Excellent news from the Champagne World for the year 2022 that has just ended: the scenario outlined by the numbers represented in the press release of the Comité Champagne of 18 January 2023, describe a dynamic market in perpetual progress, supported by prudent optimism for the new year.
In 2022 the value of the sales reached a new record exceeding 6 billion euros, with 326 million bottles sold, an increase of 1.6% compared to 2021.
Exports also increased by 4.3% for a total of 187.5 million bottles. It should be noted that the share of exports on total sales has improved from the 45% of ten years ago to more than 57% today.
Having definitively archived the black year of 2020, after a positive 2021, 2022 also confirms itself as a successful year for Champagne, also rewarded by the abundant and quality harvest which will help to replenish stocks to satisfy an ever-increasing market demand.
Despite one of the most complex and cautious global geopolitical and economic contexts, the outlook for Champagne in 2023 is positive and confidence in the sector remains high.
What were the 10 best-selling bottles in 2022 on our o nline shop?
We list them below, in order of sales:
1. Champagne Grande Réserve, André Clouet. A refined and perfect Champagne Brut for many occasions, this 100% Pinot Noir comes from the grapes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims. Finesse and elegance are the main characteristics of this Champagne creamy on the palate and with a lingering finish.
2. Champagne Vintage 2012, Dom Pérignon. A vintage full of paradoxes but certainly one of the best of the last twenty years, that of 2012 was a promise confirmed over time that prepared the wines for conservation over the years. After an elaboration of at least eight years, the Champagne Vintage 2012 achieves a perfect balance between freshness and generosity.
3. Champagne Histoire de Famille, Denis Salomon. 100% Meunier from Vandières and Verneuil vineyards in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne, this Champagne expresses all its richness of crunchy fruit and it is ideal for an aperitif to share with friends.
4. Champagne Reserve, Charles Heidsieck. A blending of the 3 main grape varieties from 60 crus carefully selected by the Chef de Caves of the Maison, it is one of the main references among the Brut Sans Année due to its uniqueness. An identifying Champagne that is striking for its intensity and a fresh finish with surprising persistence. Leave it in the cellar and taste it in a few years, you will be surprised.
5. Champagne Reserve, Thierry Fournier. Blend of 80% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne. Vinification in steel of a single harvest with the addition of 40% of "vin de réserve perpétuelle", it is presented as a rich and balanced Brut.
6. Champagne Majeur, Ayala. The Champagne that represents the Ayala style at the best. Blending of the three blends, Chardonnay expresses its elegance enhanced by Pinot Noir and Meunier with its fruity notes. Balance, finesse and elegance make this Champagne ideal for an aperitif and for dishes based on raw or grilled fish.
7. Champagne Esprit Nature, Henri Giraud. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards of the Vallée de la Marne. Vinification in wood or concrete/terracotta eggs, it is the most representative Champagne of the Maison. Complex and engaging, great minerality and structure, vinous, warm and silky. Easy to drink, it is an ideal Brut for an aperitif or throughout the meal.
8. Champagne Extra Brut Héroïne 2013, La Rogerie. Champagne Blanc de Blancs 100% Chardonnay harvested from the Grand Cru d'Avize in the 2013 vintage. Permanence on its yeasts for over 90 months, it is a Champagne with great structure and minerality, very elegant.
9. Champagne Extra Brut Première Cuvée, Bruno Paillard. A blend of the three typical grape varieties of the Region, it is the truest and best-known expression of the Maison, capable of remaining true to itself in exceptional years as well as in the most difficult ones. With a lively, clean and very fresh taste.
10. Champagne Réserve, Bérêche & Fils. Classic cuvée of Bérêche, result of the blending of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from Premier Cru vineyards of Ludes and Ormes in the Montagne de Reims and parcels in the Vallée de la Marne. A balanced Champagne Réserve, with great energy and depth.
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