Blended Champagne Exploration

Bottles individually purchased: £275

The beauty of the blend has been synonymous with Champagne production since the 17th Century. Refined and championed by Dom Perignon, winemakers in Champagne came to realise that a blend allowed them to capture the freshness of Chardonnay, the richness of Pinot Noir and the playful fruitiness of Meunier, to create well-rounded and balanced wines.

Whilst grower Champagne typically differs from the Grand Marques due to the prevalence of single varietal and even single vineyard wines, blended cuvées are still produced by the majority our producers.

In this case, we have captured a range of our favourites from across the region that showcase just how diverse blended Champagne can be... and it offers a significant saving too!

Champagne Alexis Totem

We kick things off in the Marne Valley non-vintage blend of all three grapes coming from a selection of parcels in and around Troissy. There is a nice compact nature on the palate with a good delivery of plump, ripe fruit and a really nice little play of salinity.

Perseval Farge C. de Rosé

We couldn't put together a case of blends without a rosé! This is a blend of all three grapes from multiple vintages with a nice oxidative play and rich, textured palate.

Perrine Fresne Sarmate

Our third wine sees us head to the village of Sermiers in the Petite Montagne de Reims. Sarmare is the debut cuvée from this female-led vineyard and it shows fabulous promise with great balance between freshness and complexity.

Bonnaire Tradition

A superb value classic blend from one of the more established Maisons in our portfolio. A brilliant aperitif or easy-drinking Champagne to share with friends.

Caillez Lemaire Éclats

For our penultimate wine we head to the beautioful village of Damery on the banks of the Marne river. This blend comes from three terroirs and presents with a nose full of white fruit, citrus, flowers and almond, followed by a toasty palate with warm tropical fruit.

Guenin Effloraison

We finish the set in the very south of Champagne with this 70/30 Pinot Noir/ Chardonnay blend that nicely balances the power of the rich Pinot grapes with the freshness of the Chardonnay. A nicely moreish, yet complex little package!

Please note: Occasionally, due to stock availability, we may need to substitute bottles. In this situation, the replacement cuvées will be in the same style, and of the same or greater value.