Organic Champagne

De Sousa

De Sousa Cuvée des Caudalies Grand Cru

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Blanc de Blancs

NV

Avize

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De Sousa

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The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *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 many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review - Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I tasted the Caudalies solera for the first time during the 2014 harvest and was stunned at its complexity. Five years on, its reverberates with more depth than ever, reflecting the multifaceted depth of its ever-ageing solera. The result is a powerfully complex cuvee of presence and intrigue, a stroll through an Autumnal landscape of spicy red apple, golden leaves and butter on toast.  94 Points out of 100. \"\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Fleury

Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Courteron

- Biodynamic producer from the Southern part of champagne, where Pinot rules! - Striking vibrance and freshness of fruit. Try well-made champagne with class ... View more details

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Fleury

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Jacquesson

Jacquesson Cuvée no. 741

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Extra Brut

NV

Dizy

Emperor Champagne, Join The Revolution! Extravagant Jacquesson Cuvée 740 Extra Brut Champagne Also, feel free to choose from our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get 10% Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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Complex, nuanced and multi-dimensional in feel, the 741 is beautifully layered in the glass. In this release, the Pinot Noir is especially expressive and gives the wine a measure of textural breadth that is unusual for a young 700-series Champagne. Soft contours and a host of toasty, resonant flavours give the 741 its distinctive feel. Best of all, the 741 will drink well upon release.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you who prefer the drier side of champagne, sitting at a low 2.5 g\/L residual sugar. Disg. February 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquesson are possibly 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost, in fact all champagne houses create a non-vintage blend which aims at having 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 making their ‘NV’ given 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 and the offerings of Mother Nature. Cuvée No. 740 accounts for 90% of their production, which sits at 280,000 bottles. 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Emperor Champagne

Mother's Day Gift Pack with Two Crystal Tulips + De Sousa Reserve

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Gift Pack

Avize

This is our Emperor Gift Pack coupled with a pair of our famous Crystal Tulips and room for a bottle of exquisite De Sousa Reserve!  What a great way to gift... View more details

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Emperor Champagne

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Our glasses are made from crystal to enhance clarity and add durability our stemware that can handle over 1000 washes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large tulip shape will create a symphony of aroma and flavour from your champagne as it has room to open out, breathe and interchange with oxygen. Also, the narrow rim of the glass will refocus the aromas with each sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the perfect nature of crystal, our glasses have been scored in the base of the glass to create extra perlage (bubbles).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis glass is designed especially for the enjoyment of champagne from non-vintage through to prestige cuvees. It is time to get rid of your old skinny flutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a 100% Grand Cru chardonnay coming from excellent sites in Avize, Oger,  Les Mesnil Sur, Oger, Cramant \u0026amp; Chouilly. 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\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions: Show some love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal glassware should be hand washed separately in warm soapy water, rinsed thoroughly and dried with a clean lint free cloth. Dishwasher heat, friction and detergent can dull or scratch the surface. However a glassware specific cycle on your dishwasher is fine. Extreme temperatures can crack or break your crystal\/glass. Avoid pouring hot liquids into cold crystal\/glass, or very cold liquids into warm crystal \/glass. Do not use product in a microwave or conventional oven. Stand or store crystal stemware right side up to avoid damage to stemware rims. Never stack glassware on top of each other. 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Benoit Marguet

Benoit Marguet Shaman Rosé 15

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Rosé

NV

Ambonnay

"Made two-thirds from grand cru Chardonnay, it owes its pretty mid-rose pink to grand cru Pinot Noir. Marguet's main holdings are in Bouzy and Ambonnay. Thi... View more details

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Ambonnay

Benoit Marguet

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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. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny dishes that are spice-rubbed (Pork, Chicken), slightly smoked like Salmon or ham plus roast vegetables like capsicum, sweet potato and the like.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Drappier

Drappier Millésime Exception 2012

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Vintage

2012

Urville

A 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 ... View more details

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Drappier

Drappier Sans Souffre (No sulfur)

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Urville

Could this be your first sulfur free champagne? The Drappier house have always been at the forefront of winemaking and it is our great pleasure to present th... View more details

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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: ZERO\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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Amongst their range of excellent cuvée’s, they have a range including a ‘Sulfur 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 are still pondering this. Please check back later...\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Drappier

Drappier Signature Blanc de Blancs

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Blanc de Blancs

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Urville

Here's something to freshen up your day. Lively chardonnay comprises 95% of this wine with the rest being one of the original and almost forgotten grape vari... View more details

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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 are still pondering this. Please check back later...\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Vadin-Plateau

Vadin-Plateau Grande Reserve Extra Brut

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NV

Cumieres

If 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 ... View more details

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Vadin-Plateau

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De Sousa

De Sousa Reserve Brut Blanc de Blancs

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Blanc de Blancs

NV

Avize

Emperor Champagne, Where Champagne Rules! Sumptuous De Sousa Blanc de Blancs Brut Tradition Champagne. Also, feel free to choose from our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get $20 Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *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 many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *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 many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\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 3A (Aÿ, Ambonnay & Avize)

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Extra Brut

NV

Avize

Emperor Champagne, Where Champagne Rules! Sumptuous De Sousa Blanc de Blancs Brut Tradition Champagne. Also, feel free to choose from our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get $20 Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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De Sousa

De Sousa Rosé

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Brut Rosé

NV

Avize

Emperor Champagne, Where Champagne Rules! Sumptuous De Sousa Blanc de Blancs Brut Tradition Champagne. Also, feel free to choose from our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get $20 Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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The pinot noir red wine addition accounts for just 8% and contributes notes of wild strawberry, anise 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 \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to be the exclusive import partner for this exceptional house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe 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; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *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 many other champagnes.\u003cbr\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

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Blanc de Noirs

2013

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This is 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'. What we love about this is it's attractive and complex aroma fille... View more details

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