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Year: 1996
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Vintage 1996
Brut
1996
Reims
Club Price $436.05 (?)
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The blend also includes 36% Chardonnay from three Grand Crus only: Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger all in the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, notes of apple, pear, brioche and yeast. On the palate, same notes, a full-bodied, mouth filling wine with notes of apple and honey, and a long tasty finish. Drink now to 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable Champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange, but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck’s yolk. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (Veuve Clicquot) took over the business in 1805, creating the first vintage champagne in 1810, inventing the first riddling table process in 1816 and making the first rose d'assemblage in 1818. These major breakthroughs as well as her entrepreneurship spirit makes her one of the greatest businesswomen of her century. During the Napoleonic Wars, she played a vital role in establishing her champagne as a favoured drink of high society and nobility, selling her champagne to Imperial Russia. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis-Vuitton and continues to expand worldwide, as one of the top-selling champagnes in the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a special occasion - wedding anniversary, birthday, promotion, so we'd probably pair it with a refined dinner. 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Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Brut Jéroboam NV - 1996 Base
Vintage
1996
Reims
Club Price $664.05 (?)
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Pol Roger
Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage 1996
Blanc de Blancs
1996
Épernay
Club Price $242.25 (?)
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If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly shucked oysters\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-28T16:10:23+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-28T16:21:41+10:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de Blancs","Brut","Mushrooms","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Épernay","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Honey","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toast","Vintage","Year: 1996"],"price":25500,"price_min":25500,"price_max":25500,"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":32677508481133,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_BOX_1996","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15158730162285,"product_id":4706635481197,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-06-16T17:25:54+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-16T17:26:10+10:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292370","variant_ids":[32677508481133]},"available":false,"name":"Pol Roger Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage 1996 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":25500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3260923018965","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7329657651309,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292354"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292370","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292370"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292370","options":["Please Select:"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7329657651309,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292354"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292354","width":646},{"alt":null,"id":7329657618541,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292354"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol-Roger-Extra-Cuvee-de-Reserve-1996-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592292354","width":646}],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 155\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- An exceptional cuvée from of the Grandes Marques in Champagne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eIf kept and treated properly, this cuvée will blossom beautifully with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- This is a 100% Blanc de blancs sourced the finest Grand and Premier Crus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best vintages of the century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 1996 was full of contrasts and the summer changeable, with the wetter periods never quite making up for the earlier water deficit. Eventually, in the month before grape-picking, it was as much the spells of hot weather as the influence of north-easterly winds that led to the original maturity of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rich, vinous champagne, with a full, creamy mouthfeel and savoury, meaty flavours of mushrooms, toast and pan juices. There's complexity everywhere you turn, and the citrussy finish lasts forever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouthful and linear on the nose, it comes across the same on the palate, although it does broaden and soften in the middle, revealing slightly nutty fruit and baked lemon with a tangy citrus character. Lightly honeyed and maturing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly shucked oysters\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 1996
Vintage
1996
Aÿ
Club Price $845.50 (?)
{"id":4706669690989,"title":"Bollinger La Grande Année 1996","handle":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-1996","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"La Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we think of it: an exceptional cuvée, with notes of orange west,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cashew nuts and mushrooms. A very nice crisp acidity and a very fine, tingling mousse alongside the rather expansive flavours that match the nose, although they are very firmly packaged in by the beautiful, laser-precision structure of the wine. This is gorgeous, fresh, very typical of the Bollinger style, with a very long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels which they have never deviated from. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Disgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed\/buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition towards the finish and great length. Outstanding Bollinger, one for the cellar if you can resist temptation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this wine with shellfish or richer fishes like a salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 1027px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-06-16T16:39:17+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-28T17:07:10+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["Base Year: 1996","gift guide","Mushrooms","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Cashew","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Malt Biscuit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Toasty","Varieties: Chardonnay","Varieties: Pinot noir","Vintage","Year: 1996"],"price":89000,"price_min":89000,"price_max":89000,"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":32677775573101,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLINGER-LGA-1996","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15158418473069,"product_id":4706669690989,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-06-16T16:44:57+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-16T16:45:22+10:00","alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","variant_ids":[32677775573101]},"available":true,"name":"Bollinger La Grande Année 1996 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":89000,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3052853076326","featured_media":{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345929325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289933"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345929325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897","width":646},{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345962093,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"La Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we think of it: an exceptional cuvée, with notes of orange west,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cashew nuts and mushrooms. A very nice crisp acidity and a very fine, tingling mousse alongside the rather expansive flavours that match the nose, although they are very firmly packaged in by the beautiful, laser-precision structure of the wine. This is gorgeous, fresh, very typical of the Bollinger style, with a very long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels which they have never deviated from. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Disgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed\/buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition towards the finish and great length. Outstanding Bollinger, one for the cellar if you can resist temptation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this wine with shellfish or richer fishes like a salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 1027px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Henriot
Henriot Brut Millésime 1996 Jéroboam (3L)
Brut
1996
Reims
Club Price $1,140.00 (?)
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Remember this wine hasn't seen the outside world in 23 years!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jéroboam format (3L) is perfect for a gift or special celebration. It's time to enjoy the good things in life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52% Pinot noir, 48% Chardonnay. Vintage 1996. Disgorged June 2019. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 87\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in Champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. Joseph Henriot, joined the family business in 1957 and after his father’s untimely death in 1962, he took over the reins and became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the brut souverain they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnything spectacular like Iranian caviar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-27T09:45:42+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-27T09:54:49+10:00","vendor":"Henriot","type":"Brut","tags":["Base Year: 1996","Brut","Jeroboam 3L","Mushrooms","Pinot Noir dominant","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Reims","Size: Jeroboam","Souverain","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Dried Fruit","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nut","Taste: Nuts","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Walnut","Vintage","Year: 1996"],"price":120000,"price_min":120000,"price_max":120000,"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":32668396093549,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HENRIOT_JERO","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15040691208301,"product_id":4705162625133,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-05-27T10:59:42+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-27T11:01:00+10:00","alt":"HENRIOT-JEROBOAM-1996-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","width":3678,"height":4904,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541260","variant_ids":[32668396093549]},"available":true,"name":"Henriot Brut Millésime 1996 Jéroboam (3L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":120000,"weight":3000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"HENRIOT-JEROBOAM-1996-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7211530715245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4904,"width":3678,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541182"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541260"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541260","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"HENRIOT-JEROBOAM-1996-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7211530715245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4904,"width":3678,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541182"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":4904,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/VisuelJero96_1.jpg?v=1590541182","width":3678}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Jéroboam was aged on lees for a quarter of a century in Henriot cellars, in France. Disgorged in June 2019. All grapes were harvested from the best crus, exclusively from the year 1996, one of the best vintages in Champagne. Definitely in the top 5% wines in the world. The cuvée comes in luxury wooden gift box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extra-ageing allows for notes of brioche, nutty toast and dried apricots. Developing mushrooms and walnuts after a few minutes, you might want to let it open for half-an-hour to allow for the complexity of the aroma to develop in contact with oxygen. Remember this wine hasn't seen the outside world in 23 years!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jéroboam format (3L) is perfect for a gift or special celebration. It's time to enjoy the good things in life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e: 52% Pinot noir, 48% Chardonnay. Vintage 1996. Disgorged June 2019. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 87\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in Champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. Joseph Henriot, joined the family business in 1957 and after his father’s untimely death in 1962, he took over the reins and became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the brut souverain they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnything spectacular like Iranian caviar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}