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{"id":751579431021,"title":"Les Folies de la Marquetterie","handle":"taittinger-folies-de-la-marquetterie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body is deep yellow in colour with golden highlights. The bubbles are fine and delicate. The intense, highly fruity bouquet leads onto peach and apricot conserve aromas with subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied, smooth and fruit-driven with dominant stone-fruit flavours. The distinctive and expressive finish delivers subtle tones of oak. Les Folies de la Marquetterie is a full-flavoured and harmonious champagne distinguished by its immense richness and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House’s very first “Champagne de Domaine”, Les Folies de la Marquetterie is a blend of chardonnay (45%) and pinot noir (55%), made exclusively from grapes grown at the Folies vineyard that overlooks\u003cstrong\u003e Château de la Marquetterie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the birthplace of the Taittinger family champagne. A “green” harvest is carried out on the selected plots of vines to ensure the fruit offers optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity. After harvesting, only the juice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the first pressing is reserved. Each plot is vinified in small volumes and certain batches in oak casks. The bottles are aged for five years to bring this wine to complete harmony. \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\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-03T16:55:42+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-03T14:28:48+10:00","vendor":"Taittinger","type":"Brut","tags":["Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Peach","Taste: Toasty","Year: NV"],"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":8638988255341,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"TAIT_FOLIES_DLM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3749846679661,"product_id":751579431021,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-25T20:57:20+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-25T20:57:20+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516240","variant_ids":[8638988255341]},"available":true,"name":"Les Folies de la Marquetterie - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516240"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516240","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body is deep yellow in colour with golden highlights. The bubbles are fine and delicate. The intense, highly fruity bouquet leads onto peach and apricot conserve aromas with subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied, smooth and fruit-driven with dominant stone-fruit flavours. The distinctive and expressive finish delivers subtle tones of oak. Les Folies de la Marquetterie is a full-flavoured and harmonious champagne distinguished by its immense richness and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House’s very first “Champagne de Domaine”, Les Folies de la Marquetterie is a blend of chardonnay (45%) and pinot noir (55%), made exclusively from grapes grown at the Folies vineyard that overlooks\u003cstrong\u003e Château de la Marquetterie\u003c\/strong\u003e, the birthplace of the Taittinger family champagne. A “green” harvest is carried out on the selected plots of vines to ensure the fruit offers optimum sweetness and aromatic maturity. After harvesting, only the juice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the first pressing is reserved. Each plot is vinified in small volumes and certain batches in oak casks. The bottles are aged for five years to bring this wine to complete harmony. \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\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1297328898157,"title":"La Fontinette '13","handle":"flavien-nowack-la-fontinette-blanc-de-noirs-champagne-2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love about this is it's attractive and complex aroma filled with ripe grapefruit, ginger biscuit and spice however the texture on the tongue is velvet-like, smooth and effortless like water off a ducks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity and layers of flavour build in a crescendo with yellow stone-fruit, orange peel and that undeniable wet-stone-mineral charge, enticing you at each moment and commanding your attention. This stands up to top Grand-Marque champagne and delivers in spades. Whilst this was very easy to drink, we would certainly suggest pairing this with some food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2,497 bottles made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nowack family has its roots in the Czech Republic, but it has been cultivating grapes in Vandières since 1795. Un until 1915 though, the family's main activity was to produce roof tiles and bricks. When the First World War conscription system was imposed, Ferdinand Nowack decided to produce his own champagne so the sales could provide for the family, whilst he and his son  were at the war front. After the war, they expanded their production and never looked back. Terroir - Caroline Henry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavien joined his father in 2012 and decided to make some changes, notably, moving towards tilling the earth, incorporating biodynamic principles and being creating terroir-driven champagne. He studied at Avize univeristy and was classmates with Guillaume Selosse, son of the infamous Anselme and it was he who showed him the differences in soil types and farming methods that encourage personality and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we would be using the acidity and fruit profile to work in with a dish however as this wine is so suave and decadent with a herbal-mineral edge, we would suggest going for a dish with similar richness like a creamy mushroom and herb linguine or homemade Vitello Tonnato - \u003cspan\u003ean Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-28T17:08:35+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-22T06:09:03+10:00","vendor":"Flavien Nowack","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Rare Collection","Region: Vandieres","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Velvet","Taste: Wet Stone","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: 2013"],"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":12105314074733,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FLAV_NOW_FONT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3544876974189,"product_id":1297328898157,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-28T16:01:49+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-06T16:53:00+10:00","alt":null,"width":535,"height":835,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980","variant_ids":[12105314074733]},"available":true,"name":"La Fontinette '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love about this is it's attractive and complex aroma filled with ripe grapefruit, ginger biscuit and spice however the texture on the tongue is velvet-like, smooth and effortless like water off a ducks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity and layers of flavour build in a crescendo with yellow stone-fruit, orange peel and that undeniable wet-stone-mineral charge, enticing you at each moment and commanding your attention. This stands up to top Grand-Marque champagne and delivers in spades. Whilst this was very easy to drink, we would certainly suggest pairing this with some food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2,497 bottles made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nowack family has its roots in the Czech Republic, but it has been cultivating grapes in Vandières since 1795. Un until 1915 though, the family's main activity was to produce roof tiles and bricks. When the First World War conscription system was imposed, Ferdinand Nowack decided to produce his own champagne so the sales could provide for the family, whilst he and his son  were at the war front. After the war, they expanded their production and never looked back. Terroir - Caroline Henry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavien joined his father in 2012 and decided to make some changes, notably, moving towards tilling the earth, incorporating biodynamic principles and being creating terroir-driven champagne. He studied at Avize univeristy and was classmates with Guillaume Selosse, son of the infamous Anselme and it was he who showed him the differences in soil types and farming methods that encourage personality and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we would be using the acidity and fruit profile to work in with a dish however as this wine is so suave and decadent with a herbal-mineral edge, we would suggest going for a dish with similar richness like a creamy mushroom and herb linguine or homemade Vitello Tonnato - \u003cspan\u003ean Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1297272963181,"title":"L'Amateur Premier Cru Brut Nature","handle":"lamateur-premier-cru","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy champagne with character, charm and vibrant fruit, consider getting a bottle of this for your next dinner-party-conversation-starter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Undeniably delicious and expressive chardonnay fruits with ripe lemon, peach, mango and nectarine aromas and flavours. Some gentle savoury edges arrive on the palate. Vibrant and expressive.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvée is where winemaker David begins his range. He blends five different parcels of chardonnay from the Premier Cru village of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrepail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to make this wine. He ferments\u003c\/span\u003e using wild or indigenous yeasts and all of his wines are farmed Biodynamically. Despite being Zero dosage or 'Brut Nature' this has plenty of flavour and texture to keep you coming back for more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"col-xs-12 sidebar sidebar-inline sidebar-double sidebar-primary-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cinteraction data-token=\"58921e0bed394a0e00ad382c\" data-context=\"true\" data-tags=\"\" data-fallback=\"true\" class=\"apester-element\"\u003e\u003capester-layer class=\"apester-active apester-layer apester-layout\" id=\"APESTER_1\"\u003eThe village of Trépail is unusual in the Montagne de Reims in that it is planted almost entirely with Chardonnay. Since establishing his 3ha domaine in 1998, David Léclapart has been making the finest contemporary examples of this terroir.\u003c\/apester-layer\u003e\u003c\/interaction\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLéclapart is one of Champagne's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost vocal advocates of biodynamic farming, having been certified biodynamic since 2000, and with an approach in the cellar governed by the same principles. Apart from L'Amateur, the rest of his cuvées are wholly or partially fermented in second-hand barrels purchased from Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy. All of his Champagnes are released without dosage, and all are typically low in sulphur. These are highly individual Champagnes, marked by a striking purity and elegance, as well as a racy tension and savoury complexity derived from Trépail’s chalky soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first choices that pop into our minds is some fried chicken or fish with lemon sauce. Crispy whitebait with some pommes frites might also be a delicious pairing. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-21T17:04:15+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-21T17:05:08+10:00","vendor":"David Léclapart","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Biodynamic producer","Brut nature","Region: Trepail","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Peach","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Vibrant","Zero Dosage"],"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":12105088401517,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DAVID_LECLA_AMATEUR","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3539441844333,"product_id":1297272963181,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-21T17:05:11+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-06T16:57:39+10:00","alt":null,"width":537,"height":818,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/David_Leclapart.jpg?v=1530860259","variant_ids":[12105088401517]},"available":true,"name":"L'Amateur Premier Cru Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/David_Leclapart.jpg?v=1530860259"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/David_Leclapart.jpg?v=1530860259","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy champagne with character, charm and vibrant fruit, consider getting a bottle of this for your next dinner-party-conversation-starter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Undeniably delicious and expressive chardonnay fruits with ripe lemon, peach, mango and nectarine aromas and flavours. Some gentle savoury edges arrive on the palate. Vibrant and expressive.” \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cuvée is where winemaker David begins his range. He blends five different parcels of chardonnay from the Premier Cru village of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrepail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to make this wine. He ferments\u003c\/span\u003e using wild or indigenous yeasts and all of his wines are farmed Biodynamically. Despite being Zero dosage or 'Brut Nature' this has plenty of flavour and texture to keep you coming back for more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"col-xs-12 sidebar sidebar-inline sidebar-double sidebar-primary-inline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cinteraction data-token=\"58921e0bed394a0e00ad382c\" data-context=\"true\" data-tags=\"\" data-fallback=\"true\" class=\"apester-element\"\u003e\u003capester-layer class=\"apester-active apester-layer apester-layout\" id=\"APESTER_1\"\u003eThe village of Trépail is unusual in the Montagne de Reims in that it is planted almost entirely with Chardonnay. Since establishing his 3ha domaine in 1998, David Léclapart has been making the finest contemporary examples of this terroir.\u003c\/apester-layer\u003e\u003c\/interaction\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLéclapart is one of Champagne's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emost vocal advocates of biodynamic farming, having been certified biodynamic since 2000, and with an approach in the cellar governed by the same principles. Apart from L'Amateur, the rest of his cuvées are wholly or partially fermented in second-hand barrels purchased from Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy. All of his Champagnes are released without dosage, and all are typically low in sulphur. These are highly individual Champagnes, marked by a striking purity and elegance, as well as a racy tension and savoury complexity derived from Trépail’s chalky soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter Online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first choices that pop into our minds is some fried chicken or fish with lemon sauce. Crispy whitebait with some pommes frites might also be a delicious 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":649386786844,"title":"Ruinart Brut","handle":"ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart. The fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart. Montagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs. Bottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. An outstanding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSashimi, pickled ginger and california rolls would be ideal with this blanc de blancs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-19T15:23:57+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-16T22:10:26+11:00","vendor":"Ruinart","type":"Brut Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Region: Cotes des blancs","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pineapple","Year: NV"],"price":11900,"price_min":11900,"price_max":11900,"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":7762382880796,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"RUINART_BDB_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586812481645,"product_id":649386786844,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:23:22+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T19:23:34+10:00","alt":"Ruinart Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525425814","variant_ids":[7762382880796]},"available":true,"name":"Ruinart Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11900,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525425814"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525425814","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eVivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart. The fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart. Montagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs. Bottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. An outstanding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSashimi, pickled ginger and california rolls would be ideal with this blanc de blancs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105229647900,"title":"Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage","handle":"pol-roger-brut-rose-vintage-2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e \"A medium- to full-salmon hue heralds an expressive and characterful rosé of beautifully defined red and black cherries, blackberries, pink pepper, tamarillos and even a hint of pipe smoke. Pinot noir takes a confident lead, contributing elegant fragrance and succulent flesh and body within the strict and consummately controlled mood of Pol Roger. The fine chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims draws out a long and refined finish, well supported by ultra-fine, impeccably handled tannins. A rosé of character and finesse, it looks smarter than ever in its new mushroom-purple livery.\"\u003c\/p\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\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. If you prefer dessert (but not sweet) try the rhubarb fool as suggested by the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:29:25+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:30:59+10:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["Region: Epernay","Rose","Taste: Blackberry","Taste: Fine Tannin","Taste: Kirsch","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Rosé","Taste: Smoky","Taste: Tamarillo","Taste: Vintage","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":13500,"price_min":13500,"price_max":13500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":1021302997020,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_ROSE_08_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588480340077,"product_id":105229647900,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:13:18+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:15:15+10:00","alt":"Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-rose-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525500915","variant_ids":[1021302997020]},"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13500,"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\/pol-roger-brut-rose-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525500915"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-rose-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525500915","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e \"A medium- to full-salmon hue heralds an expressive and characterful rosé of beautifully defined red and black cherries, blackberries, pink pepper, tamarillos and even a hint of pipe smoke. Pinot noir takes a confident lead, contributing elegant fragrance and succulent flesh and body within the strict and consummately controlled mood of Pol Roger. The fine chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims draws out a long and refined finish, well supported by ultra-fine, impeccably handled tannins. A rosé of character and finesse, it looks smarter than ever in its new mushroom-purple livery.\"\u003c\/p\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\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. If you prefer dessert (but not sweet) try the rhubarb fool as suggested by the house.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":748672450669,"title":"Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Ritsue Mishima '04","handle":"perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-ritsue-mishima-blanc-de-blancs-2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It was celebrated grower Pierre Larmandier who once told me that Perrier-Jouët owns the finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterroir in Cramant. I suspect the two neighbouring plots of perfect south-easterly exposure in the glorious mid-slope of the village that contribute to this cuvée were part of what he was talking about. This is the second release of this label, and from the outset it steps up as the glittering triumph of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCramant sings with full operatic gusto in grand power and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplexity of yellow mirabelle plums, reverberating with magnificent depth and succulent breadth, enlivened with beautifully structured, impeccably fresh and definitively pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalt chalk minerality. With greater secondary complexity than the energetic, inaugural 2002, long bottle age piles on layers of ginger, honey, butter and brioche. It concludes with the same grand dimensions with which it led out, carrying a line of expansive volume from start to very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong finish, yet at every moment tamed by impeccable salt minerality, the definitive Cramant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s ready to drink right away. A classic. Alongside Perrier-Jouët’s 2 million bottles of Grand Brut NV and 1 million of Belle Epoque, its 12,000 bottle production of this cuvée is minuscule.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 141\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Venice-based Japanese glass sculptor Ritsue Mishima has teamed up with the Art Nouveau Champagne house Perrier-Jouet this time around, producing an exquisite Limited Edition bottle for the 2004 Belle Epoque Blanc de Blanc . The organic swirls reflect the fruit purity of the 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay used in production. With only 72 bottles available in Australia this is truly a stunning gift or collector’s item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier, who added the maiden name of his wife, Adele Jouët, to create the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in the heart of Épernay, Perrier-Jouët quickly began to build an international following from its success in exporting to foreign markets. Early entry to the UK (1815) meant that by 1847 exports represented nearly ninety per cent of House sales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis European success allowed the family to increase their vineyard holdings, hand-picking land in the grand cru villages of Aÿ, Avize, Cramant, Mailly. When replanting vines they focused on chardonnay, bringing the lightness to the Perrier-Jouët wines which is still a characteristic of the wines today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maison Belle Epoque in Epernay is the private chateau of the Perrier-Jouët family and houses one of the world’s foremost collections of Art Nouveau masterpieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated global campaign to reunite pieces from the Belle Epoque era saw the creation of one of the world’s genuinely unique properties: a living testimony to the era, featuring works from such great Art Nouveau protagonists as Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Lalique, Majorelle and Hector Guimard, creator of the famed Paris Metro iconography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is home to many original works by Emile Gallé, friend of the House and designer of the original Belle Epoque Anemone bottle in 1902.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-02T14:42:14+10:00","created_at":"2018-04-12T16:01:10+10:00","vendor":"Perrier Jouet","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Belle Epoque","Prestige","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Epernay","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Butter","Taste: Chalk","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Honey","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Mirabelle plum","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Plum","Taste: Salt","Taste: Tension","Year: 2004"],"price":74500,"price_min":74500,"price_max":74500,"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":8110339817581,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_JOUET_BEL_EPO_RIT_MISH_04","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2583142236269,"product_id":748672450669,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-02T13:47:58+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-19T17:06:27+10:00","alt":null,"width":580,"height":598,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-by-ritsue-mishima-vintage-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-france-10874185.jpg?v=1526713587","variant_ids":[8110339817581]},"available":true,"name":"Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque Ritsue Mishima '04 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":74500,"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\/perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-by-ritsue-mishima-vintage-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-france-10874185.jpg?v=1526713587"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/perrier-jouet-belle-epoque-by-ritsue-mishima-vintage-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-france-10874185.jpg?v=1526713587","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It was celebrated grower Pierre Larmandier who once told me that Perrier-Jouët owns the finest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterroir in Cramant. I suspect the two neighbouring plots of perfect south-easterly exposure in the glorious mid-slope of the village that contribute to this cuvée were part of what he was talking about. This is the second release of this label, and from the outset it steps up as the glittering triumph of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCramant sings with full operatic gusto in grand power and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplexity of yellow mirabelle plums, reverberating with magnificent depth and succulent breadth, enlivened with beautifully structured, impeccably fresh and definitively pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalt chalk minerality. With greater secondary complexity than the energetic, inaugural 2002, long bottle age piles on layers of ginger, honey, butter and brioche. It concludes with the same grand dimensions with which it led out, carrying a line of expansive volume from start to very \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong finish, yet at every moment tamed by impeccable salt minerality, the definitive Cramant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s ready to drink right away. A classic. Alongside Perrier-Jouët’s 2 million bottles of Grand Brut NV and 1 million of Belle Epoque, its 12,000 bottle production of this cuvée is minuscule.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 141\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Venice-based Japanese glass sculptor Ritsue Mishima has teamed up with the Art Nouveau Champagne house Perrier-Jouet this time around, producing an exquisite Limited Edition bottle for the 2004 Belle Epoque Blanc de Blanc . The organic swirls reflect the fruit purity of the 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay used in production. With only 72 bottles available in Australia this is truly a stunning gift or collector’s item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerrier-Jouët was founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier, who added the maiden name of his wife, Adele Jouët, to create the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in the heart of Épernay, Perrier-Jouët quickly began to build an international following from its success in exporting to foreign markets. Early entry to the UK (1815) meant that by 1847 exports represented nearly ninety per cent of House sales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis European success allowed the family to increase their vineyard holdings, hand-picking land in the grand cru villages of Aÿ, Avize, Cramant, Mailly. When replanting vines they focused on chardonnay, bringing the lightness to the Perrier-Jouët wines which is still a characteristic of the wines today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maison Belle Epoque in Epernay is the private chateau of the Perrier-Jouët family and houses one of the world’s foremost collections of Art Nouveau masterpieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated global campaign to reunite pieces from the Belle Epoque era saw the creation of one of the world’s genuinely unique properties: a living testimony to the era, featuring works from such great Art Nouveau protagonists as Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Lalique, Majorelle and Hector Guimard, creator of the famed Paris Metro iconography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is home to many original works by Emile Gallé, friend of the House and designer of the original Belle Epoque Anemone bottle in 1902.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1297925013613,"title":"Brut Millésime","handle":"taittinger-brut-vintage-champagne-2009","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2018 we met with Nicolas Delion - the International export Director for Taittinger. When as how he would describe this, he said, it's like \u003cem\u003e\"Beauty \u0026amp; the Beast.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Exotic and Powerful. We were mesmerised by the sheer depth, richness and smoky notes that this wine expresses yet with freshness and a lift to keep everything in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 164\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"True to the dry and hot 2009 season, this is a powerfully rich rendition of vintage Taittinger, rejoicing in baked apple, black cherry and fig fruit, and even nuances of toffee. It pulls into a focused and poised finish of gentle acid structure and well-toned dosage, with phenolic bitterness admirably subtle and well handled. A vintage to drink right away.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaittinger only produces a vintage Champagne when the harvests present exceptional qualities. This requirement is followed by several years of ageing in the cellars, ensuring a slow maturing of the flavours and the development of length and complexity.Taittinger Brut Millésimé 2009 is a blend of exclusively first press wines. It consists of 50% Chardonnay from «Grands Crus» in the Côte des Blancs region, and 50% Pinot Noir from «Grands Crus» in the Montagne de Reims and the beginning of the Marne Valley. \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\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Truffled anything.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-25T15:11:31+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-25T14:37:37+10:00","vendor":"Taittinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Decadent","Taste: Fig","Taste: Focussed","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Powerful","Taste: Rich","Taste: Toffee","Year: 2009"],"price":14900,"price_min":14900,"price_max":14900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":14900,"compare_at_price_min":14900,"compare_at_price_max":14900,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12108380078189,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"TAIT_VINT_09","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3749847236717,"product_id":1297925013613,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-25T20:58:25+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-25T20:58:25+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Vintage-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516305","variant_ids":[12108380078189]},"available":true,"name":"Brut Millésime - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":14900,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Vintage-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516305"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Taittinger-Vintage-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516305","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2018 we met with Nicolas Delion - the International export Director for Taittinger. When as how he would describe this, he said, it's like \u003cem\u003e\"Beauty \u0026amp; the Beast.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Exotic and Powerful. We were mesmerised by the sheer depth, richness and smoky notes that this wine expresses yet with freshness and a lift to keep everything in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 164\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"True to the dry and hot 2009 season, this is a powerfully rich rendition of vintage Taittinger, rejoicing in baked apple, black cherry and fig fruit, and even nuances of toffee. It pulls into a focused and poised finish of gentle acid structure and well-toned dosage, with phenolic bitterness admirably subtle and well handled. A vintage to drink right away.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaittinger only produces a vintage Champagne when the harvests present exceptional qualities. This requirement is followed by several years of ageing in the cellars, ensuring a slow maturing of the flavours and the development of length and complexity.Taittinger Brut Millésimé 2009 is a blend of exclusively first press wines. It consists of 50% Chardonnay from «Grands Crus» in the Côte des Blancs region, and 50% Pinot Noir from «Grands Crus» in the Montagne de Reims and the beginning of the Marne Valley. \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\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Truffled anything.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":454428229660,"title":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve","handle":"dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne or wines in fact that are mouth-filling, rich and speaks of it's origins then may we present to you, the 'Grande Reserve' from Jerome Dehours. It has 60% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir with 26% Réserve wine from a Solera started in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lifted citrus notes of orange peel and lemon rind with fleshy williams pear and yellow stone fruit; apricot. The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite it's richness and bold character, there is plenty of refreshing acidity and minerality that carries through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe adventurous and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is on the richer style of champagne, you could experiment with the smaller, creamy Oysters and serve as an aperitif or it could also work well with some chargrilled beef, or slow-cooked lamb (which becomes tender and sweeter in texture) with lemon preserve to pick up those citrus notes in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-18T11:51:26+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-30T14:53:21+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Solera","Taste: Spice","Taste: Williams Pear","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7500,"price_min":7500,"price_max":7500,"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":6027919753244,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_GRAND_RES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586894631021,"product_id":454428229660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:45:13+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:45:34+10:00","alt":"Dehours And Fils Grande Reserve Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430734","variant_ids":[6027919753244]},"available":true,"name":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Grande Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7500,"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\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430734"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-and-fils-grande-reserve-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430734","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne or wines in fact that are mouth-filling, rich and speaks of it's origins then may we present to you, the 'Grande Reserve' from Jerome Dehours. It has 60% Pinot Meunier 30% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir with 26% Réserve wine from a Solera started in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect lifted citrus notes of orange peel and lemon rind with fleshy williams pear and yellow stone fruit; apricot. The palate flows on with these flavours with the addition of some spice and defined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite it's richness and bold character, there is plenty of refreshing acidity and minerality that carries through the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe adventurous and try something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is on the richer style of champagne, you could experiment with the smaller, creamy Oysters and serve as an aperitif or it could also work well with some chargrilled beef, or slow-cooked lamb (which becomes tender and sweeter in texture) with lemon preserve to pick up those citrus notes in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":303394226204,"title":"AR Lenoble Cuvée Intense Brut NV","handle":"ar-lenoble-cuvee-intense-brut-nv","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An impeccably crafted wine from noble fruit sources, offering value for money. Crunchy apple and grapefruit define a well-focused fruit profile, backed by the biscuity complexity of bottle age and a touch of oak, culminating in a finish of well-focused malic acid line and neatly integrated low dosage. A touch of phenolic texture does not interrupt its flow or mineral mouthfeel. A cuvée of integrity and poise.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs there is some complexity coupled with mineral freshness and energy, tuna and avocado nori rolls would be a great way to compliment this along with lighter bites like smoked salmon blinis with lemon creme fraiche and fresh mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-21T12:00:02+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-24T22:05:01+11:00","vendor":"AR Lenoble","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Premier Cru","Region: Damery","Reserve Wines","Taste: 40% Reserve Wines","Taste: Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: White Peach","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":4161799684124,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARL_INTENSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586968588397,"product_id":303394226204,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T21:56:18+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:53:13+10:00","alt":"AR Lenoble Cuvée Intense Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-cuvee-intense-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525528393","variant_ids":[4161799684124]},"available":true,"name":"AR Lenoble Cuvée Intense Brut NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":278,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-cuvee-intense-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525528393"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-cuvee-intense-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525528393","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An impeccably crafted wine from noble fruit sources, offering value for money. Crunchy apple and grapefruit define a well-focused fruit profile, backed by the biscuity complexity of bottle age and a touch of oak, culminating in a finish of well-focused malic acid line and neatly integrated low dosage. A touch of phenolic texture does not interrupt its flow or mineral mouthfeel. A cuvée of integrity and poise.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs there is some complexity coupled with mineral freshness and energy, tuna and avocado nori rolls would be a great way to compliment this along with lighter bites like smoked salmon blinis with lemon creme fraiche and fresh mint.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":296336883740,"title":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","handle":"veuve-clicquot-rose-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy \u0026amp; Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T16:40:38+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-23T19:44:29+11:00","vendor":"Veuve Clicquot","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Brut","Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Rosé","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Lees","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Sage","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Tannin","Taste: Tomato","valentine","Vintage","Vintage: 2008"],"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":4108560891932,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"V_CLICQ_VIN08RSE201","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588321251437,"product_id":296336883740,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:52:26+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:53:16+10:00","alt":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","variant_ids":[4108560891932]},"available":true,"name":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12900,"weight":1670,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy \u0026amp; Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":293692637212,"title":"Cuvée Sainte Anne","handle":"chartogne-taillet-cuvee-sainte-anne-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade by young Artisan, Alexandre Chartogne, this is his entry point cuvée with a 65 \/ 35 split of pinot noir and chardonnay and a low dosage of 4 grams per litre of sugar. It is fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and concrete eggs, with natural yeasts and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the fruit is sourced from Merfy, which is in the north-west of Reims and is based on Thanetian sands and clays. Being more pinot dominant there are notes of stone fruit like red cherry and yellow plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is bright with limey acids, chalky layers and a linear feel on the mouth with a savoury-almost-saline character. The finish is generous, flavoursome and highlights the terroir of the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region. \u003cbr\u003e Established in Merfy in 1485, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located north of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. At the heart of the Chartogne-Taillet philosophy is the search for the individual identity of their soils, allowing the wines to reveal an authentic and representative character unique to the village. After a ‘stage’ with Anselme Selosse, grower Alexandre Taillet has been running his family's estate since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis well structured pinot dominant cuvee will partner up well with rare roast beef and creamed horseradish wrapped a pastry galette.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T10:51:30+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-23T05:55:01+11:00","vendor":"Chartogne-Taillet","type":"Brut","tags":["Alexandre Chartogne","Extra Brut","Grower","Organic","Region: Merfy","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Horse-ploughing","Taste: Lime","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Saline","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Yellow Plum","Under $100","Wild Fermentation","Wild Yeasts","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":4092093923356,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHART_SAINTE_ANNE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588301131885,"product_id":293692637212,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:23:37+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:24:06+10:00","alt":"Chartogne Taillet Cuvee Sainte Anne Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-cuvee-sainte-anne-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487046","variant_ids":[4092093923356]},"available":true,"name":"Cuvée Sainte Anne - 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\/chartogne-taillet-cuvee-sainte-anne-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487046"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chartogne-taillet-cuvee-sainte-anne-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525487046","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eMade by young Artisan, Alexandre Chartogne, this is his entry point cuvée with a 65 \/ 35 split of pinot noir and chardonnay and a low dosage of 4 grams per litre of sugar. It is fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and concrete eggs, with natural yeasts and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the fruit is sourced from Merfy, which is in the north-west of Reims and is based on Thanetian sands and clays. Being more pinot dominant there are notes of stone fruit like red cherry and yellow plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is bright with limey acids, chalky layers and a linear feel on the mouth with a savoury-almost-saline character. The finish is generous, flavoursome and highlights the terroir of the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of the Taillet family tender to the vines and ultimately turned their winemaking skills to the famous sparkling wine of the region. \u003cbr\u003e Established in Merfy in 1485, Chartogne-Taillet’s vineyards are located north of the Montagne de Reims, 8 kilometres from Reims, on the southern tip of the Massif de Saint-Thierry. At the heart of the Chartogne-Taillet philosophy is the search for the individual identity of their soils, allowing the wines to reveal an authentic and representative character unique to the village. After a ‘stage’ with Anselme Selosse, grower Alexandre Taillet has been running his family's estate since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis well structured pinot dominant cuvee will partner up well with rare roast beef and creamed horseradish wrapped a pastry galette.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":169399123996,"title":"Avize Champ Caïn Brut 2005","handle":"champ-cain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"The terroir of Avize is so all-consuming that you can literally smell the violent tidal wave of surging salt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminerality coming. The bouquet is a salty sea breeze, a steamy whiff of bath salts that heralds an intricately crystalline salt structure. The frothing, energetic interplay between chalk minerality and beautiful acid line is captivating, amplified by subtle barrel texture and long lees age that gently massage the cut of Avize. Magnificent freshness and coiled potential, even at a decade of age, suggest that it calls for another decade yet to fully come into its own. There are few 2005 champagnes of which this can be said. Jacquesson has conjured one of the finest.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9,544 bottles and 500 magnums made. Bottled 18th May 2006 and disgorged February 2016.\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\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquesson are one of the most exciting houses in Champagne right now. Run by the Chiquet family since purchasing the property in 1978, brothers Jean-Herve and Laurent are at the helm and are creating a different form of magic in their region of Dizy. Have you ever considered yourself a bit of a 'rebel' or a non-conformist at heart? Are you a perfectionist with ridiculous attention to detail? If so, you will comfortably align with the philosophy and beliefs of the Chiquet brothers. Most - in  fact all - champagne houses create a non-vintage blend. The aim is to have a consistent ‘house-style’ year in, year out, blending across multiple vintages and reserves to make the wine homogenous, even if the year brings in extraordinary fruit. To the brothers Chiquet, they couldn’t quite accept a dumbing down of the wine to suit a style. So instead, they decided to work with the best of that given year and change from giving their ‘NV’ the code ‘Cuvée No. 740 (base year: 2012)’ instead. The result is a wine that changes every year and reflects the best of their combined efforts with the offerings of Mother Nature. Cuvée No. 740 accounts for 90% of their production, which sits at 280,000 bottles. Although not organic, they are very hands-on in the vineyard and more non-interventionist in the winery, which means, lower sulphur, low sugar addition (extra brut) across the range and no filtration which upholds both body and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is simply stunning, mineral, rich and layered simultaneously. Serve this wine with a white fish with lemon and garlic - keep it simple and let this wine do all the talking, as boy will it talk! Magic. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-03T16:36:57+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-03T16:38:35+11:00","vendor":"Jacquesson","type":"Vintage","tags":["Blanc de blancs","Organic","Prestige","Rare Collection","Rare Cuvee","Region: Dizy","Taste: Aged 10 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Salt","Vintage","Year: 2005"],"price":34000,"price_min":34000,"price_max":34000,"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":2004115914780,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"JACQEUSS_CHAMP_CAIN_05_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Avize Champ Caïn Brut 2005","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":34000,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Jacquesson-Champ-Cain-Extra-Brut-vintage-2005-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558226"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Jacquesson-Champ-Cain-Extra-Brut-vintage-2005-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558226","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\"The terroir of Avize is so all-consuming that you can literally smell the violent tidal wave of surging salt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminerality coming. The bouquet is a salty sea breeze, a steamy whiff of bath salts that heralds an intricately crystalline salt structure. The frothing, energetic interplay between chalk minerality and beautiful acid line is captivating, amplified by subtle barrel texture and long lees age that gently massage the cut of Avize. Magnificent freshness and coiled potential, even at a decade of age, suggest that it calls for another decade yet to fully come into its own. There are few 2005 champagnes of which this can be said. Jacquesson has conjured one of the finest.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9,544 bottles and 500 magnums made. Bottled 18th May 2006 and disgorged February 2016.\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\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquesson are one of the most exciting houses in Champagne right now. Run by the Chiquet family since purchasing the property in 1978, brothers Jean-Herve and Laurent are at the helm and are creating a different form of magic in their region of Dizy. Have you ever considered yourself a bit of a 'rebel' or a non-conformist at heart? Are you a perfectionist with ridiculous attention to detail? If so, you will comfortably align with the philosophy and beliefs of the Chiquet brothers. Most - in  fact all - champagne houses create a non-vintage blend. The aim is to have a consistent ‘house-style’ year in, year out, blending across multiple vintages and reserves to make the wine homogenous, even if the year brings in extraordinary fruit. To the brothers Chiquet, they couldn’t quite accept a dumbing down of the wine to suit a style. So instead, they decided to work with the best of that given year and change from giving their ‘NV’ the code ‘Cuvée No. 740 (base year: 2012)’ instead. The result is a wine that changes every year and reflects the best of their combined efforts with the offerings of Mother Nature. Cuvée No. 740 accounts for 90% of their production, which sits at 280,000 bottles. Although not organic, they are very hands-on in the vineyard and more non-interventionist in the winery, which means, lower sulphur, low sugar addition (extra brut) across the range and no filtration which upholds both body and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is simply stunning, mineral, rich and layered simultaneously. Serve this wine with a white fish with lemon and garlic - keep it simple and let this wine do all the talking, as boy will it talk! Magic. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":63663734812,"title":"Palmer \u0026 Co.  Brut Réserve","handle":"palmer-and-co-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier, with a quality-ageing period of 4.5 years in the cellar with an addition of 30% reserve wines from a solera ageing system. The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of the chardonnay in this champagne is coming the Cote de Sezanne. This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Cote de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T13:25:22+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:29:03+10:00","vendor":"Palmer \u0026 Co.","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","Christmas Day","Cooperative","Region: Reims","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Lemon Curd","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Williams Pear","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":3052481216540,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PALMER_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753649635437,"product_id":63663734812,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-_-Co-Brut-Reserve-Champagne.jpg?v=1532558327","variant_ids":[3052481216540]},"available":true,"name":"Palmer \u0026 Co.  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Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":63609995292,"title":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature","handle":"laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. The palate is refined, clean and has great length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat is Ultra Brut or Brut Nature? It is a category of champagne that is noted for not adding any sugar. Essentially, the Laurent-Perrier team select the parcels of fruit which exhibit the ripest parcels and lowest acidity to find natures harmony. This wine was launched in 1981 and for the team at Emperor, this stands as a great illustration of how to achieve great expression from the vineyards without masking it with sugar. This is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot noir. Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-03-06T17:24:56+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:44:50+10:00","vendor":"Laurent-Perrier","type":"Brut Nature","tags":["Brut nature","Region: Tours-Sur-Marne","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Flint","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: white peach","Ultra brut","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9900,"price_min":9900,"price_max":9900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":739036299292,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_PERRIER_ULTRA_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588722331757,"product_id":63609995292,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:29+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:49+10:00","alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","variant_ids":[739036299292]},"available":true,"name":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9900,"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\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. The palate is refined, clean and has great length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat is Ultra Brut or Brut Nature? It is a category of champagne that is noted for not adding any sugar. Essentially, the Laurent-Perrier team select the parcels of fruit which exhibit the ripest parcels and lowest acidity to find natures harmony. This wine was launched in 1981 and for the team at Emperor, this stands as a great illustration of how to achieve great expression from the vineyards without masking it with sugar. This is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot noir. Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e"}