"Crisp and Powerful"

Charles Lafitte has grand Marque status as a maison

A long history of being served to European royalty

1st Champagne to have female chef de cave (cellarmaster)

"A crisp, powerful and fruity impact with a pleasant, pronounced and luscious finish. Fine preserved fruit aromas and an irrepressible touch of freshness and vivacity."

Appearance: Straw-yellow colour, intense, bright and perfectly transparent, delicately tinted with a hint of bronze. Beautiful and nicely persistent... Read more »

"a nicely fruited sparkling rosé with floral, raspberry and stone fruit aromas"

86/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Fragrant and pretty, this is a nicely fruited sparkling rosé with floral, raspberry and stone fruit aromas. The palate is smooth and rounded with lovely intensity and a lingering juicy finish. An effortless drinking bubbly with appealing flavours." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The colour is a pretty light salmon shade with a nose of delicately scented peachy, floral characters. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine persistent bubbles, showing concentrated notes of pear and ripe red berry flavours with crisp, refreshing finish." - Tamra... Read more »

"immediately appealing...displaying aromas of lime zest, stone fruit and fresh herbs"

88/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Fruity and lively, this is an immediately appealing sparkling wine displaying classic Marlborough Sauvignon aromas of lime zest, stone fruit and fresh herbs. The palate is succulent and rounded with lovely fruit intensity and bright acidity leading to a pleasant crisp finish." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This wine is pale straw in colour with a finely beaded mousse. The nose exudes lifted tropical notes of guava balanced by citrus notes and fresh thyme characters. The palate is full with sufficient weight and texture, balanced by an underlying flinty... Read more »

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"delightfully easy-drinking style...aromas of creamy lemon and peach"

Pol Remy is produced in Burgundy, France from classic wine varieties perfect for the production of sparkling wine. With a delightfully easy-drinking style, it exudes aromas of creamy lemon and peach. The palate is gently off-dry and flows through to a satisfying finish. Perfect for enjoying in the sunshine.

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A clear, golden body with green highlights, a stream of many fine bubbles, wonderful persistence. A light, fruity bouquet with white fruit notes and brioche hints. A fresh and fruity palate of fresh fruits, apricots and white peach. Powerful, but well balanced. This wine is elegant and refined.
Philippe Chabert, Oenologist

In 1984, the GCF group launched a uniquely-positioned wine -  JP Chenet. Inspired by New World wines, J.P. Chenet focused its advertising on the grape not the region, this and its... Read more »

many discriminating palates have embraced Veuve du Vernay as their favourite French sparkling

Gold Medal: Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles 2009

** Please note 200ml Bottles **

A fine bead and persistent mouuse. Tres French and lively on the nose, bouquets of good dry crunchy fruit with characters of supple spice, apples and subdued cinammon, peachy elements and sweet smelling clovey punch. Straight onto the palate with crisp apple and nectarine flavours, heightened profiles of rich cashew and toasty, yeasty brioche, simple almond characters with complexities of mint, confectioned citrus and vanilla. This wine is fresh and appealing, florid and tangy at the finish, it lingers... Read more »

"Smooth velvety bubbles and raspberry flavours"

"Fresh and fruity"

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"Fashioned from grapes grown to some of France's most exquisite winegrowing districts, Cuvée Veuve du Verney has been awarded many accolades and medals throughout it's illustrious history. Fresh and fruity on the nose complemented by smooth, velvety bubbles and raspberry and red fruit flavours on the palate. Enjoy this wine as an aperitif or with dessert."

Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness

Gold Medal & Trophy: NZIWS 20116

5 stars & top 10: Cuisine Magazine 2010

Dry with a fine zesty bead, this stunning Champagne is rich, savoury and malty with an expressive toastiness, increasing nougat sweetness and an enduring rose petal nuance. NZIWS Judges

Pale gold in color with a fine mousse, the wine is aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is well balanced and shows great finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir gives the wine richness and a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Côte... Read more »

“Highly enjoyable rosé... juicy and lively with smooth texture and a lingering, succulent finish”

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

X STARS: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

“A highly enjoyable rosé, showing fragrant aromas of citrus, strawberry and floral characters. The palate is juicy and lively with smooth texture and a lingering succulent finish. It's beautifully balanced with plenty of appealing flavours.” – Read more »

“Bright raspberry & cherry on the nose & palate”

90 Points: The Gourmet Traveller

89 Points: Stephen Tanzer

This non vintage wine sparkles to the tune of a well balanced blend; predominantly 3-5 year old Shiraz, aged in old French oak barrels showing wonderful smooth integrated fruit and a rich weighty texture across the palate. This is blended with a touch of younger vintage Shiraz bringing ripe juicy fruit characters to the finished product.

"Vivid ruby, with a frothy mousse. Bright raspberry and cherry on the nose and palate, with... Read more »

Gold Medal: Japan Wine Challenge 2011

90/100: Wine Spectator January 2013

Real French Champagne direct from Rapeneau’s underground cellars in Epernay, France

Fresh stocks just landed, authenticity guaranteed!

Is this the Best French Champagne Deal in New Zealand?

Highly Recommended - creamy brioche aromas, rich biscuity flavours and fine bead with long-lasting bubbles

This Gold Medal-winning Champagne is an absolute beauty and unbelievable value at under $30. Complex, fine and elegant, the wine was left... Read more »

"a delightful and charming sparkling wine with appealing citrus and stonefruit characters"

Best Value Sparkling: Wine NZ Magazine, Summer 2010/11

4 sTARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Silver Medal: New World Wine Awards 2011

"This is a delightful and charming sparkling wine with appealing citrus and stonefruit characters with a touch of sweetness.  It’s easy-flowing on the  palate showing nicely balanced acidity leading to a lingering crisp finish.  Well... Read more »

“Fruity & fresh sparkling rosé that tingles in the mouth”

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“Pretty in pink, this is an easy-drinking, softly flavoured bubbly with ripe cherry and strawberry notes together with a touch of citrus tang. The palate is nicely balanced and with fruity with a clean crisp finish. An attractive rose sparkling wine for any occasion.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Heralding from Casella Estates in Riverina, NSW, Australia, [ yellow tail ] has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry... Read more »

“Lightly fizzy, and as pretty as a picture”

BEST MUSCAT & DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: San Francisco International Wine Competition 2011

Blue Gold Medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2012

Heralding from Casella Estates in Riverina, NSW, Australia, [ yellow tail ] has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry – and has been named Australia’s most powerful family owned wine brand for 2 years running! 

[yellow tail] Moscato is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards. The fruit is harvested cool at night to retain maximum... Read more »

"classic stonefruit fruit and gooseberry flavours with a crisp, clean finish"

The Sileni Hawke’s Bay Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc has classic stonefruit fruit and gooseberry flavours with a crisp, clean finish. Drink young, fresh and chilled.

Great as an aperitif, or try it with seafood or hors d’oeuvres.

Our super premium range for everyday drinking. The Cellar Selection range is based on rich, soft and approachable hand-crafted wines. They are made for early enjoyment, but may be cellared with confidence.

"fruit driven style with a fine bead and fresh melon and apple flavours"

The Sileni Sparkling Brut NV is a fruit driven style with a fine bead and fresh melon and apple flavours on the palate. It is a clean and refreshing wine that should be well chilled before serving. The soft, luscious, berry fruit flavours of Merlot provide the basis of this wine. The Sparkling Rosé is made in an aromatic, fruit driven style with light tannins.

Excellent as an aperitif or with oysters and other seafood.

Our super premium range for everyday drinking. The Cellar Selection range is based on rich, soft and approachable hand-crafted wines. The Sileni Sparkling Brut NV is made for early enjoyment.

"raspberry and stonefruit, and a fresh, mouthfilling palate"

The Sileni Sparkling Rose is a bright ruby colour, with aromas of raspberry and stonefruit, and a fresh, mouthfilling palate. Drink young and well chilled.

An excellent aperitif or delicious with canapés and seafood.

Our super premium range for everyday drinking. The Cellar Selection range is based on rich, soft and approachable hand-crafted wines. The Sileni Sparkling Rose is made for early
enjoyment.

"UNBELIEVEABLE VALUE, guaranteed to impress!"

Mellow and complex, this Pinot Noir dominated Champagne is packed with mouthfilling orchard-fruit flavours and a rich butter-cream finish. Finesse and an extraordinary depth of flavour are the hallmarks of Champagne Delacoste.

Don't be fooled by the price! This extraordinary value Champagne made for us by Champagne Lanson, its consistency and quality for the price make this surely the best Champagne deal in the country.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Sam Kim - The Wine Orbit

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des vin du Val de Loire

GOLD MEDAL: Concours des Grands Vins de France

GOLD MEDAL: Indiana International Wine Show

"This classic Loire Valley wine boasts honey, lemon and toast aromas with a fine, delicate palate and clean finish. ...Bouvet has a surprising touch of class", Paul Tudor MW Metro Magazine

Champagne quality at a fraction of the price. Bouvet Brut is regarded as the finest expression of sparkling wine from the Loire Valley in France. It is one of France's oldest... Read more »

"passionfruit, blackcurrant and grapefruit enlivened with bubbles"

4 STARS / 87 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

“Lively and zesty, the bouquet shows lifted aromas of passion fruit, feijoa and herbaceous characters. It's juicy and intense, as you'd expect from a good savvy, with plenty of sparkle to add extra freshness. It's very well priced for everyday enjoyment.” At its best: now to 2014. 13% Zork cork. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2012.

Sourced from a variety of sites throughout the Marlborough region this Sauvignon Blanc Bubbles is light bodied showing flavours of passionfruit, blackcurrant and grapefruit enlivened with bubbles. Well balanced acidity ensure a... Read more »

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"If a wine could ever make you want to pull the top down on your ‘68 Ferrari convertible, rip off the rearview mirror and take off, this is it"

100/100 Points: Wine and Spirits USA

98 Points: WINE ENTHUSIAST  December 2008

97 Points: THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD  3 February 2009

97 Points & Penguin Best Vintage Champagne: THE PENGUIN GOOD AUSTRALIAN WINE GUIDE 2009

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many discriminating palates have embraced Veuve du Vernay as their favourite French sparkling 

Gold Medal: Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles 2009

A fine bead and persistent mouuse. Tres French and lively on the nose, bouquets of good dry crunchy fruit with characters of supple spice, apples and subdued cinammon, peachy elements and sweet smelling clovey punch. Straight onto the palate with crisp apple and nectarine flavours, heightened profiles of rich cashew and toasty, yeasty brioche, simple almond characters with complexities of mint, confectioned citrus and vanilla. This wine is fresh and appealing, florid and tangy at the finish, it lingers with long... Read more »

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"both modern and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic"

90 Points: WineSpectator

90 Points: Robert Parker

90 Points: Wines & Spirits

"From the outset, Brut Premier affirms its personality and seduction: the texture is full and generous and, in a fairly unexpected way, integrates characteristics of maturity associated with fruitier and more refreshing notes. The wine has a fresh festive finesse… “In the mouth, the... Read more »

Highly Recommended: Decanter Magazine

91/100: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

A blend, primarily, of first pressings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, fermented at low temperature to retain fresh fruit aromas and flavours. During the second fermentation the bottles were traditionally hand-riddled, and after disgorgement, cellared for two years. This is a top-class champagne, with an expressive floral bouquet embellished by brioche nuances and a precisely defined palate with a silky mousse. Stylish, elegant and finely poised.

Christian Pol Roger - the Champagne business is all about personality. "Tradition here is to talk of the captain, not the boat. In Bordeaux, wine comes... Read more »

Gold mEDAL: NZIWS 2010

Blue Gold mEDAL:  Sydney Top 100

Gold Medal: Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles

"Light, copper-tinted pink color. Fresh, brisk, understate aromas of wild strawberry, lemon cream and toast. Supple and surprisingly gentle on the palate, with red berry and brioche qualities along with a touch of seashell. This holds together nicely through the fresh, almost racy finish". Stephen Tanzer - IWC

One of the oldest Champagne houses, Lanson was founded in 1760 by Francois Delamoite, a magistrate from Reims. His son, Nicolas-Louis, a... Read more »

Gold Medal:  NZIWS 2010

Blue Gold Medal: Sydney Top 100 2007

Gold Medal & Top 100: Sydney Top 100 2005,2004 & 2001

Yellow-gold. Pungent pear and white peach aromas are deepened by toasty lees and buttery brioche. Plump fruit flavors are given a jolt on the back by zesty acidity, which carries into the finish. Lovely stuff.

Founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. Lanson harvests its grapes from 800 acres of the most prestigious vineyards in Champagne,... Read more »

5 Stars: Cuisine Magazine

Gold Medal: IWS 2009

Gold Medal: Liquorland Top100 2009

Trophy: International Wine Challenge 2008

The nose is reminiscent of a bright, fresh morning during early Spring. Notes of citrus fruits, Granny Smith apple and subtle hints of warm toastiness follow spring blossoms such as hawthorn. The palate is lively and fresh, with more mature notes of pine-apple, nutmeg, white pepper and oriental zest.

"A fabulous bubbly for any occasion"

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An elegant nose displaying citrus, floral and subtle yeasty characters. It's refreshing and lively on the palate showing soft texture, bright acidity and a lovely crisp finish. A delicately flavoured sparking with immense drinkability. A fabulous bubbly for any occasion". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

International gold medal winner, Grandin has previously been rated by Wine Spectator... Read more »

"Stylish Spanish Cava - a masterclass in elegance and finesse"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"You can see why Spanish methode traditionnelles (cava) are so popular around the world. It's charming and sleek with subtle citrus and floral characters on the nose. The palate is fine and delicate showing bright acidity and a lovely refreshing finish". Aug 2010. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Freixenet (pronounced Fresh - a - net) was founded by Pedro Ferrer in 1889 and is the largest producer of sparkling wine in the world. At the same time Freixenet are the leaders in the field of... Read more »

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“Consistent”

Gold Medal: Spiegelau International Wine Competition 2012

Gold Medal: The New Zealand International Wine Show 2012

5 STARS & BEST BUY: Cuisine Magazine, November/December Issue 2012

“Constant. That one word best described every good aspect of this relatively good low-priced Champagne. While all the big name French bubbles have had major price rises in the last decade, Lanvin has stayed consistently at this affordable price while its makers keep the quality up too. Fresh, crisp and yeasty with... Read more »

"Not all of the great bubbly is produced in Champagne... and here's proof from Burgundy"

"the best budget bubbly sampled this season" Jo Burzynska, Viva 2010

Gold Medal: Vinalies Internationales

Gold medal: Effervescents du Monde

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully elegant nose showing lemon/lime, chalk and subtle... Read more »

"a masterclass in elegance and finesse"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is smoother and fruitier than Cordon Negro with lovely stonefruit and citrus characters on the nose. The palate is rounded and delightful with silky texture leading to a pleasant crisp finish. A well balanced and appealing style suited to any occasion. Aug 2010. Sam Kim." The Wine Orbit

Freixenet (pronounced Fresh - a - net) was founded by Pedro Ferrer in 1889 and is the largest producer of sparkling wine in the world. At the same time Freixenet are the leaders in the field of Cava production. Cava is the Latin name for cave and this is where the sparkling wines from Freixenet... Read more »