Frerejean Freres Cuvee des Hussards 2012

Lanson ‘Père & Fils’ Brut is a brand new, enriched evolution of the classic Lanson Black Label Brut, and is named after the first bottle of Champagne Lanson ever produced.

Created as a tribute to the Lanson family , Champagne Lanson ‘Père & Fils’ is aged in the cellars for a minimum of 4 years to allow the wine to flourish and its aromas to develop perfectly. Blended using a selection of the best Champagne Crus from 10 different vintages, the result is a rich, elegant Champagne with a fresh finish.

After 4 years of ageing, the ‘Père et Fils’ Cuvee unveils a magnificent bright golden colour, animated by tiny bubbles. The nose reveals aromas of ripe fruits, honey and spices. On the palate, this blend offers a complex, full and persistent impact with honeydew flavours.

Gosset Grand Millesime 2006 is  a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. The first nose is very fresh and expressive with notes of hawthorn, lilac, wild white flowers and fruit notes such as pear, plum and Mirabelle. The palate is straightforward with light notes of violet. Citrus fruits aromas dominate in this cuvée: lemon drops and grapefruit aromas sustained by fruit aromas (pear, plum) thus confirming the nose. In the mouth, we can find aromas of citrus caviar and grapefruit. The finish has a long lasting, refreshing note with a hint of saltiness, and ends with notes of lemon.

Jacquart Blanc De Blancs 2009, 100% Chardonnay from grand crus vineyards on the Cote des Blanc and premiers crus in viller-Marmery. This wine represents everything that Jacquart holds dear when blending regions renowned for Blanc De Blancs. Fresh outlooks on their winemaking ensure its Longevity following its well received 2006 vintage.

Lively golden straw and gleaming bead, creamy soft buttery savouriness and hints of brioche and toasted nougat, almond and restrained honey. Back bone of crisp acid and lingering citrus stone fruits. Balanced mouthfeel and flowing and stylish champagne. Spring time perfection but best enjoyed ALL YEAR round.

Rich yellow gold, with fine lively bubbles. The nose is intense with notes of citrus, peach and blackcurrant, a touch of spice, and all underlined by a mineral soul. Ripe flavours abound on the creamy but delicate palate, pear, plum and a dash of tropical fruit. This finish is long, fresh and impressive, gently framed by spices and exotic fruits. Wow, driven by its mineral purity, Lanson Green Label Champagne expresses the quality & uniqueness of its terroir

Bright, limpid with a rim of fine, creamy bubbles. Just like a breath of fresh air, the nose is distinctly delicate with aromas of crisp blossoms. It is reminiscent of abeautiful summer morning and garden scents. Aromas of dried fruits, hazelnut and almond with fine, herbaceous notes.

The taste is rich and luscious with a perfect balance between vivacity and mellowness. The Brut Zéro Dosage is ideal for a splendid wedding. With such a voluptuous finish how could it be anything less than Noble?

Lanson Extra Age Brut is a blend of three exceptional Vintages bringing together the best Champagne Crus : 2004, 2005 and 2006. Blended and matured in Maison Lanson’s historic cellars, the blend has waited more than five years to achieve its ultimate expression. The harmony and balance of this Lanson Extra Age Brut NV wine give full expression to the power of the Pinot Noirs from the finest areas of Verzenay and Bouzy. The Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs: Choilly, Avize, Oger and Vertus, in all their diversity, add a touch of finesse. On the palate, the attack is ample, the body generous and complex and the finale the epitome of finesse and freshness.

Gosset where originally based in Aÿ before moving to their current home in Epernay. It makes sense that some of their best parcels are sourced from the Grand Cru of Aÿ along with Ambonnay, Verzy, Chigny-les-Roses and Tauxières.

Gosset Blanc de Noirs N.V – mineral, smoke, leather, cherries, kirsch and coconut making their presence. There is an abundance of minerality all flowing from the Grand Cru terroirs all holding their poise with great acidity, vibrant freshness (no malo) and definitive length.

This is in the same league as Bollinger La Grande Annee 2007.

“I am proud of this limited-edition cuvée, which expresses the finesse and elegance of Pinot Noir, used in our other Gosset wines,’ said Gosset cellarmaster, Odilon de Varine. ‘We are delighted to share this unique wine with all our fellow champagne connoisseurs, followers and friends.”

“Resolutely raw but deliciously greedy, with an exhilarating finesse, it is at once airy and vinous, seductive and invigorating, complex and pure, generous and graceful, subtle and sumptuous. A great wine.”

Technical details: 9 years on lees with the base wine coming from 2007, 5 g/l dosage and 10,000 bottles produced.

45% pinot noir, 22% meunier, 33% chardonnay

“There is precision, balance & vibrancy in this champagne & the aromas that greet you are light blue iris, old gold cymbidium orchids & ginger flowers. A beautiful palate awakens with raspberries, morello cherries, ruby grapefruit, pear, white gooseberries, & wild peaches all covered with sweet lime juice. The richness comes from the wonderful reserve wines & some oak influence, & it reflects in cooked apple with nutmeg, honeyed nuts, guava, dried apricots & flickers of mineral & fine chalk.”

The Vauversin family have been making wine in the Grand Cru village of Oger since 1640.

Laurent Vauversin is the current custodian, having recently taken over the family business from his father Bruno. Laurent’s grandfather took the decision to start making wine on a commercial scale back in 1930 and 84 years later Laurent is continuing the family tradition of growing and producing great Champagne.

The 3ha vineyard in Oger sits on the chalky Côte des Blancs escarpment South of Epernay, an area renowned for its impressive Chardonnay Champagnes. The Laurent’s attitude and ethos towards wine making is clear; be less intrusive, simpler and allow the full flavour and incredible subtlety of the Chardonnay grape assert itself. This ethos is typified in the vineyard’s ongoing organic conversion effort.