Brut (Dry)
Created in the 1800s by the trailblazers of champagne (Perrier-Jouet and Pommery) who decided to add little or no dosage (sugar) to their wines after the second fermentation. This was world’s apart from the trend of 200 grams added per litre at the time.
Today the term brut signifies that the winemaker has added less than 12 grams per litre while extra brut is under 6 grams.
The category represents close to 90% of all champagnes available in Australia.
These should taste dry with no perception of sweetness, and is incredibly versatile in terms of pairing. It can be matched to anything from oysters to game.
Ayala
Ayala Brut Majeur
Brut
NV
Aÿ
Club Price $72.20 (?)
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He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal aperitif wine. Keep it with simple foods, canapes and the like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Brimoncourt
Brimoncourt Brut Régence
Brut
Aÿ
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $86.45 (?)
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Le Brun de Neuville
Le Brun de Neuville Authentique 'Assemblage'
Brut
NV
Bethon
Club Price $104.50 (?)
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The vineyard Le Brun de Neuville is spread over 150 hectares, of which the majority has been planted for over 30 years on the undulating slopes of the Sézannais. Its vineyard is planted predominantly in Chardonnay, which represents 88% of the total. The Pinot Noir accounts for 11% and the Meunier just 1% of the vines. The supplies of Champagne Brun de Neuville come exclusively from the vines of its members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast: 90\/100 * Sakura 2018: Gold Medal * Guide des Vins Bettane+Desseauve 2017: 15\/20 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-16T11:49:23+10:00","created_at":"2019-09-16T11:55:11+10:00","vendor":"Le Brun de Neuville","type":"Brut","tags":["$100-200","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Bethon","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Ginger Biscuit","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Oxidative","Taste: Rich","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":11000,"price_min":11000,"price_max":11000,"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":30004930871405,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"LE_BRUN_ASSEM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Le Brun de Neuville Authentique 'Assemblage'","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":11000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/le-brun-de-neuville-Authentique-Assemblage.jpg?v=1587008590","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Le-brun-de-neuville-Assemblage-emperor-champagne_0d463278-80ca-4f1d-94a7-dc317493bec8.jpg?v=1587008590"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/le-brun-de-neuville-Authentique-Assemblage.jpg?v=1587008590","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6785483604077,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/le-brun-de-neuville-Authentique-Assemblage.jpg?v=1587008590"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/le-brun-de-neuville-Authentique-Assemblage.jpg?v=1587008590","width":540},{"alt":"Le-brun-de-neuville-Assemblage-emperor-champagne","id":3300983046253,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Le-brun-de-neuville-Assemblage-emperor-champagne_0d463278-80ca-4f1d-94a7-dc317493bec8.jpg?v=1587008590"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Le-brun-de-neuville-Assemblage-emperor-champagne_0d463278-80ca-4f1d-94a7-dc317493bec8.jpg?v=1587008590","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with cream, apricot, lemon preserve and ginger stem biscuit. The palate is rich with much depth, pulling on the tongue. Some very appealing fruit bitterness coupled with bright acidity and moreish oxidative character. Soft, yet punchy on the finish. This is a big wine, give it some time in your glass, or if you can, decant it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Chardonnay, (including 2,80% of solera) 25% Pinot Noir including 51% of reserve wine. Primary Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tank with NO Malolactic fermentation. Transferred to oak for several months and then to bottle for secondary fermentation entirely under cork. Bottling in June 2014, with 4 years on cork. 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Its vineyard is planted predominantly in Chardonnay, which represents 88% of the total. The Pinot Noir accounts for 11% and the Meunier just 1% of the vines. The supplies of Champagne Brun de Neuville come exclusively from the vines of its members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast: 90\/100 * Sakura 2018: Gold Medal * Guide des Vins Bettane+Desseauve 2017: 15\/20 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Les Vignes de la Vallée
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the foodies out there have heard of Iberico Ham from Spain. The pigs are fed a diet of acorns to develop rich, oily, nutty flavours in the meat. Jerome suggests one better than that which is Jabogo Ham and is arguably the most expensive Ham in the world. Other likely food friends are Foie Gras (in a Patê form that has been seasoned with some port or black pepper), Russian Oscietra Caviar, Mature Comte Cheese and perhaps a truffled pasta dish. 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Gosset
Gosset Grand Millésime 2012 Brut Champagne
Brut
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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This pairing suggestion can also be extended to sushi or maki and generally any grilled firm-fleshed fish, accompanied by green asparagus or spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A cool, ultra-pure and exceptionally pretty nose combines notes of green apple, floral, citrus peel and plenty of yeast influence. The equally elegant, pure and refined middle weight flavors are supported by a firm but fine mousse, all wrapped in a wonderfully long finish that is shaped by tangy citrus-tinged acidity. This is really lovely stuff that will need a few years of bottle aging to fully flesh out. Extremely promising. 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Sustained by a bold liveliness, the wine finishes satisfyingly with just a hint of salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67% Chardonnay, Pinot Noir 33%.\u003cbr\u003e5 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGosset has been producing wine since 1584 in \u003cspan\u003eAÿ, making it\u003c\/span\u003e the oldest wine house in Champagne, well before Dom P\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003erignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into 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. To this day, the house is focused on making wine before champagne, a direct contrast to houses that make acidic base wines purely on the purpose of making champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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. At Emperor, we have been impressed by all the cuvées and are big fans of Gosset. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal to serve as an aperitif, this vintage is also the perfect companion to fish such as line-caught bass, skate, sole, and hake, accompanied by a citrus sauce. This pairing suggestion can also be extended to sushi or maki and generally any grilled firm-fleshed fish, accompanied by green asparagus or spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A cool, ultra-pure and exceptionally pretty nose combines notes of green apple, floral, citrus peel and plenty of yeast influence. The equally elegant, pure and refined middle weight flavors are supported by a firm but fine mousse, all wrapped in a wonderfully long finish that is shaped by tangy citrus-tinged acidity. This is really lovely stuff that will need a few years of bottle aging to fully flesh out. Extremely promising. Drink 2024+’\" Burghound - September 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Memoire
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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The intensity and texture of both the pinot noir and meunier are ever present here with a little mineral lift from the chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olfactory story continues with apricot brandy, rum\/cognac-like notes of dark red fruit, cooking spice, caramel, baked apple and Tarte Tatin meandering their way to a sensual, moreish and exotic finish that goes on for what seems forever. Akin to hypnotism.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Chardonnay (10%) is sourced from Vitryat and Rilly la Montagne. 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Ayala
Ayala N°7 Brut 2007 (in Gift Box)
Brut
2007
Aÿ
Club Price $179.55 (?)
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On the palate, a rich and creamy texture with saline and herbal notes. The finish is powerful and long lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Offering up aromas of lemon oil, dried white flowers, walnuts and fresh bread, it’s full-bodied, vinous and incisive, with a pillowy mousse, racy acids and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e - 94\/100 - William Kelly - Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated from 7 Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs \u0026amp; the Montagne de Reims. 2\/3 Chardonnay, 1\/3 Pinot Noir. Aged over 11 years on lees in cellars. 5g\/L dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Each bottle of this special release is turned and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing remarkably refined, the aromas are exceptional and wonderfully complex supported by a silky texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low dosage and extra-ageing makes the wine silky and full of aromas. On the nose, we get notes of apricot, honeycomb and yellow plum. On the palate, a rich and creamy texture with saline and herbal notes. The finish is powerful and long lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Offering up aromas of lemon oil, dried white flowers, walnuts and fresh bread, it’s full-bodied, vinous and incisive, with a pillowy mousse, racy acids and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e - 94\/100 - William Kelly - Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated from 7 Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs \u0026amp; the Montagne de Reims. 2\/3 Chardonnay, 1\/3 Pinot Noir. Aged over 11 years on lees in cellars. 5g\/L dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ayala N°7 2007 would go perfectly with a lobster with butter, veal fillet in a creamy sauce or a 18-month French comté. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $87.40 (?)
{"id":61902815260,"title":"De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv","handle":"de-sousa-brut-tradition-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-25T16:03:16+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:44:19+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9295,"price_min":9295,"price_max":9295,"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":708490657820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15853690224749,"product_id":61902815260,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","updated_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","variant_ids":[708490657820]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Tradition Brut Nv - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9295,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":31,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Frerejean Frères
Frerejean Frères NV Brut Premier Cru
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $79.80 (?)
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The cuvée leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 50% pinot noir The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional value cuvée and if you like Bollinger or cuvée's with extra body then you will enjoy this boutique grower. Don't be shy, try a bottle or two - your guests will thank you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 5 years on lees with a further 1 year in bottle. A low dosage of 6.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne. Rodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the energy and freshness of the wine as well as that lees richness. Perhaps a light, fresh goats cheese with baguette and green grapes would set this off.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T16:50:10+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-23T16:58:10+11:00","vendor":"Frerejean Frères","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","C+C Sale","New Arrival","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Honeysuckle","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Lively","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Rich","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8495,"price_min":8495,"price_max":8495,"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":7407135490076,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FJF_PREM_CRU","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586855440493,"product_id":603996061724,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:00:45+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-07T16:02:00+10:00","alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320","variant_ids":[7407135490076]},"available":true,"name":"Frerejean Frères NV Brut Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":23,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3770004032006","featured_media":{"alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","id":814469873773,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","id":814469873773,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- High quality producer based in Avize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent value Brut NV that is loaded with premium fruit and 5 years ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with goats cheese, baguette and green grapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright yellow fruit on the nose and golden in colour in the glass. The moment you pop your nose in the glass you immediately sense warmth and generosity with aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, lemon cake and toasty richness coming from lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luscious, richness of this silky smooth champagne is balanced with a clean line of acidity and freshness. The cuvée leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 50% pinot noir The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional value cuvée and if you like Bollinger or cuvée's with extra body then you will enjoy this boutique grower. Don't be shy, try a bottle or two - your guests will thank you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 5 years on lees with a further 1 year in bottle. A low dosage of 6.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne. Rodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the energy and freshness of the wine as well as that lees richness. Perhaps a light, fresh goats cheese with baguette and green grapes would set this off.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier, with a quality-ageing period of 4.5 years in the cellar with an addition of 30% reserve wines from a solera ageing system. The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/POsPoWoiWWY\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T13:25:22+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:29:03+10:00","vendor":"Palmer \u0026 Co.","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","Christmas Day","Cooperative","Region: Reims","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Lemon Curd","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Williams Pear","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8999,"price_min":8999,"price_max":8999,"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":3052481216540,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PALMER_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753649635437,"product_id":63663734812,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-_-Co-Brut-Reserve-Champagne.jpg?v=1532558327","variant_ids":[3052481216540]},"available":true,"name":"Palmer \u0026 Co. 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This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Côte de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, Williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier, with a quality-ageing period of 4.5 years in the cellar with an addition of 30% reserve wines from a solera ageing system. 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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\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Nicolas Feuillatte
Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Champagne
Brut
NV
Chouilly
Club Price $65.55 (?)
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Piper Heidsieck
Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Cuvée Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $68.40 (?)
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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Grande Reserve Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $185.25 (?)
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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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It has 60% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir with 26% Réserve wine from a Solera started in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lifted citrus notes of orange peel and lemon rind with fleshy williams pear and yellow stone fruit; apricot. The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite it's richness and bold character, there is plenty of refreshing acidity and minerality that carries through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe adventurous and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\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 terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is on the richer style of champagne, you could experiment with the smaller, creamy Oysters and serve as an aperitif or it could also work well with some chargrilled beef, or slow-cooked lamb (which becomes tender and sweeter in texture) with lemon preserve to pick up those citrus notes in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
A. Margaine
A. Margaine 'Le Brut' Premier Cru
Brut
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $72.20 (?)
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We like the palate too, nicely integrated fruit richness, fresh acidity with only part malolactic, with a lovely long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir all coming from the Premier Cru village of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVillers-Marmery and fermented in\u003cspan\u003e s\u003c\/span\u003etainless steel. It has rested on its less for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 months which adds to the mouth feel and a creamy weight. Only 20% of the wine has gone through malo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stand out, and sensational value at the price. Get some in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2019 with 8 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Margaine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth generation grower-producer and his family have vineyards in Villers Marmery. This town is considered somewhat of an oddity, as it is primarily a chardonnay village amidst a mountain of pinot noir. Why is this special? Well the chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found anywhere else in champagne. This immediately stands out as an identity that Arnaud wants to preserve which is present in the Margaine cuvées. His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. He is a proponent of blocking malolactic fermentation, as he wants to preserve what he describes as ‘fruit freshness’ and not just acidity. Lastly, he says of being an Artisan \u003cem\u003e“under the banner \"Artisan of Champagne\", the \u003cstrong\u003ehuman value\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003epredominant\u003c\/strong\u003e and it is the one that \u003cstrong\u003eunites the group\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. 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It is the 242nd blend of the house since its establishment in 1776. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLouis Roederer is blurring the lines between vintage and non-vintage champagne as each year, the house will release their brut champagne with a new name and a different base wine. Following Collection 242 and its 2017 base wine will be Collection 243 with a 2018 base wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy adding 34% of perpetuelle reserve and 10% of Roederer reserve wine aged in oak, the house is able to maintain freshness that is reminiscent of the vintage Blanc de blancs. \u003c\/span\u003eThe wine displays vividly fresh fruit and is highly expressive on the nose. There is a defined minerality showing the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs combined with white florals, citrus zest and a distinct chalkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe palate is both generous and bracing, with Chardonnay taking the lead in profile. We love the interplay between ripe lemon, Williams pear and red apple, amidst that chalky-toasty backdrop of reserve wines. The flavours persist long after the first sip. 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We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Champagne CARBON
Champagne CARBON Brut NV
Brut
NV
Champillon
Club Price $370.50 (?)
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Champagne CARBON
Champagne CARBON Brut NV Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Champillon
Club Price $636.50 (?)
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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $261.25 (?)
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The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-09T08:59:48+11:00","created_at":"2020-12-09T08:55:54+11:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Louis Roederer","Magnum","No Malolactic Fermentation","Over $200","Over $500","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Reims","Size: Jeroboam","Size: Magnum","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Lemon Blossom","Taste: Malic Acidity","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Toasty","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: NV"],"price":27500,"price_min":27500,"price_max":27500,"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":33196513689709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ROEDERER_MAGNUM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15999075647597,"product_id":4857511641197,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-12-09T08:58:02+11:00","updated_at":"2020-12-09T08:58:02+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":720,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","variant_ids":[33196513689709]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Brut Premier Magnum (1.5L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":27500,"weight":8000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8170457399405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8170457399405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Signature blend of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An exceptional Magnum format (2 standard bottles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ultimate entertainer or piece of collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. Striking a perfect balance between youthfulness and maturity, seduction and character, freshness and vinosity, Brut Premier is a champagne that is harmonious and structured, elegant and lively, with a unique exuberance. Its structured texture, richness, and length are distinctly winey. It is a full, complex wine that is both rich and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note\u003c\/em\u003e: This item comes from our private cellar. Please allow 2 extra days for shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful presentation of impeccably ripe fruit of intricate balance and abundant appeal: a dependable bargain in the non-vintage champagne stakes. It's on the rise in its new, dedicated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 2009 base, Brut Premier reserves came from a solera, in Jean-Baptiste Lecaillons view, lacking focus and 'showing too much character of having been made in the cellar.' The solera is now no more, bringing greater focus, more precise mineral articulation and greater emphasis on ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage was sensibly dropped from 10-11g\/L to 9.5 g\/L. The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $70.30 (?)
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If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening 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 win 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-31T16:06:03+10:00","created_at":"2020-08-31T15:58:31+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["375","Brut","Brut Rosé","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Half Bottle","Mini","Negociant-Manipulant","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Rosé","Size: 375ml","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7495,"price_min":7495,"price_max":7495,"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":32986088702061,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":11,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Rose-Half-Bottle-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1634172922"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Rose-Half-Bottle-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1634172922","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Rose-Half-Bottle-Emperor-Champagne","id":20768457621613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Rose-Half-Bottle-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1634172922"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Rose-Half-Bottle-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1634172922","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Elegant, classy and sophisticated Chardonnay-dominant rosé \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A highly regarded rosé champagne around the world that is savoury and fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Smaller format (375ml) perfect when a glass or two will do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is at the lighter end of the spectrum when it comes to rosé due to the small addition of red wine. Billecart-Salmon have been advocates for rosé and have defined this genre of champagne which leans towards the savoury side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are aromas of pink grapefruit, citrus and delicate rosehip. The palate is light, playful with a creamy texture. If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. 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