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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75cl
This Palo Cortado sherry is delicate with aromas of orange zest, dried pear, almond, and ..
€43.00 Ex Tax: €34.96
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75cl
Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes from Can Rius estate, a 16 hectare vineyard with fine-textured soil..
€34.00 Ex Tax: €27.64
75cl
The Brut Rose is a relatively new addition to the Krug range having been introduced in 1983. This is..
€500.00 Ex Tax: €406.50
New In
75cl
A simply stunning champagne from the iconic Krug, nicknamed “Classic Beauty” by the Hous..
€375.00 Ex Tax: €304.88
75cl
A minerally, taut style of Champagne with delicious flavours of pear, lemon preserve and toast. Cris..
€77.00 Ex Tax: €62.60
75cl
A classic rosé Champagne that is the yardstick against which most others are measured. LP Ros..
€141.00 Ex Tax: €114.63
75cl
Cristal was originally created by Louis Roederer to fulfill the request of Tsar Alexander II for a C..
€299.00 Ex Tax: €243.09
75cl
Moët & Chandon's Champagne Grand Vintage is only made in great years and represents the..
€89.00 Ex Tax: €72.36
75cl
This elegant, unique Vintage rosé is the 75th Vintage of Moët & Chandon. Fruity..
€97.00 Ex Tax: €78.86
75 cl
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Mo&eum..
€57.00 Ex Tax: €46.34
20cl
Moët's iconic champagne in a mini bottle. Celebrate Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut&r..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
37.5cl
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Mo&eum..
€39.00 Ex Tax: €31.71
75cl
One of the greatest Chardonnay-led Champagnes. Belle Epoque tastes as good as it looks. Expect fresh..
€180.00 Ex Tax: €146.34
75cl
One of our favourite rose Champagnes. This is consistently good from vintage to vintage. Smooth and ..
€87.00 Ex Tax: €70.73
75cl
Made in the classic, refined Pol Roger style. Consisting of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes..
€79.50 Ex Tax: €64.63
New In
75cl
A light and delicate champagne gift box that's bound to go down a treat! This champagne is ..
€65.00 Ex Tax: €52.85
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