Sip Champagnes
Blended Champagne Exploration
Bottles individually purchased: £279
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.
Famille Delouvin Fauve
One of our favourite blends of all time. Combining Chardonnay and Meunier, Geoffrey Delouvin draws out all the rich flavours and abundant fruit of these two grapes that the rich soils of the Marne bring forth.
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.
Perrine Fresne Sarmate
Our penultimate 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.
Remy Lequeux-Mercier G4.2
To finish off the set we head to the very West of the Marne and this brilliant blend of the two dark grapes. With a nice little oxidative play it packs a lot of depth and complexity for the price point. The perfect place to end!
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.