
Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Brimoncourt
Brimoncourt Brut Rosé
Rosé
NV
Aÿ
Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Vollereaux
Vollereaux Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Pierry
Club Price $70.30 (?)
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This is a fantastic champagne at a great price point which will rival many of the big brands for quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robe is yellow, very bright with light golden reflections. Fine bubbles come to feed a persistent collar. The nose offers aromas of white fruits and honey followed by notes of maturity and apricot. The mouth is creamy with a beautiful density. It allows the aromas to express themselves completely to give this champagne a perfect harmony. Dosage sitting at 9g\/l.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 points Wine Spectator | Gold Medal at Prodexpo Moscow 2019 | Gold Medal at AWC Vienna Wine Challenge 2018 | Gold Medal at Prodexpo Moscow 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/em\u003e Order a 6 pack of this well crafted cuvee to keep on hand for unexpected guests! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Vollereaux was established by Victor Vollereaux who achieved his first vintage in 1923 offering his production to a circle of family and relations. 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G.H. Mumm
G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Brut Rosé NV
Rosé
NV
Reims
Club Price $79.80 (?)
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We love heading up the Mumm Champagne ladder with their outstanding and rare Mumm de Cramant for a touch of refined elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this wine with a charcuterie board of jamon, prosciutto and red wine washed cheese. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-18T14:12:32+10:00","created_at":"2020-09-18T14:05:54+10:00","vendor":"G.H. 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Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $236.55 (?)
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Palmer & Co.
Palmer & Co. 2005 MAGNUM 1.5L
Vintage
2005
Reims
Club Price $417.05 (?)
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