{"title":"Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the grande marques to boutique grower producers, our Champagne collection offers something for every celebration — and for no reason at all. Because sometimes Tuesday deserves bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-lamblot-frenesie-meunier-champagne-2019-75cl","title":"A. Lamblot, Frenesie Meunier, Champagne 2019 - 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrénésie. The word itself evokes delirium - that moment when conversation crackles like kindling, light falls absolutely right, and something expensive tastes like it genuinely means something. Régis Lamblot's Meunier from the old vines of Vrigny in Montagne de Reims understands that feeling better than most wines ever will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is 100% Meunier, no dosage, vinified in both stainless steel and oak, aged over two years on its lees with manual remuage à la volée. This is the labour-intensive kind of commitment - the sort that costs time and discipline but builds complexity most modern houses won't even attempt. Only 985 bottles exist. It feels like owning a genuine secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, Frénésie shimmers copper-gold, the mousse fine and steady, each bubble a small act of precision. The aromatics are lush and serious: wild red berries, dark brioche, a hint of almond praline, beneath it all something chalky and pure that speaks of terroir. The palate is structured and powerful but never aggressive in spirit. Poached pear, stone fruit, a thread of salinity running through to the finish. The oak and the extended lees age lend richness but never heaviness - instead, it feels earned, like a conversation that's earned the right to be genuinely complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis champagne doesn't need time, but it rewards it. Drink now, or cellar for 8 - 10 years with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChill to 8 - 10°C. Use a larger format glass - tulip or white wine glass - to let the aromatics breathe and develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Burgundy in a glass calls for food with backbone. Try roasted game, aged Comté, or grilled lamb. 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The wine arrives with pale salmon colouring and fine, persistent bubbles. The aromatic profile demonstrates why Charles Heidsieck's rosé commands respect: delicate red fruit aromas - strawberry, raspberry, cherry - mingle with white peach and floral notes. Secondary aromas of brioche and toast emerge from lees contact, adding complexity. Mineral undertones suggest chalk influence, providing framework for fruit expression. The nose opens gradually, revealing new dimensions with aeration. The palate confirms the wine's quality and sophistication. The structure proves elegantly balanced, with fine carbonation adding texture without aggression. Red fruit flavours develop - strawberry, raspberry - balanced against stone fruit notes and brioche complexity. The mid-palate shows remarkable concentration, the fruit supported by precise acidity. There's a subtle honey note that adds richness without heaviness. The finish extends pleasantly, with mineral notes providing elegant conclusion. This is rosé champagne for serious entertaining, not casual rosé consumption. How to Serve: Serve at 8-9 degrees Celsius in proper flutes to appreciate the colour and bubble stream. Allow time for the wine to warm slightly - complexity reveals itself as temperature rises. Food Pairings: Excellent with shellfish preparations, smoked salmon, and seafood canapés. The wine's red fruit character suits lighter charcuterie and aged cheeses. Works beautifully with roasted poultry and strawberry-based desserts. 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With each new release, Krug's winemakers, working in a tradition uninterrupted since 1843, select from a cellar of reserve wines - some decades old - to create a blend that captures the house style whilst reflecting its vintage components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular edition draws from a notably complex assemblage: the blend incorporates a higher proportion of reserve wines than certain recent releases, lending additional complexity and depth. On the nose, you'll discover the classical Krug aromatics refined to an art form: white flowers, orchard fruit, subtle citrus, and beneath these, a compelling minerality with hints of chalk and gunflint. There's also the characteristic yeast note - fresh brioche, honeycomb, the aromatic signature of proper ageing - alongside subtle spice and a hint of ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palate demonstrates the rigorous precision for which Krug is celebrated. The mousse is exceptionally fine, nearly gossamer in texture, yet the wine carries notable weight and concentration on the mid-palate. Flavours develop methodically: golden apple, pear, subtle almond, with undertones of honey and toast. The acidity, fully integrated, provides structure and drive without any sense of harshness. What emerges is a wine of remarkable balance - substantial yet elegant, complex yet coherent, with a finish that is long, clean, and deeply mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8-10°C in proper flutes. Allow 10-15 minutes of decanting to fully open the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal with seafood, particularly oysters, scallops, and fine white fish. 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The acidity, perfectly poised, provides freshness and structure without any sense of harshness or austerity. The mid-palate has lovely definition, with the wine's mineral character providing a sense of precision and clarity. The finish is clean, long, and memorably dry, with a quality of completeness that rewards repeated sips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8-10°C as an aperitif or throughout a meal. Proper flutes will enhance the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional with oysters, mussels, and scallops. Also pairs beautifully with fine white fish, delicate shellfish preparations, and light Asian cuisines. 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Pour it, and the first thing you notice is the mousse  -  impossibly fine, almost silken, rising in a steady stream through pale gold. Then the aromas arrive: white flowers, lemon zest, a whisper of toasted almond. It smells like a sunny morning in a French patisserie, if that patisserie happened to sit on a chalk hillside in Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is bright and precise  -  white peach, Amalfi lemon, a thread of minerality that runs through the finish like a chalk line drawn beneath everything. There's a creamy richness that keeps it from being austere, and a length that quietly insists you pay attention. This isn't champagne that shouts. It murmurs, and you lean in. The body is elegant without being thin, the acidity bracing but never harsh. 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The 2014 vintage, cool and structured, provided ideal conditions for Chardonnay of such character. Waris-Larmandier has crafted a wine that expresses both the vintage's essential character and the parcel's distinctive terroir: fresh hazelnut, white stone fruit, citrus zest, and a compelling minerality with hints of flint and chalk. The aromatics suggest meticulous vineyard care and harvest timing, with subtle brioche notes and white flowers emerging as complexity develops. The palate demonstrates the refinement characteristic of Cramant Grand Cru Chardonnay. The mousse is refined and persistent, delivering flavours of remarkable definition: golden apple, pear, subtle citrus, with undertones of almond. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing both structure and drive. The mineral character is particularly notable. How to Serve: Serve at 8-10°C in proper stemware. 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Louis Roederer's Late Release represents a deliberate choice to hold this vintage in the cellars for additional ageing, allowing the wine to achieve that tertiary complexity and integrated maturity that defines truly excellent vintage Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis magnum format has benefited from extended cellaring under optimal conditions. On the nose, you'll discover the mature aromatics characteristic of fine aged Champagne: dried fruits - apricot, fig, candied lemon - alongside toast, honeycomb, and subtle spice. There's also a compelling minerality, now resolved into a complex array of earthy undertones that suggest bottle age and proper development. The fruit itself has taken on honeyed qualities, with hints of white chocolate and almond alongside the characteristic brioche notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palate demonstrates the refinement of a vintage Champagne at its peak. The mousse, whilst still present, has become delicate and sophisticated - the sign of a wine properly aged. Flavours develop with remarkable complexity: honey, toast, subtle dried fruits, and that compelling mineral undertone. The mid-palate is nicely weighted, with acidity fully integrated, providing structure and drive without aggression. The finish is long, complex, and profoundly dry - the signature of a great vintage Champagne approached from a position of maturity and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8-10°C. This wine deserves unhurried appreciation and proper stemware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal with roasted poultry, light game, and refined seafood preparations. 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This traditional technique produces rosés of greater complexity, colour intensity, and genuine character that distinguish them from mass-produced alternatives. Drappier's non-vintage rosé demonstrates the house's commitment to consistency and quality across vintages, carefully blending to achieve signature style. The wine displays salmon to pale red colouration with fine, persistent bubbles suggesting careful carbonation control. The aromatic profile emphasizes red fruit character throughout: strawberry, raspberry, cherry aromas dominate, with white peach and floral undertones providing complexity. Toast and brioche suggest lees contact and extended bottle age, adding considerable depth. There's a mineral, slightly earthy quality suggesting terroir expression and careful vineyard management. The nose opens gradually, revealing new dimensions with aeration. The palate demonstrates why Drappier's rosé commands respect amongst serious enthusiasts. Fine carbonation contributes elegant texture without harshness. Red fruit flavours dominate: strawberry, raspberry, with stone fruit and brioche complexity adding depth and interest. The mid-palate shows good concentration, the fruit supported by precise acidity throughout. The structure proves remarkably balanced, combining fruit expression with mineral refinement elegantly. The finish extends pleasantly, with dry, mineral notes lingering pleasantly. How to Serve: Serve at 8-9 degrees Celsius in proper flutes to appreciate the colour and aromatic complexity fully. 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Louis Roederer's Late Release programme reflects a deliberate strategy of extended cellaring, allowing the wine to develop that integrated maturity and tertiary complexity which distinguishes truly great aged Champagne from merely competent releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage has evolved admirably during its time in the cellars. The aromatics speak of mature Champagne with sophistication: honey, dried stone fruit, toasted hazelnut, and a subtle minerality with hints of chalk and flint. There's also a pleasant brioche note and white chocolate undertones, alongside suggestions of caramel and subtle spice - the signature of proper bottle age. The fruit itself has taken on a honeyed quality, suggesting the vintage's original ripeness has been refined into something more subtle and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpon tasting, the wine demonstrates the equilibrium for which the 1999 vintage is celebrated. The mousse is delicate yet present, and flavours develop with elegance: honey, toast, subtle dried fruits, with stone fruit notes displaying honeyed qualities. The acidity is fully integrated, providing structure without aggression, and the mid-palate exhibits the concentration characteristic of a good vintage approached from a position of maturity. The finish is long, dry, and mineral-driven, with a complexity that rewards contemplation and suggests continued potential for evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8-10°C. This wine benefits from 10-15 minutes of opening time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roasted poultry and light game. Also pairs beautifully with refined seafood preparations and cream-based sauces. 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Louis Roederer's decision to hold these bottles for extended cellaring before release reflects a confidence in the vintage's potential for development, and the results justify that patience entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis magnum has evolved beautifully during its extended time in the cellars. The aromatics are those of a mature vintage Champagne approached from a position of sophistication: dried apricot, honey, toasted nuts, and beneath these, a subtle minerality with hints of chalk and flint. There's also the characteristic complexity of bottle age - white chocolate, caramel, and subtle spice - alongside orchard fruit notes that have taken on a honeyed quality. The overall impression is of a wine that has achieved full maturity without losing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting reveals a wine of remarkable equilibrium. The mousse is delicate yet still evident, delivering flavours that develop with elegance: honey, toast, subtle dried fruits, and stone fruit with honeyed undertones. The acidity, fully integrated, provides structure and drive, and the mid-palate demonstrates the concentration and weight characteristic of the 1996 vintage. The finish is long, complex, and memorably dry - suggesting a wine that has achieved that sweet spot where primary freshness and tertiary complexity coexist harmoniously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 8-10°C. This wine warrants careful decanting and unhurried appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with roasted poultry, light game, and refined seafood. The wine's complexity suits dishes with cream-based sauces or subtle spicing. 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The acidity is perfectly calibrated, providing both refreshing freshness and the structural integrity to carry flavours across the palate with grace. The mid-palate has surprising weight and concentration for a rosé. How to Serve: Chill to 7-9°C and serve in proper flutes. 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The mid-palate shows remarkable concentration, the fruit supported by precise acidity. There's an impression of richness and depth, yet the wine maintains remarkable elegance and finesse. The structure suggests considerable ageing potential; this wine will develop further beautifully. The finish extends pleasantly, with mineral notes providing elegant conclusion. How to Serve: Serve at 8-9 degrees Celsius in proper flutes. Allow time to warm slightly - complexity reveals itself as temperature rises. Food Pairings: Excellent with sophisticated entertaining. Pair with oysters, lobster, scallops, and seafood preparations. Works beautifully with roasted poultry, light game, and aged cheeses. 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Pinot-led and finely judged, it opens with crisp orchard fruit, citrus peel, and freshly baked brioche, before settling into something softer and more generous in the glass. There’s freshness here, certainly, but also enough depth to keep things interesting long after the first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eMade by a small grower producer in Champagne, this is a bottle equally at home as an aperitif or stretched across a long lunch with good company and something indulgent on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"634\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eElegant, quietly confident, and dangerously easy to return to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56742987170116,"sku":"HO28401BNV","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/PM.png?v=1778513077"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-150cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé 150cl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-15\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-15\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-32\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1d181c7b-cb17-40e5-97f2-624193f6475d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eLaurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emagnum ormat takes one of Champagne’s great rosés and gives it a little more theatre, a little more generosity, and somehow even more elegance in the glass. Bursting with wild strawberries, raspberries and red cherry, it keeps all the freshness and precision of the classic bottle, just with a slower, more graceful evolution that magnums do so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eThis is the sort of Champagne that arrives to applause at long lunches, weddings, rooftop dinners and celebrations that accidentally become stories people tell for years afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"748\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBeautifully poised, unmistakably stylish, and impossible to open quietly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770116649284,"sku":"HO28704CNV","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/LPMB.png?v=1779303324"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-blanc-de-blancs-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Blanc De Blancs 75cl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-12\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-12\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"584179d5-9397-4e25-a0cd-697c4f4715d4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eLaurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs is drawn entirely from Chardonnay, giving it that lifted, crystalline freshness Blanc de Blancs lovers spend their lives chasing. Expect lemon zest, white flowers, oyster shell minerality and an impossibly fine mousse, all wrapped up in Laurent-Perrier’s famously elegant house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eThis is Champagne that feels equally at home at the start of a long lunch or alongside excellent seafood and slightly dangerous amounts of conversation. Bright, precise and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"664\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA bottle for oyster trays, polished kitchens and people who like their Champagne with a little more tension and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770118385988,"sku":"HO28705BNV","price":91.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/LBBDB.png?v=1779302948"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-vintage-2018-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2018 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eDrawn from a single harvest and aged patiently in the Laurent-Perrier cellars, this is a more structured, layered expression of the house style. There’s bright citrus and white stone fruit at first, followed by toasted brioche, roasted nuts and a long, chalky finish that keeps everything feeling poised rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eStill unmistakably Laurent-Perrier,  elegant, precise and beautifully balanced, but with a little more depth and occasion to it. The sort of bottle that belongs on a proper table, somewhere between the first oysters and the moment someone orders another bottle “for safety”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"849\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA brilliant choice for celebrations, long lunches and anyone who likes their Champagne with both freshness and a bit of gravitas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770118811972,"sku":"HO28706B18","price":81.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/2018.png?v=1779302643"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-heritage-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Héritage 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eHéritage brings together reserve wines from Laurent-Perrier’s finest vintages, creating a Champagne with remarkable depth, texture and composure. There’s baked citrus, toasted almond, warm pastry and a gentle richness running through it, balanced by the house’s trademark freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eThis is Champagne for longer lunches, proper glassware and food that deserves your attention. A bottle that feels reassuringly grown-up without losing any sense of energy or lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"712\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor those who like their Champagne layered, elegant, and just a little more contemplative than the average pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770122416452,"sku":"HO28701BNV","price":75.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/Heritage.png?v=1779301095"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-la-cuvee-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eLaurent-Perrier La Cuvée is everything great non-vintage Champagne should be: bright, elegant, generous and dangerously easy to return to. Built around a high proportion of Chardonnay, it leans fresh and finely tuned, with notes of citrus, white peach and warm brioche carried by an incredibly delicate mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eThis is the sort of Champagne that works almost everywhere, passed around at kitchen parties, poured as guests arrive, or opened simply because the table looks like it deserves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"677\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA true house classic from one of Champagne’s great names. Refined enough for celebration, relaxed enough not to wait for one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770123759940,"sku":"HO28702BNV","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/LPC.png?v=1779300658"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-cuvee-rose-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eInstantly recognisable in the glass, this is one of the great rosé champagnes: vivid, precise and unapologetically expressive. Made almost entirely from Pinot Noir, it bursts with wild strawberries, raspberries and red cherries, balanced by remarkable freshness and an elegant, fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eThere’s a reason this bottle appears at long lunches, gallery dinners and the sort of tables that somehow stretch pleasantly into the early hours. It has presence without heaviness. Serious craftsmanship without taking itself too seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"764\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA brilliant bottle for celebrations, generous hosts, summer tables and anyone who believes rosé Champagne should taste as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56770124480836,"sku":"HO28703BNV","price":81.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/LPRose.png?v=1779299598"},{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-grand-siecle-75cl","title":"Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle 75cl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-0\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b5361462-961e-4590-a0f8-8fd04dd72977-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"15bd3fb1-7ac0-4696-9d18-51d4f305fbdb\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eLaurent-Perrier’s prestige cuvée is built around a simple but rather brilliant idea: nature never gives you the perfect vintage, so why rely on just one? Instead, Grand Siècle blends three exceptional years into something deeper, calmer, and more complete. The result is Champagne with extraordinary precision and quiet confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eExpect layers of citrus, toasted brioche, roasted almonds and fine butter pastry, all carried on an impossibly elegant mousse. 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