Blanc de Noirs & Pinot Dominant Champagne
Blanc de Noirs is champagne made using the two black-skinned grapes; Pinot Noir and Meunier or a mixture of the two. Often these wines are characterised by a deeper colour, closer to light copper or feint bronze with a more prominent red and dark fruit profile on the nose and palate.
These wines are made for people who prefer bigger, bolder styles of champagne with lower acidity and usually, oak plays a role.
Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle
Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
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Club Price $147.25 (?)
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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal '08 100 PTS
Prestige
2008
Reims
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Club Price $369.55 (?)
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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
Ambonnay
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Club Price $136.80 (?)
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Christophe Mignon
Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier
Brut Nature
Festigny
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Club Price $89.30 (?)
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They strives to follow the rhythm of nature and explains, “the moon for a vigneron is like a metronome for a musician.” In seeking harmony between the root system and everything that happens above ground, Mignon employs one person per hectare in his vineyards. This ambitious and costly ratio helps to obtain very low yields and directly contributes to the high quality of mature fruit at harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon prefers his wines on the drier side and picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage (added sugar). Additionally, very minimal amounts of sulfur are used. \u003c\/span\u003eSeán and Françoise Gilley - Terroirs Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T11:19:29+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:21:06+10:00","vendor":"Christophe Mignon","type":"Brut Nature","tags":["artisan","Base vintage: 2012","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","Region: Festigny","Taste: Grower","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Textural","Taste: Vinous"],"price":9499,"price_min":9499,"price_max":9499,"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":707877273628,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_MIGNON_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588821127277,"product_id":61879877660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:23:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:24:47+10:00","alt":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier Extra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","variant_ids":[707877273628]},"available":true,"name":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9499,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of how good a pure 100% pinot meunier can look when under the right hands. There is lots of juicy red apple, soft red fruits, spicy complexity and the right balance between fruit and acidity. It is brut nature (fermented to dryness with no added sugar) which highlights its vinous nature. There is a little tartness on the finish which is welcome. Overall, well-made grower champagne with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Mignon comes from a long line of farmers in the hamlet of Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier, 13 miles west of Epernay. His 6.3 hectares of vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels. This area south of the Marne River is known for its high percentage of pinot meunier grapes, which is particularly well suited to the deep clay and chalky soils dominating the terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon’s unique approach to viticulture combines natural practices including biodynamics, phytotherapy, homeopathy and geobiology. He likens nature to a rubik’s cube, always changing and offering up new challenges. Christophe has the mind of an engineer and the heart and soul of a fifth generation farmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe and his wife Laurence have followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate their work in the vineyards and in the cellar. They strives to follow the rhythm of nature and explains, “the moon for a vigneron is like a metronome for a musician.” In seeking harmony between the root system and everything that happens above ground, Mignon employs one person per hectare in his vineyards. This ambitious and costly ratio helps to obtain very low yields and directly contributes to the high quality of mature fruit at harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon prefers his wines on the drier side and picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage (added sugar). Additionally, very minimal amounts of sulfur are used. \u003c\/span\u003eSeán and Françoise Gilley - Terroirs Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Brut BdN '11
Blanc de Noirs
2011
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
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Club Price $132.05 (?)
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It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-08-17T15:17:11+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:35+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Baked Bread","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Premier Cru","Taste: Spice","Year: 2011"],"price":13999,"price_min":13999,"price_max":13999,"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":12953840025709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_NOIR_11","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3862500933741,"product_id":1396594376813,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:36+10:00","updated_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:36+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat Blanc De Noirs 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116","variant_ids":[12953840025709]},"available":true,"name":"Philipponnat Brut BdN '11 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3370896003117"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a powerhouse of a wine. Rose-gold in colour, deep and rich copper tones. The region where the grapes are sourced for this is pron 'Maroy-sur-ayee' and they boast some of the steepest slopes that soak up the warm sun. This produces grapes with body and intensity so if you like your Pinot-dominant champagnes (like Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Geoffroy and Gosset) you will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of baked bread, biscuit, hazelnut, apricot and notes of autumn apple on the nose followed by a layered and textured palate showing it's lees ageing and nicely developed fruit profile. There is a satisfying weight to the palate, one that requires food. It has spent a total of 6-7 years on lees with some oak ageing for some added spice. It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier
Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
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Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Succumb to the Charm of Meunier, what do you have to lose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on it's feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-18T13:45:39+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-30T15:37:59+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus Peel","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8990,"price_min":8990,"price_max":8990,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6032037675036,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_T_MEUN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586892927085,"product_id":454581714972,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:43:12+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:43:34+10:00","alt":"Dehours Et Fils Terre De Meunier Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614","variant_ids":[6032037675036]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Terre de Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8990,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe are seeing more exciting Meunier dominant wines coming out of champagne and the Dehours estate is carving out immaculate, expressive and mouth-filling examples. This is fresher and lighter than the Grande Reserve in comparison with some yellow fruit, citrus peel, red apple and juicy acidity to keep the mouth alive. There is a small addition of reserve wine, it is aged in the cellar in barrel for about 20 months and in bottle for a further 18-30 months. The shorter time on lees, leaves for a fresher, lighter style of wine and with the low addition of only 2 g\/l of sugar, this makes for a lifted and clean style. Succumb to the Charm of Meunier, what do you have to lose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on it's feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Besserat de Bellefon
Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Grand Cru
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Epernay
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Club Price $116.85 (?)
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If you're not into meat, head down the mushroom path. 👌🏽\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T02:48:47+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T02:51:40+10:00","vendor":"Besserat de Bellefon","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de Noirs","Christmas Day","Club wines","Region: Epernay","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malolactic Fermentation","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Delicious Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rich","Taste: Saline","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Year: NV"],"price":12399,"price_min":12399,"price_max":12399,"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":614553976860,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BESS_CDM_NOIR_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589002530925,"product_id":58572144668,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T22:50:01+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T22:51:01+10:00","alt":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-blanc-des-noirs-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524661","variant_ids":[614553976860]},"available":true,"name":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12399,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-blanc-des-noirs-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524661"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-blanc-des-noirs-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524661","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted, bright obvious red fruit with some hazelnut coming through. The palate is as generous as the nose, showing juicy red apple (gala \u0026amp; red delicious) with some cherry, plum and a little spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and structure have a velvet-like texture, moving across the palate in waves. It is mouthwatering, juicy and full of flavour and sits at around 7 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The blending of the power and warmth of Bouzy and Ambonnay with the freshness and tension of Verzy and Mailly-Champagne results in a balanced, complex, warm and airy wine.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eCedric Thiebault, Chef de Caves. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming house based in Epernay and owned by the Lanson BCC family of producers. It is led by the indefatigable Godefroy Baijot, who is the Global Export Manager, and talented winemaker Cedric Thiebault. The most distinctive asset to this house is that all of their wines are made using low bar pressure. For those of you who may not have come across this, most champagne is made at 6 bar of pressure where as Besserat make it at 4.5 bar. How does this make the wines different? The good news is that there aren't any less bubbles, instead, the approach of the bubble on the palate is more delicate which makes them especially suited to pairing with foods of all kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a bigger, bolder champagne with plenty of ripe, mature fruit backed with juicy acidity you can introduce some braised beef (brisket is good) with earthy flavours of mushroom (chestnut or porcini) would go a treat. If you're not into meat, head down the mushroom path. 👌🏽\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Ulysse Collin
Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' NV
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Congy
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Club Price $208.05 (?)
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The current release includes a significantly higher portion of reserve wine than previously, (and is all the better for it!), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged in three to 6-year-old barrels (including some foudres) for the first seven months of its life. Disgorged with only 2.4 grams. This a gloriously perfumed, red-fruited wine with wonderful purity and mineral energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 50\/50 blend of 2014 and 2013 wine, disgorged in March 2018. The beautifully textured and perfumed Blanc de Noirs comes from a site called\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Maillons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Barbonne-Fayel,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear the town of\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in the Côte de\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne). Of Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-10-31T19:26:44+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-31T12:20:21+11:00","vendor":"Ulysse Collin","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Artisan","Blanc de Noirs","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","New Arrival","Region: Congy","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Salty","Taste: Smokey","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":21999,"price_min":21999,"price_max":21999,"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":13776604659821,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ULYSSE_LES_MAILLONS_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4224553451629,"product_id":1481569075309,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T21:01:35+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T21:03:53+11:00","alt":null,"width":685,"height":1013,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233","variant_ids":[13776604659821]},"available":false,"name":"Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":21999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one very special Champagne and we are thrilled to have an allocation of this rare gem! Exquisite house Ulysse Collin produces 'Les Maillons' which is bound to become the hot topic of your next party or event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a superb Pinot terroir and can ripen the grapes to north of 12% potential alcohol easily—something very rare in Champagne. The current release includes a significantly higher portion of reserve wine than previously, (and is all the better for it!), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged in three to 6-year-old barrels (including some foudres) for the first seven months of its life. Disgorged with only 2.4 grams. This a gloriously perfumed, red-fruited wine with wonderful purity and mineral energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 50\/50 blend of 2014 and 2013 wine, disgorged in March 2018. The beautifully textured and perfumed Blanc de Noirs comes from a site called\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Maillons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Barbonne-Fayel,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear the town of\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in the Côte de\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne). Of Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Chartogne-Taillet
Chartogne-Taillet 'Les Orizeaux' '12
Blanc de Noirs
2012
Merfy
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Club Price $132.05 (?)
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Vinified and aged in oak barrels, it was disgorged in July 2017 and bottled with 3.5 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2200 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Chartogne-Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in Merfy in 1683, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located North of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. At the heart of the Chartogne-Taillet philosophy is the search for the individual identity of their soils, allowing the wines to reveal an authentic and representative character unique to the village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a ‘stage’ with Anselme Selosse, grower Alexandre Chartogne has been running his family's estate since 2006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest pairing this beautiful wine with fresh sushi and sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-21T09:44:20+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-30T14:04:02+11:00","vendor":"Chartogne-Taillet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Aged 5 Years on Lees","Alexandre Chartogne","Grower","Horse ploughing","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Pinot Noir dominant","Region: Merfy","Single Parcel","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Citrus fruit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Saline","Taste: Salinity","Taste: Vanilla","Varieties: Pinot noir","Wild Fermentation","Wild Yeasts","Year: 2012"],"price":13999,"price_min":13999,"price_max":13999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13772466389101,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHART_ORIZEAUX","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4219178909805,"product_id":1480889696365,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T14:05:23+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T14:05:23+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540868723","variant_ids":[13772466389101]},"available":false,"name":"Chartogne-Taillet 'Les Orizeaux' '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540868723"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Chartogne-Taillet-Orizeaux-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540868723","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome like it rich and spicy! 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Vinified and aged in oak barrels, it was disgorged in July 2017 and bottled with 3.5 g\/l dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2200 bottles produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Chartogne-Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in Merfy in 1683, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located North of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. 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Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Reims
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Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Dom Perignon
Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage '04
Vintage Rosé
Reims
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Club Price $474.05 (?)
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The wine is full of texture, intensity and has prolonged and unexpected hints of green citrus, specific to this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage 2004 is particularly fresh on the nose, with notes of red fruits such as red-currants, wild strawberries and hints of ripe hay, blood orange and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied champagne is one of a kind and is certainly one of Dom Perignon's most intricate champagnes. 2004 was a great year for vines: steady, problem-free vegetative growth with a copious amount of sizeable grape clusters. Fortunately enough, the vines barely suffered from any extreme weather changes, with a month of August that remained quite cool for that period of the year. The dry heat of the final weeks have truly shaped this vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis iconic house posses the name of the man who is believed to be the god father of Champagne. Lead by enigmatic winemaker Richard Geoffroy, he has continued to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with and has been turning out great vintages and even far more superlative second release cuvees in the P2 range. Geoffroy believes that champagnes age in plenitudes. This super talented winemaker has a theory that champagnes in the wine-makers cellars head off on a period of change and development then reach a plateau before heading off on another journey of increased complexity and development. As such, great vintages of Dom Perignon are held back in the cellar with the yeast inside the bottle to allow the wine to take on another stratosphere of complexity and depth. Enter P2 - a wine that must be enjoyed at least once in your lifetime and more if you can justify it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"At 30%, this represents one of the highest doses of pinot noir red wine in a blended champagne rosé, up from 17-20% in the past, in line with Geoffroy's mandate to create more substantial style. One year after release it upheld tamarillo, blood orange, rose hip, pomegranate and strawberry exuberance. But in more recent tastings, two years after release, its hue has deepened to a medium crimson copper and its primary fruits have evolved to a more secondary and savoury demeanour of toast, mixed spices, liquorice and pipe smoke. The reductive style of the house speaks in flinty complexity. As fruit fades, the textural grip and bitterness of phenolic structure and not insubstantial pinot noir tannins are now more prominent on the finish, declaring that it has past its finest days. It nonetheless holds outstanding persistance and character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide (2018-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-24T16:32:25+10:00","created_at":"2019-09-24T14:31:14+10:00","vendor":"Dom Perignon","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["bitterness","Brut","Dom","New Arrival","Pinot Noir dominant","pipe smoke","Prestige Cuvee","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Aÿ","Region: Bouzy","Region: Reims","Rose","Taste: blood orange","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Liquorice","Taste: Pomegranate","Taste: Red Wine Pinot Noir","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Tamarillo","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toast","Varieties: Chardonnay","Varieties: Pinot noir","Vintage","vintage: 2004","White Wine Pinot Noir"],"price":49999,"price_min":49999,"price_max":49999,"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":30241100595309,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DOM_ROSE_2004","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12757979431021,"product_id":4159906185325,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-09-24T14:51:35+10:00","updated_at":"2019-09-24T14:51:53+10:00","alt":"dom-perignon-rose-vintage-2004-emperor-champagne","width":518,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dom-perignon-rose-vintage-2004-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569300713","variant_ids":[30241100595309]},"available":true,"name":"Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage '04 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":49999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dom-perignon-rose-vintage-2004-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569300713"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dom-perignon-rose-vintage-2004-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569300713","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Dom Perignon Rosé 2004 is a tribute to Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 30% pinot noir white wine and 30% pinot noir red wine, 40% chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pairs beautifully with pigeon breast accompanied by a roasted brioche and rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate the attack is quite smooth with a clear-cut finish. The wine is full of texture, intensity and has prolonged and unexpected hints of green citrus, specific to this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dom Perignon Rosé Vintage 2004 is particularly fresh on the nose, with notes of red fruits such as red-currants, wild strawberries and hints of ripe hay, blood orange and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied champagne is one of a kind and is certainly one of Dom Perignon's most intricate champagnes. 2004 was a great year for vines: steady, problem-free vegetative growth with a copious amount of sizeable grape clusters. Fortunately enough, the vines barely suffered from any extreme weather changes, with a month of August that remained quite cool for that period of the year. The dry heat of the final weeks have truly shaped this vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis iconic house posses the name of the man who is believed to be the god father of Champagne. Lead by enigmatic winemaker Richard Geoffroy, he has continued to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with and has been turning out great vintages and even far more superlative second release cuvees in the P2 range. Geoffroy believes that champagnes age in plenitudes. This super talented winemaker has a theory that champagnes in the wine-makers cellars head off on a period of change and development then reach a plateau before heading off on another journey of increased complexity and development. As such, great vintages of Dom Perignon are held back in the cellar with the yeast inside the bottle to allow the wine to take on another stratosphere of complexity and depth. Enter P2 - a wine that must be enjoyed at least once in your lifetime and more if you can justify it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"At 30%, this represents one of the highest doses of pinot noir red wine in a blended champagne rosé, up from 17-20% in the past, in line with Geoffroy's mandate to create more substantial style. One year after release it upheld tamarillo, blood orange, rose hip, pomegranate and strawberry exuberance. But in more recent tastings, two years after release, its hue has deepened to a medium crimson copper and its primary fruits have evolved to a more secondary and savoury demeanour of toast, mixed spices, liquorice and pipe smoke. The reductive style of the house speaks in flinty complexity. As fruit fades, the textural grip and bitterness of phenolic structure and not insubstantial pinot noir tannins are now more prominent on the finish, declaring that it has past its finest days. It nonetheless holds outstanding persistance and character.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide (2018-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayeres" Lieu-dit
Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
Ambonnay
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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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-29T16:07:07+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-29T16:08:03+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","Rare Collection","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Dark Chocolate","Taste: Full Bodied","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Plum","Taste: Spice","Taste: Violet"],"price":37900,"price_min":37900,"price_max":37900,"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":6834517409820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_VV_BDN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586865795181,"product_id":541029826588,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:09:02+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:09:18+10:00","alt":"Egly Ouriet Vielles Vignes Blanc De Noirs Grand Cru NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428558","variant_ids":[6834517409820]},"available":false,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. \"Les Crayeres\" Lieu-dit - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":37900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428558"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-vielles-vignes-blanc-de-noirs-grand-cru-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428558","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"From a single lieu-dit, ‘Les Crayères’, planted in shallow soils in 1946, this warm amphitheatre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh up the Ambonnay slope epitomises the golden sunlight, glowing warmth and magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral expression of Egly-Ouriet. Hedonistic aromas of black cherries, plum pie and violets erupt in grand cru red Burgundy proportions, backed with notes of dark chocolate and exotic spice. In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. Another favourite with exceptional Blanc de Noirs is Venison seared and served medium rare with roast beetroot, spiced carrots and crispy potatoes. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal '02 Special Edition Jeroboam 3L
Prestige
2002
Reims
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Club Price $16,149.05 (?)
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This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth of fruit that is characteristic of this vintage. It is a gorgeous, seductive Cristal of the highest level. In 2002, Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with 10 grams of dosage. 20% of the wine was fermented in oak. This is Lot : L046394L100108. This was bottled in 2003 and disgorged in June 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2032. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"All the exceptional characteristics of the 2002 vintage have literally been captured in this 2002 Cristal, which is generous and lush, revealing perfect balance between concentration and finesse, freshness and vinosity, \u003cbr\u003eintensity and refinement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\"\u003e— Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Cellar Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"60% 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; 60% biodynamic vineyards, with a goal of 100% by 2020; 16% fermented in 60-hL casks with bâtonnage for power, vinosity and a touch of spice and vanilla complexity; no malolactic fermentation; 8.5g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. 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\u003ch2\u003eHow its Crafted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly technical prowess based on advanced knowhow inspired by the greatest traditions of jewellery, Roederer’s emblematic medallion is composed of a light, protective 24-carat latticework. The 2002 cuvée is a jewel, revealing its many facets in the shimmering reflections from this sensual, timeless, powdered gold armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach medallion bottle is 100% hand-crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour days of work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo master goldsmiths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve different trades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven hundred metres of brass tape dipped in 24 carat gold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive hundred and eight silver-weld points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust ONE special edition 2002 Jeroboam shipped to Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-11-27T09:27:01+11:00","created_at":"2019-11-27T09:34:03+11:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Brut","Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Jeroboam 3L","New Arrival","Over $200","Pinot Noir dominant","Region: Reims","Size: Jeroboam","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Gingernut biscuits","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Peach","Taste: Star Anise","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vanilla","Vintage","Year: 2002"],"price":1699900,"price_min":1699900,"price_max":1699900,"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":31439777529965,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_CRISTAL_2002_JERO","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":13671792017517,"product_id":4403337461869,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-11-27T10:07:26+11:00","updated_at":"2019-11-27T10:07:26+11:00","alt":null,"width":312,"height":934,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-1.jpg?v=1574809646","variant_ids":[31439777529965]},"available":false,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal '02 Special Edition Jeroboam 3L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":1699900,"weight":14200,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-1.jpg?v=1574809646","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-2.jpg?v=1574809667","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-3.jpg?v=1574809706","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-1_a05e99a5-a99d-4c28-9fdc-a9d8de4a3611.jpg?v=1574809768","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-2_3ddede5a-3d0c-4338-b555-074b91506299.jpg?v=1574809777","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-3_6032926d-616c-4a4c-a034-19a5a6079f82.jpg?v=1574809785"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Jeroboam-2002-Special-edition-Phillippo-di-meo-emperor-champagne-1.jpg?v=1574809646","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it came to designing this Cristal Jeroboam, all I could think of was the light of the wine protected in a clear bottle that was imposing due to its size. No shadows on the bottle, only reflections from a “sun” From this idea emerged that of a delicate lattice like a jewel against the skin. Medallion links encasing the surface of the glass to create a precious, unique setting for each movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippo Di Méo - Jeweller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoederer’s 2002 Cristal is still in its infant, fresh stage. Subtle notes of pears, flowers, spices, mint, minerals and oak are woven into a cashmere-like frame of extraordinary grace and elegance. This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth of fruit that is characteristic of this vintage. It is a gorgeous, seductive Cristal of the highest level. In 2002, Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay with 10 grams of dosage. 20% of the wine was fermented in oak. This is Lot : L046394L100108. This was bottled in 2003 and disgorged in June 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2032. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"All the exceptional characteristics of the 2002 vintage have literally been captured in this 2002 Cristal, which is generous and lush, revealing perfect balance between concentration and finesse, freshness and vinosity, \u003cbr\u003eintensity and refinement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\"\u003e— Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Cellar Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"60% 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; 60% biodynamic vineyards, with a goal of 100% by 2020; 16% fermented in 60-hL casks with bâtonnage for power, vinosity and a touch of spice and vanilla complexity; no malolactic fermentation; 8.5g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. 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\u003ch2\u003eHow its Crafted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly technical prowess based on advanced knowhow inspired by the greatest traditions of jewellery, Roederer’s emblematic medallion is composed of a light, protective 24-carat latticework. The 2002 cuvée is a jewel, revealing its many facets in the shimmering reflections from this sensual, timeless, powdered gold armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach medallion bottle is 100% hand-crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour days of work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo master goldsmiths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve different trades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven hundred metres of brass tape dipped in 24 carat gold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive hundred and eight silver-weld points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust ONE special edition 2002 Jeroboam shipped to Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours et Fils La Croix Joly 'Lieu-Dit'
Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
2009
Mareuil-le-Port
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The fruit shows autumn apple, stone fruit and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love pinot-dominant champagne (ie; Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Gosset and Henri Giraud) then you'll enjoy this style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieu-Dit translates as 'said-location' and in the instance of wine, it refers to a single-parcel of vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing so bold, powerful and richly texture, this would be at home with some Duck confit or in winter, some Cassoulet with beans and sausages.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-19T19:11:36+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-18T15:52:03+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Sustainable","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Powerful","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rich","Taste: Smokey","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stone Fruit","Year: 2009"],"price":11500,"price_min":11500,"price_max":11500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":6604194512924,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_LACROIX_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586884178029,"product_id":519687897116,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:32:12+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:32:26+10:00","alt":"Dehours Et Fils La Croix Joly Lieu Dit 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946","variant_ids":[6604194512924]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours et Fils La Croix Joly 'Lieu-Dit' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-la-croix-joly-lieu-dit-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429946","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have Old-vine Meunier planted on a gentle north-eastern slope in a region called Troissy. 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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Maisoncelle 'Lieu-Dit'
Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
2009
Mareuil-le-Port
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Club Price $109.25 (?)
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Good blanc de noirs shouldn't be fat, heavy and clumsy like a drunken tourist on a hot night. Rather, it should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike a local sipping a negroni and keeping cool - suave and sophisticated - with smoke, leather and dark red fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerome Dehours makes this 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard called 'Maisoncelle' which was originally planted in 1973. It is a terroir-focussed champagne and made entirely from the warm and generous 2009 harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is nothing short of a powerful and decadent champagne with tense mineral undertones yet with reviving acidity and clear expression of its home. If you love pinot-dominant champagne (ie; Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Gosset and Henri Giraud) then you'll love this. Be warned, it takes no prisoners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieu-Dit translates as 'said-location' and in the instance of wine, it refers to a single-parcel of vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written that famous Chef Arnaud Lallement from L'Assiette Champenois in Reims made a truffled cheese toasted sandwich specifically for this wine in partnership with Jerome which we think is a stroke gastronomic genius. If truffle isn't for you then game would tie in nicely with its power and weight, particularly seared venison with beetroot and silverbeet puree. \u003c\/p\u003e"}