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Year: 2012
Drappier
Drappier Millésime Exception 2012
Vintage
2012
Urville
Club Price $117.80 (?)
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In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. 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In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Vintage Brut 2012
Vintage
2012
Epernay
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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Following the release of the sublime 2008, Pol Roger’s Vintage Brut 2009 came and went (read on), the challenging 2010 and 2011 seasons were tactically and astutely side-stepped, and it is back on form in the energetic 2012 vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePol Roger claims seven years on lees, but its first release that I am tasting at the beginning of its release cycle could not have been more than six – a short time in the lineage of Pol. The result is consequently youthful and vibrant, a celebration of crunchy strawberry hull, red apple and fresh lemon, with lees age lending subtle touches of almond nougat. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegantly poised pinot noir takes its signature lead, confidently supported by the citrus cut and refined chalk mineral texture of chardonnay. All of the beguiling purity of Pol Roger is on grand display in this electric season, and it holds its own effortlessly on a very long finish of great line \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eand drive. It has a grand future before it, and will only become more enticing over the coming decade.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e60% pinot, 40% chardonnay; from 20 grand and premier crus in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs; full malolactic fermentation; 7g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\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. 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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"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature '12
Extra Brut
2012
Reims
Club Price $158.65 (?)
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Aged for 5 years in the cellars and left for a minimum of 6 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/58pdsmTa83g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-29T14:26:41+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-29T16:24:07+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Brut nature","Extra Brut","Louis Roederer","No Malolactic Fermentation","Region: Reims","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Chestnut","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Honeysuckle","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Lemon tart pastry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: Spice","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Zesty","Ultra Brut","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: 2012"],"price":16795,"price_min":16795,"price_max":16795,"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":32337974329453,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ROEDERER_STARCK_12","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14997938471021,"product_id":4597899919469,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-05-22T14:17:13+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-22T14:17:36+10:00","alt":"Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg","width":884,"height":1152,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121056","variant_ids":[32337974329453]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16795,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3114080226056","featured_media":{"alt":"Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg","id":7168760316013,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":1152,"width":884,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121033"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121056"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121056","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg","id":7168760316013,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":1152,"width":884,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121033"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":1152,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-roederer-starck-brut-nature-blanc-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590121033","width":884}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Perfect representation of a modern, ripe and ready-to-drink champagne \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Creamy, delicate and modern. 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This delicious combination gives the wine a lovely intensity further enhanced by excellent freshness and a pleasant hint of bitterness. This intensity overrides the juicy, rounded body and gives way to a clean, direct and remarkably pure finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty five percent of the wine is vinified in oaks casks. No malolactic fermentation and no dosage. Aged for 5 years in the cellars and left for a minimum of 6 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/58pdsmTa83g\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Franck Bonville
Franck Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2012
Blanc de Blancs
2012
Cote des Blancs
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Avize Grand Cru fruit all from the 2012 harvest. Made entirely in stainless steel. Disgorged April 2018 with a dosage of 6.67 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y0I4_zrRdN4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs demand for the greatest Côtes des Blancs grand crus continues to spiral, the privilege of substantial, well-placed holdings cannot be overstated. Gilles and Ingrid Bonville and their son Olivier are in command of 20 glorious hectares of prime grand cru turf, largely in Avize, with old vines on the slope of Oger and a little in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. Tended and vinified with precision, their polished blanc de blancs contrast the tension and brilliance of Avize with the generosity and exoticism of Oger. Olivier Bonville is the Fourth generation of vine-growers. Tyson Stelzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 257\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful and exotic Avize, built with layers of apple and pear, even star fruit exoticism, fragranced with chamomile and linden blossom. A hint of green olive is not out of place in the Côte des Blancs, if unexpected in such a youthful cuvée. Concentration and ripeness contrast the racy acidity and pronounced chalk mineral signature of this fabled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evillage, making for a characterful and bold Avize of great length and room-filling presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-10-21T13:30:32+11:00","created_at":"2019-10-21T12:58:27+11:00","vendor":"Franck Bonville","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Region: Cote des Blancs","Taste: Bright Acids","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pineapple","Year: 2012"],"price":12900,"price_min":12900,"price_max":12900,"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":30928425582701,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FRANCK_BDB_12","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Franck Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2012","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":12900,"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\/franck-bonville-brut-2012-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1571625004"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/franck-bonville-brut-2012-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1571625004","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"franck-bonville-brut-2012-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":5408334807149,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.654,"height":635,"width":415,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/franck-bonville-brut-2012-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1571624995"},"aspect_ratio":0.654,"height":635,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/franck-bonville-brut-2012-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1571624995","width":415}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Silky and elegant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- High quality producer based in Avize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Japanese cuisine would work perfectly. Sashimi, california rolls and fried spanner crab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were enamoured with this wine as it shows true purity and great terroir. Notes of tipsy cake on the nose with pineapple, lemon and ginger that lead on to fresh fig with some baked apple notes. The palate is juicy with a fleshy-chalky palate with a long length. Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Avize Grand Cru fruit all from the 2012 harvest. Made entirely in stainless steel. Disgorged April 2018 with a dosage of 6.67 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y0I4_zrRdN4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs demand for the greatest Côtes des Blancs grand crus continues to spiral, the privilege of substantial, well-placed holdings cannot be overstated. Gilles and Ingrid Bonville and their son Olivier are in command of 20 glorious hectares of prime grand cru turf, largely in Avize, with old vines on the slope of Oger and a little in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. Tended and vinified with precision, their polished blanc de blancs contrast the tension and brilliance of Avize with the generosity and exoticism of Oger. Olivier Bonville is the Fourth generation of vine-growers. Tyson Stelzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 257\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful and exotic Avize, built with layers of apple and pear, even star fruit exoticism, fragranced with chamomile and linden blossom. A hint of green olive is not out of place in the Côte des Blancs, if unexpected in such a youthful cuvée. Concentration and ripeness contrast the racy acidity and pronounced chalk mineral signature of this fabled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evillage, making for a characterful and bold Avize of great length and room-filling presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs 2012
Blanc de Blancs
2012
Epernay
Club Price $169.10 (?)
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Testimony to the molecular precision of Pol Roger’s exacting regime, the propensity of this cuvée to age is astonishing, and the best vintages keep on escalating every time I come back to them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a bright, medium straw hue, this is a thrilling blanc de blancs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat sings with the finesse of the house in exacting purity and drive to contrast grand cru concentration. It delicately sets beautiful yellow peach and lemon fruit against a dizzying shard of pure acidity. The finish surges onward amid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, crashing waves of salt minerality that glide long and strong up an endless beach of glistening white purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 one 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely sublime champagne and I would up the ante of the indulgence by serving it with a lobster roll. 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The 2012 proudly joins its greatest hits, alongside 2002 and 2008. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvée has been on allocation for some years, and the house has made the call to release 2012 after just five \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyears on lees (2008 had a little under six years, 2006 had eight and 2002 had nine). Testimony to the molecular precision of Pol Roger’s exacting regime, the propensity of this cuvée to age is astonishing, and the best vintages keep on escalating every time I come back to them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a bright, medium straw hue, this is a thrilling blanc de blancs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat sings with the finesse of the house in exacting purity and drive to contrast grand cru concentration. It delicately sets beautiful yellow peach and lemon fruit against a dizzying shard of pure acidity. The finish surges onward amid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, crashing waves of salt minerality that glide long and strong up an endless beach of glistening white purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 one 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely sublime champagne and I would up the ante of the indulgence by serving it with a lobster roll. Decadent but not too fussy! \u003c\/p\u003e"}
A. Margaine
A. Margaine Special Club Blanc de Blancs '12
Blanc de Blancs
2012
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. He is a proponent of blocking malolactic fermentation, as he wants to preserve what he describes as ‘fruit freshness’ and not just acidity. Lastly, he says of being an Artisan: \u003cem\u003e“Under the banner \"Artisan of Champagne\", the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman value\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003epredominant\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is the one that \u003cstrong\u003eunites the group\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. He is a proponent of blocking malolactic fermentation, as he wants to preserve what he describes as ‘fruit freshness’ and not just acidity. Lastly, he says of being an Artisan: \u003cem\u003e“Under the banner \"Artisan of Champagne\", the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman value\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003epredominant\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is the one that \u003cstrong\u003eunites the group\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Rosé Grand Cru Brut Zero '12
Rosé
2012
Ambonnay
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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For this wine, Marguet ferments the chardonnay in barrique, and the pinot noir is a blend of both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esaignée\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juice and red wine. He occasionally makes a vintage-dated version of this rosé as well, in the same fashion.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the vintage version and 2012 was an excellent \u003c\/span\u003eharvest, bristling with vibrancy and everlasting freshness. Marguet's wines tend to be a little tight when they are first released, needed time to unfurl and marry with the exotic notes of oak and release some of that mineral tension surging from the intensely chalk soils in Ambonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, after much time in the cellar and several years in the bottle it should be in a good drinking window. If you can wait a little, store it in your cellar for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foods. If you can, try it with Lobster in a bisque sauce or simpler still, some Tiger prawns and a homemade thousand island sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-16T16:06:41+10:00","created_at":"2020-07-16T15:28:42+10:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Rosé","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","malo-lactic fermenation","Organic","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red delicious","Taste: Sulphur Free","Taste: Technical","Taste: Vegan","Taste: Vegetarian Friendly","Taste: wild raspberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Taste: Wild Yeasts","Year: 2012"],"price":15995,"price_min":15995,"price_max":15995,"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":32863195889773,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_AMB_ROSE_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15352724652141,"product_id":4756386447469,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-07-16T16:04:45+10:00","updated_at":"2020-08-23T11:06:28+10:00","alt":null,"width":328,"height":527,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788","variant_ids":[32863195889773]},"available":false,"name":"Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Rosé Grand Cru Brut Zero '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7523739402349,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.622,"height":527,"width":328,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7523739402349,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.622,"height":527,"width":328,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788"},"aspect_ratio":0.622,"height":527,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Marguet-Ambonnay-Rose-Grand-cru-2012-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144788","width":328}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 100% Biodynamically produced with zero sulphur and zero dosage (sugar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dry styled Rosé with plenty of fruit and body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with Tiger Prawns and thousand Island sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A blend of 70 percent chardonnay from Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and 30 percent of pinot noir from Ambonnay and Bouzy. For this wine, Marguet ferments the chardonnay in barrique, and the pinot noir is a blend of both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esaignée\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juice and red wine. He occasionally makes a vintage-dated version of this rosé as well, in the same fashion.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the vintage version and 2012 was an excellent \u003c\/span\u003eharvest, bristling with vibrancy and everlasting freshness. Marguet's wines tend to be a little tight when they are first released, needed time to unfurl and marry with the exotic notes of oak and release some of that mineral tension surging from the intensely chalk soils in Ambonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, after much time in the cellar and several years in the bottle it should be in a good drinking window. If you can wait a little, store it in your cellar for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foods. If you can, try it with Lobster in a bisque sauce or simpler still, some Tiger prawns and a homemade thousand island sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Chartogne-Taillet
Chartogne-Taillet 'Les Orizeaux' '12
Blanc de Noirs
2012
Merfy
Club Price $145.35 (?)
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This 100% Pinot noir is from a single vineyard site called 'Les Orizeaux' and displays all that oyster-shell like salinity, nervy citrus and overlaid with spice and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is full-bodied and flavourful yet it retains a high level of finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Les Orizeaux' vineyard is sand over chalk bedrock and was planted in 1961. Older vines produce less fruit, yet with more concentration and intensity. Vinified and aged in oak barrels, it was disgorged in July 2017 and bottled with 3.5 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2200 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Chartogne-Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in Merfy in 1683, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located North of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. At the heart of the Chartogne-Taillet philosophy is the search for the individual identity of their soils, allowing the wines to reveal an authentic and representative character unique to the village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a ‘stage’ with Anselme Selosse, grower Alexandre Chartogne has been running his family's estate since 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest pairing this beautiful wine with fresh sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-21T09:44:20+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-30T14:04:02+11:00","vendor":"Chartogne-Taillet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Aged 5 Years on Lees","Alexandre Chartogne","Grower","Horse ploughing","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Pinot Noir dominant","Region: Merfy","Single Parcel","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Citrus fruit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Saline","Taste: Salinity","Taste: Vanilla","Varieties: Pinot noir","Wild Fermentation","Wild Yeasts","Year: 2012"],"price":15395,"price_min":15395,"price_max":15395,"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":13772466389101,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHART_ORIZEAUX","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4219178909805,"product_id":1480889696365,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T14:05:23+11:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T16:53:16+10:00","alt":"Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587711196","variant_ids":[13772466389101]},"available":false,"name":"Chartogne-Taillet 'Les Orizeaux' '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15395,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","id":1253595775085,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140856"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587711196"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587711196","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne","id":1253595775085,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140856"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140856","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Focuses in single vineyard expressions of champagne from Merfy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Talented Grower - Alexandre Chartogne based in the North of Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair fresh sushi and sashimi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome like it rich and spicy! 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Vinified and aged in oak barrels, it was disgorged in July 2017 and bottled with 3.5 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2200 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Chartogne-Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in Merfy in 1683, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located North of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. At the heart of the Chartogne-Taillet philosophy is the search for the individual identity of their soils, allowing the wines to reveal an authentic and representative character unique to the village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a ‘stage’ with Anselme Selosse, grower Alexandre Chartogne has been running his family's estate since 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest pairing this beautiful wine with fresh sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Drappier
Drappier Millésime Exception 2015
Vintage
2012
Urville
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2015 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-17T12:14:15+11:00","created_at":"2020-11-24T12:21:58+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Kyri's Selection","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Urville","Taste: Almond","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Stone Fruit","Year: 2012"],"price":13995,"price_min":13995,"price_max":13995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":33172420296813,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Drappier Millésime Exception 2015 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170183","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170179"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170183","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Drappier-2015-Emperor-Champagne","id":8219269791853,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170175"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170175","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":8219269824621,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170179"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-2015-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608170179","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One of the oldest and most prominent houses in Champagne with little to no sulphur across the range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Coming from the stunning 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvest. What are you waiting for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very complex, rich nose revealing hints of fresh ginger, stone fruit and almond. In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2015 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2012
Prestige
2012
Reims
Club Price $783.75 (?)
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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. The dosage is 8 g\/l. 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. 12% of reserve wines. No malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great vintage for Cristal Rosé. The pinot noir finds a band of power and expressiveness. The power here is impressive, very assertive and rich, really mouth-filling and super deep. This is exceptional and has intense, chalky and fresh, white-peach and nectarine aromas, underpinning red flowers and pink fruit. The palate has a scintillating blend of flesh and mineral cut, packed with such sweet, pristine, white-strawberry flavor and texture. This has such incredible potential. So exciting. Will take another two or three years to resolve. Look out for this! Drink from 2025 | 99 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Cristal Rosé is magnificent. When Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon started to move Roederer towards organically farmed fruit, he started with Cristal Rosé, Roederer’s smallest production cuveé. Because of that, Cristal Rosé is the wine in this range that shows the current Roederer style in its fullest expression. Rich, vivid and crystalline in the glass, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a Champagne of tremendous gravitas. Chalk, white flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and blood orange are all beautifully delineated. The 2012 is 55% Pinot from Ay and 45% Chardonnay from Mesnil and Avize. The Pinot fruit gets a 7-10 day cold soak an is the infused into the fermenting Chardonnay musts. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is truly magical. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Drink 2022 - 2052 | 98+ points Antonio Galloni\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\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T16:21:35+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-23T16:21:35+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Over $200","Pinot Noir dominant","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Blackberry","Taste: Cherry","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Velvet","Vintage","Year: 2012"],"price":82500,"price_min":82500,"price_max":82500,"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":32292258971757,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_CRISTAL_ROSE_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14700433211501,"product_id":4583638663277,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-27T11:11:01+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-27T11:14:07+10:00","alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","width":520,"height":720,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047","variant_ids":[32292258971757]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2012 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":82500,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","id":6871088758893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"width":520,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","id":6871088758893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"width":520,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861"},"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861","width":520}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A refined and elegant rosé. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Colour is light, bright pink with copper tints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Chalk is here at its most charming, creating energy, refinement and powdered texture. The ultimate finesse! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its Rosé champagnes, Louis Roederer combines the two methods used in the region, maceration and blending. A little Chardonnay juice poured into a Pinot noir maceration and fermented together to achieve the perfect harmony. 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. The dosage is 8 g\/l. 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. 12% of reserve wines. No malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great vintage for Cristal Rosé. The pinot noir finds a band of power and expressiveness. The power here is impressive, very assertive and rich, really mouth-filling and super deep. This is exceptional and has intense, chalky and fresh, white-peach and nectarine aromas, underpinning red flowers and pink fruit. The palate has a scintillating blend of flesh and mineral cut, packed with such sweet, pristine, white-strawberry flavor and texture. This has such incredible potential. So exciting. Will take another two or three years to resolve. Look out for this! Drink from 2025 | 99 points JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Cristal Rosé is magnificent. When Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon started to move Roederer towards organically farmed fruit, he started with Cristal Rosé, Roederer’s smallest production cuveé. Because of that, Cristal Rosé is the wine in this range that shows the current Roederer style in its fullest expression. Rich, vivid and crystalline in the glass, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a Champagne of tremendous gravitas. Chalk, white flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and blood orange are all beautifully delineated. The 2012 is 55% Pinot from Ay and 45% Chardonnay from Mesnil and Avize. The Pinot fruit gets a 7-10 day cold soak an is the infused into the fermenting Chardonnay musts. Readers who can find the 2012 should not hesitate, as it is truly magical. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Drink 2022 - 2052 | 98+ points Antonio Galloni\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\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012
Brut
2012
Club Price $304.00 (?)
{"id":4887618355309,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012","handle":"charles-heidsieck-brut-millesime-2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e- A Vintage suited for long ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Blend of 10 Grands Crus and Premiers Crus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Notes of quince, vanilla and vineyard peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gold uppercase bold\"\u003e2012 \u003c\/span\u003emade news. Not often does so chaotic and challenging a vintage provide wines with such incredible balance, concentration and harmony. Today the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gold uppercase bold\"\u003e2012\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003evintage has found its place amongst the great Champagne years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 years ageing in the unique Gallo-Romain Crayères, Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé is an elegant and refined wine with an incredible smooth texture on the palate. A\u003c\/span\u003e blend of ten Grands Crus and Premiers Crus meticulously selected by the House, it shows magnificent minerality, intensity and acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows subtle toasted and smoked notes with a touch of liquorice and earthy notes. When swirled in the glass, fruity notes of apricot and fresh almonds add an extra dimension to the wine. This incredible aromatic concentration, very typical of this year, is the focus of the wine's merit. On the palate, a mineral and fresh wine with notes of quince, vanilla and vineyard peaches, followed by a firm, crisp finish, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleman and entrepreneur in the audacious 19th century, Charles Heidsieck was heir to a Champagne fortune, a rebel with an extraordinary thirst for adventure. At age 29, he founded a Champagne House in his image: authentic, distinguished and which stands out among all others. In keeping with this spirit, his grandson Charles-Marcel created a Blanc de Blancs, consolidating the style of a House that manifests itself across all varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","published_at":"2021-01-20T14:17:35+11:00","created_at":"2021-01-20T14:02:31+11:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Brut","tags":["Base Year: 2012","Brut","Grande Marque","long ageing","Pinot Noir dominant","Prestige","Rare Collection","Rare Cuvee","Taste: Crisp","Taste: Full-bodied","Taste: Peach","Taste: Quince","Taste: Toast","Taste: Vanilla","Vintage","Vintage: 2012","Year: 2012"],"price":32000,"price_min":32000,"price_max":32000,"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":33259479531629,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHARLES_HEIDSIECK_BRUT_MILLESIME_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé 2012","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":32000,"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\/charles-heidsieck-brut-millesime-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1611185620"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-brut-millesime-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1611185620","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8319863816301,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-brut-millesime-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1611185620"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-brut-millesime-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1611185620","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A Vintage suited for long ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Blend of 10 Grands Crus and Premiers Crus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Notes of quince, vanilla and vineyard peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gold uppercase bold\"\u003e2012 \u003c\/span\u003emade news. Not often does so chaotic and challenging a vintage provide wines with such incredible balance, concentration and harmony. Today the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gold uppercase bold\"\u003e2012\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003evintage has found its place amongst the great Champagne years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 10 years ageing in the unique Gallo-Romain Crayères, Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésimé is an elegant and refined wine with an incredible smooth texture on the palate. A\u003c\/span\u003e blend of ten Grands Crus and Premiers Crus meticulously selected by the House, it shows magnificent minerality, intensity and acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows subtle toasted and smoked notes with a touch of liquorice and earthy notes. When swirled in the glass, fruity notes of apricot and fresh almonds add an extra dimension to the wine. This incredible aromatic concentration, very typical of this year, is the focus of the wine's merit. On the palate, a mineral and fresh wine with notes of quince, vanilla and vineyard peaches, followed by a firm, crisp finish, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentleman and entrepreneur in the audacious 19th century, Charles Heidsieck was heir to a Champagne fortune, a rebel with an extraordinary thirst for adventure. At age 29, he founded a Champagne House in his image: authentic, distinguished and which stands out among all others. In keeping with this spirit, his grandson Charles-Marcel created a Blanc de Blancs, consolidating the style of a House that manifests itself across all varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e"}
Frerejean Frères
Frerejean Frères Cuvée des Hussards '12
Vintage
2012
Avize
Club Price $209.00 (?)
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Dosage sits at 7.9 grams per litre which makes it Brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97\/100 - Decanter World Wine Awards\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96+\/100 - Bordeaux Trophy Winner \u0026amp; Gold Medal, Classic \u0026amp; Elegant category - Glass of Bubbly\u003c\/span\u003e \"Pale and lively. Straight up the nose. Quite different from the wines so far. More lively and tense but good undertow. Fruit not oak expressed here. Racy with depth and undertow. Vibrant \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\/20 \u003c\/span\u003eJancis Robinson \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pale yellow colour with slightly greenish hue. Delightful nose reminiscent of lemon zest, green figs, greengage, Nashi pear, starfruit and a discreet hint of iodine marine air. On the palate well structured with crisp acidity, lively and fine mousseux, exquisite fruit flavour on the restrained side, distinct minerality. An excellent wine with depth and salivary character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tastingbook.com\/wine\/champagne_frerejean_freres\/cuvee_des_hussards_vieilles_vignes_1er_cru_2012\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/tastingbook.com\/wine\/champagne_frerejean_freres\/cuvee_des_hussards_vieilles_vignes_1er_cru_2012\"\u003e98\/100 - Markus del Monego MW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-19T15:28:29+11:00","created_at":"2020-11-19T15:02:22+11:00","vendor":"Frerejean Frères","type":"Vintage","tags":["Blanc de blancs","Brut","Cotes des blancs","New Arrival","Region: Avize","Sustainable","Taste: Acacia","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Rich","Taste: Saffron","Taste: White Fruit","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: 2012"],"price":22000,"price_min":22000,"price_max":22000,"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":33164126126189,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FJF_HUSSARDS_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15929935822957,"product_id":4845215940717,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-11-19T15:07:27+11:00","updated_at":"2020-11-19T15:10:00+11:00","alt":"Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-2012-Champagne-Emperor.","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605759000","variant_ids":[33164126126189]},"available":true,"name":"Frerejean Frères Cuvée des Hussards '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":22000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3770004032051","featured_media":{"alt":"Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-2012-Champagne-Emperor.","id":8101257511021,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605758847"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605759000"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605759000","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-2012-Champagne-Emperor.","id":8101257511021,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605758847"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Frerejean-Freres-Cuvee-des-Hussards-Premier-Cru-12-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605758847","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after the light cavalry of Napoléon Bonaparte, in which the soldiers were the first to use the art of sabring, the Cuvée des Hussards is powerful and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvee was elaborated from 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir coming from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards older than 40 years old. 2012 is regarded as the vintage of reference of the last decade. On the palate, this Champagne is powerful and well supported by a creamy and delicate foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has scents of white and yellow candied fruits with a note of saffron spice. This is a limited release with only 60 bottles remaining in Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 8 years on lees with a further two years in bottle prior to release. Dosage sits at 7.9 grams per litre which makes it Brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97\/100 - Decanter World Wine Awards\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96+\/100 - Bordeaux Trophy Winner \u0026amp; Gold Medal, Classic \u0026amp; Elegant category - Glass of Bubbly\u003c\/span\u003e \"Pale and lively. Straight up the nose. Quite different from the wines so far. More lively and tense but good undertow. Fruit not oak expressed here. Racy with depth and undertow. Vibrant \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\/20 \u003c\/span\u003eJancis Robinson \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pale yellow colour with slightly greenish hue. Delightful nose reminiscent of lemon zest, green figs, greengage, Nashi pear, starfruit and a discreet hint of iodine marine air. On the palate well structured with crisp acidity, lively and fine mousseux, exquisite fruit flavour on the restrained side, distinct minerality. An excellent wine with depth and salivary character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tastingbook.com\/wine\/champagne_frerejean_freres\/cuvee_des_hussards_vieilles_vignes_1er_cru_2012\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/tastingbook.com\/wine\/champagne_frerejean_freres\/cuvee_des_hussards_vieilles_vignes_1er_cru_2012\"\u003e98\/100 - Markus del Monego MW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Instantanée '12
Extra Brut
2012
Ludes
Club Price $127.30 (?)
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Good wines should always want you reaching for another glass and this does just that. Enjoy a vintage champagne from a great year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% meunier 35% pinot noir with 35% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with 5 years on lees plus another year in bottle. Being Extra Brut this has 4 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). Blended from the three champagne varietals grown in Ludes, Villedommange, Rilly La Montagne and Brouillet, this cuvée ages six years in our cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Extra layers coming from the lees and the generous soft palate, a warm mushroom tart with creme fraiche would be a winning combination. 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Its varietal composition changes according to the conditions of each vintage, as it’s intended to be a snapshot of that year, and it typically comes from a selection of vineyards in Ludes that always yield highly concentrated wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged between 5-6 years on lees which adds layers of toast, roast almond with a nougat. Good wines should always want you reaching for another glass and this does just that. Enjoy a vintage champagne from a great year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% meunier 35% pinot noir with 35% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with 5 years on lees plus another year in bottle. Being Extra Brut this has 4 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). 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