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{"id":342425206812,"title":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve","handle":"brut-reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Billecart’s enchanting Brut Réserve upholds its aspiration of impressive freshness and elegance, even in the presence of impressive levels of reserve wines, a generous 45% of the blend. This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest, in a dazzling display of elegant, soft, crystalline chalk minerality and understated, fragrant elegance. Lees age furnishes subtle brioche and almond notes, while meunier lends supple approachability, without for a moment dipping its gaze from purity and definition, concluding with fresh, bright acidity, well-integrated dosage, gentle phenolic presence, good persistence and fine chalk mineral drive. Classic Billecart.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019 \u003cbr\u003e  \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 leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-03T11:20:31+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-30T12:21:58+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Negociant-Manipulant","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":8300,"price_min":8300,"price_max":8300,"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":4493804699676,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753633579117,"product_id":342425206812,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:29:43+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:29:43+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557783","variant_ids":[4493804699676]},"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8300,"weight":1670,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":13,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557783"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Brut-reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557783","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Billecart’s enchanting Brut Réserve upholds its aspiration of impressive freshness and elegance, even in the presence of impressive levels of reserve wines, a generous 45% of the blend. This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest, in a dazzling display of elegant, soft, crystalline chalk minerality and understated, fragrant elegance. Lees age furnishes subtle brioche and almond notes, while meunier lends supple approachability, without for a moment dipping its gaze from purity and definition, concluding with fresh, bright acidity, well-integrated dosage, gentle phenolic presence, good persistence and fine chalk mineral drive. Classic Billecart.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019 \u003cbr\u003e  \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 leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Made without a scrap of dosage, fermented entirely in oak barrels and bottled at a lower bar of pressure at 4.5 bars, this is a wine first and a champagne second. This is a true connoisseurs champagne and an absolute cracker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrunchy red apple, red fruit, vinous and vibrant. This is an intriguing cuvee and one every champagne lover must try as part of their journey to become a true connoisseur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. 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The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef tartare with a truffle paste, parmesan crumble and fresh chives served with an apple waldorf salad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105217228828,"title":"Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru XIII","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-terres-roses-bouzy-grand-cru","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The partridge-eye coloured Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé Les Terres Roses 'XIII' is a 2013 assemblage of 65% chardonnay and 35% pinot noir, of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich 7% is added as red wine. It has a long and fruit-driven finish. This is simply great and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-structured rosé! You are gonna have to buy it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is so much precision and pure fruit here!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephan Reinhardt - The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With a bouncy, lively bead and bright acidity, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-knit and accessible, offering flavors of black raspberry, kirsch, biscuit and fresh ginger. Delivers a clean, minerally finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlison Napjus - Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. 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This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs suggested by the house, scampi and lobster are a good fit, along with Japanese style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1403621834861,"title":"Hure Freres Insouciance Brut NV","handle":"hure-freres-insouciance-rose-champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a refined, pretty and savoury style of Rosé from this excellent producer. The fruit profile is not your usual berry profile but leaning more towards more crunchy, tart and juicy red fruits like pomegranate and redcurrant. Add to this a poised mineral structure and light spice, the result is a delight. We are seeing more and more of these styles of Rosé which is lifting the quality of the category as whole and making our champagne experience all the more pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% pinot noir 35% meunier  with 25% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 30-35% with 20 months on lees and a judicious use of 6 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny quantities are made each year and even smaller allocations to Australia.\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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nChargrilled quail with rose and pomegranate","published_at":"2018-09-05T12:55:20+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-28T10:16:31+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Rosé","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pomegranate","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Redcurrant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":11900,"price_min":11900,"price_max":11900,"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":13023119638637,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INSOUCIANCE_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3936513425517,"product_id":1403621834861,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-05T12:54:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-09-05T12:54:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":507,"height":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087","variant_ids":[13023119638637]},"available":true,"name":"Hure Freres Insouciance Brut NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a refined, pretty and savoury style of Rosé from this excellent producer. The fruit profile is not your usual berry profile but leaning more towards more crunchy, tart and juicy red fruits like pomegranate and redcurrant. Add to this a poised mineral structure and light spice, the result is a delight. We are seeing more and more of these styles of Rosé which is lifting the quality of the category as whole and making our champagne experience all the more pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% pinot noir 35% meunier  with 25% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 30-35% with 20 months on lees and a judicious use of 6 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny quantities are made each year and even smaller allocations to Australia.\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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nChargrilled quail with rose and pomegranate"}

{"id":9799221841,"title":"Arbeaumont Reserve","handle":"arbeaumont-brut-reserve","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully packaged bottle is bound to impress but its not simply beautiful on the outside - the wine is also superb. The fruit has been sourced from a single vineyard from Pierry, which is 3 kilometres south of the township of Epernay. A blend of a third of each varietal chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier, this uses around 30% reserve wines which adds a richness and full-bodied nature. This wonderful brut NV expresses stone fruit, fresh baked bread notes and creamy palate coming from the 3 years lees ageing. The packaging speaks for itself. Simple, understated and elegant, much like the Art Deco period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-4 span-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1413211120546_31872\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgette Arbeaumont lived in the 1920’s, the era of Art Deco lauding modernity, freedom and diamonds. Champagne was considered the way of life. This special release is created with the vision of a contemporary hand crafted champagne brand to challenge the big houses.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some richness to the wine so more flavoursome morsels like chicken liver patê, comte cheese with french baguette and butter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","created_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","vendor":"Arbeaumont","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","chic champagnes","Region: Pierry","Spring Racing","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Art-Deco","Taste: Bread","Taste: Brut","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Stone Fruit","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8500,"price_min":8500,"price_max":8500,"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":36722670673,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARBEAU_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753619783789,"product_id":9799221841,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:21:45+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:21:45+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Arbeaumont-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557305","variant_ids":[36722670673]},"available":true,"name":"Arbeaumont Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Arbeaumont-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557305"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Arbeaumont-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557305","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully packaged bottle is bound to impress but its not simply beautiful on the outside - the wine is also superb. The fruit has been sourced from a single vineyard from Pierry, which is 3 kilometres south of the township of Epernay. A blend of a third of each varietal chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier, this uses around 30% reserve wines which adds a richness and full-bodied nature. This wonderful brut NV expresses stone fruit, fresh baked bread notes and creamy palate coming from the 3 years lees ageing. The packaging speaks for itself. Simple, understated and elegant, much like the Art Deco period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-4 span-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1413211120546_31872\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgette Arbeaumont lived in the 1920’s, the era of Art Deco lauding modernity, freedom and diamonds. Champagne was considered the way of life. This special release is created with the vision of a contemporary hand crafted champagne brand to challenge the big houses.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some richness to the wine so more flavoursome morsels like chicken liver patê, comte cheese with french baguette and butter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e"}

{"id":648472068124,"title":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06","handle":"pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-vintage-2006","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The blend of Sir Winston Churchill is a closely guarded secret. I ask d’Harcourt every time we taste a new vintage. ‘I have not been drunk enough yet to tell you!’ he replies. I’ll keep working on it. Elusive details aside, Sir Winston steps up with a characterful presence in the powerful 2006 season, with pinot noir commanding\u003cbr\u003e a confident lead in spicy fig, mirabelle plum and red apple fruit, intricately toned by the bright lemon, grapefruit and crunchy pear of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time in the glass, a gorgeous presence of red cherry fruit rises and sweeps in a captivating display of youthful fruit integrity. Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - 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\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is in development... \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-16T10:47:35+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-16T10:27:12+11:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Prestige","tags":["Prestige Collection","Region: Epernay","Taste: Almond","Taste: Fig","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Pear","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Rosé","Taste: SIlky","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":32999,"price_min":32999,"price_max":32999,"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":7759288008732,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_WINSTON_06_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586819035245,"product_id":648472068124,"position":2,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:28:54+10:00","updated_at":"2018-10-10T09:51:16+11:00","alt":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1539125476","variant_ids":[7759288008732]},"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":32999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-cuvee-winston-churchill-2006-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1539125476","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1539125476"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-cuvee-winston-churchill-2006-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1539125476","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The blend of Sir Winston Churchill is a closely guarded secret. I ask d’Harcourt every time we taste a new vintage. ‘I have not been drunk enough yet to tell you!’ he replies. I’ll keep working on it. Elusive details aside, Sir Winston steps up with a characterful presence in the powerful 2006 season, with pinot noir commanding\u003cbr\u003e a confident lead in spicy fig, mirabelle plum and red apple fruit, intricately toned by the bright lemon, grapefruit and crunchy pear of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time in the glass, a gorgeous presence of red cherry fruit rises and sweeps in a captivating display of youthful fruit integrity. Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - 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\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is in development... \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":586799185948,"title":"Hure Freres Invitation","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T18:02:34+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-17T10:36:24+11:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7900,"price_min":7900,"price_max":7900,"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":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION_SGL-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586862649453,"product_id":586799185948,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:30+10:00","alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","variant_ids":[7210791338012]},"available":true,"name":"Hure Freres Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":540408184860,"title":"Philipponnat BdN '09","handle":"philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a powerhouse of a wine. Rose-gold in colour, deep and rich copper tones. The region where the grapes are sourced for this is pron 'Maroy-sur-ayee' and they boast some of the steepest slopes that soak up the warm sun. This produces grapes with body and intensity so if you like your Pinot-dominant champagnes (like Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Geoffroy and Gosset) you will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of baked bread, biscuit, hazelnut, apricot and notes of autumn apple on the nose followed by a layered and textured palate showing it's lees ageing and nicely developed fruit profile. There is a satisfying weight to the palate, one that requires food. It has spent a total of 6-7 years on lees with some oak ageing for some added spice. It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. We \u003cstrong\u003eHAVE 4 BOTTLES LEFT.\u003c\/strong\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 a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic 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\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-08-17T15:17:11+10:00","created_at":"2017-12-29T11:31:28+11:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Baked Bread","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Premier Cru","Taste: Spice","Year: 2009"],"price":13900,"price_min":13900,"price_max":13900,"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":6829588414492,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_NOIR_09_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586872840301,"product_id":540408184860,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:17:04+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:17:20+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat Blanc De Noirs 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429040","variant_ids":[6829588414492]},"available":true,"name":"Philipponnat BdN '09 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429040"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429040","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a powerhouse of a wine. Rose-gold in colour, deep and rich copper tones. The region where the grapes are sourced for this is pron 'Maroy-sur-ayee' and they boast some of the steepest slopes that soak up the warm sun. This produces grapes with body and intensity so if you like your Pinot-dominant champagnes (like Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Geoffroy and Gosset) you will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of baked bread, biscuit, hazelnut, apricot and notes of autumn apple on the nose followed by a layered and textured palate showing it's lees ageing and nicely developed fruit profile. There is a satisfying weight to the palate, one that requires food. It has spent a total of 6-7 years on lees with some oak ageing for some added spice. It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. We \u003cstrong\u003eHAVE 4 BOTTLES LEFT.\u003c\/strong\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 a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic 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\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":9799222033,"title":"Benoit Marguet Elements 11","handle":"benoit-marguet-elements-11-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 66% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay all of which is sourced from grand cru vineyards. Pinot noir plays the lead here with wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and red delicious apple making first impressions. The palate is light with a refined mousse giving way to some earthy and nutty tones as it warms up in the mouth. This is a winemaker to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNotes: Sulphur Free, Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy tones of this cuvee would serve exceeding well with a mushroom and truffle linguini. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","created_at":"2017-07-11T16:47:21+10:00","vendor":"Benoit Marguet","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Extra Brut","Grower","malo-lactic fermenation","Organic","Region: Ambonnay","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red delicious","Taste: Sulphur Free","Taste: Technical","Taste: Vegan","Taste: Vegetarian Friendly","Taste: wild raspberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Taste: Wild Yeasts","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"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":36722670865,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MARGUET_ELE_11_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589082255469,"product_id":9799222033,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T23:38:53+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:39:35+10:00","alt":"Benoit Marguet Elements 11 Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-elements-11-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525527575","variant_ids":[36722670865]},"available":true,"name":"Benoit Marguet Elements 11 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-elements-11-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525527575"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/benoit-marguet-elements-11-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525527575","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 66% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay all of which is sourced from grand cru vineyards. Pinot noir plays the lead here with wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and red delicious apple making first impressions. The palate is light with a refined mousse giving way to some earthy and nutty tones as it warms up in the mouth. This is a winemaker to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNotes: Sulphur Free, Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy tones of this cuvee would serve exceeding well with a mushroom and truffle linguini. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":59947286556,"title":"Brimoncourt Regence","handle":"brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is made of 80% chardonnay and 20% pinot noir sourced from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs and near the house which is based in Aÿ. The palate is vivacious with play between orange oils, grapefruit with cashew at the end followed by very present mineral length. There are no fanciful techniques here, just honest, clean and excellent wine making. All made in stainless steel and aged between 3-4 years on lees.\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\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle of this elegant and wonderfully produced brut cuvee should always be in the fridge incase people you like stop by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairing, it would work perfectly as aperitif with some Comte cheese and cold meats or partner with the first course with white fish.  \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T13:36:19+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T13:54:33+10:00","vendor":"Brimoncourt","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Cotes des blancs","Region: Aÿ","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Cashew","Taste: Citrus","Taste: grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange","Under $100","valentine"],"price":8500,"price_min":8500,"price_max":8500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":661223637020,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BRIMON_REGENCE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588844818541,"product_id":59947286556,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:44:26+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:44:54+10:00","alt":"Brimoncourt Regence Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094","variant_ids":[661223637020]},"available":true,"name":"Brimoncourt Regence - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is made of 80% chardonnay and 20% pinot noir sourced from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs and near the house which is based in Aÿ. The palate is vivacious with play between orange oils, grapefruit with cashew at the end followed by very present mineral length. There are no fanciful techniques here, just honest, clean and excellent wine making. All made in stainless steel and aged between 3-4 years on lees.\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\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle of this elegant and wonderfully produced brut cuvee should always be in the fridge incase people you like stop by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairing, it would work perfectly as aperitif with some Comte cheese and cold meats or partner with the first course with white fish.  \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":59966717980,"title":"Pommery Apanage","handle":"pommery-apanage-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eA step up from the Brut Royale, the Apanage is majority pinots being 30% pinot noir and 25% meunier with the remainder 45% chardonnay. The main difference between the Brut Royale and this beautifully crafted Apanage is a longer time on lees, 3.5 years and over 20 cru (Villages), which are mainly grand cru and premier cru sites. The dosage sits between 8-9 g\/l residual sugar. As with all Pommery wine making, full malolactic fermentation is encouraged as is the use of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style here is rich, flavourful with biscuit, toast and swirls of red apple, ripe citrus fruit and some ginger biscuit spice. It's a wine that hits well above its weight and delivers layer upon layer of flavour. Treat yourself to a great champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Grand Marques of Champagne and rightly so. Madame Louise Pommery took over the small family vineyard at a young age after the unfortunate passing of her husband left her with a young child and an even more immature business in the Pommery Champagne Estate. With sheer perseverance, a generous sense of spirit and a pioneering mindset, Madame Pommery challenged the ideas of champagne production and changed the business forever by creating the first brut (dry) champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine maker Thierry Gasco is doing a great job to not only nail the consistency and quality of their flagship Brut Royale but take a step up the champagne ladder with Pommery to see their real skill. Springtime Rose and Summertime Blanc de Blancs are both delightful cuvees and would hold their own at a connoisseur's dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this well-crafted champagne as an aperitif with a plate of French cheese and some pancetta. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T11:08:37+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T14:00:44+10:00","vendor":"Pommery","type":"Brut","tags":["Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Reserve Wines","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Ginger Biscuit","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Toasty","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"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":662090612764,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POM_APA_705","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588840657005,"product_id":59966717980,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:41:46+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:42:37+10:00","alt":"Pommery Apanage Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pommery-apanage-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516957","variant_ids":[662090612764]},"available":true,"name":"Pommery Apanage - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pommery-apanage-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516957"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pommery-apanage-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516957","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA step up from the Brut Royale, the Apanage is majority pinots being 30% pinot noir and 25% meunier with the remainder 45% chardonnay. The main difference between the Brut Royale and this beautifully crafted Apanage is a longer time on lees, 3.5 years and over 20 cru (Villages), which are mainly grand cru and premier cru sites. The dosage sits between 8-9 g\/l residual sugar. As with all Pommery wine making, full malolactic fermentation is encouraged as is the use of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style here is rich, flavourful with biscuit, toast and swirls of red apple, ripe citrus fruit and some ginger biscuit spice. It's a wine that hits well above its weight and delivers layer upon layer of flavour. Treat yourself to a great champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Grand Marques of Champagne and rightly so. Madame Louise Pommery took over the small family vineyard at a young age after the unfortunate passing of her husband left her with a young child and an even more immature business in the Pommery Champagne Estate. With sheer perseverance, a generous sense of spirit and a pioneering mindset, Madame Pommery challenged the ideas of champagne production and changed the business forever by creating the first brut (dry) champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine maker Thierry Gasco is doing a great job to not only nail the consistency and quality of their flagship Brut Royale but take a step up the champagne ladder with Pommery to see their real skill. Springtime Rose and Summertime Blanc de Blancs are both delightful cuvees and would hold their own at a connoisseur's dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this well-crafted champagne as an aperitif with a plate of French cheese and some pancetta. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":635811233820,"title":"Cuvée Rubis Premier Cru","handle":"vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Premier Cru Rosé is light-salmon in colour. It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. Every wine tasted during my visit earlier this year was fabulous. All of the Champagnes are aged in oak, which plays an important part in the Vilmart signature, yet few growers are as skilled in finding the perfect bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance of fruit, structure and oak. In short, I can’t say enough good things about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart. Readers owe it to themselves to check out these brilliant wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTONIO GALLONI\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne can easily accompany a quail with sour cherries, partridge, poultry, goose, avocado with prawns, a lobster or a plate of crayfish tails. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-08T09:55:22+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-08T09:15:21+11:00","vendor":"Vilmart \u0026 Cie","type":"Brut Rosé","tags":["artisan","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Rilly la Montagne","Taste: Ampelos Certified","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: wild raspberry","Year: NV"],"price":12900,"price_min":12900,"price_max":12900,"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":7683837526044,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VILMART_RUBIS_SGL-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586824999021,"product_id":635811233820,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:35:55+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T19:36:23+10:00","alt":"Vilmart And Cie Cuvee Rubis Premier Cru Brut Rose Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583","variant_ids":[7683837526044]},"available":true,"name":"Cuvée Rubis Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis Premier Cru Rosé is light-salmon in colour. It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. Every wine tasted during my visit earlier this year was fabulous. All of the Champagnes are aged in oak, which plays an important part in the Vilmart signature, yet few growers are as skilled in finding the perfect bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance of fruit, structure and oak. In short, I can’t say enough good things about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart. Readers owe it to themselves to check out these brilliant wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTONIO GALLONI\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne can easily accompany a quail with sour cherries, partridge, poultry, goose, avocado with prawns, a lobster or a plate of crayfish tails. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":169393389596,"title":"Blanc de Millénaires 1995","handle":"blanc-de-millenaires","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is hands down one of the most exciting champagnes you will come across from Charles Heidsieck. From the best sites along the Côte des Blancs including; Cramant, Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger and Vertus, which brings some of the lemon and grassy notes to the table. This was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 22 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars, Crayeres in Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of beurre noisette (which translates to hazelnut butter), grilled pineapple, baked apple pie with a sweet crust. There are layers and layers of complexity, underpinned by the combined minerality of the Cotes des Blancs and the pristinely kept, fresh acidity. For those of you who love a glass of Burgundy from time to time, this has some Puligny Montrachet about it. Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. The result is nothing short of truffle magic.","published_at":"2017-10-03T16:34:46+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-03T16:36:46+11:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","gift guide","Prestige","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Beurre Noisette","Taste: Grilled Pineapple","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nut","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Solera","Vintage","Year: 1995"],"price":39900,"price_min":39900,"price_max":39900,"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":2004058308636,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID_BDMIL_95_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Blanc de Millénaires 1995","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":39900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/blanc-de-millenaires-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525499388"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/blanc-de-millenaires-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525499388","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is hands down one of the most exciting champagnes you will come across from Charles Heidsieck. From the best sites along the Côte des Blancs including; Cramant, Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger and Vertus, which brings some of the lemon and grassy notes to the table. This was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 22 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars, Crayeres in Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of beurre noisette (which translates to hazelnut butter), grilled pineapple, baked apple pie with a sweet crust. There are layers and layers of complexity, underpinned by the combined minerality of the Cotes des Blancs and the pristinely kept, fresh acidity. For those of you who love a glass of Burgundy from time to time, this has some Puligny Montrachet about it. Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. The result is nothing short of truffle magic."}

{"id":1477073305709,"title":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06 Magnum 1.5L","handle":"pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-brut-06-magnum-1-5l","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The blend of Sir Winston Churchill is a closely guarded secret. I ask d’Harcourt every time we taste a new vintage. ‘I have not been drunk enough yet to tell you!’ he replies. I’ll keep working on it. Elusive details aside, Sir Winston steps up with a characterful presence in the powerful 2006 season, with pinot noir commanding\u003cbr\u003e a confident lead in spicy fig, mirabelle plum and red apple fruit, intricately toned by the bright lemon, grapefruit and crunchy pear of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time in the glass, a gorgeous presence of red cherry fruit rises and sweeps in a captivating display of youthful fruit integrity. Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - 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\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's never easy choosing foods when it comes to such wines as you never want to over power the wine. Instead of our research team looking at a direct suggestion like oysters or caviar (which would work a treat) they looked into what Winston Churchill was a fan of eating. It turns out, he was impartial to turtle soup (yes this was a thing back in London) and a cheese platter, particularly Swiss Gruyere. There you have it, an unusual but traditional pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-10-15T22:23:51+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-15T20:58:19+11:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Prestige","tags":["Magnum","Prestige Collection","Rare Collection","Region: Epernay","Size: Magnum","Taste: Almond","Taste: Fig","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Pear","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Rosé","Taste: SIlky","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":79999,"price_min":79999,"price_max":79999,"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":13716335362157,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_WINSTON_06_MAGNUM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4171416535149,"product_id":1477073305709,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-15T21:02:03+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-15T21:02:03+11:00","alt":null,"width":259,"height":400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol_Roger_Cuvee_Sir_Winston_Churchill_Magnum_2006_1.5Ltr_emperor_chamoagne.jpg?v=1539597723","variant_ids":[13716335362157]},"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06 Magnum 1.5L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":79999,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol_Roger_Cuvee_Sir_Winston_Churchill_Magnum_2006_1.5Ltr_emperor_chamoagne.jpg?v=1539597723"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pol_Roger_Cuvee_Sir_Winston_Churchill_Magnum_2006_1.5Ltr_emperor_chamoagne.jpg?v=1539597723","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The blend of Sir Winston Churchill is a closely guarded secret. I ask d’Harcourt every time we taste a new vintage. ‘I have not been drunk enough yet to tell you!’ he replies. I’ll keep working on it. Elusive details aside, Sir Winston steps up with a characterful presence in the powerful 2006 season, with pinot noir commanding\u003cbr\u003e a confident lead in spicy fig, mirabelle plum and red apple fruit, intricately toned by the bright lemon, grapefruit and crunchy pear of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time in the glass, a gorgeous presence of red cherry fruit rises and sweeps in a captivating display of youthful fruit integrity. Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - 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\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's never easy choosing foods when it comes to such wines as you never want to over power the wine. Instead of our research team looking at a direct suggestion like oysters or caviar (which would work a treat) they looked into what Winston Churchill was a fan of eating. It turns out, he was impartial to turtle soup (yes this was a thing back in London) and a cheese platter, particularly Swiss Gruyere. There you have it, an unusual but traditional pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":751460253805,"title":"Blanc d'Argile","handle":"vouette-et-sorbee-blanc-de-argile","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and biodynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect intensity, m\u003c\/span\u003einerality with a nougat-like texture. Nutty in complexity combined with the warmth of stony yellow fruit and a long finish. If you love Grand Cru Chablis and champagne, this is the lovechild of these two wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Argile is sourced\u003c\/span\u003e from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrand’s other lieux-dits. \u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 2000, with massale cuttings from Anselme Selosse and from Dauvissat's Valmur grand cru vineyard, this portion of the vineyard is now the origin of what Antonio Galloni calls \"one of the most beautiful and distinctive wines in Champagne.\" The vines here yield only 15-20 hl\/ha each year - one of the keys to the quality and intensity on offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-02T15:31:50+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-02T15:03:18+10:00","vendor":"Vouette et Sorbee","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Edited For You","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","No Filtration","Organic","Region: Buxieres-Sur-Arce","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Nut","Taste: Wild Fermented","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Vouette et Sorbee"],"price":17500,"price_min":17500,"price_max":17500,"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":8638578786413,"title":"Single only","option1":"Single only","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VOU_ET_SOR_BLANC","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2583253909613,"product_id":751460253805,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-02T15:29:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-02T15:29:46+10:00","alt":null,"width":400,"height":575,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986","variant_ids":[8638578786413]},"available":true,"name":"Blanc d'Argile - Single only","public_title":"Single only","options":["Single only"],"price":17500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vouette-et-sorbee-Blanc-dAgile.jpg?v=1525238986","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we are getting serious. Are you ready to take your understanding of mainstream champagne and throw it out the window? Enter Vouette et Sorbee. The name say of the house says so much – Vouette et Sorbee are the names of two of his 6 parcels of fruit which are organically and biodynamically tended to. It doesn’t get much better than this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect intensity, m\u003c\/span\u003einerality with a nougat-like texture. Nutty in complexity combined with the warmth of stony yellow fruit and a long finish. If you love Grand Cru Chablis and champagne, this is the lovechild of these two wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Argile is sourced\u003c\/span\u003e from a small parcel of Chardonnay in Briaunes supplemented with scattered plantings of Chardonnay in Bertrand’s other lieux-dits. \u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 2000, with massale cuttings from Anselme Selosse and from Dauvissat's Valmur grand cru vineyard, this portion of the vineyard is now the origin of what Antonio Galloni calls \"one of the most beautiful and distinctive wines in Champagne.\" The vines here yield only 15-20 hl\/ha each year - one of the keys to the quality and intensity on offer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true connoisseur’s champagne where craftsmanship is key. The vineyards are located in the true south of Champagne in the Cote de Bar and are meticulously governed by cult winemaker Bertrand Gautherot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGautherot, first and foremost makes a wine, the bubbles being incidental to what he is trying to achieve which is a wine that offers a sense of place. Almost all of the cuvees he produces are single vineyard (with the exception of Fidele) and single vintage. The wines have absolutely no dosage and are made at a lower bar of pressure resulting in finer bubbles and powerful vinous cuvees. Gautherots’ vineyards have been certified biodynamic since 1998 and his low yield, high intensity fruit translates to powerful wines that command food. Gautherot who was inspired by Jacques Selosse is one of the true legends of Champagne. These cuvees will provide much discussion at the dinner table so please read our tasting card that will arrive with your champagne before you present this wine to your guests - these wines are not for the feint of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":259754721308,"title":"Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut 2006","handle":"piper-heidsieck-vintage-2006","description":"\u003cp\u003ePiper Heidsieck has undergone significant improvements over the past 6 years under the new ownership and direction of awarded winemaker Regis Camus at the helm. Lower production quantities and increased quality make this a great value champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 vintage produced powerful pinot noir, therefore winemaker Camus subtly increased the blend of chardonnay in the cuvee to 51% and the balance of 49% pinot noir, which was predominantly sourced from premier cru and grand cru fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis big round beauty must be served in a white wine glass and only then will the extended ageing of more than 6 years display notes of biscuit, yellow fruits and honeycomb. The flavours continue on to the palate with grilled peach, nut and toasted brioche notes. This is a full, rich and ripe champagne with a long persistent finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck who aimed to create a wine worthy of a Queen, Piper-Heidsieck is one of France’s oldest champagne houses. With a grand history, the house has been synonymous with excellence, boldness, and grandeur for 230 years. One of the world’s most awarded champagnes, Piper-Heidsieck benefits from the expertise of celebrated winemaker, Régis Camus, who has been named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' 8 times over the past 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this wine has great richness and development in flavour, it would comfortably pair with chicken, roasted with lemon and rosemary. If you are into soups, cellarmaster Severine Frerson recommends creamy chestnut soup with fennel and slices of duck breast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-19T11:39:55+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-19T12:30:47+11:00","vendor":"Piper Heidsieck","type":"Vintage","tags":["Piper Heidsieck","Region: Reims","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Honey","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Layered","Taste: Nut","Taste: Rich","Taste: Textured","Taste: Toast","Taste: Yellow Peach","Vintage","Year: 2006","Year: NV"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"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":3749569626140,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PIPER_HEID_06_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588303294573,"product_id":259754721308,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:29:34+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:29:56+10:00","alt":"Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487396","variant_ids":[3749569626140]},"available":true,"name":"Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut 2006 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487396"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487396","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003ePiper Heidsieck has undergone significant improvements over the past 6 years under the new ownership and direction of awarded winemaker Regis Camus at the helm. Lower production quantities and increased quality make this a great value champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 vintage produced powerful pinot noir, therefore winemaker Camus subtly increased the blend of chardonnay in the cuvee to 51% and the balance of 49% pinot noir, which was predominantly sourced from premier cru and grand cru fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis big round beauty must be served in a white wine glass and only then will the extended ageing of more than 6 years display notes of biscuit, yellow fruits and honeycomb. The flavours continue on to the palate with grilled peach, nut and toasted brioche notes. This is a full, rich and ripe champagne with a long persistent finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck who aimed to create a wine worthy of a Queen, Piper-Heidsieck is one of France’s oldest champagne houses. With a grand history, the house has been synonymous with excellence, boldness, and grandeur for 230 years. One of the world’s most awarded champagnes, Piper-Heidsieck benefits from the expertise of celebrated winemaker, Régis Camus, who has been named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' 8 times over the past 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this wine has great richness and development in flavour, it would comfortably pair with chicken, roasted with lemon and rosemary. If you are into soups, cellarmaster Severine Frerson recommends creamy chestnut soup with fennel and slices of duck breast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":1421483835501,"title":"Blanc de Millénaires '04","handle":"charles-heidsieck-blanc-de-millenaires-2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimply stunning! Complex, fresh and laden with minerality and toast notes reeling off the nose. Add to this aromas of quince and baked apricot and you have an exciting range of scents to entice you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a great play on the tongue, showing some attractive density and texture. This is just the type of sensation you receive from classy blanc de blancs and we love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is hands down one of the most exciting champagnes you will come across from Charles Heidsieck. From the best sites along the Côte des Blancs including; Cramant, Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger and Vertus (20% of each site). They have only made 5 vintages of this wine in 1983, 1985, 1990, 1995 and now 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 12 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars at their Crayeres in Reims. They use the Mytik DIAM Cork which is guaranteed to keep the wine fresh with no TCA or cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice rise as of 1st October 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. The result is nothing short of truffle magic.","published_at":"2017-10-03T16:34:46+11:00","created_at":"2018-09-24T15:04:21+10:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","gift guide","Prestige","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Beurre Noisette","Taste: Grilled Pineapple","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nut","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Solera","Vintage","Year: 2004"],"price":39900,"price_min":39900,"price_max":39900,"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":13384352170093,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID_BDMIL_04_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Blanc de Millénaires '04","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":39900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-blanc-des-millenaires-2004.jpg?v=1537765632"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-blanc-des-millenaires-2004.jpg?v=1537765632","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eSimply stunning! Complex, fresh and laden with minerality and toast notes reeling off the nose. Add to this aromas of quince and baked apricot and you have an exciting range of scents to entice you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a great play on the tongue, showing some attractive density and texture. This is just the type of sensation you receive from classy blanc de blancs and we love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is hands down one of the most exciting champagnes you will come across from Charles Heidsieck. From the best sites along the Côte des Blancs including; Cramant, Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger and Vertus (20% of each site). They have only made 5 vintages of this wine in 1983, 1985, 1990, 1995 and now 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 12 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars at their Crayeres in Reims. They use the Mytik DIAM Cork which is guaranteed to keep the wine fresh with no TCA or cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice rise as of 1st October 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. The result is nothing short of truffle magic."}

{"id":1396594376813,"title":"Philipponnat Brut BdN '11","handle":"copy-of-philipponnat-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a powerhouse of a wine. Rose-gold in colour, deep and rich copper tones. The region where the grapes are sourced for this is pron 'Maroy-sur-ayee' and they boast some of the steepest slopes that soak up the warm sun. This produces grapes with body and intensity so if you like your Pinot-dominant champagnes (like Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Geoffroy and Gosset) you will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of baked bread, biscuit, hazelnut, apricot and notes of autumn apple on the nose followed by a layered and textured palate showing it's lees ageing and nicely developed fruit profile. There is a satisfying weight to the palate, one that requires food. It has spent a total of 6-7 years on lees with some oak ageing for some added spice. It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. \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 a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic 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\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-08-17T15:17:11+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:35+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Baked Bread","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Premier Cru","Taste: Spice","Year: 2011"],"price":13900,"price_min":13900,"price_max":13900,"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":12953840025709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_NOIR_11","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3862500933741,"product_id":1396594376813,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:36+10:00","updated_at":"2018-08-17T15:18:36+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat Blanc De Noirs 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116","variant_ids":[12953840025709]},"available":true,"name":"Philipponnat Brut BdN '11 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-blanc-de-noirs-2009-champagne-image_54179428-1ff7-4025-bb4a-ae0bde21f9fe.jpg?v=1534483116","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWow, what a powerhouse of a wine. Rose-gold in colour, deep and rich copper tones. The region where the grapes are sourced for this is pron 'Maroy-sur-ayee' and they boast some of the steepest slopes that soak up the warm sun. This produces grapes with body and intensity so if you like your Pinot-dominant champagnes (like Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Geoffroy and Gosset) you will appreciate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of baked bread, biscuit, hazelnut, apricot and notes of autumn apple on the nose followed by a layered and textured palate showing it's lees ageing and nicely developed fruit profile. There is a satisfying weight to the palate, one that requires food. It has spent a total of 6-7 years on lees with some oak ageing for some added spice. It has 4.5 g\/l dosage so is extra brut, despite 'Brut' appearing on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo ahead, explore, discover and treat yourself to this very limited wine. \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 a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic 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\u003eAs this is a BIG and expressive champagne, a Wagyu burger or Rib-Eye with Bernaise would be right at home here. If you're not into meat, a large Portobello cap grilled with some truffle oil would partner nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e"}