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Wine is typically a fermented grape-based alcoholic beverage. The sugar in the grapes is consumed by yeast, which then breaks it down into ethanol and carbon dioxide while also producing heat.

Different kinds of wine are mostly influenced by various yeast strains and grape varieties. These variations are the result of intricate interactions between the biological growth of the grape, the fermentation reactions, the terroir (growing region) of the grape, and the wine-making process.

Legal appellations are established in many nations to specify wine styles and quality. These often place limitations on the allowable grape types, geographical origin, and other characteristics of wine production.

Since ancient times, wine has been made. The Caucasus region in what is now Georgia (6000 BCE), Persia (5000 BCE), Italy, and Armenia (4000 BCE) has the earliest wine artefacts.

While there are some similarities between New World wine and alcoholic beverages manufactured by native Americans, these connections relate mostly to later Spanish practises in New Spain.

Later, as viticulture methods for Old World wine advanced, Europe would have three of the greatest wine-producing regions. Today, Italy, Spain, France, the United States, and China are the five nations with the largest wine-producing regions.

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White 12.5

Champagne Collet Brut 1er Cru, 'Art Deco' NV 75cl £44.54

A broad style of Champagne with developed biscuity notes from extended ageing on the lees and a lovely long and salty finish

Rose 12.5

Champagne Perrier-Jouet, Blason Rose NV 75cl £105.40

Rich yet delicate summer fruit flavours on the palate with a long, lingering finish Very elegant

Rose 12.5

Champagne Collet Brut Rose NV 75cl £45.55

Delicate aromas of mandarin, peach, mulberries and raspberries lead to a refreshing palate, with a richness of fruit and a silky texture, sustained by a delicate sparkle

White 12.5

Champagne Collet Brut NV 75cl £39.29

Aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, quince and white peach, are combined with delicate hints of spice and anise Refreshing and complex through to a wonderful crunch of freshness on the finish

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Brut Reserve NV 37.5cl £27.65

Refreshing and elegant, with biscuity flavours layered with dark chocolate, cinnamon and roasted yellow fig, beautifully balanced and refined

Rose 12

Champagne Bernard Remy Brut Rose NV 37.5cl £25.46

Lovely deep salmon colour, this elegant rose Champagne displays refreshing strawberry flavours with a deliciously clean and zesty finish

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Extra Brut Prestige 1er Cru NV 150cl £129.08

Elegant, fine bubbles lead to floral aromas underpinned by toasted notes, almonds and ripe red fruits Lively yet delicate on the palate, with a crisp and fruity finish

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Extra Brut Prestige 1er Cru NV 37.5cl £35.30

Elegant, fine bubbles lead to floral aromas underpinned by toasted notes, almonds and ripe red fruits Lively yet delicate on the palate, with a crisp and fruity finish

White 12.5

Champagne Louis Roederer Collection 75cl £73.57

Rich, ripe and luxuriously textured with notes of sweet fruit and toasty notes leading to a lively and fresh finish

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Femme de Champagne Brut, Grand Cru NV Magnum 150cl £311.78

A sumptuous and elegant Champagne, with complex aromas of citrus, fresh bread and biscuity characters, through to a long finish, full of finesse

White 12

Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut NV 75cl £71.50

Clean and wonderfully fresh with a suppleness on the palate and a lingering finish

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, 'Femme de Champagne' Brut, Grand Cru NV 75cl £118.10

A sumptuous and elegant Champagne, with complex aromas of citrus, fresh bread and biscuity characters, through to a long finish, full of finesse

White 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Brut Reserve NV 75cl £50.82

Refreshing and elegant, with biscuity flavours layered with dark chocolate, cinnamon and roasted yellow fig, beautifully balanced and refined

Rose 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Rose 1er Cru Prestige NV 150cl £156.35

An elegant pale salmon rose Champagne with a bouquet of wild cherries and figs layered with delicate notes of ginger and geranium

Rose 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Rose 1er Cru Prestige NV 37.5cl £42.18

An elegant pale salmon rose Champagne with a bouquet of wild cherries and figs layered with delicate notes of ginger and geranium

Rose 12

Champagne Duval-Leroy, Rose 1er Cru Prestige NV 75cl £74.76

An elegant pale salmon rose Champagne with a bouquet of wild cherries and figs layered with delicate notes of ginger and geranium