Champagnes and Sparkling Wines have a long and illustrious history of celebratory
events. The drink is characterized by tiny, fizzy bubbles that seem to add
effervescence to any personality. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in
many languages “Champagne” is synonymous with
“party”.
Champagnes
are made from one of three different grape types: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and
Pinot Meunier. Blanc de blanc champagnes are made from all white grapes (Chardonnay)
and are elegant and fine. Blanc de noirs is produced exclusively from black
grapes (Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier). Blanc de noir is concentrated with strong
fruit flavors. If the champagne is not described as either blanc de blanc or
blanc de noir, it is most probably a combination of All three grapes.
Varsity
Liquors is excited to offer a vast
and delicious selection of champagnes and sparkling wines for your holiday
celebrations: Let’s review just a few choice offerings:
The Moet &
Chandon NV Imperial Rose Nectar is red in color and the aromas are intense
and deep with ripe berries and cherry, nuanced by herbal and heady flower
notes. Rated “best tasting” champagne in a blind taste test, Nectar Imperial is
a sensuous champagne permeated with the flavors of candied fruits.
Nicolas
Feuillatte Brut Blue Label is an
elegant wine suitable for drinking as an aperitif or for accompanying an entire
meal. The wine is pale gold in color, with floral aromas of fruit with a subtle
predominance of pear, apple, almonds and hazelnuts.
Schramsberg
2005 Blanc de Noirs is made
primarily from the red grape, Pinot Noir, and is a complex, medium-bodied, brut
sparkling wine. With proper storage,
this sparkling wine will be delicious for many years, even a couple of decades
to come. The cool growing season of 2005 give this wine flavors of sweet
ginger, white gooseberry, and a dollop of mandarin orange. Aromas of Peach
Melba and toasted almond introduce hints of fresh raspberry and Bing cherry.
Veuve
Clicquot Brut Yellow Label is a
beautiful golden-yellow, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. It is
initially reminiscent of white fruits and raisins, then of vanilla and later of
brioche. This wine manages to reconcile two opposing factors-forcefulness and
finesse-and hold them in perfect balance.
The N.V. Pol Roger
Champagne Extra Cuvee Reserve is very crisp with a touch of almond,
grapefruit and apple. With a golden straw hue and fine bubbles, this wine
offers a bouquet of floral and fruity aromas.
Lastly, let us not forget the Dom... The Dom Perignon Champagne
is the definition of exquisite luxury and taste. First introduced in 1936, the
Dom Perignon name has become synonymous with class and stature. This champagne is only produced in
exceptional vintage; in 2 styles, the Brut and the Brut Rose.
All
of these champagnes and sparkling wines are available at Varsity Liquors, located
at 687 N. Green River Road.
We look forward to seeing you!
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