A. Margaine
A. Margaine 'Le Brut' Premier Cru
Brut
Villers-Marmery
Club Price $72.20 (?)
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We like the palate too, nicely integrated fruit richness, fresh acidity with only part malolactic, with a lovely long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir all coming from the Premier Cru village of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVillers-Marmery and fermented in\u003cspan\u003e s\u003c\/span\u003etainless steel. It has rested on its less for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 months which adds to the mouth feel and a creamy weight. Only 20% of the wine has gone through malo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stand out, and sensational value at the price. Get some in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorged:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2019 with 8 g\/l dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Margaine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth generation grower-producer and his family have vineyards in Villers Marmery. 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Agrapart
Agrapart & Fils 7 Crus
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Since 1984 it has been run by Pascal Agrapart (pictured), who has taken the domaine to ever-greater heights, emphasizing natural viticulture and the expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrapart's vineyards are spread over 70 parcels, the majority of which lie in the grand cru villages of Avize, Cramant, Oiry and Oger. Average vine age is about 35 years, with the oldest vines in Avize over 60 years. Pascal Agrapart is uninterested in being labeled as either organic or biodynamic, but he does feel that it’s important to work according to natural rhythms and sensibilities, and both the vineyard work and the work in the cellar follow this philosophy. No chemical pesticides or weedkillers are ever used, and all of the vineyards are worked manually, encouraging the roots to descend deeper. Agrapart places great importance on the proper technique and timing of pruning to control vineyard maladies, and some homeopathic treatments are also used in the vines to control parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected for a Champagne estate that places a strong emphasis on viticulture, the average potential alcohol at harvest is very high here, normally around 11 degrees, and Agrapart virtually never chaptalizes any of his wines. The grapes are pressed with a traditional Coquard vertical press, and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, which Agrapart feels is crucial to the expression of terroir. Malolactic fermentation is completed for all the wines, and a portion of the best wines of the harvest are aged in old, 600-liter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edemi-muids\u003c\/em\u003e: “the older the better,” says Agrapart, as he hates the flavors of new barrels. 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It’s typically blended from two different years, with half of the older vintage aged in oak barrels, and it consistently represents excellent value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of 90 percent chardonnay and 10 percent pinot noir, this is ripe and generous, though its rich depth of fruit is also tethered by fresh, zesty acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s notably fine in texture and sophisticated in tone, and it’s strongly marked by a stony, saline minerality that increases in intensity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an excellent non-vintage champagne, and should become even more satisfying as it settles down with more post-disgorgement age. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1894 by Arthur Agrapart, this outstanding estate in Avize acquired much of its present vineyard land during the 1950s and ’60s, thanks to Arthur’s grandson Pierre. 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Agrapart places great importance on the proper technique and timing of pruning to control vineyard maladies, and some homeopathic treatments are also used in the vines to control parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected for a Champagne estate that places a strong emphasis on viticulture, the average potential alcohol at harvest is very high here, normally around 11 degrees, and Agrapart virtually never chaptalizes any of his wines. The grapes are pressed with a traditional Coquard vertical press, and fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, which Agrapart feels is crucial to the expression of terroir. Malolactic fermentation is completed for all the wines, and a portion of the best wines of the harvest are aged in old, 600-liter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edemi-muids\u003c\/em\u003e: “the older the better,” says Agrapart, as he hates the flavors of new barrels. 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Andre Clouet
André Clouet 'Un jour de 1911' Limited release
Brut
Base 2012
Bouzy
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Precise chalky notes frame a sublime finish. \"\u003c\/em\u003e - Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaker is purposely vague about what goes into this wine as to keep it a bit of a mystery. From what we know, it is 50% coming from the vibrant and fresh harvest of 2012 which was fermented in barriques bought from the Sauternes producer - Chateau Doisy-Daëne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other 50% is a solera of reserve wines; which go back to 1996. Full malolactic fermentation is carried out and fermented at a slightly lower bar pressure making this quite the creamy, silky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA winemaking family of more than 2 centuries, the founder was a printer in Louis XV's court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. The style of the labels reflects their heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouzy and Ambonnay are the epicentre of pinot noir in Champagne, and the Clouet family is the privileged custodian of eight hectares of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages. These are rich and concentrated expressions of pinot noir, wines of deep complexity, multifaceted interest and engaging character, yet with remarkable restraint and sense of control. 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The wine possesses stunning depth, clarity and precision in an utterly engaging style, with never-ending waves of fruit that caress the palate from start to finish. Precise chalky notes frame a sublime finish. \"\u003c\/em\u003e - Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaker is purposely vague about what goes into this wine as to keep it a bit of a mystery. From what we know, it is 50% coming from the vibrant and fresh harvest of 2012 which was fermented in barriques bought from the Sauternes producer - Chateau Doisy-Daëne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other 50% is a solera of reserve wines; which go back to 1996. Full malolactic fermentation is carried out and fermented at a slightly lower bar pressure making this quite the creamy, silky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA winemaking family of more than 2 centuries, the founder was a printer in Louis XV's court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. The style of the labels reflects their heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouzy and Ambonnay are the epicentre of pinot noir in Champagne, and the Clouet family is the privileged custodian of eight hectares of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages. These are rich and concentrated expressions of pinot noir, wines of deep complexity, multifaceted interest and engaging character, yet with remarkable restraint and sense of control. Tasting after tasting confirm my impression that this small and relatively unknown grower ranks high among Champagne’s finest practitioners of pinot noir – and represents one of the best value of all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Andre Heucq
Andre Heucq Heritage Assemblage Extra Brut
Brut
NV
Cuisles
Club Price $101.65 (?)
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Perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird generation grower Andre Heucq was responsible for this wine, with the fourth generation coming through Alexandra and fanny Heucq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat strikes us about this wine is it's immediate creaminess on the palate from the ageing plus a little barrel fermentation and then an unfolding of botanicals, fresh pear, herbal notes and this underlying pastry note. 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Ayala
Ayala Brut Majeur
Brut
NV
Aÿ
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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An appealing and well-balanced Brut Majeur.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir, 20% meunier; sourced from 25 villages; aged 3 years on lees; 7g\/L dosage; 80% of production of the house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal aperitif wine. 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An appealing and well-balanced Brut Majeur.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir, 20% meunier; sourced from 25 villages; aged 3 years on lees; 7g\/L dosage; 80% of production of the house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal aperitif wine. Keep it with simple foods, canapes and the like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Ayala
Ayala N°7 Brut 2007 (in Gift Box)
Brut
2007
Aÿ
Club Price $179.55 (?)
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On the palate, a rich and creamy texture with saline and herbal notes. The finish is powerful and long lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Offering up aromas of lemon oil, dried white flowers, walnuts and fresh bread, it’s full-bodied, vinous and incisive, with a pillowy mousse, racy acids and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e - 94\/100 - William Kelly - Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated from 7 Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs \u0026amp; the Montagne de Reims. 2\/3 Chardonnay, 1\/3 Pinot Noir. Aged over 11 years on lees in cellars. 5g\/L dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. 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Each bottle of this special release is turned and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing remarkably refined, the aromas are exceptional and wonderfully complex supported by a silky texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low dosage and extra-ageing makes the wine silky and full of aromas. On the nose, we get notes of apricot, honeycomb and yellow plum. On the palate, a rich and creamy texture with saline and herbal notes. The finish is powerful and long lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Offering up aromas of lemon oil, dried white flowers, walnuts and fresh bread, it’s full-bodied, vinous and incisive, with a pillowy mousse, racy acids and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e - 94\/100 - William Kelly - Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreated from 7 Grand Crus from the Côte des Blancs \u0026amp; the Montagne de Reims. 2\/3 Chardonnay, 1\/3 Pinot Noir. Aged over 11 years on lees in cellars. 5g\/L dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. In addition, Ayala now owns 20 hectares of vines in the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger) and Vallée de la Marne (Passy-Grigny, Champvoisy), and the house has completed new winery facilities on its property in Aÿ as of 2013. Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ayala N°7 2007 would go perfectly with a lobster with butter, veal fillet in a creamy sauce or a 18-month French comté. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Bereche et Fils
Bérêche et Fils Brut Reserve NV
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $93.10 (?)
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It’s ample in body, its creamy notes of stone fruits, orange citrus and green apple underlined by stony minerality, and it finishes with excellent length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Bérêche’s Brut Réserve is always a solid buy, this version is particularly compelling.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two brothers Raphael and Vincent Bérêche who have taken over the family estate. For this wine they use a third each of variety chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier with 30% reserve wine coming from solera. This is a perpetual reserve going back to 1985 and includes every vintage from then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir production method includes, natural fermentation using wild yeasts, non-malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, aged on lees in barrel before going into bottle and the cellar for 24 months to age further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche (pictured) has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 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Bereche et Fils
Bérêche et Fils Reflet d'Antan NV
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $227.05 (?)
{"id":1477266178157,"title":"Bérêche et Fils Reflet d'Antan NV","handle":"bereche-et-fils-reflet-d-antan-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two talented brothers in the Montagne de reims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Use of reserve wine and cork ageing adds complexity to their wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with an entrecote steak with a side of truffle fries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach year the brothers take just two-thirds of each 600L demi-muid of reserves, allocating the best to this cuvée and the rest to the Brut Reserve. Raphaël describes the result as an old-fashioned style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s found a harmony between the definition of red apple and dried fruits, and the spice, creamy texture, toast, nuts and complex savoury charcuterie notes of barrel fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a full-straw hue and copper tint, it’s powerful, yet never heavy or imposing, with well-toned malic acidity holding a long and full finish. A champagne of expression and character before comfortable appeal. Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reserve wine for Brut Reserve NV from perpetual solera reserve; 35% pinot noir from Ludes, 35% meunier from Mareuil-le-Port and 30% chardonnay from both villages; vinified in barrels and demi-muids; no malolactic fermentation; 41 months on lees; 6g\/L dosage; 4500 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 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Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn recent years, Bérêche has sought to make the Reflet d’Antan feel fresher and less oxidative, and this has been to the wine’s benefit: oftentimes when older wines are stored in a perpetual cuvée, particularly in wood, they can rapidly become heavily burnished and patinated. By slightly increasing the emphasis on the younger wine, Bérêche has succeeded in expressing the complexity and character of the older wines while imparting more freshness and energy to the overall blend. This release, based on 2009 and containing wines dating back to 1985, is the finest version I’ve tasted yet, deftly navigating a balance between a broad, expansive richness and a lively, elegant structure. It’s noticeably finer in texture and tone than previous releases of this cuvée have been, retaining a savory, mature complexity yet feeling refined and cleanly precise. 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Raphaël describes the result as an old-fashioned style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s found a harmony between the definition of red apple and dried fruits, and the spice, creamy texture, toast, nuts and complex savoury charcuterie notes of barrel fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a full-straw hue and copper tint, it’s powerful, yet never heavy or imposing, with well-toned malic acidity holding a long and full finish. A champagne of expression and character before comfortable appeal. Tyson Stelzer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reserve wine for Brut Reserve NV from perpetual solera reserve; 35% pinot noir from Ludes, 35% meunier from Mareuil-le-Port and 30% chardonnay from both villages; vinified in barrels and demi-muids; no malolactic fermentation; 41 months on lees; 6g\/L dosage; 4500 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. A small parcel is also found in Trépail, in the eastern Montagne de Reims. Most recently, the estate has acquired its first grand cru vineyard in 2012, a tiny, 15-are parcel in the village of Mailly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's vineyards are planted with roughly equal parts of the three varieties, and viticulture is decidedly natural, in the contemporary sense—Bérêche completely stopped using chemical herbicides in 2004 and has planted cover crops in all of the vineyards, and since 2007 a portion of the vineyard has been converted to biodynamics. 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It’s noticeably finer in texture and tone than previous releases of this cuvée have been, retaining a savory, mature complexity yet feeling refined and cleanly precise. Peter Liem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Besserat de Bellefon
Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines
Brut
NV
Epernay
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $79.80 (?)
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The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic apéritif style champagne. 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They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic apéritif style champagne. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $51.30 (?)
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The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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It's easy, well-considered and provides freshness well beyond its peers. If you want to show someone you 'care', get them a bottle. If you really care, get them a Magnum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of Meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic aperitif style champagne. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Jéroboam (3L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $418.00 (?)
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Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends, lots of friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-03T11:20:31+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-19T12:13:09+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Jeroboam 3L","Large Format","Negociant-Manipulant","Over $500","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Size: Jeroboam","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":44000,"price_min":44000,"price_max":44000,"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":6628395647004,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_BRUT_JEROBOAM_3L","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15573709946989,"product_id":522086449180,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-08-27T12:46:10+10:00","updated_at":"2020-08-27T12:46:19+10:00","alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496379","variant_ids":[6628395647004]},"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Jéroboam (3L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":44000,"weight":4000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","id":7744812974189,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496370"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496379"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496379","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","id":7744812974189,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496370"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1598496370","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Meunier dominant champagne followed by Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic \u0026amp; well-respected champagne house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Add some serious flair to a dinner party with this giant bottle (3L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something to be said about this wine that makes it so approachable. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $217.55 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve Methuselah (6L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $845.50 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Nebuchadnezzar (15L)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $2,745.50 (?)
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Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends, lots of friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-17T09:51:49+10:00","created_at":"2020-09-17T09:49:34+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Jeroboam 3L","Large Format","Negociant-Manipulant","Over $1000","Over $200","Over $500","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Size: Jeroboam","Taste: Almond","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":289000,"price_min":289000,"price_max":289000,"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":33024283410541,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15678383521901,"product_id":4799692767341,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-09-17T09:49:35+10:00","updated_at":"2020-09-17T09:49:35+10:00","alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175","variant_ids":[33024283410541]},"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Nebuchadnezzar (15L) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":289000,"weight":9000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","id":7849538748525,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne.jpg","id":7849538748525,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Reserve-Jeroboam-3L-Emperor-Champagne_55016bc6-1d59-408c-b1a9-c95f4177f923.jpg?v=1600300175","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Meunier dominant champagne followed by Pinot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic \u0026amp; well-respected champagne house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Add some serious flair to a dinner party with the biggest champagne bottle you can get\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something to be said about this wine that makes it so approachable. It's easy, well-considered and provides freshness well beyond its peers. If you want to celebrate a very special occasion, go wild and get yourself a Nebuchadnezzar (15 liters).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This cuvée is a captivating contradiction, dressing one of Champagne’s higher representations of meunier in one of the most delicate and graceful of attires. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt glides onto the stage and sings with the pristine signature of the house, energised by the red apple and red berry fruits of meunier, with a breathtakingly refined melody of pure lemon zest. Classic Billecart.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please add 48 hours to our standard delivery timeframe for this product. Subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends, lots of friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml)
Brut
NV
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $70.30 (?)
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If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-31T16:06:03+10:00","created_at":"2020-08-31T15:58:31+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","Brut Rosé","Cool fermentation","Edited For You","Family Owned","Grand Cru","Mini","Negociant-Manipulant","New Arrival","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Rosé","Size: 375ml","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Reserve wines","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7495,"price_min":7495,"price_max":7495,"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":32986088702061,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Rosé Half Bottle (375ml) - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104930","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1599104921"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104930","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"BILLECART-HALF-BOTTLE-ROSE-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7774093639789,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104920"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Brut-Rose-Emperor-Champagne_1.jpg?v=1599104920","width":540},{"alt":"BILLECART-HALF-BOTTLE-ROSE-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":7760588734573,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1598853513"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_76ebab0f-3300-4b72-a485-75a71c15f1dd.jpg?v=1598853513","width":1080}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Elegant, classy and sophisticated Chardonnay-dominant rosé \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A highly regarded rosé champagne around the world that is savoury and fresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Smaller format (375ml) perfect when a glass or two will do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is at the lighter end of the spectrum when it comes to rosé due to the small addition of red wine. Billecart-Salmon have been advocates for rosé and have defined this genre of champagne which leans towards the savoury side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are aromas of pink grapefruit, citrus and delicate rosehip. The palate is light, playful with a creamy texture. If you haven't had this before, enjoy it with a good friend or someone you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Chardonnay from R\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003egion de Vitry and C\u003cspan\u003eô\u003c\/span\u003ete des Blancs. 30% Pinot Meunier from Vall\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee de la Marne, 30% Pinot Noir from Vall\u003cspan\u003eée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ede la Marne (Aÿ, Mareuil, Ambonnay) and Montagne de Reims (Rilly, Verzenay, Verzy), with 7% of Pinot Noir from Mareuil vinified as a red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain freshness, the houses disgorges as they go and adjusts the dosage for every batch. Dosage 9 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape, which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Ay are overseen by multiple generations of the family, as well as Chief Winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature, lengthening the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the win making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage, which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome 20% of Billecart’s production is rosé (400,000 bottles), claimed to be the biggest proportion of rosé among Champagne’s larger houses (though Moët may have just caught up). The utter restraint of the house places delicate rosés very close to its heart, dubbed internally ‘champagne rosé’ rather than ‘rosé champagne’. Antoine recounts a tasting in which he \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoured the wine into black glasses for sommeliers. Not one identified it as a rosé. ‘When my grandfather began producing rosés in the early 1960s, most thought it a fanciful, artificial wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat lacked purity,’ he recalls. ‘He persevered, convinced it would have its place. Those sceptics are now making their own!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs precise and pretty as ever, this is classically restrained Billecart of epic refinement, pale- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalmon hue and gorgeously restrained rose petal, red cherry and strawberry hull fruit. This cuvée has attained that wonderful place where lees age contributes great texture and mouthfeel, without diminishing purity or freshness. Delightfully understated, eminently fresh and elegantly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersistent, it carries with grace and poise amidst fine chalk mineral texture, taut acid focus, impeccably pure persistence and a fine, creamy bead. Enjoy it in its ravishing youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger James Bond Limited 007 Edition 2011
Brut
2011
Club Price $331.55 (?)
{"id":4680134393965,"title":"Bollinger James Bond Limited 007 Edition 2011","handle":"bollinger-bond-limited-edition-2011","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis incredible limited edition cuvée celebrates 2 important milestones. Firstly, it celebrates the historic partnership between Bollinger and Bond. Bollinger has been the exclusive Champagne partner of Bond since 1979, so 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of their relationship. Secondly, it celebrates the release of the upcoming movie,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e No Time to Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which will be the 25th movie in the series (and Bollinger’s 15th Bond movie since the start of the partnership).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is sourced exclusively from the historic Grand Cru vineyard of Ay, where the house has been based since its creation in 1829.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2011 inspired the Cellar Master to create this unique Champagne made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Grand Cru village of Aÿ. This is the first time that Bollinger has created a cuvée solely from this unique cru. The extraordinary harvest of 2011 produced Pinot Noir which is complex, powerful and harmonious, celebrated in this wine of great character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Juhlin: “The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive Pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story-detail-txt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place entirely in small old oak barrels (average 20 years old), maintained in Bollinger’s cooperage.\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Second fermentation takes place for more than 7 years on the lees in bottles with natural corks. 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Firstly, it celebrates the historic partnership between Bollinger and Bond. Bollinger has been the exclusive Champagne partner of Bond since 1979, so 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of their relationship. Secondly, it celebrates the release of the upcoming movie,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e No Time to Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which will be the 25th movie in the series (and Bollinger’s 15th Bond movie since the start of the partnership).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is sourced exclusively from the historic Grand Cru vineyard of Ay, where the house has been based since its creation in 1829.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2011 inspired the Cellar Master to create this unique Champagne made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Grand Cru village of Aÿ. This is the first time that Bollinger has created a cuvée solely from this unique cru. The extraordinary harvest of 2011 produced Pinot Noir which is complex, powerful and harmonious, celebrated in this wine of great character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Juhlin: “The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive Pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story-detail-txt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place entirely in small old oak barrels (average 20 years old), maintained in Bollinger’s cooperage.\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Second fermentation takes place for more than 7 years on the lees in bottles with natural corks. Riddling and disgorging are performed entirely by hand.\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 4g\/l\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger Special Cuvée
Brut
NV
Club Price $77.90 (?)
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About 50-60% reserve wines being used, and these have come from magnums. This is substantially important as most houses use barrels or stainless steel vates to store large amounts of reserve wine to blend into their wine. All magnums are listed, village by village. Think about that for a second... That's a lot of work and is uncommon in champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The last ingredient in making the Special Cuvée special is 'time'. 3 years on lees in barrel, magnum and bottle. The result is a mineral-driven, vinous style of champagne that yields richness in fruit from pinot and an underlying super fresh, citrus zing coming through. Does it get much better than this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. 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Bollinger
Bollinger Special Cuvée Balthazar (12L) with Gift Box
Brut
NV