French Champagne

“Pleasure without Champagne is purely artificial.” – Oscar Wilde 

"Champagne! In victory one deserves it, in defeat one needs it.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

Champagne, synonymous with luxury, royalty and celebration, is the world's premier region and appellation for sparkling wine. Despite the colloquial use of the term to mean any sparkling wine, 'Champagne' is a protected term referring only to a wine which is made in the Champagne region in France, using the méthode champenoise, and with grapes grown in the region, the three most important of which are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. 

Champagne comes in a range of styles, from the house style 'NV" or non-vintage, to single vintages, often only released in good years, from dry 'brut' styles, to semi-dry ('demi-sec') or even sweeter, from blanc de blanc (made only from white, typically Chardonnay, grapes) to blanc de noir (made from either pinot noir or meunier), to rosé.

  • Veuve Clicquot N.V.

    Veuve Clicquot N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    95 POINTS - RALPH KYTE-POWELL!

      "Grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different Crus go to the blending of Brut Yellow Label. Traditionally, the proportion of each grape variety used is: · 50 to 55% Pinot Noir · 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier · 28...

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  • Moet Chandon Brut Imperial N.V. 750mL

    Moet Chandon Brut Imperial N.V. 750mL

    Region: France- Champagne

    ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNISED AND INTERNATIONALLY BELOVED CHAMPAGNES

      "Brut Imperial is a balanced assemblage of the three vine varieties disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious sensations, a fresh maturity, supple and refined lines, inspiring well-being and an emotion which is appreciated and shared. A...

    $70.00
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  • Thierry Fournier Reserve N.V. 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Thierry Fournier Reserve N.V. 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Organic

    HALF BOTTLES OF THIS GROWER CHAMPAGNE PRODUCER WORKING WITH PINOT MEUNIER TO MAKE A RIPE, SOFT, VIBRANT AND FOCUSED CHAMPAGNE

      "It's fresh and powerful at the same time, with fleshy white stone fruit notes, brioche and biscuit accents. The fresh fruit nuance / autolysis profile is in perfect harmony here and finishes brisk and satisfying. The layer and textured Pinot...

    Current stock: 12

    $55.00
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  • Thierry fournier Reserve  N.V.

    Thierry fournier Reserve N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Organic

    NEW TO AUSTRALIA! A GROWER CHAMPAGNE WORKING WITH PINOT MEUNIER TO MAKE A RIPE, SOFT, VIBRANT AND FOCUSED CHAMPAGNE

      "It's fresh and powerful at the same time, with fleshy white stone fruit notes, brioche and biscuit accents. The fresh fruit nuance / autolysis profile is in perfect harmony here and finishes brisk and satisfying. The layer and textured Pinot...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 12

    $90.00
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  • Charles Heidsieck Rose N.V.

    Charles Heidsieck Rose N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    AN ELEGANT AND COMPLEX ROSE FROM AN ICONIC CHAMPAGNE PRODUCER RESPECTED BY THOSE 'IN THE KNOW'

      "In the glass you will be greeted by an alluring pink colour with luminous glints throughout its core. Effortlessly carried by a steady stream of vivacious bubbles, the result of an ageing period of over 4 years. The nose along with the judicious...

    Current stock: 6

    $150.00
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  • Taittinger Brut Millesime 2015

    Taittinger Brut Millesime 2015

    Region: France- Champagne

    FULL-FLAVOURED, REFINED VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE OFFERING AN EXQUISITE EXPERIENCE

        "This is a vivid Taittinger with notes of chalk, almond croissants, lemon curd and biscuits. Bright and linear, with a tight bead of bubbles. Focused with persistent pastry notes. 70% Grands Crus and 30% Premiers Crus." - James...

    Current stock: 7

    $145.00
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  • Saint-Gall Brut Tradition Premier Cru N.V. 1500mL-Magnum

    Saint-Gall Brut Tradition Premier Cru N.V. 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: France- Champagne

    MAGNUM SIZED!
    TREBBLE GOLD / DOUBLE SILVER AWARD WINNING CHAMPAGNE

      GOLD - Mondus Vini International Awards GOLD - Brussels International Wine Awards GOLD - The Drinks Trade SILVER - London International Wine Challenge SILVER - Internationl Wine & Spirits Competition   "Wow! Exceptional...

    Current stock: 1

    $185.00
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  • Ten Minutes By Tractor Blanc de Blancs 2019

    Ten Minutes By Tractor Blanc de Blancs 2019

    Region: VIC- Mornington Pen
    Farming Sustainably-made

    CONSISTENTLY ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINES

      "The lifted flint and bright citrus on the nose compliment the nutty and brioche characters that are displayed on the palate. A generous mouthfeel from an extended time in bottle on lees is well aligned with the crisp natural acidity driving the...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 5

    $80.00
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  • Champagne Forget-Brimont Premier Cru 2012

    Champagne Forget-Brimont Premier Cru 2012

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Sustainably-made

    100% PREMIER CRU FRUIT ONLY, 10YRS ON LEES AND FROM THE VINTAGE OF THE DECADE IN CHAMPAGNE

      "50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay exclusively from the 2012 harvest. Luminous golden colour. Fine discrete bubbles, superb cordon. Complex nose with aromas of dried fruit and hints of truffle. Initial impression of Pinot Noir with balance provided...

    Current stock: 2

    $160.00
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  • Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2012

    Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2012

    Region: France- Champagne

    VINOUS 96 POINTS! WINE ADVOCATE 95+ POINTS!

      "The 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne is showing beautifully out of the gates, offering up demonstrative aromas of sweet golden orchard fruit, buttery croissants, peach and hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and enveloping,...

    Current stock: 4

    $465.00
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  • Champagne Dehours Grande Reserve Brut N.V. 1500mL-Magnum

    Champagne Dehours Grande Reserve Brut N.V. 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: France- Champagne

    ARTISAN PRODUCER MAKING MEUNIER-DOMINANT CHAMPAGNE - BOLD AND FLAVOURFUL

      "The NV Brut Grand Reserve is an attractive, Meunier-driven offering. Dried pear, crushed flowers, chamomile, mint and sage lend notable complexity to this mid-weight, vinous offering. There's lovely nuance and a good bit of character here...

    Current stock: 7

    $210.00
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  • Egly Ouriet Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru N.V.

    Egly Ouriet Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Vegan-friendly

    VINOUS 92 POINTS!

      "The NV Les Vignes de Bisseuil races out of the glass, showing terrific energy and cut. White flowers, pear, mint, white pepper and lemon peel give the 2016 notable brightness to complement its mid-weight, focused personality. All the elements...

    Current stock: 2

    $255.00
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  • Brimoncourt Grand Cru Extra Brut N.V.

    Brimoncourt Grand Cru Extra Brut N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    JEREMY OLIVER 97 POINTS! ANDREW CAILLARD 97 POINTS! RON GEORGIOU 96 POINTS! JANCIS ROBINSON 17/20!

        "Smooth and creamy, this Grand Cru Champagne marries toasty complexity with freshness, texture and focus. Its rather wild bouquet of brioche, lime and lemon over lies a toasty, buttery aspect plus nuances of minerals and sherbet...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 11

    $115.00
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  • Pierre Paillard Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles N.V.

    Pierre Paillard Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    SOPHISTICATED, EXTRA BUT CHAMPAGNE MADE WITH PURE FINESSE

      "The level of sophistication, plus the complexity and the finesse is an endless pleasure. The "Les Parcelles" spends four years in Domaine Pierre Paillard’s deep cellar at 10 degrees to mature and gain tiny, silky bubbles, while developing...

    Current stock: 6

    $110.00
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  • Ayala Brut Majeur N.V.

    Ayala Brut Majeur N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    PURITY AND PRECISION IN THIS BEAUTIFUL N.V. CHAMPAGNE

      "Nutty, toasty, ginger biscuit notes. Leaner than expected in palate but shows some sweetness and neat, perky fizz. Lemony acidity pierces through foam. It’s a pretty good drink here, dry finish, chalky textured, quite refreshing." - Mike...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    $85.00
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  • Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru 2015

    Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru 2015

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Biodynamic

    100% PREMIER CRU CHARDONNAY, DISTINCTIVELY MINERAL AND PIERCING, FROM THE LEADER OF THE GROWER CHAMPAGNE MOVEMENT

      "the 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Terre de Vertus offers up generous aromas of stone and orchard fruit mingled with hints of buttery pastry and blanched almonds, reflecting the ripe, sunny profile of the vintage. Full-bodied, rich...

    Current stock: 20

    $215.00
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  • Saint-Gall Brut Tradition Premier Cru N.V.

    Saint-Gall Brut Tradition Premier Cru N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    TREBBLE GOLD / DOUBLE SILVER AWARD WINNING CHAMPAGNE

      GOLD - Mondus Vini International Awards GOLD - Brussels International Wine Awards GOLD - The Drinks Trade SILVER - London International Wine Challenge SILVER - Internationl Wine & Spirits Competition   "Wow! Exceptional...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    $80.00
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  • Taittinger Folies de La Marquetterie N.V.

    Taittinger Folies de La Marquetterie N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    ONE OF TAINTTINGER'S FINEST OFFERINGS

      "Taittinger's NV Brut Folies de la Marquetterie originally derived exclusively from the holdings of the family's historic Château de la Marquetterie in Pierry, but it's now supplemented by other family-held vineyard blocks in Vezernay,...

    Current stock: 9

    $145.00
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  • Champagne Forget-Brimont Premier Cru Brut N.V.

    Champagne Forget-Brimont Premier Cru Brut N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne
    Farming Vegan-friendly Sustainably-made

    HALLIDAY TOP 20 CHAMPAGNES FOR 2023!
    MADE WITH FRUIT FROM THEIR PREMIER CRU VINEYARDS, FORGET-BRIMONT MAKE DELICATE AND CRISP CHAMPAGNE THAT ANYONE CAN ENJOY!

       "A 40/40/20% blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay ex Montagne de Reims’ environmentally-friendly vineyards, 40-50% reserve wines; matured on yeast lees or at least 30 months. A powerful wine on bouquet and palate alike...

    Qualifies for 10% discount in a straight dozen

    Current stock: 22

    $85.00
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  • Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs N.V.

    Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs N.V.

    Region: France- Champagne

    JAMES HALLIDAY 97 POINTS! 100% CHARDONNAY, TAUT, GENEROUS AND FULL-BODIED.

         "Charles Heidsieck was one of the very first Champagne Houses to demonstrate its passion for Chardonnay by producing a Blanc de Blancs in its 1949 vintage. There is also evidence that the Maison had produced some...

    Current stock: 5

    $140.00
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