Sparkling

United Cellars - The House of Champagne
Sparkling
Filter by
Classification
  1. 2193 items Red
  2. 19 items Spirits
  3. 46 items Sparkling
  4. 191 items White
  5. 37 items Dessert
  6. 2 items Rose
  7. 7 items Fortified
Variety
  1. 3 items Chardonnay
  2. 8 items Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
  3. 1 item Moscato
  4. 1 item Pinot Meunier
  5. 28 items Pinot/Chardonnay
  6. 2 items Rose Blend
  7. 3 items Shiraz
Region
  1. 1 item Central Otago
  2. 37 items Champagne
  3. 1 item France Multi Regional
  4. 1 item Marlborough
  5. 1 item New South Wales
  6. 1 item Provence
  7. 3 items South Australia
  8. 1 item Victoria
Vintage
  1. 5 items None
  2. 12 items NV
  3. 1 item 2018
  4. 1 item 2015
  5. 1 item 2014
  6. 2 items 2008
  7. 3 items 2007
  8. 5 items 2006
  9. 2 items 2005
  10. 3 items 2004
  11. 2 items 2003
  12. 3 items 2002
  13. 1 item 2000
  14. 3 items 1998
  15. 1 item 1995
  16. 1 item 1994
Sustainability
Cellaring
  1. 4 items 1-3 Years
  2. 1 item 10-15 Years
  3. 8 items 15 Plus Years
  4. 2 items 3-5 Years
  5. 12 items 5-10 Years
  6. 16 items Drink Now
  7. 3 items None
More Filters Less Filters
View as Grid List

Items 1-24 of 46

per page
Set Descending Direction
    • The Wine Advoca
      95 points
    Agrapart Mineral Extra Brut 2006
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Agrapart
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Agrapart Mineral Extra Brut 2006
    "One of the highlights in this set of new releases, the 2006 Extra Brut Blanc ..."
    $339.99
    Add to Wish List
  1. Add to Wish List
  2. Add to Wish List
  3. Add to Wish List
  4. Add to Wish List
    • Wine Enthusiast
      96 points
    • Vinous
      95 points
    Bollinger La Grande Annee 2004 Flutes Gfit Pack
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2004
    • Brand Bollinger
    • Cellaring None
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Bollinger La Grande Annee 2004 Flutes Gfit Pack
    "Bollinger's 2004 Brut La Grand Année is a beautiful wine with a lot of vinta..."
    $349.99
    Add to Wish List
    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • James Halliday
      98 points
    • Huon Hooke
      98 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      96 points
    • Jancis Robinson
      19 points
    Bollinger R.D. 2002 Gift Box
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2002
    • Brand Bollinger
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Bollinger R.D. 2002 Gift Box
    "Bollinger R.D. will enhance all gourmet cuisine but its aura is such that it ..."
    $429.99
    Add to Wish List
  5. Add to Wish List
    • James Halliday
      95 points
    Chandon Vintage Brut 2015
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2015
    • Brand Domaine Chandon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    Chandon Vintage Brut 2015
    "Over 36 months on lees, disgorged July '18; from estate vineyards at Coldstre..."
    $34.99
    Add to Wish List
  6. Add to Wish List
  7. Add to Wish List
    • Jeb Dunnuck
      98 points
    • James Suckling
      98 points
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Champagne 2008
    "Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."
    $549.99
    Add to Wish List
    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      95 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2003
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage 'David Lynch Collectors Edition' 2003
    "The 2003 is one of the most unusual Dom Perignons, going back to 1952. 2003 w..."
    $229.99
    Add to Wish List
  8. Add to Wish List
    • Robert Parker's
      95 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 1998
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Vintage Rose 1998
    "Dom Pérignon is the most famous name in the world of Champagne. It's iconic h..."
    $699.99
    Add to Wish List
  9. Add to Wish List
    • Vinous
      95 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      91 points
    Egly Ouriet Premier Cru Vignes de Vrigny NV Disg. 2017
    • Variety Pinot Meunier
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Egly-Ouriet
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Egly Ouriet Premier Cru Vignes de Vrigny NV Disg. 2017
    "The NV Brut Les Vignes de Vrigny 1er Cru is bright, focused and easy to drink..."
    $249.99
    Add to Wish List
    • Vinous
      92 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      93 points
    Egly-Ouriet Rose NV Disg. 2017
    • Variety Rose Blend
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Egly-Ouriet
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Egly-Ouriet Rose NV Disg. 2017
    "The NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru is a serious wine. The Brut Rosé starts as the sam..."
    $399.99
    Add to Wish List
  10. Add to Wish List
  11. Add to Wish List
  12. Add to Wish List
    • Decanter
      97 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      95 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      96 points
    • Wine Spectator
      95 points
    Krug Grand Cuvee 166th edition
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Grand Cuvee 166th edition
    "The Krug family share the credit for this wine with the expression "Vintage K..."
    $315.00
    Add to Wish List
  13. Add to Wish List
    • James Halliday
      99 points
    • Wine Spectator
      97 points
    Krug Vintage 2000
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2000
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2000
    "The Krug family share the credit for this wine with the expression "Vintage K..."
    $538.00
    Add to Wish List
View as Grid List

Items 1-24 of 46

per page
Set Descending Direction

Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine, is a type of wine that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles are created by a secondary fermentation process that occurs inside the bottle, which gives sparkling wine its characteristic effervescence. There are several different types of sparkling wine, including:

Sparkling wine can also be made in other regions, such as England, Australia, and New Zealand. These sparkling wines are known for their fruit-forward flavors and have a wide range of styles, some are made using traditional method similar to Champagne, while others are made using the charmat method, where the secondary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.

Sparkling wines can vary in sweetness and dryness, the most common terms used are Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, Demi-Sec and Doux, which indicate the sweetness level. Brut is the driest, Extra Brut is the driest of all, Sec is a medium sweet, Demi-Sec is quite sweet and Doux is the sweetest.

Sparkling wine is created by:

  1. Grapes: Sparkling wine is typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes for Champagne, Glera for Prosecco and Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada for Cava.
    First Fermentation: The grapes are harvested and then pressed to extract the juice. The juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels, depending on the winemaker's preference. This process converts the sugar in the grapes into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
  2. Secondary Fermentation: The wine is then bottled and a small amount of sugar and yeast is added, this is called the liqueur de tirage. The bottle is then sealed and stored in a cool and dark place, where the secondary fermentation takes place. This process is called the traditional method or Méthode Champenoise. The yeast consumes the added sugar and produces carbon dioxide, which dissolves into the wine, creating the bubbles.
  3. Aging: The wine is then aged for a period of time, usually several months to several years, depending on the style of sparkling wine. During this time, the yeast cells and sediment settle to the bottom of the bottle, and the wine takes on a more complex flavor and aroma.
  4. Riddling: The bottles are then placed in a special rack called a pupitre, where they are slowly turned and tilted over a period of several weeks. This process, called riddling, causes the sediment to collect in the neck of the bottle.
  5. Disgorging: The neck of the bottle is then frozen, and the frozen sediment (called the "lees") is removed by a process called disgorging. The bottle is then topped up with a small amount of wine and sugar, called the dosage, which determines the final sweetness level of the sparkling wine.
  6. Corking and Labeling: The bottle is then corked and labeled, and it is ready to be sold and enjoyed.

It's important to note that there is another method of making sparkling wine, it is called Charmat method, the secondary fermentation process occurs in a large stainless steel tank rather than in the individual bottles, after this process the wine is then bottled and ready for consumption, this method is faster and less expensive than the traditional method but it can produce less complex wines.

Sparkling wines are typically enjoyed as aperitif, or during special occasions such as weddings, New Year's Eve, and other celebrations. They can also be paired with a variety of foods, including seafood, fruit, and desserts.

 

If you are interested in having your wine valued for sale contact valuations@unitedcellars.com.au

We are interested in hearing about a large array of wines, not just the Australian icons. Sitting on Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Champagne? We have been specialising in these fields for over a decade and can offer you a deal no one else will be able to.

All of our services are personalised and tailored based on your needs. If you would like to order any of the below, have any questions or require any further information please email through to valuations@unitedcellars.com.au. All wines will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

Never want to miss out? Allow Notifications to hear more from us

Remind me later

Thank you! Please check your email inbox to confirm.

Oops! Notifications are disabled.