Champagne

Penfolds has unveiled the first champagne made by an Australian winery at an event held overnight at the Hotel Ritz, Paris. To mark Penfolds' 175th anniversary, the South Australian winery has collaborated with independent champagne house Thienot to create three champagnes from its 2012 vintage.

A collaboration between Champagne Thienot and Penfolds to mark the 175th anniversary of Penfolds.

On the nose, aromas of almond and powdered cocoa develop into white fruit with hints of dried flowers. Classic toasted notes give a rounded finish and denote a fully realized maturity. The palate has a full taste that lingers with elegance on a sappy, spicy note (Dry, White Fruit, Floral, Light-bodied)

Moët & Chandon introduces its newest Limited Edition collaboration with rising creative talent Yoon Ahn, co-founder and Creative Director of the fashion label AMBUSH. Moët Impérial is the House’s flagship champagne, defined by a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate, and an elegant maturity, all distinctive characteristics of Moët & Chandon’s blends.

With a bottle and box design that's as radical as the queen of reinvention herself, this limited-edition collaboration between Dom Pérignon and Lady Gaga is a sight to behold. It's a visual ode to creativity that pushes boundaries, breaks rules and finds harmony in tension.

Perrier-Jouët’s famous flower-trimmed bottle, the exquisite Belle Epoque champagne, is one of the most recognizable and well-known wines on the planet. Far less encountered are others in the range, including Rose and Blanc de Blancs.

There is no party without a bottle to be opened. For this reason Bugatti has decided to prepare for the celebrations for its 110 years (1909 – 2019) with a special edition of Champagne Carbon, a famous French champagne company known for providing bottles on the podiums of the Formula 1 Grand Prix sparkling wine dedicated to Bugatti is called ‘ƎB.01’ and obviously refers to the initials of the founder of the French car manufacturer, Ettore Bugatti (with E on the contrary, as used in Bugatti).

COLOR: Champagne color of pale gold with a pink tint. Wine plays a beautiful little bubbles, creating a gentle foam.

TASTE: Champagne has a strong, fresh taste with good structure and a lovely long finish with hints of apple and berries.

The story of Veuve Clicquot is one of audacity, creativity, and boldness. In 1810, Madame Clicquot invented the first ever vintage champagne, in 2015 Veuve Clicquot declared the 67th vintage of the Maison. Since then, the house has cultivated the art of aging.

Wafting from the glass with aromas of dried fruits, pear, toasted nuts, orange zest, honeycomb and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, generous but incisive, it’s deep and elegantly fleshy, with a beautifully refined mousse and an enveloping core of fruit that’s complemented by the characteristic Krug patina of nutty complexity.

At first sight, its subtle pale pink colour holds a promise of elegance. On the nose, aromas of rose hips, cured ham, mulberries, redcurrant, peony, pepper & pink grapefruit. On the palate, delicate flavours of honey, citrus & dried fruit with a long finish, enhanced by its fine bubbles.

Aromas of orange marmalade, brioche, & apple tart pave the way for soft bubbles that dissipate quickly on the palate. The gentle glide continues with notes of honeysuckle, apricot, & tarragon before the finish of tart lemon drop is highlighted by a touch of salinity.

Floral and fruity on the nose, shows raspberries, white flowers, pink grapefruit, some Campari, also nuts. The palate is taut, clear and pure, precise fruit, lively acidity, everything is harmonious, the wine has grace and length.

The 2015 Louis Roederer Cristal is a remarkable Champagne blend that exemplifies the elegance and finesse of the Champagne region in France. Produced by the renowned Louis Roederer, this white wine is a testament to their commitment to crafting exceptional wines.