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{"id":54973005852,"title":"Alfred Gratien Classique Brut Rosé","handle":"alfred-gratien-brut-classique-rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all rosés are made equal and in this instance Alfred Gratien have crafted one of elegance and charm. Being more 'old-school' in their wine making approach, they have maintained the house style in being traditional (read 'About the house' below) and captured the vibrancy of the red fruits ever-present in this wine. There is plenty of crunchy red apple, strawberry and cherry rising from the glass and onto the palate. What is most enjoyable about this is the fine grip and presence of minerality and super fine tannin providing a delicate structure and intrigue on the palate, coupled with a creamy and satin-like texture. Still not sure about rosé champagne? You may want to revisit this category and try this. Most of all, rosé loves everyone, guys and girls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Epernay, Alfred Gratien are certainly more led towards the traditional approach to champagne production wine making, being; no malo-lactic fermentation (to preserve malic acidity) aged under cork, long ageing (oxidative style) and oak fermentation. They produce approximately 300,000 bottles a year which is considered small in the grand scheme of champagne production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe rosé category is quite simply the most versatile within champagne and the options are plentiful. If you like fish, you could go a seared tuna steak (still pink in the centre) with Szechuan pepper and beetroot. Perhaps some yum cha pork buns or crispy duck with plum sauce?","published_at":"2017-09-04T23:29:01+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-04T23:32:08+10:00","vendor":"Alfred Gratien","type":"Brut Rosé","tags":["artisan","Base year: 2010","Region: Epernay","Rose","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Pinot Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Wine Pinot Noir","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Strawberry","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9900,"price_min":9900,"price_max":9900,"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":543083560988,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"A_GRAT_ROSE-SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753619488877,"product_id":54973005852,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:21:14+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:21:14+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Rose-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557274","variant_ids":[543083560988]},"available":true,"name":"Alfred Gratien Classique Brut Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Rose-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557274"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Alfred-Gratien-Brut-Rose-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532557274","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eNot all rosés are made equal and in this instance Alfred Gratien have crafted one of elegance and charm. Being more 'old-school' in their wine making approach, they have maintained the house style in being traditional (read 'About the house' below) and captured the vibrancy of the red fruits ever-present in this wine. There is plenty of crunchy red apple, strawberry and cherry rising from the glass and onto the palate. What is most enjoyable about this is the fine grip and presence of minerality and super fine tannin providing a delicate structure and intrigue on the palate, coupled with a creamy and satin-like texture. Still not sure about rosé champagne? You may want to revisit this category and try this. Most of all, rosé loves everyone, guys and girls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Epernay, Alfred Gratien are certainly more led towards the traditional approach to champagne production wine making, being; no malo-lactic fermentation (to preserve malic acidity) aged under cork, long ageing (oxidative style) and oak fermentation. They produce approximately 300,000 bottles a year which is considered small in the grand scheme of champagne production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe rosé category is quite simply the most versatile within champagne and the options are plentiful. If you like fish, you could go a seared tuna steak (still pink in the centre) with Szechuan pepper and beetroot. Perhaps some yum cha pork buns or crispy duck with plum sauce?"}

{"id":61879877660,"title":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier","handle":"christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of how good a pure 100% pinot meunier can look when under the right hands. There is lots of juicy red apple, soft red fruits, spicy complexity and the right balance between fruit and acidity. It is brut nature (fermented to dryness with no added sugar) which highlights its vinous nature. There is a little tartness on the finish which is welcome. Overall, well-made grower champagne with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Mignon comes from a long line of farmers in the hamlet of Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier, 13 miles west of Epernay.  His 6.3 hectares of vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels. This area south of the Marne River is known for its high percentage of pinot meunier grapes, which is particularly well suited to the deep clay and chalky soils dominating the terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon’s unique approach to viticulture combines natural practices including biodynamics, phytotherapy, homeopathy and geobiology. He likens nature to a rubik’s cube, always changing and offering up new challenges. Christophe has the mind of an engineer and the heart and soul of a fifth generation farmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe and his wife Laurence have followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate their work in the vineyards and in the cellar. They strives to follow the rhythm of nature and explains, “the moon for a vigneron is like a metronome for a musician.”  In seeking harmony between the root system and everything that happens above ground, Mignon employs one person per hectare in his vineyards. This ambitious and costly ratio helps to obtain very low yields and directly contributes to the high quality of mature fruit at harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon prefers his wines on the drier side and picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage (added sugar). Additionally, very minimal amounts of sulfur are used. \u003c\/span\u003eSeán and Françoise Gilley - Terroirs Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T11:19:29+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:21:06+10:00","vendor":"Christophe Mignon","type":"Brut Nature","tags":["artisan","Base vintage: 2012","Biodynamic","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","Organic","Region: Festigny","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Grower","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Textural","Taste: Vinous"],"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":707877273628,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_MIGNON_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588821127277,"product_id":61879877660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:23:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:24:47+10:00","alt":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier Extra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","variant_ids":[707877273628]},"available":true,"name":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of how good a pure 100% pinot meunier can look when under the right hands. There is lots of juicy red apple, soft red fruits, spicy complexity and the right balance between fruit and acidity. It is brut nature (fermented to dryness with no added sugar) which highlights its vinous nature. There is a little tartness on the finish which is welcome. Overall, well-made grower champagne with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Mignon comes from a long line of farmers in the hamlet of Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier, 13 miles west of Epernay.  His 6.3 hectares of vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels. This area south of the Marne River is known for its high percentage of pinot meunier grapes, which is particularly well suited to the deep clay and chalky soils dominating the terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon’s unique approach to viticulture combines natural practices including biodynamics, phytotherapy, homeopathy and geobiology. He likens nature to a rubik’s cube, always changing and offering up new challenges. Christophe has the mind of an engineer and the heart and soul of a fifth generation farmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe and his wife Laurence have followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate their work in the vineyards and in the cellar. They strives to follow the rhythm of nature and explains, “the moon for a vigneron is like a metronome for a musician.”  In seeking harmony between the root system and everything that happens above ground, Mignon employs one person per hectare in his vineyards. This ambitious and costly ratio helps to obtain very low yields and directly contributes to the high quality of mature fruit at harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon prefers his wines on the drier side and picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage (added sugar). Additionally, very minimal amounts of sulfur are used. \u003c\/span\u003eSeán and Françoise Gilley - Terroirs Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":621547716636,"title":"Frederic Savart L'Ouverture Premier Cru","handle":"frederic-savart-louverture-premier-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are keen on pinot-dominant champagnes, this will surprise you as it's not what you'd expect. On the flipside, if you love chardonnay-dominant champagne's this is a champagne you should definitely try as it will change your view 100% pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted, elegant with red apple, lime blossom, cream and a slightly flinty-mineral note. There is delicate acidity, clean mineral presence (think of licking a wet stone perhaps, this is not exact science but it gives an indication of what mineral can taste like), a liveliness and youthfulness to the palate. There is a pronounced pink grapefruit character with a fine, clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 100% pinot noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic approach to farming (although not certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% reserve wines and the base wine is 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% of the wine has been in 5 year old barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho is Savart? Savart is an exciting champagne house based in Eceuil along the Marne Valley, that focuses on making expressive, organically-managed and terroir-driven champagne. They own just 4 hectares of land (1 of which is in neighbouring \u003cspan\u003evillage of Villiers-aux-Noeuds)\u003c\/span\u003e most of which is pinot noir and they craft a small quantity of high quality champagne each year. We are very fortunate in Australia to have access to this small allocation and our proud to have it available for all the champagne lovers out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving taken over from his father Daniel in 2005, Frédéric Savart has been focussed on the vineyards and improving their health. The results show in the wines - they are crystal clear expressions of both soil and grape variety, offering aromatic complexity along with mineral freshness. Texturally graceful and full of life, these are gastronomic champagnes of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our travels to champagne we came across a Sea bass tartare with cucumber, radish and parsnip puree if you're feeling fancy. You could also do a simple piece of grilled fish with avocado and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-01T16:59:45+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-01T16:48:02+11:00","vendor":"Frederic Savart","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["artisan","Base Year: 2014","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Ecueil","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Flint","Taste: Lime Blossom","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Apple"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"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":7560757411868,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FRED_SAVA_OUVERT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Frederic Savart L'Ouverture Premier Cru","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Fredric-Savart-L_ouverture-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516002"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Fredric-Savart-L_ouverture-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532516002","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are keen on pinot-dominant champagnes, this will surprise you as it's not what you'd expect. On the flipside, if you love chardonnay-dominant champagne's this is a champagne you should definitely try as it will change your view 100% pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted, elegant with red apple, lime blossom, cream and a slightly flinty-mineral note. There is delicate acidity, clean mineral presence (think of licking a wet stone perhaps, this is not exact science but it gives an indication of what mineral can taste like), a liveliness and youthfulness to the palate. There is a pronounced pink grapefruit character with a fine, clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 100% pinot noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic approach to farming (although not certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% reserve wines and the base wine is 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% of the wine has been in 5 year old barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho is Savart? Savart is an exciting champagne house based in Eceuil along the Marne Valley, that focuses on making expressive, organically-managed and terroir-driven champagne. They own just 4 hectares of land (1 of which is in neighbouring \u003cspan\u003evillage of Villiers-aux-Noeuds)\u003c\/span\u003e most of which is pinot noir and they craft a small quantity of high quality champagne each year. We are very fortunate in Australia to have access to this small allocation and our proud to have it available for all the champagne lovers out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving taken over from his father Daniel in 2005, Frédéric Savart has been focussed on the vineyards and improving their health. The results show in the wines - they are crystal clear expressions of both soil and grape variety, offering aromatic complexity along with mineral freshness. Texturally graceful and full of life, these are gastronomic champagnes of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our travels to champagne we came across a Sea bass tartare with cucumber, radish and parsnip puree if you're feeling fancy. You could also do a simple piece of grilled fish with avocado and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

{"id":586799185948,"title":"Hure Freres Invitation","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T18:02:34+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-17T10:36:24+11:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7900,"price_min":7900,"price_max":7900,"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":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION_SGL-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586862649453,"product_id":586799185948,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:30+10:00","alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","variant_ids":[7210791338012]},"available":true,"name":"Hure Freres Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next. This cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture. There is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105168863260,"title":"'Les Mottelettes' Bouzy Grand Cru '12","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eBouzy is famed for its pinot noir so it comes as a surprise to find a 100% chardonnay from the Paillard's plot - Les Mottelettes which is about 1.5 hectares. With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's know as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \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. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:01:43+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:05:30+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["artisan","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","Organic","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Green Apple","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Marshmallow","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2012"],"price":13800,"price_min":13800,"price_max":13800,"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":1020784934940,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_MOTTELETTES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588497936493,"product_id":105168863260,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:28:31+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:30:33+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' Bouzy Grand Cru Vintage Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833","variant_ids":[1020784934940]},"available":true,"name":"'Les Mottelettes' Bouzy Grand Cru '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13800,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eBouzy is famed for its pinot noir so it comes as a surprise to find a 100% chardonnay from the Paillard's plot - Les Mottelettes which is about 1.5 hectares. With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's know as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \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. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":686783954972,"title":"Blanc de Noirs","handle":"fleury-blanc-de-noirs-brut-nv-biodynamic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe blanc de noirs is a swathe of dark fruit, notably black cherry, red fig and blood orange. With some time in the glass it opens up to some roasted almond and spice with the palate showing freshness and lift from the clean acids and vibrant fruit. There is great balance in this wine with a long-lasting finish that goes on and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% pinot noir blended from the 2008 and 2009 vintage. The fruit is sourced from the family Biodynamic vineyards of between 20 and 25 years of age and the grapes go into a traditional Coquard champagne press. Jean-Sebastien also uses aged wines for blending which are all stored in oak casks for complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original and some would suggest the best of the Biodynamic Champagnes (certified by Ecocert and accredited to Demeter and Biodyvin), Champagne Fleury is based in the Côte des Bars, which is in the South of Champagne and surpasses in the production of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We were the first Champagne producers using biodynamics’, claims Jean-Sébastien Fleury. Champagne Fleury’s conversion to biodynamics was at the hands of Jean-Sébastien’s father, Jean-Pierre. His interest in sustainable wine growing began in the 1970s when he tried using manual tilling (as opposed to herbicides) and composting (as opposed to synthetic fertilizers). He began a trial with biodynamics, applying it to just 3 hectares, in 1989 and then in 1992 used it across the whole of his vineyard holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 15 hectares that Fleury own (90% of which is Pinot Noir) are cultivated using biodynamics, which makes them the largest biodynamic producer in the entire Champagne region. Recently, two colleagues in the same village of Courteron were so impressed by the benefits that they have also switched, bringing the total to some 30 hectares in this village. 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With some time in the glass it opens up to some roasted almond and spice with the palate showing freshness and lift from the clean acids and vibrant fruit. There is great balance in this wine with a long-lasting finish that goes on and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% pinot noir blended from the 2008 and 2009 vintage. The fruit is sourced from the family Biodynamic vineyards of between 20 and 25 years of age and the grapes go into a traditional Coquard champagne press. Jean-Sebastien also uses aged wines for blending which are all stored in oak casks for complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original and some would suggest the best of the Biodynamic Champagnes (certified by Ecocert and accredited to Demeter and Biodyvin), Champagne Fleury is based in the Côte des Bars, which is in the South of Champagne and surpasses in the production of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We were the first Champagne producers using biodynamics’, claims Jean-Sébastien Fleury. Champagne Fleury’s conversion to biodynamics was at the hands of Jean-Sébastien’s father, Jean-Pierre. His interest in sustainable wine growing began in the 1970s when he tried using manual tilling (as opposed to herbicides) and composting (as opposed to synthetic fertilizers). He began a trial with biodynamics, applying it to just 3 hectares, in 1989 and then in 1992 used it across the whole of his vineyard holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 15 hectares that Fleury own (90% of which is Pinot Noir) are cultivated using biodynamics, which makes them the largest biodynamic producer in the entire Champagne region. Recently, two colleagues in the same village of Courteron were so impressed by the benefits that they have also switched, bringing the total to some 30 hectares in this village. Jamie Goode – Wine Anorak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would love to partner an energetic and fruit rich wine like this with duck pancakes, plum sauce and sliced cucumber.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":635811233820,"title":"Cuvée Rubis Premier Cru","handle":"vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Premier Cru Rosé is light-salmon in colour. It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. Every wine tasted during my visit earlier this year was fabulous. All of the Champagnes are aged in oak, which plays an important part in the Vilmart signature, yet few growers are as skilled in finding the perfect bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance of fruit, structure and oak. In short, I can’t say enough good things about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart. 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It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. 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