Blended Champagne Exploration

Bottles individually purchased: £322

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!

Pierre Deville Primitif

We kick things off in the idyllic Grand Cru village of Verzy in the Montagne de Reims. This blend of 80/20 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay, recently topped a blind tasting among many well-known Grand Marques, so you can rest assured of the quality. To cap things off, the label is a genuine work of art.

Herbert & Co. Cuve 4

Formerly labelled under 'Didier Herbert' this is the first release of a fabulous wine under Thomas Herbert's new label. A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that's boosted by use of his solera, this is a really rich, vinous and complex wine that should be savoured. 

Caillez Lemaire Eclats

Heading south into the Marne valley we pay a visit to Damery and this classic blend of 45% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir from 'Hachette vigneron's of the year', Caillez Lemaire. The nose is full of white fruit, citrus, flowers and notes of almond. It's nice and smokey on the front end, followed by warm tropical notes and a toasty layer alongside some honey and red apple.

Champagne Alexis Totem

Another three-grape blend from the Marne. This time it's more Meunier centric – 70% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay – and as such a little rounder and fruitier, but with nice balance and salinity from the touch of Chardonnay.

Bonnaire Rosé Assemblage

You don't find many blends in the Côte des Blancs as Chardonnay is so favoured and you also don't find many Chardonnay dominant rosés. That's why this is so special! Beautifully fresh and light, it's the ideal summer aperitif.

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.