Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Grande Reserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $93.10 (?)
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Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé L'Or d'Eugène | Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Extra Brut
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $81.70 (?)
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An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. 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Rich and expansive on the palate with supple body, underlying freshness and a play between slightly bitter walnut and fresh pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grower since 1750, Champagne Moussé sits in the village of Cuisles, in a valley perpendicular to the Vallée de la Marne. This side valley has a unique soil in Champagne: a schist subsoil under clay. While Pinot Meunier often struggles to be taken seriously in Champagne, at Moussé, Pinot Meunier is celebrated. 80% of the vines planted are Meunier, with the balance planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This agency is the first member of Club Trésors de Champagne to make a Spécial Club wine of 100% Pinot Meunier and the first Club member to produce a Rosé de Saignée Spécial Club. In the vineyards, Cedric Moussé adheres to a ‘lutte raisonée’ approach. He practices organic viticulture, using herbal infusions that act as ‘vitamins’ for the vines, cover crops, zero pesticides, and minimal doses of heavy metals like copper. His new winery, completed in 2012 may be deceiving; the modern facility leads us to believe this is a new operation. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and 2 houses on the property, while geothermal energy moderates temperature throughout the winery. An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. 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Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
Ambonnay
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe latest rendition of Egly's NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny was disgorged in July 2019 with two grams per liter dosage after 36 months on the lees. Offering up a lovely bouquet of golden orchard fruit, dried white flowers, rock salt and a subtle touch of praline, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and incisive, with a deep core of racy but mature fruit, a pinpoint mousse and a penetrating finish. From a parcel of 50-year-old vines in Vrigny inherited by Francis Egly's wife, this is a beautifully elegant wine that makes for a fine introduction to the house style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgly-Ouriet crafts one of Champagne’s most flattering single-vineyard Pinot Meuniers, faithfully translating every detail of the succulent depth of this grape’s enticing full golden yellow hue and its fleshy Mirabelle plum, red cherry, dried pear and grapefruit character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2015-2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-20T17:58:02+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-20T17:07:01+11:00","vendor":"Egly Ouriet","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc","Blanc de Meunier","Blanc de Noirs","Club wines","Grower","Region: Ambonnay","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: Yellow Fruit"],"price":16900,"price_min":16900,"price_max":16900,"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":6661779357724,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"EGLY_VRIGNY_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14681866698861,"product_id":526026604572,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-24T21:40:59+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T21:41:07+10:00","alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","width":695,"height":2459,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","variant_ids":[6661779357724]},"available":true,"name":"Egly-Ouriet Vignes de Vrigny Premier Cru Champagne - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"egly-ouriet-vignes-de-vrigny-premier-cru-champagne","id":6852509761645,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"width":695,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467"},"aspect_ratio":0.283,"height":2459,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/egly-ouriet-champagne-vignes-de-vrigny-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587728467","width":695}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic grower champagne focusing on later-ripening \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- F\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erom a single 40-year-old, south-facing vineyard in Vrigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmperor is fan of the straight Meunier style champagnes. They bring a plethora of delicious fruits that makes for easy drinking and perfect to pair with food!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Egly makes a rare 100% Old-vine Meunier from a small commune in the Petite Montagne de Reims called Vrigny which has been acknowledged Premier Cru status since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgly's vineyard is a terrific southeast-facing, chalky hillside that produces low yields. Add to this, his late harvesting method and the result is an intense, vinous champagne filled with yellow stone fruit, lemon peel with a delicate, creamy and bone dry, slightly herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (30%) \u0026amp; 2011, (20%). Bottled without fining nor filtration. Dosage is a very low 4g\/l. Disgorged July 2017. 36 months on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction. Egly-Ouriet (pronounced\u003cem\u003e Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay)\u003c\/em\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe latest rendition of Egly's NV Brut Premier Cru Les Vignes de Vrigny was disgorged in July 2019 with two grams per liter dosage after 36 months on the lees. Offering up a lovely bouquet of golden orchard fruit, dried white flowers, rock salt and a subtle touch of praline, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly fleshy and incisive, with a deep core of racy but mature fruit, a pinpoint mousse and a penetrating finish. From a parcel of 50-year-old vines in Vrigny inherited by Francis Egly's wife, this is a beautifully elegant wine that makes for a fine introduction to the house style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgly-Ouriet crafts one of Champagne’s most flattering single-vineyard Pinot Meuniers, faithfully translating every detail of the succulent depth of this grape’s enticing full golden yellow hue and its fleshy Mirabelle plum, red cherry, dried pear and grapefruit character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2015-2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé Terre d'Illitte '15 | Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Vintage
2015
Cuisles
Club Price $93.10 (?)
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Some soil science for you; the clay's green colour comes from a combination of iron oxides and decomposed plant matter, mostly kelp and seaweed and other algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is fine bubbles, a persistent mousse and aromas of distilled plums and mirabelles. It's lovely and round in the mouth whilst maintaining freshness and it offers great length as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of \u003c\/span\u003e95% Meunier and 5% Pinot noir | Aged 3-4 years on lees | 2015 Harvest | Green clay soils | Organic approach | Sustainable viticulture | Dosage 1.5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grower since 1750, Champagne Moussé sits in the village of Cuisles, in a valley perpendicular to the Vallée de la Marne. This side valley has a unique soil in Champagne: a schist subsoil under clay. While Pinot Meunier often struggles to be taken seriously in Champagne, at Moussé, Pinot Meunier is celebrated. 80% of the vines planted are Meunier, with the balance planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This agency is the first member of Club Trésors de Champagne to make a Spécial Club wine of 100% Pinot Meunier and the first Club member to produce a Rosé de Saignée Spécial Club. In the vineyards, Cedric Moussé adheres to a ‘lutte raisonée’ approach. He practices organic viticulture, using herbal infusions that act as ‘vitamins’ for the vines, cover crops, zero pesticides, and minimal doses of heavy metals like copper. His new winery, completed in 2012 may be deceiving; the modern facility leads us to believe this is a new operation. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and 2 houses on the property, while geothermal energy moderates temperature throughout the winery. An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. 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Green plums, pear and wheat with a smokey edge to it although no barrel. Cuvée Terre d’Illite 2015 from Cedric Moussé is a champagne essentially a Blanc de Noirs, with the blend being Meunier and Pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this cuvée is directly influenced by the soil on which the Meunier is grown - Green Clay. Some soil science for you; the clay's green colour comes from a combination of iron oxides and decomposed plant matter, mostly kelp and seaweed and other algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is fine bubbles, a persistent mousse and aromas of distilled plums and mirabelles. It's lovely and round in the mouth whilst maintaining freshness and it offers great length as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of \u003c\/span\u003e95% Meunier and 5% Pinot noir | Aged 3-4 years on lees | 2015 Harvest | Green clay soils | Organic approach | Sustainable viticulture | Dosage 1.5 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grower since 1750, Champagne Moussé sits in the village of Cuisles, in a valley perpendicular to the Vallée de la Marne. This side valley has a unique soil in Champagne: a schist subsoil under clay. While Pinot Meunier often struggles to be taken seriously in Champagne, at Moussé, Pinot Meunier is celebrated. 80% of the vines planted are Meunier, with the balance planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 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The resulting wines seem to gush with red and dark fruits characteristic of Pinot Meunier, and a structured, saline minerality - Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA good quality soft cheese like Brillat-Savarin or a hearty mushroom and herb risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Festigny
Club Price $79.80 (?)
{"id":4449771028589,"title":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs","handle":"apollonis-authentic-meunier-blanc-de-noirs","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Formerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel. It finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-22T11:21:03+10:00","created_at":"2019-12-16T16:06:26+11:00","vendor":"Apollonis","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Brut","C+C Sale","Grower","Kyri's Selection","New Arrival","Premier Cru","Region: Festigny","Reserve Wines","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Cranberry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Year: NV"],"price":8495,"price_min":8495,"price_max":8495,"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":31647609585773,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"APOLLONIS_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":13919684821101,"product_id":4449771028589,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-12-19T11:39:33+11:00","updated_at":"2019-12-19T11:39:33+11:00","alt":null,"width":700,"height":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","variant_ids":[31647609585773]},"available":true,"name":"Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3588760000180","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":6090179641453,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6090179641453,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"width":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973"},"aspect_ratio":0.778,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/apollonis-authentic-meunier-bdn-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1576715973","width":700}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Formerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel. It finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé Rosé Effusion Champagne
Rosé
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $96.90 (?)
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While Pinot Meunier often struggles to be taken seriously in Champagne, at Moussé, Pinot Meunier is celebrated. 80% of the vines planted are Meunier, with the balance planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This agency is the first member of Club Trésors de Champagne to make a Spécial Club wine of 100% Pinot Meunier and the first Club member to produce a Rosé de Saignée Spécial Club. In the vineyards, Cedric Moussé adheres to a ‘lutte raisonée’ approach. He practices organic viticulture, using herbal infusions that act as ‘vitamins’ for the vines, cover crops, zero pesticides, and minimal doses of heavy metals like copper. His new winery, completed in 2012 may be deceiving; the modern facility leads us to believe this is a new operation. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and 2 houses on the property, while geothermal energy moderates temperature throughout the winery. An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. 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Wild raspberry, pomegranate and rosehip nose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuicy red plum and ripe palate with excellent range of flavour and tannin integration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a little grip on the finish but after waves of red fruit and spice. This style of Rosé is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexactly what we look for to provide agility for entertaining at home or restaurant scenarios. 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The resulting wines seem to gush with red and dark fruits characteristic of Pinot Meunier, and a structured, saline minerality - Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWould work well with Asian inspired cuisine - along the line of pork and ginger dumplings or Crispy duck pancakes. You could also try a quality prosciutto or a red fruits dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e"}
Gosset
Gosset Blanc de Meunier Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Epernay
Club Price $194.75 (?)
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The 9-year aging in the cellar gives the Grand Blanc Cuvée de Meunier Extra-Brut a great complexity which brings out secondary and tertiary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 9 years in the cellar, this 100% Meunier wine (Cumières, Pierry, Moussy, Vinay, Chavot, Monthelon, Hautvillers ...) reveals on the nose the authentic and fruity expression of this grape variety. with its aromas of summer fruits such as mirabelle, apricot and quince.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years on lees with the base wine coming from 2007, 5 g\/l dosage and 10,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest brands in the region, Gosset has been making wine in Champagne since the early 1500’s, well before Dom Perignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into the wine in 1668. The house started out making still red wines in the former winemaking capital of Champagne, Aÿ and for many years resisted the sweeping sensation of making sparkling wine. The house to this day is focused on making it wine first before a champagne. This is in direct contrast to other houses that make acidic base wines purely for the purpose of making champagne. One of the key winemaking techniques is the absence of malolactic fermentation. This preserves the pristine nature of the fruit and highlights its lively acidity and bracing energy. The wines therefore, benefit from an extended time in the cellar to gain their full potential. They would certainly have the potential to develop in yours. We have been impressed by all the cuvées, which recently arrived in Australia (September 2017) and the Grande Reserve Brut is an outstanding entry level champagne for a classy producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar and truffles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant, straw-gold colour with a silvery mousse. Summery scents of quince, apricot and mirabelle plum, followed by an energetic palate of spice, fruit and no oak. An exceptional Meunier Champagne made for a long life, and a natural pairing partner for game meat or Asian dishes. 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Yes, it's \u003cem\u003eTHAT\u003c\/em\u003e good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you thought the Blanc de Noirs or Vintage would be the most powerful in the Gosset line-up, think again. This the debut release from Gosset and the Emperor tasting team tried this first hand with ever-charming Global Brand Ambassador -Bertrand Verduzzier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky, mineral and full of ripe orchard fruit, the mouth expresses the generosity of Meunier. Wine making on Chardonnay lees (Avize and Cramant) enhances its salinity and natural freshness. The 9-year aging in the cellar gives the Grand Blanc Cuvée de Meunier Extra-Brut a great complexity which brings out secondary and tertiary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 9 years in the cellar, this 100% Meunier wine (Cumières, Pierry, Moussy, Vinay, Chavot, Monthelon, Hautvillers ...) reveals on the nose the authentic and fruity expression of this grape variety. with its aromas of summer fruits such as mirabelle, apricot and quince.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years on lees with the base wine coming from 2007, 5 g\/l dosage and 10,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest brands in the region, Gosset has been making wine in Champagne since the early 1500’s, well before Dom Perignon and his trusty winemaking monks put the sparkle into the wine in 1668. The house started out making still red wines in the former winemaking capital of Champagne, Aÿ and for many years resisted the sweeping sensation of making sparkling wine. The house to this day is focused on making it wine first before a champagne. This is in direct contrast to other houses that make acidic base wines purely for the purpose of making champagne. One of the key winemaking techniques is the absence of malolactic fermentation. This preserves the pristine nature of the fruit and highlights its lively acidity and bracing energy. The wines therefore, benefit from an extended time in the cellar to gain their full potential. They would certainly have the potential to develop in yours. We have been impressed by all the cuvées, which recently arrived in Australia (September 2017) and the Grande Reserve Brut is an outstanding entry level champagne for a classy producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaviar and truffles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant, straw-gold colour with a silvery mousse. Summery scents of quince, apricot and mirabelle plum, followed by an energetic palate of spice, fruit and no oak. An exceptional Meunier Champagne made for a long life, and a natural pairing partner for game meat or Asian dishes. Drinking Window 2019 - 2025.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Edwards - Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $99.75 (?)
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Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé 'Les Vignes de Mon Village' Champagne
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $118.75 (?)
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An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. The resulting wines seem to gush with red and dark fruits characteristic of Pinot Meunier, and a structured, saline minerality - Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with something that has salinity, like Samphire or sweet-edged herbs, tarragon. 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Citrus style dishes like Ceviché work work well with pink grapefruit and radish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Meunier | Aged 24 months under cork | All fruit from Cuisles | Green clay soils | Organic approach | Sustainable viticulture | Dosage 0 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraw gold in colour, fine to medium bead. Perfumed and elegant nose showing a stony- mineral quality and almost a herbal edge. This is pristine, clean and pure at first sip and then it floods the mouth with a herbal-saline green apple bomb. There is a distinct bitter edge to this in a pleasant way, think what yellow grapefruit does to the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an all-out flavour and texture driven wine, that can handle a range of foods that contain anything that is saline like Samphire or herbs, tarragon or citrus style dishes like ceviche. What I like most is it’s almost raw nature making it perfect for crudo and carpaccio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also a tribute to Jean Marc Moussé, who adored Meunier and was the mayor of Cuisles for 25 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grower since 1750, Champagne Moussé sits in the village of Cuisles, in a valley perpendicular to the Vallée de la Marne. This side valley has a unique soil in Champagne: a schist subsoil under clay. While Pinot Meunier often struggles to be taken seriously in Champagne, at Moussé, Pinot Meunier is celebrated. 80% of the vines planted are Meunier, with the balance planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This agency is the first member of Club Trésors de Champagne to make a Spécial Club wine of 100% Pinot Meunier and the first Club member to produce a Rosé de Saignée Spécial Club. In the vineyards, Cedric Moussé adheres to a ‘lutte raisonée’ approach. He practices organic viticulture, using herbal infusions that act as ‘vitamins’ for the vines, cover crops, zero pesticides, and minimal doses of heavy metals like copper. His new winery, completed in 2012 may be deceiving; the modern facility leads us to believe this is a new operation. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and 2 houses on the property, while geothermal energy moderates temperature throughout the winery. An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. The resulting wines seem to gush with red and dark fruits characteristic of Pinot Meunier, and a structured, saline minerality - Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with something that has salinity, like Samphire or sweet-edged herbs, tarragon. Citrus style dishes like Ceviché would work well with pink grapefruit and radish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Authentic Meunier Blanc de Noirs Magnum 1.5L
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Festigny
Club Price $175.75 (?)
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It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. 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Or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly called the Brut Réserve, this 100-percent meunier cuvée is Loriot’s entry-level, non-vintage brut. It’s full in body while remaining lively and fresh, showing notes of pink grapefruit, apricot and cranberry, underlined by a pleasing hint of bitter citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt finishes with a soft, stony minerality and fragrant fruit aromas, feeling harmonious and inviting\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the old vine plot planted by his grandfather, Michel LORIOT composes a different cuvée, bringing this 100% Meunier to its highest quality. Low yields are formed from the 70-year old vines, providing concentrated flavours and depth of texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). The estate has been awarded the high environmental value (HVE) certificate, the highest award recognizing respect and care for the land, the environment and its biodiversity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. Within this valley is a solitary hill upon which the best vineyards of the village are located. With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Apollonis
Apollonis Palmyre Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Festigny
Club Price $89.30 (?)
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With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. 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With a dosage of 0g, this is a delicate, fine wine that would go amazingly well with oysters, sushi or shellfish. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehis is a lively, pure and frank symphony, as Palmyre, Michel’s great \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrandmother, was. A family story. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase vintage is 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michel Loriot range of champagnes bears the name champagne Apollonis. Found in the small village of Festigny, the Apollonis estate owns 7 hectares of vines comprising 20 or so separate plots planted for the most part with pinot meunier (80%), some chardonnay (18%) and a little pinot noir (2%). 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Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. 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Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Les Vignes de la Vallée
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $103.55 (?)
{"id":454656819228,"title":"Dehours \u0026 Fils Les Vignes de la Vallée","handle":"dehours-et-fils-vignes-de-la-vallee-brut-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Specialist Marne Valley producer using organic treatments in his vineyards \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A great introduction to grower champagne at a reasonable price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Jabogo Ham (see food suggestion below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother Meunier-dominant wine from Dehours with 75% Meunier, 19% Chardonnay, 6% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like the Grande Reserve, this has 22% reserve wine from a Solera started by Jerome in 1998 and has aged for 4 years on lees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has great minerality as do all the wines from this producer but in comparison to the Grande reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the aroma and palate exhibit notes of warm butter on fresh toast with the addition of young almonds, honeycomb and fresh fig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the foodies out there have heard of Iberico Ham from Spain. The pigs are fed a diet of acorns to develop rich, oily, nutty flavours in the meat. Jerome suggests one better than that which is Jabogo Ham and is arguably the most expensive Ham in the world. Other likely food friends are Foie Gras (in a Patê form that has been seasoned with some port or black pepper), Russian Oscietra Caviar, Mature Comte Cheese and perhaps a truffled pasta dish. 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We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the foodies out there have heard of Iberico Ham from Spain. The pigs are fed a diet of acorns to develop rich, oily, nutty flavours in the meat. Jerome suggests one better than that which is Jabogo Ham and is arguably the most expensive Ham in the world. Other likely food friends are Foie Gras (in a Patê form that has been seasoned with some port or black pepper), Russian Oscietra Caviar, Mature Comte Cheese and perhaps a truffled pasta dish. Take your pick and treat yourself. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Chevreux-Bournazel
Chevreux-Bournazel Ratafia 500 ml
Ratafia
Club Price $65.55 (?)
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Benoît Déhu
Benoît Déhu 'Les Rue des Noyers' Blanc de Noirs '15
Blanc de Noirs
2015
Club Price $156.75 (?)
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Disgorged: April 9, 2019. - Antonio Galloni \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll coming from a 1.70 hectare parcel of Pinot Meunier located in Fossoy on the western edge of the Vallee de la Marne. Soil is based on limestone. Organically farmed Pinot Meunier, 1.7 hectares farmed biodynamically. A quarter of the property is worked with a horse named Violette. All inified in oak barrels, many of which are made from trees from the forest of Fossoy. No malo, unfined and unfiltered. Aged in oak barrels. No dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is an eighth generation vigneron that returned to the family estate after working for Bollinger. He is committed to natural farming and aims to craft unadultered, pure Pinot Meunier. He purchased this 1.7 hectare vineyard and farms it biodynamically. The results are exceptional and we are thrilled to introduce Benoit's work to our dedicated champagne lovers. The Cuvee 'La Rue de Noyers', named for the walnut trees that line the parcel, is a wine that will keep you intrigued and coming back for more. - Doug Polaner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruffles and caviar. 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No dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is an eighth generation vigneron that returned to the family estate after working for Bollinger. He is committed to natural farming and aims to craft unadultered, pure Pinot Meunier. He purchased this 1.7 hectare vineyard and farms it biodynamically. The results are exceptional and we are thrilled to introduce Benoit's work to our dedicated champagne lovers. The Cuvee 'La Rue de Noyers', named for the walnut trees that line the parcel, is a wine that will keep you intrigued and coming back for more. - Doug Polaner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruffles and caviar. We would start there and see where the night takes you.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé L'Or d'Eugène | Blanc de Noirs Champagne Magnum (1.5L)
Extra Brut
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $199.50 (?)
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We love the cleanliness and purity of fruit that sits firmly in the orchard spectrum and then opening out to quince and some apricot. Excellent value champagne that will get you to look at Blanc de Noirs differently.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Grande Reserve Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $185.25 (?)
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Perseval-Farge
Perseval-Farge 'Cuvee de Pinots'
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Club Price $99.75 (?)
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It was back in 1990 when they identified the 6 separate ‘Lieu-Dit’ or parcels that they use for blending across the range and keeping some for individual expressions. They use oak barrels for all or part of their vinifications and they are set in maintaining their heritage with the ‘older and lesser known varieties of Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with smoked duck breast, fig and perhaps a moroccan cous cous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-18T13:42:54+10:00","created_at":"2021-04-26T14:50:17+10:00","vendor":"Perseval-Farge","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Exclusive","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Oak Spice","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Varieties: Pinot Meunier","Year: NV"],"price":10500,"price_min":10500,"price_max":10500,"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":39336032993389,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PERSEVAL-FARGE-C-DE-PINOTS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Perseval-Farge 'Cuvee de Pinots'","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":10500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658132","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658135"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658132","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Perseval-Farge-'Cuvee-de-Pinots'-Emperor-Champagne","id":20334254063725,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658132"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658132","width":540},{"alt":"Perseval-Farge-'Cuvee-de-Pinots'-Emperor-Champagne","id":20334254162029,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658135"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Perseval-Farge-_Cuvee-de-Pinots_-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1619658135","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A blend of both Pinot noir and Meunier from this small family estate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An elegant style of Blanc de noirs filled with red fruits and a little spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with smoked duck breast, fig and perhaps a moroccan cous cous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of champagne we like with food. 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Cédric Moussé
Cédric Moussé 'Les Vignes de Mon Village' Champagne Magnum (1.5L)
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $251.75 (?)
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This agency is the first member of Club Trésors de Champagne to make a Spécial Club wine of 100% Pinot Meunier and the first Club member to produce a Rosé de Saignée Spécial Club. In the vineyards, Cedric Moussé adheres to a ‘lutte raisonée’ approach. He practices organic viticulture, using herbal infusions that act as ‘vitamins’ for the vines, cover crops, zero pesticides, and minimal doses of heavy metals like copper. His new winery, completed in 2012 may be deceiving; the modern facility leads us to believe this is a new operation. Solar panels power the cellar, tasting room, and 2 houses on the property, while geothermal energy moderates temperature throughout the winery. An underground spring provides enough water for irrigation on the farm. Moussé works almost exclusively in stainless steel, with the exception of a small amount of Pinot Meunier destined for his rosé. All cuvées undergo malolactic fermentation. 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