Champagne & Sparkling

The 2020 Marguet Shaman Shaman Rose Cuvée Champagne is a concentrate of energy, set to music by Benoît Marguet, one of the pioneers of organic in Champagne. A Brut Nature blend 57% Chardonnay and 43% Pinot Noir of 57% Chardonnay and 43% Pinot Noir from Ambonnay exclusively.

This Marguet Shaman Shaman Rosé Champagne reveals notes of very ripe red fruits. On the palate, it is a rosé cuvée that combines beautiful freshness and fruity aromas. It is a champagne with a clear and long finish. This cuvée Shaman Rose Champagne will be perfect as an aperitif or during a meal.

The Ployez Jacquemart Champagne has a lovely hint of honeysuckle accents the flavors of mirabelle plum, white cherry, anise and grated ginger. This Ployez Jacquemart Champagne is finely knit and detailed in texture, with a mouthwatering finish of ripe fruit, spice and chalk accents. A bright backbone of acidity and a note of chalky minerality drives the finish. The Champagne is balanced, with great freshness and displays a distinct nose and palate.

Laurence Ployez is a third-generation winemaker at her family’s estate, which was established in 1930. Ployez-Jacquemart owns 2.15 hectares of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in Ludes and Mailly-Champagne in the Montagne de Reims, known for its classic chalk slopes.

This Ployez Jacquemart Champagne has a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay.

92 Wine Spectator
90 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The Champagne Prestige des Sacres Brut Prestige has a pale golden robe. This Prestige des Sacres Brut Prestige Champagne is elegant, regular effervescence gives a beautiful stream of bubbles. Offers biscuit and fruity flavours of pear and plum. A fresh and sparkling attack, followed by a beautiful depth giving a creamy sensation on the palate.The finish is appetizing, complex and long with a tart sensation and very refreshing notes.

A balanced, fruity and harmonious Champagne for all occasions, as an aperitif or for cocktails with delicate little canapés, soft, Comté cheese sticks. With a meal, it is an ideal partner for white meats or light, creamy cheeses.

Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

Awards: Vinordic Wine Challenge Gold, Decanter Bronze, IWC 2022 Argent, Mundus Vini 2022 Silver, Gilbert & Gaillard 2021 Silver, Prix+ Plaisir Bettane Desseauve 2018 Gold, CGA 2014 Gold, CGA 2015 Silver, CGA 2012 Silver, CGA 2011 Gold.

The Prestige des Sacres Cuvee 30&3 Premium Blend NV Champagne has a light pale golden color with deep lemon-yellow reflections. This Cuvee 30&3 Premium Blend is invigorated by fine, lively bubbles that form a persistent foam collar. The visual impression heralds a crisp, complex wine. A champagne with an absolute character, in whose power we find a freshness that offers an aromatic yet balanced experience

This Cuvée, 30&3, tells a unique story of the place it was grown and its history. 33 Kings were crowned in Reims where the grapes are grown — 30 in the Cathedral and 3 in the Church of St Remi. A Cuvee 30&3 Premium Blend NV Champagne of absolute character, in its strength we can find a freshness which brings together an aromatic yet balanced experience,” according to Jean-Christophe, Chef de Cave.

This Champagne for all occasions, as an aperitif or for cocktails with delicate little canapés, soft, Comté cheese sticks. With a meal, it is an ideal partner for white meats or light, creamy cheeses.

Grape variety: Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Meunier (30%)

Awards:
Decanter: Silber, IWC: Silber, Or-Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Gilbert & Gaillard: 92/100

The Prestige des Sacres Cuvee Dynastie Blanc de Blancs Champagne presents a pale yellow robe with pretty green highlights. The first nose is devoted to citrus fruits. This Cuvee Dynastie Blanc de Blancs Champagne has yellow flowers such as mimosa rapidly bring elegance and refinement.

The attack is lively with a melting effervescence. Freshness structures the tasting experience and the light dosage plays its part in providing comfort. The long finish, marked by a mineral quality, offers highly appetizing aromas of orange and hazelnut.

The balance of acidity and aromatic flavours pair extremely well with strong flavours, think aged cheese and wild game. Any food with aromatic notes create an interesting dynamic with this Cuyée – mushrooms, artichokes, onions, asparagus, sauces. It is truly sublime with truffles. Or, add complexity and interest to a lighter option such as crepes, lasagna, shellfish, or a charcuterie board.

Grape variety: 100 % Chardonnay

The 2015 Taittinger Brut Millesime Champagne is a aromatic and balanced vintage Brut Champagne by Taittinger. The nose seduces with its purity, its beautiful minerality and its intense aromatic expression. Refreshing fragrances of white flowers blend with notes of lime, white peach and slightly toasted almonds. This 2015 Taittinger Brut Millesime Champagne is lively and precise, the palate is marked by the champagne’s sweetness, richness and balance. Persistent, the finish reveals a gourmet salinity.

The vineyards of the Taittinger Champagne House cover 288 hectares of vines and include 37 different crus. This makes Taittinger the third largest vineyard in the Champagne region. The entire vineyard holds the High Environmental Value certificate.

This 2015 The Taittinger Brut Millesime Champagne is exclusively produced from first press wines, blended from 70% Grands Crus and 30% Premiers Crus. Ageing in the cellars for 5 years enhances complexity and helps the Champagne to flourish.

The Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé Champagne has an intense sophistication. This Taittinger Rosé Champagne reveals a subtle balance between the freshness and structure of the ever-present red fruit, making it full-bodied and smooth. Its strong character is also shown in its delightfully unique, intense, shimmering colour. A superbly blended Rosé Champagne.

The intense and brilliant body is bright pink in colour. The Champagne bubbles are fine, and the mousse persistent. The full nose, wonderfully expressive, is both fresh and young. The Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé Champagne gives off aromas of red fruits freshly crushed wild raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant. On the palate, this wine strikes a fine balance of a velvet texture and full body taste. This Taittinger Rosé Champagne is lively, fruity, fresh and elegant.

The Taittinger Prestige Rosé champagne can be enjoyed both early on and at the end of an evening. Deliciously fragranced for an aperitif, it is also a subtle accompaniment to fruit desserts, including fruit tart, fruit salad, and red fruit crumble.

The Taittinger Brut Reserve 37.5 cl is a half bottle of the Taittinger family’s signature Champagne. The Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne 37.5 cl size is chardonnay heavy, creating a light and elegant fizz.

The Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne has a brilliant body is golden yellow in color. The bubbles are fine, while the foam is discreet yet lingering. The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. The Taittinger Champagne also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony.

The Taittinger Brut Reserve Magnum Champagne has a brilliant golden straw-yellow colour. The Champagne bubbles are fine. The mousse is both discreet and persistent. On the nose, very expressive and open. It is both fruity and bready, exuding aromas of peach, white flowers and vanilla pod. On the palate, this lively fresh wine is at once in harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. A sophisticated champagne in magnum size or 1.5L bottle.

Taittinger is able to rely primarily on its own grapes. Taittinger Brut Réserve is a blend of Chardonnay wines (40%) and Pinot wines (60%) from 40 different vineyards and matured to perfection. Such a high proportion of Chardonnay is seldom found among the great Champagnes.

The Taittinger Brut Reserve Magnum Champagne is a perfect accompaniment to lamb with chanterelles or crayfish or mushroom quiche.

Taittinger Nocturne is a sweeter champagne, made from 40% Chardonnay and 60 % Pinot Noir and Meunier from 35 vineyards. It is the result of several harvests undertaken when the fruit had reached perfect maturity. The uniqueness of its mix and its long maturation period in the cellars gives it its fullness and smoothness. This Taittinger Nocturne works well as an accompaniment to dessert, or simply as a digestif on its own after a meal.

The body of the Taittinger Nocturne Champagne is pale yellow in colour with shimmering highlights. The bubbles form a delicate ring of fine foam. The subtle and delicate bouquet reveals the delightful aromas of yellow peaches and dried apricots. The entry is smooth and creamy, yet very crisp.The palate gives way to flavours of raisins and fruits in syrup. The long and smooth finish is distinctively sweet and full of flavour. A mature, rich and round wine, Nocturne is also exceptionally smooth and creamy.

Taittinger Nocturne is a champagne to be enjoyed at the end of an evening. It is the perfect accompaniment to dessert or foie gras on gingerbread – and will gladly have champagne lovers celebrating all night long.