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Jean De La Fontaine Champagne Brut

Wine Jean De La Fontaine Champagne Brut

PLN 189.00

White Dry France

PLN 170.10

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Moët&Chandon Nectar Imperial

Wine Moët&Chandon Nectar Imperial

PLN 315.00

White Semi-dry France

PLN 283.50

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PLN 269.00

White Dry France

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Moët&Chandon Ice Imperial

Wine Moët&Chandon Ice Imperial

PLN 369.00

White Semi-sweet France

PLN 332.10

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Georges Lacombe Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne

Wine Georges Lacombe Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne

PLN 199.00

White Dry France

PLN 179.10

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Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial

Wine Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial

PLN 259.00

White Dry France

PLN 233.10

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Moët&Chandon Rose Imperial

Wine Moët&Chandon Rose Imperial

PLN 345.00

Rose Dry France

PLN 310.50

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Georges Lacombe Demi-Sec Champagne

Wine Georges Lacombe Demi-Sec Champagne

PLN 199.00

White Semi-sweet France

PLN 179.10

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Georges Lacombe Rosé Brut Champagne

Wine Georges Lacombe Rosé Brut Champagne

PLN 220.00

Rose Dry France

PLN 198.00

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Wino Gosset Grand Reserve Brut - Białe, Wytrawne

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Wine Gosset Grand Reserve Brut

PLN 369.00

White Dry France

PLN 332.10

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Gosset Excellence Extra Brut

Wine Gosset Excellence Extra Brut

PLN 319.00

White Dry France

PLN 287.10

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Lallier Grand Cru Rose Brut

Wine Lallier Grand Cru Rose Brut

PLN 289.00

Rose Dry France

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At the outset, it is worth noting that every champagne is a sparkling wine, but not every sparkling wine is champagne. The original champagne is a sparkling wine popular around the world. The condition that a wine must meet in order to be defined as a true champagne is, first of all, the place of its production. Genuine French champagne is produced only in French Champagne. If a sparkling wine does not meet this most important condition, it cannot be called champagne.

History of champagne

The cultivation of vines in Champagne itself dates back to the Gallo-Roman era. It was then that the Romans first planted vines in the region, but perhaps the greatest development began to clear in 1670. It was then that the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon of the Abbey of Hautvillers, began to perfect the beverage. He was the first to start paying attention to the blends of the grapes, introduced the oak cork and ordered the glass of the bottles to be strengthened so that they would not explode. In the 18th century, champagne began to win the hearts of consumers and fame around the world by small steps, as a result of which the number of "champagne houses" grew. Among the most popular we can count first of all Dom Perignon, named after the aforementioned monk-chef of the Bernardine abbey of Hautvillers. Equally important producers are Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Nicolas Feuillatte, Gosset, Heidsieck, Jacquesson, Krug, Laurent-Perrier or Moët&Chandon

Production method

Champagne is one of the many types of sparkling wines endowed with the greatest fame and reputation. The name itself refers to the name of a wine appellation located in the northeast of France. Sparkling wine labeled Champagne AOC must be produced using the so-called Champagne method, also known as the traditional method. The Champagne method is distinguished by a double fermentation, the second of which takes place directly in the bottle. This type of production is very expensive and time-consuming, however, it produces exceptional results. Sparkling wines are matured slowly, in large cellars under the constant control of the winemakers. Grapes are harvested from specific grape varietals, and the base is mainly three varieties that are processed into white wine, also known as base wines. It is the right proportions of each grape varietal that keeps the taste repeatable from year to year. The next step is to pour the base wine into heavy glass bottles and add the so-called Liqueur de tirage (containing yeast and sugar). Once the bottle is sealed, a second fermentation takes place, where the yeast and sugar are turned into alcohol and carbon dioxide - or bubbles. The bottles are stacked at the right angle (45 degrees), neck down. The sediment from the remaining yeast gives the wine the right flavor and character which gains strength with aging. Most champagnes are aged a minimum of three years. The aforementioned bottle arrangement, allows winemakers to easily remove the sediment from the dead yeast by freezing the neck and cutting off the icy yeast pivot - so the wine is not cloudy. The difference in volume is made up with so-called Liqueur d'expedition, or wine with added sugar. The sweetening of sparkling wine, or dosage, helps balance its flavor and dilute the very high acidity (which wines from cold climates have).

Depending on the amount of sugar added, champagne will have a certain name:

Brut nature, Brut zero, Non dose - very dry
Extra brut - dry (up to 6 grams of sugar/liter)
Brut - dry or semi-dry (6-12 grams of sugar/liter)
Extra sec/Extra dry - semi-dry (12 - 17 grams of sugar/liter)
Dry/Sec - semi-sweet (17-32 grams of sugar/liter)
Demi sec - semi-sweet, dessert (32-50 grams of sugar/liter)
Doux - sweet (from 50 grams of sugar/liter)

Types of champagnesMost

champagnes do not come from specific vintages - this is evidenced by the terms: non-vintage. The repetitiveness of taste demanded by customers forces producers to mix wines of different vintages. Followers of true champagnes want to be sure that regardless of the bottle, its taste and quality will be the same. Non-vintage sparkling wines are aged in bottles for a minimum of 15 months. Vintage wines are produced in years of exceptionally good harvests. With the same, producers want to reflect the unique character of a particular vintage.

This type of sparkling wine will have the term millesime along with the exact year.

In Champagne, both white and rosé sparkling wines are produced based on three grape varieties:

Pinot Noir (fruity notes)
Pinot Meunier (freshness)
Chardonnay (body)

Other types of champagne include blanc de blanc, made only from white grapes, or the Chardonnay grape. Pink champagne, or rose, is the only rosé wine that can be made by blending white wine with red wine.

Sparkling wine for grand occasionsThe best

French champagne-type sparkling wine should be delicate, slightly floral, with aromas of ripe apples and citrus. It should also have a slightly toasty, buttery and spicy aftertaste with a subtle hint of vanilla. Vanilla or toasty aromas are the result of fermentation in oak barrels. Compared to Italian prosecco, champagne is the quintessential example of quality and winemaker craftsmanship.

Real champagne can be served on special occasions to celebrate special events in life. It is served on New Year's Eve for a reason, to celebrate the entrance into the new year. It tastes delicious drunk solo. It's also an ideal wine for pairing with food - its rich texture means it will go well with most dishes: from light appetizers and seafood to heavier meat dishes. There's a reason why sommeliers recommend it to anyone looking for a wine to go with many dishes. It is worth tasting and seeing for yourself the greatness of champagne over other sparkling wines - difference and delight guaranteed!

Real champagne - price

Theprice of champagne is primarily the region in which these sparkling wines are made, the quality of the alcohol, the prestige of the vineyard, the price of the oak barrels in which the sparkling wine ferments and additional elements such as engraving on the bottle, or even placing crystals or diamonds on them. In addition, the so-called Champagne method is used in the production of sparkling wines. This production process is very expensive and time-consuming, however, it produces exceptional results. Sparkling wines are matured slowly, in large cellars under the constant control of the winemakers. That's why real champagne is a symbol of prestige and is associated with luxury, so we can call it a high-end product. It is usually served on unique and special occasions.

How much does champagne cost?

Here the answers can vary. Genuine French champagne is a luxury good, for which you have to pay sometimes even tens of thousands of zlotys. As a curiosity - the most expensive champagnes in the world called Gout de Diamants, which freely translated means "taste of diamonds" cost $1.2 million. These exclusive champagnes are a coupage of three varietals, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Maunier. Also contributing to such a high price is the bottle itself. The logo on the bottle is made of 18K white gold and a 19K diamond is placed in the center. It's safe to say that this is sparkling wine of the highest order.

The price of real champagne starts at about 100zl per bottle, but let's remember that this is primarily a payment for the hard work of the producer, which he put into the production of exceptional wine. However, there are cases when champagne in stores reaches prices far above the cost of production - such wines fall under the category of collector wines.