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Champagne buying made easy
Whatever you desire, the most expensive Champagne or
just some great bubbly. We have a wide selection of gift boxes to suit all tastes and budgets.
From great French houses as Moet et Chandon to less known but exceptional
champagne producers such as Ayala or magnificent vintage cuvees from the celebrated Champagne Houses. Go on - spoil yourself!
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Champagne
Champagne is the wine of celebration. No other
wine is so associated with joy and festivity. Champagne has always had its
admirers and today stands as one of the great classic wines of the world. Three main grape varietals are permitted in the
Champagne, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Pinot Noir is the most widely planted grape in the Aube region and grows very well in Montagne de Reims. Pinot Meunier is the dominate grape in the Vallée de la Marne region.
Make it a memorable occasion you'll never forget with the finest bubbly. Discover the special
Champagne that will bring
the stars in her eyes!
Sparkling Wines
The classic example of a sparkling wine is Champagne. Some great sparkling wines are made outside the Champagne region, they are called Mousseux,
Crémant or Pétillant in France, Cava in Spain, Sekt in Germany, Spumante in Italy.
The United States is a significant producer of sparkling wine: California in particular is famous for its rosé sparklers. Sparkling Wines
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For over three centuries, Champagne wines have been an
integral part of the art of fine living in France and around the world.
Celebration
From the day when the Kings of France were crowned in Reims, Champagne has been
the wine of kings, of the nobility - and of the entire world. Favored by the
world of arts and letters, the wines of Champagne also celebrate sporting
triumphs, the signing of contracts or anniversaries. Visit our Moet et Chandon store |
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known before medieval times. Churches owned vineyards, and monks produced wine
for use in the sacrament of Eucharist. French kings were traditionally anointed
in Reims. Champagne wine flowed as part of coronation festivities. The undisputed prince of celebrations, « vin de Champagne » constantly seduces us with its unique, classic style. Vineyards have been planted in Champagne ever since the beginning of our era. Although its surface area has been reduced over time, its unique characteristics were
recognized very early on. Champagne is best drunk chilled but never iced. A mature or vintage Champagne will be perfect at 50º Fahrenheit. Over-chilling will mean that the wine is too cold to release its aromas and flavors.
Twenty minutes in an ice bucket or three hours in the fridge will do the trick.
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