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We invite you to explore Emperor Champagne's entire range of French Champagne, Champagne glasses and champagne accessories. We stock well-known champagne brands, like Veuve Clicquot and Bollinger, through to artisinal producers like Pierre Paillard and Egly Ouriet. Plus we have some Emperor exclusive champagnes that offer excellent drinking and value, such as Charles Collin, Cédric Moussé, Rémi Leroy and De Sousa.
A. Margaine
A. Margaine 'Le Brut' Premier Cru
Brut
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $72.20 (?)
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Get some in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2019 with 8 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Margaine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth generation grower-producer and his family have vineyards in Villers Marmery. This town is considered somewhat of an oddity, as it is primarily a chardonnay village amidst a mountain of pinot noir. Why is this special? Well the chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found anywhere else in champagne. This immediately stands out as an identity that Arnaud wants to preserve which is present in the Margaine cuvées. His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. 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A. Margaine
A. Margaine Cuvée M 'Le Caractère'
Extra Brut
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $108.30 (?)
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It is essentially a multi-vintage wine similar to that of how the Grande Cuvée from Krug or the Grand Siècle from Laurent-Perrier are made, the difference being that this is almost exclusively from one village - Villers-Marmery as opposed to multiple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Brut at 4 g\/l dosage, unfiltered, unfined and farmed using sustainable practices. 90% Chardonnay with 10% Pinot noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Margaine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth generation grower-producer and his family have vineyards in Villers Marmery. This town is considered somewhat of an oddity, as it is primarily a chardonnay village amidst a mountain of Pinot noir. Why is this special? The Chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found anywhere else in Champagne. This immediately stands out as an identity that Arnaud wants to preserve which is present in the Margaine cuvées. His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. He is a proponent of blocking malolactic fermentation, as he wants to preserve what he describes as ‘fruit freshness’ and not just acidity. Lastly, he says of being an Artisan: \u003cem\u003e“Under the banner \"Artisan of Champagne\", the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman value\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003epredominant\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is the one that \u003cstrong\u003eunites the group\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Agrapart
Agrapart & Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $150.10 (?)
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All class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Made from chardonnay vines between 20 and 50 years old in Avize, Cramant, Oiry and Oger, this actually contains a majority of reserve wine, with 60 percent of the blend coming from 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s ripe and rich in feel, its flavours remain well within a green-fruit spectrum of pear, apple and citrus, complemented by a fine, silky texture that reflects its grand cru origins. It’s sleek and focused on the palate, driven by a chalky tension, and it finishes with excellent length and poise\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1894 by Arthur Agrapart, this outstanding estate in Avize acquired much of its present vineyard land during the 1950s and ’60s, thanks to Arthur’s grandson Pierre. Since 1984 it has been run by Pascal Agrapart (pictured), who has taken the domaine to ever-greater heights, emphasizing natural viticulture and the expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrapart's vineyards are spread over 70 parcels, the majority of which lie in the grand cru villages of Avize, Cramant, Oiry and Oger. Average vine age is about 35 years, with the oldest vines in Avize over 60 years. Pascal Agrapart is uninterested in being labeled as either organic or biodynamic, but he does feel that it’s important to work according to natural rhythms and sensibilities, and both the vineyard work and the work in the cellar follow this philosophy. No chemical pesticides or weedkillers are ever used, and all of the vineyards are worked manually, encouraging the roots to descend deeper. Agrapart places great importance on the proper technique and timing of pruning to control vineyard maladies, and some homeopathic treatments are also used in the vines to control parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected for a Champagne estate that places a strong emphasis on viticulture, the average potential alcohol at harvest is very high here, normally around 11 degrees, and Agrapart virtually never chaptalizes any of his wines. The grapes are pressed with a traditional Coquard vertical press, and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, which Agrapart feels is crucial to the expression of terroir. Malolactic fermentation is completed for all the wines, and a portion of the best wines of the harvest are aged in old, 600-liter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edemi-muids\u003c\/em\u003e: “the older the better,” says Agrapart, as he hates the flavors of new barrels. The wines are typically bottled around the full moon of May, with no fining, no filtration and no cold stabilization. Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T11:42:27+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T11:49:50+10:00","vendor":"Agrapart","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","gift guide","Grower","Mesnil-Sur-Oger","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-Maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creme Caramel","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Mandarin","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Vibrant","Terroir driven","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":15895,"price_min":15895,"price_max":15895,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":555354980380,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"AGRA_TER","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753615163501,"product_id":56583356444,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:18:35+10:00","updated_at":"2022-05-09T11:51:38+10:00","alt":"Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","width":1000,"height":1548,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098","variant_ids":[555354980380]},"available":true,"name":"Agrapart \u0026 Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15895,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","id":1089116471405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1548,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","id":1089116471405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1548,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1548,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Agraparat-_-Fils-Terroirs-Blanc-de-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1652061098","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Citrus driven champagne that is expressive and leaves a lasting impression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic produced wine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with fresh oysters and lemon, or a white fish Ceviche with fresh lime juice, avocado and toasted sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden in colour with a very fine bead, wonderfully complex and incredibly layered champagne. Citrus fruit abound beginning with lemon then mandarin and some pink grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the citrus has settled, this gives way to some creme caramel and beurre noisette. Finally, the chalky minerality appears giving way to an altogether precise wines with refinement and sophistication. All class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Made from chardonnay vines between 20 and 50 years old in Avize, Cramant, Oiry and Oger, this actually contains a majority of reserve wine, with 60 percent of the blend coming from 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it’s ripe and rich in feel, its flavours remain well within a green-fruit spectrum of pear, apple and citrus, complemented by a fine, silky texture that reflects its grand cru origins. It’s sleek and focused on the palate, driven by a chalky tension, and it finishes with excellent length and poise\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1894 by Arthur Agrapart, this outstanding estate in Avize acquired much of its present vineyard land during the 1950s and ’60s, thanks to Arthur’s grandson Pierre. Since 1984 it has been run by Pascal Agrapart (pictured), who has taken the domaine to ever-greater heights, emphasizing natural viticulture and the expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrapart's vineyards are spread over 70 parcels, the majority of which lie in the grand cru villages of Avize, Cramant, Oiry and Oger. Average vine age is about 35 years, with the oldest vines in Avize over 60 years. Pascal Agrapart is uninterested in being labeled as either organic or biodynamic, but he does feel that it’s important to work according to natural rhythms and sensibilities, and both the vineyard work and the work in the cellar follow this philosophy. No chemical pesticides or weedkillers are ever used, and all of the vineyards are worked manually, encouraging the roots to descend deeper. Agrapart places great importance on the proper technique and timing of pruning to control vineyard maladies, and some homeopathic treatments are also used in the vines to control parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected for a Champagne estate that places a strong emphasis on viticulture, the average potential alcohol at harvest is very high here, normally around 11 degrees, and Agrapart virtually never chaptalizes any of his wines. The grapes are pressed with a traditional Coquard vertical press, and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, which Agrapart feels is crucial to the expression of terroir. Malolactic fermentation is completed for all the wines, and a portion of the best wines of the harvest are aged in old, 600-liter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edemi-muids\u003c\/em\u003e: “the older the better,” says Agrapart, as he hates the flavors of new barrels. The wines are typically bottled around the full moon of May, with no fining, no filtration and no cold stabilization. Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e"}
Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs 2015
Blanc de Blancs
2015
Epernay
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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The fine bubbles are quick to rise to a full mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initial nose has discrete notes of grapefruit, white flowers and crêpes. It is followed by a certain smoky tinge with notes of fresh butter and iodine. As the wine unveils its infinitely elegant character, youthful fragrance is revealed, suggesting real potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initial taste is forthright and the wine’s body is instantly apparent. It is concentrated and dense, and underpinned throughout by an intense acidity for an exceptionally high quality tasting experience. Effervescence and sweetness discretely accompany the wine’s sensory qualities to create a silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finish is impressively long at more than 12 seconds. There is a hint of salinity as well as chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. For over a century and a half, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair perpetuated by the expertise and know-how of their founder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis decidedly saline wine is a superb pair for larger shellfish and fish with silky, compact flesh such as lobster, rock lobster, sea bass, turbot and John Dory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-27T16:32:50+10:00","created_at":"2022-04-28T10:05:17+10:00","vendor":"Alfred Gratien","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Avize","Baked pastry","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Chouilly","fresh butter","orchard fruit","Region: Epernay","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: white flowers","Year: 2015"],"price":13995,"price_min":13995,"price_max":13995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40043503583341,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GRATIEN_BDB_15","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29089731706989,"product_id":6801878220909,"position":1,"created_at":"2022-04-28T10:10:21+10:00","updated_at":"2022-04-28T10:10:22+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622","variant_ids":[40043503583341]},"available":true,"name":"Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs 2015 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":196,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":21375501467757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21375501467757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Blanc-De-Blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651104622","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sensational blanc de blancs from a true artisanal producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Pair with Seared Scallops and herbed butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- All Grand Cru Chardonnay fruit providing pristine freshness and poise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage 2015, this surprising champagne made partially from Chardonnay Grands Crus from Avize and Cramant unfolds all the nobleness and specificities of Alfred Gratien Champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe yellow robe with green tints is enlivened by vigorous effervescence. The fine bubbles are quick to rise to a full mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initial nose has discrete notes of grapefruit, white flowers and crêpes. It is followed by a certain smoky tinge with notes of fresh butter and iodine. As the wine unveils its infinitely elegant character, youthful fragrance is revealed, suggesting real potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initial taste is forthright and the wine’s body is instantly apparent. It is concentrated and dense, and underpinned throughout by an intense acidity for an exceptionally high quality tasting experience. Effervescence and sweetness discretely accompany the wine’s sensory qualities to create a silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finish is impressively long at more than 12 seconds. There is a hint of salinity as well as chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. 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Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Brut NV
Brut
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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For over a century and a half, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair perpetuated by the expertise and know-how of their founder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat as an aperitif style champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-27T16:37:15+10:00","created_at":"2022-04-28T09:43:55+10:00","vendor":"Alfred Gratien","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","sweet pastry","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Citrus fruit","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: white flowers"],"price":8995,"price_min":8995,"price_max":8995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40043486838893,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GRATIEN_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29089703985261,"product_id":6801871732845,"position":1,"created_at":"2022-04-28T09:46:48+10:00","updated_at":"2022-04-28T09:46:49+10:00","alt":"Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209","variant_ids":[40043486838893]},"available":true,"name":"Alfred Gratien Brut NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":96,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","id":21375472762989,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","id":21375472762989,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1651103209","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Classic \u0026amp; Traditional style of 'Brut NV' from a true artisanal producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- This is an aperitif style champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- A `combination of all 3 varieties, barrel fermented for complexity and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pale yellow hue of this wine’s robe is complemented by its lively effervescence. The bubbles are small and quick to rise to a fine mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose is moderately intense yet complex. The sweet pastry, biscuit and orchard fruit notes are followed and enhanced by hints of citrus, white flowers and fresh butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initial taste is clean: this is a very silky and sparkling wine whose sugar content works well with its body. There is a certain chalky minerality and the texture is smooth. It is characterful without being overbearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe finish is crisp, with a slight mineral undertone, and long at 6 to 8 seconds. It leaves an excellently balanced acidic aftertaste, with a sugar component that is undeniably pleasing on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . 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Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Brut Rosé Magnum 1.5L
Rosé
Épernay
Club Price $227.05 (?)
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For over a century and a half, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair perpetuated by the expertise and know-how of their founder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a wine that pairs with seafood. With a texture that wavers between gentleness and firmness, it complements all cold meats except the fattiest and most highly cured. 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The healthy effervescence builds to an attractive mousse. The initial aroma is fruity (strawberries and red currants) and floral (peonies). Wheat, biscuit and crème fraiche notes are detectable, as are hints of more roasted flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial taste is clean, and then opens up to a pleasant structured quality. There is real harmony to this wine, bolstered by fine acidity, light tannin notes and discrete sweetness. Because it sparkles enthusiastically, the texture goes from ‘gentle’ to ‘firm’ and back again. It is long and the finish is slightly smoky with mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. For over a century and a half, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair perpetuated by the expertise and know-how of their founder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a wine that pairs with seafood. With a texture that wavers between gentleness and firmness, it complements all cold meats except the fattiest and most highly cured. Select, for example, cured ham, spiced ham, brawn, or andouille and andouillette sausages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis 2013
Vintage
2013
Épernay
Club Price $247.00 (?)
{"id":6801926094957,"title":"Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis 2013","handle":"alfred-gratien-cuvee-paradis-2013","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Jaw dropping new vintage a true artisanal producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Pair with Seared Scallops and herbed butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Aged in the cellar for 8+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first nose is fresh and pure. It opens with aeration on grapefruit to let then come iodized notes and exotic fruits like passion fruit, pineapple and lime. Delicate touches of brioche bring the touch of greediness. On the palate, the Paradis cuvée is smooth and delicate, with notes of tangy white fruits, green apple, fresh currants and rhubarb. The chalky minerality brings the final touch to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful champagne is ripe enough to drink, but it also has a bright future. Perfect maturity should be from 2023 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Gratien’s prestige champagne is called Cuvée Paradis, and while it has always been made from a single year, the 2006 was the first to be vintage-dated. It was first made in the 1985 vintage, and it used to include a small percentage of meunier—since 2002, however, it has been made exclusively from chardonnay and pinot noir from grand cru villages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a blend of 65 percent chardonnay and 35 percent pinot noir, with the majority of chardonnay evident in the wine’s lithe structure, and it balances its bright, lively acidity with a typically Gratien creaminess of texture. This needs plenty of time in the cellar to develop, but it promises to be superb.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. 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It opens with aeration on grapefruit to let then come iodized notes and exotic fruits like passion fruit, pineapple and lime. Delicate touches of brioche bring the touch of greediness. On the palate, the Paradis cuvée is smooth and delicate, with notes of tangy white fruits, green apple, fresh currants and rhubarb. The chalky minerality brings the final touch to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful champagne is ripe enough to drink, but it also has a bright future. Perfect maturity should be from 2023 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Gratien’s prestige champagne is called Cuvée Paradis, and while it has always been made from a single year, the 2006 was the first to be vintage-dated. It was first made in the 1985 vintage, and it used to include a small percentage of meunier—since 2002, however, it has been made exclusively from chardonnay and pinot noir from grand cru villages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a blend of 65 percent chardonnay and 35 percent pinot noir, with the majority of chardonnay evident in the wine’s lithe structure, and it balances its bright, lively acidity with a typically Gratien creaminess of texture. This needs plenty of time in the cellar to develop, but it promises to be superb.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. 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Alfred Gratien
Alfred Gratien Millesime 2009
Vintage
2009
Epernay
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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A lovely string of foam crowns the surface of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis initially fruity and “pastry-like” with scents of peach, pear and spring flowers that blend with aromas of cream biscuits. A few seconds later, the bouquet presents a different profile with cherry, granny smith apple, brioche and a few toasted notes. After a few minutes, it veers toward a unique character offering up notes of mocha and gingerbread that herald its future development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe wine is ample and velvety in the attack before revealing volume and a fine consistency. This full-bodied sensation is typical of the 2009 vintage. The particularly exceptional quality of the acidity gives it a light and ethereal effervescence. The whole makes for a cashmere-like texture with a lingering sense of purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. 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It will go wonderfully with scallops in a clementine sauce, cooked oysters (Mornay or champagne sauce), veal rib with a cream sauce or pig trotters and sweetbread in puff pastry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-27T17:28:38+10:00","created_at":"2022-05-10T09:30:40+10:00","vendor":"Alfred Gratien","type":"Vintage","tags":["Blanc de blancs","cashmere","fresh butter","orchard fruit","pastry-like","Region: Epernay","spo-default","spo-disabled","spo-notify-me-disabled","spring flowers","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Peach","Taste: Pear","Year: 2009"],"price":12995,"price_min":12995,"price_max":12995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40062290329709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GRATIEN_09","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":29116196913261,"product_id":6806596092013,"position":1,"created_at":"2022-05-10T09:32:52+10:00","updated_at":"2022-05-10T09:32:53+10:00","alt":"alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173","variant_ids":[40062290329709]},"available":true,"name":"Alfred Gratien Millesime 2009 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":360,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne","id":21402669088877,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne","id":21402669088877,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-millesime-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1652139173","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bold and powerful styled vintage champagne from a true artisanal producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- S\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecallops in a clementine sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- A warm harvest in 2009 brought generosity and a full-bodied nature to this cuvee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Like the house’s non-vintage brut, the vintage cuvée is a blend of all three varieties, in varying proportions according to the year, but often with a large percentage of chardonnay. Another contributing factor to the Gratien style is the aging of vintage wines on cork rather than capsule. “With our wines, I think the bubbles are finer [under cork], and the wine stays fresher for longer,” says Jaeger. “There’s a lower rate of oxidation with cork than capsule. It’s not really a question of what’s better, but it certainly changes the style. My father tried to put the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003emillésime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under capsule, but the wine became unrecognizable.” Since 1996, all of Gratien’s vintage wines have returned to aging under cork.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA particularly luminous, golden yellow appearance featuring slow, extra fine streams of bubbles. A lovely string of foam crowns the surface of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis initially fruity and “pastry-like” with scents of peach, pear and spring flowers that blend with aromas of cream biscuits. A few seconds later, the bouquet presents a different profile with cherry, granny smith apple, brioche and a few toasted notes. After a few minutes, it veers toward a unique character offering up notes of mocha and gingerbread that herald its future development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe wine is ample and velvety in the attack before revealing volume and a fine consistency. This full-bodied sensation is typical of the 2009 vintage. The particularly exceptional quality of the acidity gives it a light and ethereal effervescence. The whole makes for a cashmere-like texture with a lingering sense of purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf exceptional had a name, it would be Champagne Alfred Gratien . Alfred Gratien champagnes are handcrafted for guaranteed quality and consistency. A few miles away from Epernay’s bustling town center, deep in the heart of a Champagne vineyard, are the Alfred Gratien champagne cellars. It was here, on Rue Maurice Cerveaux, that Alfred Gratien set up his business and created his first cuvées in 1864. For over a century and a half, Alfred Gratien champagnes have remained a family affair perpetuated by the expertise and know-how of their founder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt the table, save this wine with the noblest of dishes. It will go wonderfully with scallops in a clementine sauce, cooked oysters (Mornay or champagne sauce), veal rib with a cream sauce or pig trotters and sweetbread in puff pastry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}