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A vintage in Champagne is only created in a good year. What classifies a Champagne as a vintage is that 100% of the fruit must come from one harvest and the wine needs to aged in the winemaker’s cellars with the yeast inside the bottle (lees) for a minimum of three years, but very often it is substantially longer. A vintage is generally the best grapes for a maison, in the best years, with extra ageing in the bottle to add complexity.
Champagne is more popular than ever before: across the world, an estimated 350 million bottles of champagne are bottled each year. More and more people are discovering the wonders of this elegant and sophisticated drink filled with a world of potential for new tastes and discovery.
If you’re looking to buy vintage champagne, you have more options available to you than ever before: quality champagne is produced by a growing number of champagne houses and quality online stores have emerged which open this world up to you.
Emperor is Australia’s home of champagne. We are focused on connecting houses and consumers across Australia. We search for the unique and innovative, the movers and shakers, the artisans of the champagne world and bring them to the champagne lovers of Australia. Here is a look at what makes Emperor the natural choice for Australian lovers of vintage champagne.
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We are incredibly proud of how many houses trust us (many exclusively) to bring Australia a range of the world’s best champagnes. At Emperor, champagne rules, so we make it easy for you to find the perfect champagne by helping you to shop according to a variety of parameters. Whether you’re looking to shop according to the size of bottle, the value or the rarity of champagne then you can do so.
We believe in promoting all brands of champagne, representing the boutique, who quite often have no voice, all the way through to the established. We buy our champagne ethically, we sell fairly, we store correctly, and we support the family of growers, bringing Australians incredible champagnes they wouldn’t otherwise experience.
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This means that you can enjoy your champagne content in the knowledge that it has made its way to you with the smallest environmental impact possible.
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If you are interested in finding your new favourite vintage champagne today, then be sure to visit our website. You will find a wealth of information and deeper insights into the endless world of champagne from educational content, exclusive products and events, innovative and new boutique grower products we have on offer.
If you still aren’t sure, contact our concierge team on concierge@emperorchampagne.com.au or on 1-800-CHAMPAGNE. Our expert team will guide you on your champagne journey with personalised recommendations based on style preferences and occasions. Plus, when you sign up to our VIP list you have access to a wide range of specials on amazing products only available direct from our Concierge Team.
Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2008
Vintage
2008
Aÿ
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Club Price $318.25 (?)
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Laurent-Perrier
Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé '08
Vintage
Tours-Sur-Marne
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Club Price $132.05 (?)
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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2011
Prestige
2011
Reims
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Club Price $151.05 (?)
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Maturation was outstanding, unexpectedly so given the mediocre weather conditions during the year. The 2011 vintage required patience as well as a rigorous sorting of the grapes at harvest time since (as was the case for the 2010 vintage), only the south-facing vines and those loaded with fewer clusters managed to reach satisfactory levels of ripeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is discreet and delicate, the most prominent notes being of orchard fruits such as apple and pear. After aeration, the apple aromas take on more caramelised scents of baked apple, Tarte Tatin and finely roasted hazelnut. The Chardonnay then develops a limestone character with mineral notes of hot stone, delicate spice, candied lemon, citrus, graphite, and even a hint of tobacco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is velvety on entry to the palate, with a soft, smooth texture which dominates the palate, coating it with a delicate yet concentrated mouthfeel. It then broadens to reveal a zesty yet mineral freshness. The wine continues to take shape on the palate showing density at first, followed by chocolatey, almost tannic, notes and then finally a slightly bitter freshness that lengthens the finish. The undeniably saline end-palate is underpinned by an interminable chalky freshness that makes your mouth water, refreshes the palate, and invites you to take another sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs 2011 cuvée was drawn off at low pressure in order to create a rounder and smoother effervescence. It was bottle-aged for 5 years and then left to rest for a further 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 9 g\/l. 100% Chardonnay with 18% of the wine vinified in oak casks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuvee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuvee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-29T14:26:41+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-29T16:49:26+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Aged 5 Years on Lees","Base Vintage: 2011","Blanc de blancs","Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Oak","Over $200","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Apple","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: lemon curd","Taste: Pear","Taste: Saline","Taste: Salinity","Varieties: Chardonnay","Vintage","Year: 2011"],"price":15995,"price_min":15995,"price_max":15995,"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":32338099634285,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ROEDERER_BDB_2011","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14717998628973,"product_id":4597944123501,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-29T16:55:14+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-29T16:55:24+10:00","alt":"ROEDERER_BDB_2011","width":581,"height":651,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143324","variant_ids":[32338099634285]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2011 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3114081128052","featured_media":{"alt":"ROEDERER_BDB_2011","id":6888666136685,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.892,"height":651,"width":581,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143314"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143324"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143324","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"ROEDERER_BDB_2011","id":6888666136685,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.892,"height":651,"width":581,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143314"},"aspect_ratio":0.892,"height":651,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/LouisRoedererBDB2011.png?v=1588143314","width":581}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This Blanc de Blancs is more earthy than fruity and reveals a chiselled and taut palate with exceptional aromatic complexity and a delicate texture found only in the finest Avize limestone terroirs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fresh, mineral and saline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bright clear hue with deep lemon-yellow and greenish tints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cool, wet 2011 year paradoxically resulted in a historically early harvest for Louis Roederer. It was a ‘reversed-season’ with a warm, dry winter followed by almost summer-like weather throughout the spring. Summer got off to a cooler, more autumnal start and the cold, rainy weather continued until the end of August. Summer finally arrived in September, which enjoyed warm temperatures throughout the month. Maturation was outstanding, unexpectedly so given the mediocre weather conditions during the year. The 2011 vintage required patience as well as a rigorous sorting of the grapes at harvest time since (as was the case for the 2010 vintage), only the south-facing vines and those loaded with fewer clusters managed to reach satisfactory levels of ripeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is discreet and delicate, the most prominent notes being of orchard fruits such as apple and pear. After aeration, the apple aromas take on more caramelised scents of baked apple, Tarte Tatin and finely roasted hazelnut. The Chardonnay then develops a limestone character with mineral notes of hot stone, delicate spice, candied lemon, citrus, graphite, and even a hint of tobacco.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is velvety on entry to the palate, with a soft, smooth texture which dominates the palate, coating it with a delicate yet concentrated mouthfeel. It then broadens to reveal a zesty yet mineral freshness. The wine continues to take shape on the palate showing density at first, followed by chocolatey, almost tannic, notes and then finally a slightly bitter freshness that lengthens the finish. The undeniably saline end-palate is underpinned by an interminable chalky freshness that makes your mouth water, refreshes the palate, and invites you to take another sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details - \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs 2011 cuvée was drawn off at low pressure in order to create a rounder and smoother effervescence. It was bottle-aged for 5 years and then left to rest for a further 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 9 g\/l. 100% Chardonnay with 18% of the wine vinified in oak casks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake this prestige cuvee to another level and serve with caviar. Take the caviar straight from the back of the hand so that you can appreciate its beauty. Please ensure that the wine is served in an Emperor tulip or a white wine glass to allow the cuvee to show you its true potential. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Henriot
Henriot Millésime 2008
Vintage
2008
Reims
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Club Price $151.05 (?)
{"id":1544270905453,"title":"Henriot Millésime 2008","handle":"henriot-brut-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Premier and Grand Cru wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pairs perfectly with seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aged at least 6 years on lees -with further ageing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** Wine featured in virtual tasting event 10 July, 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/free-virtual-tasting-champagne-henriot-ft-alice-tetienne-tickets-109087940968\" title=\"Register for Henriot tasting\"\u003eRegister here\u003c\/a\u003e.**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh as a daisy and light as a feather, this blend of Premier and Grand Crus adds takes this great vintage year, which also marks the 200th anniversary of Maison Henriot ; 1808 – 2008, to even dizzier heights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness and airy lightness command on the palate. Grapefruit, apricot, citron and fresh citrus fruit come to life, followed by lingering notes of pate de fruit, yet constantly underscored by great minerality. Very long, refined, silky and refreshing on the finish. Low dosage brings with it exquisitely harmonious balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a recent in-store tasting located at the Emperor HQ, we were joined by the dashing Export Manager - Victor Pepin. We showed this to all of our invited guests and it was one of the highlights of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked notes of pastry, red cherry, plum followed by some nectarine, rich pistachio and some subtle herbal complexity. The bead - very fine. The palate, delicate and refined. The impression - stunning. Coming from an excellent year such as '08 from champagne's most consistent and awarded winemakers, this represent a fine example. Drink now or cellar for 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA harmony of Grand \u0026amp; Premier Cru villages used to make this with approximately 50 \/ 50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It also marks 200 years since Henriot began in 1808.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on vintage 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e: The year began with a mild winter followed by a cool, dry autumn. A rainy period grape varieties. The good weather arrived just before the harvest, which accelerated the maturing process whilst maintaining high acidity. All of these elements are indicators of a great vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. Joseph Henriot joined the family business in 195. After his father’s untimely death in 1962, he took over the reins and became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. They aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the Brut Souverain, they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, crumbly piece of aged parmesan cheese...\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T11:01:06+10:00","created_at":"2019-02-28T16:32:41+11:00","vendor":"Henriot","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","Region: Reims","Taste: Herbal","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Nut","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Pistachio","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Warm Pastry","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":15999,"price_min":15999,"price_max":15999,"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":14412413436013,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HENRIOT_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4537419726957,"product_id":1544270905453,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-28T16:39:15+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-28T17:46:28+11:00","alt":"Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336388","variant_ids":[14412413436013]},"available":true,"name":"Henriot Millésime 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":15999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3284890023647","featured_media":{"alt":"Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne","id":1402330316909,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569170893"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336388"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1551336388","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne","id":1402330316909,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569170893"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Henriot-Millesime-2008-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569170893","width":646}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Premier and Grand Cru wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pairs perfectly with seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aged at least 6 years on lees -with further ageing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** Wine featured in virtual tasting event 10 July, 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/free-virtual-tasting-champagne-henriot-ft-alice-tetienne-tickets-109087940968\" title=\"Register for Henriot tasting\"\u003eRegister here\u003c\/a\u003e.**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh as a daisy and light as a feather, this blend of Premier and Grand Crus adds takes this great vintage year, which also marks the 200th anniversary of Maison Henriot ; 1808 – 2008, to even dizzier heights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness and airy lightness command on the palate. Grapefruit, apricot, citron and fresh citrus fruit come to life, followed by lingering notes of pate de fruit, yet constantly underscored by great minerality. Very long, refined, silky and refreshing on the finish. Low dosage brings with it exquisitely harmonious balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a recent in-store tasting located at the Emperor HQ, we were joined by the dashing Export Manager - Victor Pepin. We showed this to all of our invited guests and it was one of the highlights of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked notes of pastry, red cherry, plum followed by some nectarine, rich pistachio and some subtle herbal complexity. The bead - very fine. The palate, delicate and refined. The impression - stunning. Coming from an excellent year such as '08 from champagne's most consistent and awarded winemakers, this represent a fine example. Drink now or cellar for 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA harmony of Grand \u0026amp; Premier Cru villages used to make this with approximately 50 \/ 50 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It also marks 200 years since Henriot began in 1808.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on vintage 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e: The year began with a mild winter followed by a cool, dry autumn. A rainy period grape varieties. The good weather arrived just before the harvest, which accelerated the maturing process whilst maintaining high acidity. All of these elements are indicators of a great vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Henriot was founded in 1808 and Henriot has remained a family affair since then, which is increasingly rare in champagne. It’s important to look closely at one particular individual as his achievements define the house today. Joseph Henriot joined the family business in 195. After his father’s untimely death in 1962, he took over the reins and became the energy and entrepreneurial spirit behind the rise and success of the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenriot have their eyes firmly set on what they describe as ‘craftsman luxury’. They aim to create high quality champagne to a dedicated following of Henriot Champagne lovers. They focus their energies on the chardonnay variety and apart from the Brut Souverain, they do not use pinot meunier anywhere else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, crumbly piece of aged parmesan cheese...\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '07
Vintage
2007
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
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Club Price $160.55 (?)
{"id":63727763484,"title":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '07","handle":"philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2007-vintage-champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The 1522 label commemorates the date of the first proof of the Philipponnats' growing pinot noir in Aÿ. A full straw-gold hue declares a blend of grand proportions, the voluptuous curves of pinot noir amplified in the stature of Aÿ and the voluminous character of barrel fermentation. Fleshy and full, it’s packed with golden fruit cake, grilled pineapple and white peach, colliding with the spicy, nutty, coffee bean presence of oak. Malic acidity pulls the finish into line, though also serves to heighten its dry phenolic grip.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grand cru fruit coming from a combination of Aÿ for pinot noir (65%) and various grand cru sites for chardonnay. A generous 8 years on lees with about 50% of the wine matured in barrel, coupled with a warm harvest in 2006 results in a rich and layered wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a richer and more powerful style of vintage champagne, you could try our fancy suggestion of fillet of cod with poached egg, crushed Jersey Royals and chive butter sauce or if you want to splash out try some \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetfoodstore.com\/caviar\/osetra-caviar-0781\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetfoodstore.com\/caviar\/osetra-caviar-0781\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOsetra Caviar\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-08-17T15:26:47+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T14:02:59+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","Charles Philipponnat","Kyri's Selection","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: 7 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Coffee","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Layered","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Peppery","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Textured","Vintage","Year: 2007"],"price":16999,"price_min":16999,"price_max":16999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":11352,"compare_at_price_min":11352,"compare_at_price_max":11352,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":740410261532,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_VINT_07","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588568158317,"product_id":63727763484,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T17:14:26+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-03T17:30:06+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat-Cuvée-1522-Grand-Cru-Vintage 2007-Champagne-emperor-champagne","width":516,"height":1029,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169406","variant_ids":[740410261532]},"available":false,"name":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '07 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":11352,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"featured_media":{"alt":"Philipponnat-Cuvée-1522-Grand-Cru-Vintage 2007-Champagne-emperor-champagne","id":816967581805,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.501,"height":1029,"width":516,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169370"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169406"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169406","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Philipponnat-Cuvée-1522-Grand-Cru-Vintage 2007-Champagne-emperor-champagne","id":816967581805,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.501,"height":1029,"width":516,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169370"},"aspect_ratio":0.501,"height":1029,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1591169370","width":516}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"The 1522 label commemorates the date of the first proof of the Philipponnats' growing pinot noir in Aÿ. A full straw-gold hue declares a blend of grand proportions, the voluptuous curves of pinot noir amplified in the stature of Aÿ and the voluminous character of barrel fermentation. Fleshy and full, it’s packed with golden fruit cake, grilled pineapple and white peach, colliding with the spicy, nutty, coffee bean presence of oak. Malic acidity pulls the finish into line, though also serves to heighten its dry phenolic grip.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grand cru fruit coming from a combination of Aÿ for pinot noir (65%) and various grand cru sites for chardonnay. A generous 8 years on lees with about 50% of the wine matured in barrel, coupled with a warm harvest in 2006 results in a rich and layered wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. 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Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Jeroboam 2007
Prestige
Reims
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Club Price $3,704.05 (?)
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The end of the ripening process was excellent, and the harvests took place in ideal conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts classic bouquet is both elegant and discreet. The attack of juicy ripe fruits (Pear Williams) and slightly acid red fruits (redcurrants) combined with nuances of hot pastries and Tarte Tatin that have just been taken out of the oven. The wine is ready to reveal its many qualities and, after a few minutes in the glass, reveals notes of white chocolate and hazelnuts produced by the fermentation in wood of some of the wines from the 2007 harvest. This juxtaposition of aromas of ripe, acid, and sweet fruits with the more roasted notes resulting from ageing becomes more pronounced over time and produces a real impression of depth. The attack in the mouth is concentrated and continues with mature fruits. The wine is prolonged by smoky flavours, once again creating the impression of natural depth. The textures are silky, velvety, and almost luscious; they provide perfect overtones to the wine’s freshness in a luscious and sensual ensemble. Powdery and salty nuances stimulate the edges of the tongue, adding a precise and energetic quality. And the final phase of the tasting is predominantly an impression of refinement and lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal 2007 is a magnificent example of Cristal’s ‘discreet power’: it is not so much an expression of the strength of the vintage, but rather the incredible finesse of the estate’s limestone substratum and the concentration of the old vines that are selected for the creation of Cristal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details -\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% Pinot noir – 42% Chardonnay – 15% wines matured in wood (oak barrels) with weekly batonnage – no malolactic fermentation. Matured for 5 years in cellars – 8 months’ resting after disgorging. Dosage: 9.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1876, Tsar Alexander II of Russia commissioned Louis Roederer to develop an exclusive cuvée for him. Louis Roederer selected the finest parcels in his vineyard and fashioned a wine with exceptional equilibrium. It was contained in a transparent crystal bottle, which made the Tsar’s cuvée instantly recognisable, and it was given a flat base to ensure that no bomb could be hidden under the bottle; this greatly reassured the Tsar, who was worried about assassination attempts. In 1908, his grandson, Tsar Nicolas II paid tribute to Louis Roederer when he appointed the House ‘Official Supplier to the Court of His Majesty the Emperor of Russia’. Ever since, Cristal has been adorned with the imperial coat of arms. The perfect illustration of rarity and elegance, Cristal is still created by the artisans of the House of Louis Roederer with the same spirit of passion and perfection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-29T14:26:41+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-29T14:52:18+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Depth","Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Jeroboam 3L","Over $200","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Size: Jeroboam","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Velvet","Taste: Williams Pear","Vintage","Vintage: 2007"],"price":389900,"price_min":389900,"price_max":389900,"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":32337550245997,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ROEDERER_JEROB_2007","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14870850109549,"product_id":4597788508269,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-05-14T15:36:17+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-14T15:36:17+10:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577","variant_ids":[32337550245997]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal Jeroboam 2007 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":389900,"weight":8000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":7041617526893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7041617526893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-2007-louis-roederer-cristal-champagne.jpg?v=1589434577","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This special item comes from our private cellar. 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And the final phase of the tasting is predominantly an impression of refinement and lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCristal 2007 is a magnificent example of Cristal’s ‘discreet power’: it is not so much an expression of the strength of the vintage, but rather the incredible finesse of the estate’s limestone substratum and the concentration of the old vines that are selected for the creation of Cristal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details -\u003c\/strong\u003e 58% Pinot noir – 42% Chardonnay – 15% wines matured in wood (oak barrels) with weekly batonnage – no malolactic fermentation. Matured for 5 years in cellars – 8 months’ resting after disgorging. Dosage: 9.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1876, Tsar Alexander II of Russia commissioned Louis Roederer to develop an exclusive cuvée for him. Louis Roederer selected the finest parcels in his vineyard and fashioned a wine with exceptional equilibrium. It was contained in a transparent crystal bottle, which made the Tsar’s cuvée instantly recognisable, and it was given a flat base to ensure that no bomb could be hidden under the bottle; this greatly reassured the Tsar, who was worried about assassination attempts. In 1908, his grandson, Tsar Nicolas II paid tribute to Louis Roederer when he appointed the House ‘Official Supplier to the Court of His Majesty the Emperor of Russia’. Ever since, Cristal has been adorned with the imperial coat of arms. The perfect illustration of rarity and elegance, Cristal is still created by the artisans of the House of Louis Roederer with the same spirit of passion and perfection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2009
Prestige
2009
Reims
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Club Price $783.75 (?)
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The wine is aged for 6 years in the cellars and left for a minimum of 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g\/l. 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. 12% of reserve wines. No malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2009 was a continental, sunny year with a real winter that was very cold and dry followed by a glorious sun-filled summer and almost no rain in August and September. All this meant traditional vine growth, excellent health and remarkable grape ripeness for the production of dense, fruity and delicious wines. 2009 is an obvious addition to the select group of brilliant and accomplished Champagne vintages with a light, sunny character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is both elegant and deep, with dark berries (blackcurrant) and fruits of the forest (blackberry, wild strawberries). There is also a hint of perfectly ripe Morello cherry. Reminiscent of concentrated tangy jam. The immediate effect on the palate is velvety, silky and enchanting - characteristic of the great Pinot noir from Ay, simultaneously intense with aromas and with a tight structure, all the while remaining delicate, subtle and ethereal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal Rosé 2009 is grandiose, with the finesse and elegance of a prima ballerina!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T16:21:35+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-23T16:21:35+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Over $200","Pinot Noir dominant","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Blackberry","Taste: Cherry","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Velvet","Vintage","Year: 2009"],"price":82500,"price_min":82500,"price_max":82500,"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":32292258971757,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_CRISTAL_ROSE_2009","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14700433211501,"product_id":4583638663277,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-27T11:11:01+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-27T11:14:07+10:00","alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","width":520,"height":720,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047","variant_ids":[32292258971757]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2009 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":82500,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","id":6871088758893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"width":520,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587950047","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne","id":6871088758893,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"width":520,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861"},"aspect_ratio":0.722,"height":720,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2009-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1587949861","width":520}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- A refined and elegant rosé. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Colour is light, bright pink with copper tints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Chalk is here at its most charming, creating energy, refinement and powdered texture. The ultimate finesse! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its Rosé champagnes, Louis Roederer combines the two methods used in the region, maceration and blending. A little Chardonnay juice poured into a Pinot noir maceration and fermented together to achieve the perfect harmony. The wine is aged for 6 years in the cellars and left for a minimum of 8 months after disgorging to attain the perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g\/l. 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. 12% of reserve wines. 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The immediate effect on the palate is velvety, silky and enchanting - characteristic of the great Pinot noir from Ay, simultaneously intense with aromas and with a tight structure, all the while remaining delicate, subtle and ethereal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal Rosé 2009 is grandiose, with the finesse and elegance of a prima ballerina!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics, both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 with Gift Box
Vintage
Aÿ
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Club Price $260.30 (?)
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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of the 2012 vintage: 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay. \u003cbr\u003e21 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry for the Chardonnay. Exclusive use of the cuvée. 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Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 Magnum (1.5L)
Vintage
Aÿ
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Club Price $707.75 (?)
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Pol Roger
Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06
Prestige
2006
Epernay
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Club Price $350.55 (?)
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Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. 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Time moves slowly in Pol Roger’s deep, cold cellars, and the tell-tale signs of maturity in nutmeg and almond are but fleeting glimpses, its age declared more dramatically in gorgeously seamless and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature, salty chalk minerality of the greatest crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims lays out a finish of outstanding line and enduring length, with a bright acid line that defines the finesse of the house and promises medium-term potential. A highlight of the season.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is in development... \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008
Vintage Rosé
Reims
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Club Price $127.30 (?)
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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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis 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. 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Nicolas Feuillatte
Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006
Vintage
2006
Chouilly
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Club Price $312.55 (?)
{"id":173324632092,"title":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006","handle":"nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage-2006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- “Palmes d’Or; Champagne as a work of art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- 2006 is a powerful, remarkably wellbalanced vintage of great harmony; exquisite body on the palate reveals maturity while a seam of freshness supports the wines’ aromatic qualities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- Offers endless notes of fine honey, bee’s wax, dried fruits and tropical fruits, together with a subtle, nuanced touch of toast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vintage opens with a reductive complexity of struck flint and grilled bread unfamiliar in Palmes d’Or. Behind this, the fast-developing personality of the 2006 vintage is displayed in a toasty, secondary style of spice and roast nuts. It culminates in a finish of integrity, marked by just a touch of phenolic bitterness, yet allowing the vibrant acidity and fine chalk minerality of some of Champagne’s most revered grand crus to define a long and well-focused close.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Montgueux near Troyes; 50% pinot noir from Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Aÿ and Ambonnay.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded in its region and uniting a whopping 4,500 wine growers, Nicolas Feuillatte is the largest wine-growers’ (vignerons) Champagne brand. The Brut NV is the number one selling brand in France and has been for the last three years. The brand is the third largest globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40 years of age the Nicolas Feuillatte brand is also the youngest of the great Champagne houses. This youth allows the house to put forward a new vision of luxury: they believe that luxury is not about social status, but about elegance and attitude, emotion and pleasure, the appreciation of the good and the beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue the complex nature and extended ageding, we would suggest some pan-fried scallops with fresh lemon juice or Seabass fillet served in a citrus court-bouillon stock used mainly to poach fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-15T17:54:30+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-04T14:13:56+11:00","vendor":"Nicolas Feuillatte","type":"Vintage","tags":["Brut","New Arrival","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Chouilly","Taste: Aged 10 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Bread","Taste: Flint","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Roasted nut","Taste: Spice","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":32990,"price_min":32990,"price_max":32990,"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":2066138890268,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"N_FEUI_PALMES_DOR_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588452847725,"product_id":173324632092,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T15:33:07+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T15:34:39+10:00","alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479","variant_ids":[2066138890268]},"available":true,"name":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":32990,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"328946105286","featured_media":{"alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","id":816787259501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525498479","options":["Please Select:"],"media":[{"alt":"Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006 Champagne","id":816787259501,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/nicolas-feuillatte-palmes-dor-vintage_2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057029","width":540}],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- “Palmes d’Or; Champagne as a work of art\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- 2006 is a powerful, remarkably wellbalanced vintage of great harmony; exquisite body on the palate reveals maturity while a seam of freshness supports the wines’ aromatic qualities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e- Offers endless notes of fine honey, bee’s wax, dried fruits and tropical fruits, together with a subtle, nuanced touch of toast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This vintage opens with a reductive complexity of struck flint and grilled bread unfamiliar in Palmes d’Or. Behind this, the fast-developing personality of the 2006 vintage is displayed in a toasty, secondary style of spice and roast nuts. It culminates in a finish of integrity, marked by just a touch of phenolic bitterness, yet allowing the vibrant acidity and fine chalk minerality of some of Champagne’s most revered grand crus to define a long and well-focused close.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50% chardonnay from Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Montgueux near Troyes; 50% pinot noir from Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Aÿ and Ambonnay.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded in its region and uniting a whopping 4,500 wine growers, Nicolas Feuillatte is the largest wine-growers’ (vignerons) Champagne brand. The Brut NV is the number one selling brand in France and has been for the last three years. The brand is the third largest globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40 years of age the Nicolas Feuillatte brand is also the youngest of the great Champagne houses. This youth allows the house to put forward a new vision of luxury: they believe that luxury is not about social status, but about elegance and attitude, emotion and pleasure, the appreciation of the good and the beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue the complex nature and extended ageding, we would suggest some pan-fried scallops with fresh lemon juice or Seabass fillet served in a citrus court-bouillon stock used mainly to poach fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '08 Extra Brut
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
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Club Price $160.55 (?)
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The \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage was one of the standout vintages of the decade and they are all but gone. Buy this cuvée now and keep some in the cellar for future years, you will thank us later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor the breakdown, this is 58% pinot noir coming from the historic \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Le Leon'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evineyard parcel in \u003cstrong\u003eAÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e and 42% chardonnay sourced from the grand cru site of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Mesnil Sur Oger.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The disgorgement was in March 2018 which means there has been a generous 8 years on lees with about 50% of the wine matured in barrel and NO malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRegular Price $169.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of our panel think this would be best served with Lemon and Garlic Butter Scallops linguini. Others think that Grilled Chicken with Mango \u0026amp; Papaya salad OR Spice Roasted Quail with Apricot and herbs like sage or thyme would bring out some of the stone fruit and mineral nature of this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-08-13T12:48:59+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-28T10:13:36+10:00","vendor":"Philipponnat","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","Charles Philipponnat","Le Leon Vineyard","Les Mesnil Sur Oger","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Layered","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Peppery","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Textured","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":16999,"price_min":16999,"price_max":16999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13023114100845,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PHILIP_VINT_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3906088796269,"product_id":1403618689133,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-28T13:58:10+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-03T17:30:48+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor","width":653,"height":950,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448","variant_ids":[13023114100845]},"available":false,"name":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '08 Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor","id":1136821272685,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.687,"height":950,"width":653,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor","id":1136821272685,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.687,"height":950,"width":653,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448"},"aspect_ratio":0.687,"height":950,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1591169448","width":653}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOnce again its all class from this standout producer. On the nose, ripe yellow fruits marry harmoniously with soft chalky minerality. Next comes a wave of pastry notes which are very alluring and a direct result of increased ageing of the wine in the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe can't wait any longer, we need to dive in! The palate follows through on all the aromatic pleasures; silky smooth and striking the perfect balance between poise and power. This wine is all we want a vintage champagne to be - decadent, layered, mineral-driven, toasty and with exceptional length on the palate. We also like some of that spicy-chalky play on the finish. The \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage was one of the standout vintages of the decade and they are all but gone. Buy this cuvée now and keep some in the cellar for future years, you will thank us later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor the breakdown, this is 58% pinot noir coming from the historic \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Le Leon'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evineyard parcel in \u003cstrong\u003eAÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e and 42% chardonnay sourced from the grand cru site of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Mesnil Sur Oger.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The disgorgement was in March 2018 which means there has been a generous 8 years on lees with about 50% of the wine matured in barrel and NO malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRegular Price $169.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most underrated champagnes in our humble opinion. Philipponnat is a house of outstanding quality from their entry level Royale Reserve Brut all the way through to their iconic Clos des Goisses Vintages. This premium producer picks fruit with maximum ripeness and focus on pinot noir fruit with power. All this ripeness is balanced with a long, cool fermentation and some wines being blocked from malo-lactic fermentation, whilst being fermented in oak barrels. Careful blending of base wines complete the work of art on non-vintage cuvees with approximately 30% of reserve wines being added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve wines are aged in a perpetual Solera system with new wines being added to older wines every year, continuously adding more complexity and depth to young cuvees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of our panel think this would be best served with Lemon and Garlic Butter Scallops linguini. Others think that Grilled Chicken with Mango \u0026amp; Papaya salad OR Spice Roasted Quail with Apricot and herbs like sage or thyme would bring out some of the stone fruit and mineral nature of this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2007
Vintage
2007
Aÿ
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Club Price $227.05 (?)
{"id":1395865813101,"title":"Bollinger La Grande Année 2007","handle":"bollinger-grande-annee-07","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style from the great 2007 vintage, fermented and matured in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Will pair well with a richer dish like Veal with a bread and parmesan crust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest was definitely on the cooler side, with the warm spring weather snapping into a pretty cold and wet August, quite standard in champagne's Atlantic climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of Grande Année 2007 owes everything to Cellarmaster - Gilles Descote's sage experience in waiting for a drying wind and the return of sunshine following the rainy August prior to picking led to an excellent example. It has taken a few years for the wine to open up and now it is in full swing showing the full array of Bollinger fruit profile. Expect morello cherry, wood spice, velvet complexity and a cool, refreshing palate with an excellent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is stunning and shows how good vintage champagne can be in the right hands. 70% pinot noir 30% chardonnay with 8 years on lees (aged on cork), entirely fermented and aged in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer rates this 97 points The latest release from Bollinger is the refined and powerful La Grand Année vintage 2007. \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 which they have never deviated from. 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, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"70% pinot, mainly from Aÿ and Verzenay; 30% chardonnay, mainly from Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; a blend of 13 crus, 95% grand cru and 5% premier cru; a higher proportion of pinot noir than usual because 2005 was believed to be a great season for pinot noir; entirely fermented and matured in oak barrels; aged under natural cork 8.5 years on lees; 6g\/L dosage\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-18T14:18:01+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-16T12:21:34+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["gift guide","Kyri's Selection","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Malt Biscuit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Walnut","Vintage","Year: 2007"],"price":23999,"price_min":23999,"price_max":23999,"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":12946938167405,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLI_GRA_ANNEE_07","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3857389682797,"product_id":1395865813101,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-16T12:21:34+10:00","updated_at":"2018-08-16T12:21:34+10:00","alt":"Bollinger Grande Annee Vintage Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1534386094","variant_ids":[12946938167405]},"available":true,"name":"Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":23999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3052853081931","featured_media":{"alt":"Bollinger Grande Annee Vintage Champagne","id":1119780274285,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1569115512"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1534386094"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1534386094","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Bollinger Grande Annee Vintage Champagne","id":1119780274285,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1569115512"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2005-champagne-image_a9eb044b-a2bb-471d-ab21-ffdf694cacc2.jpg?v=1569115512","width":540}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style from the great 2007 vintage, fermented and matured in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Will pair well with a richer dish like Veal with a bread and parmesan crust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest was definitely on the cooler side, with the warm spring weather snapping into a pretty cold and wet August, quite standard in champagne's Atlantic climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of Grande Année 2007 owes everything to Cellarmaster - Gilles Descote's sage experience in waiting for a drying wind and the return of sunshine following the rainy August prior to picking led to an excellent example. It has taken a few years for the wine to open up and now it is in full swing showing the full array of Bollinger fruit profile. Expect morello cherry, wood spice, velvet complexity and a cool, refreshing palate with an excellent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is stunning and shows how good vintage champagne can be in the right hands. 70% pinot noir 30% chardonnay with 8 years on lees (aged on cork), entirely fermented and aged in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer rates this 97 points The latest release from Bollinger is the refined and powerful La Grand Année vintage 2007. \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 which they have never deviated from. 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, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"70% pinot, mainly from Aÿ and Verzenay; 30% chardonnay, mainly from Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; a blend of 13 crus, 95% grand cru and 5% premier cru; a higher proportion of pinot noir than usual because 2005 was believed to be a great season for pinot noir; entirely fermented and matured in oak barrels; aged under natural cork 8.5 years on lees; 6g\/L dosage\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Piper Heidsieck
Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut '08
Vintage
NV
Reims
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Club Price $103.55 (?)
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It’s full-bodied, rich and strong, with generous flavour and backbone, layered and persistent. \" - 96 Points, Huon Hooke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck who aimed to create a wine worthy of a Queen, Piper-Heidsieck is one of France’s oldest champagne houses. With a grand history, the house has been synonymous with excellence, boldness, and grandeur for 230 years. One of the world’s most awarded champagnes, Piper-Heidsieck benefits from the expertise of celebrated winemaker, Régis Camus, who has been named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' 8 times over the past 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this wine has great richness and development in flavour, it would comfortably pair with chicken, roasted with lemon and rosemary. If you are into soups, cellarmaster Severine Frerson recommends creamy chestnut soup with fennel and slices of duck breast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2017-10-19T11:39:55+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-29T12:25:59+11:00","vendor":"Piper Heidsieck","type":"Vintage","tags":["Piper Heidsieck","Region: Reims","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Honey","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Layered","Taste: Nut","Taste: Rich","Taste: Textured","Taste: Toast","Taste: Yellow Peach","Vintage","Year: 2008","Year: NV"],"price":10995,"price_min":10995,"price_max":10995,"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":13884679684205,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PIPER_HEID_VINT_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4298088808557,"product_id":1493885157485,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-11-29T12:32:19+11:00","updated_at":"2019-07-08T15:36:35+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":1388,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1562564195","variant_ids":[13884679684205]},"available":true,"name":"Piper Heidsieck Vintage Brut '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10995,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3018333005415","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1275523268717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.648,"height":1388,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569144995"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1562564195"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1562564195","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1275523268717,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.648,"height":1388,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569144995"},"aspect_ratio":0.648,"height":1388,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/piper-heidsieck-vintage-champagne-brut-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569144995","width":900}],"content":"\u003cp\u003ePiper Heidsieck has undergone significant improvements over the past 6 years under the new ownership and direction of awarded winemaker Regis Camus at the helm. 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With a grand history, the house has been synonymous with excellence, boldness, and grandeur for 230 years. One of the world’s most awarded champagnes, Piper-Heidsieck benefits from the expertise of celebrated winemaker, Régis Camus, who has been named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' 8 times over the past 10 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this wine has great richness and development in flavour, it would comfortably pair with chicken, roasted with lemon and rosemary. If you are into soups, cellarmaster Severine Frerson recommends creamy chestnut soup with fennel and slices of duck breast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs '12 Brut
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
2012
Epernay
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Club Price $169.10 (?)
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The finish surges onward amid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, crashing waves of salt minerality that glide long and strong up an endless beach of glistening white purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is one of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. With deep cool cellars, this maison leaves their cuvées ageing for far longer than most of their counterparts, allowing the development of very fine and tiny bubbles. This creates a silky texture on the palate with subtle toasty notes that are the hallmark of excellent champagne. If ever in doubt, buy Pol Roger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely sublime champagne and I would up the ante of the indulgence by serving it with a lobster roll. 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The finish surges onward amid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, crashing waves of salt minerality that glide long and strong up an endless beach of glistening white purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2020-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it is good enough for her Majesty the Queen to drink every evening, then this it is good enough for us. Pol Roger is one of the few champagne houses that have rightfully earned the British coat of arms to adorn every bottle and after all, it’s not just a favourite with the Royal Family but most of Britain, who know good champagne from the average. This medium-sized, family owned treasure of the Champagne region is the epitome of quality and consistency. 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Vollereaux
Vollereaux Cuvée Marguerite '08
Vintage
2008
Pierry
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Club Price $109.25 (?)
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Henriot
Henriot Brut Rosé Vintage 2008
Vintage Rosé
2008
Reims
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Club Price $203.30 (?)
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Pol Roger
Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage '09
Vintage Rosé
2009
Epernay
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