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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Delamotte
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Delamotte Brut Nv Magnum Champagne"Hand made wine from the owners of the incredible 'Salon' Champagne - A blend ..."$199.99 -
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Robert Parker's89 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Delamotte
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Delamotte Rose Nv Champagne"80% Pinot, 20% Chardonnay, with the Pinot component made in the saignee metho..."$144.99 -
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- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Dom Perignon 'P2 Plentitude' 1998"1998 saw the first introduction of the P2 Plentitude, previously named Oenoth..."$649.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Champagne 2008"Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."$299.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck98 points
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James Suckling98 points
- 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 Robinson17.5+ points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Champagne 2009"Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."$399.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Champagne 2010"Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."$374.99 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
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Decanter98 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Champagne 2012"Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."$399.00 -
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Jancis Robinson17.5+ points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Rose Champagne 2006"Dom Pérignon could very well be the most celebrated champagne brand in the wo..."$550.00 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
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Antonio Galloni95 points
- 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 -
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- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Vintage 2004"The 2004 vintage leaves its mark on the history of Dom Pérignon for its ease ..."$449.99 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
- 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 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
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Antonio Galloni97 points
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Antonio Galloni94 points
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Dom Pérignon
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Dom Perignon Œnotheque/'P2' Champagne 1998"Formerly known as Œnothèque Dom Pérignon now releases this special vintage un..."$809.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Ruinart
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Dom Ruinart Champagne 2009"The Dom Ruinart 2009 would further benefit from cellar ageing to be enjoyed f..."$450.00 -
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Huet
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine Huet Vouvray Petillant 2014"Only the best grower Champagnes produce sparkling wines with the kind of inte..."$65.99 -
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Champagne Duval-Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Duval Leroy Rose Prestige Brut Nv Champagne"The Rosé Prestige plays on themes of harmony and seduction in a modern contex..."$129.99 -
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Egly-Ouriet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Egly Ouriet Grand Cru 'Extra Brut VP' NV Disg.2012"The NV Extra Brut Grand Cru Vieillissement Prolongé is 60% Pinot Noir and 40%..."$375.00 -
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Antonio Galloni95 points
- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Egly-Ouriet
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Egly Ouriet Grand Cru Extra Brut 'V.P' Champagne Nv"The "V.P." stands for Vieillissement Prolonge (prolonged ageing), as the wine..."$320.00 -
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Robert Parker's93 points
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Tyson Stelzer96 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Egly-Ouriet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
Egly Ouriet Grand Cru Rose Champagne Nv"Simply one of the greatest rosé wines produced in Champagne. The blend is 65..."$315.00 -
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Vinous95 points
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- 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 -
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Antonio Galloni90 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Egly-Ouriet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
Egly-Ouriet Les Prémices NV"Les Prémices hails from 3.5 hectares of vines in Trigny, northwest of Reims a..."$150.00 -
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Vinous92 points
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The Wine Advoca93 points
- 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 -
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- Variety Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
- Vintage NV
- Brand Enrico Gatti
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Enrico Gatti Franciacorta NV"In 1975 Enrico Gatti purchased a single hectare in Erbusco, the heart of the ..."$75.00 -
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Ian D'Agata92+ points
- Variety Prosecco
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Enrico Gatti
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Enrico Gatti Franciaorta Millesimo Brut 2009"ranciacorta Brut Millesimo 2009 has been awarded the "5 Grappoli" rating by t..."$129.99 -
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:
- Champagne: Champagne is a sparkling wine that is produced in the Champagne region of France using specific grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier) and winemaking methods. Champagne is known for its complexity and elegance, and it is often considered a luxury product. Click here if you wish to read more about what makes Champagne so special.
- Prosecco: Prosecco is a sparkling wine that is produced in the Veneto region of Italy, it is made from Glera grape variety. Prosecco is known for its fruity and floral aromas, and it is often considered a more affordable alternative to Champagne.
- Cava: Cava is a sparkling wine that is produced in Spain, it is made from the grape varieties Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada. Cava is known for its dryness and minerality, and it is often considered a good value alternative to Champagne.
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:
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.