French Wine Tasting - Nick's
Thank you for joining us at our tasting event on Monday 2 March. The following wines are available with our special offer of 5% off when you buy any six, plus you get free shipping as you'll be spending over $200. Use code FRENCHWINE to get your discount.
Offer ends midnight Monday 9 March.
Charles Collin
Charles Collin Brut
Brut
NV
Côte des Bar
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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Charles Collin
Charles Collin Brut Rosé
Rosé
NV
Côte des Bar
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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They produce an excellent range of champagne at their state-of-the-art facility, from their award-winning Brut right through to their Prestige Cuvée – Cuvée Charles, in honour of their founder Charles Collin who was the man behind the grower vision back in the early 50’s.Over 90% of the vineyards are planted with Pinot noir, the remainder being planted with chardonnay. 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\u003cp\u003eSavoury styled rosé, works great with soft white cheese - Chaource (a Cheese from Champagne) is excellent with this. Another option would be grilled prawns with a paella \/ gumbo affair. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay & Avize)
Extra Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $132.05 (?)
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The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2015 \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/05\/16 \u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2019 \u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards organically farmed and are ploughed traditionally by horse. Some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. Full malolactic fermentation is used, with extended lees ageing and ageing of reserve wines in barrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEricks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015 base vintage. 50% Avize chardonnay, 25% Aÿ pinot, 25% Ambonnay pinot, all co-fermented, half in barrels, half in tanks; average vine age 25–30 years; 20% reserves; 5g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2014 vintage review - 92\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to create a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt once crunchy and succulent, it’s led by the red apple fruit of pinot noir and the grapefruit tang of chardonnay, with biscuity character and creamy texture contributed by lees age. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and 2014 lacks the purity and poise of 2012 and 2013, instead concluding with some coffee bean and dusty dryness, reflecting its lesser season. The salty minerality and harmonious acid balance of Avize triumph, lingering long on the finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Drappier
Drappier Millésime Exception 2012
Vintage
2012
Urville
Club Price $117.80 (?)
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In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 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 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\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T22:25:21+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-14T22:02:45+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Kyri's Selection","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Urville","Taste: Almond","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Stone Fruit","Year: 2012"],"price":12495,"price_min":12495,"price_max":12495,"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":13832146747501,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_2012","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Drappier Millésime Exception 2012 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Millesime-Exception-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603342076"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Millesime-Exception-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603342076","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7995160330349,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Millesime-Exception-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603342076"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Millesime-Exception-2012-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603342076","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"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- Coming from the pristine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvest. What are you waiting for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very complex, rich nose revealing hints of fresh ginger, stone fruit and almond. In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 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 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\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfect with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\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. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-26T10:01:42+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:10:40+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Pinot Noir Red Wine","Region: Avize","Rose","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Campari","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Cherry Kernel","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rose petals","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry","Year: NV"],"price":10999,"price_min":10999,"price_max":10999,"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":12519424098413,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_ROSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":34,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3760030290037","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Rose-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930880"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Rose-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930880","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024949489773,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Rose-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930880"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Rose-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930880","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic producer carving out textural and powerful wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made using 92% grand \u0026amp; premier cru chardonnay with 8% pinot noir red wine from Aÿ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with some ocean trout. Salmon blinis are always a firm favourite with this style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow about this soft, red-fruited rosé, flowing on the palate with a creamy-mineral texture, cherry kernel deliciousness and framed by a little tannic grip on the finish. The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% and contributes notes of wild strawberry, anise and some spice. 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. 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Drappier
Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur)
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Urville
Club Price $110.20 (?)
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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":12,"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"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"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}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"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"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-12-02T20:40:47+11:00","created_at":"2019-11-22T13:32:39+11:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Perpetual Solera","Region: Avize","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Saline","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Solera","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":14995,"price_min":14995,"price_max":14995,"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":31363639181421,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_CAUDALIES","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":27,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3016000290010","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024947687533,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Cuvee-des-Caudalies-Grand-Cru-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930832","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Four Grand Cru Villages - Cramant, Les Mesnil, Avize \u0026amp; Oger make this\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rich, intense and highly mineral blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Goes great with Lobster \u0026amp; butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100 per cent Chardonnay from 50-year-old Avize (Grand Cru) vineyards that have been managed biodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is vinified entirely in oak barrels and then aged and assembled via a \"solera method\"; with the final blend now incorporating nine vintages - only the finest vintages are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual term \"Caudalie\" is the name given to de Sousa's top cuvees. The word denotes the persistence of the aromatic expression of a wine on the palate measured in seconds - 1 Caudalie equals approximately 1 second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning wine, highly complex as you would expect from a wine made this way, with piercing intensity and great length. Once it settles, it will show a rich texture and layers of pastry, ground nuts, vanilla and citrus flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of tremendous concentration and a chalky, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast. \" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18.7\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Champagne De Sousa produces this exceptional organic and biodynamic cuvée, 100% Chardonnay with 50% of the wine from a perpetual reserve. “An artistic champagne, with a tribute to the complexity”, between stone fruits and cooked yellow fruits, mixed with a deep and savoury ginger stock and liquorice. On the palate, an elegant texture with a fine mousse, a well-balanced champagne between acidity and sugar, with a long chalky final.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vins Magazine review - December 2019 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Domaine La Rogerie
Domaine La Rogerie 'La Grande Vie' Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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The palate has a lively, linear acidity yet with roundness and complexity as it passes through. Overall a clean, creamy and mineral-driven wine with tonnes of expression and terroir-focus.\" Kyri Christodoulou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tirage took place in April 2014 and the wine rested on its yeasts for 48 months. This authentic Champagne Blanc de Blancs has a low sugar dosage (Extra Brut 6g\/l).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Cuvée is presented in 6 different bottles, designed by the artist and friend Nicolas Maitrot, to celebrate life in 6 different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Champagne was disgorged in December 2017 for only 498 bottles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our most recent shipment does not come in a special edition box, but the cap foiling is themed accordingly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 1 - \u003cstrong\u003eEdition \"Mars\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all this incredible ageing and power, there is little need to cover it up with sugar, hence the low dosage of 5 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboutique champagne house, created in 2016 by young married couple Justine and François Petit-Boxter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e still produces only around 1000 bottles a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are proud to introduce this boutique producer exclusive to Emperor - Domaine La Rogerie who are based in Avize. This husband and wife team François and Justine are leading the charge with their family's estate - \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Petit Boxler \u003c\/strong\u003efounded in 2016. Both coming from a family of vignerons: François's grandparents bought their vineyards in Avize in the 1940s' and up to 2015 have been selling their wines, whereas Justine's family were established back in 1640 in the town of Niedermorshwihr in Alsace. They are passionate about soil and farming organically, with no pesticides, to recreate biodiversity and strengthen soil structure, as well as the encouraging the old vines to dig deeper. The vineyards were planted in the 1950's in the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Cramant, both classified as Grand Cru villages. Since 2000 they have started vinifying independently. Some Vins de Reserve have been added to create the first Cuvée: La Grand Vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing a richer and more decadent wine, you can introduce earthy foods, like truffle, and mushroom. This can take form of a risotto, truffle fries or perhaps a fancy fried chicken. 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This authentic Champagne Blanc de Blancs has a low sugar dosage (Extra Brut 6g\/l).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Cuvée is presented in 6 different bottles, designed by the artist and friend Nicolas Maitrot, to celebrate life in 6 different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Champagne was disgorged in December 2017 for only 498 bottles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our most recent shipment does not come in a special edition box, but the cap foiling is themed accordingly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection 1 - \u003cstrong\u003eEdition \"Mars\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all this incredible ageing and power, there is little need to cover it up with sugar, hence the low dosage of 5 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboutique champagne house, created in 2016 by young married couple Justine and François Petit-Boxter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e still produces only around 1000 bottles a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are proud to introduce this boutique producer exclusive to Emperor - Domaine La Rogerie who are based in Avize. This husband and wife team François and Justine are leading the charge with their family's estate - \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Petit Boxler \u003c\/strong\u003efounded in 2016. Both coming from a family of vignerons: François's grandparents bought their vineyards in Avize in the 1940s' and up to 2015 have been selling their wines, whereas Justine's family were established back in 1640 in the town of Niedermorshwihr in Alsace. They are passionate about soil and farming organically, with no pesticides, to recreate biodiversity and strengthen soil structure, as well as the encouraging the old vines to dig deeper. The vineyards were planted in the 1950's in the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Cramant, both classified as Grand Cru villages. Since 2000 they have started vinifying independently. Some Vins de Reserve have been added to create the first Cuvée: La Grand Vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing a richer and more decadent wine, you can introduce earthy foods, like truffle, and mushroom. This can take form of a risotto, truffle fries or perhaps a fancy fried chicken. It's a knockout wine, you have been warned. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Domaine La Rogerie
Domaine La Rogerie La Grande Vie (NOV 2020)
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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The palate has a lively, linear acidity yet with roundness and complexity as it passes through. Overall a clean, creamy and mineral-driven wine with tonnes of expression and terroir-focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'La Grande Vie' is a collection of different designs: '\u003cem\u003eMars', 'Venus', 'Reunion', 'Moon Vision, 'The Decadent Yard' \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e 'Trippin' USA\u003c\/em\u003e'. Six in total, all created by artist Nicolas Maitrot, to celebrate life in six different ways. Choose your design below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboutique champagne house, created in 2016 by young married couple Justine and François Petit-Boxter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces around 1000 bottles a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our most recent shipment does not come in a special edition box, but the cap foiling is themed accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru in Avize, 2013 harvest, with an addition of Vins de Reserve from 2004 to 2012. The tirage took place in April 2014 and the wine rested on its yeasts for 48 months. Low sugar dosage (extra Brut 6g\/l). The Champagne was disgorged in December 2017 for only 498 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are proud to introduce this boutique producer exclusive to Emperor - Domaine La Rogerie who are based in Avize. This husband and wife team François and Justine are leading the charge with their family's estate - \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Petit Boxler \u003c\/strong\u003efounded in 2016. Both coming from a family of vignerons: François's grandparents bought their vineyards in Avize in the 1940s' and up to 2015 have been selling their wines, whereas Justine's family were established back in 1640 in the town of Niedermorshwihr in Alsace. They are passionate about soil and farming organically, with no pesticides, to recreate biodiversity and strengthen soil structure, as well as the encouraging the old vines to dig deeper. The vineyards were planted in the 1950's in the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Cramant, both classified as Grand Cru villages. Since 2000 they have started vinifying independently. Some Vins de Reserve have been added to create the first Cuvée: La Grand Vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing a richer and more decadent wine, you can introduce earthy foods, like truffle, and mushroom. This can take form of a risotto, truffle fries or perhaps a fancy fried chicken. It's a knockout wine, you have been warned. \u003c\/p\u003e"}