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
Attractive, rich, toasty and even a touch smoky. This is an excellent full-bodied rose Champagne wit..
€73.99 Ex Tax: €60.15
75 cl
This dry Rosé from Veuve Clicquot is frsh light and makes a superb aperitif. To the base of t..
€68.99 Ex Tax: €56.09
1.5L
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne and it owes its superior rich..
€122.99 Ex Tax: €99.99
New In
75cl
This 2006 vintage is an exclusive blend from eight classic Grands Crus: Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonna..
€200.00 Ex Tax: €162.60
75 cl
Boasting a brilliant yellow colour with deep golden highlights, this wine offers delicate bubbles..
€58.00 Ex Tax: €47.15
37.5cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€32.00 Ex Tax: €26.02
75 cl
The Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne. It owes its superior richness..
€52.95 Ex Tax: €43.05
New In
75cl
A superb vintage Champagne made using 34% Chardonnay 61% Pinot Noir 5% Meunier.
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€73.99 Ex Tax: €60.15
75 cl
Vinified using the 'l'addition' method from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot ..
€72.99 Ex Tax: €59.34
75 cl
Taittinger is aged for three to four years in the cellars where it achieves perfect maturity.&n..
€52.99 Ex Tax: €43.08
New In
75cl
100% Chardonnay. This excellent Champagne is both intense and refined with a floral nose and a palat..
€95.95 Ex Tax: €78.01
75cl
The grapes come from the vineyards of Farra di Soligo which are situated on limestone soil type..
€14.95 Ex Tax: €12.15
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: €37.40
75 cl
One of our favourite rose Champagnes. This is consistently good from vintage to vintage. Smooth and ..
€67.99 Ex Tax: €55.28
75cl
Made in the classic, refined Pol Roger style. The 2009 vintage surprised many and exceeded expe..
€59.99 Ex Tax: €48.77
75cl
One of the greatest Chardonnay-led Champagnes. Belle Epoque tastes as good as it looks, and this 200..
€149.99 Ex Tax: €121.94
