Pierre Gimonnet
Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs
Rosé
Epernay
Club Price $89.30 (?)
{"id":54973005852,"title":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs","handle":"pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s cracking and cleverly named rosé is just 8% red wine (not least because it costs him almost €15 a litre to buy) blended with his vintage Gastronome cuvée – his blanc de blancs with the most body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharged with 50% grand cru chardonnay, the result upholds its mantra of sustaining the mouthfeel, persistence and surging bath-salts chalk minerality of the Côte des Blancs with great accomplishment, touched with the palest salmon pink hue and the lightest reflections of white cherries and strawberry hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelightfully restrained and refreshingly tense, it’s more about crystalline precision than flavour. One of the most refreshing apéritif rosés this year, serve it like a delicate blanc de blancs, not like a rosé.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e92% chardonnay – 25.5% Chouilly for fruit and elegance, 16.5% Cramant for plumpness, 10% Oger for masculine structure and spicy minerality, 9% Vertus for exotic flavours, 32% Cuis for vivacity and freshness; 8% 2014 and 2013 pinot noir red wine from Bouzy; aged on lees 18–24 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 13,363 bottles; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-12-10T10:22:34+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-04T23:32:08+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Gimonnet","type":"Rosé","tags":["artisan","Brut","Brut Rosé","Chouilly","Grower","Region: Chouilly","Region: Cuis","Region: Epernay","Rose","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Wine Pinot Noir","Under $100","Varieties: Chardonnay"],"price":9495,"price_min":9495,"price_max":9495,"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":"P_GIMONNET_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15899802370157,"product_id":54973005852,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-11-12T13:37:31+11:00","updated_at":"2020-11-12T13:37:35+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148655","variant_ids":[543083560988]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Gimonnet 1er Cru Rosé de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3490920000155","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8071109312621,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148651"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148655","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-back-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148655"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148655","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8071109312621,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148651"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148651","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":8071109410925,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-back-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148654"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-gimonnet-rose-de-blancs-back-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1605148654","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gimonnet’s cracking and cleverly named rosé is just 8% red wine (not least because it costs him almost €15 a litre to buy) blended with his vintage Gastronome cuvée – his blanc de blancs with the most body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharged with 50% grand cru chardonnay, the result upholds its mantra of sustaining the mouthfeel, persistence and surging bath-salts chalk minerality of the Côte des Blancs with great accomplishment, touched with the palest salmon pink hue and the lightest reflections of white cherries and strawberry hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDelightfully restrained and refreshingly tense, it’s more about crystalline precision than flavour. One of the most refreshing apéritif rosés this year, serve it like a delicate blanc de blancs, not like a rosé.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e92% chardonnay – 25.5% Chouilly for fruit and elegance, 16.5% Cramant for plumpness, 10% Oger for masculine structure and spicy minerality, 9% Vertus for exotic flavours, 32% Cuis for vivacity and freshness; 8% 2014 and 2013 pinot noir red wine from Bouzy; aged on lees 18–24 months; 6.5g\/L dosage; 13,363 bottles; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e About the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehe difference between a good wine and an exceptional wine is only a question of very, very small details, but we must focus on every detail all of the time,’ declares Didier Gimonnet, who oversees his family’s glorious estate with his brother, Olivier. The champagnes of Pierre Gimonnet \u0026amp; Fils are intricately assembled by masterful hands exclusively from enviably positioned and painstakingly tended old vines. Every cuvée sings its aspiration of ‘precision, purity and minerality’, each speaking articulately of its place in the northern Côte des Blancs through expressive, chalky minerality, without one molecule of detail out of place. With high-strung tension, crystalline structure and rapier-sharp precision, these are blanc de blancs champagnes charged with an energy that will sustain them long indeed. They represent some of the best-value apéritif champagnes of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $86.45 (?)
{"id":586799185948,"title":"Huré Frères Invitation","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier + Noir dominant, so fun, fresh and fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two very talented brothers who are madly passionate about what they do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair Pinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\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","spo-default","spo-disabled","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":9195,"price_min":9195,"price_max":9195,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":9495,"compare_at_price_min":9495,"compare_at_price_max":9495,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION","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":"Huré Frères Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9195,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":9495,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","id":814482391149,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"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"],"media":[{"alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","id":814482391149,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier + Noir dominant, so fun, fresh and fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two very talented brothers who are madly passionate about what they do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair Pinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Insouciance Brut Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ludes
Club Price $117.80 (?)
{"id":1403621834861,"title":"Huré Frères Insouciance Brut Rosé","handle":"hure-freres-insouciance-rose-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refined and elegant Rosé champagne, loaded with crunchy red fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Farmed organically and with the utmost respect for the soil and land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with quality chocolate and candied grapefruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a refined, pretty and savoury style of Rosé from this excellent producer. The fruit profile is not your usual berry profile but leaning more towards more crunchy, tart and juicy red fruits like pomegranate and redcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to this a poised mineral structure and light spice, the result is a delight. We are seeing more and more of these styles of Rosé which is lifting the quality of the category as whole and making our champagne experience all the more pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% pinot noir 30% meunier with 30% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 30-35% with 20 months on lees and a judicious use of 6 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny quantities are made each year and even smaller allocations to Australia.\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\nChargrilled quail with pomegranate salad","published_at":"2018-09-05T12:55:20+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-28T10:16:31+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Rosé","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","Kyri's Selection","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pomegranate","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Redcurrant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":12495,"price_min":12495,"price_max":12495,"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":13023119638637,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INSOUCIANCE_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3936513425517,"product_id":1403621834861,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-05T12:54:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-09-05T12:54:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":507,"height":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087","variant_ids":[13023119638637]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Insouciance Brut Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1147905572973,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":900,"width":507,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1569121052"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1536116087","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1147905572973,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":900,"width":507,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1569121052"},"aspect_ratio":0.563,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor_Hure_Freres_Rose.jpg?v=1569121052","width":507}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Refined and elegant Rosé champagne, loaded with crunchy red fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Farmed organically and with the utmost respect for the soil and land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with quality chocolate and candied grapefruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are looking at a refined, pretty and savoury style of Rosé from this excellent producer. The fruit profile is not your usual berry profile but leaning more towards more crunchy, tart and juicy red fruits like pomegranate and redcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to this a poised mineral structure and light spice, the result is a delight. We are seeing more and more of these styles of Rosé which is lifting the quality of the category as whole and making our champagne experience all the more pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% pinot noir 30% meunier with 30% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 30-35% with 20 months on lees and a judicious use of 6 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny quantities are made each year and even smaller allocations to Australia.\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\nChargrilled quail with pomegranate salad"}
Dhondt-Grellet
Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines'
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Flavigny
Club Price $122.55 (?)
{"id":686783954972,"title":"Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines'","handle":"dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Rare, young, talented grower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Farmed organically with biodynamic principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003esliced pear, walnut, rocket salad with soft goats cheese and olive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual play of salinity and orchard fruit when we first opened the wine but we just couldn’t quite put our finger on it. After a few minutes in the glass, the wine came out of its tight, awkward shell and opened up to reveal bright citrus, green pear fruit and some almond-meal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spark of minerality came through, finishing with a soft, almost pillowy or creamy texture showing the use of perpetual solera aged reserve wines. A very pristine example of Blanc de Blancs from this producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines here are about 45 years of age and still ploughed by horse. The yield is low and Adrien has been introducing some herbal preparations, common amongst biodynamic practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been fermented entirely in stainless steel with a tiny 2 g\/l dosage which adds to that initial citrus-chalk impression. It has gone through malolactic fermentation and has only spent about 17 months on lees. Perhaps in the future, this could be a bit longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eBased in the village of Flavigny (west of Avize). The fruit is sourced from Premier Cru vineyard - Cuis. The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne. Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. Adrien was quoted from a Spanish saying that, “the older wines are present to educate the younger wines.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-03T12:48:21+10:00","created_at":"2018-03-25T08:40:32+11:00","vendor":"Dhondt-Grellet","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Artisan","Base year: 2015","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Non Vintage","Organic","Region: Flavigny","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: White Florals","Varieties: Chardonnay","Year: NV"],"price":12995,"price_min":12995,"price_max":12995,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":8032597377052,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DHONDT_TERRES","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14680929665133,"product_id":686783954972,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-24T20:03:23+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T20:03:32+10:00","alt":"dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne","width":407,"height":708,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722612","variant_ids":[8032597377052]},"available":false,"name":"Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6851573055597,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.575,"height":708,"width":407,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722603"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722612"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722612","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6851573055597,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.575,"height":708,"width":407,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722603"},"aspect_ratio":0.575,"height":708,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dhondt-grellet-les-terres-fines-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-1er-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587722603","width":407}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Rare, young, talented grower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Farmed organically with biodynamic principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with \u003cspan\u003esliced pear, walnut, rocket salad with soft goats cheese and olive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual play of salinity and orchard fruit when we first opened the wine but we just couldn’t quite put our finger on it. After a few minutes in the glass, the wine came out of its tight, awkward shell and opened up to reveal bright citrus, green pear fruit and some almond-meal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spark of minerality came through, finishing with a soft, almost pillowy or creamy texture showing the use of perpetual solera aged reserve wines. A very pristine example of Blanc de Blancs from this producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines here are about 45 years of age and still ploughed by horse. The yield is low and Adrien has been introducing some herbal preparations, common amongst biodynamic practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been fermented entirely in stainless steel with a tiny 2 g\/l dosage which adds to that initial citrus-chalk impression. It has gone through malolactic fermentation and has only spent about 17 months on lees. Perhaps in the future, this could be a bit longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eBased in the village of Flavigny (west of Avize). The fruit is sourced from Premier Cru vineyard - Cuis. The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne. Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. Adrien was quoted from a Spanish saying that, “the older wines are present to educate the younger wines.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $208.05 (?)
{"id":4707574349933,"title":"Huré Frères Invitation Magnum 1.5L","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-magnum-1-5l","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier + Noir dominant, so fun, fresh and fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two very talented brothers who are madly passionate about what they do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair Pinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-29T14:10:52+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-29T15:48:22+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","Magnum","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","Size: Magnum","spo-default","spo-disabled","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","Year: NV"],"price":21995,"price_min":21995,"price_max":21995,"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":32683172364397,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INV_MAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15057310417005,"product_id":4707574349933,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-05-29T15:52:03+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-29T15:52:03+10:00","alt":null,"width":374,"height":594,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523","variant_ids":[32683172364397]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Invitation Magnum 1.5L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":21995,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7228157689965,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":594,"width":374,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7228157689965,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":594,"width":374,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523"},"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":594,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-magnum-1.5L-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590731523","width":374}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier + Noir dominant, so fun, fresh and fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two very talented brothers who are madly passionate about what they do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair Pinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Memoire
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $160.55 (?)
{"id":4181776105581,"title":"Huré Frères Memoire","handle":"hure-freres-memoire","description":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Reserve wine champagne, Uber rare style of champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hyper exotic, rich, decadent style for Dom Perignon, Krug and power champagne lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Earthy, truffle-y style dishes like risotto or croque monsieur with shaved truffle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe open up to wild strawberry, fresh mango plus some apricot and honeycomb swirling an absolute storm. \u003cspan\u003eIt is somewhat difficult to describe this wine without so many adjectives however in this instance we cannot help it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is immediately voluminous, expansive, powerful yet graceful at the same time. The intensity and texture of both the pinot noir and meunier are ever present here with a little mineral lift from the chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olfactory story continues with apricot brandy, rum\/cognac-like notes of dark red fruit, cooking spice, caramel, baked apple and Tarte Tatin meandering their way to a sensual, moreish and exotic finish that goes on for what seems forever. Akin to hypnotism.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Chardonnay (10%) is sourced from Vitryat and Rilly la Montagne. Pinot Noir (45%) and Pinot Meunier (45%) are sourced from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de l’Ardre.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-10-03T18:34:54+10:00","created_at":"2019-10-03T18:34:54+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["$100-200","artisan","Brut","Club wines","Grower","New Arrival","Perpetual Solera","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Brandy","Taste: Caramel","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Oak Spice","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Rum","Taste: Solera","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Year: NV"],"price":16905,"price_min":16905,"price_max":16905,"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":30352127623277,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE-MEMOIRE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":12883520061549,"product_id":4181776105581,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-10-03T20:53:33+10:00","updated_at":"2019-10-03T20:54:08+10:00","alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048","variant_ids":[30352127623277]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Memoire - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16905,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","id":3141194449005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100048","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Huré-Frères-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne","id":3141194449005,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Memoire-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1570100013","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Reserve wine champagne, Uber rare style of champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Hyper exotic, rich, decadent style for Dom Perignon, Krug and power champagne lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Earthy, truffle-y style dishes like risotto or croque monsieur with shaved truffle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe open up to wild strawberry, fresh mango plus some apricot and honeycomb swirling an absolute storm. \u003cspan\u003eIt is somewhat difficult to describe this wine without so many adjectives however in this instance we cannot help it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is immediately voluminous, expansive, powerful yet graceful at the same time. The intensity and texture of both the pinot noir and meunier are ever present here with a little mineral lift from the chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe olfactory story continues with apricot brandy, rum\/cognac-like notes of dark red fruit, cooking spice, caramel, baked apple and Tarte Tatin meandering their way to a sensual, moreish and exotic finish that goes on for what seems forever. Akin to hypnotism.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Chardonnay (10%) is sourced from Vitryat and Rilly la Montagne. Pinot Noir (45%) and Pinot Meunier (45%) are sourced from Montagne de Reims and Vallée de l’Ardre.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Ulysse Collin
Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' Base 2016
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Congy
Club Price $209.00 (?)
{"id":1481569075309,"title":"Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' Base 2016","handle":"ulysse-collin-les-maillons-blanc-de-noirs-single-vineyard-champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Uber rare producer based in the Côte de Sezanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Single vineyard examples using oak barrel to complexity and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with Caviar and truffled cheese toastie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one very special Champagne and we are thrilled to have an allocation of this rare gem! Exquisite house Ulysse Collin produces 'Les Maillons' which is bound to become the hot topic of your next dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a superb Pinot terroir and can ripen the grapes to north of 12% potential alcohol easily—something very rare in Champagne. The current release includes a significantly higher portion of reserve wine than previously, (and is all the better for it!), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged in three to 6-year-old barrels (including some foudres) for the first seven months of its life. Disgorged with only 2.4 grams. This a gloriously perfumed, red-fruited wine with wonderful purity and mineral energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has the 2016 base wine, disgorged late 2020. The beautifully textured and perfumed Blanc de Noirs comes from a site called\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Maillons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Barbonne-Fayel,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear the town of\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in the Côte de\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne). From the 'Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Caviar or truffled cheese toastie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-25T10:51:50+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-31T12:20:21+11:00","vendor":"Ulysse Collin","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["Artisan","Blanc de Noirs","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","New Arrival","Region: Congy","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Salty","Taste: Smokey","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":22000,"price_min":22000,"price_max":22000,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13776604659821,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ULYSSE_LES_MAILLONS_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4224553451629,"product_id":1481569075309,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T21:01:35+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T21:03:53+11:00","alt":null,"width":685,"height":1013,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233","variant_ids":[13776604659821]},"available":false,"name":"Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' Base 2016 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":22000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1254438535277,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.676,"height":1013,"width":685,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980233","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1254438535277,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.676,"height":1013,"width":685,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002"},"aspect_ratio":0.676,"height":1013,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Les-Maillons-Blanc-de-Noirs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002","width":685}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Uber rare producer based in the Côte de Sezanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Single vineyard examples using oak barrel to complexity and depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pair with Caviar and truffled cheese toastie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one very special Champagne and we are thrilled to have an allocation of this rare gem! Exquisite house Ulysse Collin produces 'Les Maillons' which is bound to become the hot topic of your next dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a superb Pinot terroir and can ripen the grapes to north of 12% potential alcohol easily—something very rare in Champagne. The current release includes a significantly higher portion of reserve wine than previously, (and is all the better for it!), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged in three to 6-year-old barrels (including some foudres) for the first seven months of its life. Disgorged with only 2.4 grams. This a gloriously perfumed, red-fruited wine with wonderful purity and mineral energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has the 2016 base wine, disgorged late 2020. The beautifully textured and perfumed Blanc de Noirs comes from a site called\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Maillons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Barbonne-Fayel,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear the town of\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in the Côte de\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne). From the 'Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Caviar or truffled cheese toastie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Inattendue '15 Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
2015
Ludes
Club Price $117.80 (?)
{"id":4707588210797,"title":"Huré Frères Inattendue '15 Extra Brut","handle":"hure-freres-inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e- A full-bodied style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted with fresh lemon and white floral notes. The mouth is leads in to a generous, creamy and full-bodied style of blanc de blancs. We love the line of acidity keeping everything in check, just how good chardonnay should be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inattendue is a terroir-specific blanc de blancs, intended to be an expression of the Montagne de Reims: half of it comes from Les Sentiers in Ludes, a parcel of sandy clay and loam, while the other half is from Les Blanches Voies in Rilly-la-Montagne, a south-facing, intensely chalky site that’s known as the source of Vilmart’s Coeur de Cuvée.\" Peter Liem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s vintage-dated, released after four to five years on its lees and dosed as an extra brut 2.25 g\/L\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon or simple fish dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-29T16:45:35+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-29T16:32:34+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vibrant","Year: 2015"],"price":12495,"price_min":12495,"price_max":12495,"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":32683262541933,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INATTEN_BDB","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15057477533805,"product_id":4707588210797,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-05-29T16:35:58+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-29T16:36:06+10:00","alt":"Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne","width":608,"height":1324,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734166","variant_ids":[32683262541933]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Inattendue '15 Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne","id":7228324708461,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.459,"height":1324,"width":608,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734158"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734166"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734166","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne","id":7228324708461,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.459,"height":1324,"width":608,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734158"},"aspect_ratio":0.459,"height":1324,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hure-Freres-Inattendue-blanc-de-blancs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1590734158","width":608}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A full-bodied style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted with fresh lemon and white floral notes. The mouth is leads in to a generous, creamy and full-bodied style of blanc de blancs. We love the line of acidity keeping everything in check, just how good chardonnay should be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inattendue is a terroir-specific blanc de blancs, intended to be an expression of the Montagne de Reims: half of it comes from Les Sentiers in Ludes, a parcel of sandy clay and loam, while the other half is from Les Blanches Voies in Rilly-la-Montagne, a south-facing, intensely chalky site that’s known as the source of Vilmart’s Coeur de Cuvée.\" Peter Liem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s vintage-dated, released after four to five years on its lees and dosed as an extra brut 2.25 g\/L\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon or simple fish dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Lacourte-Godbillon
Lacourte-Godbillon Terroirs d'Ecueil Premier Cru
Brut
NV
Ecueil
Club Price $93.10 (?)
{"id":3830874341485,"title":"Lacourte-Godbillon Terroirs d'Ecueil Premier Cru","handle":"lacourte-godbillon-terroirs-decueil-premier-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something about Eceuil pinot noir that always keeps you coming back for another sip. On our tasting day, we uncovered lots of yellow fruit with toast on the nose. This is quite typical from this village so the expression is definitely there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe palate is tangy with a play between Kumquat and citron preserve. It also has a softer more approachable acid profile than the Pierre Paillard wine. Tasted even better the next day, if you can survive that long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcueil has diverse sub-soils from the Sandy plots over deep chalk to 'sparnacian clay' and shallow chalk at the bottom of the hillsides. The base for this wine is from the 2014 year and pulling some reserves from 2013. The vines are an average age of 30 years old. All 8 hectares are farmed organically.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of this house began in 1947 when after the second world war, Geraldine's parents decided to focus on viticulture and making the best champagne that they could. The first vintage was made in 1968 at a mere 1,000 cases which were quickly sold. It wasn't until 2006 that Geraldine and her husband Richard came into the family business from their high-flying city jobs to take the reins and turn it into the modern house it today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacourte-Godbillon are considered purists and are a true 'grower-producer' (récoltant manipulant) with control of all levels of growing and production. They farm 8 hectares of Pinot Noir (85%) and Chardonnay (15%) in the premier cru village of Ecueil on the Montagne de Reims. These are vinous wines of nerve and tension with an invigorating streak of minerality. A new generation producer with deep historical roots, this house is not complacent on selling the name of Champagne alone; quality, ambition and flair are key at this address. \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e seared scallops with butter and herbs. That seems like just the right sort of dish to work with this wine. Add in a little risotto rice, porcini mushroom and olive oil to set off some of those tangy, mineral tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-06-24T11:03:46+10:00","created_at":"2019-06-15T07:06:46+10:00","vendor":"Lacourte-Godbillon","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Ecueil","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Flint","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9899,"price_min":9899,"price_max":9899,"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":29082656833645,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"LACOURTE_TERROIRS","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Lacourte-Godbillon Terroirs d'Ecueil Premier Cru","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":9899,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lacourte-Godbillon_Terroirs-d_Ecueil-_Premier-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1561338316"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lacourte-Godbillon_Terroirs-d_Ecueil-_Premier-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1561338316","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":2895160737901,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.839,"height":1015,"width":852,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lacourte-Godbillon_Terroirs-d_Ecueil-_Premier-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570052265"},"aspect_ratio":0.839,"height":1015,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lacourte-Godbillon_Terroirs-d_Ecueil-_Premier-Cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1570052265","width":852}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something about Eceuil pinot noir that always keeps you coming back for another sip. On our tasting day, we uncovered lots of yellow fruit with toast on the nose. This is quite typical from this village so the expression is definitely there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe palate is tangy with a play between Kumquat and citron preserve. It also has a softer more approachable acid profile than the Pierre Paillard wine. Tasted even better the next day, if you can survive that long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcueil has diverse sub-soils from the Sandy plots over deep chalk to 'sparnacian clay' and shallow chalk at the bottom of the hillsides. The base for this wine is from the 2014 year and pulling some reserves from 2013. The vines are an average age of 30 years old. All 8 hectares are farmed organically.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of this house began in 1947 when after the second world war, Geraldine's parents decided to focus on viticulture and making the best champagne that they could. The first vintage was made in 1968 at a mere 1,000 cases which were quickly sold. It wasn't until 2006 that Geraldine and her husband Richard came into the family business from their high-flying city jobs to take the reins and turn it into the modern house it today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLacourte-Godbillon are considered purists and are a true 'grower-producer' (récoltant manipulant) with control of all levels of growing and production. They farm 8 hectares of Pinot Noir (85%) and Chardonnay (15%) in the premier cru village of Ecueil on the Montagne de Reims. These are vinous wines of nerve and tension with an invigorating streak of minerality. A new generation producer with deep historical roots, this house is not complacent on selling the name of Champagne alone; quality, ambition and flair are key at this address. \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e seared scallops with butter and herbs. That seems like just the right sort of dish to work with this wine. Add in a little risotto rice, porcini mushroom and olive oil to set off some of those tangy, mineral tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères 4 Elements Chardonnay Extra Brut
Blanc de Blancs
2014
Ludes
Club Price $186.20 (?)
{"id":4707599253613,"title":"Huré Frères 4 Elements Chardonnay Extra Brut","handle":"hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e- A full-bodied style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted with fresh lemon and white floral notes. The mouth is leads in to a generous, creamy and full-bodied style of blanc de blancs. We love the line of acidity keeping everything in check, just how good chardonnay should be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inattendue is a terroir-specific blanc de blancs, intended to be an expression of the Montagne de Reims: half of it comes from Les Sentiers in Ludes, a parcel of sandy clay and loam, while the other half is from Les Blanches Voies in Rilly-la-Montagne, a south-facing, intensely chalky site that’s known as the source of Vilmart’s Coeur de Cuvée.\" Peter Liem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s vintage-dated, released after four to five years on its lees and dosed as an extra brut.\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon or simple fish dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-19T12:37:17+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-29T17:09:42+10:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","artisan","Best Value","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Rare Collection","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vibrant","Vintage","Year: 2014"],"price":19695,"price_min":19695,"price_max":19695,"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":32683370479725,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_4_ELE_CH","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15366346604653,"product_id":4707599253613,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-07-19T12:33:38+10:00","updated_at":"2020-07-19T12:36:13+10:00","alt":"hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne","width":480,"height":640,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126173","variant_ids":[32683370479725]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères 4 Elements Chardonnay Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":19695,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne","id":7537365483629,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":640,"width":480,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126018"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126173"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126173","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne","id":7537365483629,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":640,"width":480,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126018"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":640,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-4-elements-chardonnay-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1595126018","width":480}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A full-bodied style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is lifted with fresh lemon and white floral notes. The mouth is leads in to a generous, creamy and full-bodied style of blanc de blancs. We love the line of acidity keeping everything in check, just how good chardonnay should be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inattendue is a terroir-specific blanc de blancs, intended to be an expression of the Montagne de Reims: half of it comes from Les Sentiers in Ludes, a parcel of sandy clay and loam, while the other half is from Les Blanches Voies in Rilly-la-Montagne, a south-facing, intensely chalky site that’s known as the source of Vilmart’s Coeur de Cuvée.\" Peter Liem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s vintage-dated, released after four to five years on its lees and dosed as an extra brut.\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with a steamed hapuka with greens and fresh lemon or simple fish dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '13
Blanc de Blancs
2013
Bouzy
Club Price $178.60 (?)
{"id":4440063082605,"title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '13","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-13","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Boutique grower based in the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly mineral, chalky style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with ceviche, oysters and sushi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Paillard's practice is what's known 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\u003cp\u003eFood pairing suggestions: A creamy pasta carbonara or pork roast. If you prefer seafood, pair with oysters, mussels, caviar or flounder with capers and butter.\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":"2019-12-11T12:09:06+11:00","created_at":"2019-12-11T12:09:06+11:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["artisan","Blanc de Blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","Region: Bouzy","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Green Apple","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Marshmallow","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2013"],"price":18800,"price_min":18800,"price_max":18800,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31604563705965,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_MOTTELETTES_13","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":13845867364461,"product_id":4440063082605,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-12-11T12:19:09+11:00","updated_at":"2020-06-03T17:34:49+10:00","alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","width":257,"height":391,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169689","variant_ids":[31604563705965]},"available":false,"name":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18800,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6016361693293,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"width":257,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169688"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169689"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169689","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":6016361693293,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"width":257,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169688"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1591169688","width":257}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Boutique grower based in the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly mineral, chalky style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with ceviche, oysters and sushi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Paillard's practice is what's known 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\u003cp\u003eFood pairing suggestions: A creamy pasta carbonara or pork roast. If you prefer seafood, pair with oysters, mussels, caviar or flounder with capers and butter.\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"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '15
Blanc de Blancs
2015
Bouzy
Club Price $178.60 (?)
{"id":6594342584429,"title":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '15","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-15","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Boutique grower based in the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly mineral, chalky style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with ceviche, oysters and sushi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 a low dosage at 3.5 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose: subtle dried fruits, citrus and delicate toasted bread infused in chalky notes. The palate is intense, creamy and voluptuous with lemon opening into pineapple and passion fruit that transition to white peach and jasmine finishing off with a superb and elegant lengthy and mineral finish\u003c\/span\u003e Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard's practice is what's known 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":"2021-07-07T16:58:47+10:00","created_at":"2021-07-07T16:56:04+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["artisan","Blanc de Blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","Region: Bouzy","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Green Apple","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Marshmallow","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2015"],"price":18800,"price_min":18800,"price_max":18800,"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":39433546104941,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_MOTTELETTES_13","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":28215575445613,"product_id":6594342584429,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-07-07T16:56:06+10:00","updated_at":"2021-07-07T16:56:06+10:00","alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","width":257,"height":391,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966","variant_ids":[39433546104941]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '15 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18800,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":6,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":20484888166509,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"width":257,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne","id":20484888166509,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"width":257,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":391,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Pierre-Paillard-Les-Mottellettes-blanc-deblancs-grand-cru-emperor-champagne_e7ef1214-4d49-4f27-80dc-3d55f8e6154c.jpg?v=1625640966","width":257}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Boutique grower based in the Grand Cru Village of Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly mineral, chalky style of blanc de blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with ceviche, oysters and sushi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 a low dosage at 3.5 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the nose: subtle dried fruits, citrus and delicate toasted bread infused in chalky notes. The palate is intense, creamy and voluptuous with lemon opening into pineapple and passion fruit that transition to white peach and jasmine finishing off with a superb and elegant lengthy and mineral finish\u003c\/span\u003e Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard's practice is what's known 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"}
Huré Frères
Huré Frères Terre Natale
Extra Brut
2008
Ludes
Club Price $147.25 (?)
{"id":4848939860077,"title":"Huré Frères Terre Natale","handle":"hure-freres-terre-natale-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Aged for 10 years on lees and from 3 specific plots in Ludes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheese plate of varying styles and age and can handle some creamy chicken or fish dishes as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is only made in great vintages and made from old vines which are Massale Selection. Massale selection is the process of selection the best performing vines from any given plot, take cuttings from the and then raise them in a nursery, ready to re-plant in the vineyard. Over time, the vineyard has the best genetic material to produce the most consistent and high quality fruit. Most of the vines are more than 45 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an intense and elegant Champagne both to the taste and to the scent: notes of dried fruit, walnuts, ripe peach, up to the confectionery are perceived to the sense of smell; while in the mouth it is rich in taste and persistent, with a surprising freshness for a Champagne of this structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Blend of 40% Chardonnay – Lieu dit : Les Sentiers (planting year 1974)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - 35% Pinot noir – Lieu dit : Les chemins d’amis (planting year 1979),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - 25% Pinot Meunier – Lieu dit : La grosse pierre (planting year : 1963)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Fermented on natural yeasts | Dosage 2.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-02T11:18:25+11:00","created_at":"2020-11-26T15:43:07+11:00","vendor":"Huré Frères","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["$100-200","artisan","Extra Brut","Grower","Lieu-Dit","Massale selection","New Arrival","Organic","Rare Collection","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vibrant","Taste: Walnut","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":15500,"price_min":15500,"price_max":15500,"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":33175637590125,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15953820876909,"product_id":4848939860077,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-11-26T15:43:35+11:00","updated_at":"2020-11-26T15:43:54+11:00","alt":"hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365834","variant_ids":[33175637590125]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Terre Natale - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne","id":8125170155629,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365815"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365834","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365827"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365834","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne","id":8125170155629,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365815"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365815","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":8125170122861,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365811"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-terre-natale-2008-Back-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1606365811","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Aged for 10 years on lees and from 3 specific plots in Ludes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by Francois \u0026amp; Pierre Huré who are generational growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCheese plate of varying styles and age and can handle some creamy chicken or fish dishes as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is only made in great vintages and made from old vines which are Massale Selection. Massale selection is the process of selection the best performing vines from any given plot, take cuttings from the and then raise them in a nursery, ready to re-plant in the vineyard. Over time, the vineyard has the best genetic material to produce the most consistent and high quality fruit. Most of the vines are more than 45 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an intense and elegant Champagne both to the taste and to the scent: notes of dried fruit, walnuts, ripe peach, up to the confectionery are perceived to the sense of smell; while in the mouth it is rich in taste and persistent, with a surprising freshness for a Champagne of this structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Blend of 40% Chardonnay – Lieu dit : Les Sentiers (planting year 1974)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - 35% Pinot noir – Lieu dit : Les chemins d’amis (planting year 1979),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - 25% Pinot Meunier – Lieu dit : La grosse pierre (planting year : 1963)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Fermented on natural yeasts | Dosage 2.5 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}