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In the nineteenth century, much of the champagne that was shipped to the principal export market, Russia, was sweet. In a move to offer a drier style, the term demi-sec' (half-dry) was introduced to denote an off-dry Champagne.
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The Mumm brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Philipp, who were from a rich family of German wine merchants and who also owned vineyards in the Rhine valley, arrived in Reims in 1827. Along with their business partner Friedrich Giesler, they set up P.A. Mumm et Cie., the initials standing for the forenames of their father, Peter Arnold Mumm. 1853 was the Birth of G.H. Mumm et Cie and was a descendant of the founders, took over the company in 1853. It became and has remained to this day G.H. MUMM et Cie.
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One of the oldest Champagne Houses, Lanson was founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, a magistrate from Reims. The values and expertise that created the unique and enduring style of Champagne Lanson have been handed down from generation to generation. Since 1760, this has been the guiding philosophy of the successive generations that have promoted Lanson throughout the world.
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Veuve Clicquot turns out consistently high quality champagnes, their full-bodied character coming from a predominance of black grapes in the blends. The house was founded in Reims in 1772, but its name was established by the founder’s daughter-in-law, Veuve (widow) Clicquot-Ponsardin, otherwise known as ‘La Grande Dame’. Veuve Clicquot is now owned by LVMH - Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy - who market it as ‘The Champagne of the Season’, all the time ensuring the brand is intrinsically linked to the...
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Vintage Old Colour Postcard. Pets. Pet Animals. Beautiful Cat Cats. 2 Kittens and a Bottle of Demi Sec Champagne.
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The widow Clicquot, one of the two most famous French women of all (the other being Joan of Arc), conferred international renown on the house that bears her name, founded in 1772 and today possessing a fabulous vineyard of 363 ha.
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Following in the family tradition, David was given some Vineyards by his parents and he and his wife created the Bourdaire-Gallois label. David and his parents own 7.73 hectares of Vineyards between themselves and sell 65,000 bottles of Champagne each year. The Champagne produced by Bourdaire-Gallois reflects a producer, with three generations of experience to call upon, whose enthusiasm and dedication to his craft is second to none.
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DescriptionAlfred Gratien is a small Champagne house in Epernay, with extremely high standards, that has supplied The Society with excellent Champagne since 1910. The wine is still made in the traditional manner, with fermentation in barrels and maturation in bottle allowing the flavour to develop. The Society's Champagne, Demi-Sec is full and fruity. An excellent dessert wine.
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G. H. Mumm Demi Sec NV Champagne, France Case of 12
A honeyed medium dry champagne with ripe fruit that's ideal with desserts or wedding cake. Demi sec champagnes are in their element as a wedding or christening toast, as the honey-ripe tropical fruit is a match for the traditional rich fruit cake. It also works well with fruit coulis or fruit-based desserts.
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Production: The origin of the crus gives a good idea of the quality of the wine. The Pinot Noir is sourced from Aÿ, Mareuil sur Aÿ, Louvois, Bouzy, Tours sur Marne, Verzy and Rilly. The Chardonnay is sourced from Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cuis and Vertus. And the Pinot Meunier is sourced from Venteuil, Cerseuil, St Martin dAblois and Chavot. These villages are ranked at the very high level of 93% on the échelle des crus scale.
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Description: Fresh and medium-dry, this has an almost marmalade sweet citrus flavour and the lovely elegant style characteristic of this family-owned House.
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The blend is made of wines from more than 55 crus or villages, and at least 10%, and sometimes over 20% of reserve wines are incorporated. After ageing for approximately three years, the wine is dosed with a liqueur made of cane sugar and wine from the same cuvée. Roughly 45 grams of sugar per litre are used.
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Florens-Louis Heidsieck was the son of a Lutheran minister from Westphalia. He moved to Reims to work as a cloth merchant, and discovered winemaking there. He started making his own wine in 1780, and while he was neither a viticulturist nor a native of Reims, he displayed talent and worked hard at his new-found profession. He founded his own House on 16 July 1785. He had already become an expert in his art, and even dedicated one of his wines to Queen Marie-Antoinette. Moreover, he was granted the...
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Hallmarks of 2005 are, in Foreaus words, elegance and equilibrium, and just as in 2002 I would argue that the supreme expression of this vintage here might be said to reside in his exceptional 2005 Vouvray Demi-Sec. With a winsome bouquet of honeysuckle, buddleia, quince, marzipan, ginger, and apricot, this proves amazingly dense and rich in the mouth, with deep, bitter-sweet walnut and fruit pit notes, yet still bespeaks a remarkable elegance and a nearly perfect balance of fruit and acidity...
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Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Sublime Demi-Sec
To the uninitiated, Demi-Sec Champagnes can seem rather naff. However, the higher dosage of sugar actually balances perfectly with the natural acidity of the wine and makes it not only much more attractive to many consumers but also makes it a perfect end to a meal. Made predominantly with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with up to 20% Chardonnay in the final assemblage and aged for at least 2-3 years before release.
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Product Description A classic from Chardonnay grapes. Pol Roger remains among the smaller of the great Champagne houses and uncompromising in its refusal to release wines on to the market before they are fully mature. Pol Roger is one of the few remaining great family-owned Champagne houses. An unrivalled reputation within the trade has been guaranteed by the consistent excellence of the wines: a tribute to the incredible diligence of the selection of the cuvees directed by members of the Pol...
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A delicious, slightly sweeter Champagne for those who enjoy a smoother fizz.
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Today Montaudon is one of the rare champagne houses still owned entirely by the founding family. The house of Montaudon is located right at the heart of Reims, a few steps away from the Cathedral. The fermentation room, storerooms and two levels of cellars (where bottles for several year’s supply are stocked) are sited in this well integrated centre. Montaudon owns a vineyard of 45 hectares. This slightly sweeter (but not sweet) Champagne pairs beautifully with a wide range of desserts or or dishes...
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Delicate, long-lasting bubbles; a yeasty nose with an elegant touch of fruit. A very balanced Champagne with a long aftertaste. A higher level of dosage at the time of disgorging gives it a roundness and softness rather than sweetness. Supplied in an individual, branded cardboard sleeve.
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Veuve Clicquot White Label Demi Sec
A medium-sweet Champagne, which is elegantly balanced by crisp acidity. Delicious both on its own and with most desserts.
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A honeyed medium dry champagne with ripe fruit that's ideal with desserts or wedding cake. Demi sec champagnes are in their element as a wedding or christening toast, as the honey-ripe tropical fruit is a match for the traditional rich fruit cake. It also works well with fruit coulis or fruit-based desserts.
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With its equilibrium tending towards sweetness and fruited flavours, Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec goes particularly well with those desserts which have a fruit base: pear tarts, gratin aux agrumes, charlotte aux abricots. But equally, îles flottantes, crêpes Suzette, crème brûlée, nougat glacé, or Frances traditional Twelfth Night cake, are perfect partners for this great Champagne.
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From the House of G.H. Mumm, this is an ideal accompaniment to desserts and sweet dishes. G.H. Mumm Demi-Sec isn't simply Cordon Rouge with a sweeter dosage, but a proper champagne in its own right, as chef de caves Didier Mariotti intended. This is a deliciously soft, rich champagne to taste, subtle and elegant, resulting from a skilful blend of wines from a single harvest with mature reserve wines.
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The Ardinats insist that this smooth, fruity and friendly champagne should only be drunk with desserts but we think it's much more versatile than that. Clean, light and with delicious grapeyness.
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