August Collection
Price
Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $77.90 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic apéritif style champagne. Goes well with salmon blinis, lemon juice, creme fraiche and some fine herbs to highlight that minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-03T11:20:31+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-30T12:21:58+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Negociant-Manipulant","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","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":4493804699676,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753633579117,"product_id":342425206812,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:29:43+10:00","updated_at":"2020-08-27T17:02:52+10:00","alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1598511772","variant_ids":[4493804699676]},"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8295,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":17,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3113941213105","featured_media":{"alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","id":1089126793325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109509"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1598511772","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-brut-lifestyle.jpg?v=1598511772","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-image-Billecart-Salmon-bottles_62973060-e8d8-4cc7-800c-3fde3d084151.jpg?v=1598511794","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Brut_664b4e91-8723-4aba-88db-7b8e14696267.jpg?v=1598511797"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1598511772","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","id":1089126793325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109509"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109509","width":540},{"alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","id":7744541130861,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2048,"width":1365,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-brut-lifestyle.jpg?v=1598491489"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-brut-lifestyle.jpg?v=1598491489","width":1365},{"alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","id":7745371177069,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-image-Billecart-Salmon-bottles_62973060-e8d8-4cc7-800c-3fde3d084151.jpg?v=1598511786"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-image-Billecart-Salmon-bottles_62973060-e8d8-4cc7-800c-3fde3d084151.jpg?v=1598511786","width":1080},{"alt":"Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor","id":7745371209837,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Brut_664b4e91-8723-4aba-88db-7b8e14696267.jpg?v=1598511786"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Brut_664b4e91-8723-4aba-88db-7b8e14696267.jpg?v=1598511786","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier dominant champagne followed by Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic \u0026amp; well-respected champagne house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Great alternative to the mainstream brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are simply mad about this house, we love their attention to detail, pristine winery and warmth of the family and team members, they are a class act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Billecart’s enchanting Brut Réserve upholds its aspiration of lofty freshness and elegance, even in the presence of impressive levels of reserve wines, now generously more than 50% of the blend, and impressive lees age, now 32 months. This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne, Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the southern slopes of Épernay; 86% grand cru, with an aim to grow to 90%; vinified in stainless steel tanks; 50–60% reserves; full malolactic fermentation; aged 32 months on lees (with a goal to reach 40 months by 2022); 8g\/L dosage; dosage liqueur of 2008 chardonnay; DIAM; 1.5 million bottles (60% of production)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic apéritif style champagne. Goes well with salmon blinis, lemon juice, creme fraiche and some fine herbs to highlight that minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé Reserve
Rosé
NV
Reims
Club Price $141.55 (?)
{"id":61843472412,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé Reserve","handle":"charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-rose-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Super slick champagne house carving out extremely high quality champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A knockout NV Rosé that is ranked with the best in its class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with soft white cheese and fresh raspberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a tour de force in rosé wine making - it just makes perfect sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey only use a base wine that's at least 7-8 years old, in this case, they have used 80% of the 2012 vintage with the remainder being reserve wine with an average age of 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect, soft peach in colour, the nose is filled with notes of rhubarb and apricot kernel. The palate is delicate, understated and refined with an almost saline (salty) profile which underlies a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking an elegant style of rosé be confident in your choice here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss however I will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T10:36:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T10:38:30+10:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Base Vintage: 2008","Brut Rosé","Region: Reims","Rosé","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: Rhubarb","Taste: Salty","Taste: White Peach","Vintage Rosé","Year: NV"],"price":14900,"price_min":14900,"price_max":14900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":14500,"compare_at_price_min":14500,"compare_at_price_max":14500,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":706796781596,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14679028367469,"product_id":61843472412,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-24T16:42:08+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-03T17:04:12+10:00","alt":null,"width":479,"height":591,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852","variant_ids":[706796781596]},"available":true,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":14500,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3037900003739","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":6849670971501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.81,"height":591,"width":479,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1587710532"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6849670971501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.81,"height":591,"width":479,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852"},"aspect_ratio":0.81,"height":591,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor-gift-box.jpg?v=1591167852","width":479},{"alt":"Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor","id":1087845990509,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-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\/Charles-Heidsieck-Rose-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Super slick champagne house carving out extremely high quality champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A knockout NV Rosé that is ranked with the best in its class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with soft white cheese and fresh raspberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a tour de force in rosé wine making - it just makes perfect sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey only use a base wine that's at least 7-8 years old, in this case, they have used 80% of the 2012 vintage with the remainder being reserve wine with an average age of 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect, soft peach in colour, the nose is filled with notes of rhubarb and apricot kernel. The palate is delicate, understated and refined with an almost saline (salty) profile which underlies a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking an elegant style of rosé be confident in your choice here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss however I will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Grande Reserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $80.75 (?)
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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 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":8500,"price_min":8500,"price_max":8500,"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":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":false,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","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"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"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}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"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. 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Etienne Calsac
Etienne Calsac Rosé de Craie
Rosé
NV
Club Price $101.65 (?)
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He is also fortunate to have access to the monopole Clos des Maladries in Avize with extremely limited bottling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting to know, Etienne's wines are extremely popular in Paris and have been listed at several Michelin-starred restaurant as well as the Ritz Hotel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWe love the mineral interplay with fruit and acids with this wine. Try some Crayfish with a lobster bisque to make the wine pop. If you like red meat, seared pigeon with redcurrant sauce would tap into the light tannin and fruit profile. If you want our classic take try the lobster roll from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSupernormal - Fresh Lobster, Brioche buns, Kewpie mayo with some Sriracha spice and iceberg lettuce.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2017-08-03T01:45:47+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T11:00:17+10:00","vendor":"Etienne Calsac","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","chardonnay-dominant","Extra Brut","Grower","Premier Cru","Rosé","Sustainable","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Cherry Kernel","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vibrant","Year: NV"],"price":10795,"price_min":10795,"price_max":10795,"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":553988325404,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"E_CALSAC_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589041033325,"product_id":56526143516,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T23:15:50+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:16:21+10:00","alt":"Etienne Calsac Rosé de Craie Brut Rosé Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526181","variant_ids":[553988325404]},"available":true,"name":"Etienne Calsac Rosé de Craie - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10795,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Etienne Calsac Rosé de Craie Brut Rosé Champagne","id":817562321005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057161"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526181"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526181","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Etienne Calsac Rosé de Craie Brut Rosé Champagne","id":817562321005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057161"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/etienne-calsac-rose-de-craie-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057161","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Young talented grower using organic treatments in the vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Great expression of Côte des Blancs fruit, clean, mineral \u0026amp; fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a street style prawn or lobster roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is made from majority chardonnay (86%) and the remainder pinot noir from the Premier Cru village - Bisseuil. The name 'Rosé de Craie' translates to rosé of chalk indicating a style to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is delicate, aromatic with a slight herbal note surrounded by some cherry kernel. Full malolactic fermentation on this wine lends to a softer palate and well-balanced fruit-to-acid-and-tannin ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is definitely more towards savoury in style rather than fruit-driven. Regardless this is a wonderful example of modern rosé champagne.\" Kyri Christodoulou - Emperor Champagne Club Manager\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The bouquet leads with breadcrumb, cherry pip, red fruit and chalkiness. There is strength and precision in this wine and the palate is vibrant showcasing the velvet line of the bubbles. The finish is a combination of chalky-mineral definition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlex Rougeot - Director Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtienne Calsac, definitely a young gun of champagne making pure, expressive champagne. He took over the family estate in 2008 and has converted to fully Biodynamic farming. He makes very small quantities of this about 3,500 bottles worldwide and owns a total of 2.8-odd hectares. He is also fortunate to have access to the monopole Clos des Maladries in Avize with extremely limited bottling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting to know, Etienne's wines are extremely popular in Paris and have been listed at several Michelin-starred restaurant as well as the Ritz Hotel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWe love the mineral interplay with fruit and acids with this wine. Try some Crayfish with a lobster bisque to make the wine pop. If you like red meat, seared pigeon with redcurrant sauce would tap into the light tannin and fruit profile. If you want our classic take try the lobster roll from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSupernormal - Fresh Lobster, Brioche buns, Kewpie mayo with some Sriracha spice and iceberg lettuce.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e"}
Laurent-Perrier
Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Tours-Sur-Marne
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-03-06T17:24:56+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:44:50+10:00","vendor":"Laurent-Perrier","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Brut nature","Club wines","Extra Brut","mothersday","mum","Region: Tours-Sur-Marne","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Flint","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: white peach","Ultra brut","Under $100","Year: NV"],"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":739036299292,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_PERRIER_ULTRA_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588722331757,"product_id":63609995292,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:29+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:49+10:00","alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","variant_ids":[739036299292]},"available":true,"name":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3258438420003","featured_media":{"alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817184964717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817184964717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. 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Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/POsPoWoiWWY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of the chardonnay in this champagne is coming the Cote de Sezanne. This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Cote de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. 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The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/POsPoWoiWWY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of the chardonnay in this champagne is coming the Cote de Sezanne. This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Cote de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. 2005 MAGNUM 1.5L
Vintage
2005
Reims
Club Price $417.05 (?)
{"id":1477032411245,"title":"Palmer \u0026 Co. 2005 MAGNUM 1.5L","handle":"palmer-co-vintage-2005-magnum-1-5l","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to Magnum country. Palmer \u0026amp; Co. specialise in large format bottles and the Magnum hits the sweet spot in ageing, complexity and just the right amount of development in the cellar to keep you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, toast, hazelnut with lemon and tropical fruits. Well-poised on the palate which is both fruit-forward and generous with some underlying acidity to keep it fresh. We love the fine mousse and weightier mouthfeel. A true sign of a warmer vintage as opposed to the cooler, more classic ones. If you're into opulence and richer styles of champagne, you have arrived at the right place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeather: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2005 vintage was a warm weather year without complications. An early heatwave in June encouraged flowering, followed by moderate rainfall throughout summer and another heatwave in early September. The heat and rain developed berries rich in sugar and with high acidity levels, rendering 2005 an ideal year to blend a vintage - Nick Baker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir with a total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 years ageing on the lees. All the chardonnay fruit is sourced from the Grand Cru villages of Trepail and Villers-Marmery in the\u003c\/span\u003e Montagne de Reims as well some softer rounder chardonnay from Barbonne in the Côte de Sezanne. The pinot noir is sourced from Grand and Premier cru sites in the Montagne de Reims as well. \u003cspan\u003eDosage: 8 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now right through to 2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is definitely a food wine and can pair with a medley of dishes. Think roasted poultry, dried apricot, roasted almonds, pearl barley et al. We recommend decanting this, (perhaps half) and drink half from bottle and half from the decanter. 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The pinot noir is sourced from Grand and Premier cru sites in the Montagne de Reims as well. \u003cspan\u003eDosage: 8 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now right through to 2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is definitely a food wine and can pair with a medley of dishes. Think roasted poultry, dried apricot, roasted almonds, pearl barley et al. We recommend decanting this, (perhaps half) and drink half from bottle and half from the decanter. 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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Extra Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $90.25 (?)
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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. 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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"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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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"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $51.30 (?)
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If you really care, get them a Magnum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of Meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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It's easy, well-considered and provides freshness well beyond its peers. If you want to show someone you 'care', get them a bottle. If you really care, get them a Magnum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of Meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $70.30 (?)
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If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. 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Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. 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If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Coteaux blanc 'Les Vignes de Mizy' 2015
Coteaux Champenois (Still Wine)
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $99.75 (?)
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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. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $113.05 (?)
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The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy mind escapes to the sea, perhaps some squid ink pasta made a la marinara style to bring out all the mineral flavour. 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The palate is beautifully dry with a distinct bitterness that fades and gives way to savoury yellow fruit, a toasty quality that warm the tongue and mineral dimension that is clear and prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverything is balanced, fruit profile, freshness and length. Give me some food to pair with this! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 PM, 30 CH, 30 PN | A blend of wines from 2006-2015 | Vin de dosage is from the exclusive reserve of the Nicolas Francois Billecart, prestige cuvée | 0 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy mind escapes to the sea, perhaps some squid ink pasta made a la marinara style to bring out all the mineral flavour. 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De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
2008
Avize
Club Price $427.50 (?)
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We suggest decanting if you have one. A wide range of aromas which range from ripe yellow fruit like peach, apricot, quince with touches of honey and gingerbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose flows effortlessly on to the palate with ripe peach and some ginger spice. This is a powerhouse wine and one that will go down in the history books. Erick De Sousa, recommends a potential of ageing of 15 to 20 years in a dark cellar, away from noise, bottle laid flat. Drink 2023-2028\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. 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After more than 8 years of ageing, this needs time in your glass to unfurl and show you all the intricacies in the wine. We suggest decanting if you have one. A wide range of aromas which range from ripe yellow fruit like peach, apricot, quince with touches of honey and gingerbread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose flows effortlessly on to the palate with ripe peach and some ginger spice. This is a powerhouse wine and one that will go down in the history books. Erick De Sousa, recommends a potential of ageing of 15 to 20 years in a dark cellar, away from noise, bottle laid flat. Drink 2023-2028\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}