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
Benoît Déhu
Benoît Déhu 'Les Rue des Noyers' Blanc de Noirs '15
Blanc de Noirs
2015
Club Price $156.75 (?)
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Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $137.75 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 17 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Chevreux-Bournazel
Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml
Ratafia
Club Price $65.55 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa 'Avec Le Temps' Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $94.05 (?)
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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. 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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 Blanc de Blancs Champagne | 6 Pack Price $91
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $518.70 (?)
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As with all De Sousa wines, they have careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has vibrant citrus fruit and chalky minerals and a subtle, textural richness. We love wines like this because they are easy to enjoy and they truly deliver. Think along the lines of nougat, almond, lemon-curd with herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner of this house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note the club discount does not apply to this product\u003cbr\u003e\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. 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De Sousa
De Sousa Brut Tradition Champagne - 6 Pack Price $87
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $495.90 (?)
{"id":4866140176493,"title":"De Sousa Brut Tradition Champagne - 6 Pack Price $87","handle":"de-sousa-tradition-6-pack","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy De Sousa Tradition at a discounted price of $87!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFree shipping nationwide + free gift card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Chardonnay dominant champagne\u003cbr\u003e- Biodynamic producer based in Avize\u003cbr\u003e- White peach, stone fruits, mineral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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. 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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. 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De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru '08
Blanc de Blancs
2008
Avize
Club Price $427.50 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Salmon blinis are always a firm favourite with this style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow about this soft, red-fruited rosé, flowing on the palate with a creamy-mineral texture, cherry kernel deliciousness and framed by a little tannic grip on the finish. The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% and contributes notes of wild strawberry, anise and some spice. The majority of this wine is as you might have guessed, chardonnay sourced from Avize, Grauves and Cuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of De Sousa wines are certified \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. 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De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé Champagne - 6 Pack Price $105
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $598.50 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayères" Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $521.55 (?)
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In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\" \u003c\/span\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. 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In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\" \u003c\/span\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet V.P. Vieillissement Prolongé Grand Cru (Base 2013)
Prestige
Ambonnay
Club Price $300.20 (?)
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The fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay - all great Grand Cru, Pinot Noir vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended lees ageing grants such harmony of bubbles and wine, so much length, complexity and texture, that the dosage can be lowered to a bare minimum, and the result is a vinous, pure Champagne. After 7 odd years in the cellar, this Cuvée expresses its full power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru V.P. Vieillissement Prolonge is Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Verzenay that spent 80 months on its lees. This is the most intense wine in the Egly-Ouriet line-up. White truffles, roasted nuts, honey and candied apricots are layered beautifully in this creamy, expansive Champagne. Early tertiary notes make this an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Disgorged May, 2017. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2026.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinification and élevage in oak casks for the most part, with the dosage being less than 3 grams per litre, making it an extra brut. Oh did we mention it is unfiltered? Aged for 84 months on lees. Bae vintage 2013. Disgorged July 2021 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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Vieillissement Prolongé Grand Cru (Base 2013) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":31600,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-grand-cru-v-p-Vieillissement-Prolongé-emperor-champagne","id":814499790957,"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-grand-cru-v-p-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587729027"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-grand-cru-v-p-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587729027"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-grand-cru-v-p-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587729027","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-grand-cru-v-p-Vieillissement-Prolongé-emperor-champagne","id":814499790957,"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-grand-cru-v-p-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587729027"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-grand-cru-v-p-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1587729027","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cult Grower that focuses on later-ripening, long ageing \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rare wines from the Grand Cru of Ambonnay, powerful and deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Bistecca alla Fiorentina \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"V.P.\" stands for Vieillissement Prolongé (prolonged ageing), as the wine spends so long on lees (this release 80 months!) in bottle prior to disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy per cent Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, the base wine is 60% from the 2010 vintage with 40% reserve wine. The fruit comes from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay - all great Grand Cru, Pinot Noir vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended lees ageing grants such harmony of bubbles and wine, so much length, complexity and texture, that the dosage can be lowered to a bare minimum, and the result is a vinous, pure Champagne. After 7 odd years in the cellar, this Cuvée expresses its full power and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"The NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru V.P. Vieillissement Prolonge is Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Verzenay that spent 80 months on its lees. This is the most intense wine in the Egly-Ouriet line-up. White truffles, roasted nuts, honey and candied apricots are layered beautifully in this creamy, expansive Champagne. Early tertiary notes make this an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Disgorged May, 2017. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2026.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eVinification and élevage in oak casks for the most part, with the dosage being less than 3 grams per litre, making it an extra brut. Oh did we mention it is unfiltered? Aged for 84 months on lees. Bae vintage 2013. Disgorged July 2021 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely would we suggest this however looking at the sheer intensity and power of this wine, we are thinking a Bistecca alla Fiorentina which is made from a particular breed of cow called Chianina would be perfect. Cook this simply with olive oil, salt and rosemary and add some truffled potatoes into the mix. If you're feeling fancy, potato dauphinoise. Pure indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $160.55 (?)
{"id":526026604572,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Champagne","handle":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic grower champagne focusing on later-ripening \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- F\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erom a single 40-year-old, south-facing vineyard in Vrigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and perfect to pair with food!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Egly makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe latest rendition of Egly's NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny was disgorged in July 2019 with two grams per liter dosage after 36 months on the lees. Offering up a lovely bouquet of golden orchard fruit, dried white flowers, rock salt and a subtle touch of praline, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and incisive, with a deep core of racy but mature fruit, a pinpoint mousse and a penetrating finish. From a parcel of 50-year-old vines in Vrigny inherited by Francis Egly's wife, this is a beautifully elegant wine that makes for a fine introduction to the house style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgly-Ouriet crafts one of Champagne’s most flattering single-vineyard Pinot Meuniers, faithfully translating every detail of the succulent depth of this grape’s enticing full golden yellow hue and its fleshy Mirabelle plum, red cherry, dried pear and grapefruit character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2015-2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-20T17:58:02+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-20T17:07:01+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc","Blanc de Meunier","Blanc de Noirs","Club wines","Grower","Region: Ambonnay","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: Yellow Fruit"],"price":16900,"price_min":16900,"price_max":16900,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6661779357724,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_VRIGNY_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14681866698861,"product_id":526026604572,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-24T21:40:59+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:41:07+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","width":695,"height":2459,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","variant_ids":[6661779357724]},"available":false,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Champagne - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"},"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","width":695}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic grower champagne focusing on later-ripening \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- F\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erom a single 40-year-old, south-facing vineyard in Vrigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and perfect to pair with food!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Egly makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe latest rendition of Egly's NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny was disgorged in July 2019 with two grams per liter dosage after 36 months on the lees. Offering up a lovely bouquet of golden orchard fruit, dried white flowers, rock salt and a subtle touch of praline, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and incisive, with a deep core of racy but mature fruit, a pinpoint mousse and a penetrating finish. From a parcel of 50-year-old vines in Vrigny inherited by Francis Egly's wife, this is a beautifully elegant wine that makes for a fine introduction to the house style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgly-Ouriet crafts one of Champagne’s most flattering single-vineyard Pinot Meuniers, faithfully translating every detail of the succulent depth of this grape’s enticing full golden yellow hue and its fleshy Mirabelle plum, red cherry, dried pear and grapefruit character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2015-2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Jeaunaux-Robin
Jeaunaux-Robin 'Rosé de Saignée'
Rosé
NV
Talus Saint-Prix
Club Price $89.30 (?)
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With the vineyards so close to the family home, it’s no surprise that they’ve been certified biodynamic since 2010 and organic for far longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeaunaux-Robin produce only about 40,000 bottles in their tiny cellar. There are two basket presses in the garage and the grape must flows by gravity into settling tanks under the back door and into the winery beneath the house. Cyril uses old oak barrels to vinify around a quarter of the wines, with malolactic fermentation, with the rest in stainless steel, also with malo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeaunaux-Robin is situated in the village of Talus Saint-Prix in La Vallée du Petit Morin, which is named after ‘Le Petit Morin’ river which shoots off the Marne river, at the very southern tip of the Côte des Blancs. The village has only 39 ha of vineyards planted on south facing slopes an La Vallée du Petit Morin is known for its flint-rich, silex soil which imparts unmistakable texture and minerality to the wines. The average vine age on the family’s property is 40 years, which is ancient by Champagne standards and only increases the depth and richness of the wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with slow cooked Lamb stew, steamed rice and herbs. 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Larmandier-Bernier
Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Club Price $147.25 (?)
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If you enjoy wines that express a sense of place (aka Terroir) then please indulge yourself a little with this biodynamic beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base year 2016, disgorged March 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the Larmandier-Bernier family produced technical equipment instead of champagne they would make the best laser-guided tools. This best describes their level of accuracy and just getting it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These wines from Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are exceptional in every way. Larmandier practices a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields. A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. 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I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:19:54+10:00","vendor":"Larmandier-Bernier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["35% reserve wine","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Base vintage: 2012","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Easy-drinking","Edited For You","Extra Brut","gift guide","Grower","Low Dosage","No Filtration","No Fining","spo-default","spo-disabled","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":15500,"price_min":15500,"price_max":15500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":738575581212,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_BERN_LATITUDE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753648488557,"product_id":63577161756,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:11+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:11+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291","variant_ids":[738575581212]},"available":true,"name":"Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1089135509613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1089135509613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Larmandier-Bernier-Latitude-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558291","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Leading Biodynamic producer based in Vertus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent example of grower blanc de blancs that is both expressive and delicious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with kingfish ceviche, finger lime plus a little soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is citrus peel on the nose, pure mineral expression with some lime leaf. 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A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. The Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes are some of the purest and most utterly engaging wines being made in the region today. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne 2013
Prestige
Reims
Club Price $399.00 (?)
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Ideal drinking window, now to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of the wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay; a pool of 50 hectares of vines averaging 42 years of age on the most chalky mid-slopes, yielding 50% less than the appellation; \u003cstrong\u003e100% biodynamic vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, 32% fermented in oak; No malolactic fermentation; 8g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles. 6 years on lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. 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Ideal drinking window, now to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary of the wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay; a pool of 50 hectares of vines averaging 42 years of age on the most chalky mid-slopes, yielding 50% less than the appellation; \u003cstrong\u003e100% biodynamic vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, 32% fermented in oak; No malolactic fermentation; 8g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles. 6 years on lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. 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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1995 Champagne
Prestige
1995
Reims
Club Price $3,182.50 (?)
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Its perfectly balanced maturity and well-integrated flavours have been brought out even further by the Côte des Blancs Chardonnays and a small proportion of Pinots noirs grown in chalky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal Vinothèque 1995 celebrates the astonishing story of a very small number of bottles, stored in the Louis Roederer cellars for 20 years in the quest for perfect harmony. This cuvée is bottle-aged for 10 years before being left to rest for a further 10 years after disgorging. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden hue with bright amber tints. Gentle, ultra fine and even bubbles. The complex bouquet is reminiscent of juicy, ripe, almost exotic fruit (mango), cocoa beans and white chocolate with a hint of smoke. Aeration takes the intensity up a notch as sweeter, deeper aromas of malt and black truffle start to emerge. These are testament to the extra years spent ageing on the lees created by the second fermentation. This depth of aroma is complete, more mature, rare and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is velvety and sensual, precise yet mellow. The bubbles are so fine as to be almost sheer, caressing and ethereal, like an array of delicate silk veils in a myriad of shades. The palate is exceptionally precise, with the various elements concentrated to the point of retaining only the wine’s essence: a powdery and chalky texture – harking back to the limestone soils of the Cristal vineyards – and an elegant, long, refined freshness. The wine’s length and graceful tension create a real sensation of tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. 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After more than two decades, this classic and benchmark season has attained a magical place of ravishingly silky refinement, perfectly seamless, yet still breathtakingly backward, lively and refined. Its youthful clarity and focus are disarming, holding a hue brighter even than the 2002 today, and wafting with classic Roederer struck-flint and grilled-toast reduction. 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The weather conditions created an exceptionally elegant wine structured by a lovely acidity and remarkable aromatic complexity. Its perfectly balanced maturity and well-integrated flavours have been brought out even further by the Côte des Blancs Chardonnays and a small proportion of Pinots noirs grown in chalky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal Vinothèque 1995 celebrates the astonishing story of a very small number of bottles, stored in the Louis Roederer cellars for 20 years in the quest for perfect harmony. This cuvée is bottle-aged for 10 years before being left to rest for a further 10 years after disgorging. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden hue with bright amber tints. Gentle, ultra fine and even bubbles. The complex bouquet is reminiscent of juicy, ripe, almost exotic fruit (mango), cocoa beans and white chocolate with a hint of smoke. Aeration takes the intensity up a notch as sweeter, deeper aromas of malt and black truffle start to emerge. These are testament to the extra years spent ageing on the lees created by the second fermentation. This depth of aroma is complete, more mature, rare and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is velvety and sensual, precise yet mellow. The bubbles are so fine as to be almost sheer, caressing and ethereal, like an array of delicate silk veils in a myriad of shades. The palate is exceptionally precise, with the various elements concentrated to the point of retaining only the wine’s essence: a powdery and chalky texture – harking back to the limestone soils of the Cristal vineyards – and an elegant, long, refined freshness. The wine’s length and graceful tension create a real sensation of tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champagne Guide 2021, Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1995, 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Just 600 bottles of the stunning 1995 vintage were held back for Roederer’s first ever Vinothèque re-release of Cristal. This late-disgorged, lower-dosage rendition is testimony to the magical transformation of Cristal with bottle age. Few will have the chance to partake, but we can all be inspired to have the stamina to leave the great vintages of Cristal in our cellars for 20 years, the age at which Lécaillon finds an ideal balance of youth and evolution. After more than two decades, this classic and benchmark season has attained a magical place of ravishingly silky refinement, perfectly seamless, yet still breathtakingly backward, lively and refined. Its youthful clarity and focus are disarming, holding a hue brighter even than the 2002 today, and wafting with classic Roederer struck-flint and grilled-toast reduction. Stunning poise and harmony define a finish of outstanding persistence, with an ever-present undercurrent of fine salty chalk acidity that ripples with grand complexity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43% chardonnay, 57% pinot noir; 7% vinified in oak casks; 10% malolactic fermentation; aged 8 years sur latte, 8 years sur pointe and 7 years on cork; 8g\/L dosage; 600 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1999 Champagne
Prestige
1999
Reims
Club Price $3,087.50 (?)
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Mouzon-Leroux
Mouzon-Leroux L'Ascendent
Extra Brut
NV
Verzy
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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