Champagne R. Pouillon
One of the best producers we've seen this year. The Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. The estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be reincorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.Fabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions.
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Brut Reserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $113.05 (?)
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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Rosé Brut Premier Cru
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon 'Les Valnons' Vintage '12
Extra Brut
2012
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $236.55 (?)
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This is a striking wine with plenty of depth and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Extremely limited stock. -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic practice | 10\u003cspan\u003e0% neutral barrique | Residual 2\u003c\/span\u003e g\/l | \u003clabel\u003eElevage:\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e18 months neutral barrique before bottling\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be incorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Les Terres Froides Premier Cru Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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The soil here is more chalk than clay which can be found closer to the village, and the cool microclimate is perfect for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinified in barrel and enameled steel vats. Uses Solera ageing in his reserve wines for extra depth. 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James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. 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Notes of red and green apple, silky texture and some wet stone to finish. Fabrice's Blanc de Blancs has always come from the Terres Froides parcel in the village of Tauxièrres-Mutry in Montagne de Reims, and along with Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Vallée, these are the only two villages with a 99% rating, just missing 1 point for Grand Cru status!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice has a half a hectare in this parcel which is a lieu dit of Les Fourches, south-west of the village, closer to Tours-sur-Marne. It has a north exposition and a cool to cold microclimate with risk of spring frost. 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James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. 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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Rosé Brut Premier Cru Magnum 1.5L
Rosé
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $274.55 (?)
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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Brut Reserve Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $217.55 (?)
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Leading on to the palate, warming, generous, full-bodied with excellent depth of flavour. \u003c\/span\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. Think Philipponnat Royale Reserve or Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve and you are in the same sort of territory. 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\u003e60% from the 2015 Vintage and 40% reserve wine, hence the name. 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Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a richer, warmer style of champagne it can quite comfortably handle a wide selection of canapes. Our preferred choice though would see it with some Korean Fried Chicken, smokey chipotle sauce and some fries for good measure. If you prefer healthier eating, try having the chicken grilled a la portuguese style, with some fragrant rice. A Crab or Lobster roll wouldn't be bad either. 👌🏼 \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-02-07T10:54:18+11:00","created_at":"2020-02-07T10:54:18+11:00","vendor":"R. 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On the nose, we have citrus, orange, creme caramel, honey on toast, roasted pineapple. Leading on to the palate, warming, generous, full-bodied with excellent depth of flavour. \u003c\/span\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. Think Philipponnat Royale Reserve or Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve and you are in the same sort of territory. 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\u003e60% from the 2015 Vintage and 40% reserve wine, hence the name. All reserve wines are aged in large foudres, in a perpetual solera form.\u003cbr\u003eDisg: Dec 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. The estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be reincorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a richer, warmer style of champagne it can quite comfortably handle a wide selection of canapes. Our preferred choice though would see it with some Korean Fried Chicken, smokey chipotle sauce and some fries for good measure. If you prefer healthier eating, try having the chicken grilled a la portuguese style, with some fragrant rice. A Crab or Lobster roll wouldn't be bad either. 👌🏼 \u003c\/p\u003e"}
R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon 'Les Blanchiens' Vintage '12
Extra Brut
2012
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $236.55 (?)
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R. Pouillon et Fils
R. Pouillon Les Terres Froides Premier Cru Extra Brut Magnum 1.5L
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $274.55 (?)
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Notes of red and green apple, silky texture and some wet stone to finish. Fabrice's Blanc de Blancs has always come from the Terres Froides parcel in the village of Tauxièrres-Mutry in Montagne de Reims, and along with Mareuil-sur-Aÿ in the Marne Vallée, these are the only two villages with a 99% rating, just missing 1 point for Grand Cru status!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrice has a half a hectare in this parcel which is a lieu dit of Les Fourches, south-west of the village, closer to Tours-sur-Marne. It has a north exposition and a cool to cold microclimate with risk of spring frost. The soil here is more chalk than clay which can be found closer to the village, and the cool microclimate is perfect for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinified in barrel and enameled steel vats. Reserve wines aged in oak casks | \u003c\/span\u003e100% Chardonnay | Base vintage 2014 + 35% Reserve wines | Dosage 3.5g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pouillon family has been growing grapes in the region for over a century, but it wasn’t until 1947 when Fabrice’s grandfather, Roger Pouillon, decided to produce wine from his holdings along with the help of his wife, Bernadette, and his uncle, Louis Baulant, a well-known winemaker and consultant in the region. The estate continued to grow over succeeding decades as grape contracts expired allowing the family terroirs to be reincorporated into the Pouillon estate. James Pouillon, Fabrice’s father, joined the firm in 1964 and modernized the cellar by adding enamel-lined tanks and gyropalletes. Fabrice joined his father in 1998 after finishing degrees in both business and oenology school, and he has taken the winery in an exciting new direction. Working in the grand cru of Aÿ and throughout the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims, Fabrice is crafting articulate, expressive, terroir-driven wines that are vibrantly aromatic and intricate on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrice Pouillon is dedicated to the vitality, energy and health of his vineyards. In 2003, he began the work of conversion to organic viticulture and today he incorporates biodynamic principles into his work including compost management, spraying herbal “teas” and applying 500 and 501 treatments. He currently uses only organic compounds for fertilizer, pheromone confusion to ward off pests, cover crops to restore nutrients in the soil and plows alternating rows to keep vine competition and soil aeration consistent despite varied growing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}