Champagne and Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wines with freshness, texture and character, ranging from grower Champagne and Crémant to pét-nat, Cava and modern bottle-fermented styles. The collection focuses on wines chosen for balance, drinkability and versatility at the table rather than simple occasion drinking.

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From grower Champagne and traditional method Crémant to pét-nat, Cava and modern sparkling wine, this collection brings together bottles shaped by freshness, balance and individuality. Whether produced through long lees ageing and bottle fermentation or brighter fruit-driven approaches, sparkling wine remains one of the most versatile and food-friendly categories in wine.

Champagne itself is made using the traditional method, where a second fermentation takes place in bottle to create fine bubbles, texture and complexity. This same technique is used across many of the world’s best sparkling wines, including Crémant, Cava and a growing number of terroir-driven sparkling wines produced outside the major classic regions.

Our range includes classic Champagne houses, grower producers, low-intervention sparkling wine and bottles from across France, Spain, Italy and beyond. Alongside crisp Blanc de Blancs and savoury rosé Champagne, the collection also includes mineral Crémant, hazy pét-nat and richer bottle-aged sparkling wines shaped by extended lees ageing and careful blending.

Styles range from sharp and citrus-driven to broader, more textured and yeasty expressions, with wines showing flavours of green apple, brioche, almond, stone fruit and saline minerality depending on region and production method. Whether you're opening something for a celebration, pairing with food or simply looking for a bottle with freshness and energy, sparkling wine offers remarkable diversity in style, structure and character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sparkling wine?

Sparkling wine is any wine that contains carbon dioxide, creating bubbles. It can be produced in many countries using different grapes and production methods.

What is Champagne?

Champagne is a specific type of sparkling wine that must come from the Champagne region of France and be made using strict production rules. It is one of the most regulated and prestigious sparkling wines in the world. (en.wikipedia.org)

What is the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine?

All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Champagne is defined by its region and production rules, while sparkling wine is a broad global category.

How is Champagne made?

Champagne is made using the traditional method, where a second fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating natural bubbles and complex flavour development over time. (en.wikipedia.org)

What is the traditional method in sparkling wine?

The traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) is a production process where secondary fermentation happens in the bottle, producing fine bubbles and added complexity. It is used for Champagne, Crémant and many premium sparkling wines. (en.wikipedia.org)

What does Champagne taste like?

Champagne typically shows crisp acidity with flavours of green apple, citrus, pear and subtle notes of brioche, toast and almond from ageing on lees.

What are the main types of sparkling wine?

Key styles include Champagne, Crémant, Cava, Prosecco, pét-nat (pétillant naturel) and other regional traditional-method sparkling wines.

How is Prosecco different from Champagne?

Prosecco is usually made using tank fermentation (Charmat method), resulting in lighter, fruitier flavours, while Champagne uses bottle fermentation for more complexity and structure.

What is Crémant?

Crémant is French sparkling wine made outside the Champagne region using the same traditional method, often offering similar quality and style at a more accessible price.

What does sparkling wine taste like in general?

Sparkling wines can range from fresh and fruity to rich and toasty, depending on grape varieties, region and ageing method.

When should sparkling wine be served?

Sparkling wine is commonly served as an aperitif, for celebrations, or paired with food such as seafood, fried dishes, cheese and light starters.

Why do sparkling wines have bubbles?

The bubbles are created by carbon dioxide produced during fermentation, either in bottle (traditional method) or in tank (Charmat method).