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Year: 2009
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage '09
Rosé
2009
Epernay
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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Notes of exotic fruits combine harmoniously with floral undertones; on the finish, hints of dried fruit emerge, leading to an outstandingly fresh and powerful finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePol Roger - Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay including 15% pinot noir red wine addition. The fruit is sourced from 20 grand cru and premier cru villages in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs; full malolactic fermentation; 8 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\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 suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. 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Notes of exotic fruits combine harmoniously with floral undertones; on the finish, hints of dried fruit emerge, leading to an outstandingly fresh and powerful finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePol Roger - Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% pinot noir, 35% chardonnay including 15% pinot noir red wine addition. 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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 suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. If you prefer dessert (but not sweet) try the rhubarb fool as suggested by the house.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Geoffroy
Geoffroy Volupte '09
Vintage
2009
Cumieres
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58% chardonnay and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42% pinot noir from the best vineyard plots of Cumieres. Dosage is at 4 g\/l and disgorged in March 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested and sorted by hand Traditional Coquard wine press. Only the cuvée (first juice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot for 45% in demi-muid casks and barrels. 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No malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 79\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more interesting producers of Champagne, Geoffroy makes bubbles worth talking about. Taking over the reigns of this father Rene, Jean-Baptiste is a talented and passionate wine producer and his fanatical efforts in the vineyard followed by careful craftsmanship in the cellar have made him one of the most revered winemakers in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoffroy is located in the grand cru region of Aÿ but the vineyards are located in Cumières which is where the vineyard was located up until recently. Red fruit rules here in a wine making style which is as close to biodynamic as possible without committing to the rigors of certification. Champagnes that reflect a sense of place with real character and personality are what Geoffroy is known for. We love this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplexity is prevalent in this champagne as is spice, freshness and great mouthfeel. We would go a Cinnamon-spiced chicken with parsnip puree plus pomegranate and hazelnut salad (without the greens). If this is too fancy, try some Pan seared Sea-Bass with lemon butter, capers and roast potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Millesime '09
Prestige
2009
Ambonnay
Club Price $328.70 (?)
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Fermented in Burgundian barrels for eight months and disgorged in April 2018 with two grams of dosage, this cuvée offers a very fine, bright, pure, finessed and elegant bouquet with some toffee flavors. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the palate, this is a lovely round, rich, intense yet pure, refined and elegant, fresh and fruity 2009. It's not heavy or massive at all and isn't very challenging either. It delivers great drinking pleasure and lots of fruit and iodine flavors to your palate, and these do remain. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a great and really delicious 2009 vintage Champagne that drinks beautifully today and will continue to do so for at least the next 10 to 15 years.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate #238, September 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Ambonnay, aged completely in barrel, no malo and virtually no dosage. It is a seductive, layered, yet powerful expression of Ambonnay and, with the \u003cem\u003eBlanc de Noirs\u003c\/em\u003e, represents one of the very finest wines of the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru area. The 2009 is a blinder that is not to be missed. Disg. July 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet \u003cem\u003e(pronounced Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps an entree of Foie Gras Patê-style followed by Grilled Lobster tails with butter and herb sauce. 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No need to be shy, the wine certainly isn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Egly's 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a 100% Ambonnay blend of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%). Fermented in Burgundian barrels for eight months and disgorged in April 2018 with two grams of dosage, this cuvée offers a very fine, bright, pure, finessed and elegant bouquet with some toffee flavors. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the palate, this is a lovely round, rich, intense yet pure, refined and elegant, fresh and fruity 2009. It's not heavy or massive at all and isn't very challenging either. It delivers great drinking pleasure and lots of fruit and iodine flavors to your palate, and these do remain. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a great and really delicious 2009 vintage Champagne that drinks beautifully today and will continue to do so for at least the next 10 to 15 years.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate #238, September 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Ambonnay, aged completely in barrel, no malo and virtually no dosage. It is a seductive, layered, yet powerful expression of Ambonnay and, with the \u003cem\u003eBlanc de Noirs\u003c\/em\u003e, represents one of the very finest wines of the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru area. The 2009 is a blinder that is not to be missed. Disg. July 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet \u003cem\u003e(pronounced Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps an entree of Foie Gras Patê-style followed by Grilled Lobster tails with butter and herb sauce. No need to be shy, the wine certainly isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '09
Prestige
2009
Epernay
Club Price $350.55 (?)
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The finish is long and powerful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Technical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePredominantly pinot noir (more than 60%), as Winston Churchill was a pinot drinker, the balance chardonnay, all from grand cru villages under vine at the time of Churchill; full malolactic fermentation; secondary fermentation in the lowest part of the cellars (9oC); aged almost 10 years on lees on cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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. 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Philipponnat
Philipponnat Clos de Goisses '09 Magnum
Vintage
2009
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $850.25 (?)
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If sheer, booming power were the only criterion, it would have no equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house describes it as a ‘big, Burgundian style of champagne!’ To me, its thumping ripeness can be alarming, creating disconcerting phenolic coarseness, though in the more elegant vintages it finds an alluring harmony. ‘2009 was a sunny solar vintage,’ Charles Philipponnat recalls, ‘with beautiful fruit much lower in acidity than 2006 and 2007, but the freshness is there thanks to the minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reminds me of the 1989, but in the end it will be better than 1989 because our winemaking now is cleaner and better than it was then.’ Philipponnat is astute in rolling out its barrels to suit the season, pulling back from 73–75% oak fermentation in 2007 and 2008 to a restrained 37% in the presence of the 2009 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gold tint to its medium straw hue, the grand power and volume of this ripe harvest make for a cuvée of thundering proportions. Generous, mature yellow fruits jostle with the roast nut character of barrel fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis warm season furnished low levels of gentle malic acidity, hence its definition owes more to the fine chalk minerality of the site. It’s inimitable Clos des Goisses of other-worldly dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39% chardonnay, 61% pinot noir; 37% fermented and aged in oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation; aged 9 years on lees; 4.25g\/L dosage; 19,805 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. Careful 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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house suggests pairing the mineral and intense Clos de Goisses with haute cuisine featuring strong flavours of game, caviar, truffles and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-20T14:16:12+10:00","created_at":"2020-07-20T14:09:01+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Vintage","tags":["1500ml","Charles Philipponnat","Magnum","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Size: Magnum","Sustainable","Taste: 7 Years on Lees","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Bitter Lemon","Taste: Candied Orange","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Fig","Taste: Gingernut biscuits","Taste: Grilled Pineapple","Taste: Honey","Taste: Layered","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: White Peach","Vintage","Year: 2009"],"price":89500,"price_min":89500,"price_max":89500,"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":32873286860909,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_CLOS_09_MAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15370971021421,"product_id":4758647373933,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-07-20T14:21:12+10:00","updated_at":"2020-07-20T14:21:12+10:00","alt":null,"width":565,"height":737,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872","variant_ids":[32873286860909]},"available":false,"name":"Philipponnat Clos de Goisses '09 Magnum - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":89500,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7541992816749,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"width":565,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7541992816749,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"width":565,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-clos-des-goisses-2009-magnum-emperor-champagne.png?v=1595218872","width":565}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Made from the most famous 'Clos' in champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A pinot noir specialist highlighting the best of this clos in the warm '09 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with anything truffled, smoked or cured. Have it in a big glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its lofty credentials (and price to match), Clos des Goisses should consistently rank in the highest echelons of Champagne. If sheer, booming power were the only criterion, it would have no equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house describes it as a ‘big, Burgundian style of champagne!’ To me, its thumping ripeness can be alarming, creating disconcerting phenolic coarseness, though in the more elegant vintages it finds an alluring harmony. ‘2009 was a sunny solar vintage,’ Charles Philipponnat recalls, ‘with beautiful fruit much lower in acidity than 2006 and 2007, but the freshness is there thanks to the minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reminds me of the 1989, but in the end it will be better than 1989 because our winemaking now is cleaner and better than it was then.’ Philipponnat is astute in rolling out its barrels to suit the season, pulling back from 73–75% oak fermentation in 2007 and 2008 to a restrained 37% in the presence of the 2009 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gold tint to its medium straw hue, the grand power and volume of this ripe harvest make for a cuvée of thundering proportions. Generous, mature yellow fruits jostle with the roast nut character of barrel fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis warm season furnished low levels of gentle malic acidity, hence its definition owes more to the fine chalk minerality of the site. It’s inimitable Clos des Goisses of other-worldly dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39% chardonnay, 61% pinot noir; 37% fermented and aged in oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation; aged 9 years on lees; 4.25g\/L dosage; 19,805 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. Careful 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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house suggests pairing the mineral and intense Clos de Goisses with haute cuisine featuring strong flavours of game, caviar, truffles and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 Magnum (1.5L)
Prestige
2009
Reims
Club Price $945.25 (?)
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The feeling is delicate and ethereal, a succession of delicious and colourful textures perfectly integrated within the lightness and finesse of the wine... an invitation on a journey of discovery...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. Cristal is a blend of Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The wine is aged for 6 years in the cellars and left for a minimum of 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. 16% of the wine vinified in oak casks. No malolactic fermentation. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This prestige cuvée comes from our private cellar to allow for extra-ageing. Please add 2 days to our shipping time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalistic Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach and acacia blossom aromas accent the flavors of poached apple, gingersnap biscuit, pastry cream and spun honey in this harmonious Champagne. 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