SPARKLING WINE

In contrast with still wines, a wine is sparkling when it has a concentration CO2 gas which is enough to give it, at the moment of the opening of the bottle, a definite effervescence guise bubbles and a fine scum. There many ways to have a sparkling wine. The most used of the mis the traditional method. In a first time, we turn to wine a still wine. After a time of breeding chosen by the winemaker, the wine is bottled with yeasts and a dose of sugar sealed up by a metallic cap. Sugar will change in alcohol and will produce some Co2 at the moment of a new fermentation. And this gas creates the effervescence of the product.

430022 MONTPARNASSE VIN MOUSSEUX DEMI-SEC

10,5% 75cl
Grape varietal : 100% Ugni Blanc Wine making : Blanc de blanc elaborated following the Charmat process. The gaz is due to the fermentation of sugar and yeast. Tasting : Fresh attack with citrus fruits aromas. In mouth, honey and grilled almond notes with a good persistency. Food and wine pairing : Baked goods and aperitif. Temperature : 5-8C

LOIRE
430123 CRMANT DE LOIRE DE NEUVILLE LE PRESTIGE BRUT AOC Crmant De Loire
12% 75cl
Grape varietals : Chenin, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Wine making : Traditional method with a second fermentation in bottle and an ageing of 1 years in our basement. Tasting : Yellow robe with green tints, fine bubble. Intense, lively nose. In mouth, nuts and pear tastes. God persistency. Food and wine making : aperitif, fishs, desserts. Temperature : serve fresh

430122 CREMANT DE LOIRE ACKERMAN AOC Crmant de Loire

12% 75cl
Grape variety : Chenin, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Tasting : Brilliante yellow robe with fone bubble. Nose of grilled nuts aromas. The mouth is supple and butter. Good persistency. Food and wine making : aperitif, fishs, desserts. Temperature : serve fresh

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TAITTINGER CHAMPAGNE

The champagne wine is an effervescent wine which is named like a region of north east of France. The Champagne is produced with Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot meunier. They are often wines synonymous of celebration, because they have a prestige recognized in the whole world. The origin of Taittinger home dates from 1734. Today, it is one of the Champagne home the most reputed in the world for the quality of his wines.

430339 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 37,5CL 430058 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 75CL 430061 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 150CL 430092 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 300CL 430062 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 600CL 430041 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE CHAMPAGNE 900CL AOC Champagne
Grape varietals: chardonnay 40%, pinot noir et pinot meunier 60% Tasting: The colour is brilliant, golden straw yellow. The bubbles are fine. The mousse is both discreet and persistent. The nose, very expressive and open, is both fruity and bready. It exudes aromas of peach, white flowers (may blossom, acacia) and vanilla pod. On the palate, this lively fresh wine is at once in harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. In all a wine blessed with a well-developed aromatic potential. It is aged for three to four years in the cellars where it achieves perfect maturity. Food and wine pairing: It can be drunk as an aperitif or with food, preferably with an evening meal. It is a perfect accompaniment to white meat (lamb with chanterelles), crayfish or mushroom quiche. Temperature: 5C

430345 TAITTINGER COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE 1998 AOC Champagne

Grape varietal : chardonnay 100% Wine making: it is made only at the moment of a really special year. 5% of wines of his composition are maturated in oak barrels. Tasting: The nose, really fine and aerial, discovers delicate scents of white flowers and mineral aromas which are accompanied of fresh almond notes, vanilla and resinous wood. In mouth, the attack is firstly extremly fresh with citrus fruit, lemon then becomes lightly slightly acid and very well balanced. The finish is lively, long and complex. Food and wine pairing: This wine could be seved at the moment of a celebration to emphasize rare and intense moments or to celebrate an important event. We also could serve it with seafood and fish - based starters Temperature: 5C

430340 TAITTINGER BRUT RSERVE & ETUI AOC Champagne

Grape varietals: chardonnay 40%, pinot noir et pinot meunier 60% Tasting: The colour is brilliant, golden straw yellow. The bubbles are fine. The mousse is both discreet and persistent. The nose, very expressive and open, is both fruity and bready. It exudes aromas of peach, white flowers (may blossom, acacia) and vanilla pod. On the palate, this lively fresh wine is at once in harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey. In all a wine blessed with a well-developed aromatic potential. It is aged for three to four years in the cellars where it achieves perfect maturity. Food and wine pairing: It can be drunk as an aperitif or with food, preferably with an evening meal. It is a perfect accompaniment to white meat (lamb with chanterelles), crayfish or mushroom quiche. Temperature: 5C

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430059 TAITTINGER PRESTIGE ROS BRUT 75CL 430344 TAITTINGER PRESTIGE ROS BRUT 150CL AOC Champagne
12%
Grape varietals : chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier Tasting: The nose, with a beautiful intensity, is in both young and fresh. We have soft fruit aromas (savage blackberry, freshly crushed cherry and blackberry). In mouth, the wine is very well balanced, is lightly full bodied and velvety. It is a subtle wine, with fresh fruit flavour. Food and wine pairing: It is a wine for the beginning or the end of the evening. We could serve it with fruits-based desserts (fruit pie, fruit salad). Temperature: 5C

430343 TAITTINGER PRESTIGE ROS BRUT & ETUI AOC Champagne

12% 75cl
Grape varietals : chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier Tasting: The nose, with a beautiful intensity, is in both young and fresh. We have soft fruit aromas (savage blackberry, freshly crushed cherry and blackberry). In mouth, the wine is very well balanced, is lightly full bodied and velvety. It is a subtle wine, with fresh fruit flavour. Food and wine pairing: It is a wine for the beginning or the end of the evening. We could serve it with fruits-based desserts (fruit pie, fruit salad). Temperature: 5C

430378 COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE ROSE BRUT 2003 AOC Champagne

12% 75cl
Grape varietals: 70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay Tasting: The delicate nose which has admirable fineness, exhales hawthorns floral aromas with extremely light fruited scent of yellow raspberry and redcurrant jelly. In mouth, the attack is fresh and very harmonious with subtle flavours of fresh fruits (apricot, Reine Claude and plum liqueur). The finish is long, round and complex. Food and wine pairing: this celebration wine could be served with all fruited desserts like raspberries served with vanilla ice cream. Temperature: 5C

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430342 TAITTINGER NOCTURNE AOC Champagne

12% 75cl
Grape varietals: 40% pinot noir et pinot meunier, 60% chardonnay Tasting: the nose is subtle and fresh, delicious aromas of white flowers and mature fruits, with scents of yellow peaches and dry apricots. In mouth, the attack is supple onctuous and very fresh. It is dominated by raisins flavours fruit syrup flavours. The finish is long, supple and has a very pleasant and tasty sweetness. Food and wine pairing: it is the ideal champagne for end of evenings and supper; it could be served with shellfish and foie gras. This champagne will bring about all the night owls lovers of champagne until the end of the night. Temperature: 5C

430376 TAITTINGER PRELUDE GRANDS CRUS AOC Champagne

12% 75cl
Grape varietals: 50% pinot noir, 50% chardonnay Tasting: the nose is fine and fresh. The first aromas are minerals and became quickly vegetables then flowery with scents of elder tree flowers mixed with cinnamon spices. In mouth, the attack is lively and dominated by very fresh citrus fruit notes. Then, the attack becomes by more richness in mouth, round and silky accompanied by white peaches flavours with syrup. The finish is long, rich and very expressive. Food and wine pairing: this wine could be served on the aperitif and with grilled fishes and seafood. Temperature: 5C.

430377 TAITTINGER FOLIES DE LA MARQUETTERIE AOC Champagne

12% 75cl
Grape varietals: 55% chardonnay, 45% pinot noir Tasting : the intense and very fruited nose exhales peaches aromas and apricot compote with subtle scents of grilled brioche and vanilla. In mouth, the attack has richness, is supplied, and fruited with prevailing flavours of yellow peaches. The finish is pronounced and expressive with lightly woody notes. Food and wine pairing: we can serve with this wine structured and powerful with roasted meats and fishes with sauce. Temperature: 5C

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