Product Description | Billecart-Salmon Coffret Exception François Duo Gift Pack Celebrate the art of Champagne with the Billecart-Salmon Coffret Exception François Duo Gift Pack, a luxurious offering that brings together two exceptional cuvées from one of Champagne’s most renowned Houses. This beautifully crafted duo includes the Brut Réserve and the Cuvée Nicolas François 2008, each showcasing the unparalleled expertise and vision of Billecart-Salmon. The Brut Réserve is an iconic expression of balance and finesse, blending Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier from the finest vineyards across the Champagne region. Its harmonious profile is perfect for any occasion, offering a refreshing and versatile option for both aperitifs and paired dishes. The Cuvée Nicolas François 2008, created as a tribute to the House’s founder, epitomizes Billecart-Salmon’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. A blend of Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, this cuvée is a rich, elegant wine with remarkable depth, showcasing flavors of orchard fruits, nuts, and delicate floral notes, balanced by a distinctive minerality and long, complex finish. With each cuvée aged to perfection, this gift set embodies the excellence of Champagne Billecart-Salmon and is a perfect way to elevate any celebration or wine collection. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, the Billecart-Salmon Coffret Exception François Duo Gift Pack is a statement of luxury and refinement. Maker Billecart-Salmon Champagne has been a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship for over two centuries. Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and his wife, Elisabeth Salmon, this family-owned House has remained steadfast in its commitment to producing exceptional Champagne, guided by a legacy of quality, innovation, and tradition. Today, the House is managed by the Billecart family across seven generations, each dedicated to upholding the values instilled by its founders. With a focus on the meticulous care of its 100-hectare estate, alongside sourcing grapes from 300 hectares spread across 40 crus in the Champagne region, Billecart-Salmon continues to craft wines that express the very essence of their terroir. Philosophy At the heart of Billecart-Salmon’s philosophy lies an unwavering dedication to quality. The House prides itself on producing wines that reflect the authenticity of their origin while embracing modern techniques that enhance their natural beauty. Billecart-Salmon is committed to a meticulous approach to winemaking, one that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technology. This includes a cru-by-cru and grape variety-by-grape variety vinification process, which ensures the preservation of the unique characteristics of each vineyard and grape. The House’s focus on cold settling and fermentation in small, temperature-controlled vats allows for the slow extraction of delicate aromas and the purest expression of fruit. With a focus on balance, elegance, and harmony, Billecart-Salmon creates Champagnes that are both timeless and modern, a true reflection of the House’s dedication to excellence.

Product Description: The Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé Brut 2015 is a remarkable expression of the Maison’s rich legacy, reflecting its audacity, creativity, and boldness. First created by Madame Clicquot in 1810, the concept of vintage champagne was revolutionary, and Veuve Clicquot continues to honour that innovation with the 67th vintage of the Maison in 2015. Known for cultivating the art of ageing, this vintage encapsulates the essence of the House’s tradition of excellence and creativity. The Vintage Rosé 2015 is a harmonious blend, with 50% Pinot Noir, which is sourced from the prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages. This provides the wine with the bold structure that is quintessentially Clicquot. The inclusion of 30% Chardonnay brings elegance and finesse, while 20% Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend with a soft fruitiness. To add depth and complexity, 13% of the blend comes from red still wine, exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes grown in Bouzy. This addition provides a beautiful depth of colour and a robust character. A hallmark of this vintage is the use of large oak casks (11%), which gives the wine aromatic intensity and complexity, adding spicy notes, as well as subtle roast coffee and toasted aromas. The resulting champagne is both expressive and sophisticated, offering an energetic character that surprises with its freshness and complexity. This Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé 2015 pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes, particularly those with spicy, oriental, or Asian influences. Try it with dishes like spicy Catalan fish stew, grilled shrimp, or even a sushi platter. Its bright acidity and complexity complement the bold flavours of international cuisine, making it the perfect companion for adventurous palates. Maker: Born in 1777 to a textile manufacturer in Reims, Champagne, Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin's life took a pivotal turn when widowed at just 27. Defying the norms of her time, she seized control of her destiny, stepping into leadership of her father-in-law's company, established in 1772. With unwavering passion and determination, she navigated an era that largely excluded women from business. Her relentless pursuit of innovation marked a new chapter for Champagne: she pioneered the first vintage champagne, introduced the riddling table, and crafted the first blended rosé champagne. These innovations reshaped the industry, setting the standard for modern champagne production. Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin transformed her name into a symbol of excellence, renowned globally. Her remarkable achievements earned her the revered title of "la grande dame of Champagne." Vineyard: Champagne, a protected region and wine style. Champagne has set the standard for traditional method sparkling wines worldwide. Veuve Clicquot, with 95% of its vines classified as Grands or Premiers Crus, embodies this excellence. Its vineyards, primarily Chardonnay (47%), Pinot Noir (36%), and Meunier (17%), are strategically planted on gently sloping hillsides, maximizing sunlight exposure and shallow soils. Since its inception, Veuve Clicquot has fostered strong partnerships with Champagne winegrowers, ensuring consistent quality across its wines. Tasting Notes: NOSE Orange Blossom, Yuzu, Jasmine The nose is complex and vibrant, offering orange blossom and yuzu freshness, along with floral notes of jasmine. These aromas are enriched by the underlying subtlety of mandarin, creating a lively and fragrant bouquet. PALATE Cherry, Aniseed, Brioche On the palate, mouthwatering aromas of cherry and aniseed emerge, providing a delicate balance of sweetness and spice. The texture is smooth, with an elegant richness reminiscent of Vienna bread and a subtle saffron finish, contributing to the wine’s layers of complexity. FINISH Long, Elegant, Balanced The finish is long, refined, and well-balanced, with the brioche and saffron notes lingering delicately. The vibrant freshness of citrus and floral elements persists, leaving the palate clean and inviting for another sip.

The origin of the House dates back to 1812, created by André Michel Pierlot, it will take the name of Veuve Laurent-Perrier when Mathilde Emilie Perrier, widow of Eugène Laurent decides to combine the two family names while she ensures the development. Eugénie Hortense Laurent, his daughter, inherited the House in 1925 and sold it to Marie-Louise de Nonancourt, née Lanson, in 1939. Laurent Perrier La Cuvée comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrier to craft La Cuvée, a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in our cellars. Laurent-Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay. Purity, freshness and elegance – essential characteristics, expressed in this champagne – are a good introduction to the spirit of the House.

Founded by Edmond De Ayala in 1860, the House Ayala possesses a remarkable history, rooted in the visionary spirit that resonates with its melodious name from distant lands. The name Ayala appears almost serendipitous, intricately tailored for the village of Aÿ, where the House has proudly stood since its inception. Edmond De Ayala, an inquisitive and bold personality, consistently pursued the path less travelled. Vibrant with the essence of excellence and a spirit of adventure, the House of Ayala continues to be inspired by the indomitable founder who paved its way. In contrast to the prevailing French tradition of dosage, which exceeded 150 g/L during that era, Edmond De Ayala took a bold and audacious move by unveiling "dry champagne" in 1865, with a mere 21 g/L dosage. As a true pioneer, he possessed a discerning vision to revolutionize the Champagne landscape by introducing a drier style, which has created a profound impact to the modern world. Through bespoke craftsmanship, House Ayala employs a tailored approach, working with a diverse selection of crus to achieve the utmost balance and skilfully express the exceptional terroir surrounding Chardonnay, the house's emblematic grape variety. Champagne Ayala relentlessly pursues the finest raw materials from the Champagne region and currently boasts a palette of 70 crus, with 50 of them dedicated to Chardonnay. These crus are sourced from the most esteemed terroirs of Champagne. This remarkable diversity, a distinctive feature of the house, contributes to the complexity and vibrant aromatic freshness found in their blends. The house maintains 20 hectares of their own vineyards, situated in esteemed locations such as the Montagne de Reims, encompassing Aÿ Grand Cru and Dizy, as well as the Côte des Blancs, including Chouilly and Oger, both classified as Grands Crus. Additionally, they have vineyards in Champvoisy and Passy-Grigny in the Vallée de la Marne. With an unwavering commitment to pure expression of the raw materials, Champagne Ayala is transitioning their vineyards to organic viticulture and has obtained HEV and VDC certifications. The House consistently fosters trusting relationships with winegrowers and supports them in their environmental endeavours. Rosé Majeur embodies the refinement of AYALA champagnes. Chardonnay, the emblematic grape variety of the House, for the most part, brings freshness and finesse to this blended rosé, composed of 24 exceptional crus. When it comes to blending and vinification, nothing is left to chance. The Pinots Noirs, originating from the best crus on the Montagne de Reims, are handled here with emphasis on fruit rather than structure. Rosé Majeur is primarily a sweet treat, with a subtle dosage. The delicate notes arise from the red wine, added to the blend in a small amount. This still wine is elaborated exclusively from the Pinot Noir of Aÿ, a Grand cru characterized by the legendary generosity of its fruit. The low dosage, a trademark of the House, here underlines the beautiful freshness and elegance of a great rosé blend. Comprised of 51% Chardonnay 39% Pinot Noir 10% Meunier. It gets Ayala's trademark low dosage (just 6g/L) underscoring the beautiful freshness and fruit definition of this rosé blend. It's pale, light yet expressive. Brilliant, due to the high proportion of chardonnay in the blend. The notes of red gooseberries and raspberries, finishes lengthy and voluptuous owed to the 3 years on lees. Nose - Charming, Small Red Fruits, Flint Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne flavours of strawberry and red cherry, with flint and background bready character. Palate - Voluptuous, Smooth, Fresh Buoyant and expressive, creamy mousse delivering beautiful freshness, notes of red currants and raspberries. Finish - Persistent, Crunchy Fruit, Minerals Persistent flavours in the finish. From crisp vine peach to crunchy red fruits, with a pleasing bitterness and phenolic chew.

Jansz Tasmania is a luxury sparkling wine house, solely devoted to the art of sparkling winemaking since 1986. Location is integral to growing outstanding fruit and only Tasmania can boast such idyllic conditions. Put simply, it is the perfect place to craft premium sparkling wines. By allowing nature to do the work, the wines are naturally expressive of Tasmania's pure, pristine environment. Jansz is lead by vigneron, Jennifer Doyle whose viticultural journey began 28 years ago in her home state of New South Wales. Whilst Jennifer’s career has seen her traversing cool climate regions of Orange, Pemberton and Margaret River, the last 12 years have found her firmly planted in the Jansz ‘Pontos Hills’ and ‘Woodside’ vineyards in southern Tasmania. Sustainability is important to Jennifer, in life and work. She began exploring alternative methods of managing pests and diseases early in her career, realising the multi-faceted value of protecting and enhancing biological diversity. Jennifer’s 2012 Dr Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship study tour further inspired this pathway. In 2017, Jennifer was awarded ‘Viticulturist of the Year’ at the Australian Women in Wine Awards, for consistent performance, innovation and best practice methods to achieve results. The grapes are sourced from selected cool climate vineyards across Tasmania, ranging from the Pipers River and Tamar Valley regions in the north to the Coal River Valley in the south. Specially selected and crafted individual batches form the basis of this Rosé. All hand-picked, with gentle whole bunch pressing, cool fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation, complex assemblage and extended ageing on lees after bottle fermentation, all combine to produce a stylish and complex wine. To maximise blending options and complexity in the final wine, batches are kept separate during winemaking. Released with three months of bottle age. This is a vibrant sparkling Rosé showcasing the beguiling aromatics inherent to Tasmanian sparkling Pinot Noir. There are delicious, captivating aromas of strawberries and cream, rose petals, Turkish delight and fresh brioche. The palate is creamy, textured and rich while retaining an elegant vibrancy and freshness. A wine full of “joie de vivre” that brings the delights of summer into the glass at any time. Once released this wine is ready to enjoy. Nose - Fresh, Red Berry Fruits, Tea Rose Cherry Danish and strawberry house cake notes with leafy rose petal, ruby grapefruit. Palate - Elegant, Creamy, Crisp Pillowy mousse with creamy weight and a textural, tapers with chalky minerals. Finish - Mineral, Dry, Savoury and Refreshing Lingering red fruit richness with a refreshing bite.

Dom Pérignon is the most famous Champagne in the world, and for good reason. The bouquet sparkles with delicate fresh violets in a setting of white peaches. The soft delicate flavours continue while the senses are tickled by the most delicate of fine bubbles. Though this is such a fine delicate wine, the complexity is astounding, along with its length. Stunning.

Moët & Chandon is arguably the most famous name in the world of Champagne and "Moet" lives up to the hype. Its successful reputation is primarily built on the quality and finesse of its wines, as well as its widespread publicity. The vintage cuvée (based on Pinot Noir fruit) is rich and complex with lovely notes of brioche and almond. Moët Vintage is perfect as an aperitif or surprsingly with many wide and varied food matches.

This is the star white variety out of Friuli in the north-east of Italy, and now Aussie winemakers are putting their stamp on it, especially those in the King Valley.Bright pale straw. Fresh green apple and herb aromas. Palate shows crunchy pear and apple fruit in a light, dry and crisp style with fresh acidity and easy-drinking appeal.