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Normally $94. Cuisine have rated this 5 stars in their Christmas Champagne tasting saying "We've noticed a lot of improvement in Laurent Perrier's wines lately and this non-vintage version reflects the step up from another respected Champagne producer. Well made, refined and delicate., it is fresh, bright, long and focused, with spiced apple and herb aromas, silky texture and real presence. Excellent acidity finishes it with perfect poise." Buy now to avoid disappointment.
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A bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV champagne, presented in a stunning gold metal gift box, complete with gold ribbon and booklet. A great gift idea, the reusable isotherm box also keeps your champagne cold for up to 2 hours. Moet Imperial is a fine assemblage of the three classic champagne grapes. Chardonnay provides freshness, elegance, finesse and vivacity. Pinot Noir contributes fruitiness, body, strength and persistence. Pinot Meunier brings roundness to the palate and bouquet, a fullness which complements in exquisite fashion.
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Elsewhere $21.99. Gold at the International Wines and Spirits Competition and rated by Wine Spectator alongside Moet saying "Yellow gold fruity bouquet, crisp finish. Outstanding quality." Also Michael Cooper writes "This vivacious bubbly, from a long-established Loire Valley producer, is made by the classic methode traditionnelle technique. Light lemon/green, with an eruption of small bubbles, it is fresh and lively, with good delicacy and depth. Very easy to enjoy, it offers plenty
of citrusy, appley, slightly yeasty and toasty flavour and
an appetisingly crisp finish." Simply unbelievable value.
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Normally $300. A sophisticated wine drinkers champagne presented in a lovely gift box. It is like drinking a fine wine because of the complexity of the blending from aged cuvees from top cru vineyards. Krug Grande Cuvee is the timelessly stylish signature of Krug, a breathtaking champagne that effortlessly balances richness and freshness, power and finesse. A gleaming gold colour, an extravagantly expansive bouquet, an almost creamy texture. Then, an explosion of flavours, at once mellow and mature, crisp and clean. Its a dream drop.
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A bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV, presented in a stylish gold reusable 'Chill Box' that keeps your champagne chilled for up to 2 hours. Champagnes most recognized brand is a balanced assemblage of the three grape varieties disclosing a succession of elegant and harmonious sensations, a fresh maturity, supple and refined lines.
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Any Champagne houses would like to lay claim to the accolade of being the longest established house, but only one may do so in truth. And that house is Ruinart, a business established in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart. In reality there can be no older house; the Royal decree which permitted the transport of bottled wines (casks are of little use for the transport of sparkling wines) was only passed in 1728. The Ruinarts were not without connections when helpful advice with their new venture was needed; Nicolas' uncle was Dom Thierry Ruinart, close friend to Dom Perignon himself. In 1963 the whole business was sold to Moet & Chandon, and subsequently became part of LVMH, the luxury goods group ( who own Veuve Clicquot and Krug )
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is smooth and rounded on the palate. A balanced wine with a beautiful luminous pale gold colour, enhanced by the elegance of the clear bottle. Great quality champagne.
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Ruinart Rose, as with all Ruinart champagnes, is made with a high proportion of Chardonnay giving great finesse and elegance - so characteristic of Ruinart champagnes. Presented in an elegant 18th century style bottle, this champagne reveals such a fresh, distinctive, rose petal pink colour. It is a blend of 45 % Premier Cru Chardonnay and 55 % Premier Cru Pinot Noir of which 18 % vinified in red. The appearance is of orange-yellow, rose petal colour with very fine, profuse and sustained long-lasting bubbles. It has a nose which is very fine, subtle and fruity - small red berries such as redcurrant and blackberry dominate. A very intense classy wine.
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Normally $55. Top Champagne in Cuisines 'Under $100 Champagne Tasting' 2009 beating out such prestigous labels as Veuve Clicquot and Roederer. A proven performer as a brilliantly priced champagne. Also Gold at the NZ International Wine Show and Trophy at the the Top 100. "A complete Champagne, sure to please a broad cross-section of fizz fans, Lanvin Brut is amazing value. The bouquet is very stylish with creamy fruit, toasty yeast influence, smoky complexity and honeyed maturity. It tastes elegant, long and smooth with lovely richness and fine texture." Cuisine.
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Normally $105. Nicely aged vintage champagne. 5 Stars in Cuisine "Moet's 2002 Grand Vintage treads a pathway through delicacy and power with wonderful aplomb. This complex Champagne opens with aromas of eggy brioche, apple, meringue and stone fruit that have a spring- like freshness and purity. The sherbetty palate has a lovely dissolving quality with great depth, along with an ultra long appetising finish."
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Normally $275 The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical. Ripe apricots, passion fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to drop off.Anticapated maturity 2012-2032. " 96/100 R.Parker
Extraordinarily firm, confident, intense nose. Definitely the savoury side of Dom. Nothing remotely sweet or fat - though it's as intense as a Montrachet. Wonderful quality of mousse - surely slightly less bubbly than it has been? More like a Montrachet with a bit of carbon dioxide laced into it than a typical champagne. Broad and long with a hint of orange peel. Great persistence. This already delivers but has such backbone and great acidity and light grip (only noticeable at the very end of the tasting experience) that it surely has a long life ahead of it. Really reaches every hidden cell of the palate. A very assured performance. LVMH at its very best?" 20/20 Jancis Robinson
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