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Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $79.80 (?)
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They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic apéritif style champagne. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $127.30 (?)
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Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. 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Enjoy it in its ravishing youth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Royale Réserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malolactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour are in aperitif country here so simple food pairings with charcuterie and light cheeses with fresh summer fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have long loved Royale Réserve, revelling in the full depth of Mareuil pinot and all the theatrics of partial barrel fermentation, ever a reliable and affordable go-to. Never has it looked as dashingly gorgeous as it does today. Radiating through its pretty, pale-straw hue, this is a fresh and lively expression of the delightful, deep red and black cherry fruits of pinot noir from the south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims. It captures the essence of Philipponnat in contrasting rich, ripe fruit with tension and poise. Ripe malic acidity is delightfully fine, tangy and impeccably integrated, underlined by finely structured chalk minerality. It lingers very long and pure, dancing with pristine, enticing red cherry purity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-21 \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T14:03:26+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T14:04:27+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Kyri's Selection","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Crem","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Pineapple","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Premier Cru","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Solera","Taste: Spice","Year: NV"],"price":7995,"price_min":7995,"price_max":7995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":8999,"compare_at_price_min":8999,"compare_at_price_max":8999,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":740440997916,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_BRUT_ROYALE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588565635181,"product_id":63731204124,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T17:12:07+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T17:12:22+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504342","variant_ids":[740440997916]},"available":true,"name":"Philipponnat Royale Réserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":8999,"inventory_quantity":12,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3370896001007","featured_media":{"alt":"Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut NV Champagne","id":816964239469,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057059"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504342"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504342","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut NV Champagne","id":816964239469,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057059"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-royale-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057059","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - High quality producer using sustainable practices in the vineyard and winery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Based along the Marne Valley in famous Mareuil-sur-Aÿ near Billecart-Salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with charcuterie and light dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Brut NV is the calling card of every champagne house. 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If you are looking for a new brut style of champagne, Philipponnat will surely impress and the quality speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey have very informative back labels, which tell you about the year of harvest that makes up the base wine (2014), the amount of wine aged in oak (48%), the disgorgement date (July 2018) and dosage level (8 g\/l) along with varieties (65% pinot \/ 30% chardonnay \/ 5% meunier) and proportion of premier and grand cru fruit two-thirds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malolactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour are in aperitif country here so simple food pairings with charcuterie and light cheeses with fresh summer fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have long loved Royale Réserve, revelling in the full depth of Mareuil pinot and all the theatrics of partial barrel fermentation, ever a reliable and affordable go-to. Never has it looked as dashingly gorgeous as it does today. Radiating through its pretty, pale-straw hue, this is a fresh and lively expression of the delightful, deep red and black cherry fruits of pinot noir from the south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims. It captures the essence of Philipponnat in contrasting rich, ripe fruit with tension and poise. Ripe malic acidity is delightfully fine, tangy and impeccably integrated, underlined by finely structured chalk minerality. It lingers very long and pure, dancing with pristine, enticing red cherry purity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide 2020-21 \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $227.05 (?)
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The larger the bottle, the better the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/span\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" - Champagne Guide 2018-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is true aperitif territory and magnums are perfect for sharing in larger groups. 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Classic Billecart.\" - Champagne Guide 2018-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is true aperitif territory and magnums are perfect for sharing in larger groups. The freshness and purity of the fruit deserves delicate seafood; classic oysters, some grilled calamari and even a turkey \u0026amp; cranberry sauce sandwich post-festive feeding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $113.05 (?)
{"id":4823345201261,"title":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature","handle":"billecart-salmon-brut-nature","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Exceptional brand new release of the House - STOCKS LIMITED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Using reserve wines from 2006-2015 and no dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic \u0026amp; well-respected champagne house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRich, mature and exotic nose that is at the same time fresh and vibrant. The palate is beautifully dry with a distinct bitterness that fades and gives way to savoury yellow fruit, a toasty quality that warm the tongue and mineral dimension that is clear and prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverything is balanced, fruit profile, freshness and length. Give me some food to pair with this! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 PM, 30 CH, 30 PN | A blend of wines from 2006-2015 | Vin de dosage is from the exclusive reserve of the Nicolas Francois Billecart, prestige cuvée | 0 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy mind escapes to the sea, perhaps some squid ink pasta made a la marinara style to bring out all the mineral flavour. 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The palate is beautifully dry with a distinct bitterness that fades and gives way to savoury yellow fruit, a toasty quality that warm the tongue and mineral dimension that is clear and prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverything is balanced, fruit profile, freshness and length. Give me some food to pair with this! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 PM, 30 CH, 30 PN | A blend of wines from 2006-2015 | Vin de dosage is from the exclusive reserve of the Nicolas Francois Billecart, prestige cuvée | 0 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy mind escapes to the sea, perhaps some squid ink pasta made a la marinara style to bring out all the mineral flavour. Something simpler would be Buffalo mozzarella on sourdough toast drizzled with a high quality olive oil - Kyri, Head Sommelier\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Blanc de blancs Grand Cru Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Philipponnat
Philipponnat Royale Réserve Rosé ('14 base)
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Based on 2013 vintage this is mainly pinot noir at 75% with 20% chardonnay and 5% meunier. there is a small amount of red wine addition from both 'Les Riceys' (small town n the South of Champagne) and Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has had part-malolactic and part-barrel maturation and like the other 'Royale Reserve' range, this contains a blend of 26% perpetual reserve wines for added complexity and depth. It was disgorged in July 2017, so 4 years on lees plus some months after in cellar, post-disgorgement and the dosage sits around 9 grams residual sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning Rosé and is equal to the quality and level of say Charles Heidsieck, Alfred Gratien and Ruinart Rosé's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malolactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003cbr\u003e Reserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis champagne was paired at Philipponnat with a guest chef. His dish, translated was, prawns flambeed in armagnac with a coral sauce slightly infused with star anise. 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Philipponnat
Philipponnat Grand Blanc '09
Blanc de Blancs
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $137.75 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Jéroboam (3L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $470.25 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2008 Magnum (1.5L)
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $426.55 (?)
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The magnum can be cellared another 10 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut and seductive tactile pleasure (citrus zest, seeded white flesh fruit and Breton biscuits). The wine offers a persistent finish with a structure defined by the quality of its potential as a great vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning wine, with an extra brut dosage, is dominated by great Pinot Noir flavours which is tempered by the elegance of the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The blend of cuvée has been made with a strong dominance of Grands Crus Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicious fruit intensity with elegant lemony citrus notes and nuts (flaked almonds, Menton lemons). 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They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as \u003cstrong\u003echef winemaker Francois Domi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. 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The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eRated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto. Serve at: 11-12°C\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Royale Réserve Non Dosé
Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $94.05 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Vintage '08
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eTYSON STELZER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96\/100 \"A stunningly pure nose with aromas of apples, pears, grapefruit, dried flowers and fresh bread dough, all intermingled. The palate has a super fresh, sleek and vibrant feel with elegance, length and precision. The finish is so long and so precise. A stunning Champagne. Drink or hold.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/strong\u003e - SEPTEMBER 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at: 11-12°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-24T15:34:09+10:00","created_at":"2020-07-24T15:06:50+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Vintage","tags":["Exclusive","Extra Brut","New Arrival","Rare Collection","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Complex","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Textured","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":21995,"price_min":21995,"price_max":21995,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32888613535853,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLECART_2008","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Vintage '08","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":21995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Vintage-2008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595567297","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-2008-site.png?v=1598494190"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Vintage-2008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595567297","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7567493267565,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.683,"height":1792,"width":1224,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Vintage-2008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595567297"},"aspect_ratio":0.683,"height":1792,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Vintage-2008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595567297","width":1224},{"alt":null,"id":7744683343981,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.673,"height":1144,"width":770,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-2008-site.png?v=1598494190"},"aspect_ratio":0.673,"height":1144,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-2008-site.png?v=1598494190","width":770}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- The much anticipated release of the 2008 vintage \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with... time. We suggest stashing this away in your cellar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine, with an extra brut dosage, is dominated by great Pinot Noir flavours which is tempered by the elegance of the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The blend of cuvée has been made with a strong dominance of Grands Crus Pinot Noir. 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Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean and elegant style\u003c\/strong\u003e. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as \u003cstrong\u003echef winemaker Francois Domi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 \/ 100 \"Categorically the finest Extra Brut ever conceived, this is a cuvée of laser line and immortal structure that rejoices in the lightning energy of 2008 and the exacting precision engineering that is Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glowing, medium straw hue is a dazzling prelude to its scintillating purity and drive, cut with magnificent acid line and high-tensile chalk structure. The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eTYSON STELZER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96\/100 \"A stunningly pure nose with aromas of apples, pears, grapefruit, dried flowers and fresh bread dough, all intermingled. The palate has a super fresh, sleek and vibrant feel with elegance, length and precision. The finish is so long and so precise. A stunning Champagne. Drink or hold.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/strong\u003e - SEPTEMBER 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at: 11-12°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Brut Reserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $114.00 (?)
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Philipponnat
Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '12
Vintage
2012
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $166.25 (?)
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Both ample and tangy, this cuvée is eminently suitable for low dosage, extra brut, with only 4.25 g\/litre, which is just one third of the conventional dosage for a brut champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvées with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvées. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts very dry character makes this extra brut cuvée a superb accompaniment to seafood and poached or grilled fish. Its dryness also contrasts well with the fattiness of poultry such as capon. 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After this time, the freshness is still apparent, but the benefit of aging on lees has reached full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aged 8 years on lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a particularly mature style of Champagne, rich and biscuity. With fresh acidity, and a dry finish, this is definitely a food Champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight gold in colour. A fresh nose with aromas of sweet almond, and notes of candied lemon peel, dried cranberries and red fruit jellies. Concentrated and precise, it is very representative of 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and pure, the palate expresses notes of spices that are typical of the Ay terroir. The texture is chalky, and the finish is very mineral. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusively Grands Crus. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir comes from their vineyard at “Le Léon” in Ay, and in Mailly, and the Chardonnay from Verzy. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA portion of the wines are vinified in wooden barrels without malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine’s freshness, allowing it to develop complexity. Both ample and tangy, this cuvée is eminently suitable for low dosage, extra brut, with only 4.25 g\/litre, which is just one third of the conventional dosage for a brut champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvées with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvées. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts very dry character makes this extra brut cuvée a superb accompaniment to seafood and poached or grilled fish. Its dryness also contrasts well with the fattiness of poultry such as capon. Even bolder matches can be made with caviar or very spicy dishes such as Indian tandoori.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Royale Réserve Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $54.15 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $51.30 (?)
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If you really care, get them a Magnum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of Meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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It's easy, well-considered and provides freshness well beyond its peers. If you want to show someone you 'care', get them a bottle. If you really care, get them a Magnum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of Meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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Philipponnat
Philipponnat Royale Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml)
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $56.05 (?)
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Based on 2013 vintage this is mainly pinot noir at 75% with 20% chardonnay and 5% meunier. there is a small amount of red wine addition from both 'Les Riceys' (small town n the South of Champagne) and Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has had part-malo-lactic and part-barrel maturation and like the other 'Royale Reserve' range, this contains a blend of 26% perpetual reserve wines for added complexity and depth. It was disgorged in July 2017, so 4 years on lees plus some months after in cellar, post-disgorgement and the dosage sits around 9 grams residual sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning Rosé and is equal to the quality and level of say Charles Heidsieck, Alfred Gratien and Ruinart Rosé's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003cbr\u003e Reserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This champagne was paired at Philipponnat with a guest chef. 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The palate is soft, round and supple with a creamy mousse and juicy, mouthwatering finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is certainly the norm for champagne houses to make a rosé champagne, but not many go to the lengths of Philipponnat when making theirs. Based on 2013 vintage this is mainly pinot noir at 75% with 20% chardonnay and 5% meunier. there is a small amount of red wine addition from both 'Les Riceys' (small town n the South of Champagne) and Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has had part-malo-lactic and part-barrel maturation and like the other 'Royale Reserve' range, this contains a blend of 26% perpetual reserve wines for added complexity and depth. It was disgorged in July 2017, so 4 years on lees plus some months after in cellar, post-disgorgement and the dosage sits around 9 grams residual sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning Rosé and is equal to the quality and level of say Charles Heidsieck, Alfred Gratien and Ruinart Rosé's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. 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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Rosé Brut Premier Cru
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Doing so allows Fabrice to balance the tannins which naturally come from saignée rosé with the mellowness which comes from time in neutral barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase wine is 2016 (80%) with some from 2015 (20%). Uses Solera ageing in his reserve wines for extra depth | Biodynamic practice | \u003cspan\u003e50% enamel, 50% neutral barrique | \u003c\/span\u003e8 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best producers we've seen this year. The Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be incorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003ePair with steak tartare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-02-07T09:25:45+11:00","created_at":"2020-02-07T10:00:58+11:00","vendor":"R. 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Fabrice macerates the juice on the skins for up to 12 hours before it is pressed and fermented in enamel and neutral barrique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty percent of the wine continues to age for eight months, while twenty per cent is racked to neutral barrique where it ages for eighteen months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt eight months of ageing, the current year’s wine is blended with the eighteen month aged wine from the previous year to complete the assemblage. Doing so allows Fabrice to balance the tannins which naturally come from saignée rosé with the mellowness which comes from time in neutral barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase wine is 2016 (80%) with some from 2015 (20%). Uses Solera ageing in his reserve wines for extra depth | Biodynamic practice | \u003cspan\u003e50% enamel, 50% neutral barrique | \u003c\/span\u003e8 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best producers we've seen this year. The Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be incorporated into the Pouillon estate. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $70.30 (?)
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If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-31T16:06:03+10:00","created_at":"2020-08-31T15:58:31+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Brut Rosé","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Mini","Negociant-Manipulant","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Rosé","Size: 375ml","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7495,"price_min":7495,"price_max":7495,"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":32986088702061,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104930","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1599104921"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104930","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"BILLECART-HALF-BOTTLE-ROSE-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7774093639789,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104920"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104920","width":540},{"alt":"BILLECART-HALF-BOTTLE-ROSE-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7760588734573,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1598853513"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1598853513","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Elegant, classy and sophisticated Chardonnay-dominant rosé \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A highly regarded rosé champagne around the world that is savoury and fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Smaller format (375ml) perfect when a glass or two will do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is at the lighter end of the spectrum when it comes to rosé due to the small addition of red wine. Billecart-Salmon have been advocates for rosé and have defined this genre of champagne which leans towards the savoury side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are aromas of pink grapefruit, citrus and delicate rosehip. The palate is light, playful with a creamy texture. If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2002 OUT OF STOCK
Vintage
2002
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $370.50 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon 'Les Valnons' Vintage '14
Extra Brut
2014
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $256.50 (?)
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As it warms in the glass, it opens up to wet stone-mineral characters and finishes with a little vanilla bean richness. This is a striking wine with plenty of depth and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Extremely limited stock. -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic practice | 10\u003cspan\u003e0% neutral barrique | Residual 2\u003c\/span\u003e g\/l | \u003clabel\u003eElevage:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e18 months neutral barrique before bottling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be incorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-02T14:28:48+11:00","created_at":"2020-02-07T10:22:54+11:00","vendor":"R. Pouillon et Fils","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Premier Cru","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Bread","Taste: Butter","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Premier Cru","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vanilla","Ultra Brut","Year: 2014"],"price":27000,"price_min":27000,"price_max":27000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31918764490861,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"R_POUILLON_LES_VALNONS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"R. Pouillon 'Les Valnons' Vintage '14","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":27000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/r-pouillon-les-valnons-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581031742"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/r-pouillon-les-valnons-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581031742","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6397564944493,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.407,"height":737,"width":300,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/r-pouillon-les-valnons-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581031742"},"aspect_ratio":0.407,"height":737,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/r-pouillon-les-valnons-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581031742","width":300}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- One of the best producers we've seen this year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Uses Solera ageing in his reserve wines for extra depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with;some seared scallops with herbs and butter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this cuvée is short for 'Les Valnons Froid Cul' a famous and seemingly cold hill in Aÿ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine embodies a very unique and rare experience: tasting true blanc de blancs from one of the best situated slopes in Aÿ, a grand cru famous for rich, articulate pinot noir. This wine delivers clear mineral verve with distinctive richness and intense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of citrus, stone fruit and baked bread. As it warms in the glass, it opens up to wet stone-mineral characters and finishes with a little vanilla bean richness. This is a striking wine with plenty of depth and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Extremely limited stock. -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic practice | 10\u003cspan\u003e0% neutral barrique | Residual 2\u003c\/span\u003e g\/l | \u003clabel\u003eElevage:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e18 months neutral barrique before bottling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be incorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Les Terres Froides Premier Cru Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $142.50 (?)
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James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon 2006 Rosé
Rosé
2006
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $465.50 (?)
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It holds with persistence and confidence, albeit developing faster, without the vibrancy and delicacy of the mesmerising 2002 before it. (No 2004 was made, since the red wine was not deemed to be of sufficient standard.)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please allow an extra 2 days to shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of distinction requires the same for food. The Maison did suggest Bresse Chicken \"The Best Chicken in France\". These are corn-fed and have wonderful flavour. Partner this up with some Morel Mushrooms and Tarragon in a lightly creamy sauce and you are on your way to a food pairing heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-19T09:47:27+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-16T10:51:27+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Rosé","tags":["Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Rosé","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Coffee","Taste: Dark Chocolate","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Textural","Taste: Toasty","Vintage","Vintage Rosé","Year: 2006"],"price":49000,"price_min":49000,"price_max":49000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":7759396012060,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_ELISA_ROSE_2006","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586816675949,"product_id":648486486044,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:26:42+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T12:29:42+10:00","alt":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-emperor-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587608982","variant_ids":[7759396012060]},"available":false,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon 2006 Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":49000,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-emperor-champagne","id":814404730989,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056597"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587608982"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587608982","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-emperor-champagne","id":814404730989,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056597"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056597","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e- Highly rated and awarded vintage rosé \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e- The addition of Pinot Noir red wine is used to make this wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e- Pair with a Bresse Chicken, morel mushrooms and tarragon sauce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 34\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The tightrope balance of long-aged rosé is one of Champagne’s most challenging arts, and the restrained style of Billecart is attering in the generous presence of the 2006 season. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrawberry and red cherry fruits have evolved to a toasty place of dark chocolate and coffee, though upholding the poise and definition of the house, thanks to a fine, long-lingering, beautifully focused acid line and the ever-present texture of fine, strong, mouth-filling chalk minerality. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCôte des Blancs chardonnay confidently tones the presence of pinot noir. It holds with persistence and confidence, albeit developing faster, without the vibrancy and delicacy of the mesmerising 2002 before it. (No 2004 was made, since the red wine was not deemed to be of sufficient standard.)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please allow an extra 2 days to shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of distinction requires the same for food. The Maison did suggest Bresse Chicken \"The Best Chicken in France\". These are corn-fed and have wonderful flavour. Partner this up with some Morel Mushrooms and Tarragon in a lightly creamy sauce and you are on your way to a food pairing heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Mareuil-sur-Aÿ '08
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $341.05 (?)
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The 2008 vintage comprises blends from the Valofroy and Dessus des Goisses plots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Philipponnat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malolactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. 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