Organic Champagne
Organic viticulture enables the plants to fortify its resistance to certain diseases through organic treatments. For example, nitrogen fixing plants to pull air into the soil, growing cover crops to attracts insects - a natural remedy for farming problems, or having small sheep graze the grass and weeds between the vine rows. The challenge however in a region like Champagne lies in its dual climatic influence. Sitting at the most northerly latitude, it is swayed by both maritime and continental weather. The regions’ tempestuous climate can wreak havoc on the vineyards and so it is necessary to use certain treatments otherwise this can prove fatal to crops.
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Drappier
Drappier Rosé de Saignée
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Urville
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Club Price $87.40 (?)
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Amongst their range of excellent cuvées, they have a range including a ‘Sulphur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘Blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe love the sheer juiciness and fruit drive in this wine with a little tannic grip, so we thought let's go with a seared tuna steak or any variation of duck you may like.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T21:44:54+11:00","created_at":"2019-04-02T10:18:43+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Exclusive","Low Sulphur","Region: Urville","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Floral","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Saignee","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Taste: Texture","Taste: wild raspberry","Year: NV"],"price":9299,"price_min":9299,"price_max":9299,"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":15262840750189,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4771870539885,"product_id":1603365011565,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-04-02T10:21:13+11:00","updated_at":"2019-04-02T10:21:13+11:00","alt":null,"width":565,"height":737,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1554160873","variant_ids":[15262840750189]},"available":true,"name":"Drappier Rosé de Saignée - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9299,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":67,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1554160873"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Drappier-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1554160873","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever heard the term vinous? 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Bonnet-Ponson
Bonnet-Ponson Seconde Nature (Sulphur Free)
Extra Brut
NV
Chamery
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Club Price $98.80 (?)
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There is an abundance of flavour, purity in it's expression and it just keeps you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 45% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay 15% pinot meunier and all of which is sourced from premier cru vineyards. 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A key focus of the house is long ageing with their signature wine the 'Extra Brut' being aged for a minimum of 4 years. Their vineyards are located across the Premier Cru sites of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la montagne\u003c\/span\u003e and the Grand Cru site of Verzenay where they make a 100% vintage Blanc de Noirs named after Cyril's great, great grandfather, Jules Bonnet. 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The winemaker Cyril uses 40% reserve wines from perpetual blending which adds layers of rich and decadent flavour. the rest of the wine is sourced from the 2012 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged: 4 years in the cellar \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDosage: 0 g\/l \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur 0 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorged: 31\/01\/2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom father to son since 1862, Champagne Bonnet-Ponson has perpetuated the art of champagne making in the Montagne de Reims region for more than 150 years. The current winemaker, Cyril Bonnet farms the 10.5 hectares organically and only produce champagne from their fruit so they are a Recoltant-manipulant. 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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman Rosé 15
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
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Club Price $98.80 (?)
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There is so much going on and if you have any issues with sulphur and prefer low or no dosage champagne, you have arrived at a great example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. 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Bonnet-Ponson
Bonnet-Ponson 'Jules Bonnet'
Blanc de Noirs
2011
Chamery
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Club Price $119.70 (?)
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There is great length and persistence on the palate with vibrant and enticing acidity that guarantees the wines ageing potential. Whatever anyone tells you, don't be put of by the vintage, this is a knockout. Well-made and a smart wine. Needs food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 100% Pinot noir sourced from their best sites from the Grand Cru village of Verzenay and the Premier Cru village of Chamery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged: 5-6 years on lees \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically made. Barrel-fermented in 228 litre barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDosage: 3 g\/l (Brut Nature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorged: June 017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom father to son since 1862, Champagne Bonnet-Ponson has perpetuated the art of champagne making in the Montagne de Reims region for more than 150 years. The current winemaker, Cyril Bonnet farms the 10.5 hectares organically and only produce champagne from their fruit so they are a Recoltant-manipulant. A key focus of the house is long ageing with their signature wine the 'Extra Brut' being aged for a minimum of 4 years. Their vineyards are located across the Premier Cru sites of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la montagne\u003c\/span\u003e and the Grand Cru site of Verzenay where they make a 100% vintage Blanc de Noirs named after Cyril's great, great grandfather, Jules Bonnet. The house makes an exciting range of grower champagne with focus on Terroir (vineyard specific) and use low dosage and low use of sulphur, with the most recent release 'Seconde Nature' being a Zero sulphur wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first ideas that sprung to mind were that of roast chicken with crispy skin, served with root vegetables to tie in with the sweet earthiness of the wine and a few roasted potatoes wouldn't go astray.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-26T08:34:56+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-26T08:07:19+11:00","vendor":"Bonnet-Ponson","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","Oak","Organic","Region: Chamery","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Decadent","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Layered","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Plum","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Toast","Year: 2011"],"price":12699,"price_min":12699,"price_max":12699,"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":13870203404397,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BONNET-P-B-D-NOIRS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4290274361453,"product_id":1492217397357,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-26T08:29:42+11:00","updated_at":"2018-11-26T08:34:14+11:00","alt":"Bonnet-Ponson-Jules-Bonnet-Blanc-De-Noirs-2011-Champagne-Emperor","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Jules-Bonnet-Blanc-De-Noirs-2011-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1543181654","variant_ids":[13870203404397]},"available":true,"name":"Bonnet-Ponson 'Jules Bonnet' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12699,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":8,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Jules-Bonnet-Blanc-De-Noirs-2011-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1543181654"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Jules-Bonnet-Blanc-De-Noirs-2011-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1543181654","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDecadent and classy. This is a Blanc de Noirs that seduces you, sip by sip, swirl after swirl and leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is named after Cyril Bonnet's Great, Great Grandfather Jules Bonnet who contributed to many years of winemaking and shaping the Bonnet-Ponson family style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeep gold in colour with notes of honeycomb, apricot and either orange rind or pink grapefruit. After a few moments in the glass, some pastry and toast start to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a large portion of the fruit being sourced from the mineral hilly Grand Cru of Verzenay, there is a pure mouthfeel, decadent, layered with plenty of mineral\/chalk sensation. There is great length and persistence on the palate with vibrant and enticing acidity that guarantees the wines ageing potential. Whatever anyone tells you, don't be put of by the vintage, this is a knockout. Well-made and a smart wine. Needs food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 100% Pinot noir sourced from their best sites from the Grand Cru village of Verzenay and the Premier Cru village of Chamery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAged: 5-6 years on lees \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically made. Barrel-fermented in 228 litre barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDosage: 3 g\/l (Brut Nature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorged: June 017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom father to son since 1862, Champagne Bonnet-Ponson has perpetuated the art of champagne making in the Montagne de Reims region for more than 150 years. The current winemaker, Cyril Bonnet farms the 10.5 hectares organically and only produce champagne from their fruit so they are a Recoltant-manipulant. A key focus of the house is long ageing with their signature wine the 'Extra Brut' being aged for a minimum of 4 years. Their vineyards are located across the Premier Cru sites of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la montagne\u003c\/span\u003e and the Grand Cru site of Verzenay where they make a 100% vintage Blanc de Noirs named after Cyril's great, great grandfather, Jules Bonnet. The house makes an exciting range of grower champagne with focus on Terroir (vineyard specific) and use low dosage and low use of sulphur, with the most recent release 'Seconde Nature' being a Zero sulphur wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first ideas that sprung to mind were that of roast chicken with crispy skin, served with root vegetables to tie in with the sweet earthiness of the wine and a few roasted potatoes wouldn't go astray.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bonnet-Ponson
Bonnet-Ponson Premier Cru
Extra Brut
NV
Chamery
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Club Price $79.80 (?)
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A key focus of the house is long ageing with their signature wine the 'Extra Brut' being aged for a minimum of 4 years. Their vineyards are located across the Premier Cru sites of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la montagne\u003c\/span\u003e and the Grand Cru site of Verzenay where they make a 100% vintage Blanc de Noirs named after Cyril's great, great grandfather, Jules Bonnet. The house makes an exciting range of grower champagne with focus on Terroir (vineyard specific) and use low dosage and low use of sulphur, with the most recent release 'Seconde Nature' being a Zero sulphur wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRecommended by the house, an ideal suggestion would be Escargots with chive cream, apple puree and chaource cheese. 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Drappier
Drappier Millésime Exception 2012
Vintage
2012
Urville
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Club Price $117.80 (?)
{"id":1488102850669,"title":"Drappier Millésime Exception 2012","handle":"drappier-millesime-exception-2012","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very complex, rich nose revealing hints of fresh ginger, stone fruit and almond. In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche. A floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorgement date: Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage: 5.6 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. 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In the mouth it is lightly creamy with good tightness and a suggestion of brioche. A floral touch testifies to the high proportion of Chardonnay while the depth of the Pinot Noir is expressed in the form of red fruits and appealing bitter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade with 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe year 2012 was memorable for a historic hailstorm which reduced yields considerably. The surviving grapes developed harmoniously and produced a low quantity vintage deemed excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. 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Drappier
Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur) BACK IN!
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Urville
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Club Price $110.20 (?)
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The Drappier house have always been at the forefront of winemaking and it is our great pleasure to present this unique and excellent cuvée. Made with 100% pinot noir with Zero dosage, this will dazzle you tastebuds and show you a whole new side to champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe nose is very fresh with notes of nashi pear, lemon juice and hazelnuts. Uber dry on the tongue with a its stony-mineral bursting with life. It will awaken enthusiasts and purists on the lookout for new a new sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIf you ever get that friend that have low tolerance to sulfur then we recommended this for those allergic to sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. 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Drappier
Drappier Cuvée Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Urville
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Club Price $82.65 (?)
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Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage: 8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. 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Fleury
Fleury Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Courteron
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Club Price $84.55 (?)
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Georges Remy
Georges Remy Les Quatre Terroirs
Extra Brut
NV
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Club Price $117.80 (?)
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When he came back to his home in Bouzy, it was only natural that he start-out making Bouzy Rouge (a still red wine made entirely from pinot noir). These wines are excellent and have been listed at the two Michelin Starred restaurant in Reims – L’Assiette Champenois. The family have been involved in grape growing since 1829 however the first wines weren’t produced until 1950. Much like many of the growers of the time, they decided to sell to the Negociants as this was the easiest way to make a return. Georges first harvest under his control was in 2011 and the wines started to appear around the world in 2014. He was encouraged by other growers in the region such as Pierre Paillard and Benoit Lahaye to turn his hand to champagne production and we are certainly glad he did. All of his wines are organically farmed and he has been using biodynamic preparations as well across their 4.6 hectares of vineyards. Georges is releasing some really exciting wines and we watching his progress with a keen eye. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this has some great body, vinosity and structure, we would opt for some well-crafted Iberico ham with Buffalo Mozzarella and some Bruschetta. Keeping it simple is sometimes best.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-02T17:30:27+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-31T11:04:57+11:00","vendor":"Georges Remy","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Artisan","Brut","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Non Vintage","Organic","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Florals","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Under $100","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":12499,"price_min":12499,"price_max":12499,"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":13776542138477,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GR_QUATRE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4223186763885,"product_id":1481556230253,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T11:05:39+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T11:05:39+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Georges-Remy-Les-Quatre-Terroirs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540944339","variant_ids":[13776542138477]},"available":true,"name":"Georges Remy Les Quatre Terroirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12499,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Georges-Remy-Les-Quatre-Terroirs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540944339"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Georges-Remy-Les-Quatre-Terroirs-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540944339","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love wine, then you’ll love this. Why? Because it has a vinous nature that we love, filled with ripe red fruit and a herbal-aniseed twist that makes this enticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate leads into a powerful stride with rich, decadent and almost a silky texture. We love the phenolics (chew or tannin if you like) that are a result of the pinot noir plus some minerality peering through from the Bouzy fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink summer strawberry, quince with pastry notes trickling through to a very pleasing finish. Moreish is the word.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made up of 65% pinot noir and 35% chardonnay from both Premier and Grand Cru fruit across Bouzy, Ambonnay, Louvois and Tauxieres. It is a non-vintage champagne with 60% coming from the 2014 harvest and 40% from the 2015 harvest. Barrel fermentation was the choice here and an Extra Brut dosage of just 3.5 g\/l. Limited production to just 1,642 bottles worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVillages: Bouzy, Ambonnay, Louvois and Tauxieres. Blend of 2014 (40%) and 2015 (60%) harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorges Remy is a third generation grower who started his venture into winemaking as a red winemaker in Bordeaux. When he came back to his home in Bouzy, it was only natural that he start-out making Bouzy Rouge (a still red wine made entirely from pinot noir). These wines are excellent and have been listed at the two Michelin Starred restaurant in Reims – L’Assiette Champenois. The family have been involved in grape growing since 1829 however the first wines weren’t produced until 1950. Much like many of the growers of the time, they decided to sell to the Negociants as this was the easiest way to make a return. Georges first harvest under his control was in 2011 and the wines started to appear around the world in 2014. He was encouraged by other growers in the region such as Pierre Paillard and Benoit Lahaye to turn his hand to champagne production and we are certainly glad he did. All of his wines are organically farmed and he has been using biodynamic preparations as well across their 4.6 hectares of vineyards. Georges is releasing some really exciting wines and we watching his progress with a keen eye. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this has some great body, vinosity and structure, we would opt for some well-crafted Iberico ham with Buffalo Mozzarella and some Bruschetta. Keeping it simple is sometimes best.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Vadin-Plateau
Vadin-Plateau Grande Reserve Extra Brut
NV
Cumieres
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Club Price $84.55 (?)
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We are excited to see more from this house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Chardonnay 40% Pinot Noir of which 5% vin de réserve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage 3 g\/l and a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eged on lees for 5 years. The winemakers Guy and Remy decided to age this wine using\u003c\/span\u003e the traditional 'tirage' process, whereby each bottle is stoppered with a cork, held in place by a wire cage and sits in the cellar to age and develop. This allows for a little more development from the oxygen being absorbed via the cork's natural porous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not often you see this technique used as most houses opt to use a crown seal cap and then, disgorgement add the cork with cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVadin-Plateau Champagne is a family run enterprise in the heart of the Great Valley of the Marne, in the village of Cumières, near Épernay, the capital of Champagne. Since 1785, a passion for wine and its cultivation has been transmitted from generation to generation and continues today to Yann, the ninth generation. The vineyards of Champagne Vadin-Plateau were formed over the generations, and have now reached seven hectares over seven villages, all chosen by the family of the wine makers for their characteristics: Aÿ, Pourcy, Hautvillers, Cumières, Damery, Venteuil, Château-Thierry. Exclusively on southern and southeastern slopes, the vineyard is composed of 44% Pinot Meunier, 39% Pinot Noir and 17% Chardonnay. Each tract was acquired based on its ability to carry the variety that the company wanted to use. Thus, Champagne Vadin-Plateau is endowed with a range of flavors from terroir that have been classified for some Premier and Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-18T17:15:00+10:00","created_at":"2018-09-12T16:23:27+10:00","vendor":"Vadin-Plateau","type":"NV","tags":["Region: Cumieres","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mirabelle plum","Taste: Organic","Taste: Toasty"],"price":8999,"price_min":8999,"price_max":8999,"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":13152330809453,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VADIN_P_GR","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3968492699757,"product_id":1413875662957,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-12T16:25:22+10:00","updated_at":"2018-09-12T16:25:22+10:00","alt":null,"width":125,"height":455,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vadin-plateau-grande-reserve-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1536733522","variant_ids":[13152330809453]},"available":true,"name":"Vadin-Plateau Grande Reserve Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8999,"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\/vadin-plateau-grande-reserve-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1536733522"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vadin-plateau-grande-reserve-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1536733522","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you like champagne that has the warm, toasty richness of age coupled with the energy and freshness of yellow grapefruit and citrus, then you have arrived at the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an extra brut, it is dry and crisp yet soft and juicy mellowing out to mirabelle plum and lemon cream. This is not a simple wine by any means with the texture and mineral expression, making itself present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents excellent value from this new producer in Australia. We are excited to see more from this house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Chardonnay 40% Pinot Noir of which 5% vin de réserve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage 3 g\/l and a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eged on lees for 5 years. The winemakers Guy and Remy decided to age this wine using\u003c\/span\u003e the traditional 'tirage' process, whereby each bottle is stoppered with a cork, held in place by a wire cage and sits in the cellar to age and develop. This allows for a little more development from the oxygen being absorbed via the cork's natural porous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not often you see this technique used as most houses opt to use a crown seal cap and then, disgorgement add the cork with cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVadin-Plateau Champagne is a family run enterprise in the heart of the Great Valley of the Marne, in the village of Cumières, near Épernay, the capital of Champagne. Since 1785, a passion for wine and its cultivation has been transmitted from generation to generation and continues today to Yann, the ninth generation. The vineyards of Champagne Vadin-Plateau were formed over the generations, and have now reached seven hectares over seven villages, all chosen by the family of the wine makers for their characteristics: Aÿ, Pourcy, Hautvillers, Cumières, Damery, Venteuil, Château-Thierry. Exclusively on southern and southeastern slopes, the vineyard is composed of 44% Pinot Meunier, 39% Pinot Noir and 17% Chardonnay. Each tract was acquired based on its ability to carry the variety that the company wanted to use. Thus, Champagne Vadin-Plateau is endowed with a range of flavors from terroir that have been classified for some Premier and Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Insouciance Brut Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ludes
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Club Price $113.05 (?)
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De Sousa
De Sousa Reserve Brut Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
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Club Price $103.55 (?)
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The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malolactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes. Total annual production is around 120,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fresh seafood to highlight the mineral dimension in this wine and it's citrus-driven texture. 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All of De Sousa wines are certified Organic and Biodynamic with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy champagne that has charm and vibrant, fresh appeal, then keep reading. This has ripe citrus fruit with clear-cut minerality and a textural richness underpinned by older vines (around 45 years). We love wines like this because they are easy to enjoy and they truly deliver. Think along the lines of nougat, almond, lemon-curd with herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest with between 25-30% reserve wines added. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 27 \/ 07 \/ 2016 Disgorged: 26 \/ 01 \/ 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malolactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes. Total annual production is around 120,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny fresh seafood to highlight the mineral dimension in this wine and it's citrus-driven texture. Favourites \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Mycorhize Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Avize
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Club Price $141.55 (?)
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By only ploughing these vineyards by horse, the theory is that soil compaction is reduced and hence the roots achieve greater penetration, while increased mycorhize enhances mineral character. The wine dramatically exemplifies the science as the mineral, saline, iodine definition of Avize is accentuated in De Sousa’s exacting regime. So pronounced is its salty, oyster shell presence that it is impossible to miss, even on the bouquet.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malo-lactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave this with Poached Turbot in a creamy white sauce and steamed broccolini, silverbeet or other clean greens. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-30T20:42:31+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:14:01+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Rare Collection","Region: Avize","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Saline","Taste: Savoury","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":14999,"price_min":14999,"price_max":14999,"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":12519433273453,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_MYCORHIZE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3774027268205,"product_id":1375720669293,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-30T20:22:56+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-30T20:22:56+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Mycorhize-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532946176","variant_ids":[12519433273453]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Mycorhize Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":15,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Mycorhize-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532946176"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Mycorhize-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532946176","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy champagne produced using older, more mature vines that display intensity of flavour and mineral expression, then you have landed in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErick De Sousa sources the chardonnay from his excellent plots in Avize and Oger and lets them ferment naturally. The wine undergoes fermentation and ageing entirely in barrique. The result is play of mineral-salinity with toasted notes and ripe yellow fruit. After a few moments in the glass and it reveals a savoury, mealy and creamy complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003eMycorhize is a fungus that metabolises the soil and helps plant roots to ingest minerality. By only ploughing these vineyards by horse, the theory is that soil compaction is reduced and hence the roots achieve greater penetration, while increased mycorhize enhances mineral character. The wine dramatically exemplifies the science as the mineral, saline, iodine definition of Avize is accentuated in De Sousa’s exacting regime. So pronounced is its salty, oyster shell presence that it is impossible to miss, even on the bouquet.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malo-lactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave this with Poached Turbot in a creamy white sauce and steamed broccolini, silverbeet or other clean greens. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay & Avize)
Extra Brut
NV
Avize
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Club Price $132.05 (?)
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The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2014 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08 \/ 04 \/ 15 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 \/ 01 \/ 17 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to created a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. The mood of 3A swings dramatically according to its base vintage, and the 2013 season presents quite a contrast to earlier blends.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ripe pinot noir leaps from the glass in pink musk stick, red cherry and candied strawberry exuberance, declaring a bold and fruity style. It pulls in line on the finish, thanks to well-defined acidity and a tremendous undercurrent of fine salt chalk minerality, the unifying highlight of De Sousa. The 2012 base, by comparison, is a rich style that declares the depth of Aÿ and Ambonnay pinot noir in plum and black cherry fruit, with the expansive mood of oak fermentation expressed in mixed spice, dark fruit cake and dark chocolate. 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Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a wine that has this sort of power, vinosity and energy, you play in many different arenas of flavour. We love Mexican and think that this could handle and Chicken Mole Poblano with Green Coriander rice. We love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with dried ancho chillies, ground nuts and chocolate. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-31T17:49:50+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-25T16:13:45+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Co-Fermented","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Plum","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: NV"],"price":13999,"price_min":13999,"price_max":13999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12519432650861,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_3A","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3774144381037,"product_id":1375720570989,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-30T20:50:03+10:00","updated_at":"2018-11-02T11:30:28+11:00","alt":"De-Sousa-3A-Brut-champagne-emperor","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Grand-Cru-3A-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1541118628","variant_ids":[12519432650861]},"available":false,"name":"De Sousa 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay \u0026 Avize) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Grand-Cru-3A-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1541118628"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Grand-Cru-3A-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1541118628","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to have this wine in our midst. What does it mean to co-ferment? Don't champagne producers do that anyway? Well, the answer is no. Most producers keep every parcel separate and here we see Erick De Sousa, showing his character and fermenting both chardonnay and pinot noir (50:50) to create something truly unique. He also ferments the wine in a mixture of stainless steel and oak. The only other producer we know that does this is Geoffroy with his 'Blanc de Rose' (also on Emperor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is ripe, spicy and powerful yet mineral and fresh with many layers waiting to reveal a vinous and yellow fruit driven appeal that we cannot get enough of. This is most certainly a wine before it is a champagne and so give it time in the glass. The dialogue will be rewarding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2014 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08 \/ 04 \/ 15 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 \/ 01 \/ 17 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The trend in Champagne is towards keeping parcels separate to increase definition, but De Sousa has boldly co-fermented to created a profoundly seamless union of chardonnay and pinot noir from three of Champagne’s most distinctive villages. 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The minerality of Avize triumphs, fine, tense and chalk-rich.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malo-lactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a wine that has this sort of power, vinosity and energy, you play in many different arenas of flavour. We love Mexican and think that this could handle and Chicken Mole Poblano with Green Coriander rice. We love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with dried ancho chillies, ground nuts and chocolate. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Rosé
Brut
NV
Avize
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Club Price $103.55 (?)
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This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malo-lactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave it with some ocean trout. 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The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% of the wine and contributes wild notes of strawberry, rose petal and some spice. The majority of this wine is as you might have guessed, chardonnay sourced from Avize, Grauves and Cuis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of De Sousa wines are certified Organic and Biodynamic with careful consideration to their soil and manual handling of grapes at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base vintage is from the 2014 harvest. Dosage sits at a reasonable 7 g\/L. This remains unfined and unfiltered so a small deposit may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 08 \/ 04 \/ 2015 Disgorged: 15 \/ 06 \/ 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is proud to be the import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; \u0026gt; Vielles Vignes or old-vine viticulture. \u0026gt; The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. \u0026gt; Full malo-lactic fermentation. \u0026gt; Extended lees ageing. \u0026gt; Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to other champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave it with some ocean trout. Salmon blinis are always a firm favourite with this style of Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Flavien Nowack
Flavien Nowack La Fontinette '13
Blanc de Noirs
2013
Vandieres
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Club Price $141.55 (?)
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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. 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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","Region: Vandieres","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Velvet","Taste: Wet Stone","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: 2013"],"price":14999,"price_min":14999,"price_max":14999,"available":false,"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_13","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":false,"name":"Flavien Nowack La Fontinette '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"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. 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David Léclapart
David Leclapart L'Amateur Premier Cru Brut Nature
Blanc de Blancs
Trepail
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Club Price $136.80 (?)
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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. 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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. 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Vouette et Sorbee
Vouette et Sorbée Blanc d'Argile
Blanc de Blancs
Buxieres-Sur-Arce
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Club Price $166.25 (?)
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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":"Vouette et Sorbée 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":"deny","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"}
Dhondt-Grellet
Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines'
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Flavigny
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Club Price $103.55 (?)
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It has been fermented entirely in stainless steel with a tiny 2 g\/l dosage which adds to that initial citrus-chalk impression. It has gone through malolactic fermentation and has only spent about 17 months on lees. Perhaps in the future, this could be a bit longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eBased in the village of Flavigny (west of Avize). The fruit is sourced from Premier Cru vineyard - Cuis. The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne. Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. Adrien was quoted from a Spanish saying that, “the older wines are present to educate the younger wines.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you have a wine as fresh and as refined as this, look for foods that will amplify its energy and clean appeal. We like the idea of sliced pear, walnut, rocket salad with soft goats cheese and extra virgin olive oil. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-04T07:48:53+11:00","created_at":"2018-03-25T08:40:32+11:00","vendor":"Dhondt-Grellet","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Artisan","Base year: 2015","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Non Vintage","Organic","Region: Flavigny","Sustainable","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: White Florals","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":10999,"price_min":10999,"price_max":10999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":8032597377052,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DHONDT_TERRES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4223180800109,"product_id":686783954972,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T10:54:34+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T10:54:34+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dhondt-Grellet-Extra-Brut-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1540943674","variant_ids":[8032597377052]},"available":false,"name":"Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dhondt-Grellet-Extra-Brut-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1540943674"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Dhondt-Grellet-Extra-Brut-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1540943674","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual play of salinity and orchard fruit when we first opened the wine but we just couldn’t quite put our finger on it. After a few minutes in the glass, the wine came out of its tight, awkward shell and opened up to reveal bright citrus, green pear fruit and some almond-meal notes. The spark of minerality came through, finishing with a soft, almost pillowy or creamy texture showing the use of perpetual solera aged reserve wines. A very pristine example of Blanc de Blancs from this producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines here are about 45 years of age and still ploughed by horse. The yield is low and Adrien has been introducing some herbal preparations, common amongst biodynamic practices. It has been fermented entirely in stainless steel with a tiny 2 g\/l dosage which adds to that initial citrus-chalk impression. It has gone through malolactic fermentation and has only spent about 17 months on lees. Perhaps in the future, this could be a bit longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eBased in the village of Flavigny (west of Avize). The fruit is sourced from Premier Cru vineyard - Cuis. The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne. Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. Adrien was quoted from a Spanish saying that, “the older wines are present to educate the younger wines.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you have a wine as fresh and as refined as this, look for foods that will amplify its energy and clean appeal. We like the idea of sliced pear, walnut, rocket salad with soft goats cheese and extra virgin olive oil. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Instantanée '09
Extra Brut
2009
Ludes
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Club Price $113.05 (?)
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Being Extra Brut this has 4 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest in 2009 was hot and dry and yielded wines of power, ripe fruit and intensity. These harvests are marked by an immediacy to drink as they provide an upfront appeal with the nicely developed fruit character, juicy tannin and persistent finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Extra layers coming from the lees and the generous soft palate, a warm mushroom tart with creme fraiche would be a winning combination. Vintage champagne a aged hard cheese like Comte or Gouda work a treat too. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-04T14:38:10+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-23T16:03:00+11:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["$100-200","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Year: 2009"],"price":11999,"price_min":11999,"price_max":11999,"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":7406043725852,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INSTANTANEE_09","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4236950044781,"product_id":603946647580,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-04T14:34:45+11:00","updated_at":"2018-11-04T14:34:53+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Instantanee-vintage-2009-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1541302493","variant_ids":[7406043725852]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Instantanée '09 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Instantanee-vintage-2009-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1541302493"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Instantanee-vintage-2009-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1541302493","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eMoving up from the 'Invitation Brut' to the Instantanee, meaning 'Instant' or as the brothers describe 'a snapshot' of the year and is an equal blend of all three varieties. We love the balanced nature and well-integrated flavours of this champagne that has a roundness and creaminess to the palate. Aged between 5-6 years on lees which adds layers of toast, roast almond with a nougat. Good wines should always want you reaching for another glass and this does just that. Enjoy a vintage champagne from a great year for an absolute steal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% meunier 35% pinot noir with 35% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with 5 years on lees plus another year in bottle. Being Extra Brut this has 4 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest in 2009 was hot and dry and yielded wines of power, ripe fruit and intensity. These harvests are marked by an immediacy to drink as they provide an upfront appeal with the nicely developed fruit character, juicy tannin and persistent finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Extra layers coming from the lees and the generous soft palate, a warm mushroom tart with creme fraiche would be a winning combination. Vintage champagne a aged hard cheese like Comte or Gouda work a treat too. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation
Brut
NV
Ludes
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Club Price $82.65 (?)
{"id":586799185948,"title":"Huré Frères Invitation","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T18:02:34+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-17T10:36:24+11:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8799,"price_min":8799,"price_max":8799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION_SGL-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586862649453,"product_id":586799185948,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:30+10:00","alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","variant_ids":[7210791338012]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8799,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Chevreux-Bournazel
Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml
Ratafia
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Most champagne houses only use the first press – the cuvee – of the grape juice and are forbidden from using the third press, known as Rebeche, and beyond. This grape juice is then blended with a spirit to raise the alcohol level to about 18 degrees then aged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia has no fizz unlike champagne and is rich and loaded with sweetness and spice. The Ratafia from Chevreux-Bournazel is made in minuscule quantities and that is not surprising given that the entire estate is only 0.4 hectares! Expect candied cherry fruit, honey, nuts and mouth-filling deliciousness. Serve with a rich dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the smallest the vineyard in the region, but such a wonderful producer. This minuscule single plot of meunier is situated on a challenging 45 degree slope with a fortunate south facing aspect. The owners Julien and Stephanie produce a tiny 4 barrels of delightful biodynamic, 100% pinot meunier wine as well as a few bottles of Ratafia. We are incredibly privileged to have a small allocation of this rare stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanoffee pie is the ultimate pairing with this Ratafia. Banana and toffee are a heavenly combination in this traditional sweet pie and will work a charm alongside the candied fruit and nuts of this limited release Ratafia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-18T17:05:22+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-18T17:13:02+11:00","vendor":"Chevreux-Bournazel","type":"Ratafia","tags":["Biodynamic","Chevreux Bournazel","Grower","Organic","Ratafia","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Dried Fruit","Taste: Family Grower","Taste: Honey","Taste: Mouth filling","Taste: Nuts","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Rich","Taste: Sweet"],"price":6799,"price_min":6799,"price_max":6799,"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":3707532148764,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_BOURNRATA101","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588309553261,"product_id":252419571740,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:36:42+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:36:58+10:00","alt":"Chevreux Bournazel Ratafia Wine","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818","variant_ids":[3707532148764]},"available":true,"name":"Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":6799,"weight":1000,"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\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-ratafia-wine-image.jpg?v=1525487818","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the price per kilo of grapes in Champagne, there is no wonder that wine makers from the region choose to focus on the sparkling wine that is revered around the world and attracts an equally impressive purchase price. However, there are some other products that are produced in the region which are rarely seen, not sold in commercial quantities and are rarely talked about by anyone other than the winemaker. One of our favourite products from the region is Ratafia – expensive for the category due to where it comes from but fabulously decadent in flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia is made using the grape juice of the third or fourth press of the grapes that would be other wise considered waste. Most champagne houses only use the first press – the cuvee – of the grape juice and are forbidden from using the third press, known as Rebeche, and beyond. This grape juice is then blended with a spirit to raise the alcohol level to about 18 degrees then aged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatafia has no fizz unlike champagne and is rich and loaded with sweetness and spice. The Ratafia from Chevreux-Bournazel is made in minuscule quantities and that is not surprising given that the entire estate is only 0.4 hectares! Expect candied cherry fruit, honey, nuts and mouth-filling deliciousness. Serve with a rich dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the smallest the vineyard in the region, but such a wonderful producer. This minuscule single plot of meunier is situated on a challenging 45 degree slope with a fortunate south facing aspect. The owners Julien and Stephanie produce a tiny 4 barrels of delightful biodynamic, 100% pinot meunier wine as well as a few bottles of Ratafia. We are incredibly privileged to have a small allocation of this rare stock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanoffee pie is the ultimate pairing with this Ratafia. Banana and toffee are a heavenly combination in this traditional sweet pie and will work a charm alongside the candied fruit and nuts of this limited release Ratafia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Jacquesson
Jacquesson Avize Champ Caïn Brut '05
Vintage
2005
Dizy
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Club Price $322.05 (?)
{"id":169399123996,"title":"Jacquesson Avize Champ Caïn Brut '05","handle":"jacquesson-champ-cain-vintage-brut-2005","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! 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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"}