Despite what the French may tell you, 'Champagne' wine was not invented by the famed monk Dom Pérignon - it was the English! It is largely thanks to 17th-century scientist Christopher Merrit and the superior glass production techniques in England that we have champagne today; though the myth of Perignon stuck better than the truth, and his name is now associated with the prestige cuvee of Moet & Chandon. Now 'Champagne' can refer only to sparkling wine of a certain style, produced in the Champagne region. But while it's the most famous type, don't overlook the extraordinary range of other sparkling wines available, like prosecco and methode traditionelle.
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Strawberry and Raspberry aromatics and flavours, a delicate structure and the beautiful pale pink colour. Adding to this is fresh melon and citrus characters, mid palate texture and fresh acidity.
$21.95
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Fine bright perlage and light rosé colour. Delicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple and lemon. Floral notes of acacia and rose. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body. Round and full bodied structure.
$22.95
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The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is Taittinger's prestige cuvee. With a bottle this special, you're going to want to get a few people round to share.
$349.95
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Going far beyond rare vintages, Grand Siècle is the blending of three outstanding years declared as vintages by Laurent-Perrier and chosen for their complementary traits.
$339.95
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Cristal - incisive, seductive and delicious - has a “slender”, almost “living” freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality.
$499.95
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Bright grape and green apple aromas, crisp and refreshing, yet a nice ripe fruit richness that makes this amazingly easy to drink. Just add peach nectar for the perfect Bellini!
$18.95
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Spending 24 months on its lees rather than the usual 15 months, this is a toastier style with elegant citrus fruit, a slight creaminess and fine, soft bubbles.
$18.95
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A balanced sparkling wine that's a cut above most of the green apple wonders at the same price. Great for parties,with seafood or at this price if the mood takes you, bathing in...
$16.95
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Be afraid...add ice and you have one of the most astonishing things to leave France since Gerard Depardieu. Ice and a shade of residual sugar somehow make this impossible to put down
$94.95
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Be as surprised as we were at this classy, balanced, fresh NZ Bubbly at the right price. Bottle fermented and a minimum of 9 months on yeast lees to add great depth and complexity.
$15.95
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Multi award winning Champagne from the Epernay house of Lanvin. Superb value and always popular! Crisp and refreshing.
$54.95
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A big mover here at MWs - the perfect bubbles to get the party started. Easy drinking, balanced and above all...fun!
$18.95
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