Moet et Chandon is one of the world's most cherished wines and the most popular of all Champagnes. Since 1743 Moet et Chandon has produced a superior quality of wine which gives full expression to the richness and diversity of the fabulous Moet Chandon vineyards, the largest and most prestigious estate in the whole of Champagne. Made up almost exclusively of Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, Moet et Chandon are joyous wines with a generous and seductive personality, distinguished by their sparkling fruitiness, their flavoursome body and their elegant maturity.

For over two centuries Moët et Chandon has been the leading winegrower in Champagne. It is also the largest purchaser of grapes. Moët et Chandon ensures the widest possible selection of growths to reflect all the nuances of Champagne's soil and climate. The quality of wine behind the Moët et Chandon label is due in no small part to the richness and diversity of these truly fabulous vineyards, made up almost exclusively of Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. To enjoy a glass of Moët & Chandon is to countenance pure pleasure.

Founded in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer remain one of the few family owned Champagne houses. For two centuries, six succeeding generations have been inspired by the same concern for quality. Jean-Claude Rouzaud, grandson of Madame Camille Olry-Roederer is referred to as the Sage of Champagne. Louis Roederer's fundamental advantage lies in its superb 190-hectare vineyard, which rates 97.5% on the official classification scale, and covers the Pinot Noir crus of Montagne de Reims and Valley de la Marne, with Chardonnay from the Cotes des Blanc.

Assembled from the finest Crus of the ten most celebrated Louis Roederer vineyards, Cristal embodies the spirit of perfectionism that is the mark of this grande House of Champagne. That perfectionism is apparent at every release of the elite Cristal Roederer, within every nuance and subtle variation that conspires to give the exceptional Cristal its pleasurable taste and magnificent quality. The richness and depth of the great Cristal Roederer makes it the ideal Champagne to accompany the most refined and exquisite cuisine, New England Lobster or Langouste with black and white truffles.

Louis Roederer is unique in Champagne, retaining the most superior properties in the Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne and Cotes des Blanc. Roederer's vineyards average 97.5% on the official classification scale, Cristal is made exclusively from Roederer Grand Cru grapes. Cristal is only produced in great vintages, when the ripeness of fruit enables a subtle, precise balance. Cristal nevertheless remains first and foremost the first growth of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an exquisite, crystal mineral sophistication.

In 1876 Tsar Alexander II asked that his personal Champagne be presented in crystal bottles, thus giving rise to the very first prestige Cuvee. Cristal is made from the finest wines pressed from the highest quality grapes, grown to the most superior Louis Roederer vineyards. Today it is still produced in limited quantities, always as a vintage wine and only in exceptional years. Rich and vinous, the elite Roederer style is characterised by finesse and elegance, Cristal exudes an enticingly delicate bouquet and perfect balance of fruit.

One of the most eminent Maison du Champagnes, a third of the cépage is Chardonnay, the balance in Pinot Noir with a portion of Pinot Meunier from the very year of release. A further ten percent of mature reserve wines aged up to five years, are assembled into the final Cuvée. Whilst labelled as non vintage, the components have been treated to an average of three years repose in own bottle on yeast lees. Serve chilled, and often, Roederer's fullness and structure make her a superb accompaniment to the finest cuisine.

Founded in 1776, Maison Louis Roederer remains one of the very rare family owned Houses of Champagne. For two centuries, five succeeding generations have been inspired by the same concern for quality. Today, Jean-Claude Rouzaud, a trained oenologist and grandson of Madame Camille Olry-Roederer, presides over the destiny of the famous company in Reims and guides its development. Louis Roederer's fundamental advantage lies in its superb 190-hectare vineyard which, on average, rates 97.5% on the official classification scale.

There are few places in the world, so predisposed to yielding vintages of the regal Champagne styles, as the chalky Downs of England's southeast. The noble House of Pommery send their eminent chef de cave on frequent forays across the Channel, to isolate the finest parcels of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, picked off the most exquisite sites at Sussex and Hattingley Valley, Hampshire and Essex. A luxurious bead of butter biscuits, almond and honey notes, citrus and red apple to the tongue, its creamy palate of lemon, meringues and tangy citrus peel, resolving on a splendid saline finish.

From those wonderful folks who brought us Grandin and Charles Boisset, the vineyards of Louis Bouillot lie within one of France's most superior appellations along the Nuits Saint Georges. A slightly effervescent wine, defined as Cremant, dominated by Pinot Noir, the balance of Chardonnay, Gamay and Aligote, sourced from grand old vineyards in La Bourgogne. Perle de Vigne Grand Reserve Brut is a superb representation of all that's noble and sophisticated about the House of Louis Bouillot, established 1877.

Lindeman means more than the simple partnering of quality fruit with adroit vinification techniques. Each edition defines the spirit and passion of founder Dr Henry J Lindeman. True to the good doctor's vision, Cuvee Pinot Chardonnay Reserve provides sparkling wine drinkers with a truly memorable experience. Fashioned with diligence and panache by a devoted winemaking team, this elegant, full flavoured sparkler is beautifully balanced with long citrus/ vanilla flavours, fruit laden acids and the finest effervescence. It will compliment every meal or occasion.

An exciting innovation in a Methode traditionnelle, enriched by strawberry. A component of Pinot Noir is treated to extended time on skins for perfect uptake of charming rose colour, to be blended back with Chardonnay after primary ferments. The Cuvee stays on lees an average of fifteen months, sediments are removed and the natural strawberry richness is infused. Gold pink salmon hues, her subtle strawberry bouquet is complexed by underlying yeasty toast notes, a decadent palate of moreish red fruits, elegance, stylishness and finesse.

A prominent NZ dry style sparkling wine which can be served as aperitif or alongside cuisine, Lindauer is not completely dry, but close enough to be refreshing. It offers aromas of hot baked brioche and light fresh fruit to lay aside its brightly foaming texture. Full on the palate with a pleasant, steady mousse and elegant aroma, yeasty and toasty from prolonged bottle maturation on lees, crisp, complex and well balanced, with a full flavour and lasting finish, cool and delicious, this is the epitome of celebratory wine.

An early harvest of Myrtle Vineyard Chardonnay, grown to the auspicious cool maritime clime of Gippsland Lakes, assembled with the pick of Pinot Noir, essential for building masculinity and introducing aromatic complexity, exquisite structure and generous palate length. Treated to the full extravagance of methode traditionelle, a luxurious five years in bottle ageing on yeast lees, infusing the wine with textural opulence and layers of creamy, effervescent biscuit richness. Match your Myrtle to a terrine of aspic, cockscomb and sweetbreads financiere.

Catherine and Laurent Delaunay hail from the premiere viticole of Burgundy, where their family have been producing wine for generations. Following a stint in California they fell under the charm of the Languedoc Roussillon region of southern France. Passionate about good wine and the art of wine appreciation, Catherine travels the length and breadth of Languedoc Roussillon, visiting growers and attending to every detail, from vineyard to bottling. A balanced cepage of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Les Jamelles is crafted to the complete Methode traditionelle.

Every Krug Vintage is crafted to be different, to reveal the expression of a particular year, its unique character, a special story to tell in a way that Krug alone can relate. Krug decided to create a vintage for the last term of the millennium, naming it Gourmandise Orageuse, a reference to the stormy indulgence of the climatically chaotic growing season. Krug 2000 is a Tour de force that succeeds in being rich, precise and complete all at once. Vintage 2000 is one of the most intense Krug ever, it takes its place amongst the most memorable.

The House of Krug presents Vintage 1996, the extreme expression of a year widely considered to have been one of the vintages of the century in Champagne. The release of a Krug Vintage is always a momentous occasion, for Krug declares a vintage only in those years that demonstrate, above and beyond excellent quality, truly outstanding character and individuality. Now Krug interprets the historic 1996 vintage with all the intensity and elegance for which it is renowned, the result is a revelation, a Krug to the power of Krug.

Positioned at the top of the great Tête de Cuvees, Krug traces an unbroken lineage of winemakers from father to son for six generations. There is no formula or recipe to Krug Grande Cuvee. Each year the family meets to recreate the style, with careful attention to the most minute detail, so that six years later it is in perfect continuity to previous Grande Cuvee. A stunning mosaic of flavours, an assemblage of up to fifty different wines over several different vintages combine to give Krug Grande Cuvee its complexity, elegance and grace.

Single vineyard Pinot Noir, hand picked off superior Kreglinger estate blocks at Pipers Brook, fruit is painstakingly sorted for excellence and gently whole bunch pressed. Nothing but the purest primary juices are extracted for an old world style ferment in seasoned French oak, full malolactic and nine months of repose to infuse texture and luxurious creaminess. The best barrels of vintage are identified for inclusion into the final Cuvée, bottled under liqueur dosage and sent for a secondary ferment in bottle over the course of ten years maturation.

From a dedicated sparkling wine vineyard, planted to a high density Pinot Chardonnay block of significant age, at the highly propitious climes of latitude 41° south. The cool coastal slopes of Pipers Brook and the southeast facing terroir of Kreglinger Vineyard, yield a truly exceptional wine. The nation's most refined and artisanal Methode Traditionelle, an addition of liqueur de dosage at disgorgement has added further richness and complexity to the already multi layered palate. The most refined Cordon de Mousse forming an effervescent necklace of petulantly popping pearl beads.

If you like effervescent pink wines you will positively love Jansz Rosé. Crafted from the crème de la crème of vintage, the realization of a joint venture between Tasmania's finest sparkling wine vineyards and the eminent House of Louis Roederer, all in the pursuit of defining the ultimate Aussie Cuvée. Every block of vines was established with the specific aim to yield fruit exclusively for sparkling wine. Each stage of the winemaking process is made to the timeless Champenoise of true Methode Traditionnelle.

In 1986, Heemskerk was joined by the noble House of Louis Roederer in a pursuit of the definitive Australian sparkling. Louis Roederer shared in the belief that the climate and soils of Tasmania, so similar to those of the great winegrowing appellations in Burgundy and Champagne, were ideal for the production of finely structured Methode traditionelle. The essential Chardonnay characters of citrus and stonefruits, mingle with the rich autolysis of almonds and brioche, to build a rich and creamy, textural weight of fruit on the generous palate.

The classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir exhibits sharpness and warmth in equal measures. A superb bouquet and palate which mixes citrus fruit and lingering red berry flavours. Like most editions of Jacob's Creek, it's accessible, very easy to drink and always satisfying. Complexity and consistency of style is achieved by assembling a coterie of vintage and reserve wines, bottle fermented to traditional methods.

Jacobs Creek were there at the very beginnings of Australian viticulture in the 1840s, they continue to lead through a pursuit of excellence in winemaking and dedication to the culture of the vine. Nothing less than the finest parcels of fruit from splendid vineyards in Adelaide Hills will suffice, the Jacobs Creek team have settled for choice harvests of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which can demonstrate an affinity for a satisfyingly modern sparkling style. An exquisite and engaging aperitif wine that really comes into its own when matched to fine gourmandise.

A premium, bottle fermented sparking wine, vintaged from some of the choicest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir attainable. Combined, these two classic grapes achieve a lush creaminess and great depth of flavour. The essence of what Jacob's Creek stands for, wines showing true varietal expression, consistent quality, and an easy drinking, approachable style. An outstanding example of full flavoured Australian sparking wine, the finish is soft, crisp and clean. Ideal as an aperitif, the perfect celebratory wine for all occasions, everywhere, anytime.

Why Meslier? Within the region of Champagne Meslier, or Petite Meslier as it is otherwise known, the Meslier grape is used, albeit in small quantities. Prized for it's acidity it gives the sparkling wine a vivaciousness synonymous with the style. Not only does Meslier bring acidity, but also vinosity and delightful light florals to both bouquet and taste. Irvine decided to tirage Meslier completely on its own for a number of reasons, but primarily to find out exactly what the grape could offer when ripened fully and fashioned into a pure Methode Traditionelle.

Champagne Henriot was officially founded in 1808 by Appoline Henriot. She was the niece of the very famous Abbe Godinot, an erudite man who contributed greatly to improvements in viticulture and sparkling winemaking. Champagne Henriot became the favourite of the Dutch court and the Hapsburg emperors. Brut Souverain is a Champagne full of elegance, lightness and finesse, sublime as aperitif and exquisite through each course of an entire meal. A dominant component of Chardonnay gives this Cuvee a comely and racy profile.

Adam Henkell established himself as a wine merchant in Mainz circa 1832, laying the foundation of today's Henkell & Soehnlein. As early as 1856, Henkell devoted himself to the production of popular sparkling wines. Following the creation of the Henkell Trocken label in the late 19th century, his grandson Otto transformed this delightful, sparkling cuvee into a highly esteemed marque that was enjoyed worldwide. Henkell Trocken has since became one of the great prestige brands, approachable to all, a must at every celebration and social occasion.

Henkell & Sahnlein are one of the world's most renowned sparkling wine producers. Adam Henkell began vinifying fruit at Mainz in 1856. Today Henkell Trocken is one of the world's most popular and approachable sparklers, a vivacious wine with exquisite palate profile and fine effervescence. This pleasingly dry yet flavourful Cuvee owes its elegant character to an elevage of the finest fruit, harvested from both sides of the Franco German border, Chardonnay et Pinot Noir from France and Chenin Blanc from Saumur.