Biodynamic Champagne
The wines listed here are made using an alternative way of farming which is based on the teachings of the Austrian Philosopher (amongst other things) who focussed on stimulating the vitality of plants by applying up to 9 different preparations which are mapped out according to the lunar Cycles. In order to be certified biodynamic, the producer must apply at least one preparation 500 or 500p and one preparation 501.
Terroir Champagne - Caroline Henry
Andre Heucq
Andre Heucq Heritage Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Benoît Déhu
Benoît Déhu 'Les Rue des Noyers' Blanc de Noirs '15
Blanc de Noirs
2015
Club Price $147.25 (?)
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When vinified alone, Meunier often yields wines with overt richness. This however, has plenty of depth, but it is also remarkably translucent. A whole range of spice and savory notes add striking aromatic nuance to the expansive red-toned fruit. This is not an obvious wine, but it is mesmerizing and captivating in every way. It was vinified in oak for 11 months with zero dosage\". Disgorged: April 9, 2019. - Antonio Galloni\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll coming from a 1.70 hectare parcel of Pinot Meunier located in Fossoy on the western edge of the Vallee de la Marne. Soil is based on limestone. Organically farmed Pinot Meunier, 1.7 hectares farmed biodynamically. A quarter of the property is worked with a horse named Violette. All inified in oak barrels, many of which are made from trees from the forest of Fossoy. No malo, unfined and unfiltered. Aged in oak barrels. 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Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It shows the ripeness and depth characteristic of Lahaye’s wines. It allies vinosity with finesse, anchored by a strong sense of chalk and driven by an energetic backbone of acidity. Put this away in the cellar for a few more months, or else give it plenty of air if you’re going to open it now. \" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Rosé Grand Cru Brut Zero '12
Rosé
2012
Ambonnay
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T10:27:04+10:00","created_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","Kyri's Collection","malo-lactic fermenation","Organic","Region: Ambonnay","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red delicious","Taste: Sulphur Free","Taste: Technical","Taste: Vegan","Taste: Vegetarian Friendly","Taste: wild raspberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Taste: Wild Yeasts","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":36722670865,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_SHAMAN_15","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14665410248813,"product_id":9799222033,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-23T10:40:47+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T10:41:14+10:00","alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474","variant_ids":[36722670865]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6836042825837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602474","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6836042825837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"width":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-shaman-14-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_5adf7637-d8ba-4097-8bca-9797debccc66.jpg?v=1587602447","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- 100% Biodynamic producer with zero sulphur and little dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- All fruit is Grand Cru sourced from Ambonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Pair with a an earthy mushroom pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 66% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay all of which is sourced from grand cru vineyards. 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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","created_at":"2018-12-10T09:44:20+11:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Rosé","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","malo-lactic fermenation","Organic","Region: Ambonnay","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red delicious","Taste: Sulphur Free","Taste: Technical","Taste: Vegan","Taste: Vegetarian Friendly","Taste: wild raspberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Taste: Wild Yeasts","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13924812095597,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_SHAMAN_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14665661186157,"product_id":1497634963565,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-23T11:25:56+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-23T11:26:41+10:00","alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","width":467,"height":587,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","variant_ids":[13924812095597]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne","id":6836293828717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"width":467,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201"},"aspect_ratio":0.796,"height":587,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-champagne-extra-brut-shaman-rose-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587605201","width":467}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 100% Biodynamically produced with zero sulphur and zero dosage (sugar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dry styled Rosé with plenty of fruit and body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with \u003c\/span\u003espice-rubbed (Pork, Chicken) or smoked Salmon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Made two-thirds from grand cru Chardonnay, it owes its pretty mid-rose pink to grand cru Pinot Noir. Marguet's main holdings are in Bouzy and Ambonnay. This is a full-bodied 12% wine chock full of flavour in the middle with a hint of rose petals but definitely assertive rather than pretty. I gave it a massive 17.5 out of 20 and was amazed how delicious it still was even two weeks after the bottle had been opened.\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe tend to agree with Ms. Robinson, the wine speaks for itself and you cannot help but be enamoured with the pure ease of flavour and persistence after a few sips. 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Chevreux-Bournazel
Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml
Ratafia
Club Price $65.55 (?)
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One of our favourite products from the region is Ratafia – expensive for the category due to where it comes from but fabulously decadent in flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the smallest the vineyard in the region, but such a wonderful producer. This minuscule single plot of meunier is situated on a challenging 45 degree slope with a fortunate south facing aspect. The owners Julien and Stephanie produce a tiny 4 barrels of delightful biodynamic, 100% pinot meunier wine as well as a few bottles of Ratafia. We are incredibly privileged to have a small allocation of this rare stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Ratafia is made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia is made using the grape juice of the third or fourth press of the grapes that would be other wise considered waste. Most champagne houses only use the first press – the cuvee – of the grape juice and are forbidden from using the third press, known as Rebeche, and beyond. This grape juice is then blended with a spirit to raise the alcohol level to about 18 degrees then aged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia has no fizz unlike champagne and is rich and loaded with sweetness and spice. The Ratafia from Chevreux-Bournazel is made in minuscule quantities and that is not surprising given that the entire estate is only 0.4 hectares! Expect candied cherry fruit, honey, nuts and mouth-filling deliciousness. Serve with a rich dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-18T17:05:22+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-18T17:13:02+11:00","vendor":"Chevreux-Bournazel","type":"Ratafia","tags":["Biodynamic","Chevreux Bournazel","Grower","Organic","Ratafia","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Dried Fruit","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Honey","Taste: Mouth filling","Taste: Nuts","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Rich","Taste: Sweet"],"price":6995,"price_min":6995,"price_max":6995,"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":3707532148764,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_BOURN_RTFIA","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588309553261,"product_id":252419571740,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:36:42+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:36:58+10:00","alt":"Chevreux Bournazel Ratafia Wine","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818","variant_ids":[3707532148764]},"available":true,"name":"Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":6995,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Chevreux Bournazel Ratafia Wine","id":816560930925,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1569056991"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Chevreux Bournazel Ratafia Wine","id":816560930925,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1569056991"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1569056991","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Tiny production of just 1,000 bottles of Biodynamic champagne per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- True Artisanal champagne made by a husband and wife duo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eBanoffee pie is the ultimate pairing with this Ratafia. 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De Sousa
De Sousa 'Avec Le Temps' Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $90.25 (?)
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This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-18T15:07:00+10:00","created_at":"2021-05-18T14:08:45+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Avize","Biodynamic","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Exclusive","Grand Cru","Grower","Kyri's Selection","Les Mesnil Sur Oger","Oger","Organic","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Almond","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Blanc de blancs","Taste: Chalk","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Curd","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Ripe Citrus","Year: NV"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39366168707181,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":28106046865517,"product_id":6576487333997,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-05-18T15:04:18+10:00","updated_at":"2021-05-18T15:04:18+10:00","alt":null,"width":288,"height":650,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258","variant_ids":[39366168707181]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa 'Avec Le Temps' Blanc de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":169,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":20373412872301,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.443,"height":650,"width":288,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20373412872301,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.443,"height":650,"width":288,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258"},"aspect_ratio":0.443,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/de-sousa-avec-le-temps-extra-brut-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1621314258","width":288}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fourth generation champagne producer based in Avize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 100% Grand cru fruit from Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil and Cramant \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Any fresh seafood to highlight the mineral dimension in this wine and it's citrus-driven texture. 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Disgorged: 29 \/ 10 \/ 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. 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De Sousa
De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay & Avize)
Extra Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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Most producers keep every parcel separate and here we see Erick De Sousa, showing his character and fermenting both chardonnay and pinot noir (50:50) to create something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also ferments the wine in a mixture of stainless steel and oak. The only other producer we know that does this is Geoffroy with his 'Blanc de Rose' (also on Emperor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is ripe, spicy and powerful yet mineral and fresh with many layers waiting to reveal a vinous and yellow fruit driven appeal that we cannot get enough of. This is most certainly a wine before it is a champagne and so give it time in the glass. The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/05\/16 \u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2019 \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. 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This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 base vintage. 50% Avize chardonnay, 25% Aÿ pinot, 25% Ambonnay pinot, all co-fermented, half in barrels, half in tanks; average vine age 25–30 years; 20% reserves; 5g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 vintage review - 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to create a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt once crunchy and succulent, it’s led by the red apple fruit of pinot noir and the grapefruit tang of chardonnay, with biscuity character and creamy texture contributed by lees age. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and 2014 lacks the purity and poise of 2012 and 2013, instead concluding with some coffee bean and dusty dryness, reflecting its lesser season. 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We love Mexican and think that this could handle a Chicken Mole Poblano with Green Coriander rice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to have this wine in our midst. What does it mean to co-ferment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't champagne producers do that anyway? Well, the answer is no. Most producers keep every parcel separate and here we see Erick De Sousa, showing his character and fermenting both chardonnay and pinot noir (50:50) to create something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also ferments the wine in a mixture of stainless steel and oak. The only other producer we know that does this is Geoffroy with his 'Blanc de Rose' (also on Emperor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is ripe, spicy and powerful yet mineral and fresh with many layers waiting to reveal a vinous and yellow fruit driven appeal that we cannot get enough of. This is most certainly a wine before it is a champagne and so give it time in the glass. The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/05\/16 \u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2019 \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards organically farmed and are ploughed traditionally by horse. Some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. Full malolactic fermentation is used, with extended lees ageing and ageing of reserve wines in barrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 base vintage. 50% Avize chardonnay, 25% Aÿ pinot, 25% Ambonnay pinot, all co-fermented, half in barrels, half in tanks; average vine age 25–30 years; 20% reserves; 5g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 vintage review - 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to create a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt once crunchy and succulent, it’s led by the red apple fruit of pinot noir and the grapefruit tang of chardonnay, with biscuity character and creamy texture contributed by lees age. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and 2014 lacks the purity and poise of 2012 and 2013, instead concluding with some coffee bean and dusty dryness, reflecting its lesser season. The salty minerality and harmonious acid balance of Avize triumph, lingering long on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. 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This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-12-02T20:40:47+11:00","created_at":"2019-11-22T13:32:39+11:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Perpetual Solera","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Saline","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Solera","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":14995,"price_min":14995,"price_max":14995,"available":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":31363639181421,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_CAUDALIES","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3016000290010","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024947687533,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Four Grand Cru Villages - Cramant, Les Mesnil, Avize \u0026amp; Oger make this\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rich, intense and highly mineral blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Goes great with Lobster \u0026amp; butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100 per cent Chardonnay from 50-year-old Avize (Grand Cru) vineyards that have been managed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is vinified entirely in oak barrels and then aged and assembled via a \"solera method\"; with the final blend now incorporating nine vintages - only the finest vintages are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual term \"Caudalie\" is the name given to de Sousa's top cuvees. The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru '08
Blanc de Blancs
2008
Avize
Club Price $427.50 (?)
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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. 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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"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $113.05 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs - 6 pack
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $622.25 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé - 6 pack
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $622.25 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition - 6 pack
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $503.50 (?)
{"id":4866140176493,"title":"De Sousa Tradition - 6 pack","handle":"de-sousa-tradition-6-pack","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote this is a 6 pack of the De Sousa Tradition. The club discount does not apply to this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-17T12:44:27+11:00","created_at":"2020-12-17T12:44:27+11:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":53000,"price_min":53000,"price_max":53000,"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":33212903751789,"title":"6 pack","option1":"6 pack","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"De Sousa Tradition - 6 pack - 6 pack","public_title":"6 pack","options":["6 pack"],"price":53000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169546","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169546"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169546","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8219253833837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169543"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169543","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":8219251966061,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169469"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169469","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote this is a 6 pack of the De Sousa Tradition. The club discount does not apply to this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $87.40 (?)
{"id":61902815260,"title":"De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv","handle":"de-sousa-brut-tradition-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRE-ORDER - ARRIVING W\/C 23 NOVEMBER, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-25T16:03:16+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:44:19+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9295,"price_min":9295,"price_max":9295,"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":708490657820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15853690224749,"product_id":61902815260,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","updated_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","variant_ids":[708490657820]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9295,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":216,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRE-ORDER - ARRIVING W\/C 23 NOVEMBER, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Premier Cru
Brut
NV
Trigny
Club Price $161.50 (?)
{"id":4894928306285,"title":"Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Premier Cru","handle":"egly-ouriet-les-premices-premier-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e- New release from the Egly-Ouriet next generation - Charles and Clemence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Lighter fresher style, would suit Japanese styled cuisine with citrus, sesame and yuzu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a heavyweight grower drops a new release in nearly twenty years? Gasps of excitement and wonderment? We were excited to hear about this new wine. Les Prémices is a plot coming from 3.5 hectares of vines in Trigny (northwest of Reims) in the Massif de Saint Thierry area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrigny is situated just to the west of Saint Thierry and Merfy, where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/chartogne-taillet\"\u003eAlexandre Chartogne\u003c\/a\u003e is based, and east of Montigny sur Vesle, where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/vendors?q=Suenen\"\u003eAurélien Suenen\u003c\/a\u003e grows the fruit for his stunning La Grande Vigne cuvee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egly vines span seven historic lieux-dits (or named sites) in the commune. Like the Domaine's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/products\/egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru\"\u003eVrigny vines\u003c\/a\u003e, these have come to the Domaine via Annick Egly's (Francis's wife) side of the family. The return of the two Egly children, Charles and Clémence, to the Domaine has given Francis Egly the ability to begin producing from these plots, and this is the inaugural release.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reflecting what is planted in the vineyards, Les Prémices is an equal blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier drawn from mature vines (on average, 40 years old) rooted in clay, sand and sandstone, over chalk bedrock - a soil typical of the Massif de St. Thierry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A new wine in the Egly range, the NV Brut Les Prémices is a Chardonnay\/Pinot Noir\/Meunier blend from Trigny, all 2016 vintage. Bright floral notes and the natural richness of Pinots come together nicely in this entry-level bottling. There is good energy, but naturally not quite the textural breadth of the top wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile this first release is drawn from a single vintage, next year's 2017 base will include 60% reserve wine. As always, the classic Egly manifesto applies here: old vines and low yields; hand-harvesting of fully ripe fruit; no inoculation; long lees aging; no fining or filtration and low dosage. One difference here is that the wine was fermented and aged exclusively in tank. The wine spent 36 months on lees and was disgorged with two grams per litre in July 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-02T10:09:45+11:00","created_at":"2021-02-02T09:49:44+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Brut","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Grower","Region: Trigny","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Floral","Taste: Florals","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: White Florals","Year: NV"],"price":17000,"price_min":17000,"price_max":17000,"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":33276891693165,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":16178682069101,"product_id":4894928306285,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-02-02T10:06:27+11:00","updated_at":"2021-02-02T10:06:50+11:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220810","variant_ids":[33276891693165]},"available":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet 'Les Premices' Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":17000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champagne","id":8350094327917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220787"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220810","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-back-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220825"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220810","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champagne","id":8350094327917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220787"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220787","width":540},{"alt":"egly-ouriet-les-premises-back-emperor-champagne","id":8350094360685,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-back-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220787"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-les-premises-back-emperor-champange.jpg?v=1612220787","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- New release from the Egly-Ouriet next generation - Charles and Clemence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Lighter fresher style, would suit Japanese styled cuisine with citrus, sesame and yuzu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a heavyweight grower drops a new release in nearly twenty years? Gasps of excitement and wonderment? We were excited to hear about this new wine. Les Prémices is a plot coming from 3.5 hectares of vines in Trigny (northwest of Reims) in the Massif de Saint Thierry area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrigny is situated just to the west of Saint Thierry and Merfy, where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/chartogne-taillet\"\u003eAlexandre Chartogne\u003c\/a\u003e is based, and east of Montigny sur Vesle, where \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/vendors?q=Suenen\"\u003eAurélien Suenen\u003c\/a\u003e grows the fruit for his stunning La Grande Vigne cuvee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egly vines span seven historic lieux-dits (or named sites) in the commune. Like the Domaine's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/products\/egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru\"\u003eVrigny vines\u003c\/a\u003e, these have come to the Domaine via Annick Egly's (Francis's wife) side of the family. The return of the two Egly children, Charles and Clémence, to the Domaine has given Francis Egly the ability to begin producing from these plots, and this is the inaugural release.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reflecting what is planted in the vineyards, Les Prémices is an equal blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier drawn from mature vines (on average, 40 years old) rooted in clay, sand and sandstone, over chalk bedrock - a soil typical of the Massif de St. Thierry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A new wine in the Egly range, the NV Brut Les Prémices is a Chardonnay\/Pinot Noir\/Meunier blend from Trigny, all 2016 vintage. Bright floral notes and the natural richness of Pinots come together nicely in this entry-level bottling. There is good energy, but naturally not quite the textural breadth of the top wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile this first release is drawn from a single vintage, next year's 2017 base will include 60% reserve wine. As always, the classic Egly manifesto applies here: old vines and low yields; hand-harvesting of fully ripe fruit; no inoculation; long lees aging; no fining or filtration and low dosage. One difference here is that the wine was fermented and aged exclusively in tank. The wine spent 36 months on lees and was disgorged with two grams per litre in July 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $158.65 (?)
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Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. 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They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and enjoyable food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Egly\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Millesime '09
Prestige
2009
Ambonnay
Club Price $328.70 (?)
{"id":540963438620,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Millesime '09","handle":"egly-ouriet-brut-grand-cru-millesime-2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an entree of Foie Gras Patê-style followed by Grilled Lobster tails with butter and herb sauce. No need to be shy, the wine certainly isn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Egly's 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a 100% Ambonnay blend of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%). Fermented in Burgundian barrels for eight months and disgorged in April 2018 with two grams of dosage, this cuvée offers a very fine, bright, pure, finessed and elegant bouquet with some toffee flavors. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the palate, this is a lovely round, rich, intense yet pure, refined and elegant, fresh and fruity 2009. It's not heavy or massive at all and isn't very challenging either. It delivers great drinking pleasure and lots of fruit and iodine flavors to your palate, and these do remain. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a great and really delicious 2009 vintage Champagne that drinks beautifully today and will continue to do so for at least the next 10 to 15 years.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate #238, September 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Ambonnay, aged completely in barrel, no malo and virtually no dosage. It is a seductive, layered, yet powerful expression of Ambonnay and, with the \u003cem\u003eBlanc de Noirs\u003c\/em\u003e, represents one of the very finest wines of the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru area. The 2009 is a blinder that is not to be missed. Disg. July 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet \u003cem\u003e(pronounced Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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No need to be shy, the wine certainly isn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Egly's 2009 Brut Grand Cru Millésime is a 100% Ambonnay blend of Pinot Noir (70%) and Chardonnay (30%). Fermented in Burgundian barrels for eight months and disgorged in April 2018 with two grams of dosage, this cuvée offers a very fine, bright, pure, finessed and elegant bouquet with some toffee flavors. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the palate, this is a lovely round, rich, intense yet pure, refined and elegant, fresh and fruity 2009. It's not heavy or massive at all and isn't very challenging either. It delivers great drinking pleasure and lots of fruit and iodine flavors to your palate, and these do remain. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a great and really delicious 2009 vintage Champagne that drinks beautifully today and will continue to do so for at least the next 10 to 15 years.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e95 points, Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate #238, September 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines in Ambonnay, aged completely in barrel, no malo and virtually no dosage. It is a seductive, layered, yet powerful expression of Ambonnay and, with the \u003cem\u003eBlanc de Noirs\u003c\/em\u003e, represents one of the very finest wines of the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru area. The 2009 is a blinder that is not to be missed. Disg. July 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet \u003cem\u003e(pronounced Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps an entree of Foie Gras Patê-style followed by Grilled Lobster tails with butter and herb sauce. No need to be shy, the wine certainly isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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