Traditional Method

The traditional method, also known as méthode champenoise, is the process of creating sparkling wine through a second fermentation that occurs in the bottle. This method involves ageing the wine on its lees (yeast cells), riddling (gradual turning of bottles), and disgorging to remove sediment, followed by corking. It is labour-intensive but produces wines with refined bubbles, creamy textures, and complex, yeasty notes associated with high-quality sparkling wines like Champagne.

  • Krug Magnum Champagne Bottle on a White Background

    Krug Magnum

    Krug Magnum

    150cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £469.95
    £469.95
  • Krug Champagne Bottle on a White Background

    Krug

    Krug

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £234.95
    £234.95
  • Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Rose Champagne

    Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Rose Champagne

    Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Rose Champagne

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £423.45
    £423.45
  • Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2012 Brut Champagne Bottle on a White Background

    Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2012 Brut

    Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2012 Brut

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £274.45
    £225.00 £274.45
  • Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 Brut Champagne Bottle on a White Background

    Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 Brut

    Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 Brut

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £299.95
    £274.00 £299.95
  • Bonnaire Cramant 2016 Champagne Bottle on a White Background

    Champagne Bonnaire Cramant Grand Cru Vintage 2016

    Champagne Bonnaire Cramant Grand Cru Vintage 2016

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £56.95
    £56.95
  • Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel

    Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel

    Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £46.95
    £46.95
  • Premier Cru Blanc des Blancs Henriet-Bazin Marie-Amélie 2015 Bottle with an image of a woman and a bicycle on the label on a White Background

    Henriet-Bazin Marie-Amélie Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru 2015

    Henriet-Bazin Marie-Amélie Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru 2015

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £66.95
    £66.95
  • Domaine Lagille l'Inattendue Champagne Bottle with a blue tree on label

    Domaine Lagille L'inattendue NV Champagne

    Domaine Lagille L'inattendue NV Champagne

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £46.95
    £46.95
  • Champagne Salmon Cuvee AS Brut

    Champagne Salmon Cuvée AS Brut

    Champagne Salmon Cuvée AS Brut

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £89.95
    £89.95
  • Granville Basalt Sparkling Willamette Valley

    Granville Basalt Brut Nature Sparkling Oregon

    Granville Basalt Brut Nature Sparkling Oregon

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £60.95
    £60.95
  • Champagne Philippe Gonet 'Belemnita' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage 2009

    Philippe Gonet 'Belemnita' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage 2009

    Philippe Gonet 'Belemnita' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage 2009

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £188.95
    £188.95
  • Petit Meslier Champagne, special grape variety made by grower Champagne producer Elemart Robion

    Champagne Elemart Robion Petit Meslier

    Champagne Elemart Robion Petit Meslier

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £91.95
    £91.95
  • Vintage Champagne from Pinot Meunier planted in 1966, called La Jacquessonne, from Louis Brochet. Brown label with red writing.

    Champagne Louis Brochet La Jacquessonne Blanc de Meunier 2019

    Champagne Louis Brochet La Jacquessonne Blanc de Meunier 2019

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £74.95
    £74.95
  • Bottle of Vintage Rose Champagne from Louis Brochet, with pink grapes on label.

    Champagne Louis Brochet Rosé Millesimé 2019

    Champagne Louis Brochet Rosé Millesimé 2019

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £51.95
    £51.95
  • Bottle of Philippe Glavier Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Cramant, with an angel on the silver label.

    Champagne Philippe Glavier Blanc de Blancs 'Genesis' Grand Cru

    Champagne Philippe Glavier Blanc de Blancs 'Genesis' Grand Cru

    75cl | ABV: 12%

    £77.95
    £77.95