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Independent and family-owned, it is still today the archetype of a great and historic House, producing top quality wines which are enjoyed throughout the world for their freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmond de Ayala, founder of the House in 1860, came from a family that had always aspired to go one step further. His ancestors bequeathed him with a sense of excellence and a taste for adventure that drove him to settle in Ay in order to learn about winemaking. From the very beginning, the House quickly became a reference both in France and overseas. As a young champagne House, Champagne AYALA owed its rapid expansion in large part to Fernand de Ayala, Edmond's younger brother, who in 1863 settled in London where he mixed with British aristocracy and introduced the House's unique flavour profile to British connoisseurs, notably with the 1865 vintage that had a very low dosage for the time. During the same period, the House was one of the founding member of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques in 1882 and also contributed to the creation of London's Benevolent Trust in 1886.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1920s were a remarkable golden age during which Champagne AYALA produced over a million bottles each year, ranking the House amongst the top brands in Champagne at the moment. Champagne AYALA was also official supplier to the royal courts of England and Spain and hired over 100 workers. The grandeur of that period is also exemplified by the rich iconography that the House inspired: the numerous advertising posters and artistic drawings from the era are the best testimonies of that splendour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a blend of the finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, Brut Majeur is the epitome of a non-vintage brut from a great, historic House. Extended ageing in our cellars and a low dosage make this wine suitable for any occasion; it is the finest ambassador for the House's freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage 3-years ageing on the lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 7g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight gold, with abundant and fine bubbles. Open and expressive nose with delicate, unveiling notes of citrus, flowers and white fruits. The palate is balanced, combining freshness and vinosity. Precise, fruity and characterised by a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331464052832,"sku":"FRANC121002","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/ayala-brut-166566.jpg?v=1752666655"},{"product_id":"ayala-rose","title":"Ayala Rose Majeur Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne AYALA is one of the longest-established champagne Houses; it has been based in Ay, at the heart of the great champagne vineyards, since it was founded over 150 years ago. Independent and family-owned, it is still today the archetype of a great and historic House, producing top quality wines which are enjoyed throughout the world for their freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmond de Ayala, founder of the House in 1860, came from a family that had always aspired to go one step further. His ancestors bequeathed him with a sense of excellence and a taste for adventure that drove him to settle in Ay in order to learn about winemaking. From the very beginning, the House quickly became a reference both in France and overseas. As a young champagne House, Champagne AYALA owed its rapid expansion in large part to Fernand de Ayala, Edmond's younger brother, who in 1863 settled in London where he mixed with British aristocracy and introduced the House's unique flavour profile to British connoisseurs, notably with the 1865 vintage that had a very low dosage for the time. During the same period, the House was one of the founding member of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques in 1882 and also contributed to the creation of London's Benevolent Trust in 1886.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1920s were a remarkable golden age during which Champagne AYALA produced over a million bottles each year, ranking the House amongst the top brands in Champagne at the moment. Champagne AYALA was also official supplier to the royal courts of England and Spain and hired over 100 workers. The grandeur of that period is also exemplified by the rich iconography that the House inspired: the numerous advertising posters and artistic drawings from the era are the best testimonies of that splendour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose Majeur is the perfect embodiment of the originality and finesse of the House's wines. Made predominantly from Chardonnay it is crafted with the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir from the best crus of the Montagne de Reims. A low dosage enables it to express the House style, both feminine and generous, with great elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage 3-years ageing on the lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 7g\/litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale, with a delicate pink hue. The nose is charming, generous and open. It reveals aromas of red berries (strawberries and raspberries) and vine peaches. The palate is light yet expressive. It shows great freshness due to the high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend. Notes of red gooseberries and raspberries, with a lengthy and voluptuous finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331464020064,"sku":"FRANC121005","price":50.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/ayala-rose-420363.jpg?v=1700140875"},{"product_id":"ayala-blanc-de-blancs-2012","title":"Ayala A\/18 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne AYALA is one of the longest-established champagne Houses; it has been based in Ay, at the heart of the great champagne vineyards, since it was founded over 150 years ago. Independent and family-owned, it is still today the archetype of a great and historic House, producing top quality wines which are enjoyed throughout the world for their freshness and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmond de Ayala, founder of the House in 1860, came from a family that had always aspired to go one step further. His ancestors bequeathed him with a sense of excellence and a taste for adventure that drove him to settle in Ay in order to learn about winemaking. From the very beginning, the House quickly became a reference both in France and overseas. As a young champagne House, Champagne AYALA owed its rapid expansion in large part to Fernand de Ayala, Edmond's younger brother, who in 1863 settled in London where he mixed with British aristocracy and introduced the House's unique flavour profile to British connoisseurs, notably with the 1865 vintage that had a very low dosage for the time. During the same period, the House was one of the founding member of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques in 1882 and also contributed to the creation of London's Benevolent Trust in 1886.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1920s were a remarkable golden age during which Champagne AYALA produced over a million bottles each year, ranking the House amongst the top brands in Champagne at the moment. Champagne AYALA was also official supplier to the royal courts of England and Spain and hired over 100 workers. The grandeur of that period is also exemplified by the rich iconography that the House inspired: the numerous advertising posters and artistic drawings from the era are the best testimonies of that splendour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala Blanc de Blancs is produced in small quantities in exceptional years only and fully expresses the superb calibre of great Chardonnay from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs. After 6 years of ageing in the cellars, remarkable minerality and low dosage make this an outstanding wine that can accompany a variety of flavoursome dishes including poultry and fish, or be served on its own to celebrate a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 6 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognizable by its both pure and creamy style, Le Blanc de Blancs is a genuine ode to Chardonnay.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe emblematic vintage of the House.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant and contemporary, this prestigious cuvée flourishes in a special bottle, promoting the development of the organoleptic profile during the 6 years of aging on lees in the cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, light yellow in colour, with very fine and abundant bubbles. Delicate aromas, but very expressive, the nose features a great aromatic freshness, with notes of lemon, white fruits, yellow plums and frangipani. Right from the start, the palate is light, yet voluptuous and vibrant, showing a silky texture with a touch of raciness. It features notes of citrus fruit and white flowers, culminating in a long finish, tightly wound on a pure line of the chalky minerality that Cote des Blancs is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463987296,"sku":"FRANC121060","price":83.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/ayala-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-228320.jpg?v=1700140875"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-brut-rose","title":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Champagne, situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay, is a Champagne house that has been family-owned for 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began in 1818 when Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon founded a Champagne House that was above all conscious of the excellence of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, every member of the Billecart family has been committed to perpetuate the family tradition through standing by the immutable oath: Give priority to quality, strive for excellence'. Proof of this eternal demand: the family garden at the BILLECART-SALMON estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garden was redesigned in 1926 in a French style under the guidance of Charles Roland-Billecart. The idea of his project was to create a garden at the heart of the village, enclosed by walls surrounded by lime trees primed in to a canopy, with boxwood embroidery, lawns and flowerbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garden was kept in this style until 1999, when a storm destroyed the remaining old trees, leaving only one chestnut tree soon to be 200 years old. Francois Roland-Billecart, therefore decided to enlarge his grandfather's garden by adjoining the part of it that had stayed out of sight. He entrusted this project to his sister Veronique Roland-Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the foundation of the House of BILLECART-SALMON in 1818 until now, each generation has invested in the preservation of this garden. Furthermore the family has thrown itself in to modernising the art of their wine making descended from nearly two centuries of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background of the best champenois tradition, the House of BILLECART-SALMON sways between excellence and demand, keen to convey their love of champagne whilst cultivating a certain amount of mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production secrets and the vinification method of this cuvee go back to the origins of the House of BILLECART-SALMON and have been handed down for seven generations. The Brut Rose is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled fz19 decal-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 40% Chardonnay sourced from the best Crus in the Champagne region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 30 % Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 30% Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Epernay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Dosage : 9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Vinification in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 40% reserve wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Ageing on lees : 36 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pale and bright pink colour is adorned with warm glints of gold and its delicate slowly rising bubbles give it a persistent mousse. This cuvee unveils a subtle aroma leading to an elegant, delicate bouquet of fine notes of red fruits and zest of citrus fruits. Its special method of vinification gives this cuvee a light, elegant flavour, followed by a fresh finish with a taste of raspberry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463725152,"sku":"FRANC121010","price":97.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/FRANC121010.jpg?v=1684584564"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois","title":"Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Champagne, situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay, is a Champagne house that has been family-owned for 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began in 1818 when Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon founded a Champagne House that was above all conscious of the excellence of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, every member of the Billecart family has been committed to perpetuate the family tradition through standing by the immutable oath: Give priority to quality, strive for excellence'. Proof of this eternal demand: the family garden at the BILLECART-SALMON estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garden was redesigned in 1926 in a French style under the guidance of Charles Roland-Billecart. The idea of his project was to create a garden at the heart of the village, enclosed by walls surrounded by lime trees primed in to a canopy, with boxwood embroidery, lawns and flowerbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garden was kept in this style until 1999, when a storm destroyed the remaining old trees, leaving only one chestnut tree soon to be 200 years old. Francois Roland-Billecart, therefore decided to enlarge his grandfather's garden by adjoining the part of it that had stayed out of sight. He entrusted this project to his sister Veronique Roland-Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the foundation of the House of BILLECART-SALMON in 1818 until now, each generation has invested in the preservation of this garden. Furthermore the family has thrown itself in to modernising the art of their wine making descended from nearly two centuries of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background of the best champenois tradition, the House of BILLECART-SALMON sways between excellence and demand, keen to convey their love of champagne whilst cultivating a certain amount of mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional cuvee was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House's founder. It results from the blending of grands crus from the classified Cote des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir). Its vinification, partially in traditional oak casks, underpins the generous character of this fine, elegant and rich wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dib tal fz19 decal-text\"\u003e• 83% Grands Crus and 17% Premiers Crus:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dib tal fz19 decal-text\"\u003e• 60% Pinot Noir from the Premiers and Grands crus of the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne ( Aÿ, Verzenay et Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dib tal fz19 decal-text\"\u003e• 40% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Mesnil, Chouilly, Cramant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n• Dosage: 2.9 g\/l\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e• 17% vinified in oak barrels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e• Partial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e• Ageing potential: more than 150 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e• Available formats: bottle and magnum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e• Ageing on lees: 10 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely colour of sparkling yellow gold veiled in soft golden reflections. This very luminous and intense visual perception gives to the effervescence a rising of fine-cut bubbles. All the richness and subtlety of an aromatic curve enhances the maturity of the delicious fruit. Fine notes of praline from lightly roasted dried fruit (almonds, dried dates and grilled chestnuts), refined by the floral and sensory elegance of a touch of infusion (Lime-tree, Verbena). The balance of a tension controlled by the blossoming of the wine (caramelised stonefruit, light tobacco) and embodied by the line of noble biscuity flavours. A truly unique and personal character showing real vinosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463692384,"sku":"FRANC121011","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-nicolas-francois-464656.jpg?v=1700141069"},{"product_id":"bollinger-grand-annee","title":"Bollinger La Grand Annee Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family with a brilliant destiny. A great soldier who shone during the American War of Independence, he inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Ay area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger \u0026amp; Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bollinger married Louise-Charlotte, daughter of Athanase, in 1837. In time their sons, Joseph and then Georges, took over the business. From the phylloxera crisis to the turmoil of the Great War, they were to face some of the House's greatest challenges. Under the guidance of the two brothers, Bollinger nonetheless gained great renown and extended its vineyards considerably. In 1920 Jacques Bollinger, son of Georges, found himself at the helm of the House: a weighty burden for a 24-year old. He faced the challenge with courage, aided by his cousins Pierre and then Yves Moret de Rocheprise; for the strength of Bollinger also lies in its powerful family ties. Sophisticated, cultivated and a fluent English-speaker, Jacques increased Bollinger's prominence across the Channel. He guided the House with great wisdom through the difficult years of recession and the Second World War, and as Mayor of Ay he was committed to protecting his village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Elisabeth Bollinger (born Law de Lauriston-Boubers) married Jacques in 1923, she was also to become passionately involved with the House's destiny. She was only 42 when she lost her husband at the height of the war. Without hesitation and with great dignity she stepped in to take up the torch. Madame Jacques\", as she was known within the House, threw herself heart and soul into her new role. During her many visits abroad her natural grace and charm worked wonders. Cheerful and witty, Madame Bollinger was nonetheless a formidable strategist. A dauntless businesswoman, she was also highly perfectionist and would tolerate nothing short of excellence. She was always ready to innovate, and was the driving force behind the highly original Bollinger R.D. cuvee. The familiar image of her cycling through the vineyards is imprinted in everyone's memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith her customary common sense, Madame Bollinger gathered around her those family members who were most able to follow in her footsteps. Firstly she taught Claude d'Hautefeuille, her niece's husband, the ins and outs of the House. In 1950 he became a Director and launched an ambitious modernisation programme whilst respecting Bollinger's quality requirements. Madame Bollinger appointed him Chairman in 1971 but remained closely involved until her death six years later. Madame Bollinger's nephew, Christian Bizot, took over from Claude in 1978. A great traveller, like his Aunt Lily before him he made a point of meeting with sommeliers, restaurant owners and wine merchants to promote the House's wines. A great Chairman, he was well known for his outspokenness and informality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 it was none other than the great-great-grandson of founder Joseph Bollinger who was to become head of the House. After starting his career in Chili, Ghislain de Montgolfier continued to develop the House with the pursuit of excellence as a guiding light. He continues to maintain a policy of voluntarily limiting amounts produced to increase quality, while remaining true to the Bollinger spirit. A tireless worker, Ghislain has a great sense of humour and combines scientific rigour with enthusiasm for success. In 2007 his technical expertise led him to be elected as head of the Board of the Union des Maisons de Champagne and co-chairman of the Comite Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, for the first time in its history, the House placed its future into the care of a Chairman who was not a family member. Their choice fell on Jerome Philipon, originally from the Champagne region, who had led an impressive career with large industrial groups. The choice might be unexpected - but Bollinger has never hesitated to reject conformity for the good of the House and its wines! With the Bollinger family's support, Jerome Philipon has extended his predecessor's programme of modernisation and investment. With him, the House has continued to preserve its traditional expertise while incorporating the best of new technologies for the future development of the brand, both in terms of quality and commercial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph\"\u003eLa Grande Année is the very embodiment of an exceptional, timeless champagne. Artisanal savoir-faire is at the heart of its production. One such artisanal technique is vinification, which takes place in oak barrels that are around 20 years old. This helps the wine develop complex aromas, and, thanks to micro-oxygenation, lends an extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003eAt Bollinger, the 2014 vintage gave rise to a precise, fine and complex wine thanks to its minerality and exceptional intensity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003eThe 2014 vintage was the product of a year of mixed fortunes.\u003cbr\u003eA rainy autumn and winter were followed by two very dry and sunny months. Then summer, and particularly August, saw markedly cold weather. However, the quality of the grapes was preserved, and the musts had a wonderful balance of maturity and acidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-4293dd2d=\"\" class=\"wine-assembly__text__description\"\u003eLa Grande Année 2014 is an assembly of 19 crus, mostly in Aÿ and Verzenay for the 61% Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the 39% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-4293dd2d=\"\" class=\"wine-assembly__text__description\"\u003eFermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-4293dd2d=\"\" class=\"wine-assembly__text__description\"\u003e6 grams dosage per litre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\" class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts delicate colour and golden reflections are a sign of the wine's maturity and Bollinger's wine-making methods. Great complexity; honey, gingerbread and cinnamon aromas; subtle notes of dried fruits (hazelnut) and dried flowers (lime blossom). A mature, supple and full wine with a long finish. Pastry, candied orange and ripe fruit flavours with subtle notes of woodland and vanilla. 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He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger \u0026amp; Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bollinger married Louise-Charlotte, daughter of Athanase, in 1837. In time their sons, Joseph and then Georges, took over the business. From the phylloxera crisis to the turmoil of the Great War, they were to face some of the House's greatest challenges. Under the guidance of the two brothers, Bollinger nonetheless gained great renown and extended its vineyards considerably. In 1920 Jacques Bollinger, son of Georges, found himself at the helm of the House: a weighty burden for a 24-year old. He faced the challenge with courage, aided by his cousins Pierre and then Yves Moret de Rocheprise; for the strength of Bollinger also lies in its powerful family ties. Sophisticated, cultivated and a fluent English-speaker, Jacques increased Bollinger's prominence across the Channel. He guided the House with great wisdom through the difficult years of recession and the Second World War, and as Mayor of Ay he was committed to protecting his village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Elisabeth Bollinger (born Law de Lauriston-Boubers) married Jacques in 1923, she was also to become passionately involved with the House's destiny. She was only 42 when she lost her husband at the height of the war. Without hesitation and with great dignity she stepped in to take up the torch. Madame Jacques\", as she was known within the House, threw herself heart and soul into her new role. During her many visits abroad her natural grace and charm worked wonders. Cheerful and witty, Madame Bollinger was nonetheless a formidable strategist. A dauntless businesswoman, she was also highly perfectionist and would tolerate nothing short of excellence. She was always ready to innovate, and was the driving force behind the highly original Bollinger R.D. cuvee. The familiar image of her cycling through the vineyards is imprinted in everyone's memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith her customary common sense, Madame Bollinger gathered around her those family members who were most able to follow in her footsteps. Firstly she taught Claude d'Hautefeuille, her niece's husband, the ins and outs of the House. In 1950 he became a Director and launched an ambitious modernisation programme whilst respecting Bollinger's quality requirements. Madame Bollinger appointed him Chairman in 1971 but remained closely involved until her death six years later. Madame Bollinger's nephew, Christian Bizot, took over from Claude in 1978. A great traveller, like his Aunt Lily before him he made a point of meeting with sommeliers, restaurant owners and wine merchants to promote the House's wines. A great Chairman, he was well known for his outspokenness and informality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 it was none other than the great-great-grandson of founder Joseph Bollinger who was to become head of the House. After starting his career in Chili, Ghislain de Montgolfier continued to develop the House with the pursuit of excellence as a guiding light. He continues to maintain a policy of voluntarily limiting amounts produced to increase quality, while remaining true to the Bollinger spirit. A tireless worker, Ghislain has a great sense of humour and combines scientific rigour with enthusiasm for success. In 2007 his technical expertise led him to be elected as head of the Board of the Union des Maisons de Champagne and co-chairman of the Comite Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, for the first time in its history, the House placed its future into the care of a Chairman who was not a family member. Their choice fell on Jerome Philipon, originally from the Champagne region, who had led an impressive career with large industrial groups. The choice might be unexpected - but Bollinger has never hesitated to reject conformity for the good of the House and its wines! With the Bollinger family's support, Jerome Philipon has extended his predecessor's programme of modernisation and investment. With him, the House has continued to preserve its traditional expertise while incorporating the best of new technologies for the future development of the brand, both in terms of quality and commercial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8-9g dosage per litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA golden colour, distinctive of black grape varieties; very fine bubbles. A beautiful aromatic complexity; ripe fruit and spicy aromas; hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity; bubbles like velvet; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463659616,"sku":"FRANC121014","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/FRANC121014.jpg?v=1769697586"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-brut-sous-bois","title":"Billecart-Salmon le Brut Sous Bois Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Champagne, situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay, is a Champagne house that has been family-owned for 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began in 1818 when Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon founded a Champagne House that was above all conscious of the excellence of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, every member of the Billecart family has been committed to perpetuate the family tradition through standing by the immutable oath: Give priority to quality, strive for excellence'. Proof of this eternal demand: the family garden at the BILLECART-SALMON estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garden was redesigned in 1926 in a French style under the guidance of Charles Roland-Billecart. The idea of his project was to create a garden at the heart of the village, enclosed by walls surrounded by lime trees primed in to a canopy, with boxwood embroidery, lawns and flowerbeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garden was kept in this style until 1999, when a storm destroyed the remaining old trees, leaving only one chestnut tree soon to be 200 years old. Francois Roland-Billecart, therefore decided to enlarge his grandfather's garden by adjoining the part of it that had stayed out of sight. He entrusted this project to his sister Veronique Roland-Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the foundation of the House of BILLECART-SALMON in 1818 until now, each generation has invested in the preservation of this garden. Furthermore the family has thrown itself in to modernising the art of their wine making descended from nearly two centuries of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background of the best champenois tradition, the House of BILLECART-SALMON sways between excellence and demand, keen to convey their love of champagne whilst cultivating a certain amount of mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique cuvee, entirely vinified in oak, is respectfully composed of the three champenois grape varieties. It totally masters the art of blending by renewing the ancestral spirit and savoir-faire of the original Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 col-md-3 tal margin-top-no-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled fz19 decal-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Composed of the three Champenois grape varieties in equal proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Dosage : 7g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Vinification and ageing take place in oak casks at low temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Partial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• From 30% to 35% reserve wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Ageing on lees: 6 to 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous bead of persistent fine bubbles. There is an olfactory impact due to the richness of harmonious expressions (dry fruits, fresh citrus and white fruits) coupled with finely buttered seductive notes. A defined aromatic undertone which expresses the mature complexity linked to the vinification in oak barrels. The caressing and refreshing texture enhances the creamy sensation, dominated by a beautiful bracing vivacity. A burst of flavours (notes of grilled brioche, toffee) thanks to the distinguished power and maturity which is a mark of the great wines of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463594080,"sku":"FRANC121052","price":97.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-brut-sous-bois-132913.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-vintage","title":"Billecart-Salmon Vintage Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Champagne, situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay, is a Champagne house that has been family-owned for 200 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began in 1818 when Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon founded a Champagne House that was above all conscious of the excellence of its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, every member of the Billecart family has been committed to perpetuate the family tradition through standing by the immutable oath: Give priority to quality, strive for excellence'. 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Furthermore the family has thrown itself in to modernising the art of their wine making descended from nearly two centuries of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background of the best champenois tradition, the House of BILLECART-SALMON sways between excellence and demand, keen to convey their love of champagne whilst cultivating a certain amount of mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect harmonious blending leaving a strong dominance of Grands Crus Pinot Noir, and completed by the elegance and the minerality of the Chardonnay. Extra Brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-offset-2 margin-top-no-responsive col-md-3 tal\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled fz19 decal-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 100% Grands crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay \/ Origins: Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Dosage : 1.9 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Vinification in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Partial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Ageing on lees: 64 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden yellow hue, underlined by an abundant and energetic effervescence. Sparkling and luminous, a shining ensemble, giving its full measure to visual pleasure. Delicious intensity of mature crunchy fruit with an elegant and harmonious character (orchard fruit, citrus fruit and biscuity). A pure and nuanced sensorial development brought from notes of gourmet pastries (buttery, warm madeleines). Beautiful definition with a controlled aromatic expression, equipped with a refreshing and refined complexity. A richness of flavours and pleasure (white stone fruit, fresh quince) amplified by a precise vinification and slow rising creamy mousse. The wine offers body, power and depth. 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Maturity touched with floral freshness for this cuvee that breathes aromas of fresh fruit and ripe pears. A full and accurate flavour combined with a fine freshness and a rich bouquet bear witness to the ageing of this cuvee in the House's traditional cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463463008,"sku":"FRANC121008","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-215418.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"pol-roger-brut-reserve","title":"Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003ePol Roger made his first sale of wine in January 1849. Family circumstances forced him to set up a business his father, a notary, had contracted an incurable disease and could no longer carry on his practice. The customer was a merchant in Ay, the native village of Pol Roger. The firm developed rapidly. From Ay, it moved to Epernay in 1851. As early as 1855, Pol began to favor production of brut Champagne. He knew that this was the type of Champagne which the English preferred. By 1899, when its founder died, the brand has acquired an enviable amount of recognition. It had only taken about thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rogers lived in Ay, a village famous for its vineyards, lying at the foot of the Montagne de Reims. Pol Roger was only 18 when, on 2nd January 1849, he made his first sale of wine. Circumstances obliged him to take such an initiative : his father, a notary, contracted an incurable disease and had to give up his practice. The family settled in Epernay in 1851, where the firm would be able to develop. When Pol Roger died of pneumonia in 1899, his two sons were ready to take over from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 23rd February 1900, a disaster occurred: Part of the cellars and the buildings collapsed. Five hundred casks and one and a half million bottles were lost. By this time, Pol Roger's sons, Maurice and Georges, were in charge of the firm. A show of solidarity together with brothers determination enabled the firm to overcome this catastrophe. Exports progressed and many crowned heads became customers of the brand. The top restaurants on the Champs-Elysees were serving Pol Roger, but the First World War was to bring this expansion to a halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice and Georges Roger took over from their father, Pol. They has worked alongside him since the age of 18. The two brothers' determination enabled the firm to overcome a catastrophe, when in February 1900, the cellars collapsed. In that same year, they obtained the right to change their family name to Pol-Roger, as a tribute to their father. The Pol-Rogers were active participants in viti-vinicultural organisations and other professional associations. In 1912, Maurice was elected Mayor of Epernay. He acted in an exemplary fashion during the German occupation of the town in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProhibition in the United States and the Russian Revolution made export more difficult. Yet Pol Roger Champagne was present in more and more countries, and the firm's expansion continued. The founding family's direct control over the firm helped it to maintain its identity as it grew. Then came the crisis of 1929 which rendered the economic situation difficult. When the Germans occupied France during the Second World War, the production and the buying of Champagne were controlled by the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair of brothers, Maurice and Georges, proved very successful. Maurice was the voice of the firm, taking care of its public relations, sales and marketing. Georges was the nose, sometimes described as the taster-in-chief, looking after the making of the Champagne. The latter was also in charge of the financial management. The year 1927, with the arrival of Jacques, Maurice's son, heralded the arrival of a third generation in the firm. In the 40s, Odette Pol-Roger, became friends with Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emblematic figure of Winston Churchill left his mark on the post-war period. This British statesman was an unwavering client of the Maison Pol Roger: The most delightful address in the world, he declared. It was in 1955 that a general improvement in sales could be felt. The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage Rose was launched. A few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvee Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. The previous year, the United States had become the biggest export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Pol-Roger passed away in 1950, Maurice in 1959. The third and fourth generations of the family began to run the company. Jacques and Jean were at the controls, assisted by Christian de Billy (Maurice Pol-Roger's grandson). In 1963, Christian Pol-Roger arrived to strengthen this collegial management. The first member of the fifth generation entered the business in 1988: Hubert de Billy, son of Christian, became Sales Manager for France. Patrice Noyelle, who is not a member of the founding family, joined the management team in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm adopted a more aggressive sales strategy, with new importers representing the brand in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Significant changes were made in the winery, which underwent complete renovation, in a constant quest for better quality. The enlargement of the premises and the installation of new stainless steel vats was completed in 2004. 2001 saw the launching of a new cuvee called \"Rich\", which is almost a demi-sec. In that same year, the logo and the bottle were redesigned in order to bring more elegance and distinction. In 2007 the house launched the cuvee \"Pure\", Extra Brut, to offer new another style to the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team was composed of Christian Pol-Roger, in charge of exports, Hubert de Billy, presiding over sales in France and marketing, Patrice Noyelle, the Chief Executive. The supervisory committee comprised Aymar le Roux, Christian de Billy, and Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Director). In 2006, Laurent d'Harcourt joined the company as Export Manager while Christian Pol-Roger integrated the supervisory committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2013 Laurent d'Harcourt succeeded Patrice Noyelle and takes over the position of President of the Board of Directors. Laurent joined Pol Roger in 2006 as an Export Director, to replace Christian Pol-Roger, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in June 2008. Laurent d'Harcourt and Hubert de Billy (member of the Board of Directors) are supported by an experienced management team: Dominique Petit (Cellar Master), Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Manager), Isabelle Gautier (Financial Director) and Hugues Romagnan (Export Director).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 9g per litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay 34%, Pinot Meunier 33%, Pinot Noir 33%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing: Minimum of 3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the champagne is dominated by white flowers, green apple, brioche and a trace of minerality. 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He knew that this was the type of Champagne which the English preferred. By 1899, when its founder died, the brand has acquired an enviable amount of recognition. It had only taken about thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rogers lived in Ay, a village famous for its vineyards, lying at the foot of the Montagne de Reims. Pol Roger was only 18 when, on 2nd January 1849, he made his first sale of wine. Circumstances obliged him to take such an initiative : his father, a notary, contracted an incurable disease and had to give up his practice. The family settled in Epernay in 1851, where the firm would be able to develop. When Pol Roger died of pneumonia in 1899, his two sons were ready to take over from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 23rd February 1900, a disaster occurred: Part of the cellars and the buildings collapsed. Five hundred casks and one and a half million bottles were lost. By this time, Pol Roger's sons, Maurice and Georges, were in charge of the firm. A show of solidarity together with brothers determination enabled the firm to overcome this catastrophe. Exports progressed and many crowned heads became customers of the brand. The top restaurants on the Champs-Elysees were serving Pol Roger, but the First World War was to bring this expansion to a halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice and Georges Roger took over from their father, Pol. They has worked alongside him since the age of 18. The two brothers' determination enabled the firm to overcome a catastrophe, when in February 1900, the cellars collapsed. In that same year, they obtained the right to change their family name to Pol-Roger, as a tribute to their father. The Pol-Rogers were active participants in viti-vinicultural organisations and other professional associations. In 1912, Maurice was elected Mayor of Epernay. He acted in an exemplary fashion during the German occupation of the town in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProhibition in the United States and the Russian Revolution made export more difficult. Yet Pol Roger Champagne was present in more and more countries, and the firm's expansion continued. The founding family's direct control over the firm helped it to maintain its identity as it grew. Then came the crisis of 1929 which rendered the economic situation difficult. When the Germans occupied France during the Second World War, the production and the buying of Champagne were controlled by the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair of brothers, Maurice and Georges, proved very successful. Maurice was the voice of the firm, taking care of its public relations, sales and marketing. Georges was the nose, sometimes described as the taster-in-chief, looking after the making of the Champagne. The latter was also in charge of the financial management. The year 1927, with the arrival of Jacques, Maurice's son, heralded the arrival of a third generation in the firm. In the 40s, Odette Pol-Roger, became friends with Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emblematic figure of Winston Churchill left his mark on the post-war period. This British statesman was an unwavering client of the Maison Pol Roger: The most delightful address in the world, he declared. It was in 1955 that a general improvement in sales could be felt. The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage Rose was launched. A few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvee Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. The previous year, the United States had become the biggest export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Pol-Roger passed away in 1950, Maurice in 1959. The third and fourth generations of the family began to run the company. Jacques and Jean were at the controls, assisted by Christian de Billy (Maurice Pol-Roger's grandson). In 1963, Christian Pol-Roger arrived to strengthen this collegial management. The first member of the fifth generation entered the business in 1988: Hubert de Billy, son of Christian, became Sales Manager for France. Patrice Noyelle, who is not a member of the founding family, joined the management team in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm adopted a more aggressive sales strategy, with new importers representing the brand in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Significant changes were made in the winery, which underwent complete renovation, in a constant quest for better quality. The enlargement of the premises and the installation of new stainless steel vats was completed in 2004. 2001 saw the launching of a new cuvee called \"Rich\", which is almost a demi-sec. In that same year, the logo and the bottle were redesigned in order to bring more elegance and distinction. In 2007 the house launched the cuvee \"Pure\", Extra Brut, to offer new another style to the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team was composed of Christian Pol-Roger, in charge of exports, Hubert de Billy, presiding over sales in France and marketing, Patrice Noyelle, the Chief Executive. The supervisory committee comprised Aymar le Roux, Christian de Billy, and Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Director). In 2006, Laurent d'Harcourt joined the company as Export Manager while Christian Pol-Roger integrated the supervisory committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2013 Laurent d'Harcourt succeeded Patrice Noyelle and takes over the position of President of the Board of Directors. Laurent joined Pol Roger in 2006 as an Export Director, to replace Christian Pol-Roger, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in June 2008. Laurent d'Harcourt and Hubert de Billy (member of the Board of Directors) are supported by an experienced management team: Dominique Petit (Cellar Master), Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Manager), Isabelle Gautier (Financial Director) and Hugues Romagnan (Export Director).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 34g per litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with beguiling hints of beeswax and apricot which are repeated on the palate and reinforced with notes of acacia honey. Despite the sweetness it is remarkably refreshing and the acidity cuts right through the heart of the champagne leaving the palate cleansed. This would be the perfect toast to serve with wedding cake but equally it complements tarts and crumbles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463397472,"sku":"FRANC121042","price":58.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/pol-roger-rich-484449.jpg?v=1700142744"},{"product_id":"bollinger-brut-rose","title":"Bollinger Rose Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family with a brilliant destiny. A great soldier who shone during the American War of Independence, he inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Ay area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger \u0026amp; Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bollinger married Louise-Charlotte, daughter of Athanase, in 1837. In time their sons, Joseph and then Georges, took over the business. From the phylloxera crisis to the turmoil of the Great War, they were to face some of the House's greatest challenges. Under the guidance of the two brothers, Bollinger nonetheless gained great renown and extended its vineyards considerably. In 1920 Jacques Bollinger, son of Georges, found himself at the helm of the House: a weighty burden for a 24-year old. He faced the challenge with courage, aided by his cousins Pierre and then Yves Moret de Rocheprise; for the strength of Bollinger also lies in its powerful family ties. Sophisticated, cultivated and a fluent English-speaker, Jacques increased Bollinger's prominence across the Channel. He guided the House with great wisdom through the difficult years of recession and the Second World War, and as Mayor of Ay he was committed to protecting his village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Elisabeth Bollinger (born Law de Lauriston-Boubers) married Jacques in 1923, she was also to become passionately involved with the House's destiny. She was only 42 when she lost her husband at the height of the war. Without hesitation and with great dignity she stepped in to take up the torch. Madame Jacques\", as she was known within the House, threw herself heart and soul into her new role. During her many visits abroad her natural grace and charm worked wonders. Cheerful and witty, Madame Bollinger was nonetheless a formidable strategist. A dauntless businesswoman, she was also highly perfectionist and would tolerate nothing short of excellence. She was always ready to innovate, and was the driving force behind the highly original Bollinger R.D. cuvee. The familiar image of her cycling through the vineyards is imprinted in everyone's memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith her customary common sense, Madame Bollinger gathered around her those family members who were most able to follow in her footsteps. Firstly she taught Claude d'Hautefeuille, her niece's husband, the ins and outs of the House. In 1950 he became a Director and launched an ambitious modernisation programme whilst respecting Bollinger's quality requirements. Madame Bollinger appointed him Chairman in 1971 but remained closely involved until her death six years later. Madame Bollinger's nephew, Christian Bizot, took over from Claude in 1978. A great traveller, like his Aunt Lily before him he made a point of meeting with sommeliers, restaurant owners and wine merchants to promote the House's wines. A great Chairman, he was well known for his outspokenness and informality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994 it was none other than the great-great-grandson of founder Joseph Bollinger who was to become head of the House. After starting his career in Chili, Ghislain de Montgolfier continued to develop the House with the pursuit of excellence as a guiding light. He continues to maintain a policy of voluntarily limiting amounts produced to increase quality, while remaining true to the Bollinger spirit. A tireless worker, Ghislain has a great sense of humour and combines scientific rigour with enthusiasm for success. In 2007 his technical expertise led him to be elected as head of the Board of the Union des Maisons de Champagne and co-chairman of the Comite Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, for the first time in its history, the House placed its future into the care of a Chairman who was not a family member. Their choice fell on Jerome Philipon, originally from the Champagne region, who had led an impressive career with large industrial groups. The choice might be unexpected - but Bollinger has never hesitated to reject conformity for the good of the House and its wines! With the Bollinger family's support, Jerome Philipon has extended his predecessor's programme of modernisation and investment. With him, the House has continued to preserve its traditional expertise while incorporating the best of new technologies for the future development of the brand, both in terms of quality and commercial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph\" data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\"\u003eWhen Champagne Bollinger decided to embark on making a rosé, its standards were uncompromising: it had to have freshness, of course, but also structure and elegance. Bollinger Rosé therefore falls within the same vein as Special Cuvée, with its spiced notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\" data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\"\u003eThe addition of a superb red wine from the Poirier Saint-Pierre and Montboeuf plots in Verzenay or the ones in Aÿ, worked in the same way as the vines of the legendary Côte aux Enfants plot, lends it an assertive aromatic power. It also boasts a brilliance, presence and delicate quality that are the hallmark of great blends.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\" data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\" data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBollinger Rosé is an assembly of over 85% Grand and Premier crus. It is made up of 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and 14% Meunier. The red wine acts as an agent of style, with an addition of just 5 to 6% given its power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-edito__content__info__paragraph-bis\" data-v-0d60a9cc=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 to 8 grams dosage per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze tones combined with the intense depth of a great red wine. The nobility of red berries: hints of red currant, cherry and wild strawberry A spicy touch, not unlike Special Cuvee. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the adjunction of red wine Bubbles as fine as velvet flavours of wild berries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463364704,"sku":"FRANC121058","price":80.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bollinger-rose-973902.jpg?v=1700141121"},{"product_id":"pol-roger-vintage","title":"Pol Roger Vintag Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003ePol Roger made his first sale of wine in January 1849. Family circumstances forced him to set up a business his father, a notary, had contracted an incurable disease and could no longer carry on his practice. The customer was a merchant in Ay, the native village of Pol Roger. The firm developed rapidly. From Ay, it moved to Epernay in 1851. As early as 1855, Pol began to favor production of brut Champagne. He knew that this was the type of Champagne which the English preferred. By 1899, when its founder died, the brand has acquired an enviable amount of recognition. It had only taken about thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rogers lived in Ay, a village famous for its vineyards, lying at the foot of the Montagne de Reims. Pol Roger was only 18 when, on 2nd January 1849, he made his first sale of wine. Circumstances obliged him to take such an initiative : his father, a notary, contracted an incurable disease and had to give up his practice. The family settled in Epernay in 1851, where the firm would be able to develop. When Pol Roger died of pneumonia in 1899, his two sons were ready to take over from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 23rd February 1900, a disaster occurred: Part of the cellars and the buildings collapsed. Five hundred casks and one and a half million bottles were lost. By this time, Pol Roger's sons, Maurice and Georges, were in charge of the firm. A show of solidarity together with brothers determination enabled the firm to overcome this catastrophe. Exports progressed and many crowned heads became customers of the brand. The top restaurants on the Champs-Elysees were serving Pol Roger, but the First World War was to bring this expansion to a halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice and Georges Roger took over from their father, Pol. They has worked alongside him since the age of 18. The two brothers' determination enabled the firm to overcome a catastrophe, when in February 1900, the cellars collapsed. In that same year, they obtained the right to change their family name to Pol-Roger, as a tribute to their father. The Pol-Rogers were active participants in viti-vinicultural organisations and other professional associations. In 1912, Maurice was elected Mayor of Epernay. He acted in an exemplary fashion during the German occupation of the town in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProhibition in the United States and the Russian Revolution made export more difficult. Yet Pol Roger Champagne was present in more and more countries, and the firm's expansion continued. The founding family's direct control over the firm helped it to maintain its identity as it grew. Then came the crisis of 1929 which rendered the economic situation difficult. When the Germans occupied France during the Second World War, the production and the buying of Champagne were controlled by the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair of brothers, Maurice and Georges, proved very successful. Maurice was the voice of the firm, taking care of its public relations, sales and marketing. Georges was the nose, sometimes described as the taster-in-chief, looking after the making of the Champagne. The latter was also in charge of the financial management. The year 1927, with the arrival of Jacques, Maurice's son, heralded the arrival of a third generation in the firm. In the 40s, Odette Pol-Roger, became friends with Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emblematic figure of Winston Churchill left his mark on the post-war period. This British statesman was an unwavering client of the Maison Pol Roger: The most delightful address in the world, he declared. It was in 1955 that a general improvement in sales could be felt. The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage Rose was launched. A few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvee Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. The previous year, the United States had become the biggest export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Pol-Roger passed away in 1950, Maurice in 1959. The third and fourth generations of the family began to run the company. Jacques and Jean were at the controls, assisted by Christian de Billy (Maurice Pol-Roger's grandson). In 1963, Christian Pol-Roger arrived to strengthen this collegial management. The first member of the fifth generation entered the business in 1988: Hubert de Billy, son of Christian, became Sales Manager for France. Patrice Noyelle, who is not a member of the founding family, joined the management team in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm adopted a more aggressive sales strategy, with new importers representing the brand in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Significant changes were made in the winery, which underwent complete renovation, in a constant quest for better quality. The enlargement of the premises and the installation of new stainless steel vats was completed in 2004. 2001 saw the launching of a new cuvee called \"Rich\", which is almost a demi-sec. In that same year, the logo and the bottle were redesigned in order to bring more elegance and distinction. In 2007 the house launched the cuvee \"Pure\", Extra Brut, to offer new another style to the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management team was composed of Christian Pol-Roger, in charge of exports, Hubert de Billy, presiding over sales in France and marketing, Patrice Noyelle, the Chief Executive. The supervisory committee comprised Aymar le Roux, Christian de Billy, and Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Director). In 2006, Laurent d'Harcourt joined the company as Export Manager while Christian Pol-Roger integrated the supervisory committee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2013 Laurent d'Harcourt succeeded Patrice Noyelle and takes over the position of President of the Board of Directors. Laurent joined Pol Roger in 2006 as an Export Director, to replace Christian Pol-Roger, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in June 2008. Laurent d'Harcourt and Hubert de Billy (member of the Board of Directors) are supported by an experienced management team: Dominique Petit (Cellar Master), Evelyne de Billy (Vineyard Manager), Isabelle Gautier (Financial Director) and Hugues Romagnan (Export Director).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 7g per litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Brut Vintage from Champagne Pol Roger is a delicate pale lemon. The nose is opulent in its youth displaying ripe stone fruits on the nose, candied lemon peel and grapefruit. Creamy autolytic mouth feel with a refreshing backbone of acidity. The wine has a persistence of length and character. The wine is more accessible in its youth compared to Brut Vintage 2008, but will last for the next decade and onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331463331936,"sku":"FRANC121044","price":100.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/pol-roger-vintage-834277.jpg?v=1700142471"},{"product_id":"pol-roger-cuvee-winston-churchill","title":"Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003ePol Roger made his first sale of wine in January 1849. Family circumstances forced him to set up a business his father, a notary, had contracted an incurable disease and could no longer carry on his practice. The customer was a merchant in Ay, the native village of Pol Roger. The firm developed rapidly. From Ay, it moved to Epernay in 1851. As early as 1855, Pol began to favor production of brut Champagne. He knew that this was the type of Champagne which the English preferred. By 1899, when its founder died, the brand has acquired an enviable amount of recognition. It had only taken about thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rogers lived in Ay, a village famous for its vineyards, lying at the foot of the Montagne de Reims. Pol Roger was only 18 when, on 2nd January 1849, he made his first sale of wine. Circumstances obliged him to take such an initiative : his father, a notary, contracted an incurable disease and had to give up his practice. The family settled in Epernay in 1851, where the firm would be able to develop. When Pol Roger died of pneumonia in 1899, his two sons were ready to take over from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 23rd February 1900, a disaster occurred: Part of the cellars and the buildings collapsed. Five hundred casks and one and a half million bottles were lost. By this time, Pol Roger's sons, Maurice and Georges, were in charge of the firm. A show of solidarity together with brothers determination enabled the firm to overcome this catastrophe. Exports progressed and many crowned heads became customers of the brand. The top restaurants on the Champs-Elysees were serving Pol Roger, but the First World War was to bring this expansion to a halt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice and Georges Roger took over from their father, Pol. They has worked alongside him since the age of 18. The two brothers' determination enabled the firm to overcome a catastrophe, when in February 1900, the cellars collapsed. In that same year, they obtained the right to change their family name to Pol-Roger, as a tribute to their father. The Pol-Rogers were active participants in viti-vinicultural organisations and other professional associations. In 1912, Maurice was elected Mayor of Epernay. He acted in an exemplary fashion during the German occupation of the town in 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProhibition in the United States and the Russian Revolution made export more difficult. Yet Pol Roger Champagne was present in more and more countries, and the firm's expansion continued. The founding family's direct control over the firm helped it to maintain its identity as it grew. Then came the crisis of 1929 which rendered the economic situation difficult. When the Germans occupied France during the Second World War, the production and the buying of Champagne were controlled by the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair of brothers, Maurice and Georges, proved very successful. Maurice was the voice of the firm, taking care of its public relations, sales and marketing. Georges was the nose, sometimes described as the taster-in-chief, looking after the making of the Champagne. The latter was also in charge of the financial management. The year 1927, with the arrival of Jacques, Maurice's son, heralded the arrival of a third generation in the firm. In the 40s, Odette Pol-Roger, became friends with Winston Churchill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emblematic figure of Winston Churchill left his mark on the post-war period. This British statesman was an unwavering client of the Maison Pol Roger: The most delightful address in the world, he declared. It was in 1955 that a general improvement in sales could be felt. The range of wines was enlarged, and this gave an additional impetus to the development of Pol Roger's fame. In 1961, a vintage Rose was launched. A few years later, a special vintage was born, the Cuvee Winston Churchill was born in 1975. At the same time, the firm developed and reached 201 acres in 1999. The previous year, the United States had become the biggest export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Pol-Roger passed away in 1950, Maurice in 1959. The third and fourth generations of the family began to run the company. Jacques and Jean were at the controls, assisted by Christian de Billy (Maurice Pol-Roger's grandson). In 1963, Christian Pol-Roger arrived to strengthen this collegial management. The first member of the fifth generation entered the business in 1988: Hubert de Billy, son of Christian, became Sales Manager for France. Patrice Noyelle, who is not a member of the founding family, joined the management team in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm adopted a more aggressive sales strategy, with new importers representing the brand in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Significant changes were made in the winery, which underwent complete renovation, in a constant quest for better quality. The enlargement of the premises and the installation of new stainless steel vats was completed in 2004. 2001 saw the launching of a new cuvee called \"Rich\", which is almost a demi-sec. 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Round, sweet and supple tannins on the palate with a great length. A characterful, complex blend of fruit from vineyards in both the northern and southern sectors of the appellation. The average age of the vines is now over 25 years and this is a rich, generous example of creamy, ripe Syrah. Carefully extracted tannins give fine structure. 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Libournais vintners, the Fontemoings, established a new Fronsac vineyard to rival Saint-Emilion, while the Seze family, owners for the last 100 years, restored and expanded the estate after World War I. The Merlot vines of their Fronsac vineyard can be seen from the house in its entirety as it rolls across the beautiful hill overlooking the Dordogne river. The single block vineyard covers 47 hectares (32 of which are in the Fronsac AOC), and is planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Mayne-Vieil uses permanent grass cover between the rows of vines to reduce the need for herbicide sprays and also to reduce the compaction of the soil as fewer passes by tractor are required. The increased competition for water and nutrients also reduces the vigour of the vines, thus reducing the need for green harvesting, reducing yields and increasing the concentration of the grapes. 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