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Iconic cuvées

The iconic cuvées

From Dom Pérignon to Ruinart Blanc de Blancs: 17 landmark cuvées, with their house, style and grapes, so you know what to look for and taste.

Blanc de blancs

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

The signature cuvée of the oldest champagne house (founded in 1729), Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is an assemblage of chardonnays. It is renowned for its freshness, its floral finesse and its wholly elegant signature.

Blanc de blancs

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs

A blanc de blancs from the house of Delamotte, based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger at the heart of the Côte des Blancs and sister house to Salon. A pure, finely chiselled and mineral chardonnay, often cited as offering an excellent finesse-to-price ratio.

Vintage blanc de blancs

Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs

A vintage blanc de blancs from the house of Pol Roger (Épernay), made only in the finest years. Tension, purity and great ageing potential characterise this chardonnay cuvée.

Non-vintage brut

Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial

The signature cuvée of Moët & Chandon and one of the best-selling champagnes in the world. A non-vintage brut assemblage, it aims for a fruity, generous and approachable style, ideal as an aperitif and for celebrations.

Non-vintage brut

Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune

The non-vintage brut of Veuve Clicquot, recognisable by its iconic yellow label. Dominated by pinot noir, it offers a structured, vinous and powerful style that has become a benchmark for grande maison brut.

Non-vintage brut

Bollinger Special Cuvée

The non-vintage brut of Bollinger (Aÿ), rich in pinot noir and in reserve wines aged in wood. A vinous, deep and structured style, appreciated by lovers of gastronomic champagnes.

Rosé

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

The signature rosé of Laurent-Perrier, made by saignée (maceration of pinot noir skins) and presented in its recognisable fluted bottle. Intense red fruits and an indulgent style make it a benchmark for champagne rosé.

Rosé

Veuve Clicquot Rosé

The rosé of Veuve Clicquot, made by assemblage with the house's red wines. It retains the structure of the Carte Jaune while bringing fruit and indulgence, at the table as well as for the aperitif.

Rosé

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé

A highly regarded rosé from the house of Billecart-Salmon (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ), praised for its delicacy, its freshness and its pale colour. A fine and elegant rosé, often cited among the best in Champagne.

Grower champagne

Larmandier-Bernier

A grower estate in Vertus (Côte des Blancs), farmed biodynamically. A leading name in terroir champagne, Larmandier-Bernier crafts precise, lightly dosed blancs de blancs (the Latitude and Terre de Vertus cuvées).

Grower champagne

Chartogne-Taillet

A grower based in Merfy, north of Reims, a leading figure in the revival of terroir champagnes. Meticulous plot-by-plot work for lively, authentic cuvées sought after by enthusiasts.

Grower champagne

Vouette et Sorbée

A biodynamic estate in the Côte des Bar (Aube), a benchmark for grower champagnes often made as brut nature. Cuvées full of character, highly sought after and produced in small quantities.

Vintage prestige cuvée

Dom Pérignon

The prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, always vintage: it is produced only in the great years. Named after the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon, it is one of the most famous luxury champagnes in the world.

Vintage prestige cuvée

Cristal (Louis Roederer)

The prestige cuvée of Louis Roederer, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, hence its clear, flat-bottomed glass bottle. Always vintage, Cristal is a symbol of great ageworthy champagne.

Vintage prestige cuvée

Bollinger La Grande Année

The prestige vintage of Bollinger, entirely vinified in wood and aged at length on the lees. Power, complexity and great ageing potential make it a highly regarded gastronomic champagne.

Demi-sec

Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec

The demi-sec of Veuve Clicquot, with a higher sugar dosage than the brut, designed to accompany desserts. Roundness and indulgence for a classic pairing with sweet dishes and foie gras.

Demi-sec

Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial

The generous demi-sec of Moët & Chandon, fruity and indulgent. An opulent, sweet style conceived for desserts and festive moments.