Wijnhandel Schaapveld
Wine has been the speciality of Wijnhandel Schaapveld since 1916. You’ll find the spacious and fully air-conditioned shop in the beautiful seventeenth-century building‘Ruiter Kortegaerd’in the charming town centre of Zutphen. Here you can choose from a staggering range of quality wines from all over the world, in every price bracket. Private customers, businesses and hospitality professionals have often been regulars at Schaapveld for many years.
Champagne immediately evokes a certain feeling: one of anticipation, of togetherness, of something special. The soft pop of the cork, the rise of delicate bubbles, the moment you hold the glass before taking a sip. Just like autumn and game, champagne isn’t about rushing, but about paying attention. It’s about the moment.
At Wijnhandel Schaapveld , they believe that champagne really comes into its own when you take the time to savour it. Not just on festive occasions, but especially on quiet evenings when life is allowed to slow down for a moment.
A wine with a history
What makes champagne so special began centuries ago in the region of the same name in France: Champagne. It was here that winemakers discovered that a second fermentation in the bottle produced that characteristic sparkle. What was once seen as a mistake went on to become one of the most refined wine styles in the world.
The cool climate, the chalky soils and the craftsmanship of generations of winemakers combine to produce wines characterised by vibrancy, freshness and elegance. Champagne is no accident, but the result of patience, precision and tradition. Every bottle embodies that history.
The tradition of celebrating together
Champagne is inextricably linked to special moments. We drink it when there is something to celebrate, when a new beginning beckons, or when we look back together. Especially around New Year’s Eve, champagne is the ultimate symbol of hope and expectation: bringing closure to what has been and ushering in what is to come.
But that tradition extends beyond a single evening each year. Champagne marks moments worth cherishing. A table full of friends, an intimate dinner, an unexpected milestone. It is precisely this significance that gives champagne its enduring appeal.
The Schaapveld experience
Anyone who steps inside Schaapveld will notice that champagne is not presented here as luxury for luxury’s sake. The bottles tell stories: about their origins, about people, about style. The conversation is not about status, but about taste and sensation.
Here you’ll discover that champagne can surprise you just as much with its subtlety as with its grandeur. That there are differences in style, character and philosophy. And that the right champagne enhances the moment without overpowering it.
Our champagne recommendations
Within Schaapveld’s range, there are champagnes that stand out, each in their own way:
- Jean Diot – Premier Regard
A champagne offering remarkably good value for money. Fresh, elegant and approachable – perfect for those who want to drink champagne to savour it, not just to celebrate. - Charles Heidsieck – Brut Réserve
From one of the most renowned houses in Champagne. Rich, complex and refined. A champagne that exudes tranquillity and depth, inviting you to pause and reflect. - De Sousa – Tradition Brut (organic)
A champagne with a clear philosophy. Organic, pure and expressive, with plenty of vibrancy and finesse. For connoisseurs seeking authenticity in their glass.