Sparkling wine is a wine with significant levels of carbon dioxide in it, making it fizzy. The best known example of a sparkling wine is champagne, which is exclusively produced in the Champagne region of France. Italy produces many sparkling wines, notably Prosecco; Spain produces Cava wines and in England production of sparkling wines is enjoying a resurgence. Usually sparkling wine is white or rosé but there are examples of red sparkling wines. The sweetness of sparkling wine can range from very dry "brut" styles to sweeter "doux" varieties (from the French words for 'raw' and 'sweet', respectively).
The sparkling quality of these wines comes from its carbon dioxide content and may be the result of natural fermentation, either in a bottle (as with the traditional method), or in a large tank (Charmat method) designed to withstand the pressures involved. Some regions permit simple carbon dioxide injection to achieve the desired affect.
Apaltagua Costero is pale gold in colour, with fine bubbles. On the nose it is clean with marked notes of white fruits, such as green and yellow apples. Clear notes of crusty bread and hazelnuts mix with a delicate hint of buttery aromas. In the mouth it is creamy with subtle flavours of green fruit and dry fruits and a long and lingering finish.
Bright, straw-yellow with green highlights. The perlage is delicate and persistent. Bouquet of acacia flowers, good intensity with notes of apple, lemon and grapefruit. It has a good structure, soft with emerging fruity notes; balanced and full bodies. It is pleasant and harmonious on the palate.
This is the right wine for celebrations. Perfect as an aperitif but also with desserts.
Bright, straw-yellow with green highlights. The perlage is
delicate and persistent. Bouquet of acacia flowers, good
intensity with notes of apple, lemon and grapefruit. It has a
good structure, soft with emerging fruity notes; balanced
and full bodies. It is pleasant and harmonious on the
palate.
Fine, elegant bubbles, a fruity nose and a fine balance between acidity and roundness. A suave, racy finish. An easy drinking, thirst quenching Cremant. Clearcut and clean with a lovely freshness. Easily enjoyed on it's own.
Vivid wine full of freshness, good balance characterised
by the delicacy of its bubbles. Enjoy on it's own or in a cocktail. Serving temperature: 6-8°C.
This champagne has a clear finish that is slightly mineral and evanescent. The general flavour is fruity with hints of toasted bread. When you let it breathe, this cuvée becomes even more full-bodied and welcoming.
Flaxen gold in colour. Gentle and steady effervescence.
A vinous champagne whose effervescence is mellow with
a silky texture. It displays a fine maturity as well as a certain
complexity. The finish perfectly preserves the sensations
perceived on the palate.
A highly classical Champagne, which expressed itself gently and elegantly. Its aromatic balance hovers between freshness and a feeling of early maturing, its softened effervescence and balanced sugar/acidity combination make it particularly attractive.
Its robe is reminiscent of the colour of rose petals. The first nose is fruity and floral. Raspberry and roses combine with biscuit aromas. After airing, fresh ripe cherries and peonies appear with aromas of strawberry liqueur and blackcurrant. This is a cuvee of pure elegance and class.
Its colour is ruby gold with coppery reflections, the mousse is barely exuberant but vivacious. The nose
is of freshly pressed black grapes, the aromas of citrus and red fruits. Ample in the mouth with a
flavour of peach to the vines and a bouquet of aromatic herbs. Straight, lively wine without
dryness. Excellent persistence on lightly spicy notes.
Firm, rich and intense, with concentrated pear, red fruits, spice,
vanilla and muting flavours and complex. The long flowerful
finish has a spicy hazelnut aftertaste.
A bouquet of sweet briar quickly gives way to the aromas of
stoned fruits. Spicy hints announce a powerful and complex
impact in the mouth. An immediately vinous ensemble on the
palate dominated by ripe fruits, this brut has a natural freshness
with a finish of great length. Serving suggestion – 7°C, goes
well with foie gras or desserts without coffee. It keeps well for
a minimum of three years.
This exceptional cuvee expresses freshness and maturity, complexity and richness, all at the same time. Rich gold and grey pearl, with hints of white fruit and ripe mandarin on the nose, a fruity palate with apricot flavours. Complex champagne, quite open and well balanced.
A steady, creamy sparkle enhances the flaxen gold colour of this
champagne with its predominance of Pinot noir grapes. On the
nose, we find harmonious fruit aromas, particularly reminiscent
of pears and raspberries. This is a full, round wine that leaves
good impressions on the palate.
A steady stream of fine bubbles. Its delicately pink hue is enhanced by
the clear glass of the bottle. Clear on the nose, with aromas of ripe berried
jams. It is mellow and soft on the palate. The freshness of this wine
comes as a pleasant surprise, while its finish reminds of white fruit.
This elegant Rosé clearly assets its regional specificity.
Chapel Down Brut NV is a classic example of quality English sparkling wine with aromas of red apple, citrus fruits and freshly baked bread, together with hints of strawberry and quince on the palate and fine persistent bubbles.
This Cremant is light and dry, restrained and subtle. The palate fills with gentle flavours of shortbread and apple peel. Slightly bitter grapefruit zest and hints of citrus freshness dispersed by a lively, fine-fizzing mousse. The finish is elegant and very clean cut.
Light, dry and fruity with a hint of creaminess and a reasonably persistent
sparkle making this ideal for parties or for mixing. Drink as an aperitif or
mix with orange juice.
The mouth is savoury with a herb acid edge to the strawberry fruit. The nose is soft and full of red
fruit aromas. A lovely rosé colour with fine bubbles and good balance. Perfect for cocktail time or sweet
fruit or dessert.
Small and lively bubbles burst onto the tongue. A smooth mousse and subtle wild
apples and pear fruits exude from the palate with a refreshing lift on the finish. Fit for a celebration, though ideal for a toast on any occasion.
Delicate mousse, pale lemon in colour. Clean, vibrant and bursting with lemon, green apples and freshly cut grass on the nose. Excellent depth of flavour with tantalising acidity and length on the palate. This wine shows balance and gives way to citrus and toast flavours.
A lovely biscuity, appley nose and an almost apple-crumble palate
gives out generous fruit overlaid with a yeasty toastiness. Great
complexity and a pleasing depth. Creamy and toasty with a burst
of zesty citrus fruit.
With a fine mousse and dark salmon hue, this Champagne greets
you with raspberry and strawberry aromas. What follows is deep,
intense and strong—all characteristically Veuve. To the base of
the Brut Yellow Label, winemaker Jacques Péters added a blend
of still red wine from specially cultivated Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
and Chardonnay grapes to the blend. After three years of ageing,
flavours of dried fruit and Viennese pastries develop. Though light
on the taste buds, this wine is perfectly balanced and can be
enjoyed with food like white fish and light appetisers.
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