France

Dom Perignon 2005

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Dom Perignon, is much more than just a champagne. It is a symbol of luxury, patience and craftsmanship, and the stuff of legend. It was created in 1936 by Moët & Chandon as a tribute to the Benedictine monk, Pierre Perignon, and is probably the most famous "prestige" cuvée in...
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La Grande Dame 2004

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Famous around the world for over two centuries, Veuve Clicquot is one of the great champagne houses whose exciting history has made it one of the most iconic Champagne brands around. It is known for its highly distinctive yellow label, for the personage of Madame Clicquot who,...
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The very name Louis Roederer speaks of luxury in the world of wine. It is no coincidence that their cuvée Cristal was the emblematic champagne of Tsarist Russia for more than 40 years. This illustrious House was established in 1776 and has been run by the same family ever...
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If we were to ask you to name some of the most well known wine domaines in the south of France, Domaine du Clos des Fées is bound to be among them. The architect of these wines is Hervé Bizeul, who is also a sommelier, restaurateur and a food and wine writer. They currently...
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Laurent Perrier Millesimé 2006

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Founded in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most important maisons in Champagne and a Group that includes Salon, among others, within its portfolio.  Bernard de Nonancourt is the man who has had the greatest influence on the history of this great champagne house,...
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Les Clans 2011

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Château d'Esclans is a splendid 700 hectare property located in the La Motte area, north of St. Tropez, in Provence. The Domaine’s owner, Sacha Lichine, is the man behind the rosé revolution which has taken place in Provence over the last decade, placing them on a par with the...
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Ay Vauzelle Terme 2004

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There are two key dates in the history of Jacquesson. One is 1798, when Memmie Jacquesson founded the champagne house in Châlons. And the other is 1974, when the Chiquet family acquired the company, setting up in the village of Dizy, where many of their vineyards are located. ...
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Erick de Sousa, third generation of the de Sousa family, has been at the helm of this interesting Avize-based champagne house since 1986.  His philosophy is straightforward - it is not enough just to have great terroir, you have to respect it and allow the grape to express the...
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Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2004

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Based in the centre of Reims, the Ruinart champagne house is one of the pillars of  Champagne tradition. It owes its name to a hard-working and intuitive Benedictine monk named Dom Thierry Ruinart, a contemporary of Louis XIV. In 1729, his nephew, Nicolas Ruinart, founded the...
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Argonne 2002

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Henri Giraud is a family champagne house unknown to the general public but appreciated and highly prized by experienced connoisseurs of the champagne world. With a long wine tradition throughout its history which began in the 17th century, it was not until 1990 that the...
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