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July Edition | Vieillissement Prolongé

July Edition | Vieillissement Prolongé

This month our focus is on Vieillissement Prolongé, also known as prolonged ageing. Both of our producers this month have made the decision to extend the ageing of their cuvées, giving them incredible power unlike anything you've seen before. However, you should take note that just because something is aged for an extended period of time, does not mean they are vintage champagne!Our first producer is Vincent Renoir who have been making wines for four generations. From pruning to grape-harvesting, everything is done with passion to ensure the best quality fruit is produced. Vinification is done in either stainless-steel tanks or wooden barrels....

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June Edition | Focus on Oak

June Edition | Focus on Oak

Our first producer is Yves Ruffin. This is a House that went against the trends of the time, when winegrowers didn't take environmental factors into consideration. Since 1971 Yves Ruffin has organically farmed their three hectares between Avenay Val d’Or and Tauxières, a massive pioneering effort! Getting back to our theme, the House's reserve wines are stored in large, oval shaped oak casks from Alsace. Unusually, they also have an old foudre made out of acacia wood, which is used to ferment the base wine for their Extra Brut. This particular wood tends to be less aggressive than traditional oak, giving more subtle notes.Next...

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May Edition | Generational Growers

May Edition | Generational Growers

Let's dive right into Generational Grower Champagne. Our first producer Domaine Pierre Gerbais, hails from the village of Celles-Sur-Ource in the Côte des Bar. Located to the north of Champagne, the region benefits from clay and limestone soil, which is preferential for Pinot Noir growth. Interestingly, in the river valley village of Celles-sur-Ource Pinot Blanc (one of the four "forgotten" varietals) is featured. The "rare" grape is able to resist the humidity and spring frosts known to frequent the area. It is the precise, original and masterful expression of Pinot Blanc that has established Pierre Gerbais as a pioneer in...

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April Edition | Grand Cru Terroirs

April Edition | Grand Cru Terroirs

This month we explore the Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des blancs and the Montagne de Reims through one producer - Nicolas Feuillatte. We have chosen two wines from the range, never in Australia before (as production is low - 20,000 bottles or so annually) so we were fortunate enough to get them in for you, our loyal club members. We absolutely loved the wines and we think you will too. Just the ageing along on each of them, 9 years for the blancs de blancs and 8 years for the Blanc de Noirs is a testament to the...

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