Dom Perignon, Bollinger, Ruinart, Louis Roederer, Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Veuve Clicquot; the list of the great Maisons that have made Champagne the most famous wine in the world, creating an aura of fame and prestige around it, could continue.
The Maisons have made the history of the denomination and still represent the foundation of this wine-growing area, despite the interest of some consumers in recent years being directed towards small niche producers. According to data released by the Comité Champagne, the Maisons make more than two thirds of total sales and guarantee 90% of international exports.
But it is not just an economic issue, the historic Maisons preserve an invaluable heritage of traditions and skills, a centenary savoir-faire which allows them to create true masterpieces of flavors and aromas, a reflection of a precise and incomparable style that is perpetuated over time.
And which better way to start the new year than by indulging in a Champagne from a famous Maison?
Here is our selection of Champagne among some of the most renowned Maisons, available on our GLUGULP! online shop between exclusive vintages, limited editions, and great unmissable classics, for an unforgettable tasting experience that will enrich your mind as well as your palate.
Champagne Clos Du Mesnil 2008, Krug
An exceptionally rare Champagne, Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 is the purity of a single grape variety, the Chardonnay, of a single plot, the Clos du Mesnil, and of a single vintage, the fascinating 2008. The Clos du Mesnil, of just 1.84 hectares, is one of the most famous vineyards in the world and is protected by walls in the heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger. Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008 after more than 13 years in the cellars of the Maison, reveals its precise signature and a surprising grace accompanied by a subtle liveliness. This Champagne is the demonstration of Krug's attention to detail, respect and absolute passion for every single wine, as well as the talent in composing precious rarities.
Champagne Celebris Vintage 2012, Gosset
Champagne Celebris Vintage 2012 from the Maison Gosset is the 9th edition of which the first was released with the Vintage 1988. Result of the blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, it represents the Cuvée de Prestige of the Maison composed of grapes coming from vineyards classified as Premiers and Grands Crus: Vertus, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cuis, Cramant, Verzy and Trépail for Chardonnay and Ambonnay, Avenay, Aÿ and Bouzy for Pinot Noir. A Champagne with character and depth, perfect balance between freshness, fruit and vinosity with over 10 years of aging on the yeasts and final dosage of 5.5 g/l – Brut.
Champagne Extra Brut Blanc De Noirs Millésime 2018, Philipponnat
Dating back to the 16th century, the Maison's historic legacy has been passed down through the centuries. In the Premiers and Grands Crus of Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay and Avenay, the property extends for 20 hectares in over a century-old land that has made the history of Champagne. From this magnificent heritage all the Maison's cuvées are born, including the parcels "Les Cintres" and "La Rémissionne", the "Millésimé", up to the "Royale Réserve". Philipponnat's Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs is produced only in great vintages; 100% Pinot Noir from the 2008 harvest, aged for over 6 years on the yeasts in the bottle before disgorgement.
Champagne Cristal 2015, Louis Roederer
Cristal is synonymous of excellence, an incomparable unique identity, purity and elegance in absolute harmony.Champagne Cristal 2015 is the concentrated essence of a spectacular vintage, that of 2015 which returned mature and structured wines, completed by an extraordinary freshness guided by the chalky matrix terroir of the 45 plots of over 20 years old of the Maison. Virtuous viticultural practices, precision and pursuit of excellence in the cellar, six/seven years of refinement sur lattes and a further refinement of six/twelve months after dégorgement are the essence of the unmistakable character of Cristal 2015, which is renewed every year maintaining the superlative character that distinguishes it.
Champagne Comtes De Champagne 2013, Taittinger
The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is the proclamation of the personality and style of the Maison Taittinger and is created solely as a vintage cuvée. It is the blend of 100% Chardonnay grapes from the 2013 vintage from the Grands Crus of the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger). A rare cuvée, created through a long winemaking process with 5% of the wines used in the blend aged for four months in oak barrels, to create a delicate final balance of toasted notes. Subsequent refinement for over ten years in the Maison's chalk quarries located under the Saint-Nicaise Abbey in Reims.
Champagne Extra Brut Extra Old Edition 4, Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot's Extra Brut Extra Old Champagne was born from the Chef de Cave's desire to create a unique blend from reserve wines, to express the true essence of the Maison's Yellow Label. The Champagne Extra Old Edition, in its 4th edition, is a multi-vintage blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay and 28% Meunier from eight prestigious vintages chosen for their wonderful freshness, generosity and structure. At least three years of aging on the fine yeasts in vats and subsequent three years on its own yeasts in the bottle. A powerful, rich, broad Champagne, with an extraordinary balance of freshness and complexity and excellent aging potential.
Champagne Vintage 2013, Dom Pérignon
Probably one of the most famous Maison in the world, Dom Pérignon never stops reinventing itself and best interprets the exclusive character of each season, creating only vintage Champagnes made from the best grapes selected in a single vintage. Dom Pérignon Vintage is a great Champagne, synonymous with excellence, exclusivity and great elegance; after an elaboration of at least eight years, it reaches an ideal balance, the Plénitude of Harmony in the Maison's own style.
Champagne Les Vignes De Saran, Moët & Chandon
Champagne Les Vignes de Saran by Moët & Chandon is a rare Champagne that is part of the La Trilogie des Grands Crus selection (along with Les Champs de Romont and Les Sarments d'Aÿ) and released in a limited edition by the Maison. It is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs harvested from the homonymous Lieu-Dit “Les Vignes de Saran” located in the Grand Cru of Chouilly and exclusively owned by Moët & Chandon. An elegant, vibrant and generous Champagne, the expression of a Maison concentrated in charm and history.
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