Champagne
Ireland's best prices on Champagne. We stock an impressive range of some of the world's most beloved champagne brands, such as Veuve Clicquot, Pol Roger, Veuve Clicquot and Armand de Brignac. So what makes champagne so special? Champagne is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of the wine to effect carbonation. It is produced exclusively within the Champagne region of France. Méthode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced. After primary fermentation and bottling, a second alcoholic fermentation occurs in the bottle. This second fermentation is induced by adding several grams of yeast and several grams of rock sugar. According to the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée a minimum of 1.5 years is required to completely develop all the flavour but most houses age for longer - sometimes much longer. For years where the harvest is exceptional, a millesimé is declared. This means that the Champagne will be very good and has to mature for at least 3 years. During this time, the Champagne bottle is sealed with a crown cap similar to that used on beer bottles. After ageing, the bottle is manipulated, either manually or mechanically, in a process called remuage, so that the lees settle in the neck of the bottle. After chilling the bottles, the neck is frozen, and the cap removed. The pressure in the bottle forces out the ice containing the lees, and the bottle is quickly corked to maintain the carbon dioxide in solution. Some syrup (le dosage) is added to maintain the level within the bottle.
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75 cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€62.00 Ex Tax: €50.41
37.5cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€40.00 Ex Tax: €32.52
New In
75 cl
The perfect gift for any Veuve lover this Christmas! This set includes a bottle of the Veuve Clicquo..
€97.00 Ex Tax: €78.86
75cl
This dry Rosé from Veuve Clicquot is frsh light and makes a superb aperitif. To the base of t..
€80.00 Ex Tax: €65.04
75cl
A superb vintage Champagne made using 34% Chardonnay 61% Pinot Noir 5% Meunier. Offers a p..
€91.00 Ex Tax: €73.98
New In
75cl
This Veuve Clicquot Vintage rosé is the 66th edition since the first vintage creation of the ..
€99.00 Ex Tax: €80.49
75 cl
Voted Best Champagne in the World by Fine Champagne Magazine! Armand de Brignac Brut Gold has a fres..
€325.00 Ex Tax: €264.23
75cl
The luxurious gift set of Armand De Brignac Champagne Brut Gold NV 75cl with 2 Branded Flutes i..
€450.00 Ex Tax: €365.86
2x 75cl
A stunning black lacquered wood presentation case with black metal handle and push lock system, hous..
€900.00 Ex Tax: €731.71
75cl
Voted Best Champagne in the World by Fine Champagne Magazine! Armand de Brignac Brut Gold has a fres..
€295.00 Ex Tax: €239.84
75 cl
The Brut Réserve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. Its blend is made with Pinot Noir..
€70.00 Ex Tax: €56.91
New In
75cl
A very special and unique cuvee that has been vinified entirely in oak. of the three Champenois..
€108.00 Ex Tax: €87.80
75cl
Wonderful champagne from a well established producer. Production techniques of this vineyard date ba..
€105.00 Ex Tax: €85.37
75cl
The latest vintage to come from the RD collection, the Bollinger R.D 2007 Release.&nb..
€205.00 Ex Tax: €166.67
37.5cl
This wonderful champagne is assembled from 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. It ..
€31.00 Ex Tax: €25.20
75cl
Cattier, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Rose, is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% C..
€73.00 Ex Tax: €59.35
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