Artisanal (grower) champagnes
When you think of champagne, often it's a few big names that come to mind. Yet there are over a thousand producers of champagne - most of which are passionate creators of smaller, but varied and exciting, releases. These artisanal producers, or grower producers, are where we see are seeing many champagne innovations.
You may also like to check out our more extensive collection of grower champagnes or our list of champagnes exclusive to Emperor.
De Sousa
De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay & Avize)
Extra Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $132.05 (?)
{"id":1375720570989,"title":"De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay \u0026 Avize)","handle":"de-sousa-3a-extra-brut-champagne-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic, organic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using a rare co-fermentation method which creates a luscious texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- When pairing with a wine of this power, vinosity and energy, you can play in many different arenas of flavour. We love Mexican and think that this could handle a Chicken Mole Poblano with Green Coriander rice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to have this wine in our midst. What does it mean to co-ferment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't champagne producers do that anyway? Well, the answer is no. Most producers keep every parcel separate and here we see Erick De Sousa, showing his character and fermenting both chardonnay and pinot noir (50:50) to create something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also ferments the wine in a mixture of stainless steel and oak. The only other producer we know that does this is Geoffroy with his 'Blanc de Rose' (also on Emperor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is ripe, spicy and powerful yet mineral and fresh with many layers waiting to reveal a vinous and yellow fruit driven appeal that we cannot get enough of. This is most certainly a wine before it is a champagne and so give it time in the glass. The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/05\/16 \u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2019 \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards organically farmed and are ploughed traditionally by horse. Some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. Full malolactic fermentation is used, with extended lees ageing and ageing of reserve wines in barrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 base vintage. 50% Avize chardonnay, 25% Aÿ pinot, 25% Ambonnay pinot, all co-fermented, half in barrels, half in tanks; average vine age 25–30 years; 20% reserves; 5g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 vintage review - 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to create a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt once crunchy and succulent, it’s led by the red apple fruit of pinot noir and the grapefruit tang of chardonnay, with biscuity character and creamy texture contributed by lees age. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and 2014 lacks the purity and poise of 2012 and 2013, instead concluding with some coffee bean and dusty dryness, reflecting its lesser season. The salty minerality and harmonious acid balance of Avize triumph, lingering long on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-31T17:49:50+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:13:45+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Ambonnay","Avize","Aÿ","Biodynamic","Co-Fermented","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","Kyri's Selection","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Plum","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: NV"],"price":13999,"price_min":13999,"price_max":13999,"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":12519432650861,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_3A","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay \u0026 Avize) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-champagne-emperor.png?v=1599524362","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-from-their-website.png?v=1599524362"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-champagne-emperor.png?v=1599524362","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7798457729133,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.733,"height":1080,"width":792,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-champagne-emperor.png?v=1599524333"},"aspect_ratio":0.733,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-champagne-emperor.png?v=1599524333","width":792},{"alt":null,"id":7798424043629,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.732,"height":1080,"width":791,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-from-their-website.png?v=1599523844"},"aspect_ratio":0.732,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/3a-from-their-website.png?v=1599523844","width":791}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic, organic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using a rare co-fermentation method which creates a luscious texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- When pairing with a wine of this power, vinosity and energy, you can play in many different arenas of flavour. We love Mexican and think that this could handle a Chicken Mole Poblano with Green Coriander rice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to have this wine in our midst. What does it mean to co-ferment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't champagne producers do that anyway? Well, the answer is no. Most producers keep every parcel separate and here we see Erick De Sousa, showing his character and fermenting both chardonnay and pinot noir (50:50) to create something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also ferments the wine in a mixture of stainless steel and oak. The only other producer we know that does this is Geoffroy with his 'Blanc de Rose' (also on Emperor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is ripe, spicy and powerful yet mineral and fresh with many layers waiting to reveal a vinous and yellow fruit driven appeal that we cannot get enough of. This is most certainly a wine before it is a champagne and so give it time in the glass. The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/05\/16 \u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2019 \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards organically farmed and are ploughed traditionally by horse. Some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. Full malolactic fermentation is used, with extended lees ageing and ageing of reserve wines in barrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 base vintage. 50% Avize chardonnay, 25% Aÿ pinot, 25% Ambonnay pinot, all co-fermented, half in barrels, half in tanks; average vine age 25–30 years; 20% reserves; 5g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 vintage review - 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to create a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt once crunchy and succulent, it’s led by the red apple fruit of pinot noir and the grapefruit tang of chardonnay, with biscuity character and creamy texture contributed by lees age. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and 2014 lacks the purity and poise of 2012 and 2013, instead concluding with some coffee bean and dusty dryness, reflecting its lesser season. The salty minerality and harmonious acid balance of Avize triumph, lingering long on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $104.50 (?)
{"id":1375722864749,"title":"De Sousa Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs","handle":"de-sousa-reserve-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 100% grand cru vineyards with up to 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Any fresh seafood to highlight the mineral dimension in this wine and it's citrus-driven texture. Favourites \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a 100% Grand Cru chardonnay coming from excellent sites in Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil Sur, Oger, Cramant \u0026amp; Chouilly. All of De Sousa wines are certified Organic and Biodynamic with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy champagne that has charm and vibrant, fresh appeal, then keep reading. This has ripe citrus fruit with clear-cut minerality and a textural richness underpinned by older vines (around 45 years). We love wines like this because they are easy to enjoy and they truly deliver. Think along the lines of nougat, almond, lemon-curd with herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest with between 25-30% reserve wines added. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 27 \/ 07 \/ 2016 Disgorged: 26 \/ 01 \/ 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-25T20:08:00+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:20:11+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Avize","Biodynamic","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Exclusive","Grand Cru","Grower","Kyri's Selection","Les Mesnil Sur Oger","Oger","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Almond","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Blanc de blancs","Taste: Chalk","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Curd","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Ripe Citrus","Year: NV"],"price":11000,"price_min":11000,"price_max":11000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":13099,"compare_at_price_min":13099,"compare_at_price_max":13099,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12519457718381,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_RESERVE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4424279425133,"product_id":1375722864749,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-12T07:39:41+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-12T07:40:31+11:00","alt":"De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1549917631","variant_ids":[12519457718381]},"available":false,"name":"De Sousa Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":13099,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3760030290020","featured_media":{"alt":"De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","id":1324157960301,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569154268"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1549917631"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1549917631","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor","id":1324157960301,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569154268"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Blanc-De-Blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569154268","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 100% grand cru vineyards with up to 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Any fresh seafood to highlight the mineral dimension in this wine and it's citrus-driven texture. Favourites \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a 100% Grand Cru chardonnay coming from excellent sites in Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil Sur, Oger, Cramant \u0026amp; Chouilly. All of De Sousa wines are certified Organic and Biodynamic with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy champagne that has charm and vibrant, fresh appeal, then keep reading. This has ripe citrus fruit with clear-cut minerality and a textural richness underpinned by older vines (around 45 years). We love wines like this because they are easy to enjoy and they truly deliver. Think along the lines of nougat, almond, lemon-curd with herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest with between 25-30% reserve wines added. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 27 \/ 07 \/ 2016 Disgorged: 26 \/ 01 \/ 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":1375719882861,"title":"De Sousa Rosé","handle":"de-sousa-rose-brut-nv-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 92% grand \u0026amp; premier cru chardonnay with 8% pinot noir red wine from Aÿ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with some ocean trout. Salmon blinis are always a firm favourite with this style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow about this soft, red-fruited rosé, flowing on the palate with a creamy-mineral texture, cherry kernel deliciousness and framed by a little tannic grip on the finish. The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% and contributes notes of wild strawberry, anise and some spice. The majority of this wine is as you might have guessed, chardonnay sourced from Avize, Grauves and Cuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of De Sousa wines are certified \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to be the exclusive import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-26T10:01:42+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:10:40+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Pinot Noir Red Wine","Region: Avize","Rose","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Campari","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Cherry Kernel","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rose petals","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry","Year: NV"],"price":10999,"price_min":10999,"price_max":10999,"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":12519424098413,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_ROSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4454846136429,"product_id":1375719882861,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-22T10:40:42+11:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T17:20:58+10:00","alt":"Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1587712858","variant_ids":[12519424098413]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":42,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3760030290037","featured_media":{"alt":"Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut","id":1341219045485,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1569158994"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1587712858"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1587712858","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut","id":1341219045485,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1569158994"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-De-Sousa-Rose-Brut.jpg?v=1569158994","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 92% grand \u0026amp; premier cru chardonnay with 8% pinot noir red wine from Aÿ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with some ocean trout. Salmon blinis are always a firm favourite with this style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow about this soft, red-fruited rosé, flowing on the palate with a creamy-mineral texture, cherry kernel deliciousness and framed by a little tannic grip on the finish. The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% and contributes notes of wild strawberry, anise and some spice. The majority of this wine is as you might have guessed, chardonnay sourced from Avize, Grauves and Cuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of De Sousa wines are certified \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to be the exclusive import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' XV
Extra Brut
Bouzy
Club Price $90.25 (?)
{"id":105171812380,"title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' XV","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-xiii","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing from 22 different vineyard cru's in Bouzy, aptly named 'Les Parcelles' is a great expression of the terroir from this village. There is generous aromas of fig, spice, biscotti and almond. After a few moments in the glass yellow fruits, like nectarine introducing some balance to the toasty and rich notes of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose follows through on to the palate with body and richness yet liveliness from the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairing options: Oysters, sashimi, Thai beef salad, roast chicken or pan seared barramundi. Also, hard and soft cheeses (not pungent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a brioche and cheese pastry such as gougere or a simple charcuterie and tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:05:43+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:06:55+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Extra Brut","Family Owned","Grower","healthy champagne","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Almond","Taste: Base Wine 2010","Taste: Biscotti","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Fig","Taste: Full-bodied","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Rich","Taste: Spice","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","valentine"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"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":1020811837468,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_PARCELLES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12509058203757,"product_id":105171812380,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-09-16T13:54:12+10:00","updated_at":"2019-09-16T13:54:37+10:00","alt":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-emperor-champagne","width":466,"height":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1568606077","variant_ids":[1020811837468]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' XV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-emperor-champagne","id":3301523357805,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.728,"height":640,"width":466,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1570131195"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1568606077"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1568606077","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-emperor-champagne","id":3301523357805,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.728,"height":640,"width":466,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1570131195"},"aspect_ratio":0.728,"height":640,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-2014-empero-champagne.jpeg?v=1570131195","width":466}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eComing from 22 different vineyard cru's in Bouzy, aptly named 'Les Parcelles' is a great expression of the terroir from this village. There is generous aromas of fig, spice, biscotti and almond. After a few moments in the glass yellow fruits, like nectarine introducing some balance to the toasty and rich notes of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose follows through on to the palate with body and richness yet liveliness from the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairing options: Oysters, sashimi, Thai beef salad, roast chicken or pan seared barramundi. Also, hard and soft cheeses (not pungent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a brioche and cheese pastry such as gougere or a simple charcuterie and tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Larmandier-Bernier
Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":63577161756,"title":"Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut","handle":"larmandier-bernier-latitude-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Leading Biodynamic producer based in Vertus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent example of grower blanc de blancs that is both expressive and delicious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with kingfish ceviche, finger lime plus a little soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is citrus peel on the nose, pure mineral expression with some lime leaf. On the tongue it has a 'laser-focused' acid profile accompanied by a generosity and vitality from time on its yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cleanliness of the finish is moreish and is quite simply unputdownable. If you enjoy wines that express a sense of place (aka Terroir) then please indulge yourself a little with this biodynamic beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base year 2016, disgorged March 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the Larmandier-Bernier family produced technical equipment instead of champagne they would make the best laser-guided tools. This best describes their level of accuracy and just getting it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These wines from Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are exceptional in every way. Larmandier practices a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields. A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. The Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes are some of the purest and most utterly engaging wines being made in the region today. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:19:54+10:00","vendor":"Larmandier-Bernier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["35% reserve wine","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Base vintage: 2012","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Easy-drinking","Edited For You","Extra Brut","gift guide","Grower","Low Dosage","No Filtration","No Fining","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"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":738575581212,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_BERN_LATITUDE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753648488557,"product_id":63577161756,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:11+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:11+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291","variant_ids":[738575581212]},"available":true,"name":"Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1089135509613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109511"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1089135509613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109511"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109511","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Leading Biodynamic producer based in Vertus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent example of grower blanc de blancs that is both expressive and delicious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with kingfish ceviche, finger lime plus a little soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is citrus peel on the nose, pure mineral expression with some lime leaf. On the tongue it has a 'laser-focused' acid profile accompanied by a generosity and vitality from time on its yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cleanliness of the finish is moreish and is quite simply unputdownable. If you enjoy wines that express a sense of place (aka Terroir) then please indulge yourself a little with this biodynamic beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base year 2016, disgorged March 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the Larmandier-Bernier family produced technical equipment instead of champagne they would make the best laser-guided tools. This best describes their level of accuracy and just getting it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These wines from Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are exceptional in every way. Larmandier practices a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields. A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. The Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes are some of the purest and most utterly engaging wines being made in the region today. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $84.55 (?)
{"id":61902815260,"title":"De Sousa Tradition","handle":"de-sousa-brut-tradition-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-25T16:03:16+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:44:19+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8999,"price_min":8999,"price_max":8999,"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":708490657820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4424285749357,"product_id":61902815260,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-12T07:41:40+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-12T07:42:07+11:00","alt":"De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1549917727","variant_ids":[708490657820]},"available":false,"name":"De Sousa Tradition - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor","id":1324158812269,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1569154268"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1549917727"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1549917727","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor","id":1324158812269,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1569154268"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-brut-Champagne-Emperor_b2ad4d77-2c10-4b3b-aa0a-e48268966c7b.jpg?v=1569154268","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Grande Reserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $77.90 (?)
{"id":454428229660,"title":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve","handle":"dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Specialist Marne Valley producer using organic treatments in his vineyards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A great introduction to grower champagne at a reasonable price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with smaller, creamy Oysters like Clair de Lune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne or wines in fact that are mouth-filling, rich and speaks of it's origins then may we present to you, the 'Grande Reserve' from Jerome Dehours. It has 60% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir with 26% Réserve wine from a Solera started in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lifted citrus notes of orange peel and lemon rind with fleshy williams pear and yellow stone fruit; apricot. The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its richness and bold character, there is plenty of refreshing acidity and minerality that carries through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe adventurous and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairing suggestions: Charcuterie selection, foie gras, sardines, tuna tartare or a beef tartare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is on the richer style of champagne, you could experiment with the smaller, creamy Oysters and serve as an aperitif or it could also work well with some chargrilled beef, or slow-cooked lamb (which becomes tender and sweeter in texture) with lemon preserve to pick up those citrus notes in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-18T11:51:26+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-30T14:53:21+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Solera","Taste: Spice","Taste: Williams Pear","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8295,"price_min":8295,"price_max":8295,"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":6027919753244,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_GRAND_RES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586894631021,"product_id":454428229660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:45:13+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T17:24:11+10:00","alt":"dehours-et-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713051","variant_ids":[6027919753244]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8295,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne","id":814536360045,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713051"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713051","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne","id":814536360045,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Specialist Marne Valley producer using organic treatments in his vineyards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A great introduction to grower champagne at a reasonable price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with smaller, creamy Oysters like Clair de Lune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne or wines in fact that are mouth-filling, rich and speaks of it's origins then may we present to you, the 'Grande Reserve' from Jerome Dehours. It has 60% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir with 26% Réserve wine from a Solera started in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lifted citrus notes of orange peel and lemon rind with fleshy williams pear and yellow stone fruit; apricot. The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its richness and bold character, there is plenty of refreshing acidity and minerality that carries through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe adventurous and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairing suggestions: Charcuterie selection, foie gras, sardines, tuna tartare or a beef tartare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is on the richer style of champagne, you could experiment with the smaller, creamy Oysters and serve as an aperitif or it could also work well with some chargrilled beef, or slow-cooked lamb (which becomes tender and sweeter in texture) with lemon preserve to pick up those citrus notes in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle
Blanc de Noirs
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
Club Price $147.25 (?)
{"id":56647548956,"title":"Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle","handle":"vouette-et-sorbee-fidele-blanc-de-noirs-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and bio-dynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFidele is a blanc de noir comprising of 100% juicy pinot noir sourced from Gautherot's carefully tended plots in the Cote des Bar. This is organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking at its best. You would be forgiven for thinking it was a rosé champagne as it has a rouge tint in the glass. Made without a scrap of dosage, fermented entirely in oak barrels and bottled at a lower bar of pressure at 4.5 bars, this is a wine first and a champagne second. This is a true connoisseurs champagne and an absolute cracker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrunchy red apple, red fruit, vinous and vibrant. This is an intriguing cuvee and one every champagne lover must try as part of their journey to become a true connoisseur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef tartare with a truffle paste, parmesan crumble and fresh chives served with an apple waldorf salad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T12:08:10+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T12:44:36+10:00","vendor":"Vouette et Sorbee","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de Noirs","Edited For You","Extra Brut","Georgian Amphora","Grower","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Organic","Region: Buxieres-Sur-Arce","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Vinous","Taste: Wild Fermented","Vouette et Sorbee"],"price":15500,"price_min":15500,"price_max":15500,"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":556554879004,"title":"Single only","option1":"Single only","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VOUET_FIDELE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3660079104109,"product_id":56647548956,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-06T18:03:45+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-06T18:04:14+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1029,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530864254","variant_ids":[556554879004]},"available":true,"name":"Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle - Single only","public_title":"Single only","options":["Single only"],"price":15500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1048981733485,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.525,"height":1029,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569101533"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530864254"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530864254","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1048981733485,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.525,"height":1029,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569101533"},"aspect_ratio":0.525,"height":1029,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-and-sorbee-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569101533","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and bio-dynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFidele is a blanc de noir comprising of 100% juicy pinot noir sourced from Gautherot's carefully tended plots in the Cote des Bar. This is organic, biodynamic and natural winemaking at its best. You would be forgiven for thinking it was a rosé champagne as it has a rouge tint in the glass. Made without a scrap of dosage, fermented entirely in oak barrels and bottled at a lower bar of pressure at 4.5 bars, this is a wine first and a champagne second. This is a true connoisseurs champagne and an absolute cracker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrunchy red apple, red fruit, vinous and vibrant. This is an intriguing cuvee and one every champagne lover must try as part of their journey to become a true connoisseur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef tartare with a truffle paste, parmesan crumble and fresh chives served with an apple waldorf salad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":1497634963565,"title":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé","handle":"benoit-marguet-shaman-rose-grand-cru-15-extra-brut","description":"\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 \u003c\/span\u003espice-rubbed (Pork, Chicken) or smoked Salmon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Made two-thirds from grand cru Chardonnay, it owes its pretty mid-rose pink to grand cru Pinot Noir. Marguet's main holdings are in Bouzy and Ambonnay. This is a full-bodied 12% wine chock full of flavour in the middle with a hint of rose petals but definitely assertive rather than pretty. I gave it a massive 17.5 out of 20 and was amazed how delicious it still was even two weeks after the bottle had been opened.\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe tend to agree with Ms. Robinson, the wine speaks for itself and you cannot help but be enamoured with the pure ease of flavour and persistence after a few sips. There is so much going on and if you have any issues with sulphur and prefer low or no dosage champagne, you have arrived at a great example.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","created_at":"2018-12-10T09:44:20+11:00","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: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"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":13924812095597,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_SHAMAN_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14665661186157,"product_id":1497634963565,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-23T11:25:56+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T11:26:41+10:00","alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","width":467,"height":587,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","variant_ids":[13924812095597]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"},"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","width":467}],"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 \u003c\/span\u003espice-rubbed (Pork, Chicken) or smoked Salmon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Made two-thirds from grand cru Chardonnay, it owes its pretty mid-rose pink to grand cru Pinot Noir. Marguet's main holdings are in Bouzy and Ambonnay. This is a full-bodied 12% wine chock full of flavour in the middle with a hint of rose petals but definitely assertive rather than pretty. I gave it a massive 17.5 out of 20 and was amazed how delicious it still was even two weeks after the bottle had been opened.\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe tend to agree with Ms. Robinson, the wine speaks for itself and you cannot help but be enamoured with the pure ease of flavour and persistence after a few sips. There is so much going on and if you have any issues with sulphur and prefer low or no dosage champagne, you have arrived at a great example.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Pierre Gimonnet
Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs
Rosé
Epernay
Club Price $94.05 (?)
{"id":54973005852,"title":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs","handle":"pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s cracking and cleverly named rosé is just 8% red wine (not least because it costs him almost €15 a litre to buy) blended with his vintage Gastronome cuvée – his blanc de blancs with the most body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharged with 50% grand cru chardonnay, the result upholds its mantra of sustaining the mouthfeel, persistence and surging bath-salts chalk minerality of the Côte des Blancs with great accomplishment, touched with the palest salmon pink hue and the lightest reflections of white cherries and strawberry hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelightfully restrained and refreshingly tense, it’s more about crystalline precision than flavour. One of the most refreshing apéritif rosés this year, serve it like a delicate blanc de blancs, not like a rosé.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e92% chardonnay – 25.5% Chouilly for fruit and elegance, 16.5% Cramant for plumpness, 10% Oger for masculine structure and spicy minerality, 9% Vertus for exotic flavours, 32% Cuis for vivacity and freshness; 8% 2014 and 2013 pinot noir red wine from Bouzy; aged on lees 18–24 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 13,363 bottles; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-12-10T10:22:34+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-04T23:32:08+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Gimonnet","type":"Rosé","tags":["artisan","Region: Epernay","Rose","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Wine Pinot Noir","Under $100"],"price":9995,"price_min":9995,"price_max":9995,"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":543083560988,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_GIMONNET_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4319665422445,"product_id":54973005852,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-12-10T10:21:15+11:00","updated_at":"2018-12-10T10:21:15+11:00","alt":null,"width":640,"height":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1544397675","variant_ids":[543083560988]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3490920000155","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1284257644653,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":640,"width":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569146614"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1544397675"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1544397675","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1284257644653,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":640,"width":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569146614"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":640,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Gimonnet-Fils-Rose-de-Blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569146614","width":640}],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s cracking and cleverly named rosé is just 8% red wine (not least because it costs him almost €15 a litre to buy) blended with his vintage Gastronome cuvée – his blanc de blancs with the most body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharged with 50% grand cru chardonnay, the result upholds its mantra of sustaining the mouthfeel, persistence and surging bath-salts chalk minerality of the Côte des Blancs with great accomplishment, touched with the palest salmon pink hue and the lightest reflections of white cherries and strawberry hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelightfully restrained and refreshingly tense, it’s more about crystalline precision than flavour. One of the most refreshing apéritif rosés this year, serve it like a delicate blanc de blancs, not like a rosé.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e92% chardonnay – 25.5% Chouilly for fruit and elegance, 16.5% Cramant for plumpness, 10% Oger for masculine structure and spicy minerality, 9% Vertus for exotic flavours, 32% Cuis for vivacity and freshness; 8% 2014 and 2013 pinot noir red wine from Bouzy; aged on lees 18–24 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 13,363 bottles; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Laherte Freres
Laherte Freres Rosé de Meunier
Rosé
Chavot
Club Price $98.80 (?)
{"id":63572770844,"title":"Laherte Freres Rosé de Meunier","handle":"laherte-freres-rose-de-meunier-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Aurelien Laherte is the young talent behind this wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This unique rosé using 100% meunier and made using three different methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Tuna Tartare, Watermelon, Mint and Olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 10% meunier in a red wine, 30% saignée or macerated grapes and the balance being barrel-ageing white meunier wine. Quite a technical style of winemaking and quite the flavour profile too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a super juicy palate with crunchy red fruit, think cranberry, blood orange and rosehip. Follow this up with a gentle grip or bite from the tannin and you have an ultra dry rosé with plenty of fruit, freshness and drive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exciting family estate is located in the south of Champagne in the small village of Chavot - a village that rarely receives fan-fare but it has a worthy grower producing fascinating cuvees in its midst. The 10 hectares of land farmed by the Laherte family are biodynamic and organic with the exception of two parcels which are located further afield in the Cote de Blancs and the Valley De La Marne. Young \u003cspan\u003eAurèlien\u003c\/span\u003e is the youngest generation of the house is and impressive young winemaker who is working in great partnership \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As this wine has plenty of tannic energy and juicy red fruits, we would suggest going for something like a tuna tartare with chunks of fresh watermelon, olive oil and mint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2020-06-24T08:20:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:43+10:00","vendor":"Laherte Freres","type":"Rosé","tags":["Club wines","Grower","Region: Chavot","Rosé","Rosé Saignée","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Blood Orange","Taste: Cranberry","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Saignee","valentine"],"price":10495,"price_min":10495,"price_max":10495,"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":738498674716,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_FRERES_ROSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4454828245101,"product_id":63572770844,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-22T10:37:44+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-22T10:37:50+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270","variant_ids":[738498674716]},"available":true,"name":"Laherte Freres Rosé de Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1341204955245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1341204955245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Aurelien Laherte is the young talent behind this wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This unique rosé using 100% meunier and made using three different methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Tuna Tartare, Watermelon, Mint and Olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 10% meunier in a red wine, 30% saignée or macerated grapes and the balance being barrel-ageing white meunier wine. Quite a technical style of winemaking and quite the flavour profile too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a super juicy palate with crunchy red fruit, think cranberry, blood orange and rosehip. Follow this up with a gentle grip or bite from the tannin and you have an ultra dry rosé with plenty of fruit, freshness and drive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exciting family estate is located in the south of Champagne in the small village of Chavot - a village that rarely receives fan-fare but it has a worthy grower producing fascinating cuvees in its midst. The 10 hectares of land farmed by the Laherte family are biodynamic and organic with the exception of two parcels which are located further afield in the Cote de Blancs and the Valley De La Marne. Young \u003cspan\u003eAurèlien\u003c\/span\u003e is the youngest generation of the house is and impressive young winemaker who is working in great partnership \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As this wine has plenty of tannic energy and juicy red fruits, we would suggest going for something like a tuna tartare with chunks of fresh watermelon, olive oil and mint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Extra Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":4162821881965,"title":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Extra Brut Nature","handle":"dehours-fils-extra-brutnature","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Indigenous yeast from Jerome's own vineyards are used for both fermentation's. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Purist organic wine making with 0g\/l dosage, no filtration and no fining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fantastic when paired with chunks of Parmesan and a Cohiba siglo 6 Habana cigar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée started off as an experiment 3 years ago when Jerome decided he wanted to make his own yeast. With the help of a local lab, Jerome started cultivating and harvesting yeast from his own vineyard and using it to ferment his wines from start to finish. This is the first time in Champagne history that indigenous yeast are used for both the first and second fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this process not only is Jerome able to express the terroir of his land in a truly unique way, he also brings a new and innovative dimension to the fermentation process. The way Jerome expresses the identity of his terroir is remarkable and makes him without a doubt a pioneer of change in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dehours Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T10:27:04+10:00","created_at":"2019-09-25T10:37:47+10:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Extra Brut","Grower","Indigenous yeast","Low Dosage","Natural Winemaking","New Arrival","No Filtration","No Fining","Oak","Organic","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Reserve Wines","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: SIlky","Taste: Solera","Varieties: Chardonnay","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Varieties: Pinot noir","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":12995,"compare_at_price_min":12995,"compare_at_price_max":12995,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":30260087586925,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_EXTRA_BRUT_NAT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12786726731885,"product_id":4162821881965,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-09-25T11:16:59+10:00","updated_at":"2020-08-23T11:02:03+10:00","alt":"dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne","width":239,"height":470,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523","variant_ids":[30260087586925]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Extra Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":12995,"inventory_quantity":41,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne","id":2111466471533,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.509,"height":470,"width":239,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne","id":2111466471533,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.509,"height":470,"width":239,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523"},"aspect_ratio":0.509,"height":470,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-extra-brut-nature-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1598144523","width":239}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Indigenous yeast from Jerome's own vineyards are used for both fermentation's. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Purist organic wine making with 0g\/l dosage, no filtration and no fining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fantastic when paired with chunks of Parmesan and a Cohiba siglo 6 Habana cigar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée started off as an experiment 3 years ago when Jerome decided he wanted to make his own yeast. With the help of a local lab, Jerome started cultivating and harvesting yeast from his own vineyard and using it to ferment his wines from start to finish. This is the first time in Champagne history that indigenous yeast are used for both the first and second fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this process not only is Jerome able to express the terroir of his land in a truly unique way, he also brings a new and innovative dimension to the fermentation process. The way Jerome expresses the identity of his terroir is remarkable and makes him without a doubt a pioneer of change in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dehours Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru
Brut
Ambonnay
Club Price $189.05 (?)
{"id":61935255580,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru","handle":"egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Cult Grower that focuses on later-ripening, long ageing \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rare wines from the Grand Cru of Ambonnay, powerful and deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A multi-Vintage wine similar to Krug Grande Cuvee \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense exotic nose with deep red fruit and some spice. There are baked notes of strawberry (indicating well-ripened fruit) with cremé caramel and coconut. The palate comes right into focus with a juicy core of acidity surrounded by poached pear, spice, red apple and hazelnut. Deft use of oak, which presents a roundness in the wine and adds balance, spice and complexity. Vinous \u0026amp; powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (20%), 2011 (20%) \u0026amp; 2010 (10%)\u003c\/span\u003e; wild fermented; 50% vinified and aged in oak barrel; aged 52 months on lees; 3–4g\/L dosage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\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\u003eThis is a non-vintage cuvee with layers of complexity and oomph. It will enhance many number of dishes but one of our favourite pairings is veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms. Serve with a polenta mash and slices of lightly cooked zucchini. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T12:11:05+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T12:19:03+10:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Brut","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Grower","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: pear","Taste: red apple","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry"],"price":19995,"price_min":19995,"price_max":19995,"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":709394268188,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_BRUT_TRAD_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588811624557,"product_id":61935255580,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:15:10+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:49:31+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728971","variant_ids":[709394268188]},"available":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":19995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":817285628013,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057113"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728971"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587728971","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne","id":817285628013,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057113"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057113","width":540}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Cult Grower that focuses on later-ripening, long ageing \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rare wines from the Grand Cru of Ambonnay, powerful and deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A multi-Vintage wine similar to Krug Grande Cuvee \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense exotic nose with deep red fruit and some spice. There are baked notes of strawberry (indicating well-ripened fruit) with cremé caramel and coconut. The palate comes right into focus with a juicy core of acidity surrounded by poached pear, spice, red apple and hazelnut. Deft use of oak, which presents a roundness in the wine and adds balance, spice and complexity. Vinous \u0026amp; powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (20%), 2011 (20%) \u0026amp; 2010 (10%)\u003c\/span\u003e; wild fermented; 50% vinified and aged in oak barrel; aged 52 months on lees; 3–4g\/L dosage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\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\u003eThis is a non-vintage cuvee with layers of complexity and oomph. It will enhance many number of dishes but one of our favourite pairings is veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms. Serve with a polenta mash and slices of lightly cooked zucchini. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pierre Gimonnet
Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Cuis
Club Price $84.55 (?)
{"id":1497645121645,"title":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs","handle":"pierre-gimonnet-1er-cru-blanc-de-blancs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you enjoy super clean and fresh champagne without all the honey, toasty exotics then you may have found a truly brilliant example of no fuss champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s Cuis is the quintessential apéritif, and one of the most pristine champagnes for its price. Freshness and purity of lemon and crunchy nashi pear sing with primary vibrancy, pinpoint accuracy and Gimonnet precision. Bottle age has built seamless texture without yet contributing secondary complexity. The fine salt chalk minerality of the village is energised by crystalline acidity. It’s signature Cuis, classic Gimonnet and fantastic-value champagne.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Cuis Chardonnay; 70% 2013, 6% 2012, 9% 2011, 10% 2010, 5% 2009; reserve wines are the previous year’s blend, stored in magnums; full malolactic fermentation; aged on lees 24–30 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 146,700 bottles; DIAM closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteamed and or grilled seafood, with herbs and fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-12-10T10:22:34+11:00","created_at":"2018-12-10T10:43:30+11:00","vendor":"Pierre Gimonnet","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","Brut","Grower","Region: Cuis","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8995,"price_min":8995,"price_max":8995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13924840505453,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_GIMONNET_1ER_CRU","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3490920000117"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-blanc-de-blancs.jpg?v=1583894013"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-blanc-de-blancs.jpg?v=1583894013","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6596989845613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-blanc-de-blancs.jpg?v=1583894002"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-blanc-de-blancs.jpg?v=1583894002","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you enjoy super clean and fresh champagne without all the honey, toasty exotics then you may have found a truly brilliant example of no fuss champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s Cuis is the quintessential apéritif, and one of the most pristine champagnes for its price. Freshness and purity of lemon and crunchy nashi pear sing with primary vibrancy, pinpoint accuracy and Gimonnet precision. Bottle age has built seamless texture without yet contributing secondary complexity. The fine salt chalk minerality of the village is energised by crystalline acidity. It’s signature Cuis, classic Gimonnet and fantastic-value champagne.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Cuis Chardonnay; 70% 2013, 6% 2012, 9% 2011, 10% 2010, 5% 2009; reserve wines are the previous year’s blend, stored in magnums; full malolactic fermentation; aged on lees 24–30 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 146,700 bottles; DIAM closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteamed and or grilled seafood, with herbs and fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $141.55 (?)
{"id":4384472662125,"title":"De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru","handle":"de-sousa-cuvee-des-caudalies-grand-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Four Grand Cru Villages - Cramant, Les Mesnil, Avize \u0026amp; Oger make this\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rich, intense and highly mineral blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Goes great with Lobster \u0026amp; butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100 per cent Chardonnay from 50-year-old Avize (Grand Cru) vineyards that have been managed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is vinified entirely in oak barrels and then aged and assembled via a \"solera method\"; with the final blend now incorporating nine vintages - only the finest vintages are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual term \"Caudalie\" is the name given to de Sousa's top cuvees. The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-12-02T20:40:47+11:00","created_at":"2019-11-22T13:32:39+11:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Perpetual Solera","Region: Avize","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Saline","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Solera","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":14995,"price_min":14995,"price_max":14995,"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":31363639181421,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_CAUDALIES","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":13597447880813,"product_id":4384472662125,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-11-22T13:54:50+11:00","updated_at":"2020-06-03T17:33:30+10:00","alt":null,"width":695,"height":1184,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610","variant_ids":[31363639181421]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":29,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3016000290010","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":5767807041645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.587,"height":1184,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":5767807041645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.587,"height":1184,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610"},"aspect_ratio":0.587,"height":1184,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169610","width":695}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Four Grand Cru Villages - Cramant, Les Mesnil, Avize \u0026amp; Oger make this\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rich, intense and highly mineral blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Goes great with Lobster \u0026amp; butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100 per cent Chardonnay from 50-year-old Avize (Grand Cru) vineyards that have been managed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is vinified entirely in oak barrels and then aged and assembled via a \"solera method\"; with the final blend now incorporating nine vintages - only the finest vintages are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual term \"Caudalie\" is the name given to de Sousa's top cuvees. The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $158.65 (?)
{"id":526026604572,"title":"Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru","handle":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a herbal mushroom risotto with lemon rind, olive oil and salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is a fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and enjoyable food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Egly\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \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 (pronounced\u003cem\u003e 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\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-20T17:58:02+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-20T17:07:01+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc","Blanc de Meunier","Blanc de Noirs","Club wines","Grower","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: Yellow Fruit"],"price":16795,"price_min":16795,"price_max":16795,"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":6661779357724,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_VRIGNY_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14681866698861,"product_id":526026604572,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-24T21:40:59+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:41:07+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","width":695,"height":2459,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","variant_ids":[6661779357724]},"available":false,"name":"Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16795,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728459"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728459"},"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728459","width":695}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a herbal mushroom risotto with lemon rind, olive oil and salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is a fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and enjoyable food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Egly\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \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 (pronounced\u003cem\u003e 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\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $84.55 (?)
{"id":454581714972,"title":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Terre de Meunier","handle":"dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Specialist Marne Valley producer using organic treatments in his vineyards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A great introduction to grower champagne at a reasonable price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are seeing more exciting Meunier dominant wines coming out of champagne and the Dehours estate is carving out immaculate, expressive and mouth-filling examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fresher and lighter than the Grande Reserve in comparison with some yellow fruit, citrus peel, red apple and juicy acidity to keep the mouth alive. There is a small addition of reserve wine, it is aged in the cellar in barrel for about 20 months and in bottle for a further 18-30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter time on lees, leaves for a fresher, lighter style of wine and with the low addition of only 2 g\/l of sugar, this makes for a lifted and clean style. Succumb to the Charm of Meunier, what do you have to lose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on its feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-18T13:45:39+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-30T15:37:59+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Meunier","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus Peel","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8995,"price_min":8995,"price_max":8995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6032037675036,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_T_MEUN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586892927085,"product_id":454581714972,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:43:12+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T17:33:42+10:00","alt":"dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713622","variant_ids":[6032037675036]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Terre de Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne","id":814533476461,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713622"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587713622","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne","id":814533476461,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056636","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Specialist Marne Valley producer using organic treatments in his vineyards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A great introduction to grower champagne at a reasonable price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are seeing more exciting Meunier dominant wines coming out of champagne and the Dehours estate is carving out immaculate, expressive and mouth-filling examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is fresher and lighter than the Grande Reserve in comparison with some yellow fruit, citrus peel, red apple and juicy acidity to keep the mouth alive. There is a small addition of reserve wine, it is aged in the cellar in barrel for about 20 months and in bottle for a further 18-30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter time on lees, leaves for a fresher, lighter style of wine and with the low addition of only 2 g\/l of sugar, this makes for a lifted and clean style. Succumb to the Charm of Meunier, what do you have to lose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on its feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":9799222033,"title":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut","handle":"benoit-marguet-marguet-shaman-15-grand-cru-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- 100% Biodynamic producer with zero sulphur and little dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- All fruit is Grand Cru sourced from Ambonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Pair with a an earthy mushroom pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 66% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay all of which is sourced from grand cru vineyards. Pinot noir plays the lead here with wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and red delicious apple making first impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is light with a refined mousse giving way to some earthy and nutty tones as it warms up in the mouth. This is a winemaker to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulphur Free, 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","published_at":"2020-04-23T10:27:04+10:00","created_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","Kyri's Collection","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: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"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":36722670865,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_SHAMAN_15","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14665410248813,"product_id":9799222033,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-23T10:40:47+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T10:41:14+10:00","alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474","variant_ids":[36722670865]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6836042825837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6836042825837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447","width":1000}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- 100% Biodynamic producer with zero sulphur and little dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- All fruit is Grand Cru sourced from Ambonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Pair with a an earthy mushroom pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 66% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay all of which is sourced from grand cru vineyards. Pinot noir plays the lead here with wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and red delicious apple making first impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is light with a refined mousse giving way to some earthy and nutty tones as it warms up in the mouth. This is a winemaker to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulphur Free, 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"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru XV
Rosé
Bouzy
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":4554852237421,"title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru XV","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-terres-roses-bouzy-grand-cru-xv","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pristine 'extra brut' grower champagne listed in the world's best restaurants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Organic production in its approach with minimal intervention and maximum expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with \u003c\/span\u003escampi and lobster and warm sunny afternoon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The partridge-eye coloured Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé Les Terres Roses 'XV' uses a base wine from 2015 assemblage of 64% chardonnay and 36% pinot noir, of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich 7% is added as red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged: February 2019 Dosage: 3.5g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et has a long and fruit-driven finish. This is simply great and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-structured rosé! You are gonna have to buy it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much precision and pure fruit here!\" - \u003c\/span\u003eStephan Reinhardt - \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With a bouncy, lively bead and bright acidity, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-knit and accessible, offering flavors of black raspberry, kirsch, biscuit and fresh ginger. Delivers a clean, minerally finish.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlison Napjus - \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-02T17:41:42+11:00","created_at":"2020-04-02T17:41:42+11:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Rosé","tags":["Extra Brut","Grower","Region: Bouzy","Rose","Sustainable","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Black Raspberyy","Taste: Bright Acids","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Kirsch","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"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":32168708964461,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_ROSE_XV","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14536211726445,"product_id":4554852237421,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-02T18:42:56+11:00","updated_at":"2020-04-02T18:43:09+11:00","alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne","width":800,"height":1421,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813389","variant_ids":[32168708964461]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru XV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne","id":6706761597037,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":1421,"width":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813376"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813389","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-back-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813380"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813389","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne","id":6706761597037,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":1421,"width":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813376"},"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":1421,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813376","width":800},{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-back-emperor-champagne.","id":6706752127085,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":1244,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-back-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813238"},"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":1244,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Terres-Roses-XV-Bouzy-Grand-Cru-back-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1585813238","width":700}],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pristine 'extra brut' grower champagne listed in the world's best restaurants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Organic production in its approach with minimal intervention and maximum expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with \u003c\/span\u003escampi and lobster and warm sunny afternoon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The partridge-eye coloured Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé Les Terres Roses 'XV' uses a base wine from 2015 assemblage of 64% chardonnay and 36% pinot noir, of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich 7% is added as red wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisgorged: February 2019 Dosage: 3.5g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et has a long and fruit-driven finish. This is simply great and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-structured rosé! You are gonna have to buy it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much precision and pure fruit here!\" - \u003c\/span\u003eStephan Reinhardt - \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With a bouncy, lively bead and bright acidity, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-knit and accessible, offering flavors of black raspberry, kirsch, biscuit and fresh ginger. Delivers a clean, minerally finish.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlison Napjus - \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation winemakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile
Blanc de Blancs
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
Club Price $166.25 (?)
{"id":751460253805,"title":"Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile","handle":"vouette-et-sorbee-blanc-de-argile","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and biodynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect intensity, m\u003c\/span\u003einerality with a nougat-like texture. Nutty in complexity combined with the warmth of stony yellow fruit and a long finish. If you love Grand Cru Chablis and champagne, this is the lovechild of these two wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Argile is sourced\u003c\/span\u003e from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrand’s other lieux-dits. \u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 2000, with massale cuttings from Anselme Selosse and from Dauvissat's Valmur grand cru vineyard, this portion of the vineyard is now the origin of what Antonio Galloni calls \"one of the most beautiful and distinctive wines in Champagne.\" The vines here yield only 15-20 hl\/ha each year - one of the keys to the quality and intensity on offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-02T15:31:50+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-02T15:03:18+10:00","vendor":"Vouette et Sorbee","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Edited For You","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Organic","Region: Buxieres-Sur-Arce","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Nut","Taste: Wild Fermented","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Vouette et Sorbee"],"price":17500,"price_min":17500,"price_max":17500,"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":8638578786413,"title":"Single only","option1":"Single only","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VOUET_BLANC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2583253909613,"product_id":751460253805,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-02T15:29:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-02T15:29:46+10:00","alt":null,"width":400,"height":575,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986","variant_ids":[8638578786413]},"available":true,"name":"Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile - Single only","public_title":"Single only","options":["Single only"],"price":17500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":809867051117,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.696,"height":575,"width":400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1569055760"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":809867051117,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.696,"height":575,"width":400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1569055760"},"aspect_ratio":0.696,"height":575,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1569055760","width":400}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and biodynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect intensity, m\u003c\/span\u003einerality with a nougat-like texture. Nutty in complexity combined with the warmth of stony yellow fruit and a long finish. If you love Grand Cru Chablis and champagne, this is the lovechild of these two wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Argile is sourced\u003c\/span\u003e from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrand’s other lieux-dits. \u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 2000, with massale cuttings from Anselme Selosse and from Dauvissat's Valmur grand cru vineyard, this portion of the vineyard is now the origin of what Antonio Galloni calls \"one of the most beautiful and distinctive wines in Champagne.\" The vines here yield only 15-20 hl\/ha each year - one of the keys to the quality and intensity on offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Ratafia de Champagne
Ratafia
Ambonnay
Club Price $108.30 (?)
{"id":1474559836269,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Ratafia de Champagne","handle":"egly-ouriet-ratafia-de-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with salted caramel and good quality chocolate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia de Champagne is an apéritif, made with the juice of freshly-picked Champagne grapes. The juice is fortified immediately after pressing (to prevent fermentation commencing) with a grape spirit distilled from Champagne. It belongs to the same family as Cognac's Pineau des Charentes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all the wines produced by this great grower, this is not your average example of Ratafia. Apart from the renown of the vineyard work, Egly uses only 100% Grand Cru estate Pinot Noir fruit to make this! The fruit is also sorted and pressed gently and the finest of grape spirit is then immediately added. When you consider that most Ratafia comes from a Champagne producer's weakest fruit, you can begin to understand that we are not talking about a standard example of Ratafia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we have come to expect, this perfectionist grower refuses to aim for anything less than greatness and that is what we get here. It comes from a particular harvest, in this case 2011, and after two years mellowing in barrel, it is a stunningly pure and intense expression of this rare style that can be drunk on its own, over ice, with soda or used to make a wonderful Kir. It also stays fresh in the fridge for months. Bottled in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\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\u003eExcellent quality chocolate, the ones with gooey ganache, praline and coffee. If you're not into chocolate (you maniac) then try a cheeseboard filled with soft brie, aged gouda and perhaps a little blue?\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T12:11:05+10:00","created_at":"2018-10-08T18:30:55+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Ratafia","tags":["Biodynamic","Grower","Ratafia","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Almond","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Dried Fig","Taste: Fruit Cake","Taste: Spice"],"price":11495,"price_min":11495,"price_max":11495,"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":13653656535149,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_RATAFIA","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4236646416493,"product_id":1474559836269,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-04T10:05:48+11:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:48:56+10:00","alt":"Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1587728936","variant_ids":[13653656535149]},"available":false,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Ratafia de Champagne - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.","id":1256527102061,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1569141384"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1587728936"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1587728936","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.","id":1256527102061,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1569141384"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Ratafia-De-Champagne-Egly-Ouriet.jpg?v=1569141384","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with salted caramel and good quality chocolate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia de Champagne is an apéritif, made with the juice of freshly-picked Champagne grapes. The juice is fortified immediately after pressing (to prevent fermentation commencing) with a grape spirit distilled from Champagne. It belongs to the same family as Cognac's Pineau des Charentes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all the wines produced by this great grower, this is not your average example of Ratafia. Apart from the renown of the vineyard work, Egly uses only 100% Grand Cru estate Pinot Noir fruit to make this! The fruit is also sorted and pressed gently and the finest of grape spirit is then immediately added. When you consider that most Ratafia comes from a Champagne producer's weakest fruit, you can begin to understand that we are not talking about a standard example of Ratafia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we have come to expect, this perfectionist grower refuses to aim for anything less than greatness and that is what we get here. It comes from a particular harvest, in this case 2011, and after two years mellowing in barrel, it is a stunningly pure and intense expression of this rare style that can be drunk on its own, over ice, with soda or used to make a wonderful Kir. It also stays fresh in the fridge for months. Bottled in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 70\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\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\u003eExcellent quality chocolate, the ones with gooey ganache, praline and coffee. If you're not into chocolate (you maniac) then try a cheeseboard filled with soft brie, aged gouda and perhaps a little blue?\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Les Vignes de la Vallée
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port