Half Price Champagne - yes 50% off Champagne

Majestic Wine currently have an offer where you can save up to 50% on champagne when you buy 2 or more bottles. There are over 40 varieties included in the offer, check out their website for more information.

What Temperature Should I Serve Champagne?

This week on ‘ask the toff’ Barry from Bristol emailed us with a very astute question;

‘At what temperature should I pour Champagne?’

Well Barry this depends on what kind of champagne you are drinking.  If its a young non vintage (NV) then its generally reccommended that you pour at a temperature of around 7-8 degrees, wheras mature champagnes or vintages should be served cool but not too cold, thus around 11 - 13 degrees.

Naturally you should place unused champagne in an ice bucket when at the table.

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M&S Champagne

With some experienced buyers in the M&S wine department, there are some great champagnes at M&S.

Here are a few of their best sellers that are on the toff’s list for tasting.

Champagne Oudinot Vintage 2002 - Case of 6 @ £129

This Champagne is a rich full flavoured vintage Champagne with a biscuity, buttery aroma, and long and fresh fruity finish. A fine mousse and good acidity add finesse and crispness.

Occasion? - This beautiful champagne would make a great aperitif for a special occasion, or pair it with canapés or delicate starters at a dinner party, especially those made with fish or chicken. As usual you should serve lightly chilled, in tall champagne flutes, not the flat variety that has been all the rage in some A list bars.

Oudinot Cuvée Rosé Brut NV, Champagne AC - Case of 6 @ £124

This Rose Champagne  has been created by Marks & Spencer has created this wonderful champagne by working closely with Philippe Launois of the House of Oudinot.

A blend of the red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has been used, and the delicate peachy-pink colour has been achieved by allowing the juice to mingle for a few hours with the crushed grape skin.

Occasion? It would make a delightful aperitif or a romantic celebration wine, or pair it with fine starters and snacks such as fresh prawns, lobster or parma ham. As with most champagnes the ideal serving temperature 7°C.

M&S Champagne offer in total around 30 varieties of champagne suitable for all budgets and occcasions.

Tesco Wine Voucher Code - Save £10

As a special offer for first time shoppers we have secured a discount for fellow toff’s when you spend over £50 on a case of wine or champagne.

To use the tesco wine voucher code and save £10 enter XXH7F6. The offer is valid until 30th September 2008.

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