Champagnes

Chavost's Champagnes are all produced without adding extra sulphites. Made entirely from Pinot Meunier grapes from the first press, the Blanc de Meunier contains no added sugar - the purest form of Champagne. Rich, powerful and vinous with notes of red fruits, pear, apple and white flowers.

Alexis is the 6th generation of Champagne Xavier Leconte but decided to create a new brand called Champagne Alexis. La Terre Merre is an rare example of 100% Pinot Meunier from Troissy. On the nose is brioche, pain perdue, ginger, pear and apricot. The palate is full of very pretty fruit with notes of apricot juice, yellow flowers and custard.

A full-bodied 100% Chardonnay Champagne from Andre Jacquart that offers notes of pears, summer flowers, buttery toast, passion fruit and citrus that linger in the finish. Enjoy this Champagne as an aperitif or paired with summery poultry dishes.

The first organic Champagne from Devaux, this is made from 100% Pinot Noir and has a rich and full profile. Expect notes of red fruit, a touch of salinity and layers of rich, biscuity patisserie. Devaux is based in the Cote des Bar, the southernmost part of Champagne, which has a growing reputation for producing sparkling wines from Pinot Noir which have both power and finesse. Devaux makes good use of oak to age their reserve wines allowing them to develop greater complexity and more savoury notes, which are particularly well suited to Pinot Noir led wines.

Nuance de Noirs is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne from the family-owned domaine in Ay which has a lovely lifted freshness but behind lies notes of golden delicious apple, yellow plum and a hint of cranberry and rhubarb. This makes a delicious aperitif as we;ll as being a great pairing for heavier starters such as shellfish-based dishes.

The Caze family have been growing grapes in the Vallee de Marne for ten generations. He farms the land organically and works the land by hand in order to minimize the impact on the soil. On the nose this has hints of custard creams with citrus and a touch of almond. The palate is all about grapefruit pith, yellow plum with a beautifully elegant bubble.

With six generations of knowledge in the family, Aurelien has joined the business as the next generation, bringing a passion for terroir driven wines and natural viticulture. This wonderful blanc de blancs from old vines, made with no dosage, is wonderfully pure, bringing notes of wild flowers, chalk and green apples. This Champagne is a perfect aperitif, but it will also pair well with chicken, monkfish or shellfish dishes.

Alexandre Lamblot is the next generation of winemakers to watch in Champagne he works sustainably in his vineyards. On the nose this is a very vinous Champagne, almost Burgundian like, with candied lemon, florals and a hint of freshly roasted hazelnuts. The palate is wonderful with a beautiful intensity and lovely sapidity, with notes of crushed camomile, lemon peel and baked orchard fruits.

This 2014 rose from Philipponat is ablend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aged for 8 years before release, this is fresh and fruity with notes of citrus and black cherry with an underlying minerality. This pairs well with both main courses, such as slow-cooked lamb and shellfish, and red-fruit-based desserts.

The first-ever Champagnes de Domaine from Taittinger, Folies de la Marquetterie is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from the Folies vineyard that overlooks Chateau de la Marquetterie. The palate offers notes of peach, apricot jam, toasted brioche and vanilla that linger in the finish. Try pairing this Champagne with robust meals such as roasted meats or shellfish pasta.