The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2000 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. Produced in the cellars of the former Saint-Nicaise abbey (13th century) in Reims, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs receives all the lavish care & attention it needs to reach its peak, & is only created if all of the following conditions are present, to make it such a rare luxury: 1. The Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs cuvee is made entirely from Chardonnays from only the best vines on in the prestigious Cote des Blancs including Avize, Mesnil-sur-oger & Crament. 2. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. 3. Only the wine from the first press
- the Cuvee
- is used: a sure guarantee of finesse. 4. 5% of the wines used to make it have aged for 4 months in new oak barrels (a third of which are renewed every year), enhancing the intrinsic qualities of the final blend. Only after slow & patient ageing for 10 years in the Saint-Nicaise chalk pits (Crayeres) does this cuvee of exceptional quality come out into the light.

...

The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

This does not contain the champagne, please add separately. Premium wooden gift box with 4 champagne flutes. The pale golden yellow colour is illuminated by almost fluorescent green highlights. The bead, particularly fine & abundant, rises steadily to form a light ring of bubbles. The very fresh nose opens on contrasting intense yet subtle grilled, toasty notes. These are followed by aromas of candied citrus peel, lemon & vanilla tart, roasted almonds & finally a floral hint of dried flowers & lime blossom. The initial impression on the palate is expressive & powerful, dominated by the vivacious citrus fruit, especially ripe lemon. Mid palate the flavour is more delicate, with flavours of caramelised grapefruit. The lengthy rich finish reveals sweet liquorice notes. A perfect marriage of delicacy & intensity with freshness & harmony, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 reveals the full ageing potential typical of the great Chardonnays from the Cote des Blancs. ...

Deep yellow with golden highlights & fine, delicate bubbles. It has an intense, fruity bouquet with aromas of peaches, apricot jam & subtle hints of toasted brioche & vanilla. On the palate is it full-bodied, fruity & graceful with golden peach flavours. The long finish is distinctive with light toasty notes. All in all Folies de la Marquetteriei is a full flavoured, harmonious Champagne distinguished by its immense richness & complexity. Besides being an ideal aperitif it is a perfect accompaniment to fish & chicken dishes. 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. This cuvee is the story of the Taittinger house
- the beginning of Taittinger's history. A single cru from the family home it is a special dedication to the history & is traditionally made. It is produced exclusively from grapes grown at Les Folies, picked after the first green harvest, giving the wine optimum sweetness & aromatic maturity. Only wines from the first pressing are used, each plot being vinified in small volumes lot by lot & certain lots of Chardonnay in large oak casks to give added weight & creaminess. Folies de la Marquetterie is a blend of 45% Chardonnay & 55% Pinot Noir. Slow ageing for 5 years in bottle brings the flavours of this Champagne to perfect harmony.
...

Taittinger Brut Rserve is made from 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir & 25% Pinot Meunier. This subtle blend results in a light, elegant & balanced champagne. ...

The colour is a brilliant, pale yellow with silvery highlights, reflective of the high proportion of Chardonnay. The bubbles are fine & form a lasting & delicately creamy mousse. The nose is subtle & fresh. The initial mineral aromas quickly develop into green, floral scents with hints of elderflower & spicy cinnamon overtones. Flavours are dominated by intense fresh citrus fruit which then give way to a much fuller, well-bodied & mellow taste with flavours reminiscent of white peaches in syrup. The finish is long, rich & extremely expressive. This wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif but has the structure to match grilled fish & seafood. 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. This wine comes from top Grand Cru sites & is made from the first pressing. The level of reserve wine used in the blend varies by vintage. Prior to release the wine is aged for a minimum of 4-5 years on lees, sometimes more. ...

This ten-year-old is the only malt produced on the Isle of Skye. It has a smokey nose & the sweet maltiness is perfectly complemented by its spicy, long finish. ...

With an amber colour, the nose is rich & fruity
- Victoria plums, greengages, perhaps dried orange peel
- with some butterscotch

...

Limited stock, 1 bottle left. Appearance: Bright olive gold. Nose: Nose drying. Seaweed & old oranges, with smoke in the distance & some chalk. Surprisingly fruity & juicy, although with clear Talisker identity. With water almost soapy, a waxy sweetness. Smoke still present, but now more fragrant. Body: Firm. Slippery smooth. Palate: Sweet & meek to start, with some acidity & saltiness. Extraordinary flavour development. Becomes dry, stony, minerally, dusty, toasty. Ground white pepper. Chillies. Finish: Medium to long, slightly bitter, drying finish with a warming effect. ...