Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2008 Magnum (1.5L)
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $426.55 (?)
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They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as \u003cstrong\u003echef winemaker Francois Domi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. 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The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eRated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto. 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The magnum can be cellared another 10 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut and seductive tactile pleasure (citrus zest, seeded white flesh fruit and Breton biscuits). The wine offers a persistent finish with a structure defined by the quality of its potential as a great vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning wine, with an extra brut dosage, is dominated by great Pinot Noir flavours which is tempered by the elegance of the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The blend of cuvée has been made with a strong dominance of Grands Crus Pinot Noir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicious fruit intensity with elegant lemony citrus notes and nuts (flaked almonds, Menton lemons). There is a long and nuanced sensory development centred around exquisite hints of patisseries (raw butter, Mirabelle plum jelly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt promises a subtle richness of flavours and an ageing potential worthy of a great vintage champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean and elegant style\u003c\/strong\u003e. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as \u003cstrong\u003echef winemaker Francois Domi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Aÿ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Chouilly and Vertus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing on lees: 9 years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Brut Dosage : 4 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategorically the finest Extra Brut ever conceived, this is a cuvée of laser line and immortal structure that rejoices in the lightning energy of 2008 and the exacting precision engineering that is Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glowing, medium straw hue is a dazzling prelude to its scintillating purity and drive, cut with magnificent acid line and high-tensile chalk structure. The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eRated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto. Serve at: 11-12°C\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Drappier
Drappier Millésime Exception 2008 Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
2008
Urville
Club Price $361.00 (?)
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A touch of vanilla testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with grilled aniseed and lemon sea bass, risotto, sole à la plancha and traditional blanquette of veal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% of the wines are matured in oak barrels for 1 year. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 5 years on lees. The date of disgorgement is printed on each label. Dosage: 5.6 g\/l, liqueurs aged in Limousin oak casks. Only the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used along with mechanical low-pressure presses. Use of gravity to avoid pumping, thus avoiding oxidation. Minimal use of sulphur with natural settling with no filtration. Alcoholic fermentation for roughly two weeks at low temperature then total and natural malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. 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Pol Roger
Pol Roger White Foil Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
Club Price $217.55 (?)
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Superb.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne third of each of the varieties, with extended ageing in the cellar due to the larger format. Usually the 750ml is aged for four and half years. The Jeroboam would be aged significantly longer at around 7-8 years as an estimate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please allow 2 extra days to standard shipping.\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 pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly shucked oysters and lots of great friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-19T16:50:13+11:00","created_at":"2019-02-19T16:56:05+11:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Brut","tags":[],"price":22900,"price_min":22900,"price_max":22900,"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":14124297060461,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_ROGER_MAGNUM_NV","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger White Foil Magnum (1.5L)","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":22900,"weight":3000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-reserve-nv-epernay-champagne.jpg?v=1550555768"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-reserve-nv-epernay-champagne.jpg?v=1550555768","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1333230239853,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.766,"height":654,"width":501,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-reserve-nv-epernay-champagne.jpg?v=1569156750"},"aspect_ratio":0.766,"height":654,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-reserve-nv-epernay-champagne.jpg?v=1569156750","width":501}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend is a mixture of one-third of each of the varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with the addition of 15-20% reserve wines. Pale, white gold colour, a very lively style, with fresh citrus, tropical fruits of grapefruit and pineapple. Fresh and vivacious with more depth than most aperitif styles. This is far above most commercial non-vintage blends and has the ability to improve and develop in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 155\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The white foiled staple of many an ex-British PM is in terrific shape, showing a completeness, richness and freshness that makes champagne really compelling. The blend draws in all three champagne grapes - chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier - making a complex toast and berry impression on the nose. The palate has plenty of rich red fruit flavour, finishing with chalky, dry resolve. Superb.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne third of each of the varieties, with extended ageing in the cellar due to the larger format. Usually the 750ml is aged for four and half years. The Jeroboam would be aged significantly longer at around 7-8 years as an estimate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. Please allow 2 extra days to standard shipping.\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 pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly shucked oysters and lots of great friends.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $218.50 (?)
{"id":4845135888493,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Réserve Magnum (1.5L)","handle":"charles-heidsieck-reserve-magnum-1-5l","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Class leading Non-vintage Brut in a magnum format (1.5L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Over 60 wines go into making this with 5-6 years average aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent with richer foods and really pimps out a party\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are beginning your champagne journey or you simply want to experience an excellent example of a Brut champagne, try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and yellow peach with some banana bread and spice. This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-11-20T13:48:16+11:00","created_at":"2020-11-19T11:46:50+11:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Brut","tags":["1500ml","big","Grande Marque","Magnum","New Arrival","Perpetual Solera","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Reims","Size: Magnum","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: banana","Taste: Banana Bread","Taste: Bread","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Peach","topsell","Year: NV"],"price":23000,"price_min":23000,"price_max":23000,"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":33163857920109,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHARLES_HEIDSIECK_MAGNUM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Réserve Magnum (1.5L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":23000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/CHmagnum.jpg?v=1605840493"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/CHmagnum.jpg?v=1605840493","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8104979267693,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.728,"height":640,"width":466,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/CHmagnum.jpg?v=1605840493"},"aspect_ratio":0.728,"height":640,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/CHmagnum.jpg?v=1605840493","width":466}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Class leading Non-vintage Brut in a magnum format (1.5L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Over 60 wines go into making this with 5-6 years average aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent with richer foods and really pimps out a party\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are beginning your champagne journey or you simply want to experience an excellent example of a Brut champagne, try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and yellow peach with some banana bread and spice. This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Festigny
Club Price $175.75 (?)
{"id":4795394818157,"title":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L","handle":"apollonis-authentic-meunier-blanc-de-noirs-magnum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-10T08:50:56+10:00","created_at":"2020-09-10T08:45:51+10:00","vendor":"Apollonis","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Brut","Exclusive","Grower","Kyri's Selection","Magnum","New Arrival","Premier Cru","Region: Festigny","Reserve Wines","Size: Magnum","Sustainable","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Year: NV"],"price":18500,"price_min":18500,"price_max":18500,"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":33008135405677,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15640167186541,"product_id":4795394818157,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-09-10T08:49:58+10:00","updated_at":"2020-09-10T08:50:17+10:00","alt":"Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691817","variant_ids":[33008135405677]},"available":true,"name":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne","id":7811302293613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2048,"width":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691798"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691817"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691817","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne","id":7811302293613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2048,"width":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691798"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2048,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Apollonis-magnum-Authentic-Meunier-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1599691798","width":2048}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. 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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $251.75 (?)
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A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful presentation of impeccably ripe fruit of intricate balance and abundant appeal: a dependable bargain in the non-vintage champagne stakes. It's on the rise in its new, dedicated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 2009 base, Brut Premier reserves came from a solera, in Jean-Baptiste Lecaillons view, lacking focus and 'showing too much character of having been made in the cellar.' The solera is now no more, bringing greater focus, more precise mineral articulation and greater emphasis on ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage was sensibly dropped from 10-11g\/L to 9.5 g\/L. The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-09T08:59:48+11:00","created_at":"2020-12-09T08:55:54+11:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Louis Roederer","Magnum","No Malolactic Fermentation","Over $200","Over $500","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Reims","Size: Jeroboam","Size: Magnum","Taste: Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Lemon Blossom","Taste: Malic Acidity","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Toasty","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: NV"],"price":26500,"price_min":26500,"price_max":26500,"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":33196513689709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ROEDERER_MAGNUM","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15999075647597,"product_id":4857511641197,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-12-09T08:58:02+11:00","updated_at":"2020-12-09T08:58:02+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":720,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","variant_ids":[33196513689709]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Brut Premier Magnum (1.5L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":26500,"weight":4000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8170457399405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8170457399405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":720,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/roederermagnum.jpg?v=1607464682","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Signature blend of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An exceptional Magnum format (2 standard bottles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ultimate entertainer or piece of collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. 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We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful presentation of impeccably ripe fruit of intricate balance and abundant appeal: a dependable bargain in the non-vintage champagne stakes. It's on the rise in its new, dedicated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 2009 base, Brut Premier reserves came from a solera, in Jean-Baptiste Lecaillons view, lacking focus and 'showing too much character of having been made in the cellar.' The solera is now no more, bringing greater focus, more precise mineral articulation and greater emphasis on ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage was sensibly dropped from 10-11g\/L to 9.5 g\/L. The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut 2006 Magnum 1.5L
Prestige
2006
Epernay
Club Price $759.05 (?)
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Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's never easy choosing foods when it comes to such wines as you never want to over power the wine. Instead of our research team looking at a direct suggestion like oysters or caviar (which would work a treat) they looked into what Winston Churchill was a fan of eating. It turns out, he was impartial to turtle soup (yes this was a thing back in London) and a cheese platter, particularly Swiss Gruyere. There you have it, an unusual but traditional pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Devaux
Devaux Cuvée D Millesime '08 Magnum 1.5L
Vintage
Côte des Bar
Club Price $350.55 (?)
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All fermented in stainless steel and full malolactic fermentation which leads to a rich, creamy style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFounded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux, the house was then managed by three inspiring women who led the family winery with remarkable energy and talent in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDevaux is located in a village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e known as Hameau de Villeneuve the far south of Champagne in an area known as the Côte des Bar\u003c\/span\u003e, where big luscious pinot noir fruit is the hero. Approximately 100 hectares of their huge land holding is dedicated to making the house champagne of Devaux, with the remaining fruit sold to other producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis champagne is a fabulous start if you are taking the first step to move away from the grand-marque, big-brands that you have bought for many years. They are a well produced range of wines which will totally satisfy you and your guests at your next soiree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 62\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cuddly generosity of Côte des Bar pinot noir is the perfect foil for the tension of Côte des Blancs chardonnay in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe magnificently high-strung 2008 season. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon 200 Years NV Magnum (1.5L)
Extra Brut
NV
Club Price $3,581.50 (?)
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