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The appellation of champagne has strict rules, both in what grapes are used and its production methods, all leading to the drive for perfection and the class and style all people expect from this famous and unique sparkling wine. Alexander Hadleigh Wine Merchants, Southampton, Hampshire, UK list champagne from all the great properties, including Brut Champagne, Ultra Brut Champagne, Demi-Sec Champagne, Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Rose Champagne and Vintage Champagne.

The principle grape varieties used for making champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and must be grown within the Champagne designated areas. "Methode Champenoise" is the only way champagne can be made and after the first fermentation and bottling, a second fermentaion takes place in the bottle via the help of a small dose of sugar. After aging in the bottle a process of remuage takes place whereby the bottle which nearly upside down is turn by man or machine to settle the lees in the neck of the bottle. Then the neck is frozen thus enabling the now frozen lees to pop out under natural pressure.

The six most important styles of champagne that Alexander Hadleigh Wine Merchants promote are as follows:

BRUT CHAMPAGNE……..is by far the highest volume of all champagne styles produced, probably in excess of ninety percent. The dosage of sugar added after fermentation is small and resulting in a dry, flavoursome and very popular champagne.

ULTRA BRUT CHAMPAGNE……..is probably the champagne with the lowest volume produced. It is a very dry style with less than half the sugar dosage of Brut Champagne and can be an acquired taste.

DEMI-SEC CHAMPAGNE……..is popular with people who find the Brut too dry and sharp. The sugar dosage will vary from two to three times that of Brut Champagne, hence some Demi-Sec Champagnes can be a little too sweet for most.

BLANC de BLANCS CHAMPAGNE………a very popular Champagne since it portrays more fruit and depth of flavour than Brut, probably because its one grape chardonnay seems to get better and better after each year maturing in the bottle.

ROSE CHAMPAGNE……….is made by blending a small amount of red wine or letting the clear grape juice come in contact with the skins of the dark grapes used in the process. Rose Champagne tastes and styles vary a great deal and the medium flavour wines can prove very popular because of their easy drinking features.

VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE……….while non-vintage champagne can be blend of more than two harvests, vintage champagne must be produced totally from one years harvest i.e. the year on the label. The year when a vintage is declared will be associated with a very good growing season and final harvest, not all producers will declare at the same time, its similar to the protocol of vintage port. Careful selection of grapes after harvest and control during the long maturation process usually means a great champagne will have been delivered.

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Ayala Majeur Brut NV Champagne, Half Bottle,


Ayala Majeur Brut NV Champagne, half bottle is made from a blend of the finest chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes. Light gold in colour with abundant fine bubbles. Open and expressive on the nose with delicate notes of citrus fruits and flowers. Good fruity flavours on the palate combine well with a long satisfying finish. Perfect for an aperitif, pairs harmoniously with seafood or poultry.

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375ml £20.28

Lelac Champagne Brut,


Lelac Champagne Brut, is an elegant blend of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir. Pale yellow in colour with intense notes of pears, apples and citrus fruits. Ideal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to shellfish or smoked salmon.

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750ml £30.85

Ayala Majeur Brut NV Champagne,


Ayala Majeur Brut NV Champagne is made from a blend of the finest chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes. Light gold in colour with abundant fine bubbles. Open and expressive on the nose with delicate notes of citrus fruits and flowers. Good fruity flavours on the palate combine well with a long satisfying finish. Perfect for an aperitif of pairs harmoniously with seafood or poultry.

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750ml £34.95

Ayala Majeur Rose NV Champagne,


Ayala Majeur Rose NV Champagne has a delicate cherry hue and the mousse is very fine and persistent. The nose displays aromas of red fruits like strawberries and cherries with nuances of spice. On the palate, the wine is light, fresh and well balanced. It has a rich, lasting finish with flavours of ripe red gooseberry and raspberry lingering in the the background. Goes well with most dishes, perhaps less with dark or red meat.

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750ml £39.95

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Champagne, Half Bottle,


Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Champagne, Half Bottle boasts a deep golden hue with delicate, vivacious and long-lasting bubbles and are the result of a long, slow maturing process in chalk cellars. Thanks to 40% of reserve wines, the blend offers a complex, elegant, voluptuous nose with a touch f freshly baked brioche, rich toasted notes and sun-drenched fruits-mango, apricot and mirabelle plum-accented by dried fruits, pistachio and almond. On the palate the texture is reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety cream pastry, filled with plump red plums and ripe cherries. The selection of resrve wines gives the wine lushness. The finish unveils notes of praline and vanilla and makes a wonderful aperitif or can be friends with seafood or light meat starters.

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375ml £39.95

Sophie Baron Brut Grand Reserve Champagne,


Sophie Baron Brut Grand Reserve NV Champagne is produced in family owned vineyards with the majority of vines being pinot meunier. The Grand Reserve is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel vats and undergoes malolactic fermentation to give it roundness and wonderful flowery nose. The taste is of dried apricots and white peaches, which also provides a well balanced long-lasting aftertaste. Goes exceedingly well with cold seafood and white meat salads.

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750ml £45.50

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne,


Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne the texture is full and generous and, in a fairly unexpected way, integrates characteristics of maturity associated with fruitier and more refreshing notes. The wine has a fresh festive finesse, and in the mouth, the wine has structure, richness and length. Will pair well with shellfish or meat and fish terrines.

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750ml £45.95

Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne,


Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne, is probably the most well- known Champagne in the world. Lively, well balanced and round, with a unique soft, yet dry finish.

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750ml £45.98

Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial Champagne,


Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial Champagne, is composed of 40%-50% Pinot Noir for fruitiness and structure, 30%-40% Pinot Meunier for richness and mid-palate sensation and 10%-20% Chardonnay to enhance the refreshing acidity. The dosage for Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial is 45 g/l, giving noticeable sweetness. In addition to serving with a recommended 3 ice cubes, this champagne is often mixed with ingredients such as mint leaves, citrus or cucumber peel, a slice of ginger, strawberries, raspberries to enhance the flavors.

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750ml £46.65

Devaux Grand Reserve Champagne N.V.


Devaux Grand Reserve Champagne N.V. With its aromas of ripe fruit, you will be charmed by the Grande Réserve. Blend Grande reserve is a Pinot Noir dominant brut champagne that is aged for a minimum of 3 years before release. Character Grande Réserve displays a gold yellow colour, floral perfumes with hints of stone fruit such as peach and apricot on the nose. Its refined, intense and complex palate finishes with touch of yellow plum.

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750ml £46.75

G.H.Mumm Brut Champagne

Fine and Full Bodied Dry Champagne


Complex fresh fruit and caramel flavours with an elegent, lengthy finish

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750ml £46.85

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Ayala Majeur Blanc de Blancs Vintage Champagne, 2010,


Ayala Majeur Blanc de Blancs Vintage Champagne, 2010 has a light gold colour, bright, fine with abundant bubbles. The nose senses a generosity of white peach and exotic fruits like mango and lychee. The white fruits are well focused and have great depth on the palate with a finish that is fine and delicate and offers rare length and aromatic concentration. The purity of its aromatic character maks Blanc de Blancs the perfect aperitif, but will also pair well with white fish, shellfish and soft creamy cheeses.

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750ml £48.96

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV Champagne,

Fine and Full Bodied Dry Champagne


Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV Champagne is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which have been aged in magnums for five to fifteen years. The wine has a golden colour and nose picks-up ripe fruit and hints of spice. Long well structured taste with flavours of pear and fresh walnut.

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750ml £51.95

G.H.Mumm Le Rose Brut Champagne,


G.H. Mumm Le Rose Brut Champagne has a distinctive Pinot Noir style and is appreciated for its elegant and subtle freshness. Perfectly suits a meal from the beginning to the end,

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750ml £54.95

Piper Heidsieck Sublime Cuvee Demi Sec


Piper Heidsieck Sublime Cuvee Demi Sec is a full bodied and elegant wine bursting with tropical fruit flavours, vanilla and pears. With fine bubbles, this wine balances its sweetness with refreshing acidity and an attractive creamy mousse.

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750ml £55.95

Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Yellow Label Brut,

Fine and Full Bodied Dry Champagne


Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Yellow Label Brut, is the archetypal fizz with attitude and apricot flavours backed by a lingering creamy finish. An attractively nuanced bouquet, and a mouth filling classic taste, sound with a fresh finish.

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750ml £57.90

Piper Heidsieck Essential Extra Brut NV


Piper Heidsieck Essential Extra Brut NV is an impressive show of the house’s iconic style, Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvée Reservée is a multi-vintage blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes that has gained an easy charm from its four years of ageing. Energetic notes of grapefruit, plums and green apple burst forward on the nose, complemented by warm brioche, roasted almonds and thick honey across the palate.

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750ml £59.98

Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage,


Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage, Its dazzling appearance brings to mind a shiny ruby; deep scarlet in color - almost poppy red. Intense aromas of dark berry fruits - imagine blackberry, blackcurrant and strawberry - with mandarin orange and traces of saffron. Juicy berry fruits in the middle-palate, spiced and smoked notes in its stunning finale, this champagne is a mischievous delight.

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750ml £65.25

Bollinger Rose Brut Champagne,


Bollinger Rose Brut Champagne, is a special non-vintage rose and is the first wine to come from Bollinger for more than 30 years, modelled on its Special Cuvee blend, combining the fruits of previous harvests with reserve wines from their cellars in Ay. The final component-which provides the pink colour and delicate aromas, is a proportion of still red which comes from Bollinger\'s Grand Cru vineyards.

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750ml £68.95

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Champagne,


Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV Champagne boasts a deep golden hue with delicate, vivacious and long-lasting bubbles and are the result of a long, slow maturing process in chalk cellars. Thanks to 40% of reserve wines, the blend offers a complex, elegant, voluptuous nose with a touch f freshly baked brioche, rich toasted notes and sun-drenched fruits-mango, apricot and mirabelle plum-accented by dried fruits, pistachio and almond. On the palate the texture is reminiscent of a crisp layer of nougatine on a velvety cream pastry, filled with plump red plums and ripe cherries. The selection of resrve wines gives the wine lushness. The finish unveils notes of praline and vanilla and makes a wonderful aperitif or can be friends with seafood or light meat starters.

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750ml £68.98

Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Blancs,


Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Blancs has glittering green glints and a delicate effervescence in the glass. On the nose there are aromas of zesty lemon, limestone and fresh brioche. Notes of raisins, Mirabelle plums, pears and a peppery touch. This is a full bodied style with an entrancing mid palate,

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750ml £73.95

Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2014, 2014


Champagne Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2014 is golden in colour with fresh aromas of lime and tangerines, hint of almond. On the palate notes of pomegranate, ripe black cherry, blueberries and honey. There is a refreshing acidity and a long silky finish.

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750ml £79.95

Laurent Perrier Brut Rose Champagne,

Fine and Full Bodied Dry Rose Champagne


Laurent Perrier Brut Rose Champagne is a soft rose, light and refreshing with flowery character and hints of summer fruits Produced through direct vinification of Pinot Noir grapes, a Champagne with a bouquet of summer fruits

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750ml £86.55

Bollinger Le Grande Annee 2014 France 2014


Bollinger Le Grande Annee 2014 France. On the nose, initial scents of almonds and fleshy fruits such as mango combine with citrus notes and grapefruit. On the palate, the citrus notes continue and lead the way for honeyed flavours and a long lasting refreshing finish. A champagne that will age really well.

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700ml £168.95

Dom Perignon Vintage Champagne, Only in Store, 2013

Finest Quality Dry Champagne, Pure Class


Dom Perignon Vintage Champagne, is from an outstanding harvest worthy of vintage champagne, matured in cellars for seven years, Intense, Sophisticated, seamless, creamy flow Full of life with a fresh nose spiralling of aromas, blending hints of angelica, dried flowers, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco. Fullness of mouth, its earthy, smoky, pearly complexity rises to the surface, underscored by vibrant peppery spice. PLEASE COME INTO STORE OR CALL US REGARDING PURCHASING THIS CHAMPAGNE

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750ml £249.95