A year of full paradoxes for winemaking. 2012 gave birth to a great vintage, surmounting multiple challenges. Nature proved unpredictable and implacable as a series of climate events descended upon the vineyards: frost in the winter and spring, torrential rains, hailstorms and cold spells while the vines were flowering, plus intense heat waves over the summer. A warm and dry climate alleviated any concerns as to the health of grapes, favouring the maturation of the fruit. The beginning of the harvest stretched from September 10 to 26, depending on the parcels. Tasting the grapes revealed tremendous promise, with a balance between freshness and generosity.

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has since lived by it's motto, 'Only one quality, the finest.' Yellow Label is it's signature champagne, defining the Veuve Clicquot style through a perfect balance of strength, aromatic intensity, freshness and silkiness. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure while the addition of 30 to 45% of priceless Reserve Wines will ensure the year on year consistency that is so typically Clicquot. On the nose: yellow and white fruits, then notes of vanilla and later of brioche. On the palate: freshness and strength while pear and lemon tastes appear.

Moët Impérial is the House's iconic champagne. Created in 1869, it embodies Moët & Chandon's unique style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Sumptuous white fleshed fruits, an alluring caress of fine bubbles, the soft vivacity of citrus and nuances of gooseberry.

The Bollinger style: depth and subtlety. The emblematic cuvée of Bollinger's expertise. The delicate assembly of the expression of a harvest and a majority of reserve wines, some of them held in magnums for between 7 and 15 years Special Cuvée is composed of over 85% Grand and Premier crus of the three main Champagne varieties: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier. It is cellar aged for twice as long as required by appellation regulations. It is moderately dosed at between 7 and 8 grams per litre.

Few champagne houses remain in family hands. The impressively-pedigreed Pol Roger is one of them. Residing in the heart of Epernay with cellars running below the Avenue de Champagne for over seven kilometres, they are highly-skilled vinous alchemists in possession of an exquisite collection of wines. Not one of the region's show ponies, Pol nonetheless lead the charge from the front.

The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. It also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey.

Ice Impérial, the first and only champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. A new champagne experience combining fun, fresh and free sensations while remaining true to the Moët & Chandon style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. The broad, fleshy, voluptuous flavour of a fresh fruit salad. The captivating sweetness of caramel and quince jelly. The refreshing acidity of grapefruit and ginger notes.

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has since lived by its motto. 'Only one quality, the finest.' It was actually Madame Clicquot herself who created the very first blended Rosé ever, 200 years ago. Veuve Clicquot Rosé is based on the iconic Yellow Label blend, completed with 12% of red wine to bring strength and aromatic intensity. A burst of red fruits. On the nose: fresh red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry) leading to biscuity notes (almonds, apricots, brioche) On the palate: intense flavours of juicy ripe strawberries and cherries.

Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is the Maison that introduced champagne to the world by offering a range of unique wines for every occasion. Moët Rosé Impérial is spontaneous, radiant and enticing, a glamorous expression of the Moët & Chandon style. A style that distinguishes itself by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity. Rosé Impérial is a radiant fruity champagne, the summit of what is extraverted and glamorous about Moët & Chandon's style.

Founded in 1772, Veuve Clicquot has since lived by it's motto, 'Only one quality, the finest.' Yellow Label is it's signature champagne, defining the Veuve Clicquot style through a perfect balance of strength, aromatic intensity, freshness and silkiness. The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure while the addition of 30 to 45% of priceless Reserve Wines will ensure the year on year consistency that is so typically Clicquot. On the nose: yellow and white fruits, then notes of vanilla and later of brioche. On the palate: freshness and strength while pear and lemon tastes appear.

Lanson Gold Label Brut is an elegant and complex Champagne revealing aromas of candied citrus fruit combined with notes of marzipan and lightly honeyed floral notes. The flavours of white fruit balanced with chalky, saline notes develop into a palate with noble, dense and precise texture and great purity.

Louis Roederer Collection is the non-vintage of the 21st century. Replacing Brut Premier in 2021, the latest release from the family-owned Champagne House takes the multi-vintage cuvée to higher grounds. The innovative creation of the Perpetual Reserve (a blend of non-malolactic 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir set aside and blended in closed stainless-steel vats every year since 2012); coupled with the influence of Roederer's sustainable organic and biodynamic farming; and the use of an extensive palette of oak-aged Reserve wines in the cuvee; all combine to bring a never-seen before dimension in the multi-vintage champagne world. Each Collection is numbered and represents the number of blends created by the House since its foundation in 1776.