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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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
Cristal was originally created by Louis Roederer to fulfill the request of Tsar Alexander II for a C..
€299.00 Ex Tax: €243.09
75 cl
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Mo&eum..
€62.50 Ex Tax: €50.81
37.5cl
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Mo&eum..
€39.00 Ex Tax: €31.71
75 cl
The house style at Pol Roger is all about elegance and most of their Champagnes contain a high propo..
€62.50 Ex Tax: €50.81
New In
75cl
From 40 selected villages in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims and other areas in the ..
€64.00 Ex Tax: €52.03
New In
75cl
Created using a precise blend of exceptional 40% Chardonnay from the Cotes des Blancs and 60% P..
€82.00 Ex Tax: €66.67
75 cl
Taittinger is aged for three to four years in the cellars where it achieves perfect maturity. I..
€57.00 Ex Tax: €46.34
75 cl
Vinified using the 'l'addition' method from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot ..
€103.00 Ex Tax: €83.74
New In
75cl
Taittinger Brut Réserve is made from 40 % Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier,..
€100.00 Ex Tax: €81.30
75 cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€66.00 Ex Tax: €53.66
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
1.5L
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne and it owes its superior rich..
€145.00 Ex Tax: €117.89
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
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