Bereche et Fils
Bérêche et Fils Brut Reserve NV
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $93.10 (?)
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For this wine they use a third each of variety chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier with 30% reserve wine coming from solera. This is a perpetual reserve going back to 1985 and includes every vintage from then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir production method includes, natural fermentation using wild yeasts, non-malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, aged on lees in barrel before going into bottle and the cellar for 24 months to age further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche (pictured) has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. A small parcel is also found in Trépail, in the eastern Montagne de Reims. Most recently, the estate has acquired its first grand cru vineyard in 2012, a tiny, 15-are parcel in the village of Mailly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards are planted with roughly equal parts of the three varieties, and viticulture is decidedly natural, in the contemporary sense—Bérêche completely stopped using chemical herbicides in 2004 and has planted cover crops in all of the vineyards, and since 2007 a portion of the vineyard has been converted to biodynamics. 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It’s ample in body, its creamy notes of stone fruits, orange citrus and green apple underlined by stony minerality, and it finishes with excellent length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Bérêche’s Brut Réserve is always a solid buy, this version is particularly compelling.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two brothers Raphael and Vincent Bérêche who have taken over the family estate. For this wine they use a third each of variety chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier with 30% reserve wine coming from solera. This is a perpetual reserve going back to 1985 and includes every vintage from then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir production method includes, natural fermentation using wild yeasts, non-malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, aged on lees in barrel before going into bottle and the cellar for 24 months to age further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche (pictured) has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. A small parcel is also found in Trépail, in the eastern Montagne de Reims. Most recently, the estate has acquired its first grand cru vineyard in 2012, a tiny, 15-are parcel in the village of Mailly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards are planted with roughly equal parts of the three varieties, and viticulture is decidedly natural, in the contemporary sense—Bérêche completely stopped using chemical herbicides in 2004 and has planted cover crops in all of the vineyards, and since 2007 a portion of the vineyard has been converted to biodynamics. Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée
Extra Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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This is an impressive non-vintage champagne with exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. They were also the first house to publish disgorgement dates on the back label, giving the consumer valuable information on how fresh the wine is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously impressive cuvee and will also impress your guests - connoisseurs of wine or not. It has richness and structure and would be versatile with medium to more full bodied dishes. 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Straw-yellow in colour with a very fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few moments in the glass, this becomes more luscious and prominent with swirls of raspberry, strawberry and layered with almond cream and freshly baked pastry. The palate is as the nose would suggest, voluptuous and rich. This is an impressive non-vintage champagne with exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. 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De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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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. 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Devaux
Devaux Cuvée D Aged 5 years
Brut
NV
Côte des Bar
Club Price $78.85 (?)
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Approximately 100 hectares of their huge land holding is dedicated to making the house champagne of Devaux, with the remaining fruit sold to other producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis champagne is a fabulous start if you are taking the first step to move away from the grand-marque, big-brands that you have bought for many years. They are a well produced range of wines which will totally satisfy you and your guests at your next soiree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eThere is real power in the pinot coming from the Côte des Bar, which can handle some richer and more exotic flavours. 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All the pinot noir is proudly sourced from the Côte des Bar comprising 60% of the blend, with the balance being chardonnay and no meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has spent 5 years in the cellar in addition to the very rich addition of solera aged reserve wines at 40% spanning 2002-2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect soft, round and plush pinot flavours with less acidity than say a blanc de blancs, but more body and depth. Fruits here are red fig, stewed apple and caramel notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFounded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux, the house was then managed by three inspiring women who led the family winery with remarkable energy and talent in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDevaux is located in a village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e known as Hameau de Villeneuve the far south of Champagne in an area known as the Côte des Bar\u003c\/span\u003e, where big luscious pinot noir fruit is the hero. Approximately 100 hectares of their huge land holding is dedicated to making the house champagne of Devaux, with the remaining fruit sold to other producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis champagne is a fabulous start if you are taking the first step to move away from the grand-marque, big-brands that you have bought for many years. They are a well produced range of wines which will totally satisfy you and your guests at your next soiree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eThere is real power in the pinot coming from the Côte des Bar, which can handle some richer and more exotic flavours. Try Middle Eastern spiced duck liver paté with pomegranate and fresh fig.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Laherte Freres
Laherte Freres Rosé de Meunier
Rosé
Chavot
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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Follow this up with a gentle grip or bite from the tannin and you have an ultra dry rosé with plenty of fruit, freshness and drive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exciting family estate is located in the south of Champagne in the small village of Chavot - a village that rarely receives fan-fare but it has a worthy grower producing fascinating cuvees in its midst. The 10 hectares of land farmed by the Laherte family are biodynamic and organic with the exception of two parcels which are located further afield in the Cote de Blancs and the Valley De La Marne. Young \u003cspan\u003eAurèlien\u003c\/span\u003e is the youngest generation of the house is and impressive young winemaker who is working in great partnership \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As this wine has plenty of tannic energy and juicy red fruits, we would suggest going for something like a tuna tartare with chunks of fresh watermelon, olive oil and mint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2020-06-24T08:20:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:43+10:00","vendor":"Laherte Freres","type":"Rosé","tags":["Club wines","Grower","Region: Chavot","Rosé","Rosé Saignée","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Blood Orange","Taste: Cranberry","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Saignee","valentine"],"price":10495,"price_min":10495,"price_max":10495,"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":738498674716,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_FRERES_ROSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4454828245101,"product_id":63572770844,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-22T10:37:44+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-22T10:37:50+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270","variant_ids":[738498674716]},"available":true,"name":"Laherte Freres Rosé de Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1341204955245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1550792270","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1341204955245,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Laherte-Freres-Rose-De-Meunier-Extra-Brut.jpg?v=1569158991","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Aurelien Laherte is the young talent behind this wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This unique rosé using 100% meunier and made using three different methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Tuna Tartare, Watermelon, Mint and Olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 10% meunier in a red wine, 30% saignée or macerated grapes and the balance being barrel-ageing white meunier wine. 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Laurent-Perrier
Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Tours-Sur-Marne
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-03-06T17:24:56+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:44:50+10:00","vendor":"Laurent-Perrier","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Brut nature","Club wines","Extra Brut","Region: Tours-Sur-Marne","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Flint","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: white peach","Ultra brut","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":10495,"price_min":10495,"price_max":10495,"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":739036299292,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_PERRIER_ULTRA_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588722331757,"product_id":63609995292,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:29+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:49+10:00","alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","variant_ids":[739036299292]},"available":true,"name":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3258438420003","featured_media":{"alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817184964717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817184964717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057097","width":540}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. 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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Les Vignes de la Vallée
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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Dehours & Fils
Dehours et Fils 'Oeil de Perdrix' Rose
Rosé
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $113.05 (?)
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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet 'Vignes de Vrigny' Premier Cru
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $158.65 (?)
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Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. 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They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and enjoyable food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Egly\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé
Rosé
NV
Avize
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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The majority of this wine is as you might have guessed, chardonnay sourced from Avize, Grauves and Cuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of De Sousa wines are certified \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to be the exclusive import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 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. 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This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to be the exclusive import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 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. 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Olivier Horiot
Olivier Horiot Metisse Blancs et Noirs
Extra Brut
NV
Les Riceys
Club Price $89.30 (?)
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Likewise with the chalky minerality. Reminds me a lot of the Marie-Courtin cuvées that see some dosage. Great now, but could stand some time in the cellar for sure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cem\u003eHead Sommelier, Aureole NYC \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Pinot noir, 20% Pinot blanc with Organic and Biodynamic vineyard regime (although not certified). Base year is 2014 of which has spent 15 months in Oak barriques plus the addition of 20% reserve wine. Dosage is 2 g\/l and very low sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillages: En Barmont, Les Escharere, La Forêt. Les Prémalins \u0026amp; En Valingrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the southern-most part of the Champagne region, the Côte des Bar in the Aube department, there is the town of Les Riceys, where the slopes are blessed with the portlandian formation of Kimmeridgian chalk, that same great material that is the foundation of the finest Chablis and Sancerre. Except here the idea was to plant Pinot Noir on these chalky slopes, do a long maceration, often using whole bunches, and then age it at least years before its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivier Horiot took over the estate of his father Serge in 1999; though it bares his name due to inheritance, his wife Marie is essential to day-to-day operations and runs the cellar. They immediately started using organic and some biodynamic practices, as well as highlighting specific parcels in the effort of being more terroir-focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it is high in Pinot noir and an Extra Brut in dryness, it would most likely pair well with game like Duck, Goose and Turkey via Roasting tray. Throw in some vegetables like Beetroot, pumpkin and butternut squash for added earthy appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-10-31T20:09:38+11:00","created_at":"2018-08-16T20:39:56+10:00","vendor":"Olivier Horiot","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Club wines","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Les Riceys","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Nashi Pear","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stone","Year: NV"],"price":9499,"price_min":9499,"price_max":9499,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12949841510509,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"OLIVIER_METISSE_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Olivier Horiot Metisse Blancs et Noirs","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9499,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Olivier-Horiot-Metisse-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1534416001"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Olivier-Horiot-Metisse-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1534416001","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1120391757933,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Olivier-Horiot-Metisse-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569115626"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Olivier-Horiot-Metisse-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569115626","width":540}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWhat struck us about this cuvee is its richness coupled with freshness and the play between orchard and yellow fruit. The addition of pinot blanc elevates the wine and provides a minerality that is akin to a ‘stony’ or ‘earthy’ sensation. After the nose settled down, the fruit profile started to show some nashi pear, yellow grapefruit and spice. The palate remained uber dry and mouth puckeringly good..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Meticulous farming meets meticulous winemaking. Very much on the ripe side, with little oxidation, and just enough dosage to stop it from being hollow (2g\/l). Lots of zesty fruit aromas (cherry, white apricot, white raspberry) with a sprinkling of varietal spice from the PN (cinnamon dust, candied rhubarb and rose). Brioche-y autolysis notes are present, but ride behind the fruit. Likewise with the chalky minerality. Reminds me a lot of the Marie-Courtin cuvées that see some dosage. Great now, but could stand some time in the cellar for sure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cem\u003eHead Sommelier, Aureole NYC \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Pinot noir, 20% Pinot blanc with Organic and Biodynamic vineyard regime (although not certified). Base year is 2014 of which has spent 15 months in Oak barriques plus the addition of 20% reserve wine. Dosage is 2 g\/l and very low sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVillages: En Barmont, Les Escharere, La Forêt. Les Prémalins \u0026amp; En Valingrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the southern-most part of the Champagne region, the Côte des Bar in the Aube department, there is the town of Les Riceys, where the slopes are blessed with the portlandian formation of Kimmeridgian chalk, that same great material that is the foundation of the finest Chablis and Sancerre. Except here the idea was to plant Pinot Noir on these chalky slopes, do a long maceration, often using whole bunches, and then age it at least years before its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivier Horiot took over the estate of his father Serge in 1999; though it bares his name due to inheritance, his wife Marie is essential to day-to-day operations and runs the cellar. They immediately started using organic and some biodynamic practices, as well as highlighting specific parcels in the effort of being more terroir-focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it is high in Pinot noir and an Extra Brut in dryness, it would most likely pair well with game like Duck, Goose and Turkey via Roasting tray. Throw in some vegetables like Beetroot, pumpkin and butternut squash for added earthy appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Drappier
Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur)
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Urville
Club Price $110.20 (?)
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Made with 100% pinot noir with Zero dosage, this will dazzle you tastebuds and show you a whole new side to champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe nose is very fresh with notes of nashi pear, lemon juice and hazelnuts. Uber dry on the tongue with a its stony-mineral bursting with life. It will awaken enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new a new sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you ever get that friend that have low tolerance to sulfur then we recommended this for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T22:01:55+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-14T21:45:48+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Club wines","Exclusive","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Urville","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pear","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":11699,"price_min":11699,"price_max":11699,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13832037564525,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_SANS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4269513900141,"product_id":1488098492525,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-14T22:00:39+11:00","updated_at":"2019-03-29T18:10:27+11:00","alt":null,"width":460,"height":730,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427","variant_ids":[13832037564525]},"available":true,"name":"Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11699,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":32,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3469380010028","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1264770547821,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"width":460,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1553843427","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1264770547821,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"width":460,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039"},"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":730,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/drappier-brut-nature-sans-soufre-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1569143039","width":460}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One of the oldest and most prominent houses in Champagne with little to no sulphur across the range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Made using 100% pinot noir with Zero Dosage (sugar) and Zero sulphur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with seared Pork cutlets, celeriac purèe and spiced carrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCould this be your first sulfur free champagne? The Drappier house have always been at the forefront of winemaking and it is our great pleasure to present this unique and excellent cuvée. Made with 100% pinot noir with Zero dosage, this will dazzle you tastebuds and show you a whole new side to champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe nose is very fresh with notes of nashi pear, lemon juice and hazelnuts. Uber dry on the tongue with a its stony-mineral bursting with life. It will awaken enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new a new sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you ever get that friend that have low tolerance to sulfur then we recommended this for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Brimoncourt
Brimoncourt Extra Brut
Extra Brut
Aÿ
Club Price $94.05 (?)
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Maybe just particularly ripe grapes? Very appetising. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/20\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's not to love about this young house? Led by a dynamic and adventurous gentleman by the name of Alexandre Cornot. Brimoncourt has associated themselves with the Regency era (1795-1837) which is defined by elegance, sophistication, flair, dapper gents, fine ladies and ultimately, fun. 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What the hell are we talking about? It is quite literally the expression of its tangible qualities on the tongue: fresh, tangy, creamy and chalky. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright flavours of grapefruit, lemon zest, hazelnut and fresh (green) almonds find their way across the palate with ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next wave is the undercurrent of minerality, citrusy-chalk and bristling clean on the finish, lining the mouth for more edgy freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“80% pinot noir, 20% chardonnay from Ay, Bouzy Ambonnay, Cramant, Mesnil and Oger. Dosage is just 2 g\/L. Very nervy, bright nose with good balance considering the low dosage. Not austere at all, though it’s a tad chewy. Pretty flirtatious and I must assume some age compensates for the low dosage – though it tastes extremely fresh. Maybe just particularly ripe grapes? Very appetising. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/20\" Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's not to love about this young house? Led by a dynamic and adventurous gentleman by the name of Alexandre Cornot. Brimoncourt has associated themselves with the Regency era (1795-1837) which is defined by elegance, sophistication, flair, dapper gents, fine ladies and ultimately, fun. Brimoncourt is a great way to introduce your friends and family to a new era of champagne, one that speaks of style, independence and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
A. Margaine
A. Margaine Cuvée M 'Le Caractère'
Extra Brut
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $108.30 (?)
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It is essentially a multi-vintage wine similar to that of how the Grande Cuvée from Krug or the Grand Siècle from Laurent-Perrier are made, the difference being that this is almost exclusively from one village - Villers-Marmery as opposed to multiple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Brut at 4 g\/l dosage, unfiltered, unfined and farmed using sustainable practices. 90% Chardonnay with 10% Pinot noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\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? 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. On this base, there is also the \u003cstrong\u003epassion of the terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e and the way everyone interprets it.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing mineral-rich and having quite the body and lots of texture, you could partner this with a variety of dishes. Earthy roast potatoes and herb-roasted chicken with steamed green beans would highlight some of the key notes in the wine. Roast Pork, poultry and game would all fit the bill too.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-10T09:44:58+11:00","created_at":"2019-02-08T09:26:22+11:00","vendor":"A. 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Margaine Cuvée M 'Le Caractère' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1322530472045,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/A-Margaine-Cuvee-M-La-Caractere-Premier-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569153936"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/A-Margaine-Cuvee-M-La-Caractere-Premier-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1549749932"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/A-Margaine-Cuvee-M-La-Caractere-Premier-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1549749932","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1322530472045,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/A-Margaine-Cuvee-M-La-Caractere-Premier-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569153936"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/A-Margaine-Cuvee-M-La-Caractere-Premier-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569153936","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A limited release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dry champagne - Extra-brut style (low dosage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Chardonnay dominant (90%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus, mineral-plasticine nose, fresh coconut, fresh almond with slight herbal edge to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lively, tangy palate leading into minerals that etch themselves onto the tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay is in full effect from the Villers Marmery region, showing some rusticity, scrumpy cider-like tones with earthy chewiness and great expression of terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long and juicy and after 5-10 minutes being open the palate softens some more, opening up to some creaminess and real elegant texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a real charmer of a wine, you have been warned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing 100% reserve wine, this has been sourced from a solera going back to 2002 with every vintage since then added to it. It is essentially a multi-vintage wine similar to that of how the Grande Cuvée from Krug or the Grand Siècle from Laurent-Perrier are made, the difference being that this is almost exclusively from one village - Villers-Marmery as opposed to multiple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra Brut at 4 g\/l dosage, unfiltered, unfined and farmed using sustainable practices. 90% Chardonnay with 10% Pinot noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\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? 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. On this base, there is also the \u003cstrong\u003epassion of the terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e and the way everyone interprets it.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing mineral-rich and having quite the body and lots of texture, you could partner this with a variety of dishes. Earthy roast potatoes and herb-roasted chicken with steamed green beans would highlight some of the key notes in the wine. Roast Pork, poultry and game would all fit the bill too.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Nicolas Maillart
Nicolas Maillart Extra Brut
Extra Brut
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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Pinot noir is 55% with chardonnay being 45%. Disgorged 07\/2017. Organic vineyard practices in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Nicolas Maillart took over his family's estate in 2003, such as the Platine non-vintage Brut, a blend based heavily on Pinot Noir. It's high percentage of Reserve wine contributes to its complexity, and a portion of oak-fermented wine increases its breadth and dimension.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne house Nicolas Maillart began with their ancestors growing vines in 1753 in the neighbouring village of Chamery. Nicolas, who returned in 2003 after completing his studies in engineering and oenology has taken over and is currently the ninth generation of Maillart. He is perpetuating an almost three hundred year-old tradition and maintains the house philosophy of bringing out the full potential of the Champagne terroirs in all their wines. One of the first actions he took was to \u003c\/span\u003eoverhaul the entire operation in both the vineyards and cellars, eliminating chemical pesticides and herbicides, ploughing his vines, and installing a new press and other vinification equipment. Since then, he has been making refined, richly textured Champagnes. Since 2009, the Maillart's committed themselves to a little more respect for the environment by building 130 square meters of photovoltaic panels which offsets their carbon emissions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaillart has vines only in the Premier and Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims. The vines are well-established, mostly planted halfway up the hillside an ideally located for producing excellent quality wines. In keeping with the region’s typicity, the vineyards contain a high proportion of Pinot Noir vines (75%) together with Chardonnay, the Pinot Noir providing power and substance to complement the finesse of the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing by the ease of character, surprisingly refreshing yet well-defined structure, I feel this would work well with some Pad Thai with fresh herbs, prawns, peanut, bean shoots and some of those other umami\/soy flavours. Hold the chilli and enjoy the simplicity of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-26T10:33:10+11:00","created_at":"2019-02-10T19:02:41+11:00","vendor":"Nicolas Maillart","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Non Vintage","Premier Cru","Sustainable","Taste: Mandarin","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Vanilla","Taste: White Peach"],"price":10499,"price_min":10499,"price_max":10499,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":14096960192621,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MAILLART_EXTRA_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Nicolas Maillart Extra Brut","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":10499,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Nicolas-Maillart-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1549785942"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Nicolas-Maillart-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1549785942","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1323067441261,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Nicolas-Maillart-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569154053"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Nicolas-Maillart-Extra-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569154053","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe love the aromatic nose of white peach, soft summer strawberry, vanilla cream and even a little mandarin juiciness to add to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance on the palate, evidence of a little oak provides some toasty\/brioche-like notes and then we see Williams pear and the subtler star fruit. More than anything, we are thoroughly enjoying the tension in the acid profile amidst the softness of the palate structure from at least 5 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegance, suppleness and refinement all wrapped up in a very easy drinking extra brut. Take no notice of the dosage and dive in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly low dosage at 1 g\/l, with 5 years lees ageing and fruit sourced from Villers-aux-Nœuds, Bouzy and Ecueil. Pinot noir is 55% with chardonnay being 45%. Disgorged 07\/2017. Organic vineyard practices in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Nicolas Maillart took over his family's estate in 2003, such as the Platine non-vintage Brut, a blend based heavily on Pinot Noir. It's high percentage of Reserve wine contributes to its complexity, and a portion of oak-fermented wine increases its breadth and dimension.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne house Nicolas Maillart began with their ancestors growing vines in 1753 in the neighbouring village of Chamery. Nicolas, who returned in 2003 after completing his studies in engineering and oenology has taken over and is currently the ninth generation of Maillart. He is perpetuating an almost three hundred year-old tradition and maintains the house philosophy of bringing out the full potential of the Champagne terroirs in all their wines. One of the first actions he took was to \u003c\/span\u003eoverhaul the entire operation in both the vineyards and cellars, eliminating chemical pesticides and herbicides, ploughing his vines, and installing a new press and other vinification equipment. Since then, he has been making refined, richly textured Champagnes. Since 2009, the Maillart's committed themselves to a little more respect for the environment by building 130 square meters of photovoltaic panels which offsets their carbon emissions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaillart has vines only in the Premier and Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims. The vines are well-established, mostly planted halfway up the hillside an ideally located for producing excellent quality wines. In keeping with the region’s typicity, the vineyards contain a high proportion of Pinot Noir vines (75%) together with Chardonnay, the Pinot Noir providing power and substance to complement the finesse of the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing by the ease of character, surprisingly refreshing yet well-defined structure, I feel this would work well with some Pad Thai with fresh herbs, prawns, peanut, bean shoots and some of those other umami\/soy flavours. Hold the chilli and enjoy the simplicity of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Drappier
Drappier Rosé de Saignée
Rosé
NV
Urville
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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Made in the traditional Saignée or better known as 'maceration-method', so dark in colour, towards coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is full-flavoured, with a little bitter cherry, aperol-like with a clean fruit driven palate. If you like light red wine, this is almost like a Burgundy with bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would suggest having this with some food, see our suggestion below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade using maceration method (Saignée - in french meaning to bleed). Low-pressure presses are used and all the juice is gravity-fed to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMinimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering. 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees. Dosage: 6 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvées, they have a range including a ‘Sulphur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘Blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe love the sheer juiciness and fruit drive in this wine with a little tannic grip, so we thought let's go with a seared tuna steak or any variation of duck you may like.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T21:44:54+11:00","created_at":"2019-04-02T10:18:43+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Rosé","tags":["Club wines","Exclusive","Low Sulphur","Region: Urville","Rosé","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Floral","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Saignee","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Taste: Texture","Taste: wild raspberry","Year: NV"],"price":9299,"price_min":9299,"price_max":9299,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":15262840750189,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4771870539885,"product_id":1603365011565,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-04-02T10:21:13+11:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:26:39+10:00","alt":"Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne","width":565,"height":737,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587727599","variant_ids":[15262840750189]},"available":false,"name":"Drappier Rosé de Saignée - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9299,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3469380630417","featured_media":{"alt":"Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne","id":1580718653549,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"width":565,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569212692"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587727599"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587727599","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne","id":1580718653549,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"width":565,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569212692"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":737,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569212692","width":565}],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- One of the oldest and most prominent houses in Champagne with little to no sulphur across the range \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Made using the maceration method and 100% pinot noir. Dark and juicy red fruits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Pair with seared Tuna steak or aromatic spiced Duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHave you ever heard of the term vinous? Vinosity means to resemble a 'winey' character its entirety. If we are being upfront, so is this wine. Filled with black fruit, wild raspberry and ruby grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis will wake the senses and remind you what good rosé champagne looks like. Made in the traditional Saignée or better known as 'maceration-method', so dark in colour, towards coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is full-flavoured, with a little bitter cherry, aperol-like with a clean fruit driven palate. If you like light red wine, this is almost like a Burgundy with bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would suggest having this with some food, see our suggestion below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade using maceration method (Saignée - in french meaning to bleed). Low-pressure presses are used and all the juice is gravity-fed to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMinimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering. 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees. Dosage: 6 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvées, they have a range including a ‘Sulphur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘Blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe love the sheer juiciness and fruit drive in this wine with a little tannic grip, so we thought let's go with a seared tuna steak or any variation of duck you may like.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis 'Theodorine' Rosé Brut
Rosé
NV
Festigny
Club Price $94.05 (?)
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Great line of acidity with a bright and fresh palate with some delicate grip and a slightly smoky finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eMade up of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir, 10% of which is red wine. All the fruit is sourced exclusively from Michel’s vineyards in Festigny.\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\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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. 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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\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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. 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Delamotte
Delamotte Brut
Brut
NV
Les Mesnil Sur Oger
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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Keep it chilled and serve simply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A cleverly orchestrated reductive edge to the nose, this has a layer of toasted cashew ahead of citrus, peach, spice, fine cherry and raspberry fruits. The palate's nicely crafted to deliver an even and smooth impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed fruit flavors run long and smooth, with some fresh bread dough notes too; nicely yeasty to close. Drink now.\" James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis maison has been the next-door neighbour of the mighty Salon for over 100 years so it made sense that Salon and Delamotte unite their wine making efforts, which they did in 1988. This made sense from many angles. Salon are well-known for making high-end, exclusive and expensive wines that age well and are destined to last decades. 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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. Pinot Noir (45%) and Pinot Meunier (45%) are sourced from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de l’Ardre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-10-03T18:34:54+10:00","created_at":"2019-10-03T18:34:54+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["$100-200","artisan","Brut","Club wines","Grower","New Arrival","Perpetual Solera","Region: Ludes","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Brandy","Taste: Caramel","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Oak Spice","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Rum","Taste: Solera","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Year: NV"],"price":16905,"price_min":16905,"price_max":16905,"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":30352127623277,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE-MEMOIRE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12883520061549,"product_id":4181776105581,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-10-03T20:53:33+10:00","updated_at":"2019-10-03T20:54:08+10:00","alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048","variant_ids":[30352127623277]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Memoire - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16905,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","id":3141194449005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","id":3141194449005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Reserve wine champagne, Uber rare style of champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hyper exotic, rich, decadent style for Dom Perignon, Krug and power champagne lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Earthy, truffle-y style dishes like risotto or croque monsieur with shaved truffle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe open up to wild strawberry, fresh mango plus some apricot and honeycomb swirling an absolute storm. \u003cspan\u003eIt is somewhat difficult to describe this wine without so many adjectives however in this instance we cannot help it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is immediately voluminous, expansive, powerful yet graceful at the same time. 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. Pinot Noir (45%) and Pinot Meunier (45%) are sourced from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de l’Ardre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philippe Fourrier
Philippe Fourrier Pinot blanc
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Baroville
Club Price $93.10 (?)
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Notes of 'juicy-fruit' gum and pineapple showing some more of that tropical note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy only gripe is that with such an interesting and rare variety, does the dosage need to be so high? Either way, it drinks well and suits as an excellent aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe have only fond things to say about the Fourrier family. Fourth generation heirs Mathilde, Julien and Stephanie now run the house on behalf of this passion family whose vineyards are located in the deep south of the Champagne region in the Cote de Bar. Mathilde is familiar with the Australian market and landscape after spending a considerable period of time here in 2016 learning about her market. Young and extremely passionate Julien Fourrier has taken over the wine making reins and is producing some quality cuvees. This is truly a family affair and a great example of a grower champagne from the south who is marking their mark globally. These wines are exceptional good quality and great value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2019-10-03T20:11:59+10:00","created_at":"2019-10-03T20:11:59+10:00","vendor":"Philippe Fourrier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["750ml","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Club wines","Family Owned","Grower","Region: Baroville","Sustainable","Taste: Pineapple","Taste: Pinot Blanc","Taste: Rich","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9899,"price_min":9899,"price_max":9899,"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":30352936009837,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_FOURRIER_PBLANC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12883079692397,"product_id":4181936373869,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-10-03T20:20:12+10:00","updated_at":"2019-10-03T20:20:12+10:00","alt":null,"width":261,"height":755,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012","variant_ids":[30352936009837]},"available":true,"name":"Philippe Fourrier Pinot blanc - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9899,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3521670001793","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":3130195148909,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.346,"height":755,"width":261,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3130195148909,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.346,"height":755,"width":261,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012"},"aspect_ratio":0.346,"height":755,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philippe-Fourrier-pinot-blanc-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570098012","width":261}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A rare 100% Pinot Blanc champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly aromatic, richly textured and suited for those who prefer slightly sweeter champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair it with Honeydew Melon and prosciutto with some toasted ciabatta. Simple, refreshing with enough saltiness to offset the champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Blanc is rarely seen as a mono-varietal in champagne as its home is usually in Alsace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is exotic, lots of floral and honeyed aromas leading to honeydew melon, yellow grapefruit and a combined bakery\/spice like nose similar to that of - Tipsy Cake - Pineapple with bread and butter style pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is light yet showing some weight and a creaminess to the finish. Notes of 'juicy-fruit' gum and pineapple showing some more of that tropical note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy only gripe is that with such an interesting and rare variety, does the dosage need to be so high? Either way, it drinks well and suits as an excellent aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe have only fond things to say about the Fourrier family. Fourth generation heirs Mathilde, Julien and Stephanie now run the house on behalf of this passion family whose vineyards are located in the deep south of the Champagne region in the Cote de Bar. Mathilde is familiar with the Australian market and landscape after spending a considerable period of time here in 2016 learning about her market. Young and extremely passionate Julien Fourrier has taken over the wine making reins and is producing some quality cuvees. This is truly a family affair and a great example of a grower champagne from the south who is marking their mark globally. These wines are exceptional good quality and great value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard Millésimé '06 Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
2006
Reims
Club Price $161.50 (?)
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An elegant Blanc de Blancs…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1476196239788 commentaires\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGault\u0026amp; Millau \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra brut dosage 5g\/l. Aged 9 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. They were also the first house to publish disgorgement dates on the back label, giving the consumer valuable information on how fresh the wine is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and sophisticated from a solid year. Try pairing with a chicken roast dinner, roast potatoes, hearty greens and even a touch of mustard. 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Leave it to open up after a few minutes and a fragrance of candied orange zest will come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and generous palate, with minerality and a harmonious balance of elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1476196211228 commentaires\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Mouth both powerful and delicate, it provided a salivating final. An elegant Blanc de Blancs…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1476196239788 commentaires\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGault\u0026amp; Millau \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra brut dosage 5g\/l. Aged 9 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. They were also the first house to publish disgorgement dates on the back label, giving the consumer valuable information on how fresh the wine is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and sophisticated from a solid year. Try pairing with a chicken roast dinner, roast potatoes, hearty greens and even a touch of mustard. Hold the gravy.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $112.10 (?)
{"id":4519246135405,"title":"Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs","handle":"benoit-lahaye-blanc-de-noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic champagne made from a top grower-producer in Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Later-ripening style so lots of fruit yet plenty of freshness and minerality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with pork or mushroom terrine or prawn tempura with squid ink aioli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vivacious, energetic champagne that shows the power and ripeness of the fruit grown in its south facing vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from pinot noir coming from Bouzy (80%) and the lesser known Tauxières-Mutry (20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit has a deft hand in being able to retain freshness amongst this ripe fruit which provides a sophisticated elegance fervent poise. 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. 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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"}
Charles Collin
Charles Collin Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Cotes des Bar
Club Price $79.80 (?)
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This is reflected in the range with the wines showing purity, expression and finesse. They are a young and dynamic team led by the talented winemaker Guillaume Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe like the idea of chinese influenced Duck, be it Peking or Pancakes. A recent discovery with more mineral driven wines is the humble radish. 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A. Margaine
A. Margaine Special Club Blanc de Blancs '12
Blanc de Blancs
2012
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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