24.95 perbottle

ABV 12.5%

Rick Stein’s House Champagne

Tasting Notes
A fragrant and elegant Champagne with aromas of green apple, pear and brioche with a lively and delicate mousse.

Food
Perfect as an aperitif or with smoked salmon blinis.

Region
Champagne is north-east France and widely recognised for its prestigious sparkling wine made by traditional method. The vineyards of Champagne are planted in three distinct areas south of the city of Reims. The `Montagne de Reims` is predominately Pinot Noir, the backbone to the Champagne blend, whilst in the south `Cote des Blancs` has chalky slopes best suited to Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier dominates the `Vallee de la Marne`. The secret of Champagne is in the blend, with choice of variety and vineyards to achieve the `house style`. Champagne produces a range of styles depending on varieties used and ageing which determine the character of the wine.

Producer
S.A Les Roches Blanches was founded in 1994 by Nicolas Gueusquin, a young and dynamic entrepreneur. The ngociant is based in Dizy, just outside Epernay.Today, the ngociant operates in a newly built, modern winery with thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, underground chalk cellars and 40 gyropalettes. Les Roches Blanches uses the traditional Champagne method and the wines are matured for two years in chalk cellars in Dizy.