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

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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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Antoine Bouvet

Antoine Bouvet Les Monts de la Vallée '15

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Blanc de Noirs

2015

Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ

- Excellent quality grower using biodynamic practices - Based along the Marne Valley in famous Mareuil-sur-Aÿ near Billecart-Salmon- Pair with smoked duck b... View more details

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Antoine Bouvet

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On the nose, we have citrus, orange, creme caramel and salted biscuit. Leading on to the palate with a warming and generous profile, that is full-bodied with excellent depth of flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity is lower than expected which is fine as this wine is going for a richer more decadent style. This is right along the lines of a Bollinger but grower in style. Very enjoyable and beautifully made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot noir from Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ and Bisseuil and all from the 2015 harvest. 1,326 bottles made \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisg:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07\/10\/2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house lies in the heart of the Montagne de Reims - Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ. Antoine is the grandson of Guy Bouvet who founded the Champagne house in 1970. Antoine was always curious in the winemaking, following his grandfather since he was a young child. Guy Bouvet gave Antoine the estate when he was 17. Antoine looks after the small 5 hectares of vines in which only 1 hectare is used for his own production whilst the rest is sold to Bollinger. Therefore very limited bottles are produced, on average 1000 bottles per cuvee. Antoine practices biodynamic methods, uses wild fermentation and minimum intervention. Antoine’s love and admiration for his grandfather can be seen in the homage to him on his wine labels. These wines are a must try and a true young rising star of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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 or ham hock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs

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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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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 Déhu

Benoît Déhu 'Les Rue des Noyers' Blanc de Noirs '15

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Blanc de Noirs

2015

- Biodynamic, single-parcel Pinot Meunier  - Hyper exotic style of champagne that has the underground wine scene talking - Pair with equally rich and exotic,... View more details

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Benoît Déhu

Benoît Déhu Initiation Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Noirs

- A blend of pinot noir and meunier from Benoît Déhu - Sultry, silky and full-bodied style of champagne. Bollinger-esque. - Pair with bistro inspired flavour... View more details

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Bollinger-esque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with bistro inspired flavours, especially a charred burger and pomme frites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuvée Initiation is the newest addition to the Déhu lineup. Made from Pinot Noir and his signature variety Pinot Meunier, which Benoît planted using massale selection of Pommard clone from Burgundy. The wines is fresh yet round with a persistent finish. We love the waves of dark red fruit and smoky deliciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamically farmed and produced. A blend of 78% pinot noir and 22% meunier. The Pinot noir is all from a Burgundy clone. Fermented in 228 litre oak barrels and rested on lees for 10 months. Unfiltered, unfined and bottled without dosage. 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Benoît Lahaye

Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Noirs

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Bouzy

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In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. 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Its ample, dark berry-fruit aroma persists on the tongue, all pivoted by its chalky minerality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir of which 80% is barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques. Vines planted in 1960, 1980 and 1990. Disgorged June 2018 with only 5g\/L dosage. Total 8000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. It oozes with red cherries, red berry compote and fruit cake, accented with a more savoury mood in this disgorgement, hinting at walnut and even a note of mustard seed. Such fleshy exuberance commands structural support, which it offers abundantly in vibrant acid line, finely textured minerality and excellent length. This is a distinctive, characterful and crafted blanc de noirs that proclaims the magnitude of Bouzy without the heaviness that this village can sometimes exude.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Benoît Lahaye

Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature

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Extra Brut

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Bouzy

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Bollinger

Bollinger PN VZ16 Blanc de Noirs Champagne

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Blanc de Noirs

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{"id":6612542914669,"title":"Bollinger PN VZ16 Blanc de Noirs Champagne","handle":"bollinger-pn-vz16-blanc-de-noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e- Just released PNVZ16 from Bollinger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e- 100% Pinot Noir Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e- Limited allocation: only 2 per customer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBollinger\u003c\/span\u003e PN, made exclusively from Pinot Noir, has been crafted by the House to express its unique vision of this specific grape variety. This new VZ16 edition explores the unique interpretation of Pinot Noir from Verzenay 2016. 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PN is a blend of both tank and wood vinified wines, as well as a blend of wines of the year and reserve wines. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification is in a mixture of 50% stainless steel and 50% oak, the latter in 10-year-old Burgundy barrels bought from Burgundy house Chanson and the wines spend some six months after fermentation in contact with the fine lees in order to bring about greater roundness and density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. 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\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'PN Project' was a contest set by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChef de Caves Gilles Descôtes in the Bollinger winemaking team to come up with the best expression of pinot noir from a single village. All four winemakers \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGilles Descôtes, Denis Bunner, Patrick Laforest and Guillaume Gallois set off in 2015 to work their magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter many years and blind tastings, the winning expression was by Gilles Descôtes with the Grand Cru village of 'Verzenay' making its presence known. The contenders were from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Aÿ. Going forward each year will be judged and tasted blind, with the best expression being selected for the next release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\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. This textured richness is undercut by a steely blade of freshness with a salinity that keeps you salivating. This is the real deal. 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This new VZ16 edition explores the unique interpretation of Pinot Noir from Verzenay 2016. Pinot Noir from Verzenay brings a certain depth; it brings an elegance as well as a tension and finishes with a hint of salt reminiscent of its chalky terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePN VZ15 was a wine focused on elegance and vivacity whereas PN VZ16 is more focused on generosity and delicacy. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis mainly due to the ripeness of the grapes. 2016 was particularly favourable for Pinots Noirs from the Montagne de Reims,\u003cbr\u003eparticularly in the Verzenay vineyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe House generally uses several vessels to accentuate its Pinot Noir wines: steel, wood, and sealing reserve magnums with a cork. This cuvée has harnessed all of Bollinger’s know-how, with the aim of creating a 100% Pinot Noir champagne with a unique taste. PN is a blend of both tank and wood vinified wines, as well as a blend of wines of the year and reserve wines. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification is in a mixture of 50% stainless steel and 50% oak, the latter in 10-year-old Burgundy barrels bought from Burgundy house Chanson and the wines spend some six months after fermentation in contact with the fine lees in order to bring about greater roundness and density.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. 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\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'PN Project' was a contest set by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChef de Caves Gilles Descôtes in the Bollinger winemaking team to come up with the best expression of pinot noir from a single village. All four winemakers \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGilles Descôtes, Denis Bunner, Patrick Laforest and Guillaume Gallois set off in 2015 to work their magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter many years and blind tastings, the winning expression was by Gilles Descôtes with the Grand Cru village of 'Verzenay' making its presence known. The contenders were from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Aÿ. Going forward each year will be judged and tasted blind, with the best expression being selected for the next release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\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. This textured richness is undercut by a steely blade of freshness with a salinity that keeps you salivating. This is the real deal. (96 points)\" - Anthony Rose - The Real Review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Cédric Moussé

Cédric Moussé Terre d'Illitte '15 | Blanc de Noirs

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Vintage

2015

Cuisles

- Sustainable and organic approach to the vineyard and winemaking - High quality producer making 'terroir-driven' champagne - Great with a variety of foods t... View more details

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Palmer & Co.

Champagne Palmer & Co. Blanc de Noirs

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Reims

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Reims

Palmer & Co.

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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! 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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"}