Blanc de Noirs Champagne [Emperor Champagne - Australia]
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.
Andre Clouet
André Clouet Brut Grand Reserve
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $72.20 (?)
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If you love Blanc de Noirs, look at Clouet's wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sensational producer, well-known for his Pinot noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with richer cheese, pâte and fresh cherries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 21\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Clouet captures the full, exuberant stature of Bouzy pinot noir in this luscious, succulent and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenerous style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe, sweet red cherry, wild strawberry and plum fruits of fleshy, expansive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emouthfeel are backed by a fanfare of bottle-derived complexity of mixed spice, gingernut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiscuits and toffee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt lingers for a while, enlivened softly by the expressive chalk mineral definition of Bouzy.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 21\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Bouzy and Ambonnay pinot noir; 2014 base vintage with reserves from 2012, 2010, 2008, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2005 and 2002; 8g\/L dosage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA winemaking family of more than 2 centuries, the founder was a printer in Louis XV's court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. 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Andre Clouet
André Clouet Clos de Bouzy 2008 Magnum 1.5L
Blanc de Noirs
2008
Bouzy
Club Price $660.25 (?)
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Andre Clouet
André Clouet Silver Extra Brut
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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Andre Heucq
Andre Heucq Heritage Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Here, four generations of the Heucq family have adopted an increasingly attentive and sustainable approach in their family vineyards and winery. The path to conversion to biodynamic viticulture fulfils an aim to reactivate microbial life in the soil to enhance terroir expression, and coincides with the construction of a new ecological cuverie with natural ventilation, collection of rainwater and self-sufficiency in solar electricity. Unusual in Champagne, the same facility also serves to house all the pickers, who are trained to be particularly discerning in what they harvest. Meunier is naturally the focus in this part of the world, though chardonnay and pinot play a significant role in most cuvées, too. Vinification is refreshingly intuitive, with each parcel fermented and aged separately in stainless steel tanks or used oak barrels from Meursault to suit, and malolactic fermentation encouraged or blocked selectively. Cuvées are aged long and dosages are low. 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Informative back labels declare crus, cépage and time on lees. For such a small estate, its huge portfolio of no fewer than 20 cuvées must be one of the most diverse in Champagne, with many labels comprising fewer than 1000 bottles. The finest cuvées of André Heucq epitomise just what can be achieved in lesser terroirs with sufficient determination and focus. Tyson Stelzer\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Festigny
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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It finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-22T11:21:03+10:00","created_at":"2019-12-16T16:06:26+11:00","vendor":"Apollonis","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Brut","Exclusive","Grower","Kyri's Selection","New Arrival","Premier Cru","Region: Festigny","Reserve Wines","Sustainable","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Cranberry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Year: NV"],"price":8995,"price_min":8995,"price_max":8995,"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":31647609585773,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"APOLLONIS_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":13919684821101,"product_id":4449771028589,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-12-19T11:39:33+11:00","updated_at":"2019-12-19T11:39:33+11:00","alt":null,"width":700,"height":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","variant_ids":[31647609585773]},"available":true,"name":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3588760000180","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":6090179641453,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6090179641453,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"},"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","width":700}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... 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Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Festigny
Club Price $175.75 (?)
{"id":4795394818157,"title":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L","handle":"apollonis-authentic-meunier-blanc-de-noirs-magnum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. 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Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. 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Or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos St Hilaire 1998
Blanc de Noirs
1998
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $869.25 (?)
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Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yielding a minuscule 40-45hL\/hectare, less than one bottle per wine\u003cbr\u003e- Harvested in two passes at full ripeness\u003cbr\u003e- Vinified in situ and fully fermented in oak\u003cbr\u003e- Zero dosage\u003cbr\u003e- Ageing on lees: 15 years\u003cbr\u003e- Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy footfall of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. 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A blossoming and generous sensorial pleasure is characterised by the depth of the aromas of candied fruits, honey, melted butter and truffles. On the palate, the wine is powerful in a noble and distinguished manner. Its persistent finish draws to a close with notes of spices and praline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998 Brut Le Clos Saint-Hilaire emerges from the glass with an exotic array of intensely perfumed, candied fruit. The wine possesses gorgeous textural richness in a deep, layered expression of Pinot Noir. The mousse remains refined and very elegant all the way through to the deeply satisfying, resonating finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated 100 points by Tyson Stelzer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo stand in this place and behold Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is a time-stopping experience that will stir the depths of your soul. It's twilight won’t fade for at least another 15 years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yielding a minuscule 40-45hL\/hectare, less than one bottle per wine\u003cbr\u003e- Harvested in two passes at full ripeness\u003cbr\u003e- Vinified in situ and fully fermented in oak\u003cbr\u003e- Zero dosage\u003cbr\u003e- Ageing on lees: 15 years\u003cbr\u003e- Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy footfall of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean and elegant style\u003c\/strong\u003e. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as \u003cstrong\u003echef winemaker Francois Domi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. Vintage parmesan, caviar and your favourite lover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos St Hilaire 1999
Blanc de Noirs
1999
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $897.75 (?)
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Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yielding a minuscule 40–45hL\/hectare, less than one bottle per vine.\u003cbr\u003e- Zero dosage\u003cbr\u003e- Disgorged in June 2014\u003cbr\u003e- Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot?all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. Truffle, caviar or aged parmesan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger PN 'VZ15' Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
Club Price $237.50 (?)
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They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePN VZ15 was disgorged in November 2019 after nearly 4 years on the lees with a dosage of seven grams per litre. The aromas are immediately seductive, showing freshness allied to a sweet praline and floral clove pinks note. This intensity of aroma is followed in the taste by an effortlessly creamy, melt-in-the-mouth mousse that seems to float before spreading and dissolving satisfyingly on the tongue in a wave of powerful flavours. 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They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePN VZ15 was disgorged in November 2019 after nearly 4 years on the lees with a dosage of seven grams per litre. The aromas are immediately seductive, showing freshness allied to a sweet praline and floral clove pinks note. This intensity of aroma is followed in the taste by an effortlessly creamy, melt-in-the-mouth mousse that seems to float before spreading and dissolving satisfyingly on the tongue in a wave of powerful flavours. 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Chartogne-Taillet
Chartogne-Taillet 'Les Orizeaux' '12
Blanc de Noirs
2012
Merfy
Club Price $145.35 (?)
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This 100% Pinot noir is from a single vineyard site called 'Les Orizeaux' and displays all that oyster-shell like salinity, nervy citrus and overlaid with spice and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is full-bodied and flavourful yet it retains a high level of finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Les Orizeaux' vineyard is sand over chalk bedrock and was planted in 1961. Older vines produce less fruit, yet with more concentration and intensity. 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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We love champagne that shows great expression and energy. This 100% Pinot noir is from a single vineyard site called 'Les Orizeaux' and displays all that oyster-shell like salinity, nervy citrus and overlaid with spice and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is full-bodied and flavourful yet it retains a high level of finesse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Les Orizeaux' vineyard is sand over chalk bedrock and was planted in 1961. Older vines produce less fruit, yet with more concentration and intensity. 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Chartogne-Taillet
Chartogne-Taillet Beaux Sens '11
Blanc de Noirs
2011
Merfy
Club Price $147.25 (?)
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Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild mushroom risotto with herbs, parmesan and olive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-11T16:40:54+10:00","created_at":"2020-08-11T16:35:52+10:00","vendor":"Chartogne-Taillet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Alexandre Chartogne","Blanc de Meunier","Concrete eggs","Grower","Horse ploughing","Lieu-Dit","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Region: Merfy","Single Parcel","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Wild Fermentation","Wild Yeasts","Year: 2011"],"price":15500,"price_min":15500,"price_max":15500,"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":32937210151021,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHART_BEAUX_SENS_11","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15494226280557,"product_id":4775985021037,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-08-11T16:39:06+10:00","updated_at":"2020-08-11T16:39:06+10:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946","variant_ids":[32937210151021]},"available":false,"name":"Chartogne-Taillet Beaux Sens '11 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7665298473069,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7665298473069,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-beaux-sens-2011-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1597127946","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Focuses in single vineyard expressions of champagne from Merfy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Talented Grower - Alexandre Chartogne based in the North of Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Wild mushroom risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003elieu-dit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Beaux Sens lies next to Les Barres, and Chartogne’s meunier vines here are also ungrafted, making for an intriguing comparison. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chalky bedrock lies just one meter down, as opposed to the roughly three meters of sandy topsoils in Les Barres, and this results in a brighter, more floral wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this tasting, at least, it appears less influenced by 2011 than Les Barres does, its high-toned fruit free of any vegetal notes, and it finishes with delicate, fragrant length, underlined by salty minerality. 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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $90.25 (?)
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Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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Drappier
Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur)
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Urville
Club Price $110.20 (?)
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Made with 100% pinot noir with Zero dosage, this will dazzle you tastebuds and show you a whole new side to champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe nose is very fresh with notes of nashi pear, lemon juice and hazelnuts. Uber dry on the tongue with a its stony-mineral bursting with life. It will awaken enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new a new sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you ever get that friend that have low tolerance to sulfur then we recommended this for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T22:01:55+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-14T21:45:48+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Club wines","Exclusive","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Urville","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pear","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":11699,"price_min":11699,"price_max":11699,"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":13832037564525,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_SANS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4269513900141,"product_id":1488098492525,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-14T22:00:39+11:00","updated_at":"2019-03-29T18:10:27+11:00","alt":null,"width":460,"height":730,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427","variant_ids":[13832037564525]},"available":true,"name":"Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11699,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3469380010028","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1264770547821,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"width":460,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1264770547821,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"width":460,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039"},"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039","width":460}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One of the oldest and most prominent houses in Champagne with little to no sulphur across the range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Made using 100% pinot noir with Zero Dosage (sugar) and Zero sulphur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with seared Pork cutlets, celeriac purèe and spiced carrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCould this be your first sulfur free champagne? The Drappier house have always been at the forefront of winemaking and it is our great pleasure to present this unique and excellent cuvée. Made with 100% pinot noir with Zero dosage, this will dazzle you tastebuds and show you a whole new side to champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe nose is very fresh with notes of nashi pear, lemon juice and hazelnuts. Uber dry on the tongue with a its stony-mineral bursting with life. It will awaken enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new a new sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you ever get that friend that have low tolerance to sulfur then we recommended this for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $158.65 (?)
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Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"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","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: Yellow Fruit"],"price":16795,"price_min":16795,"price_max":16795,"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":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":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16795,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"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=1587728459"}},"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=1587728459"},"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=1587728459","width":695}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a herbal mushroom risotto with lemon rind, olive oil and salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is a fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and enjoyable food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Egly\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayères" Lieu-dit
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $369.55 (?)
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Please allow 2 extra days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003eroast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHedonistic 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. 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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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind conjures all sorts of flavours, fruits, meats with this style of wine. It moves in the general direction of bird and game, specifically crispy or roast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon to add some further dimension. 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Please allow 2 extra days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 100% biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003eroast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 71\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHedonistic 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\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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\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\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"}
Flavien Nowack
Flavien Nowack La Fontinette '13
Blanc de Noirs
2013
Vandieres
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Fleury
Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Courteron
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Gosset
Gosset Blanc de Meunier
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Epernay
Club Price $227.05 (?)
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Gosset
Gosset Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Epernay
Club Price $174.80 (?)
{"id":1505899642989,"title":"Gosset Blanc de Noirs","handle":"gosset-blanc-de-noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Top notch producer based in Epernay around the corner from Pol Roger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- This is a limited edition Blanc de Noirs. If you like BDN, you'll fall for this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with John Dory and morel mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGosset where originally based in Aÿ before moving to their current home in Epernay. It makes sense that some of their best parcels are sourced from the Grand Cru of Aÿ along with Ambonnay, Verzy, Chigny-les-Roses and Tauxières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe swooned over the aromatics, with mineral, smoke, leather, cherries, kirsch and coconut making their presence. There is an abundance of minerality all flowing from the Grand Cru terroirs all holding their poise with great acidity, vibrant freshness (no malo) and definitive length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is in the same league as Bollinger La Grande Annee 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am proud of this limited-edition cuvée, which expresses the finesse and elegance of Pinot Noir, used in our other Gosset wines,’ said Gosset cellarmaster, Odilon de Varine. ‘We are delighted to share this unique wine with all our fellow champagne connoisseurs, followers and friends.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eResolutely raw but deliciously greedy, with an exhilarating finesse, it is at once airy and vinous, seductive and invigorating, complex and pure, generous and graceful, subtle and sumptuous. A great wine.\u003cb\u003e\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEIL BECKETT, THE WORLD OF FINE WINE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years on lees with the base wine coming from 2007, 5 g\/l dosage and 10,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest brands in the region, Gosset has been making wine in Champagne since the early 1500’s, well before Dom Perignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into the wine in 1668. The house started out making still red wines in the former winemaking capital of Champagne, Aÿ and for many years resisted the sweeping sensation of making sparkling wine. The house to this day is focused on making it wine first before a champagne. This is in direct contrast to other houses that make acidic base wines purely for the purpose of making champagne. One of the key winemaking techniques is the absence of malolactic fermentation. This preserves the pristine nature of the fruit and highlights its lively acidity and bracing energy. The wines therefore, benefit from an extended time in the cellar to gain their full potential. They would certainly have the potential to develop in yours. We have been impressed by all the cuvées, which recently arrived in Australia (September 2017) and the Grande Reserve Brut is an outstanding entry level champagne for a classy producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Dory and morel mushrooms would set this wine off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-01-14T22:23:20+11:00","created_at":"2019-01-14T19:52:13+11:00","vendor":"Gosset","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Prestige","Region: Epernay","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Coconut","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Leather","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Powerful","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Smokey","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toast","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: NV"],"price":18499,"price_min":18499,"price_max":18499,"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":14013079224429,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GOSS_BDNOIRS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4366183137389,"product_id":1505899642989,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-01-14T22:09:47+11:00","updated_at":"2019-01-14T22:10:15+11:00","alt":"Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor","width":556,"height":783,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1547464215","variant_ids":[14013079224429]},"available":true,"name":"Gosset Blanc de Noirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18499,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3353210058581","featured_media":{"alt":"Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor","id":1297497129069,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":783,"width":556,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569149214"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1547464215"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1547464215","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor","id":1297497129069,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":783,"width":556,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569149214"},"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":783,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Gosset-Blanc-de-noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569149214","width":556}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Top notch producer based in Epernay around the corner from Pol Roger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- This is a limited edition Blanc de Noirs. If you like BDN, you'll fall for this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with John Dory and morel mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGosset where originally based in Aÿ before moving to their current home in Epernay. It makes sense that some of their best parcels are sourced from the Grand Cru of Aÿ along with Ambonnay, Verzy, Chigny-les-Roses and Tauxières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe swooned over the aromatics, with mineral, smoke, leather, cherries, kirsch and coconut making their presence. There is an abundance of minerality all flowing from the Grand Cru terroirs all holding their poise with great acidity, vibrant freshness (no malo) and definitive length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is in the same league as Bollinger La Grande Annee 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am proud of this limited-edition cuvée, which expresses the finesse and elegance of Pinot Noir, used in our other Gosset wines,’ said Gosset cellarmaster, Odilon de Varine. ‘We are delighted to share this unique wine with all our fellow champagne connoisseurs, followers and friends.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eResolutely raw but deliciously greedy, with an exhilarating finesse, it is at once airy and vinous, seductive and invigorating, complex and pure, generous and graceful, subtle and sumptuous. A great wine.\u003cb\u003e\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEIL BECKETT, THE WORLD OF FINE WINE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years on lees with the base wine coming from 2007, 5 g\/l dosage and 10,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest brands in the region, Gosset has been making wine in Champagne since the early 1500’s, well before Dom Perignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into the wine in 1668. The house started out making still red wines in the former winemaking capital of Champagne, Aÿ and for many years resisted the sweeping sensation of making sparkling wine. The house to this day is focused on making it wine first before a champagne. This is in direct contrast to other houses that make acidic base wines purely for the purpose of making champagne. One of the key winemaking techniques is the absence of malolactic fermentation. This preserves the pristine nature of the fruit and highlights its lively acidity and bracing energy. The wines therefore, benefit from an extended time in the cellar to gain their full potential. They would certainly have the potential to develop in yours. We have been impressed by all the cuvées, which recently arrived in Australia (September 2017) and the Grande Reserve Brut is an outstanding entry level champagne for a classy producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Dory and morel mushrooms would set this wine off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Reims
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Waves of blackberry fruit, minerals and smoke, collide to provide a pleasant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the Mountain of Reims with historic plots which are the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Verzy, Puisieulx, Sillery, Bouzy and Ambonnay and the renowned \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses, and Rilly-la-Montagne (Ludes, Rilly-la Montagne et la Vallée de la marne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e rules supreme over the West of La Montagne de Reims, in particular in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sacy and Villedommange (Rilly-la Montagne, Ludes)as well as in La Vallée de La Marne, the other region of preference of this grape variety which will bring roundness to the Palmer \u0026amp; Co. cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with smoked duck breast and sous vide garden vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-04T12:05:51+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-30T14:27:28+11:00","vendor":"Palmer \u0026 Co.","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc de Noirs","Christmas Day","Cooperative","Region: Reims","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Fresh ACidity","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Varieties: Pinot noir","Year: NV"],"price":12999,"price_min":12999,"price_max":12999,"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":13772567478381,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PALMER_BDN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4219230814317,"product_id":1480894185581,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-30T14:29:29+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-30T14:29:29+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-and-Co-Blanc-De-Noirs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540870169","variant_ids":[13772567478381]},"available":true,"name":"Palmer \u0026 Co. 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The nose is sultry and exotic, the palate is round, rich and grips the mouth. Waves of blackberry fruit, minerals and smoke, collide to provide a pleasant finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the Mountain of Reims with historic plots which are the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Verzy, Puisieulx, Sillery, Bouzy and Ambonnay and the renowned \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses, and Rilly-la-Montagne (Ludes, Rilly-la Montagne et la Vallée de la marne)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e rules supreme over the West of La Montagne de Reims, in particular in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sacy and Villedommange (Rilly-la Montagne, Ludes)as well as in La Vallée de La Marne, the other region of preference of this grape variety which will bring roundness to the Palmer \u0026amp; Co. cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with smoked duck breast and sous vide garden vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Maillerettes' Bouzy Grand Cru '14
Blanc de Noirs
2014
Bouzy
Club Price $150.10 (?)
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Previously the wines were all in stainless steel which preserved the pristine nature of these wines, however oak lends itself marvellously to that fine acid line and chalk texture, providing some cushioning and roundness to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt also fuses with the bright red pinot fruit, giving way to some sweet cherry and blood orange notes. We love the new incarnation of the Pierre Paillard wines and we will be seeing more oak integration across the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Blanc de Noirs is a 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard of 0.8 hectares called “Les Maillerettes” planted in 1970. This wine is vivacious, showing both the elegance and personality of the pinot noir. On the palate, this champagne is delicate and very fine showing aromas of citrus and notes of small red fruit berries. This is classed as 'Extra Brut' at only 2.6 grams per litre dosage. Only 2,500 bottles produced each year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Director of Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. 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Previously the wines were all in stainless steel which preserved the pristine nature of these wines, however oak lends itself marvellously to that fine acid line and chalk texture, providing some cushioning and roundness to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt also fuses with the bright red pinot fruit, giving way to some sweet cherry and blood orange notes. We love the new incarnation of the Pierre Paillard wines and we will be seeing more oak integration across the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Blanc de Noirs is a 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard of 0.8 hectares called “Les Maillerettes” planted in 1970. This wine is vivacious, showing both the elegance and personality of the pinot noir. On the palate, this champagne is delicate and very fine showing aromas of citrus and notes of small red fruit berries. This is classed as 'Extra Brut' at only 2.6 grams per litre dosage. Only 2,500 bottles produced each year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Director of Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. 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Rousseaux-Batteux
Rousseaux-Batteux 'le Mont' Blanc de Noirs '15
Extra Brut
2015
Verzy
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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