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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2012 was one of the most challenging and complicated years ever experienced in Champagne. However, d..
€500.00 Ex Tax: €413.22
75 cl
Moët Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Mo&eum..
€47.95 Ex Tax: €39.63
75cl
One of the greatest Chardonnay-led Champagnes. Belle Epoque tastes as good as it looks, and this 200..
€160.00 Ex Tax: €132.23
75cl
Made in the classic, refined Pol Roger style. Consisting of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes..
€69.00 Ex Tax: €57.02
75cl
One of our favourite rose Champagnes. This is consistently good from vintage to vintage. Smooth and ..
€68.99 Ex Tax: €57.02
75 cl
The house style at Pol Roger is all about elegance and most of their Champagnes contain a high propo..
€46.00 Ex Tax: €38.02
75cl
The grapes come from the vineyards of Farra di Soligo which are situated on limestone soil type..
€15.00 Ex Tax: €12.40
75 cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€52.95 Ex Tax: €43.76
75 cl
Boasting a brilliant yellow colour with deep golden highlights, this wine offers delicate bubbles an..
€58.00 Ex Tax: €47.93
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This 2006 vintage is an exclusive blend from eight classic Grands Crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonna..
€200.00 Ex Tax: €165.29
75cl
This dry Rosé from Veuve Clicquot is frsh light and makes a superb aperitif. To the base of t..
€68.99 Ex Tax: €57.02
75 cl
Armand de Brignac Rose is a stunning rose Champagne made in tiny quantities and is attractively pres..
€450.00 Ex Tax: €371.90
75 cl
The grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus. 17 villages have entered in the 1999 blen..
€110.00 Ex Tax: €90.91
75cl
Special Cuvée is the signature of the House of Bollinger, and is the object of the greatest c..
€56.50 Ex Tax: €46.69
75cl
This wonderful champagne is assembled from 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. It ..
€44.00 Ex Tax: €36.36
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Cattier, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Rose, is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier & 10% C..
€52.00 Ex Tax: €42.98
