A.O.C. Champagne
The primary goal of AOC Champagne is to safeguard the quality of the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine.
In France, the concept of AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controlée, meaning Controlled Designation of Origin) goes well beyond the idea of a mere geographical indication. Besides referring to a particular origin, the concept also includes the notion of terroir in the deepest sense of the term. That is to say, the sum of pedalogical, edaphological, climatic, historical, technical and human factors which give a distinctive identity to a specific product.
In order to preserve the reputation of the world’s most famous sparkling wine, the wines authorized to wear the AOC Champagne seal must satisfy a strict list of criteria. They must come from a specific production area, and must be produced only from the grape varieties authorized by the Appellation. These are the traditional triad of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, as well as the lesser known Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane or Arbanne (native to the Aube region, in north-east France) and Petit Meslier, another northern variety.
There are four authorized systems of pruning and canopy management in AOC Champage: Royat, Chablis, Guyot and Vallé-de-la-Marne. Plantation density is of 8,000 vines per hectare, and yields cannot exceed 102 litres of wine must per 160 kg of grapes. As prescribed by the Champenoise method, all wines must go through secondary fermentation inside the bottle. After that, the NV Champagnes must be aged on lees for 15 months minimum, and the Vintage Champagnes must be kept in the cellar for a minimum of 3 years.
Thanks to this high quality standards, the sparkling wines from AOC Champagne are still going strong after centuries of history.
Red wine varieties:
White wine varieties:
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Abane o Arbanne, Petit Meslier.
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Champagne Gosset Grande Réserve Brut
P 91 92 92Grande Reserve Brut Champagne. Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier aged in the bottle for 3 months minimum.
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Champagne Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé
P 91 90 91Non-vintage rosé Champagne. Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged for 36 months minimum. Learn More€67.95 -
Champagne Armand de Brignac Brut Gold
P 93 93 93Non vintage brut Champagne made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
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Champagne Crucifix Premier Cru Brut Rosé
93 93Non-vintage Rosé Brut Champagne. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aged for 36 months minimum. Learn More€36.00 -
Champagne Ruinart Brut Rosé
93 93This Brut rosé French champagne, Ruinart Brut Rosé, was crafted from Premiers Crus classified Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes with 20-25% of the coupage being from two year-old wine bases; and 18-19% of the Pinot Noir in this coupage received red wine vinification process. Learn MoreRegular Price: €82.50
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Champagne Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut
93 93Non vintage Brut Champagne. Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged for 4 years. Learn More€34.90 -
Champagne Crucifix Les Craies Blanc de Blancs
94 94Non-Vintage Brut Champagne. Varietal Chardonnay aged for 4 years. Learn More€37.50 -
Champagne Pol Roger Réserve Brut
P 92 92 92Non vintage Reserve Brut Champange. Blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay aged for 4 years.
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Champagne Pommery Brut Royal
89 89French Champagne made from Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aged for 36 months in the bottle. Learn More€35.95Out of stock
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Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
P 91 93 92Champagne rosé made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier aged for 36 months in the bottle. Learn More€73.40Out of stock
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Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve
91 91Champagne made from 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Aged between three and four years. Learn More€48.50 -
Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2015
93 93Vintage Champagne. Blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier aged for a minimum of 72 months. Learn More€63.80Out of stock
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Champagne Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé 2015
P 91 93 92Vintage brut rosé Champagne. Blend of Pinot Noir, partially vinified in red, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier aged for 6 years in the bottle.
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Champagne Louis Roederer Collection 242
P 93/93+ 92 92Non-vintage Champagne made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Learn More€62.50 -
Champagne Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
89 89A rosé champagne crafted from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay aged in its bottle between 36 and 48 months. Learn More€56.20Out of stock
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Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée
P 95 95 95Non vintage Brut Champagne. Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier aged for over 7 years.
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Champagne Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2006
P 95 95 95Vintage rosé Champagne made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Aged for almost 12 years in the bottle.
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Champagne R de Ruinart Brut
94 94Champagne Brut from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier aged for 36 months. Learn More€57.50 -
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé
92 92A Brut Rosé Champagne from Reims made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier with addition of reserve wines and red wines in the cuvee. Learn More€61.25 -
Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
89 89Non-Vintage Champagne. Blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay aged for 36 months minimum.
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Champagne Dom Pérignon 2013
P 95/95+ 94 95Champagne Brut Vintage. Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged for more than 8 years in the bottle. Learn More€237.99 -
Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut
95 95Champagne made from Chardonnay. Aged for 36 months in the bottle. Learn More€93.50 -
Champagne Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015
94 94Vintage Brut Champagne. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay coming from Gran Cru vineyards aged for over 6 years. Learn More€210.00 -
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut
P 90 91 91Champagne made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier aged for 30 months. Learn More€48.50 -
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut ICE Box
P 90 91 91Champagne Brut made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Eco-friendly giftbox with one bottle.
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Champagne Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial
88 88Champagne Demi sec made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Conceived to be drunk over ice. Learn More€58.50 -
Champagne Billecart Salmon Brut Réserve
P 90 93 92Champagne Brut Reserve. Blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged for 30 months.
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Champagne Taittinger Brut Millésimé 2015
92 92Vintage Champagne made from an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Aged for 5 years in the bottle. Learn More€72.60 -
Champagne Drappier Brut Nature Zero Dosage
94 94Champagne Brut Nature made from Pinot Noir and aged for 2-3 years. Learn More€49.90Out of stock
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Champagne Taittinger Nocturne
92 92Non-vintage Champagne. Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier aged for 48 months minimum. Learn More€52.45