Still looking for something to do? Try this!
First: Chill your Champagne. Then: Find a relaxing place in the sun, something to eat, and a book to get yourself into. Finally: Sit, pop the cork, fill your glass and open that book.
The Perfume Thief: A Novel
A Gentleman in Moscow meets “Moulin Rouge” in this stylish, sexy page-turner set in Paris on the eve of World War II, where Clementine, a queer American ex-pat and notorious thief, is drawn out of retirement and into one last scam when the Nazis invade. Discover more
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Brimoncourt Blanc de Blancs
This very fine wine is full and elegant. Generous, fresh and subtle, the Brimoncourt Blanc de Blancs is perfect as a distinctive aperitif. This champagne is exclusively made of Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs, reaching a superbly fresh and generous structure. Discover more
The Widow Clicquot
The woman behind the label, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, in this utterly intoxicating book that is as much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered and fascinating woman. Discover more
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Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Yellow Label is the signature of Veuve Clicquot. It manages to reconcile two opposing factors – strength and silkiness – and hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness. The cellar master blends 30-45% reserve wines with grapes from as many as 50 to 60 different crus. Discover more
Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie tells the story of a dashing young Frenchman, Charles Heidsieck, who introduced hard-drinking Americans to champagne in the mid-nineteenth century and became famously known as Champagne Charlie. Ignoring critics who warned that America was a dangerous place to do business, Heidsieck plunged right in, considering it “the land of opportunity” and succeeding there beyond his wildest dreams. Discover more
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Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve has taken its time and does not care who knows it. The House bottles each give important information on ageing with the specific the year the wine was placed to age in the chalk cellars as well as the year it was disgorged. Discover more
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Stalin’s Wine Cellar
In the late 1990s, John Baker was known as a purveyor of quality rare and old wines. Stalin’s Wine Cellar is a wild, sometimes rough ride in the glamorous world of high-end wine. From Double Bay Sydney to Tbilisi Georgia, via the streets of Paris, the vineyards of Bordeaux and iconic Château d’Yquem. Discover more
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Bollinger PN VZ16
Pinot Noir is the pillar of the Champagne Bollinger style, and the House has forged its reputation by showcasing this variety. The PN cuvée aims to prolong the heritage and the legendary style Bollinger is renowned for. Discover more
Halliday Wine Companion 2022
For over thirty years James Halliday has been Australia’s most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. The Halliday team, now led by Tyson Stelzer in the role of chief editor, the 2022 edition has been completely revised to bring readers up-to-the-minute information. Discover more
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Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blancs
Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blancs became a brand new cuvée to the House in 2019 to demonstrate how a meticulous selection of chardonnay grapes provide good vivacity and a rich complexity to a great cuvée. Chardonnay is a precious grape variety for champagne that knows exactly how to offer Pommery champagnes delicacy, elegance and freshness. Discover more
Champagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines
Champagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines guides you through the astounding history of how this delicious drink became the hallmark of celebrations, commiserations and partying across the globe. Discover more
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Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut
Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut is unique for its crisp bouquet and balanced aromas. Its finesse, vigour and exuberance on the palate make it the perfect champagne for any occasion. Discover more
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