All Sparkling wine must go through a secondary fermentation where the CO2 (A natural by-product of fermentation) is retained and infused back into the wine creating the all-important fizz. There are 2 main ways of doing this; either in the bottle (bottle fermentation or traditional method) or in a tank (tank fermentation or Charmat method). The rich complexity in Champagne is developed through ageing the wine on its lees (dead yeast cells) inside the bottle for at least 12 months for a non-vintage (NV) and a minimum of 3 years for a vintage Champagne. In reality most champagnes are cellared for much longer; 2-3 years for NV and 4-10 years for vintage Champagne. The variety of styles, aromatic complexity, elegance and poised, precise flavours make it an extremely versatile wine. Most English sparkling wines, new world sparklers, Crémant and Cava are also made using the traditional method as used in Champagne but with less aging requirements. Prosecco from Northern Italy is produced using the Charmat method which ensures the fresh primary fruit character is maintained and the wine is light and fruity.
If you're looking for a celebratory bottle of Champagne for a special occasion, an easy drinking prosecco or a fine English sparkling wine, we've got you covered. We've plenty of options to suit all tastes and budgets. Each of our sparkling wines have all been handpicked and tasted for quality.
Krug is a unique experience. One of the last few Champagnes to be matured in oak that gives it that unique, rich and nutty style. I real treate, yes expensive but you`re worth it ! ENJOY
Krug Grande Cuvée 170th Edition is a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years spanning from 1998 to 2014. The art of blending so many different years gives Krug Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavours and aromas, impossible to express with the wines of just a single year. The Edition number identifies a specific creatio... Read more
Tucked into the lee of the South Downs to protect the grapes from the cool English Channel breezes, Nyetimber`s vineyards provide all of the fruit to make their exceptional English sparkling wines. Crafted from the classic Champagne grape varieties in the traditional style of the famous French region, this cuvee is not a copy of... Read more
Taittinger crafts their signature Brut Reserve Champagne from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes scrupulously selected from over 35 different vineyards and vintages. The blend has a high proportion of Chardonnay which gives the wine a delicious freshness and subtle complexity. Full-bodied and elegant, thi... Read more
Chardonnay forms the backbone of all Ruinart`s Champagnes, making this 100 percent Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs a keystone for the house`s style. Crafted from hand-picked grapes grown on several Premier Cru sites, this is a light, elegant Champagne with attractive stone fruit notes and a refreshing citrus zing.... Read more
Made in only the best years, Laurent Perrier`s Vintage Champagne, or Brut Millesime, are crafted from painstaking selection of high-quality grapes. The 2012 Champagne vintage was excellent, and this exceptional wine, made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, is expressive and powerful, with a refined elegance and rich pal... Read more
Fresh aromas and flavors of sweet fruit melange, orgeat, and fresh cut sweet herbs with a round, lively, fizzy, dry-yet-fruity light body and an interesting, medium-length finish with touches of pineapple candy.... Read more
Bollinger Special Cuvee is famous for its consistently high quality and great overall balance. Bollinger produces, without a doubt, one of the best Grande Marque Champagnes available. The use of barrel fermentation and preference for Pinot Noir as the majority blend component gives a ripe and powerful flavour profile, with a ref... Read more
Only the very best Grand and Premier Cru grapes are chosen to make the Bollinger Grande Année, which is the ultimate expression of the house style. The 2014 vintage is a blend of 61% Pinot Noir and 39% Chardonnay from 21 Crus including Aÿ and Verzenay (Pinot Noir) as well as Chouilly and Oiry (Chardonnay), creating a rich and ... Read more
A refreshing and elegant sparkling wine, Silver Reign is crafted using the Charmat method, from 100% Pinot Noir harvested only when it reaches its optimum maturity. This ensures that the best grapes are pressed and fermented into a base wine, before undergoing second fermentation in the tank. This is the same method that is used... Read more
Our limited edition `Cuvee Ambre` Champagne is named after Founder James Goodhart`s daughter, Amber, in celebration of her 18th Birthday. An exquisite Blanc de Blancs (100 percent Chardonnay) Champagne with charming citrus fruit aromas and flavours, supported by rich, and savoury undertones complemented by a delicate mousse that... Read more