Champagne
NV Henri Giraud, Blanc de Craie
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: A beautiful appealing nose with hints of citrus fruits, lemon, verbena and going towards exotic fruit aromas such pineapple and lychee.
The palate is ample, creamy with a perfectly defined texture, displaying well-controlled acidity and perfect balance.
Perfect to drink between:: 8°C to 10°C
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Henri Giraud, Multi-Vintage MV17
Grapes: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Style: Bright and gold color with a fine mousse. The nose is intense with aromas of pastry, ripe yellow fruits and sweet spices such as cinnamon.
The palate offers an elegant, round attack, then unrolls its silky touch, carried by a certain salinity and a touch of minerality. The aftertaste asserts itself with a beautiful freshness, a light menthol presence.
Perfect to drink between: 10°C to 12°C
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NV Henri Giraud, Hommage au Pinot Noir
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Slightly amber tones color.
On the nose the wine shows notes of white flowers with relevant hints of honeysuckle, yellow fruit and very minty green almond.
On the palate there is succulent aromas of pear and yellow fruit, dried apricot with a finish on orange zest, burlat cherry and with a fine chocolate finish.
Perfect to drink between 10°C to 12°C
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NV Henri Giraud, Cuvée Esprit Nature
Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Style: Beautiful golden color and shiny blond reflections. On the nose there is an explosion of stone fruits such as pear, peach, candied lemon, vanilla and spices. A full, rich and vinous mouth follows on the bitter almond and biscuit notes.
Perfect entry-level Champagne for lovers of vinous and dense Champagne.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2008 Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Louis Salmon
Grapes: Pinot Noir / Chardonnay / Pinot Meunier
Style: Crystalline, pale gold color, adorned with subtle yellow and green reflections.
Elegant and complex, the nose opens with fragrances of yellow fruits and citrus fruits (candied mandarin, limoncello, Williams pear).
An aromatic profile with chalky character of great purity.
On the palate, there is a nice refreshing balance, precision and long finish
Perfect to drink between: 8°C to 10°C
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2012 Salon cuvée S, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: The colour is immediately appealing with its pale shades cool blonde tones glistening with lemon and green. The bubbles are fine, the nose has intense aromas of lemon, lime, yuzu, green apple, a hint of smoked tea and fresh herbs on wet stone. The palate is focused, supple, crisp with attractive citrus and brioche notes. Purity and precision on the finish.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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NV Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Rendez-vous N˚2, Extra Brut
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: A golden yellow hue with cherry blossom and violet aromas on the nose, juicy citrus is present and onto the palate, candied lemon paste, tangerine and licorice. The Pinot Noir is giving a great texture and with 5.5 years on lees the mid palate evolves towards a chalky and slightly peppery tastes. It has a great finish with tangy flavors of fresh raspberries.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2004 Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs Collection
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: The Chardonnay speaks with notable eloquence, often drawing parallels with the wines of Burgundy. The mousse is exceptionally finessed and the wine offers great depth as well as richness. The essence of crushed rocks, smoke and minerals are layered beautifully in the polished finish.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2014 Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs Vintage
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Opening in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, dried white flowers, smoke and wheat toast, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a bright girdle of acidity, well-integrated dosage and a fine mousse, the muscularity of the vintage rendered with uncommon finesse.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2002 Salon cuvée S, Le Mesnil, Oenotheque
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: A mellow golden colour with a delicate yet lively nose. On the palate flavours of honeyed orange and candied citrus fruits excite. This has a beautiful mouth-feel which is simultaneously rich and restrained. The complexity of the aromas and flavours are almost precision-engineered and the flavours linger long. One of the very best champagnes ever made.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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1996 Salon Cuvée S, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: The colour is immediately appealing with its pale shades cool blonde tones glistening with lemon and green. The bubbles are fine, the nose has intense aromas of lemon, lime, yuzu, green apple, a hint of smoked tea and fresh herbs on wet stone. The palate is focused, supple, crisp with attractive citrus and brioche notes. Purity and precision on the finish.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2002 Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs Collection
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Exceptionally fine bubbles. The nose has expressive aromas of exotic fruit and flowers as well as delicate hints of toasted brioche. On the palate, notes of gingerbread, sweet butter and mineral. The combination of warmth and freshness make this 2002 vintage a mysterious, intriguing, captivating one. The finish has an extraordinary persistence and alliance of richness with levity.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2012 Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs Vintage
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Opening in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, dried white flowers, smoke and wheat toast, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a bright girdle of acidity, well-integrated dosage and a fine mousse, the muscularity of the vintage rendered with uncommon finesse.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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NV Delamotte, Rosé, Brut
Grapes: 80% Pinot Noir / 20% Chardonnay
Style: Lovely pale pink colour and delicate hints of red fruit such as strawberry, raspberry and even wild strawberry. Well-structured and persistent palate, with a lovely vinous character and charming fruit reminiscent of raspberries and cherries. The finish is pure, fresh and even salty, revealing a delicate grip and a lush, highly delicate texture.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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NV Delamotte Blanc de Blancs
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Intense golden hue, floral hints such as roses, citrus fruit, chalk, angélique flower and a touch of ginger. The palate has a lingering finish reminiscent of toast and brioche.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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NV Delamotte, Brut
Grapes: 55% Chardonnay / 35% Pinot Noir / 10% Pinot Meunier
Style: Pleasant, well-balanced, with a light golden colour. The bouquet has hints of citrus, white flowers, lemon zest and peach.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2006 Billecart-Salmon, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: A noble, elegant expression on the nose with hints of candied citrus fruit, crushed hazelnut, almond and mild tobacco. An ample texture with the presence of oak ageing aromas of Williams pear, fresh quince, panettone, complimented by roasted pineapple, puffed buckwheat and precious woods. The generosity of this wine transports the finish to rooty, mineral realms, with an attractive saline character.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François
Grape: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Style: Complex bouquet that mingles confit citrus, peach, orchard fruit and dried papaya with nuances of iodine, brioche, and honeycomb. On the palate, it is full-bodied, voluptuous, savoury, with depths of oyster-shell minerality and the brioche scent broad. Long and dense with clean and citrus-infused finish.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Style: Very intense notes of dried fruits, fresh citrus, white flesh fruits as well as finely buttered seductive hints. The palate is rich and complex with flavours of lime blossom, lemon pastry cream, grilled brioche, and toffee. Can be enjoyed now or hold.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature
Grapes: Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
Style: A champagne with complex and seductive aromas of dried fruits and brioche combined with floral notes. A charming biscuity flavour with notes of white flesh fruits and a full and harmonious minerality which results in a sensational balanced finish.
Perfect to drink between: 8℃ to 10℃
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