Valentine's Day

{"id":59676229660,"title":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec","handle":"besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking at the spectrum of dryness rating in champagne, we are sitting at 'sec' level which is between 17-32 grams per litre, BB have made this at 20 g\/l and hits the perfect balance of sweetness-acidity similar to that of apple compote, lemon curd or peach crumble. This style is on the rise with more winemakers producing a sweeter style of champagne that can be enjoyed purely as an aperitif or with lighter fruit pastries and desserts. If you're game, you can even add an ice cube or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming house based in Epernay and owned by the Lanson BCC family of producers. It is led by the indefatigueable Godefroy Baijot, who is the Global Export Manager, and talented winemaker Cedric Thiebault. The most distinctive asset to this house is that all of their wines are made using low bar pressure. For those of you who may not have come across this, most champagne is made at 6 bar of pressure where as Besserat make it at 4.5 bar. How does this make the wines different? The good news is that there aren't any less bubbles, instead, the approach of the bubble on the palate is more delicate which makes them especially suited to pairing with food. In fact the house has made their wines to be more gastronomic in their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoie gras served on mini toasts with a cranberry jelly. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T12:03:27+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T12:08:47+10:00","vendor":"Besserat de Bellefon","type":"Sec (Low Bar Pressure)","tags":["Christmas Day","Demi Sec","Family Owned","Low Bar Pressure","NYE","Region: Epernay","Sec","Taste: Almond","Taste: apple compote","Taste: lemon curd","Taste: Low Bar Pressure","Taste: No Malolactic Fermentation","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: peach crumble","Taste: white peach","Under $100","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":9900,"price_min":9900,"price_max":9900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":649580773404,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BESS_CDM_SEC_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588994568301,"product_id":59676229660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T22:42:59+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T22:43:17+10:00","alt":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec (Low Bar Pressure) Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197","variant_ids":[649580773404]},"available":true,"name":"Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Sec - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-cuvee-des-moines-sec-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524197","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eLooking at the spectrum of dryness rating in champagne, we are sitting at 'sec' level which is between 17-32 grams per litre, BB have made this at 20 g\/l and hits the perfect balance of sweetness-acidity similar to that of apple compote, lemon curd or peach crumble. This style is on the rise with more winemakers producing a sweeter style of champagne that can be enjoyed purely as an aperitif or with lighter fruit pastries and desserts. If you're game, you can even add an ice cube or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming house based in Epernay and owned by the Lanson BCC family of producers. It is led by the indefatigueable Godefroy Baijot, who is the Global Export Manager, and talented winemaker Cedric Thiebault. The most distinctive asset to this house is that all of their wines are made using low bar pressure. For those of you who may not have come across this, most champagne is made at 6 bar of pressure where as Besserat make it at 4.5 bar. How does this make the wines different? The good news is that there aren't any less bubbles, instead, the approach of the bubble on the palate is more delicate which makes them especially suited to pairing with food. In fact the house has made their wines to be more gastronomic in their approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoie gras served on mini toasts with a cranberry jelly. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":56656035868,"title":"Bertrand Senencourt 'Special Cuvée' Beau Joie NV Extra Brut","handle":"bertrand-senecourt-beau-joie-extra-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eA combination of 60% pinot 40% chardonnay sourced from across the multiple vineyard sites available to the Ellner family. It is made extra brut style and exhibits a golden straw glints in the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows sign of rich lees and prominent yeast note which is evident from the 4 years of ageing. After a few moments in the glass, this forms into white peach and citrus fruit.The palate is fleshy with some power coming through from the pinot noir, as well as ripe red fruits coupled with patisserie notes of brioche. Once this has all quietened down, the acidity drives through and keeps good tension on the palate, leaving the mouth quite literally, watering. The Beau Joie shares many similarities with Ellners' Extra Brut 'Integral' Champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of this wine is the design which has been inspired by the armour that the knights wore to protect the Kingdom of France and the copper roofs of Paris. The exquisite casing is made from 100% recycled copper and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade as a special project by the talented house of Charles Ellner established in 1972. Ellner, who started his journey as a riddler for the local champagne houses, would purchase vineyards as they became available. The family holdings are at some 50 hectares which stretch across all major regions from north to south; Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne, Côte de Blancs, Sezannais and far south in the Aube Valley.The house resides in Epernay and also has vineyards around the hills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our research we have discovered that fried foods pair very well with champagne. Add some seafood into this category and you can either end up with local fish and chips or fritto misto - the Italian fried seafood mix. You can swap this for zucchini or eggplant as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-18T21:07:31+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T12:57:17+10:00","vendor":"Bertrand Senencourt","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["NYE","Rare Collection","Region: Epernay","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Fleshy","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Tension","Taste: White Peach","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":15900,"price_min":15900,"price_max":15900,"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":556814401564,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BEAU_JOIE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589016064109,"product_id":56656035868,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T22:59:46+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:00:19+10:00","alt":"Bertrand Senencourt 'Special Cuvée' Beau Joie NV Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bertrand-senecourt-beau-joie-extra-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525219","variant_ids":[556814401564]},"available":true,"name":"Bertrand Senencourt 'Special Cuvée' Beau Joie NV Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bertrand-senecourt-beau-joie-extra-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525219"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bertrand-senecourt-beau-joie-extra-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525219","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA combination of 60% pinot 40% chardonnay sourced from across the multiple vineyard sites available to the Ellner family. It is made extra brut style and exhibits a golden straw glints in the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows sign of rich lees and prominent yeast note which is evident from the 4 years of ageing. After a few moments in the glass, this forms into white peach and citrus fruit.The palate is fleshy with some power coming through from the pinot noir, as well as ripe red fruits coupled with patisserie notes of brioche. Once this has all quietened down, the acidity drives through and keeps good tension on the palate, leaving the mouth quite literally, watering. The Beau Joie shares many similarities with Ellners' Extra Brut 'Integral' Champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most striking feature of this wine is the design which has been inspired by the armour that the knights wore to protect the Kingdom of France and the copper roofs of Paris. The exquisite casing is made from 100% recycled copper and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade as a special project by the talented house of Charles Ellner established in 1972. Ellner, who started his journey as a riddler for the local champagne houses, would purchase vineyards as they became available. The family holdings are at some 50 hectares which stretch across all major regions from north to south; Montagne de Reims, Vallee de la Marne, Côte de Blancs, Sezannais and far south in the Aube Valley.The house resides in Epernay and also has vineyards around the hills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our research we have discovered that fried foods pair very well with champagne. Add some seafood into this category and you can either end up with local fish and chips or fritto misto - the Italian fried seafood mix. You can swap this for zucchini or eggplant as well.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":522026713116,"title":"Ruinart Brut Rosé","handle":"ruinart-rose-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in the traditional way with red wine blended known as 'assemblage' this is definitely in the lighter and more fragrant spectrum of Rosé champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with \u003cstrong\u003eChef de Caves Frederic Panaïotis\u003c\/strong\u003e, he describes his approach to making the wine, \u003cem\u003e\"we want the Rosé to be intense in colour, intense in flavour but as approachable, as gentle on the palate as our white wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e He goes on to describe the flavours of the wine sitting in the tropical spectrum rather than the traditional berry spectrum with guava and lychee with the addition of pink grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey add a very light pinot noir red wine into the blend which is sourced from premier cru areas Rilly, Chigny, Ludes as well as Cumieres. \u003cem\u003e\"We don't want tannins, we want the colour of the pinot noir plus we use a lot of chardonnay for freshness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The blend is 55% pinot noir, 20% of which is the light, beaujolais-style red wine with 45% chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting fact: \u003c\/strong\u003eRuinart were the first house credited to making Rosé back in March, 1764. At the archives of Ruinart they discovered a shipment bound to Germany contained 60 bottles of 'Oeil de Perdrix' or Partridge Eye which was made specifically as a Rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorry - this product is currently out of stock. Why not try Veuve Clicquot Brut \u003cspan\u003eRosé instead?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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. The \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\u003eFood Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRosé is very versatile with food and the sheer quality of this wine allows a range from; Tuna Tartare, duck rillettes, Peking Duck with pancakes. Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Sous Vide (slow-cooked) is also a fine pairing and also soft cheese such as Brillat-Savarin and Chaource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-19T15:23:57+11:00","created_at":"2017-12-19T11:15:53+11:00","vendor":"Ruinart","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de blancs","Brut","Edited For You","gift guide","Premier Cru","Region: Cotes des blancs","Region: Reims","Rose","Taste: Clean","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Guava","Taste: Lychee","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Tropical","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":11900,"price_min":11900,"price_max":11900,"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":6627602956316,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"RUINART_ROSE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586883948653,"product_id":522026713116,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:30:03+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:30:23+10:00","alt":"Ruinart Rose Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-rose-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429823","variant_ids":[6627602956316]},"available":true,"name":"Ruinart Brut Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-rose-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429823"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ruinart-rose-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525429823","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eMade in the traditional way with red wine blended known as 'assemblage' this is definitely in the lighter and more fragrant spectrum of Rosé champagne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an interview with \u003cstrong\u003eChef de Caves Frederic Panaïotis\u003c\/strong\u003e, he describes his approach to making the wine, \u003cem\u003e\"we want the Rosé to be intense in colour, intense in flavour but as approachable, as gentle on the palate as our white wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e He goes on to describe the flavours of the wine sitting in the tropical spectrum rather than the traditional berry spectrum with guava and lychee with the addition of pink grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey add a very light pinot noir red wine into the blend which is sourced from premier cru areas Rilly, Chigny, Ludes as well as Cumieres. \u003cem\u003e\"We don't want tannins, we want the colour of the pinot noir plus we use a lot of chardonnay for freshness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The blend is 55% pinot noir, 20% of which is the light, beaujolais-style red wine with 45% chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting fact: \u003c\/strong\u003eRuinart were the first house credited to making Rosé back in March, 1764. 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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\u003eFood Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRosé is very versatile with food and the sheer quality of this wine allows a range from; Tuna Tartare, duck rillettes, Peking Duck with pancakes. Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Sous Vide (slow-cooked) is also a fine pairing and also soft cheese such as Brillat-Savarin and Chaource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105171812380,"title":"'Les Parcelles' Bouzy Grand Cru","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing from 22 different vineyard cru's in Bouzy, aptly named 'Les Parcelles' is a great expression of the terroir from this village. There is generous aromas of fig, spice, biscotti and almond. After a few moments in the glass yellow fruits, like nectarine introducing some balance to the toasty and rich notes of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose follows through on to the palate with body and richness yet liveliness from the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a brioche and cheese pastry such as gougere or a simple charcuterie and tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:05:43+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:06:55+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Base vintage: 2012","Extra Brut","Family Owned","Grower","healthy champagne","Organic","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Almond","Taste: Base Wine 2010","Taste: Biscotti","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Fig","Taste: Full-bodied","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Rich","Taste: Spice","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","valentine"],"price":7500,"price_min":7500,"price_max":7500,"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":1020811837468,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_PARCELLES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588492431469,"product_id":105171812380,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:25:44+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:26:53+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501613","variant_ids":[1020811837468]},"available":true,"name":"'Les Parcelles' Bouzy Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501613"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-parcelles-bouzy-grand-cru-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501613","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eComing from 22 different vineyard cru's in Bouzy, aptly named 'Les Parcelles' is a great expression of the terroir from this village. There is generous aromas of fig, spice, biscotti and almond. After a few moments in the glass yellow fruits, like nectarine introducing some balance to the toasty and rich notes of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose follows through on to the palate with body and richness yet liveliness from the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry a brioche and cheese pastry such as gougere or a simple charcuterie and tapenade.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":296336883740,"title":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","handle":"veuve-clicquot-rose-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\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 \u0026amp; 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 wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T16:40:38+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-23T19:44:29+11:00","vendor":"Veuve Clicquot","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Brut","Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Rosé","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Lees","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Sage","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Tannin","Taste: Tomato","valentine","Vintage","Vintage: 2008"],"price":12900,"price_min":12900,"price_max":12900,"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":4108560891932,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"V_CLICQ_VIN08RSE201","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588321251437,"product_id":296336883740,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:52:26+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:53:16+10:00","alt":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","variant_ids":[4108560891932]},"available":true,"name":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12900,"weight":1670,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\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 \u0026amp; 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 wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":59947286556,"title":"Brimoncourt Regence","handle":"brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is made of 80% chardonnay and 20% pinot noir sourced from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs and near the house which is based in Aÿ. The palate is vivacious with play between orange oils, grapefruit with cashew at the end followed by very present mineral length. There are no fanciful techniques here, just honest, clean and excellent wine making. All made in stainless steel and aged between 3-4 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's not to love about this young house? Led by a dynamic and adventurous gentleman by the name of Alexandre Cornot. Brimoncourt has associated themselves with the Regency era (1795-1837) which is defined by elegance, sophistication, flair, dapper gents, fine ladies and ultimately, fun. Brimoncourt is a great way to introduce your friends and family to a new era of champagne, one that speaks of style, independence and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle of this elegant and wonderfully produced brut cuvee should always be in the fridge incase people you like stop by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairing, it would work perfectly as aperitif with some Comte cheese and cold meats or partner with the first course with white fish.  \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T13:36:19+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T13:54:33+10:00","vendor":"Brimoncourt","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","chardonnay-dominant","Cotes des blancs","Region: Aÿ","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Cashew","Taste: Citrus","Taste: grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange","Under $100","valentine"],"price":8500,"price_min":8500,"price_max":8500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":661223637020,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BRIMON_REGENCE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588844818541,"product_id":59947286556,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:44:26+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:44:54+10:00","alt":"Brimoncourt Regence Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094","variant_ids":[661223637020]},"available":true,"name":"Brimoncourt Regence - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/brimoncourt-brut-regence-nv-1-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517094","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is made of 80% chardonnay and 20% pinot noir sourced from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs and near the house which is based in Aÿ. The palate is vivacious with play between orange oils, grapefruit with cashew at the end followed by very present mineral length. There are no fanciful techniques here, just honest, clean and excellent wine making. All made in stainless steel and aged between 3-4 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's not to love about this young house? Led by a dynamic and adventurous gentleman by the name of Alexandre Cornot. Brimoncourt has associated themselves with the Regency era (1795-1837) which is defined by elegance, sophistication, flair, dapper gents, fine ladies and ultimately, fun. Brimoncourt is a great way to introduce your friends and family to a new era of champagne, one that speaks of style, independence and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle of this elegant and wonderfully produced brut cuvee should always be in the fridge incase people you like stop by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pairing, it would work perfectly as aperitif with some Comte cheese and cold meats or partner with the first course with white fish.  \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":433118150684,"title":"Les Mesnil Experience","handle":"andre-jacquart-les-mesnil-experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Blanc de Blancs with all the fruit being sourced from the Grand Cru village of Les Mesnil Sur Oger. According to winemaker Marie Doyard who visited the Emperor HQ in October 2017, confirms there is approximately 60-70% Les Chetillons in this Cuveé which is one of the most prized vineyards in this village. The vines are an average of 70 years of age, which adds immediate depth of flavour and character. Combine this with the base wine coming from the excellent 2008 vintage as well as 20% reserve wines, a minimum of 5 years aged on lees, 100% fermentation in Burgundy barrels, no malo-lactic fermentation and Zero dosage and the result is something quite magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of complexity and tension with notes of pear, lemon peel, a minty-herbal element and ever-present minerality coming through on the palate. The wine benefits from being open for a few hours to allow some oxygen through it. If you can, save half a bottle or so and see how different it is after a few hours. The aromatics opened up and the wine tasted even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne André Jacquart was established in 1958 but essentially reborn in 2004 with the arrival of the fifth generation of the family to take the reins. The original champagnes made by André Jacquart built a reputation for outstanding value but today with granddaughter Marie Doyard at the helm, the philosophy is to produce the best possible wines from their suite of well-sited family vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family’s holdings total 24 hectares predominantly, across 200 different parcels, in Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru with the balance in Vertus Premier Cru. Only the best sites are used for the André Jacquart label. In the cellar a high proportion of used barrels from Burgundy are combined with very long lees aging to produce an outstanding effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe versatile range of André Jacquart champagnes represents some of the finest from the Côte de Blancs today. Rich yet fine and elegant; powerful yet precise. They are the perfect blend of pure Chardonnay fruit, Côte de Blancs chalky minerality, long lees aging, oak and secondary complexity. They are delicious now but are endowed with the depth and structure to live a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter talking with Marie Doyard and import representative Zoe, they enjoyed a Kingfish Ceviche with dill and buttermilk. “The dill brings out those herbaceous notes in the wine and the taught acidity and mineral drive was just superb with the luscious buttermilk and raw fish.” – Zoe Ladyman\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-24T10:48:16+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-24T10:33:20+11:00","vendor":"Andre Jacquart","type":"Brut Nature","tags":["Aged 5 Years on Lees","Base Vintage: 2008","Grower","healthy champagne","Region: Vertus","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Pear","Taste: SIlky","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":11500,"price_min":11500,"price_max":11500,"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":5746744918044,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ANDR_JACQ_EXP_08BASE-SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586900496493,"product_id":433118150684,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:50:13+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:50:33+10:00","alt":"Andre Jacquart Les Mesnil Experience Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/andre-jacquart-les-mesnil-experience-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525431033","variant_ids":[5746744918044]},"available":true,"name":"Les Mesnil Experience - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/andre-jacquart-les-mesnil-experience-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525431033"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/andre-jacquart-les-mesnil-experience-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525431033","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Blanc de Blancs with all the fruit being sourced from the Grand Cru village of Les Mesnil Sur Oger. According to winemaker Marie Doyard who visited the Emperor HQ in October 2017, confirms there is approximately 60-70% Les Chetillons in this Cuveé which is one of the most prized vineyards in this village. The vines are an average of 70 years of age, which adds immediate depth of flavour and character. Combine this with the base wine coming from the excellent 2008 vintage as well as 20% reserve wines, a minimum of 5 years aged on lees, 100% fermentation in Burgundy barrels, no malo-lactic fermentation and Zero dosage and the result is something quite magnificent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a whirlwind of complexity and tension with notes of pear, lemon peel, a minty-herbal element and ever-present minerality coming through on the palate. The wine benefits from being open for a few hours to allow some oxygen through it. If you can, save half a bottle or so and see how different it is after a few hours. The aromatics opened up and the wine tasted even better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne André Jacquart was established in 1958 but essentially reborn in 2004 with the arrival of the fifth generation of the family to take the reins. The original champagnes made by André Jacquart built a reputation for outstanding value but today with granddaughter Marie Doyard at the helm, the philosophy is to produce the best possible wines from their suite of well-sited family vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family’s holdings total 24 hectares predominantly, across 200 different parcels, in Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru with the balance in Vertus Premier Cru. Only the best sites are used for the André Jacquart label. 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