous structure, length and complexity not always found in NV Champagne.
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club 'Oger' Grand Cru
Piper Heidsieck Brut EOY GB Reims Non-Vintage
The Piper Heidsieck Brut EOY GB Reims NV is a delightful sparkling wine hailing from the renowned wine region of Reims, France. Crafted in the NV vintage, this offering from Piper-Heidsieck showcases the epitome of French winemaking excellence. On the nose, one is greeted with a bouquet of crisp green apples, citrus zest, and delicate floral notes. This is complemented by a pale golden hue in the glass, reminiscent of the sun-kissed vineyards of Reims. On the palate, the wine explodes with flavours of freshly baked bread, lemon curd, and a hint of toasted almonds. The fine bubbles dance on the tongue, creating a lively and refreshing mouthfeel. With a long and elegant finish, the Piper Heidsieck Brut EOY GB Reims NV is the perfect companion for any special occasion.
Champagne Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve (Base 20. Disg. Feb ) ( ) Non-Vintage
This cuvée has become synonymous with the kind of extreme quality that can today be expected from Champagne’s finest estates. The current release is based on the 2020 vintage and was disgorged in February 2024. Like its predecessors, this release comprises 65% fruit from the base vintage, with the balance from the two previous years. The blend is split between 35% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims (specifically Ludes, Trépail and Ormes), 35% Chardonnay from sites across Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne and 30% Meunier from Mareuil-le-Port in Vallée de la Marne. Ludes and Trépail provide the tension, offsetting the depth and texture of the Marne fruit and reserve wines. The average vine age is 40 years. The hard-harvested fruit ferments naturally in barrel before aging in barrel and tank. After bottling, the wine spends 36 months sur lattes in the Bérêche cellar, and finally, disgorgement by hand (!) with just under 6 g/L dosage. This is the kind of fastidious attention to detail you would expect from the finest prestige cuvées, and it shines through in the quality of the wine. Antonio Galloni (Vinous) is spot-on when he writes: “Although most readers probably associate Bérêche with some of their higher-end bottlings, the Brut Réserve is a real rock star.” The style is taut and focused; the wine’s natural density and texture are superbly balanced by crystalline acidity and smoky mineral resonance. Simply, it’s one of the most compelling introductions to elite grower Champagne on the market.