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Mark your calendars! Our October new arrivals list is here and champagnes available for PREORDER NOW!
In our latest drop we have all your favourite producers, including Charles Collin, Cédric Moussé and Drappier, as well as some amazing new Houses that have never been in Australia before! We are so excited to introduce you to Guy Charlemagne and Pertois-Lebrun, who are some of the biggest producers in France right now. Get to know Pertois-Lebrun in our latest blog post here.
Fancy something a little more exclusive? We have a selection of the rarest and most highly sought after champagnes in Australia. Champagne powerhouses Billecart-Salmon, Salon and Selosse limited release vintages are available in extremely limited quantities. Due to this rarity, a one bottle per person limit exists.
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Stock is expected to arrive after Thursday 28 October, 2021. We will send your orders as soon as possible.
Salon
Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs '97 Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Club Price $2,470.00 (?)
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This is the one of the few houses in Champagne that only makes blanc de blancs and not just any blanc de blancs – it only produces vintage champagne in the best years. Matthieu Pouchan, global brand ambassador was recently in Australia (September 2017) promoting the release of Vintage 2006 and emphasised that Salon has only produced 40 vintages in its history, since 1905. Salon produce a tiny 50,000 bottles per year and connoisseurs globally hunt for those rarely allocated bottles, which fetch a pretty penny. Salon typically spends a mighty 10 years in the cellar waiting for the tense chardonnay of the Cotes de Blancs to temper from tightly wound acidity and earthy minerality. This is a wine that will keep showing its ethereal beauty up to 20 years beyond release. We would consider this a ‘special occasion’ or ‘landmark moment’ champagne and one you \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e try before you die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Salon
Salon Cuvee 'S' Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs '96 Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Club Price $3,790.50 (?)
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For a wine that is aged for a minimum of 10 years prior to release with no malo and 100% stainless steel, it's as pure, fresh and chalk-driven as a young wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e99 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Table (vinous.com), March 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 1996 Salon is just dazzling. It needs a good bit of air to fully open up, but the 1996 Salon is simply a mesmerising Champagne that sizzles with energy, cut and total precision. A second bottle later in the week was every bit as compelling. When the 1996 Salon is on, it is just about as great as Champagne gets. Drink between 2017-2037. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate wine-score\"\u003e99 points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This bottle of the 1996 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut was drinking superbly and represents the apotheosis of Blanc de Blancs, unfurling over the course of three hours with a stunningly complex bouquet of citrus oil, confit lemon, dried white flowers and oyster shell, with hints of praline and pastry cream becoming more pronounced as the wine opens up in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, defined by the incisive spine so typical of the vintage that, here, is cloaked in layers of crisp fleshy and chalky extract. The finish is long, penetrating and saline. Unfortunately, since the 1996 Salon has been traded so zealously over the last decade, finding a bottle that hasn't travelled too far can be a challenge. But from a perfectly stored bottle, this is just the beginning. 2019-2035\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell if Krug is the King, then Salon is the Queen. This is the one of the few houses in Champagne that only makes blanc de blancs and not just any blanc de blancs – it only produces vintage champagne in the best years. Matthieu Pouchan, global brand ambassador was recently in Australia (September 2017) promoting the release of Vintage 2006 and emphasised that Salon has only produced 40 vintages in its history, since 1905. Salon produce a tiny 50,000 bottles per year and connoisseurs globally hunt for those rarely allocated bottles, which fetch a pretty penny. 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Drink between 2017-2037. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate wine-score\"\u003e99 points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, August 2019\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This bottle of the 1996 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut was drinking superbly and represents the apotheosis of Blanc de Blancs, unfurling over the course of three hours with a stunningly complex bouquet of citrus oil, confit lemon, dried white flowers and oyster shell, with hints of praline and pastry cream becoming more pronounced as the wine opens up in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, defined by the incisive spine so typical of the vintage that, here, is cloaked in layers of crisp fleshy and chalky extract. The finish is long, penetrating and saline. Unfortunately, since the 1996 Salon has been traded so zealously over the last decade, finding a bottle that hasn't travelled too far can be a challenge. But from a perfectly stored bottle, this is just the beginning. 2019-2035\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex justify-content-between\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell if Krug is the King, then Salon is the Queen. This is the one of the few houses in Champagne that only makes blanc de blancs and not just any blanc de blancs – it only produces vintage champagne in the best years. Matthieu Pouchan, global brand ambassador was recently in Australia (September 2017) promoting the release of Vintage 2006 and emphasised that Salon has only produced 40 vintages in its history, since 1905. Salon produce a tiny 50,000 bottles per year and connoisseurs globally hunt for those rarely allocated bottles, which fetch a pretty penny. Salon typically spends a mighty 10 years in the cellar waiting for the tense chardonnay of the Cotes de Blancs to temper from tightly wound acidity and earthy minerality. This is a wine that will keep showing its ethereal beauty up to 20 years beyond release. We would consider this a ‘special occasion’ or ‘landmark moment’ champagne and one you \u003cem\u003emust\u003c\/em\u003e try before you die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Salon to a dish is like introducing royalty to your friend. Luckily we have good friends. We came across a dish created by French Chef Valerie Radou which was a combination of crab and citrus paté with avocado mousse, pink grapefruit gel and salmon roe. They may not know each other well but there is a lot in common between them. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Nicolas François Brut 2006 Champagne
2006
Montagne de Reims
Club Price $365.75 (?)
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The cuvée displays a sophisticated personality Champagne Billecart-Salmon is renowned for and retains a power controlled by a well-integrated low dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\" - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, 60% Pinot from Aÿ, Mailly-Champagne and Rilly-la-Montagne. 10% vinified in oak barrels (15% of Pinot and 5% of Chardonnay). Partial malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 10 years. Dosage 6g\/l. 60,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with scallops, pan seared with hazelnut and ceps in a poultry stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide - 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful Nicolas François that ricochets with the ripe 2006 vintage. The rich generosity and fast-evolving mood of this generous season is heightened by the toasty, spicy complexity of a little oak vinification, lending subtle, savoury smoked charcuterie notes to a core of rich grilled pineapple, fig and mirabelle plum. Age has layered its personality in wild honey, vanilla nougat, gingernut biscuits, butter, cream and bees wax. This is a Billecart of medium straw hue, even a copper tint, juxtaposing the tension of malic acidity with the bite of warm-season phenolic grip in concert with partial barrel ferment structure, making for a tussle that leaves a little dry astringency to its very long finish. It has the generosity and polish to flatter and entice nonetheless, holding outstanding line amidst frothy salt minerality. 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Aromas of preserved peaches, fine apple tart and lemon are on full display. On the palate, fine honeyed notes complement those of cherry and plum stone fruits, underlined by aromas of citrus fruit zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder, Cuvée Nicolas François is the result of the blending of two Grand Crus from Côte des Blancs (Chardonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir). The cuvée displays a sophisticated personality Champagne Billecart-Salmon is renowned for and retains a power controlled by a well-integrated low dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\" - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, 60% Pinot from Aÿ, Mailly-Champagne and Rilly-la-Montagne. 10% vinified in oak barrels (15% of Pinot and 5% of Chardonnay). Partial malolactic fermentation and aged on lees for 10 years. Dosage 6g\/l. 60,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with scallops, pan seared with hazelnut and ceps in a poultry stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide - 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful Nicolas François that ricochets with the ripe 2006 vintage. The rich generosity and fast-evolving mood of this generous season is heightened by the toasty, spicy complexity of a little oak vinification, lending subtle, savoury smoked charcuterie notes to a core of rich grilled pineapple, fig and mirabelle plum. Age has layered its personality in wild honey, vanilla nougat, gingernut biscuits, butter, cream and bees wax. This is a Billecart of medium straw hue, even a copper tint, juxtaposing the tension of malic acidity with the bite of warm-season phenolic grip in concert with partial barrel ferment structure, making for a tussle that leaves a little dry astringency to its very long finish. It has the generosity and polish to flatter and entice nonetheless, holding outstanding line amidst frothy salt minerality. Such a rigid and consummately engineered frame promises great endurance, and it begs for time to soften and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Pertois-Lebrun
Pertois-Lebrun L'Égoïste Blanc de Blancs '13
Blanc de Blancs
2013
Cramant
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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The brothers believe in preserving the naturality and individuality of their 44 Chardonnay plots through biodynamic and organic vinification practices and low-intervention winemaking methods. The House has been certified as High Environmental Quality and Sustainable Winegrowing in Champagne since 2019. Through these efforts the true nature of the terroir is allowed to express itself and the soul of each champagne is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed with a rich meal of seafood, especially shellfish (try crab or crayfish). Also an excellent accompaniment to well-matured cheese such as old Comté or Cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, winemakers practice malolactic fermentation and age each bottle on fine lees for ten months in stainless steel vats. Freshness and elegance are reached after a minimum six years of cellar ageing, demonstrating the unique composition of the terroir. 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After pursuing separate career paths, the brothers felt it was their responsibility to come back to Champagne and take over the family business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Understanding and respect as we work the vineyard, sincerity and authenticity as we create the wine”. These values are the foundation of Pertois-Lebrun. The brothers believe in preserving the naturality and individuality of their 44 Chardonnay plots through biodynamic and organic vinification practices and low-intervention winemaking methods. The House has been certified as High Environmental Quality and Sustainable Winegrowing in Champagne since 2019. Through these efforts the true nature of the terroir is allowed to express itself and the soul of each champagne is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed with a rich meal of seafood, especially shellfish (try crab or crayfish). 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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1999 Champagne
Prestige
1999
Reims
Club Price $3,087.50 (?)
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These cuvées have been bottle-aged for 7 years “sur lattes” (horizontal), and 7 years “sur pointes” (upside down, vertical) plus a further 4 years following disgorgement, (dosage 8 g\/l). Cristal Vinothèque 1999 embodies Louis Roederer’s exploration of time deep inside their chalky cellars…the magic of graceful maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 1999 was a stormy and windy year. The season began early and was followed by a warm, dry summer. Fortuitously this helped the vines to escape unscathed during some rain over harvest. 1999 gave powerful, concentrated, generous, and succulent wines which show a minerally vibrancy intermingled with distinctively citrus notes, oriental spice and roasted hazelnuts, on a seductive base of silky tannins and creamy, elegant effervescence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of 56% Pinot Noir and 43% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate, March 6th, 2020, William Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Brut Vinothèque 1999, 94 points, drink 2019 - 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisgorged with six grams per liter dosage after seven years sur lattes and a further seven sur pointes, the 1999 Cristal Vinothèque wafts from the glass with a complex bouquet of dried fruits, clear honey and crushed chalk aromas, complemented by hints of iodine and woodsmoke. 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Fortuitously this helped the vines to escape unscathed during some rain over harvest. 1999 gave powerful, concentrated, generous, and succulent wines which show a minerally vibrancy intermingled with distinctively citrus notes, oriental spice and roasted hazelnuts, on a seductive base of silky tannins and creamy, elegant effervescence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of 56% Pinot Noir and 43% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate, March 6th, 2020, William Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Brut Vinothèque 1999, 94 points, drink 2019 - 2035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisgorged with six grams per liter dosage after seven years sur lattes and a further seven sur pointes, the 1999 Cristal Vinothèque wafts from the glass with a complex bouquet of dried fruits, clear honey and crushed chalk aromas, complemented by hints of iodine and woodsmoke. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and enveloping, with ripe but lively acids and a textural, gourmand profile, concluding with a beautifully defined, elegantly chalky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Collin
Charles Collin Brut Half Bottle (375ml) Champagne
Brut
NV
Côte des Bar
Club Price $37.05 (?)
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Drappier
Drappier Signature Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Urville
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. 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\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees. 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Lively Chardonnay comprises 95% of this wine with the rest being one of the original and almost forgotten grape varieties, known as 'Blanc Vrai' or Pinot Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose suggests juicy white peach and fresh pear with some added floral notes such as jasmine thanks to the Pinot Blanc. The sensation is very mineral-driven, with pleasant biscuit and cream showing a supple and seductive finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to have such a wine in our midst and you should show this off to your friends at your next dinner party. The forgotten grape is always a great conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. 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Dosage: 8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with freshly shucked Oysters with fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92\/100 - Wine Spectator (2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This harmonious champagne shows fine cut, with a satiny mousse and appealing flavours of ripe melon, graphite, salted almond and ground ginger, ending with a floral finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1995 Champagne
Prestige
1995
Reims
Club Price $3,182.50 (?)
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Its perfectly balanced maturity and well-integrated flavours have been brought out even further by the Côte des Blancs Chardonnays and a small proportion of Pinots noirs grown in chalky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal Vinothèque 1995 celebrates the astonishing story of a very small number of bottles, stored in the Louis Roederer cellars for 20 years in the quest for perfect harmony. This cuvée is bottle-aged for 10 years before being left to rest for a further 10 years after disgorging. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden hue with bright amber tints. Gentle, ultra fine and even bubbles. The complex bouquet is reminiscent of juicy, ripe, almost exotic fruit (mango), cocoa beans and white chocolate with a hint of smoke. Aeration takes the intensity up a notch as sweeter, deeper aromas of malt and black truffle start to emerge. These are testament to the extra years spent ageing on the lees created by the second fermentation. This depth of aroma is complete, more mature, rare and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is velvety and sensual, precise yet mellow. The bubbles are so fine as to be almost sheer, caressing and ethereal, like an array of delicate silk veils in a myriad of shades. The palate is exceptionally precise, with the various elements concentrated to the point of retaining only the wine’s essence: a powdery and chalky texture – harking back to the limestone soils of the Cristal vineyards – and an elegant, long, refined freshness. The wine’s length and graceful tension create a real sensation of tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champagne Guide 2021, Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1995, 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Just 600 bottles of the stunning 1995 vintage were held back for Roederer’s first ever Vinothèque re-release of Cristal. This late-disgorged, lower-dosage rendition is testimony to the magical transformation of Cristal with bottle age. Few will have the chance to partake, but we can all be inspired to have the stamina to leave the great vintages of Cristal in our cellars for 20 years, the age at which Lécaillon finds an ideal balance of youth and evolution. After more than two decades, this classic and benchmark season has attained a magical place of ravishingly silky refinement, perfectly seamless, yet still breathtakingly backward, lively and refined. Its youthful clarity and focus are disarming, holding a hue brighter even than the 2002 today, and wafting with classic Roederer struck-flint and grilled-toast reduction. 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The weather conditions created an exceptionally elegant wine structured by a lovely acidity and remarkable aromatic complexity. Its perfectly balanced maturity and well-integrated flavours have been brought out even further by the Côte des Blancs Chardonnays and a small proportion of Pinots noirs grown in chalky soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal Vinothèque 1995 celebrates the astonishing story of a very small number of bottles, stored in the Louis Roederer cellars for 20 years in the quest for perfect harmony. This cuvée is bottle-aged for 10 years before being left to rest for a further 10 years after disgorging. The dosage is 8 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden hue with bright amber tints. Gentle, ultra fine and even bubbles. The complex bouquet is reminiscent of juicy, ripe, almost exotic fruit (mango), cocoa beans and white chocolate with a hint of smoke. Aeration takes the intensity up a notch as sweeter, deeper aromas of malt and black truffle start to emerge. These are testament to the extra years spent ageing on the lees created by the second fermentation. This depth of aroma is complete, more mature, rare and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is velvety and sensual, precise yet mellow. The bubbles are so fine as to be almost sheer, caressing and ethereal, like an array of delicate silk veils in a myriad of shades. The palate is exceptionally precise, with the various elements concentrated to the point of retaining only the wine’s essence: a powdery and chalky texture – harking back to the limestone soils of the Cristal vineyards – and an elegant, long, refined freshness. The wine’s length and graceful tension create a real sensation of tranquillity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Louis Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Champagne Guide 2021, Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Vinothèque 1995, 98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Just 600 bottles of the stunning 1995 vintage were held back for Roederer’s first ever Vinothèque re-release of Cristal. This late-disgorged, lower-dosage rendition is testimony to the magical transformation of Cristal with bottle age. Few will have the chance to partake, but we can all be inspired to have the stamina to leave the great vintages of Cristal in our cellars for 20 years, the age at which Lécaillon finds an ideal balance of youth and evolution. After more than two decades, this classic and benchmark season has attained a magical place of ravishingly silky refinement, perfectly seamless, yet still breathtakingly backward, lively and refined. Its youthful clarity and focus are disarming, holding a hue brighter even than the 2002 today, and wafting with classic Roederer struck-flint and grilled-toast reduction. Stunning poise and harmony define a finish of outstanding persistence, with an ever-present undercurrent of fine salty chalk acidity that ripples with grand complexity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43% chardonnay, 57% pinot noir; 7% vinified in oak casks; 10% malolactic fermentation; aged 8 years sur latte, 8 years sur pointe and 7 years on cork; 8g\/L dosage; 600 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs 2007
Blanc de Blancs
2007
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $346.75 (?)
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A harmonious blend of the three best Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\" - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. 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Pertois-Lebrun
Pertois-Lebrun L'Extravertie Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum (1.5L)
Blanc de Blancs
Cote des Blancs
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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The brothers believe in preserving the naturality and individuality of their 44 Chardonnay plots through biodynamic and organic vinification practices and low-intervention winemaking methods. The House has been certified as High Environmental Quality and Sustainable Winegrowing in Champagne since 2019. Through these efforts the true nature of the terroir is allowed to express itself and the soul of each champagne is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy as an aperitif and pair with delicate finger foods, such as prawns, oysters, Italian cured ham or fruity cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, winemakers practice malolactic fermentation and age each bottle on fine lees for ten months in stainless steel vats and oak barrels. 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Aromas of brioche and chalk, opening up to sweet grapefruit and apple on the nose. Fresh and generous on the palate. See notes of fruity, succulent, with a delicious lemon-flavoured acidity and a chalky, elegant and creamy minerality. Dosage: 3 to 5g\/litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp and expressive, L'Extravertie reflects Champagne Pertois-Lebrun knowledge and appreciation of the Chardonnay grape. Produced in Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region, the House practices sustainable viticulture. Synthetic products and harmful pesticides are banned, instead organic fertilizers, aromatherapy and biodynamic principles are encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family-owned estate in the Grand Cru region of Côte des Blancs, brothers Clément and Antoine are the 5th generation of winemakers in the Pertois-Lebrun family. After pursuing separate career paths, the brothers felt it was their responsibility to come back to Champagne and take over the family business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Understanding and respect as we work the vineyard, sincerity and authenticity as we create the wine”. These values are the foundation of Pertois-Lebrun. The brothers believe in preserving the naturality and individuality of their 44 Chardonnay plots through biodynamic and organic vinification practices and low-intervention winemaking methods. The House has been certified as High Environmental Quality and Sustainable Winegrowing in Champagne since 2019. 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Pertois-Lebrun
Pertois-Lebrun L'Extravertie Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
Cote des Blancs
Club Price $118.75 (?)
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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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