Pierre Gimonnet

{"id":519687897116,"title":"Dehours et Fils La Croix Joly 'Lieu-Dit'","handle":"dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have Old-vine Meunier planted on a gentle north-eastern slope in a region called Troissy. What do 'Old-vines' bring to the table? Well, for the uninitiated, the yield for one is a lot less than a younger vineyard but the fruit is more intense, more characterful as the vines roots are deep in the soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerome strikes again with another terroir-focussed champagne and made entirely from the warm and generous 2009 harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made entirely in Oak and from 100% meunier, this is in the richer spectrum of flavour with butter, toast, nutty complexity and earthy tones. The fruit shows autumn apple, stone fruit and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love pinot-dominant champagne (ie; Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Gosset and Henri Giraud) then you'll enjoy this style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieu-Dit translates as 'said-location' and in the instance of wine, it refers to a single-parcel of vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 so bold, powerful and richly texture, this would be at home with some Duck confit or in winter, some Cassoulet with beans and sausages.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-19T19:11:36+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-18T15:52:03+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Powerful","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rich","Taste: Smokey","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stone Fruit","Year: 2009"],"price":11500,"price_min":11500,"price_max":11500,"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":6604194512924,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_LACROIX_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586884178029,"product_id":519687897116,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:32:12+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:32:26+10:00","alt":"Dehours Et Fils La Croix Joly Lieu Dit 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946","variant_ids":[6604194512924]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours et Fils La Croix Joly 'Lieu-Dit' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Dehours Et Fils La Croix Joly Lieu Dit 2009 Champagne","id":814518501485,"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-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056633"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Dehours Et Fils La Croix Joly Lieu Dit 2009 Champagne","id":814518501485,"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-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056633"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056633","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have Old-vine Meunier planted on a gentle north-eastern slope in a region called Troissy. What do 'Old-vines' bring to the table? Well, for the uninitiated, the yield for one is a lot less than a younger vineyard but the fruit is more intense, more characterful as the vines roots are deep in the soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerome strikes again with another terroir-focussed champagne and made entirely from the warm and generous 2009 harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made entirely in Oak and from 100% meunier, this is in the richer spectrum of flavour with butter, toast, nutty complexity and earthy tones. The fruit shows autumn apple, stone fruit and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love pinot-dominant champagne (ie; Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Gosset and Henri Giraud) then you'll enjoy this style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieu-Dit translates as 'said-location' and in the instance of wine, it refers to a single-parcel of vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 so bold, powerful and richly texture, this would be at home with some Duck confit or in winter, some Cassoulet with beans and sausages.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Wild and fascinating.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jerome Dehours | Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOld vines of Meunier, planted in 1979, on a North facing, gentle slope. Clay soil which has leeched out most of its limestone… Low Yields and fermented and aged in barrels. Clarified by natural settling, without filtration or fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBottled: 16 June 2009. (2031 bottles). The bottling date and Disgorgement dates are printed on our back labels. Dosage: 0 g\/l.\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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written that famous Chef Arnaud Lallement from L'Assiette Champenois in Reims made a truffled cheese toasted sandwich specifically for this wine in partnership with Jerome which we think is a stroke gastronomic genius. If truffle isn't for you then game would tie in nicely with its power and weight, particularly seared venison with beetroot and silverbeet puree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-03-01T17:48:45+11:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T20:38:07+10:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut","tags":["Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Iodine","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Salty"],"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":12520340586605,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_GENEVRAUX","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3749824397421,"product_id":1375775719533,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-25T20:40:17+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-25T20:40:17+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532515217","variant_ids":[12520340586605]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Lieu-dit 'Les Genevraux' '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1087849791597,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109272"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532515217"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532515217","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1087849791597,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109272"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Les-Genevraux-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109272","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The world\" offers us a very nice tasting note in its release of December 13, 2017, for our parcel wine Les Genevraux 2008 \"A champagne salt Guérande! In any case, it is the sensation that offers this extra brut Salty, mineral, iodized, it really has a marine character brightened by aromas of lemon pulp. This is the ocean that makes champagne! This exudes power, length and surf. Wild and fascinating.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jerome Dehours | Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOld vines of Meunier, planted in 1979, on a North facing, gentle slope. Clay soil which has leeched out most of its limestone… Low Yields and fermented and aged in barrels. Clarified by natural settling, without filtration or fining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBottled: 16 June 2009. (2031 bottles). The bottling date and Disgorgement dates are printed on our back labels. 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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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written that famous Chef Arnaud Lallement from L'Assiette Champenois in Reims made a truffled cheese toasted sandwich specifically for this wine in partnership with Jerome which we think is a stroke gastronomic genius. If truffle isn't for you then game would tie in nicely with its power and weight, particularly seared venison with beetroot and silverbeet puree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":4440063082605,"title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '13","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-13","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Boutique grower based in the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly mineral, chalky style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with ceviche, oysters and sushi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouzy is famed for its pinot noir so it comes as a surprise to find a 100% chardonnay from the Paillard's plot - Les Mottelettes which is about 1.5 hectares. With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. 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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\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. 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With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's known as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \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\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written that famous Chef Arnaud Lallement from L'Assiette Champenois in Reims made a truffled cheese toasted sandwich specifically for this wine in partnership with Jerome which we think is a stroke gastronomic genius. 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Good blanc de noirs shouldn't be fat, heavy and clumsy like a drunken tourist on a hot night. Rather, it should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike a local sipping a negroni and keeping cool - suave and sophisticated - with smoke, leather and dark red fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerome Dehours makes this 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard called 'Maisoncelle' which was originally planted in 1973. It is a terroir-focussed champagne and made entirely from the warm and generous 2009 harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is nothing short of a powerful and decadent champagne with tense mineral undertones yet with reviving acidity and clear expression of its home. If you love pinot-dominant champagne (ie; Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Gosset and Henri Giraud) then you'll love this. Be warned, it takes no prisoners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieu-Dit translates as 'said-location' and in the instance of wine, it refers to a single-parcel of vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written that famous Chef Arnaud Lallement from L'Assiette Champenois in Reims made a truffled cheese toasted sandwich specifically for this wine in partnership with Jerome which we think is a stroke gastronomic genius. If truffle isn't for you then game would tie in nicely with its power and weight, particularly seared venison with beetroot and silverbeet puree. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

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The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite it's 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\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 \u003c\/p\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":"2018-07-25T20:34:50+10:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Size: Magnum","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","Year: NV"],"price":17900,"price_min":17900,"price_max":17900,"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":12520332165229,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_GRAND_RES_MAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3749816041581,"product_id":1375775293549,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-25T20:35:03+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-25T20:35:03+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514903","variant_ids":[12520332165229]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve Magnum 1.5L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":17900,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1087846809709,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514903"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514903","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1087846809709,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dehours-Grande-Reserve-Magnum-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 it's 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\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 \u003c\/p\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"}

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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\u003eMost of the foodies out there have heard of Iberico Ham from Spain. The pigs are fed a diet of acorns to develop rich, oily, nutty flavours in the meat. Jerome suggests one better than that which is Jabogo Ham and is arguably the most expensive Ham in the world. Other likely food friends are Foie Gras (in a Patê form that has been seasoned with some port or black pepper), Russian Oscietra Caviar, Mature Comte Cheese and perhaps a truffled pasta dish. 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Like the Grande Reserve, this has 22% reserve wine from a Solera started by Jerome in 1998 and has aged for 4 years on lees. This has great minerality as do all the wines from this producer but in comparison to the Grande reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the aroma and palate exhibit notes of warm butter on fresh toast with the addition of young almonds, honeycomb and fresh fig.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eMost of the foodies out there have heard of Iberico Ham from Spain. The pigs are fed a diet of acorns to develop rich, oily, nutty flavours in the meat. Jerome suggests one better than that which is Jabogo Ham and is arguably the most expensive Ham in the world. Other likely food friends are Foie Gras (in a Patê form that has been seasoned with some port or black pepper), Russian Oscietra Caviar, Mature Comte Cheese and perhaps a truffled pasta dish. Take your pick and treat yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":541029826588,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. \"Les Crayeres\" Lieu-dit","handle":"egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"From a single lieu-dit, ‘Les Crayères’, planted in shallow soils in 1946, this warm amphitheatre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh up the Ambonnay slope epitomises the golden sunlight, glowing warmth and magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral expression of Egly-Ouriet. Hedonistic aromas of black cherries, plum pie and violets erupt in grand cru red Burgundy proportions, backed with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 24-48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\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.\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\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. 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Hedonistic aromas of black cherries, plum pie and violets erupt in grand cru red Burgundy proportions, backed with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When ordering this wine, please allow 24-48 hours to arrange shipment from our supplier. Thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\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.\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\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e"}