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We stock well-known champagne brands, like Veuve Clicquot and Bollinger, through to artisinal producers like Pierre Paillard and Egly Ouriet. Plus we have some Emperor exclusive champagnes that offer excellent drinking and value, such as Charles Collin, Cédric Moussé, Rémi Leroy and De Sousa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-09T16:53:23+10:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Subscription"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Gift Subscription"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Gift Card"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Product Fee"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_hidden_cart_fee"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Fizztopia"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":142057013357,"handle":"artisanal-champagnes","title":"Artisanal (Grower) champagnes","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you think of champagne, often it's a few big names that come to mind. Yet there are over a thousand producers of champagne - most of which are passionate creators of smaller, but varied and exciting, releases. These artisanal producers, or grower producers, are where we see are seeing many champagne innovations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also like to check out our more extensive collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grower-champagne\" title=\"Grower champagnes\"\u003egrower champagnes\u003c\/a\u003e or our list of champagnes \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exclusive-to-emperor\" title=\"Exclusive to Emperor\"\u003eexclusive to Emperor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-09-12T12:54:31+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"larmandier"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"vouette"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"benoit"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"pierre"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Laherte"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Dehours"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"egly"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"de sousa"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Remi Leroy"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Cedric Mousse"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Doquet"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Perseval-Farge"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Tarlant"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"La Rogerie"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Rousseaux-Batteux"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Charles Dufour"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Chartogne"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Margaine"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Apollonis"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Heucq"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bereche"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bouvet"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Calsac"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Dhondt"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":79713206381,"handle":"best-champagne-under-100","updated_at":"2024-12-26T23:45:00+11:00","published_at":"2018-11-14T12:20:30+11:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Best Champagne Under $100","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eMost people think of champagne as a very expensive and mostly unaffordable drink. If you have a special moment to share with family, friends, work or business colleagues, and your budget is a little tight, you needn’t worry. Your celebration will still be able to go off with a 'pop'! So we've shared here our best champagne under $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Emperor Champagne, we carry a selection of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest champagne under $100\u003c\/strong\u003e that you can order online. Should you require some help with your selection, our customer service personnel would be happy to give you a few suggestions that you can choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Brief Overview of Champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re happy that you are here on our site and trust that you find your experience with us a pleasant one. You may be a connoisseur of champagne, or you may be a champagne novice. We’d just like to share a little insight into champagne that might be of some use to you in helping you to select your bottle of bubbly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basics are that champagne is made from a blend of two or three grape varieties and on the rare occasion, from a single grape variety. The three varieties are Pinot-Noir a red grape, Pinot-Meunier a red grape and Chardonnay a white (also known as a green) grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Current regulation only allows champagne producers to make champagne with these three grapes, either as a blend, or 100% from a single grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Red wine colour is produced by crushing the Pinot-Noir or Pinot-Meunier grapes which produce a white extract, but when allowed to remain in contact with the skin for an extended period of time, turns the extract red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Both these grape varieties can remain white coloured if the skins are separated soon after crushing. The Chardonnay grape extract retains a white colour or slightly green if the skins are allowed to sit in the extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Chardonnay is referred to as Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% of Pinot-Noir or Pinot-Meunier that is left as a white extract is known as Blanc de Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that you have some idea of your champagne, we invite you to explore what you can get on a budget of $100 or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Champagne Under $100 That We Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of ways you can beat your budget and still fit in that fine champagne you are hoping for. We offer a selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/mini-champagne-bottle\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mini Champagne Bottle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emini\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/pages\/piccolo-champagne\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Piccolo Champagne\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epiccolo champagne bottles \u003c\/a\u003ethat fit well under the $100 budget, at no less the quality but a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, our selection of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest champagnes under $100\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found in our catalogue, from both the large champagne houses and the small. With famous brands such as Mòet et Chandon and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/collections\/laurent-perrier\" title=\"Laurent Perrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLaurent Perrier\u003c\/a\u003e, and the not-so-famous but nevertheless fantastic champagnes like Aubert et Fils, your celebration is set to sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Champagne Under $100 Delivered All Over Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith our fast delivery service, you order will be filled and shipped to you by the following day, if you are in any of the major cities of Australia. Why not drop us an email at \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@emperorchampagne.com.au\" title=\"support@emperorchampagne.com.au\"\u003esupport@emperorchampagne.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo visit us, find us at Unit 6, 18 George Street, Sandringham Victoria, Melbourne 3191. Our telephone contact is 1800 CHAMPAGNE (1800 242 672), and we can be reached between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":496038478099,"handle":"big-bottle-formats","updated_at":"2024-12-24T08:15:03+11:00","published_at":"2024-10-30T13:00:02+11:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Big Bottle Formats","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eLarge-format Champagnes, from magnums to Nebuchadnezzars, add a grand touch to celebrations. Their names often have biblical origins: the Jeroboam (3 litres) is named after the first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel, while the Methuselah (6 litres) recalls the long-lived patriarch in the Book of Genesis, suggesting longevity and significance. The name \"Nebuchadnezzar\" for the large-format Champagne bottle (holding 15 litres, or 20 standard bottles) comes from the historical figure Nebuchadnezzar II, the powerful king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire who ruled in the 6th century BCE. Known for his grand ambitions, monumental constructions like the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and military conquests, Nebuchadnezzar symbolized power, grandeur, and a larger-than-life presence. This choice of name reflects the scale and majesty of the bottle size, aligning with the idea of abundance and celebration that such a large Champagne bottle brings to any occasion. Larger bottles offer both practical and experiential benefits—since Champagne matures more slowly in these formats, the wine develops complex flavours' and finer bubbles, creating an elevated taste. Large formats are also perfect for large gatherings, weddings, corporate events, and holiday parties, where they offer not just an impressive visual but also a communal experience as guests gather to pour from a shared, grand bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2024-10-30T12:29:08+11:00","alt":null,"width":1080,"height":1080,"src":"\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/SPRING_RACING_2024_OFFER_INSTAGRAM_POSTS_TILE_4.jpg?v=1730251750"}},{"id":434061713,"handle":"bigbottles","updated_at":"2024-12-24T08:15:03+11:00","published_at":"2017-07-19T13:46:00+10:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Big Bottles","body_html":"Why have a standard champagne bottle when you could have a BIG bottle? Bigger bottles translate to more champagne and better champagne due to less air exposed to the wine. They can still offer excellent value, due to more glasses per champagne. Plus the lend a sense of drama to any event!"},{"id":269897105517,"handle":"big-bottles-magnums-and-more","title":"Big Bottles - Large formats","updated_at":"2024-12-24T08:15:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIs bigger always better? The age old question that is always up for debate no matter the subject! With champagne the answer is always yes because…bigger bottle = more champagne! The quality of wine is inherently better as the larger the bottle, the less exposure the wine has to oxygen. They look seriously impressive, adding a sense of drama to any occasion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay it be magnums, jeroboams, methuselahs and all the way up to nebuchadnezzars (15 litres!), who wouldn’t want to splurge a little bit more and taste a little bit more for that special occasion?\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-10-14T08:58:11+11:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"1500ml"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Size: Magnum"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Jeroboam 3L"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Size: Jeroboam"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Large Format"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Size: Methuselah 6L"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Size: 1.5L"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"NEBUCHADNEZZOR 15L"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Nebuchadnezzar"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Salamazar 9L"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2024-11-01T09:40:02+11:00","alt":null,"width":1080,"height":1080,"src":"\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/SPRING_RACING_2024_OFFER_INSTAGRAM_POSTS_TILE_4_29efd50f-dcb1-4d88-a504-caaf8feb1deb.jpg?v=1730414402"}},{"id":80913039469,"handle":"biodynamic-organic","updated_at":"2024-12-23T19:15:07+11:00","published_at":"2019-01-09T11:00:50+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Biodynamic \u0026 Organic","body_html":""},{"id":177612193901,"handle":"biodynamic-organic-champagne","title":"Biodynamic \u0026 Organic champagne","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-04-27T09:41:06+10:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Biodynamic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Biodynamic producer"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Taste: Biodynamic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Taste: Biodynamic Producer"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Organic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Taste: Organic"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":92011692141,"handle":"biodynamic-champagne","title":"Biodynamic Champagne","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines listed here are made using an alternative way of farming which is based on the teachings of the Austrian Philosopher (amongst other things) who focussed on stimulating the vitality of plants by applying up to 9 different preparations which are mapped out according to the lunar Cycles. In order to be certified biodynamic, the producer must apply at least one preparation 500 or 500p and one preparation 501. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerroir Champagne - Caroline Henry\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-05-07T16:41:23+10:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Biodynamic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Biodynamic producer"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":11680317468,"handle":"blanc-de-noirs-pinot-dominant-champagne-1","title":"Blanc de Noirs Champagne [Emperor Champagne - Australia]","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eBlanc de Noirs is champagne made using the two black-skinned grapes; Pinot Noir and Meunier or a mixture of the two. Often these wines are characterised by a deeper colour, closer to light copper or feint bronze with a more prominent red and dark fruit profile on the nose and palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines are made for people who prefer bigger, bolder styles of champagne with lower acidity and usually, oak plays a role.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-23T20:05:53+11:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Blanc de Noirs"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Blanc de Noirs"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Blanc de Meunier"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":270290059373,"handle":"champagne-caviar-sale-2022","title":"Champagne + Caviar 2023","updated_at":"2024-12-27T15:25:17+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/files\/Champagne-Caviar-Christmas-Sale-Facebook-Banner_480x480.jpg?v=1637723239\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur iconic Champagne + Caviar Christmas Car Boot Sale is back on Saturday 25 June 2021! This is one of our most popular events. Come down to the Emperor Warehouse and meet the team and taste through many champagnes and fill your boot with Champagne!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the menu: champagne, cheese, caviar and chocolate! Enjoy champagne tastings from over 20 different brands, including Pol Roger, Bollinger, Piper Heidsieck and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🥂 Champagne Tasting on 50+ cuvées\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍧 An individual 'Gourmet Cone' (cheese, charcuterie, grissini, fruits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💸 Discount on all champagne brands - up to 10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍡 French Macarons Tasting + Handcrafted chocolate on sale from CACAO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare with a friend and join us for an incredible champagne tasting event at the Emperor HQ.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-11-24T13:56:58+11:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"C+C Sale"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-11-24T14:07:31+11:00","alt":null,"width":948,"height":934,"src":"\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Champagne-Caviar-Christmas-Sale-Facebook-Banner.jpg?v=1655792040"}},{"id":177541873773,"handle":"champagne-apollonis-by-michel-loriot","title":"Champagne Apollonis by Michel Loriot","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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%). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. Festigny has relatively chalky soils for the Vallee de la Marne and the village itself lies in the warm valley, fully exposed to the sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 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. The 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). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process. Production is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-27T09:41:06+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"vendor","relation":"equals","condition":"Apollonis"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"Product Fee"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_hidden_cart_fee"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2020-04-27T09:46:38+10:00","alt":null,"width":400,"height":267,"src":"\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Champagne-Apollonis-by-Michel-Loriot-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1587944799"}},{"id":429297991955,"handle":"christmas-dinner-2022","updated_at":"2024-12-23T08:15:02+11:00","published_at":"2022-12-05T12:04:10+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Christmas Dinner 2022","body_html":""},{"id":21058289692,"handle":"grower-champagne","title":"Grower Champagne","updated_at":"2024-12-21T10:15:02+11:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2017-12-05T11:44:48+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Grower"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":433239057,"handle":"home-page","title":"Home Page","updated_at":"2024-12-27T15:25:17+11:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2017-07-13T05:41:36+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"vendor","relation":"not_contains","condition":"MYSTERY"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":140533661805,"handle":"magnum","title":"Magnums","updated_at":"2024-12-24T08:15:03+11:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003ePresident of Taittinger, Vitalie Taittinger, says that magnums are the best bottle for champagne as the ratio between air and wine is minimal compared to standard 750ml bottles. 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- 100% meunier variety showing true expression from the Marne Valley
- Expressive and complex wine made by ageing it to the sounds of music
- Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... or on its own.
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.
From 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.
About The House
The 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.
Festigny 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.
The 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. Production is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.
Technical Details
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.
Food Pairings
Pair with Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... or on its own.
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