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The
best Champagne that is offered to the world comes
from the region of Champagne, France which
produces liquid gold that
is most elegantly enjoyed
in a sparkling crystal Champagne glass. (Find out what
the perfect champagne
glass
is.)
It deliciously entices you to
drink as the champagne bubbles kiss your nose when you press your lips to
the glass and take that first heavenly sip.
Just a note: Laws now state that you have to be of drinking
age to enter some of these sites so they will ask for your
birthday and country of origin before letting you in.
Le
Champagne
This is the
official website for wines from Champagne. No wines are
allowed to be called Champagne anymore. The only way they can
is if they have been produced in Champagne, France which is
how they originally got their name.
This website
shows you all the wines produced in this region and their
history as well as how to pick a great wine and what dishes to
serve it with.
Champagne Articles
Chill
Champagne- Find out how to chill Champagne so
that it enhances the wonderful flavours and extends the
longevity.
Open
Champagne- Learn
how to open Champagne properly and also learn the secrets
of the cork, bubbles and a myth busted - The Silver
Spoon.
Serve Champagne- Do
you know the best way to serve Champagne? What about the best
type of glass to serve it in? Read on to also find out
how detrimental detergent is when cleaning up and why you
shouldn't use it when washing your flutes!
Where
to buy Champagne
Wine Makers Choice
An
Australian company that has the best Champagne the world has
to offer as well as the best wines Australia has to
offer. All world class. Naturally. Find out
more...
Morrell
Wine
You will find an excellent
assortement of wines, Champagnes and hard to find collectible
wines on this site.
Everything has been hand picked by the family and come
from all over the world. For exclusive service find out
more...
Bollinger
On the 6 of
February 1829 the Maison Bollinger was founded which has
remained in family hands for five generations
and is
one of the best Champagne Houses around.
In 1992 they
developed a Charter of Ethics and Quality which outlines the major principles of
the house which shows you the high standards they have and how
truly great this company is.
Perrier
Jouët
A
legendary Champagne by the legendary
Champagne House of Perrier Jouët. It was
started in 1811 when Pierre-Nicolas-Marie
Perrier married Ad le Jouët.
They set up shop in the town of Épernay. Since that
day they have produced wines that have long been
adored by the rich and famous from centuries
past to the present.
The most famous Champagne is
the Belle Epoque Cuvée which comes in a
gorgeous Art Nouveau bottle that is
decorated with white
anemones and enamelled roses
circled with gold which was designed by
the highly respected glassmaker Emile Gallé in 1902.
Dom
Perignon
Dom Perignon is
the most prestigious cuvee produced by Moet
& Chandon who gave the Champagne its name in the late
1920’s after the 17th century monk who is
credited with inventing champagne.
The cork and wire cage that Champagne is bottled with was
invented by Dom Perignon.
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Krug
Est. in 1843 Krug’s
Clos du Mesnil 1995, is listed in Forbes 2005 list of
the most expensive champagnes
at US$750 a bottle. It's
extremely rare as only 12,624 bottles were produced in
the 1995 vintage.
You can
also buy a limited edition trunk which comes with 3
bottles of Krug, mother of pearl spoons and Krug
engraved flutes for a mere US$45,000. Only 30 made! More
than just champagne, Krug is a
lifestyle.
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Lanson
This is a company with a long history that has been
dedicated to perfection with the best champagne since
1760. They have associated themselves with some of the
world’s most prestigious clubs such as Arsenal and
Manchester United.
The
world's first French six star chef Alain
Ducasse
recommends Lanson in his
restaurants and fashion designer Paco Rabbane was
associated with a limited edition champagne
bottle. Pictured left is the declicious Noble
Cuvée Brut Vintage from 1998.
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Louis Roederer Cristal
The golden
bottle glows due to the liquid gold
honey inside which entices you to consume it.
The company was founded in 1776 but Cristal
itself was created in 1876 for the exclusive use of the
Russian Tzars. It is
produced in limited quantities and only in exceptional
years.
At a Sotheby’s auction in New York in
Dec 2005 a bottle of Cristal Brut 1990, Millenium 2000,
Methuselah (6 Litres) sold for
$17,625.
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