Blanc de Noirs Champagne [Emperor Champagne - Australia]

Andre Clouet

André Clouet Brut Grande Réserve

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Bouzy

- Pinot Noir specialist, for Blanc de Noirs lovers - Sensational producer - Pair with richer cheese, pâte and fresh cherries "Clouet captures the full, ex... View more details

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Andre Clouet

André Clouet Silver Brut Nature

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Bouzy

- Pinot noir specialist. If you love Blanc de Noirs, look at Clouet's wines - Sensational producer, well-known for his Pinot noir - Pair with creamy oysters ... View more details

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Andre Heucq

Andre Heucq Heritage Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Cuisles

- Biodynamic and high quality Marne Valley producer - Spicy, red-fruited style of Meunier with low dosage - Pairs well with a Salmon Poke Bowl The spicy red ... View more details

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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. 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"}

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Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Noirs

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Festigny

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Apollonis

Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L

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Blanc de Noirs

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Festigny

Superb Apollonis Authentic Meunier Brut Champagne at Emperor Champagne - or choose from 250 more cuveés. $20 off your first order and luxury packaging. Free standard shipping Australia-wide over $200 + next day express available. Shop at Australia's Emperor Champagne - the champagne experts!Online Now. View more details

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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 Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Bouzy

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Benoît Lahaye

Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature

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Extra Brut

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Bouzy

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Cedric Moussé

Cedric Moussé Terre d'illitte '15

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Vintage

2015

Cuisles

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Cedric Moussé

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Dehours & Fils

Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Mareuil-le-Port

Emperor Champagne, Australia's Home of Champagne. Hard to Find Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier Champagne Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut. Also, feel free to select from our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get 10% Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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Mareuil-le-Port

Dehours & Fils

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Egly Ouriet

Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayères" Lieu-dit

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Blanc de Noirs

Ambonnay

Emperor Champagne, Join The Revolution! Extraordinary Egly Ouriet Grand Cru V.V. "Les Crayères" Lieu-dit Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut. Also, feel free to browse our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get $20 Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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Ambonnay

Egly Ouriet

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In sheer volume, depth and persistence, this cuvée pushes champagne into another world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet, crucially and mesmerisingly, it is never for a moment heavy or blowsy, pulled exactingly into tight line by gorgeous, bright yet perfectly ripe and generous acidity. With barely a foot of topsoil before the chalk, the mineral character of this hallowed site speaks articulately in softly salty tones that will stir the depths of your soul.\" \u003c\/span\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Considered a cult producer in champagne akin to Jacques Selosse\u003c\/p\u003e\n- 100% biodynamic production from this estate with late-ripening used for maximum flavour profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroast duck with cooked cherries, rosemary and cinnamon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is 100% old vine Pinot noir from a 'Lieu-dit' (meaning 'said location' in a single area) of Ambonnay called \"Les Crayeres\". 50:50 split between 2009 and 2008 vintages, fermented entirely in oak and aged 70 months on lees and only 3 g\/l dosage. Base year 2012, Disgorged 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its Pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood 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

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Blanc de Noirs

2013

Vandieres

- 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette' - Single Vineyard. Single Variety. Single Year - Zero dosage. Barrel-ferm... View more details

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Vandieres

Flavien Nowack

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Gosset

Gosset Blanc de Meunier

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Epernay

- Top notch producer based in Epernay around the corner from Pol Roger - This is Meunier masterpiece, using a patchwork of multiple vineyards - Pair with Cav... View more details

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Gosset

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This the debut release from Gosset and the Emperor tasting team tried this first hand with ever-charming Global Brand Ambassador -Bertrand Verduzzier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky, mineral and full of ripe orchard fruit, the mouth expresses the generosity of Meunier. Wine making on Chardonnay lees (Avize and Cramant) enhances its salinity and natural freshness. The 9-year aging in the cellar gives the Grand Blanc Cuvée de Meunier Extra-Brut a great complexity which brings out secondary and tertiary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 9 years in the cellar, this 100% Meunier wine (Cumières, Pierry, Moussy, Vinay, Chavot, Monthelon, Hautvillers ...) reveals on the nose the authentic and fruity expression of this grape variety. with its aromas of summer fruits such as mirabelle, apricot and quince.\u003c\/span\u003e\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. 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Yes, it's \u003cem\u003eTHAT\u003c\/em\u003e good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you thought the Blanc de Noirs or Vintage would be the most powerful in the Gosset line-up, think again. 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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\u003eCaviar and truffles. \u003c\/p\u003e"}