< Previous100 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX ROSÉ BRUT BELLE ÉPOQUE ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 =1Al Muntaha2006AED4,100 =1Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara2006AED4,100 3Oak Room2006AED4,950 =1Al Muntaha2010AED3,900 =1Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara2010AED3,900 3Cinque2010AED6,000 1Chic Nonna2013AED2,700 BRUT BLASON ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic NonnaNVAED775 2Hakkasan Abu DhabiNVAED890 3Pierre’s TTNVAED990 4CLAPNVAED995 5FollyNVAED1,200 6Talea by Antonio GuidaNVAED1,250 7Zuma DubaiNVAED1,380 =8BB Social Dining DubaiNVAED1,400 =8Brasserie BouludNVAED1,400 10OssianoNVAED1,440 11Armani/RistoranteNVAED1,450 12City SocialNVAED1,500 =13AvataraNVAED1,600 =13L’Atelier RobuchonNVAED1,600 =15Al MuntahaNVAED1,730 =15Ristorante L’Olivo at Al MaharaNVAED1,730 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 100GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10022/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 101 BRUT BELLE EPOQUE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Alici2006AED9,000 1Mott322012AED7,000 =2Al Muntaha2012AED7,400 =2L’Olivo at Al Mahara2012AED7,400 1Cinque2013AED9,500 LARGE FORMATS MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L 2Zuma Dubai2013AED2,995 3L’Atelier Robuchon2013AED3,100 =4LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai2013AED3,400 =4Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara2013AED3,400 5City Social2013AED4,000 6Takahisa2013AED4,300 7Il Ristorante – Niko Romito2013AED4,600 =8Hoseki2013AED4,600 =8Mott 322013AED4,800 10Avatara2013AED5,100 11Cinque2013AED6,000 GRAND BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic NonnaNVAED1,590 2Oak RoomNVAED2,145 3City SocialNVAED2,550 4Ristorante L’Olivo at Al MaharaNVAED2,660 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 101GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10122/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27102 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX GRAND BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 =1Al MuntahaNVAED5,400 =1L’Olivo at Al MaharaNVAED5,400 BRUT BELLE EPOQUE ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 =1Al Muntaha2008AED22,000 =1L’Olivo at Al Mahara2008AED22,000 JEROBOAM SELECTION 3L BRUT BELLE EPOQUE ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 =1Al Muntaha2010AED9,500 1L’Olivo at Al Mahara2010AED9,500 2Cinque2010AED15,000 1Cinque2013AED15,000 LARGE FORMATS – ROSÉ JEROBOAM SELECTION 3L MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L BRUT BELLE EPOQUE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Al Muntaha2012AED7,400 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 102GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10222/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 103 PHILIPONNAT Afamily-run champagne house with ancestral roots stretching back to the 16th century, Philiponnat is nestled in the heart of the Champagne region in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The house has built a reputation for producing champagnes with remarkable structure and depth, most notably the Clos des Goisses, a single vineyard famed for its steep slope and south- facing exposure, which contributes to the extraordinary ripeness and intensity of the grapes. With a strong emphasis on Pinot Noir, Philipponnat champagnes are known for their power and vinosity, balanced by precise acidity and minerality. This is due to the unique terroir of their vineyards, which are predominantly Grand and Premier Cru, and the family's commitment to low yields and full malolactic fermentation. The house employs traditional winemaking techniques, such as barrel fermentation and extended ageing on lees, to enhance the complexity and richness of the wines. The use of a solera system for their reserve wines adds an additional layer of depth. ROYAL RÉSERVÉ NON-DOSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED850 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 103GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10322/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27104 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX PIERRE PÉTERS Pierre Peters is based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The company, which is a family- owned enterprise, has been in operation for almost six generations since it was established in 1858. Pierre Peters is renowned for crafting high- quality blanc de blancs champagnes, which are made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The company owns about 19 hectares of vineyards, and produces approximately 14,000 cases of champagne annually. Pierre Peters' champagnes are highly sought-after by wine connoisseurs for their purity, precision and minerally undertones. The company's commitment to sustainable viticulture, meticulous grape selection, and careful winemaking techniques are the key drivers behind the exceptional quality of their champagnes. Pierre Peters is widely regarded as one of the finest champagne producers in the world, continually elevating the status of blanc de blancs champagne on the global stage. CUVÉE DE RESERVE GRAND CRU Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Dinner by Heston BlumenthalNVAED1,204 LARGE FORMATS MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L LES CHETILLONS BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Mott32NVAED2,350 LES CHETILLONS BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Dinner by Heston Blumenthal2012AED2,450 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 104GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10429/11/2023 19:1529/11/2023 19:15GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 105 PIPER HEIDSIECK F ounded in 1785 by German, Florens-Louis Heidsieck, Heidsieck & Cie rose to prominence after securing Marie Antoinette as its first brand ambassador. The house became known as Piper Heidsieck following a merger in 1839 and, in the 1980s, became part of the Rémy Cointreau wine and spirits group. The house was eventually sold to Européenne de Participation Industrielle, a privately owned holding company of French luxury brands, in 2011. Today, the brand sources its grapes from over 60 vineyards across the Champagne region and, despite owning no vineyards of its own, produces an estimated five million bottles a year. BRUT CUVÉE RARE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1CLAP2006AED4,950 2The Artisan Il Ristorante2006AED5,300 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 105GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10522/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27106 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX BRUT CUVÉE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Indego by VineetNVAED1,150 2MoonriseNVAED1,200 3City SocialNVAED1,280 4Butcher & StillNVAED1,300 5Brasserie BouludNVAED1,450 BLANC DE BLANCS VINTAGE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Cinque2013AED2,650 1Chic Nonna2015AED1,245 2Mayabay2015AED1,800 3City Social2015AED1,900 4STAY by Yannick Alléno2015AED2,210 =5Al Muntaha2015AED2,300 =5Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara 2015AED2,300 POL ROGER W ine wholesaler Pol Roger founded his eponymous Champagne House in 1849, releasing its first bottles in 1853. Today, the house remains in the ownership, and under the leadership, of his direct descendants, producing around 110,000 cases a year of both vintage and non-vintage cuvées. A favourite of royalty and high society, the house retains a Royal Warrant from the British Royal family and has produced its prestige vintage under the name Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill since 1984. GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 106GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10622/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 107 BRUT CUVÉE 'WINSTON CHURCHILL' Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Zuma Abu Dhabi2006AED3,000 1CLAP2012AED3,500 299 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Abu Dhabi 2012AED4,300 =3Al Muntaha2012AED4,305 =3L’Olivo at Al Mahara2012AED4,305 1Mott322013AED3,100 =2Dinner by Heston Blumenthal2013AED3,575 =2Ossiano2013AED3,575 =4Il Ristorante – Niko Romito2013AED3,800 =4Mayabay2013AED3,800 BRUT CUVÉE VINTAGE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Avatara2012AED1,650 199 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Abu Dhabi2013AED2,000 =1Dinner by Heston Blumenthal2015AED1,465 =1Ossiano2015AED1,465 3Trèsind Studio2015AED1,650 4City Social2015AED1,850 =5Al Muntaha2015AED1,860 =5Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara2015AED1,860 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 107GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10722/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27108 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX BRUT CUVÉE ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Pierre's TT2008AED2,820 1The Artisan Il Ristorante2012AED1,800 2Avatara2012AED2,000 1Chic Nonna2015AED1,125 2CLAP2015AED1,750 3Dinner by Heston Blumenthal2015AED1,820 4Mayabay2015AED2,200 ROSÉ RICH Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1TakahisaNVAED1,500 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 108GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10822/11/2023 12:2722/11/2023 12:27GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 109 POMMERY T he Pommery Champagne House, established in 1836, is a renowned champagne producer located in Reims. Initially a wool trading company, it was Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno who transformed it into a champagne house in the 19th century. Pommery is known for its chalk pit cellars, originally Gallo-Roman chalk quarries, where the champagne matures. These cellars ensure a perfectly stable environment, with a constant temperature and humidity level, ideal for producing champagne. In 1874, Pommery released the first commercially successful Brut champagne, Pommery Nature, breaking away from the then-sweet norm and setting a new trend. The Pommery estate encompasses 55 hectares of vineyards in the Champagne region. It is committed to sustainable viticulture, protecting the environment, and safeguarding the health of its vineyard workers. Pommery Champagne House, a symbol of elegance and luxury, is not only about champagne but also about art and culture. The annual Pommery Experience attracts art enthusiasts from around the globe, showcasing contemporary art installations in the cellars. The house is not just a place of work but also an embodiment of the Pommery spirit – respect for tradition, love for nature, and passion for art. BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Punjab Grill Abu DhabiNVAED490 2Talea by Antonio GuidaNVAED835 GRAND CRU ROYAL VINTAGE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Talea by Antonio Guida2006AED1,890 GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 109GMUCI_02_88-119_G&M REPORT M-S_13075244.indd 10930/11/2023 09:3930/11/2023 09:39Next >