Spotlight on 2006

Nicolas Feuillatte

Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006

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Vintage

2006

Chouilly

Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne now available at Emperor Champagne. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. View more details

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Chouilly

Nicolas Feuillatte

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Behind this, the fast-developing personality of the 2006 vintage is displayed in a toasty, secondary style of spice and roast nuts. 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This youth allows the house to put forward a new vision of luxury: they believe that luxury is not about social status, but about elegance and attitude, emotion and pleasure, the appreciation of the good and the beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue the complex nature and extended ageding, we would suggest some pan-fried scallops with fresh lemon juice or Seabass fillet served in a citrus court-bouillon stock used mainly to poach fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-15T17:54:30+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-04T14:13:56+11:00","vendor":"Nicolas Feuillatte","type":"Vintage","tags":["Brut","New Arrival","Rare Collection","Region: Chouilly","Taste: Aged 10 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Bread","Taste: Flint","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Roasted nut","Taste: Spice","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":32999,"price_min":32999,"price_max":32999,"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":2066138890268,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"N_FEUI_PALMES_DOR_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588452847725,"product_id":173324632092,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T15:33:07+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T15:34:39+10:00","alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479","variant_ids":[2066138890268]},"available":true,"name":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":32999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"328946105286","featured_media":{"alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","id":816787259501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479","options":["Please Select:"],"media":[{"alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","id":816787259501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029","width":540}],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- “Palmes d’Or; Champagne as a work of art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- 2006 is a powerful, remarkably wellbalanced vintage of great harmony; exquisite body on the palate reveals maturity while a seam of freshness supports the wines’ aromatic qualities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- Offers endless notes of fine honey, bee’s wax, dried fruits and tropical fruits, together with a subtle, nuanced touch of toast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vintage opens with a reductive complexity of struck flint and grilled bread unfamiliar in Palmes d’Or. Behind this, the fast-developing personality of the 2006 vintage is displayed in a toasty, secondary style of spice and roast nuts. It culminates in a finish of integrity, marked by just a touch of phenolic bitterness, yet allowing the vibrant acidity and fine chalk minerality of some of Champagne’s most revered grand crus to define a long and well-focused close.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Montgueux near Troyes; 50% pinot noir from Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Aÿ and Ambonnay.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded in its region and uniting a whopping 4,500 wine growers, Nicolas Feuillatte is the largest wine-growers’ (vignerons) Champagne brand. The Brut NV is the number one selling brand in France and has been for the last three years. The brand is the third largest globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40 years of age the Nicolas Feuillatte brand is also the youngest of the great Champagne houses. This youth allows the house to put forward a new vision of luxury: they believe that luxury is not about social status, but about elegance and attitude, emotion and pleasure, the appreciation of the good and the beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue the complex nature and extended ageding, we would suggest some pan-fried scallops with fresh lemon juice or Seabass fillet served in a citrus court-bouillon stock used mainly to poach fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

Charles Heidsieck

Charles Heidsieck Millesime '06 Rosé

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Vintage Rosé

2006

Reims

Emperor Champagne, Australia's Home of Champagne. Hard to Find Charles Heidsieck Vintage Rosé 2006 Champagne. Also, feel free to shop our Expertly Curated Champagne Collection. Luxury Packaging. Next Day Delivery to All Capital Cities. Get $25 Off Your First Purchase. Shop Online Now. View more details

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Reims

Charles Heidsieck

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Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Released prior to the 2005 – which was deemed too tannic and opulent to be unleashed just yet – this is a rosé blended from red wine, half from the Côte des Bar (for smooth, fleshy fruitiness), and half from the Montagne de Reims (for minerality, smoky, spicy complexity and edgy, angular tannins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first surprise of this cuvée, on my first sneak preview prior to its release in early 2015, was its captivating delicacy for both the house and the vintage. 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This has real sex appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing layer upon layer of musky forest berries, raspberry, blackberry and mulberry. coupled with cooking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the unmistakable notes of pastry and it almost feels like your nose is underneath a freshly baked cherry pie. Seduction is the key word here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e63% pinot noir and 37% chardonnay, including 8% pinot noir red wine; a blend from 15 villages including Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Vertus for chardonnay; Avenay, Louvois, Tauxières, Ambonnay and Aÿ for pinot noir; and Bouzy, Ambonnay, Les Riceys, Verzenay and Hautvillers for pinot noir red wine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Released prior to the 2005 – which was deemed too tannic and opulent to be unleashed just yet – this is a rosé blended from red wine, half from the Côte des Bar (for smooth, fleshy fruitiness), and half from the Montagne de Reims (for minerality, smoky, spicy complexity and edgy, angular tannins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first surprise of this cuvée, on my first sneak preview prior to its release in early 2015, was its captivating delicacy for both the house and the vintage. The second surprise, following two more years on lees, is its freeze-frame evolution and elegant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts medium salmon copper–hue is undeviating, as are its refined rose petal fragrance and wild strawberry, cherry and pink grapefruit flavours, melting seamlessly into a vortex of brioche, pink pepper and ginger, effortlessly capturing a complex array of diverse rosé personalities with seamless finesse, at once vivacious, lively, contemplative and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTexture is marvellous, at once creamy and vibrant, all the while projecting pronounced yet seamless chalk minerality as the defining theme.  A delightful champagne for long conversations on cool nights.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019 \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Pierre Paillard

Pierre Paillard La Grande Recolte '08

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Vintage

2008

Bouzy

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Both is better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A vintage champagne is the ultimate champagne in expressing richness and complexity. This is a 50:50 split of pinot and chardonnay coming from some of the oldest family parcels. The colour is golden and the palate offers very refined aromas of red berries, blood orange and chalky minerality. The bubbles are fine, creamy and sensuous. Drink now. Extra brut – 2.6 grams per litre of dosage so extra brut.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. 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Bruno Paillard

Bruno Paillard Millésimé '06 Blanc de Blancs

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Vintage Blanc de Blancs

2006

Reims

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An elegant Blanc de Blancs…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1476196239788 commentaires\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGault\u0026amp; Millau \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e–\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e 2017\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra brut dosage 5g\/l. Aged 9 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. 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Philipponnat

Philipponnat 'Les Cintres' '08 Pre-order

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Vintage

2008

Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ

The 'Les Cintres' plot lies at the heart of Clos des Goisses. It offers the most intense expression of this exceptional terroir; its vines, facing due south,... View more details

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Philipponnat

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The smoky notes are once again apparent, with an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for more than nine years in the Philipponnat's cellars at a constant temperature of 12 degrees celsius to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the wine's secondary and tertiary aromas, which are the hallmarks of extended ageing on lees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir, 100% first pressed juice form the central plots in Clos des Goisses, Mareuil-sur-Ay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Philipponnat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée makes a perfect match for lobster and saltwater fish. It will also go well to enhance white meats as well as stews and cheeses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}