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    • Tyson Stelzer
      97 points
    • James Suckling
      97 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      95 points
    Billecart Salmon 'Extra Brut' 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Billecart Salmon
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Billecart Salmon 'Extra Brut' 2008
    "Extra Brut Vintage was conceived in 2004, a good vintage but without the stru..."
    $338.99
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    • 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
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    • James Suckling
      95 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      94+ points
    • Wine Spectator
      93 points
    • Jancis Robinson
      16.5 points
    CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ 'CUVEE WILLIAM DEUTZ' BRUT 2006
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Champagne Deutz
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ 'CUVEE WILLIAM DEUTZ' BRUT 2006
    "This Cuvée William Deutz is a tribute to the brand's founder. Its distinctive..."
    $270.00
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    • James Suckling
      93 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      91 points
    Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 2013
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2013
    • Brand Champagne Jacquart
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 2013
    "A finely crafted and wonderfully complex Champagne demonstrating fantastic ri..."
    $129.99
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    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • Decanter
      94 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      94 points
    Champagne Taittinger Brut Millesime 2014
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Taittinger
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Champagne Taittinger Brut Millesime 2014
    "A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Produced only when the harvest ..."
    $139.99
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    • Huon Hooke
      96 points
    • James Suckling
      93 points
    Charles Heidsieck Rose Nv
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Champagne Charles Heidsieck
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Charles Heidsieck Rose Nv
    "This wine is a tour de force in rosé wine making - it just makes perfect sens..."
    $170.01
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    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • Mike Bennie
      92 points
    Charles Heidsieck Vintage Rose 2006
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2006
    • Brand Champagne Charles Heidsieck
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Charles Heidsieck Vintage Rose 2006
    "Charles Heidsieck Rosé is intensely perfumed with a complex nose immediately ..."
    $210.00
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    • The Wine Advoca
      94+ points
    • Antonio Galloni
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      93 points
    Delamotte Blanc De Blancs Champagne 2012
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2012
    • Brand Delamotte
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Delamotte Blanc De Blancs Champagne 2012
    "With a history of more than 250 years, Delamotte is the 5th oldest champagne ..."
    $179.00
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    • Huon Hooke
      92 points
    • James Suckling
      91 points
    • Wine Spectator
      91 points
    Delamotte Brut Nv Champagne
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Delamotte
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Delamotte Brut Nv Champagne
    "Simply one of the best NV Champagnes around, made by the famous Champagne Salon."
    $79.99
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    • 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
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    • Jancis Robinson
      18.5 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      97 points
    Dom Perignon Å’notheque/'P2' Champagne 1998
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2000
    • Brand Dom Pérignon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Dom Perignon Å’notheque/'P2' Champagne 1998
    "Formerly known as Œnothèque Dom Pérignon now releases this special vintage un..."
    $809.99
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    • James Suckling
      93 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      91 points
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    Frederic Savart Bulle De Rose NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Frederic Savart
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Frederic Savart Bulle De Rose NV
    "The Champagne Bulle de Rosé by Frédéric Savart is a very special Champagne Ro..."
    $205.00
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    • The Wine Advoca
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      93 points
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    Frederic Savart L'accomplie NV
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Frederic Savart
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Frederic Savart L'accomplie NV
    "Frédéric Savart is regarded as one of the most interesting producers in all o..."
    $200.00
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    • The Wine Advoca
      93 points
    • James Suckling
      92 points
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    Frederic Savart L'ouverture NV
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Frederic Savart
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Frederic Savart L'ouverture NV
    "Fruit for Savart’s ‘l’Ouverture’ cuvée comes from the clay-based soils of Ecu..."
    $165.00
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    • James Suckling
      97 points
    • Wine Spectator
      96 points
    • Decanter
      95 points
    Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Version Initial NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Jacques Selosse
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Version Initial NV
    "Blend of Avize, Cramant and Oger. 100% Chardonnay. Three consecutive years 20..."
    $975.00
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    • James Suckling
      98 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      96 points
    Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Version Originale NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Jacques Selosse
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Jacques Selosse Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Version Originale NV
    "Base 2015, disgorged August 2020. Version Originale (VO) is, as always, a ble..."
    $850.00
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    • The Wine Advoca
      94 points
    • James Suckling
      95 points
    Jacques Selosse Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru Les Carelles NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Jacques Selosse
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Jacques Selosse Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru Les Carelles NV
    "Base 2015, disgorged January 2021. This is a blanc de blancs from a single, e..."
    $750.00
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    • Decanter
      99 points
    • Gary Walsh
      97 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      97 points
    • James Suckling
      100 points
    Krug Vintage 2002
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2002
    • Brand Krug
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Krug Vintage 2002
    "The Krug family share the credit for this wine with the expression "Vintage K..."
    $799.99
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    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      93+ points
    • Wine Spectator
      92 points
    Louis Roederer Collection 242 NV Champagne
    • Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Louis Roederer
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Louis Roederer Collection 242 NV Champagne
    "Collection 242 is the new multi-vintage cuvée which replaces the Brut Premier..."
    $90.00
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    • James Suckling
      100 points
    • Decanter
      99 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      98 points
    • Vinous
      98 points
    Louis Roederer Cristal 2008
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2008
    • Brand Louis Roederer
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Louis Roederer Cristal 2008
    "Long-time Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon has produced yet another in a..."
    $799.99
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    • James Suckling
      98 points
    • The Wine Advoca
      96+ points
    • Decanter
      95 points
    Pol Roger 'Winston Churchill' 2012
    • Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2012
    • Brand Champagne Pol Roger
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Pol Roger 'Winston Churchill' 2012
    "Champagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuvée in homage to Sir Winston Chu..."
    $375.00
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    • Roger Voss
      100 points
    • James Suckling
      99 points
    • Wine Spectator
      98 points
    • Richard Hemming
      20 points
    • Antonio Galloni
      97 points
    Salon 'Cuvee S' Blanc De Blancs 2002
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2002
    • Brand Champagne Salon
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type Sparkling
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Salon 'Cuvee S' Blanc De Blancs 2002
    "There were just thirty-seven vintages made in the 20th century and that’s it...."
    $1,049.99
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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.

 

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