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1. Champagne
Tuesday 9th – Tuesday 30th November 2010

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3. O
ur sparkling celebration is once again upon us. From Tuesday 9th to Tuesday 30th
november, harrods hails the Champagnes that have captured our hearts and graced
our events over the past years. as the excitement and festivities of the Christmas season
build, now is the perfect opportunity to find your favourite bubbly. Choose from over 70 prestigious
wines on offer throughout the month – from brut non-vintage to vintage rosés and prestige cuvées.
Rediscover the legendary stars of the Champagne region and become acquainted with Champagne
philipponnat and Joseph perrier, new on our shelves this year.
Throughout the world, fine Champagne is considered a mark of luxurious celebration, whilst
in its country of origin France, Champagne is as equally enjoyed with a meal. Champagnes are
usually made from either Chardonnay, pinot meunier or pinot noir and are typically banded into
‘non-vintage’ or ‘vintage’ – each offering great wines, although the latter will naturally show the
characteristics of that particular harvest, while non-vintage wines are produced to a house style
and blended each year to deliver a certain taste. each Champagne house offers its own unique
style, playing with grape source, variety, blending and ageing to achieve the desired characteristics.
Our specialist team at harrods are available to aid you in finding the blend that best suits your style.
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4. A
worthy cause for a Champagne celebration, november also sees the grand opening of
the new harrods Wine Shop. Come and explore our exciting new space, complete with
a glass-walled wine vault and two new spirit rooms. plus, put your senses to the test with
the tasting bar and aroma area, in association with Le nez du Vin.
Weekend Tastings
Sample a selection of our highlighted Champagnes on offer throughout november, every Saturday
throughout the month, from 2pm to 6pm in the Wine Shop, Lower ground Floor.
eRRORS and OmiSSiOnS diSCLaimeR: please note that all wines listed are 75cl, and all spirits 70cl, unless otherwise specified. Stocks are limited and subject to availability. The right
is reserved to withdraw stock or alter prices without notice if the cost of replacement rises or falls due to fluctuation in supplier prices, exchange rates, duty or VaT. O & e accepted. Usual
price refers to harrods usual price. Offer prices are valid until Tuesday 30th november 2010.
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5. Contents
Billecar t-Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . p6 Joseph perrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p17 piper-heidsieck . . . . . . . . . . . . .p31
Charles heidsieck . . . . . . . . . . . . p7 Krug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p18 pommer y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p32
Bollinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p8 Lanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p19 pol Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p34
dampierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p10 Laurent-perrier . . . . . . . . . . . . .p20 Ruinar t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p35
deutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p11 Louis Roederer . . . . . . . . . . . . .p22 Tattinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p36
duvan Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p12 moet & Chandon . . . . . . . . . . .p24 Veuve Clicquot . . . . . . . . . . . . .p38
harrods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p13 g.h. mumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p25 Spirit of the month –
gossett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p14 perrier-Jouet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p26 Tanqueray no. Ten . . . . . . . . . .p40
henriot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p15 philipponnat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p28 Spirit of the month –
Jacquar t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p16 dom pérignon . . . . . . . . . . . . .p30 Johnnie Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . .p42
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6. T
he story of Champagne Brut Rose NV
’
Billecart-Salmon begins in This stunning flagship rosé is produced upon
1818, with the marriage Billecart-Salmon’s traditional recipe and
of nicolas François Billecart and production secrets, as used by the house’s very
elisabeth Salmon. To this day, the house first generation. The wine unveils subtle aromas
and an elegant bouquet with fine notes of red
remains in the hands of its founding
fruit. a light, refined palate offering toast and
family. now in its seventh generation, red fruit meets a long fresh finish.
Billecart-Salmon is run by François
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Roland-Billecart, who works and lives
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in the beautiful château situated in
picturesque mareuil-Sur-aÿ, creating SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE
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cuvées with the family motto ‘give
priority to quality, strive for excellence.’
Vintage 2004
This extra Brut is a blend of ‘grand Cru pinot
noir’ (70%), completed by the elegance and
the minerality of the Chardonnay (30%),
20% of the cuvée is vinified in five-year oak
barrels. a 70% dominance of grands Crus
pinot noir is softened by Chardonnay and
a proportion of blend produced in old oak
barrels. Beautiful and intense aromas emanate
from the wine, reminiscent of apples, citrus and
dried fruits, followed by notes of brioche, fresh
butter and warm madeleines. Once sipped it is
refreshing and delicately complex with flavours
of orchard fruits. Well rounded, this wine enjoys
a powerful finish dominated by exceptional
fruit maturity.
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Grande Cuvee 1998
’
This great wine, produced from the finest sites
of selected grands Crus, comes into
its own after ten years of ageing in the
Billecart-Salmon cellars. Complex, highly
expressive aromas will delight the senses with
a combination of ripe fruit and toasty notes.
power and finesse distinguish
the grande Cuvée – an ideal match
for the finest foods.
USUaL pRiCe £185
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7. C
harles heidsieck boasts
a long and illustrious history
dating back to 1815. Founded
by Charles himself –a vivacious and
affable character, widely known as
‘Champagne Charlie’ – he not only
graced the european courts but
was also the first Champenois to
sell Champagne to america. Today,
‘Champagne Charlie’ lives on through
his indulgent and rich wines, which are
aged in 2,000-year-old gallo Roman
cellars, deep under the city of Reims.
Brut Reserve NV
’ Brut Rose Reserve NV
’ ’ Blanc de Millenaires Vintage 1995
’
The nose exudes notes of pastry, cocoa, praline To the eye, this gorgeous rosé has a tint of english This delightful vintage Champagne is pale
and fresh almonds alongside hints of tiramisu roses and cherry blossoms, illuminating a strand gold in colour with a generous effervescence.
and herb. it is crisp and light in the mouth with of fine and lively bubbles. The nose reveals fruity The bouquet is perfectly balanced between
fruity tones, reminiscent of white peaches, fresh aromas of grapefruit and wild strawberries, elegance and richness, with fern, tea and linden
almonds and pineapple. Beautifully harmonious enriched by hints of fresh tobacco, cinnamon notes complemented by hints of pastry, cinnamon
throughout, this wine is a stunning and classic and liquorice stick. Fresh and soft in the mouth and vanilla. mature yet fresh on the palate, initial
example of a brut non-vintage. with toasty, buttery nuances alongside notes of silky notes of candied apricot and quince lead to
USUaL pRiCe £44.50 blueberry, this wine strikes the perfect balance dried fruits, almonds and hazelnut. it is divinely
between freshness and development. well structured with a heavenly balance.
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8. M
adame Bollinger, who
charismatically owned and
extensively developed the
Bollinger brand during the 1940s, once
said: “i drink Champagne when i’m
happy, and when i’m sad. Sometimes,
i drink it when i’m alone. When i have
company, i consider it obligatory. i trifle
with it if i’m not hungry, and drink it
when i am. Otherwise, i never
touch it, unless i’m thirsty.”
now a regular feature in the iconic
James Bond movies and a coveted
figure around the world, Bollinger
benefits from a 180-year history of
being meticulously and traditionally
family owned and run. Utilising the
methods that have been applied
for generations, the house enjoys
prestigious vineyard sites and an
extended ageing process to create the
powerful Bollinger signature house style.
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9. Special Cuvee NV
’ La Grande Annee 2000
’
The very essence of Bollinger is found Crafted solely in outstanding vintages, the
in the house’s Special Cuvée. This brut grande année is a blend of 65% pinot
non-vintage is crafted year-after-year to noir and 35% Chardonnay, displaying the
represent Bollinger’s signature and style characteristic richness and puissance that
– being composed of a blend of multiple is Bollinger. The nose reveals a beautiful
vintages. This wine is proof of the power harmony of honeyed notes, red berries
and finesse of pinot noir with a fine and biscuity aromas. Full-bodied and
combination of palate weight and elegance, opulent, the palate has layer-upon-layer of
vinosity and length. mature fruit and spicy characters, lifted by
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toasty finish.
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Rose NV
’ La Grande Annee Rose 2002
’ ’
in the signature Bollinger house style, the Crafted from grand Cru and premier
Rosé is modelled upon the Special Cuvée Cru vineyards in 16 villages, each cru is
blend. This rosé combines the fruits of fermented separately in old oak barrels,
previous harvests with réserve wines ensuring the final blend comprises only
from the Bollinger cellars in aÿ. The final the finest parcels. Sensual nuances of
component of this wine comes exclusively strawberry and wild red fruits mingled
from grand Cru vineyards in the Côte with cream and a touch of chalk arise
d’aÿ and Verzenay, delivering a delightful from the glass. Full-bodied and tantalising,
colour and a delicate aroma of ripe red the palate delivers what the nose hints at.
fruits. This wine is inimitably Bollinger, a perfect pairing with duck and lamb
exuding a fresh, fruity and yeasty nose with or a homemade red berry crumble.
wild raspberries. The palate is fresh, clean pRiCe £110
and succulent with a good crunchiness and
a luscious finish.
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10. F
or more than 700 years,
the dampierre family has
been associated with the Cuvee des Ambassadeurs Premier Cru NV
’
Champagne region. as early as 1300, The superb Cuvée des ambassadeurs premier Cru is
the jurisdiction of guy de dampierre, blended from 50% grands Crus Chardonnays from avize,
Cramant and mesnil, and 50% grands and premiers Crus
who was Count of Flanders and pinots noirs from Bouzy, ambonnay and Cumieres.
governor of Champagne, stretched pale gold in colour with very fine bubbles, this outstanding
from Bruges to Reims. a royal city, brut non-vintage has a robust nose with a full, deep and
Reims was the place of the king’s perfectly balanced, long-lasting finish.
coronation and as such, the ensuing USUaL pRiCe £35
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attendees and local citizens drinking SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE (PER BOTTLE) £25
their fill of local wine. Today, dampierre
Champagnes have reached cult status Prestige Grand Cru Blanc des Blanc 1998
amongst the bubbly cognoscenti, aged between 8 and 12 years, this magnificent
leaving little doubt that these wines Champagne is sourced entirely from grand Cru
and their pure, vibrant taste will Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The result is
surprise and delight. a mature, soft, creamy and long-lasting wine – a stunning
example of the finest Côte des Blancs. The cork is
secured by a hand-tied piece of twine, a traditional
method dating back to the 1800s, requiring great skill
and patience and providing a flourish that is wholly
justified by the exceptional contents of the bottle.
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DAMPIERRE
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11. D
eutz is the epitome of
understated excellence.
Founded in 1838, by William
deutz and pierre hubert geldermann,
the house sits among the vineyards of
one of the region’s greatest communes
– aÿ. William deutz was a firm believer
in the value of land and was convinced
a great wine could only come from
a fine vineyard. his philosophy is
central to the deutz approach, in
which style is always matched by
substance. Under the management of
five generations of the same family,
the house has flourished and is now
a gem of the region, offering all the
charms of Champagne made with flair.
Brut Classic NV Blanc de Blancs 2004 Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs 1999
The Brut Classic is a definitive non-vintage blend, This wine holds delightful aromas of ripe white The grapes of the amour de deutz were
with equal proportions of Chardonnay, pinot noir fruits and kumquats. powerful yet refined on sourced from grand Cru (95%) and premier
and pinot meunier rounded by a high proportion the palate, with the citrus of the nose combining Cru vineyards within a twenty-mile radius of the
of réserve wines. The result is a beautifully pure, deliciously with the biscuity flavours of classic house, ensuring their arrival in pristine condition.
elegant wine, with a refreshing lemony aroma and Blanc de Blancs. a delightful Champagne and This is a transcendent example of the 1999
a delicate mousse. dry with plenty of substance. superb value for money. Vintage; concentrated, fine, and very fresh,
USUaL pRiCe £38.50 USUaL pRiCe £66.50 with a creamy depth and great length.
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12. L
ocated in the heart of
Chardonnay country –
La Côte des Blancs –
duval-Leroy has been independently
owned and run for over 150 years.
Today, Carol duval-Leroy holds the
prestigious position as president of
the company and is one of a few
women to do so in the Champagne
region. Carol has had an incredible
impact on modernising and expanding
the house, breathing new life into the
family legacy. Their cuvées are blended
predominantly from Chardonnay,
attributing a finesse, lightness and
elegance to the duval-Leroy style.
Paris Brut NV Brut Rose NV
’ Femme de Champagne 1996
This non-vintage brut is simply bursting with Salmon pink in the glass, this harmonious rosé has The house’s prestige cuvée, Femme de
exuberance with a lively mousse, delicate fine been crafted from pinot noir and Chardonnay Champagne is produced from grand Crus
bubbles and a beautiful cordon. a powerful and grapes. The bouquet releases a wealth of aromas vineyards in a 79% Chardonnay and 21% pinot
elegant fresh fruit nose combines hints of white in wild cherries, figs, ginger and geraniums. noir blend. its refined elegance is layered by
flowers, honeysuckle and hazelnut. Overall this With a solid maturity and balanced vinosity, this flowery flavours with hints of lime blossom,
wine is well balanced, with a fresh palate and wine will undoubtedly delight fine rosé lovers. honey, brioche and hazelnuts. a deep intensity
a rich, elegant and long finish. USUaL pRiCe £41.95 and velvety mousse balances the delicate
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13. T
he harrods Champagne range
is the work of the hostomme Premier Cru NV
family who have been crafting pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes selected
delightfully classic wines for over three from premier Cru rated vineyards makes the
centuries. Based in the grand Cru harrods premier Cru non-Vintage a joy to
village of Chouilly, their unique style of savour. harrods is particularly proud of this
Champagne is elegant and deliciously particular Champagne, with a peachy, apple
fruity. every part of the process, from fruit and biscuity edge leading to a delightfully
crisp acidity and a highly desirable intensity.
growing to bottling is overseen and
carefully managed by the family, using USUaL pRiCe £26.50
artisan skills passed down through the PROMO PRICE £24
generations. harrods carefully chose
hostomme to produce its own-label Rose NV
’
Champagne over 14 years ago and For a striking alternative, this rosé is created
invites you to discover this classic in the traditional Saignée method. The bled
grapes bestow a harmonious, rich and complex
range that offers a cuvée to suit
pinot element to the cuvée, which displays
every personality. aromas of berry fruit, orange peel and rose
petals. The palate is rich yet fresh with hints
of strawberry and biscuit, completed by
a long and elegant finish.
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Grande Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV
’
aged in the bottle for up to six years, this
100% Chardonnay grand Cru nV is the most
delicate and floral of our prestigious range,
making it an ideal aperitif or accompaniment
to lighter dishes. an extraordinarily elegant
and complex wine, it can be enjoyed today
or cellared for several years.
USUaL pRiCe £29.50
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Grand Cru Vintage 2004
produced from selected cuvées of Blanc de
Blancs, derived from Chouilly and aged for four
years, this Champagne has crystalline qualities
in the glass with fine bubbles and a pale golden
colour. The complex aromas, laced with white
flowers and brioche, are enhanced by partial
oak ageing. The palate is crisp, clean and full-
bodied with layers of elegant fruit and
a wonderfully long finish.
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14. G
osset lays claim to being the
oldest house in Champagne –
dating back to 1584 when red
wines were produced by winegrower
and alderman pierre gosset. during
the 18th century the gosset wines
found their fizz, and the gosset
family turned to the production of
Champagne. Their superb wines are
harvested from grapes sourced from
premier and grand Cru vineyards
located in the most highly regarded
villages of the marne region. The house
prevents malolactic fermentation in
order to preserve acidity and to instil
the typically fruity aroma of their
wines, allowing their fine Champagnes
to develop and prosper with ageing
in bottle.
Brut Excellence NV Grand Rose NV
’ Celebris Vintage 1998 Extra Brut
This lively cuvée offers subtle floral and fruity delicately pink in hue and embellished by ruby gosset’s low dosage Champagne, offers spring
aromas, followed by further rich and complex red reflections, this wine brings forth aromas flowers, fleshy fruit, tobacco and hay aromas on
notes. The palate is fresh and delicate throughout; of wild berries, sweet spices and freshly baked the nose. it has a wonderfully lively palate with
a perfect match for a variety of dishes from brioche, followed by roasted almond and warmed quince, pear, apricot and toasted almonds. it is
saltwater fish to chicken or duck. mandarin peel. Candied, generous and full-bodied long and fresh on the finish, with notes of vanilla
USUaL pRiCe £39.95 in the mouth with red fruit jams invading the and brioche – a sensational fizz to be enjoyed
lightly structured palate; this remarkable rosé with friends.
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is delicate and refined from entry to finish. USUaL pRiCe £125
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15. S
ince 1808, the house of Vintage Brut 2003
henriot, still a family-run The wonderfully rounded Brut 2003 is a result
and independent house, has of most unusual weather conditions experienced
continued its dedication to excellence. throughout the year. This complex cuvée,
For seven generations, the family has dominated by black fruit, is a blend of roughly
equal portions of Chardonnay and pinot noir
selected only the very best vineyards,
from grands Crus vineyards, complemented
magnified the purity of Chardonnay with fruit from a number of premier Crus sites.
and has held the utmost respect for The wine has a complex nose with rich aromas
time, in order to ensure that each revealing layers of black fruit. The richness of
cuvée has the opportunity to reach the pinot dominates the palate complementing
its full expression. rich Chardonnay notes. With the fullness to
enjoy alongside rich meat dishes, this wine pairs
fantastically with duck and morello cherries or
roast chicken stuffed with mushrooms.
USUaL pRiCe £82.50
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16. T
he home of Champagne
Jacquart is a 19th-century
mansion in the historic centre
of Reims. This prestigious brand was
developed in 1962 when a group of
growers with access to some of the
finest vineyards, united to create their
own luxury Champagne. They selected
excellent quality fruit from the main
regions of Champagne, the montagne
de Reims, Vallee de la marne, Côtes
des Bar and predominantly the
best Chardonnay from the Cotes
des Blancs. Today 2,620 hectares of
vineyards are meticulously cultivated
by 1,800 vignerons who all contribute
to the celebrated Jacquart cuvées.
Brut de Nominee NV
’ Brut de Nominee Magnum 1990, 150cl
’ Mosaique Grande Millesime 2000
’ ’
a Champagne of much stature, this brut non- This fine Champagne has a delicate The nose is a seductive blend of white acacia
vintage is created from select réserve wines effervescence with hints of warm brioche. flowers and honey with hints of raspberries
that themselves were stored for at least a year The first impression is dominated by toasty and sweet mirabelle plums. The same ripe, red
in tanks or wood before bottling. Combining notes of mocha, hazelnuts and fresh almonds fruit flavours carry through to the palate, this
equal parts of pinot noir and Chardonnay in a followed by subtle oaky, creamy pinot noir, time with hints of peach. intensely aromatic and
display of freshness and power, it has fresh, ripe leading to a suitably long finish. fresh, this is a ‘food Champagne’ par excellence
aromas and an impressive length. USUaL pRiCe £110 and a delicious match for grilled fresh Foie
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17. E
ntering the cellars of Joseph
perrier is to enter the heart of
the hill of Fagnières. Walking
into the three-kilometre stretch of
ancient chalk galleries, as started by
the Romans, visitors become privy to
the house’s millions of bottles ageing
peacefully. The grande marque house
of Joseph perrier was founded in 1825,
and is now overseen by the fifth
generation of the family, Jean-Claude
Fourman, who runs the house with
the same exceptional attention to
detail as his predecessors. Since its
foundation, Joseph perrier has been
based on the left bank of the marne
River in Chalons en Champagne and
is the last Champagne house based
in the prefecture of the marne;
as Jean-Claude likes to say:
“the last of the mohicans.”
Cuvee Rose Vintage 2002
’ ’ Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2002
Created to a blend of Chardonnay, pinot noir and exclusively crafted from Chardonnay harvested during
a touch of pinot meunier, this rosé is derived from four the excellent 2002 harvest, this wine holds the essence
different premiers and grand Cru villages: mailly, Rilly, of the vintage: a fine sugar to acid balance with ripe
Chouilly and mesnil sur Oger. Well balanced with aromatic fruit. each individual parcel harvested from
a refreshing acidity lifted by a fine bead, this wine the vineyard was vinified separately and carefully
spends seven years on lees in the cellars before blended to create the final assemblage. aged for
disgorgement to ensure that the resultant cuvée a minimum of seven years in the cellar, this great
is lively, complex and above all deliciously fruity. Champagne has the structure and quality to reward
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18. K
rug has been quietly defining
excellence in Champagne
since 1843. Six generations
of the Krug family have cultivated the
markedly individual character of their
exceptional Champagne, showing the
same single-mindedness and sense of
purpose with which Johann-Joseph
Krug founded the house upon over
155 years ago. Krug has specialised
in producing only prestige cuvée
Champagnes since its inception, its
dedication being to quality without
compromise. They remain the only
Champagne house to still ferment
their Champagnes the age-old way;
in small oak casks that enable Krug’s
intense bouquet and complex flavour
to fully develop.
Grande Cuvee
’
The flagship of the house, the grande Cuvée, is
extremely age-worthy with an imposing character
and a stunning mosaic of flavours. a wonderfully
creamy bouquet leads to a delightful combination
of weight and palate balance. The long, lingering
finish is both nutty and toasty, ending with a final
flourish of freshness. in the words of henri Krug:
“This is a symphony, a composition where the
instruments play together, complementing each
other in total harmony.”
pRiCe £140
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19. O
ne of the few houses to Rose Brut NV
’
date back to pre-French
a rosé Champagne with beautiful pale salmon
Revolution times, Lanson touches that express aromas of fruit and roses,
remains a remarkably independent with discreet underlying notes of red fruit.
family business. Champagne Lanson is The initial impression is delicate, well rounded
graced with 800 acres of the region’s and fresh leading to a harmonious balance
most prestigious vineyards upon which and a good length on the finish.
to gather its grapes from – each of USUaL pRiCe £38.95
which is imbued with the unique PROMO PRICE £33.95
characteristics of the land’s chalky
soil. it is also one of the few houses Lanson Gold Label 1999
of the region that chooses not to assembled from a fairly equal blend of
include malolactic fermentation in Chardonnay and pinot noir, the Lanson gold
its production process to soften the Label Vintage 1999 has a complex and generous
perception of acid, thus ensuring an nose, hinting at citrus fruit and honey. it is ample
and persistent on the palate, suggesting that it
unprecedented freshness with optimal
will benefit from ageing. Serve with creamed fish,
flavour development and a complete white meat or a matured Comté cheese to
evolution of aromas to the final cuvée. truly enjoy this wine.
USUaL pRiCe £43.50
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Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 1998
’
elaborated from 100% Chardonnay, this prestige
cuvée spends a minimum of five years ageing
in the deep Lanson cellars and excludes
a malolactic fermentation thereby ensuring that
it will gracefully age and develop over time.
now nearing its peak, this 1998 vintage wine
offers citrus fruit and floral notes. The palate is
well balanced and fresh with full flavour intensity
from start to finish, constituting the perfect
aperitif or partner to seafood.
USUaL pRiCe £95
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20. Brut NV
E
stablished in 1812, Laurent-
perrier is one of the most Freshness, elegance and balance encapsulate
distinguished, independent the Laurent-perrier range and continue to
and family-owned Champagne houses. be showcased in the brut year-after-year.
With 45% Chardonnay and up to 20%
Based in the heart of the region, the
réserve wines delivering consistency,
house has a pedigree for innovation; the Brut nV is fresh and delicate with
handcrafting a diverse and pioneering a good complexity and a hint of citrus.
range of fine Champagnes that USUaL pRiCe £34.95
are produced to traditional, time-
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honoured methods. Laurent-perrier
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family in the late 1930s and for over
50 years Bernard de nonancourt Brut Vintage 1999
has dedicated his life to creating and
This exceptional wine is only produced
perfecting the Champagnes of the during the very best years and vintage
house. Today, Laurent-perrier is a 1999 was one such year. Laurent-perrier
great success story and now stands Brut millésimé is composed of roughly
as the fourth largest Champagne equal parts Chardonnay and pinot noir.
brand worldwide. in keeping with the house style, it is pure
in its flavour and crisp in its definition.
This wine is a bottled extract of the
quintessential character of the vintage
1999: elegant, full of character and
pleasantly crisp.
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Grand Siecle Grande Cuvee
’ ’
To produce Laurent-perrier’s luxury cuvée, family
member and chairman Bernard de nonancourt
decided to concentrate on the two mainstays of
Champagne’s know-how: the blending of different
Crus and the blending of different harvest years.
The epitome of Champagne ‘assemblage’
(the ‘marriage’ of different wines from several
vintage years which are then aged together for
six years) this handcrafted prestige cuvée has
unique depth, finesse, complexity and
consistency with a remarkable length
of honeyed, nutty flavours.
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21. Ultra Brut Rose Brut NV
’
This is a rare Champagne of zero dosage, which can adored for its fresh red fruit flavours, this iconic rosé
only be made in years when the grapes are of optimum was instrumental in making pink Champagne both
ripeness – with a good balance of acidity and natural stylish, sophisticated and well respected. Soft salmon in
sugar. Only relatively small volumes are produced of this colour, it displays hints of strawberries, raspberries and
intensely perfumed wine that exudes citric, white fruit red cherries. With a delightful freshness and a supple
and honeysuckle aromas, completed with light floral rounded finish, this is the benchmark rosé. Superb as
flavours and a delicately fresh finish. an aperitif and equally tantalising as an accompaniment
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22. I
n 1833, Louis Roederer
inherited the Champagne
company that was originally
founded by his uncle in 1776.
he immediately began spreading the
fine Roederer reputation throughout
europe, concentrating his efforts in
Russia and it was not long before the
Tsar himself was drinking Roederer’s
Champagne. in fact, it became such
a favourite of Tsar alexander ii that
he asked Roederer to create his own
personal cuvée from their finest wines.
as a result, the now globally acclaimed
Cristal was born; the first ever
Cuvée de prestige.
at Roederer, the réserve wines that
are used to maintain the house style
are stored in barrels and it is perhaps
the only Champagne house to have
such an extensive cellar of these wines.
This ensures Roederer Champagne of
its distinctive style: rich, round, toasted
and highly complex.
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23. Brut Premier NV Brut Vintage 2004
a blend of 40% pinot noir, 40% predominantly pinot, the Brut Vintage 2004
Chardonnay and 20% pinot meunier, this has a subtle nutty and citric nose, enticing
wine is full and generous, integrating mature the senses with hints of orange and hazelnuts
notes with more youthful and fruity tones. punctuated by warm, fruity notes followed
This is a complex wine that is both modern by caramel. The palate is deep and full on first
and powerful whilst retaining the status of attack, showing rich, rounded vinosity but with
a great classic. all the refined sweetness, acidity and tight-knit
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vineyard. a classic vintage brut with all the
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traditional flavours of Champagne expressed
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Carte Blanche Demi-Sec
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The Carte Blanche is essentially the same
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blend as the Brut premier with a higher
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dosage, resulting in a deliciously rich,
medium-dry Champagne. intense floral,
honey and caramelised apple tones Cristal 2004
alongside hints of warm sugar almonds can assembled from 45% Chardonnay and 55%
be found. The dosage adds a rich, creamy pinot noir, this stunning cuvée has a highly
texture providing great length, supported expressive, elegant and precise aroma.
by freshness and delicate bubbles. hints of citrus fruit and a pure minerality
perfect with desserts or foie gras. lead through to generously rich tones.
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a fine concentration of stone fruits balanced
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by a fine acidity and exhilarating freshness.
The overriding impression is one of a true
harmony of flavours, senses and silky
textures – an absolute sensation.
pRiCe £175
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24. ..
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV
’
U
ncompromised quality is
at the heart of moët & The moët & Chandon impérial is a balanced
Chandon – one of the biggest combination of the three wine varieties;
names in the Champagne region. disclosing a succession of elegant and
harmonious sensations, a fresh maturity,
having developed strong ties with
supple and refined lines, inspiring wellbeing
vine growers over the years, moët and an emotion which is appreciated and
& Chandon ensures a superlative shared. The nose and palate are in perfect
standard of the grapes is used. harmony, with rich and striking aromas of
The renowned company also owns vine and lime blossom.
a collection of excellent grands and USUaL pRiCe £36.95
premiers Crus vineyards. The vast PROMO PRICE £31.95
array of sites available for selection
is at the heart of the company’s Grand Vintage 2002
signature technique, enabling the The 69th grand Vintage from the maison
wine-makers to blend hundreds is mature, harmonious and precise. Seven
of different vineyard plots. moët years in the cellars have developed the
& Chandon is therefore able to mature, toasty flavours – both sweet and
represent the variety and diversity dry – notes of frangipane alongside toasted
almonds, mocha and light tobacco come to
offered by the Champagne region.
the fore, followed by ripe autumn fruits.
The palate leans towards a fresher citrus
tone with mandarin orange and pink
grapefruit flavours, enlivening the creamy
and round mid-palate.
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Grand Vintage Rose 2002
’
This gorgeous rosé Champagne offers
flavours of cherry, plum and fresh fig
combined with notes of wild strawberries,
blueberries and blackberries. Warm spicy
notes and a subtle smokiness enrich the
flavours of the palate. aged for seven years
this delightful wine is mature, harmonious
and utterly compelling.
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25. T
he house of g.h. mumm has Mumm de Cramant
been offering Champagnes Bottled under low pressure to enhance
with a sense of tradition since the freshness and delicate flavours of the
1827. Founder and pioneer georges fruit, this single Cru cuvée is blended in
hermann mumm became one of the time honoured tradition, with a strict
selection of 100% grand Cru Chardonnay
the first Champenois to buy vineyards
Cramant wines. Fresh and elegant on
to gain control over all aspects of the palate, it boasts crisp lime, lemon and
production. Today, mumm still owns grapefruit flavours with delicate bubbles
218 hectares of spectacular vineyards, that seem to melt-in-the-mouth, along
which are predominantly located in with a graceful and lingering finish.
the seven most renowned grands USUaL pRiCe £52.50
Crus of the Champagne growing PROMO PRICE £45
region: aÿ, Bouzy, ambonnay, Verzy,
Verzenay, avize and Cramant. Mumm Cuvee R Lalou, 1998
’
a blend of Chardonnay and pinot noir,
this prestige wine is created in honour of
the legendary and now obsolete Cuvée
René Lalou; a tribute to the man himself
who charismatically headed the house
for nearly half a century during the early
1900s. it is the culmination of the house
style, a close-knit wine of extreme depth
and great sophistication that still displays
freshness, mineral notes and balance.
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26. C
hampagne perrier-Jouët has
been renowned since 1811
for its boutique Champagnes,
which combine exceptional elegance
with ‘Belle epoque’ art de vivre.
The avant-garde spirit for which
the house is fêted finds its purest
expression in the iconic anemone
bottle of its prestige cuvée, ‘Belle
epoque’, designed in 1902 by emile
gallé. This creative philosophy has
earned perrier-Jouët a cult following,
resonating across the social spectrum
from decadent bohemia to refined
luxury and attracting such eclectic
admirers as Oscar Wilde and Coco
Chanel. When combined with a
signature house style of grand Cru
Chardonnay-driven purity and elegance,
the result is a timeless work of art.
Belle Epoque 2002
Characterised by the house’s signature grand-Cru
Chardonnay, it is complemented by pinot noir full
fruit notes and with tremendous balance in the
finely judged dosage. aged for over six years in
perrier-Jouët’s cellars, the Vintage 2002 displays fine
aromas of white fruits, with floral notes of acacia
and hawthorn, rounded off by citrus and a hint
of vanilla. The intensity of the palate leads into
a beautifully delicate wine, which displays the
excellent balance of structure and acidity
that creates Belle epoque’s characteristic
harmony and elegance.
USUaL pRiCe £105
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27. ..
Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rose 2002
’ Grand Brut Blason Rose
’
a Champagne of exemplary finesse and elegance, The assemblage combines to create a wine that The Blason Rosé shows hints of red fruits on the
with the balanced fruit underlining the Rosé hue. is elegant yet delicate. This Champagne reveals an nose and a rich long palate. Up to 15% red wine
Composed of 45% Chardonnay, 50% pinot noir attractive floral bouquet with creamy hints and from Bouzy is added to the blend, giving extra
and 5% pinot meunier, the Belle epoque Rosé touches of yeasty autolysis that give way to crisp body and fruit to produce its attractive salmon
is completed with a final 8% dose of still red citrus flavours in the mouth and a lingering finish. pink colour. The assemblage includes around
wines from ambonnay and aÿ – added to give USUaL pRiCe £36.50 15% réserve wines and spends two to three
the distinct rosy colour. Light and floral on years on the lees before disgorgement.
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raspberry and forest fruits, this distinctive and SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE
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on the palate with excellent ageing potential. SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE (PER BOTTLE) £40
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28. I
n the heart of Champagne
country for 500 years,
the philipponnat family
and Champagne house has been
established in aÿ and mareuil-sur-aÿ
since 1522. The house is now run by
Charles philipponnat who oversees
the 18th-century cellars and 20
hectares of vineyards, comprised
predominantly of pinot noir (the
flagship variety of the house style).
Their premium-quality wines are
classically quite dry with a fantastic
balance of ripe fruit flavours – perfect
for gourmet dining and connoisseurs
seeking Champagnes of great
character. new to harrods this year,
we are excited to offer a selection of
their cuvées which we believe offer
a glimpse of the superb standard and
style that this house has to offer.
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29. Royale Reserve Non Dose
’ ’ Grand Blanc 2004
The Royale Réserve non dosé is a subtle The grand Blanc is exclusively blended from
variation on the emblematic blend of the Chardonnay grapes from the best growths
house of philipponnat, combining crispness and of the Côte des Blancs and montagne de
vinosity. By not adding any sugar once the first Reims, including some white Clos des goisses.
ageing process is completed, philipponnat offers This wine is a noteworthy exception in the
a leaner and crisper expression of the Royale otherwise pinot noir-dominated range of
Réserve. This wine will delight lovers of mineral philipponnat wines. While possessing vinosity
toned wines and will be a great companion and a creamy texture, it is true to the lightness
to aperitifs and seafood. and finesse of a great Blanc de Blanc. a superb
USUaL pRiCe £34.95 aperitif or wonderful companion to all seafood.
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Royale Reserve
’ Le Clos de Goisses 2000
a house signature for philipponnat, the Royale Belonging exclusively to philipponnat, the
Réserve takes advantage of the rich and Clos des goisses is an exceptional vineyard
powerful pinot noir grapes from the southern of just 5.5 hectares on a steep, south-facing
side of the montagne de Reims, which always slope. This unique wine is characterised by
makes up the majority of the blend. With three incredible length and body, in which pinot
years’ ageing, this wine is sufficiently mature, noir predominates red fruits and floral notes,
yet remains delightfully crisp. followed by deeper earthy tones. This fabulous
wine is extraordinarily mineral and intense.
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a marvellous companion for gastronomy
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30. B
enedictine monk dom
pérignon was a historic
and important figure in the
development of fine Champagne to
the superior standard as we know
it today. moët & Chandon adopted
his name in the late 1920s for their
prestige Cuvée Champagne. in
honour of the care and craftsmanship
with which dom pérignon originally
elaborated his wines, moët & Chandon
categorically insists on choosing only
the best harvests and thereafter, a long,
slow ageing of the wine for a minimum
of seven years on its lees.
Vintage 2002
The first hints of fresh almond and harvest
aromas immediately open up into preserved
lemon and dried fruits, rounded off by darker
smoky and toasted qualities. The presence of the
wine on the palate is immediately captivating.
paradoxically concentrated yet creamy, it is
energetic and warm in the mouth, focusing on
the fruit, then gradually taking on more profound
bass notes. This distinctive cuvée holds its note
perfectly, intensively and with just a subtle hint of
underlying vivacity.
pRiCe £120
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31. F
lorens-Louis heidsieck Rare 2002
founded his Champagne
a dazzlingly impressive wine, Rare contains
house in 1785. Forty-three a complex mineral composition and fruit
years later, following his death, his character that can only be described as pure.
nephew Christian heidsieck and pale gold with subtle reflections of green, this
cousin henri-guillaume piper assumed wine expresses a subtly complex, vegetal nose
control of the house and changed with notes of wood, pepper, ginger and cumin,
the name to piper-heidsieck. combined with distinctive coffee bean aromas.
Refined and elegant on the palate, its impression
in 1953 marilyn monroe declared
is light, however it’s neither lacking richness nor
that she: “goes to bed every night density. Soft spices and ginger complement
with a drop of perfume and wakes the fresh mouthfeel of this extravagant wine,
up each morning with a glass of which will delicately linger on.
piper-heidsieck.” piper-heidsieck’s pRiCe £145
award-winning winemaker, Régis Camus,
maintains the predominant use of
pinot noir in his celebrated range
of wines, adding crispness and radiance
to complement the great finesse
of Chardonnay.
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32. M
adame pommery created Cuvee Louise 1999
’
the first successfully marketed made from grapes hailing from the grand Cru
brut Champagne, entitled vineyards of avize, Cramant and ay – three of
‘pommery nature 1874’, at a time the Jewels in Champagne’s crown – the Cuvée
Louise Vintage is created as a tribute to Louise
when most Champagnes were
pommery. a wine of stunning purity and finesse,
excessively sweetened by sugar. it is a signature of the vintage and a classic Louise.
This set the benchmark for the rest elegant, yet refreshing, this Champagne betrays
of the Champagne houses, and with the dominance of Chardonnay in the blend.
this pioneering spirit and a focus on Floral and citric, packed with lemon zest,
excellence, pommery ensured the mirabelle, greengage and ripe juicy apple with
enduring signature house style. white flower nuances enriching toasty notes,
overlaying a gloriously smooth, silky texture.
Today, all pommery wines are expertly
crafted by Chef du Cave, Thierry USUaL pRiCe £100
gasco, who oversees some of the PROMO PRICE £92
finest cellars in Reims covering over
18 kilometres of galleries hollowed Cuvee Louise Rose 2000
’ ’
out of chalk. at a depth of 30 metres This Louise Rosé cuvée is complex, charming
underground, these cellars keep and the epitome of finesse. its colour is close
the maturing wine at a steady 10°c to pale amber pinks which indicate fine maturity
and promising delicacy. it opens up in the glass
throughout the year. to reveal the aromatic notes of small woodland
strawberries combined with white fruit, like
peach, along with a few notes of apple.
The taste leaves a memory of suaveness but
CHAMPAGNE also of freshness and infinity on the mouth.
USUaL pRiCe £335
R E I M S - F R A N C E
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33. Brut Royal NV Apanage Rose
’
With a blend that emphasises the Chardonnay grape, this brut The captivating pastel hue of the apanage Rosé enhances its
non-vintage has lively flavours of fleshy fruit and red berries. fine bubbles. With a great freshness and wonderful elegance,
Originating from 40 selected villages in the Côte des Blancs, this rosé reveals aromas of little red berries combined with
montagne de Reims and other areas in the Champagne sharper notes of granny Smith apples. Rich and well balanced,
region, the liveliness and delicacy of the Chardonnay grape all the flavours hinted at on the bouquet are harmonised
is enhanced by the climate. its freshness shows hints of citrus in the palate. expect an easy to savour Champagne that
and white flowers and is made possible by cool primary culminates in an unforgettable, wonderfully fresh finale.
fermentation, which prevents the naturally volatile subtle USUaL pRiCe £42.95
flavours from escaping.
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34. W
inston Churchill was quoted
to say: “i cannot live without
Champagne. in victory,
i deserve it and in defeat, i need it.”
his Champagne of choice was pol
Roger. This, one of the few remaining
family owned houses in Champagne,
was founded by monsieur pol Roger in
1849, and for the proceeding 50 years
until his death in 1899 he pioneered
one of the most respected brands
in the region. Today, the prestigious
company is run by the fourth and
fifth generations, who preside over
86 hectares of vineyards in the Vallée
d’epernay and the Côte de Blancs.
With stocks equivalent to five year’s
normal sales and some of the coolest
and deepest cellars in epernay,
pol Roger Champagnes offer
a glimpse into the sublime.
Brut Reserve NV
’ Rose Vintage 2002
’ Sir Winston Churchill 1999
made from a harmonious and equal blend of a full-bodied, vintage Champagne made from Sir Winston Churchill was pol Roger’s most
Chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier 50% pinot noir, 34% Chardonnay and 16% vin illustrious devotee and customer and this
grapes, the Brut Réserve is enjoyable as Rouge de Champagne. The year was a testing eponymous Champagne is made in his honour.
an aperitif, an accompaniment to meals or growing season, which produced this intensely The composition of the blend is a closely guarded
simply for celebrations. This wine remains brilliant pink rosé, with citrus fruit aromas, family secret but from tasting it is likely that the
as a wonderful expression of the definitive alongside stewed strawberries. The palate strikes Champagne features about 70-80% pinot noir
house style of pol Roger. a perfect balance between minerality and firmness, with the remainder made up from Chardonnay.
USUaL pRiCe £36.95 with mature red fruits coming to the fore. The grapes are all from grand Cru vineyards
delightful on its own or paired with food. that were under vine during Churchill’s lifetime,
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USUaL pRiCe £76.50 the wine of which is only ever made in the very
best vintages. it is made to a style which Churchill
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himself favoured: robust, mature and long-lived.
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Order a case and receive a complimentary
Pol Roger Musto Crew bag.
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35. T
he house of Ruinart was
founded in 1729 by nicolas
Ruinart and remains one of
the most sophisticated and classic
Champagne houses to this day.
The house style has a preference for
Chardonnay, the elegance of which
stems from grapes sourced from
the Côtes des Blancs, balanced by
the structural style of the montagne
de Reims fruit. Together, these account
for 100% of the blend in dom
Ruinart and Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.
even more remarkable is the high
proportion of Chardonnay in Ruinart’s
rosé Champagne – a style that
normally requires large proportions
of red grapes.
R de Ruinart Brut NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Ruinart Rose NV
’
a skilful blend of wines made from the a blend of 100% premier Cru Chardonnay a blend of 45% premier Cru Chardonnay and
Chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, R de Ruinart from different years, this superb wine features 55% premier Cru pinot noir, this Ruinart Rosé is
is a golden, lively and fruity Champagne with a profuse mousse that provokes a supple and a splendid rose petal pink in the glass. The nose
subtle aroma of white fruits. The full extent harmonious palate. This is a well balanced, rich, is very fine with subtle fruity aromas and hints of
of aromas will be exposed fully by a subtle, suave and soft wine, with subtle honey and raspberry. Vigorous, and well balanced on
sophisticated dish such as lightly sautéed scallops. mineral flavours, completed by a long, the palate, this fine, smooth and supple wine
USUaL pRiCe £43.95 sustained finish. has notes of morello cherry leading to
USUaL pRiCe £56.50 a relatively long finish.
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36. T
aittinger remains one of
the few Champagne houses
to be owned and actively
managed by the family named on
the label. Though the house’s origins
are thanks to its founder Jacques
Fourneaux back in 1734, the Taittinger
name was introduced almost two
centuries later when pierre Taittinger
acquired the house. The hallmark
of a Taittinger Champagne is its
high percentage of Chardonnay.
The consistent, exceptional quality
of Taittinger’s cuvées is recognised
worldwide and has earned the house
many accolades, including the latest
decanter World Wine award’s ‘non
Vintage Champagne Trophy 2010’ for
the Taittinger prélude grands Crus nV.
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37. 2004 Brut Millesime
’
Light golden in colour, this wine presents
a slightly mineral aroma followed by an intense
and delicate fruitiness. The first impression on
the palate is full-bodied and the mid-palate is
rich, well rounded and supple. a wide range of
fruity, cake flavours including fresh apricot and
brioche are evident whilst the finish is long and
complex. a superb Champagne offering a rich
and harmonious aromatic palate.
USUaL pRiCe £54.95
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Brut Reserve NV
’ Prelude Grands Cru NV
’
assembled from 40% Chardonnay and 60% This wine comes from four grands Crus sites and
pinot noir and pinot meunier, this delightful is made from the first pressing, with up to 25% of
brut non-vintage has a fruity, yeasty nose. the blend originating from réserve stocks. prior to
an attractive array of peach, white flowers release it is aged for a minimum of four years on
and vanilla pod flavours are evident throughout the lees. intensely fresh, citric flavours lead to
and are enhanced by the fine mousse. a much fuller, mellowed taste reminiscent of
USUaL pRiCe £39.95 white peaches in syrup.
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Nocturne Sec NV Folies de la Marquetterie NV
This wine has a subtle, fresh nose reminiscent of harvested from a single vineyard, this wine has
white blossom, ripe peach and dried apricots. an intense, fruity bouquet with aromas of peach,
On the palate it is soft, fresh and mellow with apricot jam and subtle hints of toasted brioche
delicate floral and ripe fruit flavours. it has and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied, fruity and
a long length with a subtle sweetness. graceful with golden peach flavours. The long
USUaL pRiCe £48.50 finish is distinctive with light toasty notes.
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Comtes de Champagne 1999 Comtes de Champagne, Rose 2003
’
Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, with 5% an amber, rosewood colour, Comtes de
matured in new French oak barrels for four Champagne Rosé 2003 has a fine, elegant
months, the wine remains on lees for five years nose reminiscent of blossoms, rose and violet.
before disgorgement. The bouquet is reminiscent a faint touch of fresh almond pervades from
of minerals, white blossom, fresh almonds and the background. The first impression on
vanilla. extremely fresh, dominant flavours of the palate is fresh, complex and fine,
citrus, lemon zest and grapefruit reside on complemented by flavours of raspberry and
the palate. an exquisite Champagne with pear. an exquisite Champagne with remarkable
extreme finesse and length of flavour. balance of structure, vinosity and framework.
pRiCe £165 USUaL pRiCe £235
Receive a complimentary bottle of Prélude Grand Cru PROMO PRICE £205
when you purchase the Comtes de Champagne 1999.
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38. M
adame Clicquot is often
considered the first
businesswoman of the
modern era. Widowed at 27, she
flaunted the conventions of the day
by taking control of her late husband’s
small Champagne house. in so doing,
she carried out many dramatic and
dangerous feats – including defying
napoleon’s blockade and sending a
secret Champagne shipment to Russia.
The house of Veuve Clicquot is among
the most prestigious Champagne
firms and is best known for its famous
‘Yellow Label’; a blend from several
vintages. it is a lesser-known fact
however, that Veuve Clicquot was also
the first to make cuvées composed
entirely from a single, exceptional year.
Yellow Label NV
The dominance of pinot noir grapes gives
Yellow Label its strong structure, whilst a touch
of pinot meunier adds to its roundness, leaving
Chardonnay to provide the finesse it needs for
perfect balance. assembled from about 50 Crus
and carefully stocked réserve wines, providing
this wine with its inimitable Clicquot style.
USUaL pRiCe £41.95
PROMO PRICE £36
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39. Rose NV
’ Vintage Reserve 2002
’ La Grande Dame 1998
The nose is elegant and generous, with initial at first, freshness predominates – balsamic notes La grande dame is named in honour of madame
aromas of fresh red and black berry fruit with of menthol and liquorice together with hints Clicquot, and is the ultimate embodiment of her
hints of cherry, leading to dried fruit and biscuity of citrus and red fruits that nestle alongside legendary maxim: ‘one quality – the finest’.
notes. in line with the style of the house, the wine aromas of white flowers. after several minutes On the nose, Chardonnay characteristics come
is perfectly balanced and combines elegance of aeration, typical Clicquot notes of dried fruit, to the fore with the arrival of floral, nutty,
and personality. nuts and pastries take the lead, crowned by a veil candied fruit and mineral aromas. This aromatic,
USUaL pRiCe £48.95 of sweet spices like vanilla. in the mouth the wine impressively complex bouquet is confirmed in
is lively and firm, yet soft and velvety with spicy the mouth. On the palate, the wine is clear-cut
PROMO PRICE £42
fragrances emerging from the dosage. The finish and pure; perfectly balanced with a delightful silky
is also contradictory, with a structure that is smoothness. it has a long, lively and structured
based both on freshness and smoothness finish and offers great cellar potential.
USUaL pRiCe £55.50 USUaL pRiCe £125
PROMO PRICE £51 PROMO PRICE £113
SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE (PER BOTTLE) £47 SIX-BOTTLE CASE PRICE (PER BOTTLE) £100
Champagne | 39

40. T
he essence of the Tanqueray
brand was laid down over
170 years ago when Charles
Tanqueray – who had descended
from three generations of clergymen
– chose not to follow the family calling
and instead opened a distillery in
Bloomsbury, London. Charles’s refusal
to accept the status quo meant that
he spent many years testing the finest
botanicals from around the world.
Today Tanqueray gin continues Charles
Tanqueray’s legacy of excellence.
Tanqueray gets its rich multi-layered
flavour from select botanical
ingredients – angelica, juniper,
coriander and other botanicals
inconveniently sourced from around
the globe. named after the tenth
distillation that this luxury gin
undergoes, in aptly named ‘Tiny 10’,
during which the spirit is macerated
in fresh limes, oranges and grapefruit,
producing the refreshing taste of
Tanqueray no. Ten.
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41. The Wayne Hemingway
No. T Pack
en
acclaimed British designer
Wayne hemingway has brought
his creative vision to luxury gin
Tanqueray no. Ten this year,
with a limited-edition bottle.
This beautiful casing mirrors the
modern exterior of the bottle,
while the interior is inspired by
a 1930’s cocktail theme. The gin
itself is a dry, crisp gin with
a rich juniper flavour and citrus
flavour lending a refreshing edge
to gin and tonics and making an
incomparable to martini cocktails.
USUaL pRiCe £36.50
PROMO PRICE £29.95
WhiTe SpiRiT OF The mOnTh | 41

42. T
he legacy left by legendary Johnnie Walker Gold
John ‘Johnnie’ Walker has The Gold Label was blended to celebrate
expanded decades and spread the first 100 years of Johnnie Walker in 1920.
to worldwide acclaim. John Walker A well-kept secret, it’s only been available
started out in his parents shop in outside the company since the 1990s. It is
crafted using whiskies such as Cardhu, for
Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1820 at the
a honeyed flavour, and Clynelish, providing
early age of 14, selling everything from malt and oak flavours. There are notes of soft
writing paper to whisky. However as raisins and toffee, fresh malt and light cream.
time would tell, it was the latter which Gold Label is as enticing as it is sensuous.
would immortalise his name. USUAL PRICE £66.50
Three generations of the Walker PROMO PRICE £56.50
family have defined the steps to make
Johnnie Walker the world famous Johnnie Walker Blue with Glasses
Scotch whisky it is today. Encased in This premium whisky has been paired
an iconic square bottle, the Johnnie with two elegant glasses to maximise
Walker range of whiskies are blends the sensational flavours that embody
of some of Scotland’s finest drams. Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Presented in
a stylish blue lacquer case, this is the gift
The Blue Label represents the pinnacle
for whisky connoisseurs.
of the House of Walker – the epitome
PRICE £220
of blending from the rarest malts –
which has an array of awards to its
Johnnie Walker Blue Venturer Bag
name. Each cask is hand-selected for
its exceptional quality, character and The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Venturer
is available exclusively from Harrods.
flavour, ensuring the unique character The Venturer is the result of a partnership
of the Blue Label; a complex, between two global icons: Johnnie Walker
powerful, incredibly smooth dram Blue Label and Greg Norman. This limited
that retains the signature Johnnie edition VIP bag was personally designed by
Walker smokiness. Bill Amberg and Greg Norman, influenced by
Greg’s incredible achievements on the golf
course and in business. Only 331 Venturer
bags are available worldwide, in recognition
of the number of weeks Greg Norman
reigned as golf ’s world number one. Each bag
contains a suit compartment, shirt pocket
and three bespoke accessories designed
for the professional at the top of his game.
The Venturer limited edition is the ultimate
travel accessory for the power player.
Price £1,500
Also available:
Johnnie Walker Blue Caddy Bag £240
Johnnie Walker Blue Club Bag £275
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49. BRUCE LANGLANDS
18 24 44 50 Director of Food Halls
ooking up a gourmet feast
Harrods Magazine
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this Christmas sounds more
time-consuming than it really
is. Having interviewed some of
Food & Entertaining the world’s best chefs for this,
our first-ever Harrods Magazine
Food & Entertaining, I discovered it’s not just
9 NEWS 24 CHRISTMAS LUNCH me who believes that the key to fine cuisine
Festive truffles from Charbonnel et MADE SIMPLE is provenance. The most flavoursome dishes
Walker; William Curley Couture Fresh flavours, high-quality ingredients rely not on complicated recipes, but rather on
Chocolate; Taittinger’s Nocturne Sec; and clever shortcuts make this festive starting out with the very best ingredients.
organic olive oils by Manni feast deliciously different All the produce that we’ve used in the meals
11 A FINE LINE 36 CHEFS’ SECRET INGREDIENTS created throughout the next 68 pages has been
Coln Valley Smokery has perfected the Eight top chefs choose their must- selected with flavour in mind. Sourcing these
flavour of its salmon by doing things have foods, drinks and spices to turn products is a long process – and one that we
the slow, old-fashioned way Christmas lunch into a gourmet feast take very seriously. We check to ensure that they
are grown naturally and ethically. We visit the
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farms that supply us. We forge strong working
Gourmet treats make the festive Demarquette chocolate; Can À Suc
relationships with the individuals behind each
season all the more special sugar shapes; La Maison de la Truffe
brand, because we want their trust as much as
truffles; A L’Olivier oils; top wines
14 SMART DECO we want yours. And once the products arrive
Delicious and decorative, this season’s 40 BURIED TREASURE in-store, they are checked and double-checked
most stylish Christmas ornaments Worth more than its weight in gold, to make sure we are genuinely proud to put
are good enough to eat the white truffle is a gourmet superstar them on our shelves.
16 NEWS 44 BOXING DAY CLEVER Our passion for exceptional quality also
Home baking kits; the best A delicious array of fine meats, translates to our prepared foods. Our cocktail
Advent calendars; old-fashioned cheeses and cakes is a smart option party food is a social whirl of salmon mousse
and festive confectionery for a festive feast parcels, foie gras terrines and delicate canapés.
Our Harrods mince pies, Christmas cakes and
18 ’TWAS THE NIGHT 50 HOW TO HOST THE puddings are derived from old-English recipes,
BEFORE CHRISTMAS PERFECT PARTY while our yule logs and stollens add an exotic
Our European neighbours have Careful preparation, an eclectic guest European touch. All our fresh foods – from
inspired a feast of seafood, salads list and contingency tactics ensure goose to salmon, ham to beef ribs, chipolatas to
and exotic fruits – a perfectly light and your reputation as the ultimate host sprouts – will combine simply and beautifully
luxurious prequel to Christmas Day to create a memorable gourmet feast. While
66 ULTIMATE LUCKY DIP
22 TALKING TURKEY From pink Champagne to smoked the fine flavours are doing all the hard work,
The privileged life of a free-range salmon, Christmas cake to caviar, the chef will have plenty of time to enjoy the
turkey at Peach Croft Farm results the “Ultimate” hamper has all the festivities, too.
in an extra-tasty Christmas dinner ingredients of a very festive season And this Christmas, for your convenience,
we have produced a festive foods order
form, which can be found at the back of this
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