Ruinart
Ruinart Blanc de blancs Brut
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Reims
Club Price $122.55 (?)
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This is really a representative style and it is the reason why so many of our amazing customers keep coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are big fans for the Ruinart Blanc de blancs and if you've never experienced Ruinart before, this is the hallmark of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. 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When you order with Emperor, you can have a hand written message added FREE OF CHARGE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional champagne that is a favourite for a reason! It's possibly one of the freshest and most tropical example of a blanc de blancs. The palate is creamy and rich, the colour a golden yellow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create this champagne, the house sources chardonnay grapes far and wide across the region. This is really a representative style and it is the reason why so many of our amazing customers keep coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are big fans for the Ruinart Blanc de blancs and if you've never experienced Ruinart before, this is the hallmark of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. An outstanding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Premier NV
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $75.05 (?)
{"id":63630376988,"title":"Louis Roederer Premier NV","handle":"louis-roederer-brut-premier-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- The signature blend of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fresh, rich and elegant brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir blend aged 3 years in cellars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful presentation of impeccably ripe fruit of intricate balance and abundant appeal: a dependable bargain in the non-vintage champagne stakes. It's on the rise in its new, dedicated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 2009 base, Brut Premier reserves came from a solera, in Jean-Baptiste Lecaillons view, lacking focus and 'showing too much character of having been made in the cellar.' The solera is now no more, bringing greater focus, more precise mineral articulation and greater emphasis on ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage was sensibly dropped from 10-11g\/L to 9.5 g\/L. The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-10-06T12:51:48+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:03:17+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Louis Roederer","No Malolactic Fermentation","Region: Reims","Taste: Apple","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Lemon Blossom","Taste: Malic Acidity","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Toasty","topsell","Under $100","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: NV"],"price":7995,"price_min":7995,"price_max":7995,"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":739339436060,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15750664716397,"product_id":63630376988,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-10-06T16:35:58+11:00","updated_at":"2020-10-06T16:35:58+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558","variant_ids":[739339436060]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Premier NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":17,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3114080016053","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7921873223789,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7921873223789,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Premier-Brut-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1601962558","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- The signature blend of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fresh, rich and elegant brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir blend aged 3 years in cellars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful presentation of impeccably ripe fruit of intricate balance and abundant appeal: a dependable bargain in the non-vintage champagne stakes. It's on the rise in its new, dedicated facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the 2009 base, Brut Premier reserves came from a solera, in Jean-Baptiste Lecaillons view, lacking focus and 'showing too much character of having been made in the cellar.' The solera is now no more, bringing greater focus, more precise mineral articulation and greater emphasis on ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage was sensibly dropped from 10-11g\/L to 9.5 g\/L. The result in 2010 is a wonderful accord between pretty lemon blossom, apple and pear fruit, the spicy, toasty, nutmeg allure of barrel-fermentation and bottle age, and the racy freshness of malic acidity. It's at once impeccably fresh and enticingly complex, with a long finish of soft chalk minerality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2016-2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and power are juxtaposed in this stunning cuvee. Enjoy this wine on its own or serve with an almond crusted halibut fish drizzled with a garlic and lemon sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Reserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $90.25 (?)
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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T14:26:54+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T14:38:13+10:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Brut","tags":["Kyri's Selection","Perpetual Solera","Region: Reims","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: banana","Taste: Banana Bread","Taste: Bread","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Peach","topsell","Year: NV"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":667108311068,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEIDSIECK_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3749813780589,"product_id":60092514332,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-25T20:33:42+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T16:46:08+10:00","alt":"Charles-Heidsieck-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1587710768","variant_ids":[667108311068]},"available":true,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Reserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9500,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3037900003678","featured_media":{"alt":"Charles-Heidsieck-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.","id":1087845859437,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1587710768"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1587710768","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Charles-Heidsieck-Brut-Reserve-Champagne-Emperor.","id":1087845859437,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1569109271","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Class leading non-vintage Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Over 60 wines go into making this with 5-6 years average aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent with richer foods and really pimps out a party\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are beginning your champagne journey or you simply want to experience an excellent example of a Brut champagne, try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and yellow peach with some banana bread and spice. This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $87.40 (?)
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All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-25T16:03:16+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:44:19+10:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9295,"price_min":9295,"price_max":9295,"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":708490657820,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15853690224749,"product_id":61902815260,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","updated_at":"2020-10-29T11:22:57+11:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","variant_ids":[708490657820]},"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Tradition - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9295,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":18,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8024957321325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1603930977","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRE-ORDER - ARRIVING W\/C 23 NOVEMBER, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Ruinart
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut - 6 Pack
Blanc de Blancs
NV
Reims
Club Price $684.00 (?)
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This is really a representative style and it is the reason why so many of our amazing customers keep coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are big fans for the Ruinart Blanc de blancs and if you've never experienced Ruinart before, this is the hallmark of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. An outstanding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-24T14:48:05+10:00","created_at":"2020-09-24T14:48:05+10:00","vendor":"Ruinart","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","6-pack","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Region: Reims","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pineapple","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","topsell","Year: NV"],"price":72000,"price_min":72000,"price_max":72000,"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":33049232474221,"title":"Pack","option1":"Pack","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"RUINART_BDB_6","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15705073975405,"product_id":4808303870061,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-09-24T15:20:31+10:00","updated_at":"2020-09-24T15:21:00+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924860","variant_ids":[33049232474221]},"available":false,"name":"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut - 6 Pack - Pack","public_title":"Pack","options":["Pack"],"price":72000,"weight":9000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3185370303405","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7876251287661,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924831"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924860"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924860","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7876251287661,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924831"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ruinart-Blanc-de-Blancs-Brut-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1600924831","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A benchmark for the Blanc de Blancs category of champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic champagne house, the world's oldest 'sparkling' champagne producer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Food pairing suggestion: Sashimi, pickled ginger and California rolls would be ideal \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote this is a 6 pack of the Ruinart Blanc be Blancs. The club discount does not apply to this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional champagne that is a favourite for a reason! It's possibly one of the freshest and most tropical example of a blanc de blancs. The palate is creamy and rich, the colour a golden yellow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo create this champagne, the house sources chardonnay grapes far and wide across the region. This is really a representative style and it is the reason why so many of our amazing customers keep coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are big fans for the Ruinart Blanc de blancs and if you've never experienced Ruinart before, this is the hallmark of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eréderic Panaïotis grew up between his grandparents’ chardonnay vines in Champagne, and the variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremains close to his heart, making him very much at home as chef de cave at Ruinart since 2007. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongest-established champagne house of all has an affinity with chardonnay’s freshness, finesse and elegance, and all of its finest cuvées lead with this variety, even its prestige rosé. Without the might of Moët \u0026amp; Chandon, the brand impact of Veuve Clicquot or the cachet of Krug, Ruinart lurks as the low-profile member of the Louis Vuitton–Moët Hennessy family. On Reims’ famed Rue de Crayères, its premises hide behind the grand street presence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pommery and Veuve Clicquot. This is just as Panaïotis would have it. ‘In France we have a saying, if you live underground, you live happy!’ he says. But on its performance, Ruinart has no need to lie low. Its cuvées are pure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand pitch-perfect, singing with the crystalline precision of chardonnay.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vivacity, elegance and enticing appeal unite in this fresh, young blend that exemplifies the exciting mood of Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine chalk mineral texture, pale colour and pure lemon and apple fruit of the Côte des Blancs define a honed and refreshing style, accented with subtle struck flint and grilled toast reduction that speaks Ruinart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontagne de Reims chardonnay is strategically deployed to provide body and mid-palate eshiness, without diminishing the line and mineral structure of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle age has built nougat and toast complexity, which mesh seamlessly with grand fruit persistence. An outstanding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $236.55 (?)
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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. 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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in Solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines with finesse, power and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
De Sousa
De Sousa Tradition - 6 pack
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $503.50 (?)
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There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-12-17T12:44:27+11:00","created_at":"2020-12-17T12:44:27+11:00","vendor":"De Sousa","type":"Brut","tags":["Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Brut","Club wines","Exclusive","Grower","Organic","Region: Avize","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: White Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":53000,"price_min":53000,"price_max":53000,"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":33212903751789,"title":"6 pack","option1":"6 pack","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DE_SOUSA_TRADITION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"De Sousa Tradition - 6 pack - 6 pack","public_title":"6 pack","options":["6 pack"],"price":53000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169546","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169546"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169546","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":8219253833837,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169543"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Desousa-Tradition-6Pack-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1608169543","width":540},{"alt":null,"id":8219251966061,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169469"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/De-Sousa-Tradition-Emperor-Champagne_fb05c8ed-bb1b-475e-937b-39268a6c1eaa.jpg?v=1608169469","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of our favourite champagnes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Three years of lees with 40% reserve wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Old vine viticulture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote this is a 6 pack of the De Sousa Tradition. The club discount does not apply to this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bead, golden in colour, white peach, Williams pear and light accents of stone fruit. The base wine for this is 2014 with a few years in the cellar and fresh release from De Sousa, this is vibrant, energetic with juicy red fruit coming from the pinot noir and soft, supple acidity. There is a generosity to the wine and underlying minerality that provides great length and holds its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brut Tradition has spent 3 years on lees with 40% of reserve wines and all the fruit is sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old. All top notch fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant \u0026amp; Oger for the chardonnay, Aÿ and Ambonnay for the pinot noir and the \u003cem\u003e'Autre Cru' \u003c\/em\u003eof Mardeuil for the meunier. To finish this has a dosage of 7 grams per litre and is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have just seen the tip of the iceberg with this producer as they make very exciting champagnes, more to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe De Sousa family are based in the Grand Cru village of Avize in the Côte Des Blancs. Father and Vigneron Erick De Sousa has a Portuguese background and practices Biodynamic viticulture. The family runs just over 9 hectares, most of which in Avize but also in the Montagne de Reims and Ambonnay, also a small vineyard in the Marne Valley - Mardeuil. The main characteristics of De Sousa Champagne are; *'Vieilles Vignes' or old-vine viticulture. *The vineyards are ploughed traditionally by horse and some of the oldest vines go back to the early 1930's. *Full malolactic fermentation. *Extended lees ageing. *Ageing of reserve wines in barrel. Ericks' winemaking philosophy supports later ripening which allows the vines to benefit from the mineral-rich soils. This interaction enables the champagne to develop a palate profile that has abundance and purity and in our view, a remarkable length and finish compared to many other champagnes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is really to be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light foods.\u003c\/p\u003e"}