Sec & Demi-Sec (Sweet)

{"id":59676229660,"title":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec","handle":"besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking at the spectrum of dryness rating in champagne, we are sitting at 'sec' level which is between 17-32 grams per litre, BB have made this at 20 g\/l and hits the perfect balance of sweetness-acidity similar to that of apple compote, lemon curd or peach crumble. This style is on the rise with more winemakers producing a sweeter style of champagne that can be enjoyed purely as an aperitif or with lighter fruit pastries and desserts. If you're game, you can even add an ice cube or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming house based in Epernay and owned by the Lanson BCC family of producers. It is led by the indefatigueable Godefroy Baijot, who is the Global Export Manager, and talented winemaker Cedric Thiebault. The most distinctive asset to this house is that all of their wines are made using low bar pressure. For those of you who may not have come across this, most champagne is made at 6 bar of pressure where as Besserat make it at 4.5 bar. How does this make the wines different? The good news is that there aren't any less bubbles, instead, the approach of the bubble on the palate is more delicate which makes them especially suited to pairing with food. In fact the house has made their wines to be more gastronomic in their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoie gras served on mini toasts with a cranberry jelly. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T12:03:27+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T12:08:47+10:00","vendor":"Besserat de Bellefon","type":"Sec (Low Bar Pressure)","tags":["Christmas Day","Demi Sec","Family Owned","Low Bar Pressure","NYE","Region: Epernay","Sec","Taste: Almond","Taste: apple compote","Taste: lemon curd","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: No Malolactic Fermentation","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: peach crumble","Taste: white peach","Under $100","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":9900,"price_min":9900,"price_max":9900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":649580773404,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BESS_CDM_SEC_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588994568301,"product_id":59676229660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T22:42:59+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T22:43:17+10:00","alt":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec (Low Bar Pressure) Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197","variant_ids":[649580773404]},"available":true,"name":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eLooking at the spectrum of dryness rating in champagne, we are sitting at 'sec' level which is between 17-32 grams per litre, BB have made this at 20 g\/l and hits the perfect balance of sweetness-acidity similar to that of apple compote, lemon curd or peach crumble. This style is on the rise with more winemakers producing a sweeter style of champagne that can be enjoyed purely as an aperitif or with lighter fruit pastries and desserts. If you're game, you can even add an ice cube or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming house based in Epernay and owned by the Lanson BCC family of producers. It is led by the indefatigueable Godefroy Baijot, who is the Global Export Manager, and talented winemaker Cedric Thiebault. The most distinctive asset to this house is that all of their wines are made using low bar pressure. For those of you who may not have come across this, most champagne is made at 6 bar of pressure where as Besserat make it at 4.5 bar. How does this make the wines different? The good news is that there aren't any less bubbles, instead, the approach of the bubble on the palate is more delicate which makes them especially suited to pairing with food. In fact the house has made their wines to be more gastronomic in their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoie gras served on mini toasts with a cranberry jelly. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105362423836,"title":"Cuvée Riche","handle":"ar-lenoble-riche-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemi-sec champagnes, which are a sweeter style, can often be an afterthought of a champagne house, sometimes encased in flashy bottles trying to lure the next generation into falling in love with champagne! The idea behind Cuvée Riche from A.R. Lenoble is nothing of the sort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery champagne from this small, meticulous producer located in Damery is made with pride and purpose. The blend is 25% chardonnay from the grand cru village of Chouilly is blended with 30% pinot noir from the village Bisseuil and the balance of meunier coming from the surrounding vineyards of Damery. Eighteen per cent of the wine is aged in oak barrels and the grapes are from the exceptional base year of 2012. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemi-sec champagne doesn’t just need to be partnered with dessert. It works wonderfully well with rich savoury dishes and Asian cuisine. The 32 grams of sugar take this cuvee into the ethereal space, gliding on the palate with effort and filling the mouth with stone fruit, like peach and apricot with sweet brioche and fresh almonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFois gras served on toast with a redcurrant jelly would partner well with the richness of this sweet cuvee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-03T09:46:33+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T13:16:53+10:00","vendor":"AR Lenoble","type":"Demi-Sec","tags":["Demi Sec","Region: Damery","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Peach","Taste: Poached Pear","Year: NV"],"price":7900,"price_min":7900,"price_max":7900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":1022197039132,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARL_RICHE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588471394413,"product_id":105362423836,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:03:33+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:06:36+10:00","alt":"A.R. 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The idea behind Cuvée Riche from A.R. Lenoble is nothing of the sort. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery champagne from this small, meticulous producer located in Damery is made with pride and purpose. The blend is 25% chardonnay from the grand cru village of Chouilly is blended with 30% pinot noir from the village Bisseuil and the balance of meunier coming from the surrounding vineyards of Damery. Eighteen per cent of the wine is aged in oak barrels and the grapes are from the exceptional base year of 2012. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemi-sec champagne doesn’t just need to be partnered with dessert. It works wonderfully well with rich savoury dishes and Asian cuisine. The 32 grams of sugar take this cuvee into the ethereal space, gliding on the palate with effort and filling the mouth with stone fruit, like peach and apricot with sweet brioche and fresh almonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The House \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFois gras served on toast with a redcurrant jelly would partner well with the richness of this sweet cuvee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1295464235117,"title":"Elixir","handle":"geoffroy-elixir-demi-sec-champagne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 79\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Geoffroy’s demi-sec is a refreshingly clean and well-balanced style, thanks to the energy and cut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof malic acidity delivering balance rarely encountered with this level of dosage in Champagne. Baked apple and preserved lemon unite with the honey, gingernut biscuits and spice of three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand a half years bottle age and more than two years cork age, drawing out a finish at once long, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, sweet and lively. If you’re chasing a sweeter style, this is a good bet.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more interesting producers of champagne, Geoffroy makes champagnes worth talking about. Taking over the reins of this father Rene, Jean-Baptiste is a talented and passionate wine producer and his fanatical efforts in the vineyard followed by careful craftsmanship in the cellar have made him one of the most revered winemakers in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoffroy is located in the grand cru region of Aÿ but the vineyards are located in Cumières which is where the vineyard was located up until recently. Red fruit rules here in wine making style which is as close to biodynamic as possible within committing to the rigours of certification. Champagnes that reflect a sense of place with real character and personality are what Geoffroy is known for. We love this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps an almond croissant, light pastries or some patê with french baguette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-11T10:32:46+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-11T10:24:45+10:00","vendor":"Geoffroy","type":"Demi-Sec","tags":["Biodynamic","Demi Sec","Grower","Organic","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Certified Ampelos","Taste: Gingernut biscuits","Taste: Honey","Taste: No Malolactic Fermentation","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"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":12095128535149,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GEOF_ELIXIR_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3530374545517,"product_id":1295464235117,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-11T10:29:43+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-11T10:29:43+10:00","alt":null,"width":466,"height":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Geoffroy-Elixir-Demi-Sec-Champagne.jpeg?v=1525998583","variant_ids":[12095128535149]},"available":true,"name":"Elixir - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Geoffroy-Elixir-Demi-Sec-Champagne.jpeg?v=1525998583"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Geoffroy-Elixir-Demi-Sec-Champagne.jpeg?v=1525998583","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 79\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Geoffroy’s demi-sec is a refreshingly clean and well-balanced style, thanks to the energy and cut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof malic acidity delivering balance rarely encountered with this level of dosage in Champagne. Baked apple and preserved lemon unite with the honey, gingernut biscuits and spice of three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand a half years bottle age and more than two years cork age, drawing out a finish at once long, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, sweet and lively. If you’re chasing a sweeter style, this is a good bet.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more interesting producers of champagne, Geoffroy makes champagnes worth talking about. Taking over the reins of this father Rene, Jean-Baptiste is a talented and passionate wine producer and his fanatical efforts in the vineyard followed by careful craftsmanship in the cellar have made him one of the most revered winemakers in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoffroy is located in the grand cru region of Aÿ but the vineyards are located in Cumières which is where the vineyard was located up until recently. Red fruit rules here in wine making style which is as close to biodynamic as possible within committing to the rigours of certification. Champagnes that reflect a sense of place with real character and personality are what Geoffroy is known for. We love this producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps an almond croissant, light pastries or some patê with french baguette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}