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{"id":60092514332,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Reserve NV","handle":"charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\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. Expect 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 2008 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\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 500,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Regis Camus 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":["Base Vintage: 2008","Perpetual Solera","Region: Reims","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: banana","Taste: Banana Bread","Taste: Bread","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Peach","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9499,"price_min":9499,"price_max":9499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":9900,"compare_at_price_min":9900,"compare_at_price_max":9900,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":667108311068,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID101","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":"2018-07-25T20:33:42+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514822","variant_ids":[667108311068]},"available":true,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Reserve NV - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9499,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":9900,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514822"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charles-Heidsieck-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532514822","options":["Please select"],"content":"\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. Expect 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 2008 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\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 500,000 bottles a year, which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Regis Camus 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"}

{"id":218808778780,"title":"Brut","handle":"veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lesson in what a difference 12% red wine can make in a blend, particularly in the hands of one of the finest red wine houses in all of Champagne. In its medium salmon guise, this is \u003cspan\u003ean elegant, refined and pretty rosé, in an appealingly fruit-focused style of vibrant strawberries, red cherries and red apple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot noir takes a confident lead in a fleshy and full mid-palate which coasts into a long finish of accurate line. The brioche, nougat and roast almond of lees maturity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare more prominent in the 2012 base than usual, beautifully supporting its fruit presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins are impeccably handled, leaving lively acidity to define the structure, uninterrupted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-integrated dosage. The 2012 base represents a particularly distinguished Clicquot Rosé.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé, which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a summertime soiree wine which will wow your guests. Serve at your fabulous party with canapés. For something unique and sophisticated try a fig halved and topped with some prosciutto ham, mascarpone cheese and a dollop of strawberry puree. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T16:40:38+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-14T06:54:24+11:00","vendor":"Veuve Clicquot","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","750ml","Brut","Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Rose","Spring Racing","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Lees","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","topsell","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":9900,"price_min":9900,"price_max":9900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":10900,"compare_at_price_min":10900,"compare_at_price_max":10900,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":3134863310876,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"V_CLICQ_RSE201","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":824835538972,"product_id":218808778780,"position":1,"created_at":"2017-10-14T08:18:59+11:00","updated_at":"2017-10-14T08:21:06+11:00","alt":null,"width":139,"height":450,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve_clicquot_brut_rose_nv.png?v=1507929666","variant_ids":[3134863310876]},"available":true,"name":"Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":10900,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve_clicquot_brut_rose_nv.png?v=1507929666"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve_clicquot_brut_rose_nv.png?v=1507929666","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lesson in what a difference 12% red wine can make in a blend, particularly in the hands of one of the finest red wine houses in all of Champagne. In its medium salmon guise, this is \u003cspan\u003ean elegant, refined and pretty rosé, in an appealingly fruit-focused style of vibrant strawberries, red cherries and red apple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot noir takes a confident lead in a fleshy and full mid-palate which coasts into a long finish of accurate line. The brioche, nougat and roast almond of lees maturity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare more prominent in the 2012 base than usual, beautifully supporting its fruit presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins are impeccably handled, leaving lively acidity to define the structure, uninterrupted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-integrated dosage. The 2012 base represents a particularly distinguished Clicquot Rosé.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé, which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a summertime soiree wine which will wow your guests. Serve at your fabulous party with canapés. For something unique and sophisticated try a fig halved and topped with some prosciutto ham, mascarpone cheese and a dollop of strawberry puree. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":303426502684,"title":"Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008","handle":"grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-2008","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tension and definition of the energetic 2008 vintage is endearing in the opulent village of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChouilly, and Malassagne has sensitively matched the elegance of the vintage with a subtle 10% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak vinification and a very light dosage. Good gracious, such is the stamina of the season that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis cuvée has not evolved one iota since its release two years ago, upholding youthful lemon, pear and apple fruit of impressive poise and proportion amidst notes of lemon meringue. It’s propelled by a wonderful line of glistening 2008 acidity and pronounced, frothing salt mineral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture, elongating a finish of magnificent line and persistence. Oak lends an appealing, almost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvisible note of vanilla and almond. A masterful and age-worthy contrast between the rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensity of Chouilly and the vivacious drive of a terriffic season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm favourite dish pairing with excellent vintage blanc de blancs is Grilled Scallops. It's just simple and so good. However why not try Crab with lime and avocado to work in with the softer textures and well-defined minerality in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-27T21:52:26+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-24T22:12:47+11:00","vendor":"AR Lenoble","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Extra Brut","Grower","Organic","Premier Cru","Region: Damery","Reserve Wines","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vanilla","topsell","Year: 2008"],"price":12500,"price_min":12500,"price_max":12500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":13900,"compare_at_price_min":13900,"compare_at_price_max":13900,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":4161910997020,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARL_08_BDB_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586959085677,"product_id":303426502684,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T21:46:09+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T21:48:28+10:00","alt":"AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/a-r-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-2008-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434508","variant_ids":[4161910997020]},"available":true,"name":"Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":13900,"inventory_quantity":53,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/a-r-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-2008-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434508"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/a-r-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-2008-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434508","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tension and definition of the energetic 2008 vintage is endearing in the opulent village of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChouilly, and Malassagne has sensitively matched the elegance of the vintage with a subtle 10% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak vinification and a very light dosage. Good gracious, such is the stamina of the season that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis cuvée has not evolved one iota since its release two years ago, upholding youthful lemon, pear and apple fruit of impressive poise and proportion amidst notes of lemon meringue. It’s propelled by a wonderful line of glistening 2008 acidity and pronounced, frothing salt mineral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etexture, elongating a finish of magnificent line and persistence. Oak lends an appealing, almost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvisible note of vanilla and almond. A masterful and age-worthy contrast between the rounded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensity of Chouilly and the vivacious drive of a terriffic season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm favourite dish pairing with excellent vintage blanc de blancs is Grilled Scallops. It's just simple and so good. However why not try Crab with lime and avocado to work in with the softer textures and well-defined minerality in the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e"}