Champagne is a French sparkling wine, produced from the grapes grown in the Champagne region. The main grape varieties used to produce Champagne include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Sparkling wines that come from other countries are produced with different grapes, and can not be legally called Champagne. After the primary fermentation and bottling, some yeast and rock sugar are added to the bottle to induce a second fermentation, and this is where all those bubbles come from. After some aging the remains of yeast, called lees, are removed, and the bottle is re-corked to preserve the carbon dioxide. There are several types of Champagne: cuvee, which is considered to be the top of the line; blanc de noirs, which is produced from the red grapes; blanc de blancs, which is made only from Chardonnay grapes; and rose, which is produced by leaving the juice to macerate with dark skins for a short period of time, or by blending cuvee with still red wine. Champagnes can also be classified by the amount of sugar added after the first fermentation and by the aging period: Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Natural (from sweetest to least sweet). Check out our nice selection of Champagnes, perfect to toast or to get toasted with! So pop off that cork and raise some glasses!
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Gonet-Medeville's 1er Cru Rosé Extra Brut Champagne is made from a blend of 70% Chardonnay, 27% Pinot Noir & 3% still red wine from Ambonnay. This is a bright and light citrus forward style of Rose. The nose shows some rose pedals up front that gives way to strawberry, pink grapefruit, blood orange, light cream and just there minerality. The palate is light with citrus, strawberry, light cream and just there minerality. Delightful!
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A champagne born out of passion for tradition and exceptional quality since 1864, with expertise that has been preserved and passed down through four generations of cellar masters within the Jaeger family. Alfred Gratien is one of the last remaining Champagne Houses carrying out the entire vinification process using wood and has a portfolio comprised exclusively of tête-de-cuvée champagnes.
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Rosé Imperial displays a pink color with amber highlights. Lively and intense, the bouquet exudes red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, cherry) with floral nuances of rose and a slight hint of pepper. On the palate, the wine shows a juicy intensity of berries (strawberry, raspberry, red currant) rounded out by the fleshiness and firmness of peach and the freshness of a subtle note of mint.
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The coppery champagne, the burst of red fruit aromas…to achieve it, the blend is an essential element, a creative act. The Cellar Master and his team of experts select excellent quality red wines and still wines from some of the most sought-after vineyards in Champagne to find the flavors and characteristics that perfectly express the Veuve Clicquot Rosé style.