< Previous30 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX PREMIERE CUVÉE EXTRA BRUT ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED975 2Chic NonnaNVAED1,210 ROSÉ NEC PLUS ULTRA NON DOSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai2008AED5,300 GMUCI_02_14-30_G&M REPORT A-B_13075238.indd 30GMUCI_02_14-30_G&M REPORT A-B_13075238.indd 3022/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:26GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 31 CARBON C arbon was created and founded in 2011 by Alexandre Méa. Each bottle is handcrafted and goes through a 38-step process to create the carbon fibre exterior. Sommelier Philippe Jamesse says the carbon that covers the bottles merges with the carbon dioxide of the Champagne bubbles, creating an interaction that nouridhes and sharpens the wine. BRUT LUMINOUS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1City SocialNVAED2,900 2Chic NonnaNVAED3,100 399 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Abu Dhabi NVAED3,200 4CLAPNVAED3,500 5Twiggy by La CantineNVAED3,650 6Armani/RistoranteNVAED4,900 7Trèsind StudioNVAED6,125 BRUT VINTAGE BLANC DE BLANCS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic Nonna2012AED3,450 299 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Abu Dhabi 2012AED4,500 3Al Muntaha2012AED4,640 4City Social2012AED5,800 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 31GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3122/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:2632 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX BUGATTI CARBON B-01 Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 =1Al Muntaha2002AED5,620 =1Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara 2002AED5,620 3Armani/Ristorante2002AED10,900 BUGATTI CARBON B-03 Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Takahisa2013AED5,900 2Twiggy by La Cantine2013AED6,480 ROSÉ ROSE LUMINOUS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Twiggy by La CantineNVAED3,850 BUGATTI CARBON B-02 Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Armani/Ristorante2006AED10,900 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 32GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3222/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:26GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 33 ROSE LUMINOUS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1CLAPNVAED7,000 2City SocialNVAED8,200 3MayabayNVAED9,000 LARGE FORMATS – ROSÉ MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L LARGE FORMATS MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L BRUT LUMINOUS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic NonnaNVAED6,250 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 33GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3322/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:2634 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX CHARLES HEIDSIECK Charles Heidsieck, based in the Reims region of Champagne and the smallest of the Grandes Marques Champagne Houses, was founded in 1851 by the French Champagne maker Charles Camille Heidsieck. Heidsieck was born in 1822 into a wine-making family. In 1851, he founded a wine house bearing his own name and began to sell his Champagne in Belgium and England before travelling to the US in 1852. His larger-than-life persona earned him the nickname Champagne Charlie. In 1985, Charles Heidsieck became part of the Rémy Cointreau wine and spirits group, but in 2011 was sold to privately- owned French holding group EPI. BRUT MILLESIMÉE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Il Ristorante - Niko Romito2006AED1,350 BLANC DES MILLENAIRES Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1L'Atelier Robuchon1995AED4,200 2COYA Dubai1995AED4,900 1CLAP2004AED3,900 BRUT RÉSERVE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1City SocialNVAED1,350 2COYA DubaiNVAED1,400 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 34GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3422/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:26GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 35 BRUT VINTAGE Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic Nonna2006AED825 2Folly2006AED1,000 3L'Atelier Robuchon2006AED1,250 4COYA Dubai2006AED1,380 5Ristorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara2006AED1,450 6Dinner by Heston Blumenthal2006AED1,460 7LPM Restaurant & Bar2006AED1,550 8Mayabay2006AED1,700 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 35GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3522/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:2636 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX CHARTOGNE-TAILLET Chartogne-Taillet is a renowned champagne producer, based in the village of Merfy, in the Montagne de Reims region of France. The family-run winery has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest champagne houses in existence. The vineyards are spread over 12 hectares, and the family has been cultivating vines and producing champagne for several generations, preserving the heritage and tradition of champagne making. The current proprietor, Alexandre Chartogne, represents the latest generation of the family to take the reins of the business. He took over from his parents in 2006 and has been instrumental in transforming the winery into one of the most respected champagne producers in the region. He is known for his innovative and meticulous approach to winemaking, combining time- honored methods with modern techniques. Chartogne-Taillet is distinct in its commitment to expressing the unique character of the terroir in its wines. The vineyards are planted with the traditional Champagne grape varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The winery practices organic farming, refraining from the use of herbicides and pesticides, to maintain the health of the soil and vines. The vineyards are divided into small plots according to their specific terroirs, which are vinified separately. This meticulous approach allows Chartogne-Taillet to capture the distinct personality of each plot and create wines with a profound sense of place. The house’s champagnes are known for their elegance, complexity, and vibrancy, reflecting the unique characteristics of the Merfy terroir. CHEMIN DE REIMS BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar Dubai NVAED1,850 CUVEÉE SAINTE ANNE BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED1,300 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 36GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3629/11/2023 19:1129/11/2023 19:11GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 37 LES COUARRES EXTRA-BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED1,900 HORS SERIE EXTRA BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED1,900 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 37GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3729/11/2023 19:1129/11/2023 19:1138 GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX DELAMOTTE M aison Delamotte was established in Reims by François Delamotte in 1760, before being sold to the Lanson family in the 1830s. Marie-Louise de Nonancourt, a member of the Lanson family, took ownership and moved production to Mesnil-sur-Oger. She also went on to buy the at-that-time neglected estate of Laurent-Perrier. Her son Charles took over management of the house from 1948 to 1988, while his brother Bernard looked after Laurent-Perrier. In 1988, Bernard de Nonancourt integrated the two, and bought Delamotte’s neighbour Maison Salon. Since 1997, Didier Depond has managed Delamotte and Salon, developing the image and reputation of the two brands in more than 50 countries. Delamotte Champagne is characterised by its freshness and character and is produced from grapes sourced from vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne. Delamotte reserves wine from year to year to create blended wine in non- vintage styles. BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Mott 32NVAED750 2Chic NonnaNVAED790 399 Sushi Bar & Restaurant Abu Dhabi NVAED950 4MayabayNVAED990 5TakahisaNVAED1,250 6OssianoNVAED1,420 GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 38GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3822/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:26GAULT&MILLAU CHAMPAGNE INDEX 39 BLANC DE BLANCS Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1City SocialNVAED980 2Chic NonnaNVAED1,000 =3Dinner by Heston BlumenthalNVAED1,270 =3OssianoNVAED1,270 5MayabayNVAED1,500 =6Al MuntahaNVAED1,860 =6Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara NVAED1,860 8TakahisaNVAED1,900 BRUT ROSÉ Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1Chic NonnaNVAED1,080 2Mott 32NVAED1,350 3Dinner by Heston BlumenthalNVAED1,420 4TakahisaNVAED2,100 =5Al MuntahaNVAED2,450 =5Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara NVAED2,450 BRUT Value RankingNameVintage Price as of November 2023 1LPM Restaurant & Bar DubaiNVAED2,080 ROSÉ LARGE FORMATS MAGNUM SELECTION, 1.5L GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 39GMUCI_02_31-57_G&M REPORT C-G_13075241.indd 3922/11/2023 12:2622/11/2023 12:26Next >