Emperor's Alternatives to Ruinart
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is possibly the most sought after Champagne in recent memory. People can’t get enough of it. As soon as we receive a small allocation of the golden cuvée, we sell out in a matter of minutes.
So what exactly makes Ruinart Blanc de Blancs so special? Chardonnay is at the very soul of Ruinart. The grape variety, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, is at the heart of all Ruinart cuvées.
The combination of limited stock availability, price, pedigree, packaging (hello second skin) and most importantly palette, fuse together to create one of the most exciting and delicious champagnes to exist.
Alas, everyone’s favourite champagne is no longer available in Australia - and won’t be for some time. We wish we could say that Ruinart Blanc de Blancs will be back in a few months, but it's more likely to be YEARS!
It’s time to stop begging us for Ruinart and move on to something of equal prestige, some might even say more delicious and awe-inspiring. (I know, is that even possible? The answer is yes!)
So what exactly makes Ruinart Blanc de Blancs so special? Chardonnay is at the very soul of Ruinart. The grape variety, mainly harvested from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, is at the heart of all Ruinart cuvées.
The combination of limited stock availability, price, pedigree, packaging (hello second skin) and most importantly palette, fuse together to create one of the most exciting and delicious champagnes to exist.
Alas, everyone’s favourite champagne is no longer available in Australia - and won’t be for some time. We wish we could say that Ruinart Blanc de Blancs will be back in a few months, but it's more likely to be YEARS!
It’s time to stop begging us for Ruinart and move on to something of equal prestige, some might even say more delicious and awe-inspiring. (I know, is that even possible? The answer is yes!)
Frerejean Frères
Frerejean Frères Blanc de blancs Premier Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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Gosset
Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
Club Price $156.75 (?)
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Although the floral and citrus characters are what will strike you first about this cuvée, you will remember the glorious minerality and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estructure pulled together with a lovely driving line of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The House \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the oldest brands in the region, Gosset has been making wine in Champagne since the early 1500’s, well before Dom Perignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into the wine in 1668. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house started out making still red wines in the former winemaking capital of Champagne, Aÿ and for many years resisted the sweeping sensation of making sparkling wine. The house to this day is focused on making it wine first before a champagne. This is in direct contrast to other houses that make acidic base wines purely for the purpose of making champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key winemaking techniques is the absence of malolactic fermentation. This preserves the pristine nature of the fruit and highlights its lively acidity and bracing energy. The wines therefore, benefit from an extended time in the cellar to gain their full potential. They would certainly have the potential to develop in yours. We have been impressed by all the cuvées, which recently arrived in Australia (September 2017) and the Grande Reserve Brut is an outstanding entry level champagne for a classy producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with fresh scallops accompanied by a lemon butter sauce but keep the lemon high in the mix to retain some tang which will partner up beautiful with the clean acid and tangy citrus drive of the cuvee. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Gosset house style of refined minerality and thrilling malic acidity shine in its blanc de blancs. Youthful purity and focus of lemon and beurre bosc pear highlight a primary style, with lees age tactically deployed to create creamy texture without malolactic fermentation. The tension of driving malic acidity and fine chalk minerality creates a seamless finish with the potential to hold its freshness for many years yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subtle dry-extract dustiness on the finish is but a faint hint of the challenging 2011 season, an impressive result, though Mareigner pointed out that the vintage was stronger for chardonnay than black grapes. It holds excellent harmony and poise on the finish, with fruit, minerality, dosage and malic acidity intricately entwined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100 - Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Henriot
Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Club Price $128.25 (?)
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Lovely, fresh and quite delicious length on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house sources from a mixture of grand and premier cru villages within Les Mesnil-Sur Oger, Chouilly, Avize, as well as other great villages like Vertus; Ville-Dommange and Trepail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer Chef de Caves, Laurent Fresnet presented the Blanc de Blancs in 2017 at an Australian industry tasting along with his range. This stood out along with the vintage Rosé as the pick of the bunch. The interesting point here is Laurent’s use of multiple vineyard regions and villages to create a true Blanc de Blancs of Champagne as a whole instead of just one area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis choice of language is interesting too and he describes each areas with distinct flavour profiles, characters even. In reference to above these provide “white peach and stone fruit characters” with Sezanne; Montgueux and Vitry, being further south and east respectively, “bring more of the pink grapefruit, exotic flowers, mango and coconut” to the party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs been aged between 4-5 years on lees, which integrates these villages well, provides mineral presence and an ever-so-soft creamy palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in Champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. After his father’s untimely death in 1957, Joseph Henriot officially took over the reins of the House in 1962. He became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. They aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the Brut Souverain, they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeared scallops with mandarin segments for pure simplicity or perhaps f\u003c\/span\u003ereshly caught sole with slightly salted butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 The Drinks Business - Gold Medal - \"A wonderful pure Chardonnay fizz with creamy cappuccino characters, along with roasted nuts and a long, refreshing lemon-zest finish. A benchmark non-vintage blanc de blancs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - \"A bright, medium-straw hue herals a cuvée that strikes a compelling accord between the radian lemon and white peach definition of the Côte des Blancs and the honeyed, nougat and biscuity appeal of long lees maturity and a touch of compelling stuck-flint reductive complexity. Age builds a wonderfully creamy moutfeel, while emphasising the fina chalk mineral texture of great terroirs.\" \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T10:59:30+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T11:00:55+10:00","vendor":"Henriot","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de blancs","Brut","chardonnay-dominant","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Coconut","Taste: Exotic flowers","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":13500,"price_min":13500,"price_max":13500,"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":737229537308,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HENRIOT_BDB_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4538787561581,"product_id":63491178524,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-28T17:43:22+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-28T17:43:22+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202","variant_ids":[737229537308]},"available":true,"name":"Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3284890615118","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1403622031469,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1403622031469,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Blanc-de-blancs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336202","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- The cornerstone of Henriot’s signature style showcasing minerality and complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An exciting producer with an excellent range of wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Chardonnay, 4 to 5 years ageing and 40% reserve wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially lively, generous and powerful on the palate. The hint of fresh lemon lingers and dissolves into butter-laced brioche notes, extended further by quince paste and acacia honey. Lovely, fresh and quite delicious length on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house sources from a mixture of grand and premier cru villages within Les Mesnil-Sur Oger, Chouilly, Avize, as well as other great villages like Vertus; Ville-Dommange and Trepail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer Chef de Caves, Laurent Fresnet presented the Blanc de Blancs in 2017 at an Australian industry tasting along with his range. This stood out along with the vintage Rosé as the pick of the bunch. The interesting point here is Laurent’s use of multiple vineyard regions and villages to create a true Blanc de Blancs of Champagne as a whole instead of just one area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis choice of language is interesting too and he describes each areas with distinct flavour profiles, characters even. In reference to above these provide “white peach and stone fruit characters” with Sezanne; Montgueux and Vitry, being further south and east respectively, “bring more of the pink grapefruit, exotic flowers, mango and coconut” to the party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs been aged between 4-5 years on lees, which integrates these villages well, provides mineral presence and an ever-so-soft creamy palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in Champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. After his father’s untimely death in 1957, Joseph Henriot officially took over the reins of the House in 1962. He became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. They aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the Brut Souverain, they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeared scallops with mandarin segments for pure simplicity or perhaps f\u003c\/span\u003ereshly caught sole with slightly salted butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 The Drinks Business - Gold Medal - \"A wonderful pure Chardonnay fizz with creamy cappuccino characters, along with roasted nuts and a long, refreshing lemon-zest finish. A benchmark non-vintage blanc de blancs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - \"A bright, medium-straw hue herals a cuvée that strikes a compelling accord between the radian lemon and white peach definition of the Côte des Blancs and the honeyed, nougat and biscuity appeal of long lees maturity and a touch of compelling stuck-flint reductive complexity. Age builds a wonderfully creamy moutfeel, while emphasising the fina chalk mineral texture of great terroirs.\" \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa 'Avec Le Temps' Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $94.05 (?)
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Perrier Jouet
Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs Eco Gift Box
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Epernay
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Featuring a minimalist design, the gift box reduces impact on the environment through a 30% weight reduction compared to previous gift boxes and the use of a single material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier, who added the maiden name of his wife, Adele Jouët, to create the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in the heart of Épernay, Perrier-Jouët quickly began to build an international following from its success in exporting to foreign markets. Early entry to the UK (1815) meant that by 1847 exports represented nearly ninety per cent of House sales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis European success allowed the family to increase their vineyard holdings, hand-picking land in the grand cru villages of Aÿ, Avize, Cramant, Mailly. 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Made from 100% natural fibers and using ink and glue free from mineral oils, the gift box is fully recyclable. Featuring a minimalist design, the gift box reduces impact on the environment through a 30% weight reduction compared to previous gift boxes and the use of a single material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier, who added the maiden name of his wife, Adele Jouët, to create the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in the heart of Épernay, Perrier-Jouët quickly began to build an international following from its success in exporting to foreign markets. 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Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Reims
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2014 Champagne
Prestige
2014
Reims
Club Price $127.30 (?)
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A predominantly saline character overlays flavours of citrus fruit (orange), harvest (almond, wheat) and Madagascan vanilla. The soft, melting bubbles give way to a limestone freshness, revealing an end-palate that seems light and powdery at first, but which surprises us with a real acceleration on the finish created by its elegant tannins and roasted spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs 2014 cuvée was drawn off at low pressure in order to create a rounder and smoother effervescence. 23% of the wine was vinified in oak casks. Bottle-aged for 5 years and then left to rest for a further 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. 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The soft, melting bubbles give way to a limestone freshness, revealing an end-palate that seems light and powdery at first, but which surprises us with a real acceleration on the finish created by its elegant tannins and roasted spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs 2014 cuvée was drawn off at low pressure in order to create a rounder and smoother effervescence. 23% of the wine was vinified in oak casks. Bottle-aged for 5 years and then left to rest for a further 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Grand Blanc '13
Blanc de Blancs
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $137.75 (?)
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The finish is mineral and retains wonderful freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged from seven to nine years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended aging on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. An elegant wine that preserves a balance between freshness, floral aromas and vinosity. Extra brut dosage (4.25 g\/litre) to preserve its original purity and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry-level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malolactic fermentation whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Carefully blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an aperitif. An excellent accompaniment to fish and shellfish (prawns and lobster, whether poached or served with white butter sauce).\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Grand Blanc '10
Blanc de Blancs
2010
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $137.75 (?)
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