The noble cépage of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, finished with the inclusion of parcels from Tasmania's prestigious Clover Hill vineyard, a vintage sparkling of amazing textures and immeasurable palate length. Since inaugural release in 1978, each bottle of Taltarni Brut has been fermented and matured on yeast lees according to Methode traditionelle. Elegant and refined, articulating the sophistication and affable charm which have come to be recognized as the endearing and enduring sparkling Taltarni style.

$3099each $371DOZEN EACH DOZEN Taltarni were one of the founding wineries in the new age of the Pyrenees. The original sixty acres of vines were planted by David Hohnen, who later went on to found Cape Mentelle. John Goelet selected Taltarni Vineyards after a worldwide search of the finest winegrowing regions. The chosen site, with its red clay, quartz and sandy loam soils and cool continental climate is idyllic for the production of premium quality sparkling wines. The aim within the vineyard is to increase fruit concentration and flavour intensity whilst retaining superb length and balance of natural acidity. Taltarni is fermented in its own bottle and matured on yeast lees, achieving a final complex and sophisticated sparkling wine style.

Pale straw hues, fine mousse and persistent bead. A creamy, delicate and refreshing sparkling wine with a lifted bouquet of lemon, honeydew and nougat. The time on yeast lees has achieved a lovely, textured mid palate and a smooth lingering finish, the ideal aperitif, refreshing and clean. A joy with hors d'oeuvres and smart canapes.

Tache is a French word meaning stained, the rare method used by Taltarni to fashion their sparkling Rose. The moniker Brut Tache can also be read as a metaphor for hard yakka, a reference to the effort required to grow quality grapes and make good wine. Taltarni assemble their finest fruit, picked off vineyards dedicated to yielding grapes exclusively for superior sparkling wines. Cuvée Rosé's pretty pink hue and elegant complexity are achieved by adding a dash of red liqueur to the tirage wine at disgorgement.

$3099each $371DOZEN EACH DOZEN Taltarni became known for producing extraordinary sparkling wines very early on in their history. The estate's highly specialised vineyards in the Pyrenees contribute the backbone of fruit for Brut Tache. An assemblage of the holy trinity varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, are drawn from mature vineyards, mainly in the premiere viticultural precincts of Victoria and Tasmania. Taltarni focus on encouraging full development of fruit, good varietal definition and refreshing natural acidity. Fermented in its own bottle and matured on yeast lees according to true Methode traditionalle, Cuvée Rosé is a sophisticated wine with mouth filling berry flavours that's simply beautiful to behold.

Engaging salmon pink colour, a fine persistent bead. Lively bouquet, red currants and rose petal, floral, strawberry aromas over complex nougat and yeast characters. Richly layered with elegant red berry fruits, cherries and savoury biscuit flavours, Brut Tache shows exquisite length, finishing flavouful and clean with just the right amount of lingering dryness.

Veuve Clicquot can be judged on the quality of its Brut non vintage. It is in the making of such a wine that the true Art of Champagne reveals itself. This is an art in which the House of Veuve Clicquot excels. Yellow Label reflects the superb vineyards and the consistent nature of the House style. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that declares itself as Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the palate. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse, essential to such a perfectly balanced wine.

$35999each $4319DOZEN EACH DOZEN Grapes from as many as sixty different Crus go to the crafting of Brut Yellow Label. Traditionally, the components are at least fifty percent Pinot Noir, up to twenty percent Pinot Meunier, and up to a third of Chardonnay, varying slightly from year to year according to conditions. The Cellar Master has to achieve the total consistency of taste, which makes Brut Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable both in terms of quality, colour and bouquet. He will draw on priceless reserve wines for the blend, sometimes as much as 40% to ensure the continuity of the House style. Each of these older wines, averaging ninety years, are kept separately to preserve the unique qualities of the vineyard and the vintage.

Golden yellow, a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. So pleasing to the nose, reminiscent of white fruits and raisin, then of vanilla and later of brioche. Note the fine balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas following the ageing in the bottle. The first sip delivers all the freshness and forcefulness, well structured, admirably vinous. The lingering aromas echo, each fruit or spice note distinct.

The holy trinity, mostly Pinot Noir with a third of Chardonnay and the balance Pinot Meunier. The selection of fruit is crucial to the integrity of the finished wine. A total of seventeen Grand Cru or Premier Cru from distinguished vineyards in the Montagnede Reims, including Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Verzenay and Premier Cru Pinot Meunier from Ludes, Grand Cru Pinot Noir from Aÿ in Grande Vallee de la Marne and Grand Cru Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger on Cote des Blancs, one of the finest Chardonnay vineyards in all France.

$16499each $1979DOZEN EACH DOZEN Beginning with the Bouzy vineyards that originally belonged to founder Philippe Clicquot, subsequent generations, particularly Madame Clicquot, gradually built up the Veuve Clicquot holdings to create one of the most impressive estates in all Champagne. There are some five hundred hectares, half belong to Veuve Clicquot and over a hundred are owned by the LVMH group. The vineyards boast an exceptional average classification of close to 97. Vines are mostly planted to hillsides where soils are shallowest and exposure to the sun is at a maximum. Significantly, Veuve Clicquot adds only a light liqueur doseage during the wine's disgorgement, allowing full expression of the essential Veuve Clicquot style.

Pale gold, silver hues, brilliance, effervescence, a fine and long lasting bead. The nose opens readily, the aromatics are pure yet complex. Chardonnay contributes refined mineral character accompanied by pleasant floral notes of acacia, yellow fleshed fruit, marzipan and brioche. Silky and generous, a wealth of flavours, a deliciously long and powerful finish. Elegant, remarkably well balanced, the perfect accompaniement to refined cuisine.

Madame Clicquot excelled at producing the finest of Champagne in her day. Grapes from as many as sixty different Crus, mainly prestigious Grands and Premiers Crus, are assembled into Yellow Label. Whilst the balance of fruit varies slightly from year to year, the Chef de Caves achieves a total consistency of taste, which makes Yellow Label so immediately recognisable, so utterly reliable, in terms of quality, visage and bouquet. Exhibiting the most remarkable balance and exquisite freshness to taste, replete with structure, elegance and finesse.

$10799each $1295DOZEN EACH DOZEN Walk down into the depths of the earth in search of the Veuve Clicquot soul, explore the secrets behind the making of a legendary wine, take inspiration from two centuries of heritage. The quality of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label remains intact due to the proud traditions, exceptional quality of fruit and dedication of growers, an uncomperomising approach to Methode traditionelle and the estate's famous undergound chalk cellars. Veuve Clicquot is a perfect example of harmony between delicacy and power. Dominated by Pinot Noir, Yellow Label has a firm structure, rounded with a touch of Pinot Meunier. Nearly a third of Chardonnay gives it the elegance and finesse needed for perfect balance.

Bright golden yellow, a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. White fruits, citrus and vanilla nose, fruity notes and toast. The first sip delivers all the freshness of Yellow Label, a symphony of fruit follows. Here is a true member of the powerful Brut family, well structured, admirably vinous. Lingering aromas echo and re-echo, the inclusion of reserve wines ensures consistency from year to year.

A comely impression of Champagne, thrillingly pink and satiatingly vibrant in the revered Veuve Clicquot styling, the first choice to accompany fine gourmandise and an intuitive choice for all romantic celebrations. Fashioned from the holy trinity of noble grapes, dominated by components of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with a third of Chardonnay, vinified from fruit grown to sixty different villages and a variety of Crus. Clicquot's superb rose blush with coppery accents brings an additional touch of audacity, modernity and eroticism to your intimate tête-à-tête or wanton soirée.

$15199each $1823DOZEN EACH DOZEN Fashioned from the holy trinity of grapes, dominated by components of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with a third of Chardonnay. Vinified from fruit grown to sixty different villages and Crus, the structure and elevage follow the traditions of Veuve Clicquot's great editions, crafted to the most ancient Champagne techniques and assembled with a number of reserve wines across several vintages, ensuring the consistency and quality of the established Clicquot style. A tenth of red Champagne, vinified from harvests of black grapes grown to distinguished local vineyards contributes texture, balance and complexity to this most refined of effervescent Rose.

Persistent mouse, radiant rose accents. The nose is elegant and generous, aromas of fresh red fruit characters, raspberries, wild strawberry, cherries and blackberry, leading to dried fruits and biscuit notes of almond, apricots and brioche. On the palate, the initial impression is of freshness, followed by a fruity harmonious sensation. In the definitive Clicquot styling, Brut Rose is perfectly balanced as it combines elegance and personality.

Farmed by the same family since 1743, Wiston in Sussex is a sprawling agricultural estate of essential grains, barley and oats and wheat. Millenia of sheep grazing and beef herd have prepared the land for viticulture. A mere sixteen hectares of vine yield an exceptional range of effervescent wines, Chardonnay performs brilliantly here, Pinot Meunier and Noir of a quality only ever seen on the sacred escarpments along River Marne. A finely beaded bouquet of English orchard, hazelnuts and brioche, a refined and elegant, Chardonnay driven palate of edifying complexity and depth.

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The distinctive chalk cliffs of the Champagne region extend under the English Channel to resurface in Sussex as the South Downs. Viticulture has been a softly spoken industry here since Roman occupation, the propitious limestone escarpments and temperate seasons making a super clime for the production of exquisitely balanced sparklings. The sacred trinity of Champagne varietals, dominated by Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, a measure of Chardonnay for structure and finesse, its comely pink blush is matched by the ripe red tang of cranberries, morello and sweet Seville orange spice.

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