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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.
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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.
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Apollonis
Apollonis 'Monodie' Vielles Vignes '08
Vintage
2008
Festigny
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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First made in the 2002 vintage, this vintage-dated, single-vineyard meunier is sourced from three different parcels of vines in L’Arpent (which is really called Dessus le Bois des Châtaigniers on official maps of Festigny), planted in 1942, 1962 and 1966, respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the Authentic Meunier and the Monodie Vieilles Vignes are outstanding examples of pure meunier in their different and respective ways, making Loriot one of the reference points for meunier in the Marne.\" Peter Liem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of pastry, spice and red fruits that meld into creamy and smokey notes. This has great intensity and depth of flavour that will last long after you have tasted it. 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With its steep slopes and a crown of trees on top, it is almost reminiscent of the hill of Corton in burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of this domaine’s vineyards are found surrounding this hill, planted on steep slopes in clay rich in marl and limestone. Only natural fertilizers are used to treat the vineyards (it’s been over a decade since Michel has eradicated all use of herbicides). Michel firmly believes that getting things right in the vineyard allows healthy grapes to be harvested, which enables minimal intervention in the winemaking process. Production is a mere 300 000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusic in champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Loriot’s wines show a rich vinosity, expressing the characters of both the meunier grape and of this section of the Marne’s left bank. 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They tend to be substantial wines, as might be expected from these clay soils, yet they also demonstrate a lively finesse and prominent acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs of late 2012, Michel Loriot, an aficionado of classical music, has unveiled a new branding scheme for the estate, with labels reflecting a musical theme. Music plays a role in the aging of the wines as well—Loriot believes that its vibrations make a positive contribution to the texture and finesse of the wine as it ages, and he has installed speakers throughout his cellars. Along with the rebranding, he has renamed all of his cuvées as well, and the new collection comprises eight champagnes, grouped into three categories: Les Classiques, Les Mutines and Les Virtuoses.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Ayala
Ayala N°7 Brut 2007 (in Gift Box)
Brut
2007
Aÿ
Club Price $179.55 (?)
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The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Aged over 11 years on lees in cellars. 5g\/L dosage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis house was established in 1860 by Edmond de Ayala, the son of a Colombian diplomat. The family had roots in Spain, as Edmond de Ayala’s great-grandfather, Don Antonio de Ayala y Vergara, was named Chancellor of New Grenada in 1750 by King Ferdinand VI, setting sail for what was to later become Colombia. Edmond de Ayala’s father, Don Rafael de Ayala y Lozano, was a senior officer in the Colombian army and later the General Consul of Colombia in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house was completely destroyed in the Champagne riots of 1911, yet remarkably, it was rebuilt and ready to restart production by 1913. In 1922 it was sold to the Lefebvre family, but the recession beginning in 1929 proved to be catastrophic, and the house was sold in 1934 to the British bank Guinness. It was put up for auction in 1937 and purchased by René Chayoux, the son of an Epernay wine merchant. Chayoux was actively involved in various business affairs in the region, and eventually became co-president of the CIVC from 1944 to 1955. He enlisted Jean-Michel Ducellier, director of the CIVC and a former finance director of Charles Heidsieck, to help him run the house, and upon Chayoux’s death in 1969, Ducellier assumed responsibility for the house until his retirement in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyala was sold again in 2000 to the Frey group, and Thierry Budin, a former president of Perrier-Jouët, took over the helm. Five years later, however, Ayala was purchased by the Bollinger Group. Bollinger bought the property and the stocks of wine, but Frey retained the vineyards, forcing the house to rely on purchased grapes. Hervé Augustin was appointed president and general manager of the house, while Nicolas Klym, who had been making wines for the house since 1979, was retained as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e. Under Augustin, the house reinvented its style, focusing heavily on non-dosé champagnes, as well as increasing its use of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, the direction of the house has been in the hands of Hadrien Mouflard, and Caroline Latrive (pictured) has taken over as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echef de cave\u003c\/em\u003e, having previously worked alongside Klym since 2006. 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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2002 Magnum (1.5 L)
Vintage
2002
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $1,045.00 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2002 OUT OF STOCK
Vintage
2002
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $370.50 (?)
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Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2007
Vintage
2007
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $370.50 (?)
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Aroma: Fine malted notes associated with orchard fruit (white peach, nectarine, Lorraine plum) refined by the purity of the complex mandarin zest aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a balanced tension controlled by the blossoming of the wine (seeded and stone fruit, citrus fruit, warm madeleines) and embodied by the line of noble resinous flavours (spruce and juniper berries from Houlle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% vinified in oak barrels | Ageing on lees: 10 years | Dosage: 4 g\/l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% pinot noir from the premier and grand crus of the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne, 40% chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs; 79% grand crus and 21% premier crus; 15% vinified in oak barrels; aged 10 years on lees; 6g\/L dosage; cork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 will forever lurk in the shadow of 2008, yet for those houses who were particularly attentive to fruit selection, this was the finest vintage since 2004. The graceful charm that endears Billecart is on full display in this calm, effortless and yet profoundly confident cuvée. Pinot noir assumes a glorious lead in a magnificent display of red berry and cherry fruits, seamlessly fused to the bright lemon and pink grapefruit cut of magnificent chardonnay acidity. The pronounced chalk minerality that shines so brightly in the graceful Billecart style surges long and strong through a finish of mesmerising persistence, gliding with jetfighter precision, without dropping its altitude for minutes. Even at 14 years of age, it upholds profound primary purity, promising a very long life indeed. This is signature Billecart of detail and distinction, a cuvée more than worthy of the legendary lineage that is Nicolas François, utterly transcending its variable season. It stands alongside Taittinger Comtes and Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé as the finest expressions of 2007 to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-02T11:38:32+11:00","created_at":"2021-02-02T11:35:55+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Vintage","tags":["New Arrival","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Sustainable","Taste: Almond","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Butter","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Vintage","Year: 2007"],"price":39000,"price_min":39000,"price_max":39000,"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":33276978200685,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLECART_CUVEE_NICOLAS_2007","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François 2007","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":39000,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3113946209059","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois-2006-giftbox_b9dac53d-e86a-4a9a-91f4-eeb2ab977c5b.jpg?v=1612226158","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois_8bd54634-dbcf-4514-99f8-dc94fcb3fdab.jpg?v=1612226158","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_b470980d-801e-4669-9c8c-9e2f9982dd78.jpg?v=1612226158"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois-2006-giftbox_b9dac53d-e86a-4a9a-91f4-eeb2ab977c5b.jpg?v=1612226158","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"CUVEE-NICOLAS-FRANCOIS-2022-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":8350342938733,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois-2006-giftbox_b9dac53d-e86a-4a9a-91f4-eeb2ab977c5b.jpg?v=1612226158"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois-2006-giftbox_b9dac53d-e86a-4a9a-91f4-eeb2ab977c5b.jpg?v=1612226158","width":646},{"alt":"CUVEE-NICOLAS-FRANCOIS-2022-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":8350342971501,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois_8bd54634-dbcf-4514-99f8-dc94fcb3fdab.jpg?v=1612226158"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois_8bd54634-dbcf-4514-99f8-dc94fcb3fdab.jpg?v=1612226158","width":1080},{"alt":"CUVEE-NICOLAS-FRANCOIS-2022-EMPEROR-CHAMPAGNE","id":8350343004269,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_b470980d-801e-4669-9c8c-9e2f9982dd78.jpg?v=1612226158"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_b470980d-801e-4669-9c8c-9e2f9982dd78.jpg?v=1612226158","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- A balanced and rich champagne made from the excellent 2007 vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of the house's most prestigious cuv\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aged 10 years on lees, it is real gem for any champagne collector \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional cuvée was created in 1964 as a tribute to the House’s founder. It results from the blending of Grands Crus from the classified Côte des Blancs vineyards (Chardonnay) and the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lovely colour of sparkling yellow gold veiled in luminous golden reflections. Aroma: Fine malted notes associated with orchard fruit (white peach, nectarine, Lorraine plum) refined by the purity of the complex mandarin zest aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a balanced tension controlled by the blossoming of the wine (seeded and stone fruit, citrus fruit, warm madeleines) and embodied by the line of noble resinous flavours (spruce and juniper berries from Houlle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% vinified in oak barrels | Ageing on lees: 10 years | Dosage: 4 g\/l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% pinot noir from the premier and grand crus of the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée de la Marne, 40% chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs; 79% grand crus and 21% premier crus; 15% vinified in oak barrels; aged 10 years on lees; 6g\/L dosage; cork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2007 will forever lurk in the shadow of 2008, yet for those houses who were particularly attentive to fruit selection, this was the finest vintage since 2004. The graceful charm that endears Billecart is on full display in this calm, effortless and yet profoundly confident cuvée. Pinot noir assumes a glorious lead in a magnificent display of red berry and cherry fruits, seamlessly fused to the bright lemon and pink grapefruit cut of magnificent chardonnay acidity. The pronounced chalk minerality that shines so brightly in the graceful Billecart style surges long and strong through a finish of mesmerising persistence, gliding with jetfighter precision, without dropping its altitude for minutes. Even at 14 years of age, it upholds profound primary purity, promising a very long life indeed. This is signature Billecart of detail and distinction, a cuvée more than worthy of the legendary lineage that is Nicolas François, utterly transcending its variable season. It stands alongside Taittinger Comtes and Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé as the finest expressions of 2007 to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon 2008 Brut Rosé Vintage - Available June 2021
Rosé
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $379.05 (?)
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With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic amplitude (Plougastel strawberry, Mara des Bois and vine peach). Pretty refined and mature olfactory notes, respectfully declining the inimitable scents of sweet spices and wild raspberry pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA measured power while delicacy and tasty at the same time, with the harmonious development of gourmet flavors (mandarin orange, blood orange and reinette tart). A full-bodied, full-bodied structure, progressing to a chalky hint on the lingering finish of citron zest and red and white currants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis great wine of extreme refinement signs its personality with a great delicacy of texture and flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée Marne and 45% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. This is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erosé d'assemblage grapes for red wine come from '' Valofroy '' old (sloping) vines of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ facing south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine features a dosage 7g \/ l and partial malolactic fermentation. It has been matured on lees for 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the champagne \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo celebrate the arrival of this highly-anticipated champagne, Emperor will be hosting two events, in partnership with Champagne Bi\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ellecart\u003c\/span\u003e-Salmon. The Melbourne event is completely sold out but we do have limited tickets available for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=009604ee435be88e78349cd37\u0026amp;id=bbfce637a2\u0026amp;e=8f0b158be9\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/emperorchampagne.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D009604ee435be88e78349cd37%26id%3Dbbfce637a2%26e%3D8f0b158be9\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1618619764138000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFBdfPiFkNwFaFo21JxCXHz-OAjNw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSydney event\u003c\/a\u003e on 22 May.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn aromatic charm of a rare mineral dimension to accompany beautiful Bresse poultry with crayfish or some royal Breton scampi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe electrifying energy of 2008 charges Elisabeth Salmon with a dynamism and an endurance like never before. To capture such precision and such concentration of pure red cherry and raspberry fruit and yet at every instant to remain steadfast to the elegance and refinement that is Billecart is the profound juxtaposition that elevates 2008 to dizzying heights. Testimony to the depth of south-facing Mareuil pinot noir even in a season as cool as 2008, just 9% red wine is all that it takes to infuse a pretty, medium salmon hue that has taken on a copper tint in time. It confidently takes 13 years in its stride, revealed only in the most subtle nuances of vanilla and marzipan. With time in the glass, it billows to incredible heights of spice and even suggestions of fruit mince spice. A little fermentation in old oak barrels builds texture and integration more than it does a subtle nuance of jamon. Partial malolactic fermentation in a season with malic acidity as pronounced as 2008 is a nail-biting affair, perfectly played by chef de cave Florent Nys. Radiant acidity spirals with minerality as fine as ground glass to build a shimmering jetstream that slices through a finish of endless blue daylight. It is dashing from the outset, yet possesses decades of potential coiled into its graceful yet commanding folds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nTyson Seltzer - 98 Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-13T16:15:20+10:00","created_at":"2021-04-13T16:15:19+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Rosé","tags":["billecart","Billecart-Salmon","elisabeth","emperor recommends","Family Owned","Limited release","New Arrival","Pinot Noir dominant","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: Aged 10 Years on Lees","Taste: blood orange","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Peach","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Spice","Taste: Sweet Spices","Taste: Vine Peach","Taste: White Currants","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Vintage","Vintage Rosé","Year: 2008"],"price":39900,"price_min":39900,"price_max":39900,"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":39324791701613,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLECART_ELISABETH_08_APRIL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon 2008 Brut Rosé Vintage - Available June 2021","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":39900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-13,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-20008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1618294521"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-20008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1618294521","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20301986103405,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-20008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1618294521"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-20008-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1618294521","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- A much anticipated rosé from the premier vintage of the past 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e55% Pinot Noir \u0026amp; 45% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 10 years on lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis vintage rosé features a luminous and brilliant visual presence with a sustained salmon pink hue and draped in a graceful effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a refreshing sensory expression of citrus peel and red berry jelly. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic amplitude (Plougastel strawberry, Mara des Bois and vine peach). Pretty refined and mature olfactory notes, respectfully declining the inimitable scents of sweet spices and wild raspberry pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA measured power while delicacy and tasty at the same time, with the harmonious development of gourmet flavors (mandarin orange, blood orange and reinette tart). A full-bodied, full-bodied structure, progressing to a chalky hint on the lingering finish of citron zest and red and white currants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis great wine of extreme refinement signs its personality with a great delicacy of texture and flavour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée Marne and 45% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. This is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erosé d'assemblage grapes for red wine come from '' Valofroy '' old (sloping) vines of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ facing south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine features a dosage 7g \/ l and partial malolactic fermentation. It has been matured on lees for 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvées without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the champagne \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo celebrate the arrival of this highly-anticipated champagne, Emperor will be hosting two events, in partnership with Champagne Bi\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ellecart\u003c\/span\u003e-Salmon. The Melbourne event is completely sold out but we do have limited tickets available for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=009604ee435be88e78349cd37\u0026amp;id=bbfce637a2\u0026amp;e=8f0b158be9\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/emperorchampagne.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D009604ee435be88e78349cd37%26id%3Dbbfce637a2%26e%3D8f0b158be9\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1618619764138000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFBdfPiFkNwFaFo21JxCXHz-OAjNw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSydney event\u003c\/a\u003e on 22 May.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn aromatic charm of a rare mineral dimension to accompany beautiful Bresse poultry with crayfish or some royal Breton scampi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe electrifying energy of 2008 charges Elisabeth Salmon with a dynamism and an endurance like never before. To capture such precision and such concentration of pure red cherry and raspberry fruit and yet at every instant to remain steadfast to the elegance and refinement that is Billecart is the profound juxtaposition that elevates 2008 to dizzying heights. Testimony to the depth of south-facing Mareuil pinot noir even in a season as cool as 2008, just 9% red wine is all that it takes to infuse a pretty, medium salmon hue that has taken on a copper tint in time. It confidently takes 13 years in its stride, revealed only in the most subtle nuances of vanilla and marzipan. With time in the glass, it billows to incredible heights of spice and even suggestions of fruit mince spice. A little fermentation in old oak barrels builds texture and integration more than it does a subtle nuance of jamon. Partial malolactic fermentation in a season with malic acidity as pronounced as 2008 is a nail-biting affair, perfectly played by chef de cave Florent Nys. Radiant acidity spirals with minerality as fine as ground glass to build a shimmering jetstream that slices through a finish of endless blue daylight. It is dashing from the outset, yet possesses decades of potential coiled into its graceful yet commanding folds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nTyson Seltzer - 98 Points \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Le Clos St Hilaire 1999
Blanc de Noirs
1999
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $897.75 (?)
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This sustainably farmed vineyard is ploughed by horses, and sheep graze here after harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is 100% vinified in the house's best old oak casks and aged for 15 years on its lees with no dosage. Made only in exceptional vintages, the 1999 follows on from the 1995, 1996 and 1998, and yields were tiny – just 6,750 bottles in 1999, all individually numbered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a very overt nose of the Clos' characteristic old-rose scent, along with orange blossom, ripe nectarine, toasted almonds and honeyed apricots. It's intense and concentrated on the palate, showing mature sous bois, nougat and spiced apple compote alongside balancing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated 100 points by Tyson Stelzer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo stand in this place and behold Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is a time-stopping experience that will stir the depths of your soul. Its twilight won’t fade for at least another 15 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yielding a minuscule 40–45hL\/hectare, less than one bottle per vine.\u003cbr\u003e- Zero dosage\u003cbr\u003e- Disgorged in June 2014\u003cbr\u003e- Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot?all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. Truffle, caviar or aged parmesan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T11:51:56+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-23T11:51:56+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["New Arrival","Prestige","Prestige Collection","Prestige Cuvee","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: Apricot","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Orange blossom","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toasted Almond","Vintage","Year: 1999","Zero Dosage"],"price":94500,"price_min":94500,"price_max":94500,"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":32291013525613,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLECART_SALMON_CLOS_1999","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Le Clos St Hilaire 1999","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":94500,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Clos-St-Hilaire-1998-emperor-champagne_1f4cb41c-29a4-424b-994a-94756e0c2453.jpg?v=1598513014","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_cc1c6382-1a5c-4893-9145-170757ffd474.jpg?v=1598513014"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Clos-St-Hilaire-1998-emperor-champagne_1f4cb41c-29a4-424b-994a-94756e0c2453.jpg?v=1598513014","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Billecart-Salmon-Clos-St-Hilaire-1999-emperor-champagne","id":6837227028589,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.795,"height":911,"width":724,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Clos-St-Hilaire-1998-emperor-champagne_1f4cb41c-29a4-424b-994a-94756e0c2453.jpg?v=1587617843"},"aspect_ratio":0.795,"height":911,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Billecart-Salmon-Clos-St-Hilaire-1998-emperor-champagne_1f4cb41c-29a4-424b-994a-94756e0c2453.jpg?v=1587617843","width":724},{"alt":null,"id":7745413087341,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"width":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_cc1c6382-1a5c-4893-9145-170757ffd474.jpg?v=1598513011"},"aspect_ratio":0.675,"height":1600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Lifestyle-Billecart-Salmon-estate_cc1c6382-1a5c-4893-9145-170757ffd474.jpg?v=1598513011","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One of the region's most fascinating wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 100% Pinot Noir Champagne made from a small, one hectare plot located on the property in Mareuil-sur-Ay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1999 is only the fourth release with just 3500–7500 bottles, only made in top vintages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos St-Hilaire 1999 is the walled 1ha vineyard behind the founders' house in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, where the tuffeau soil was planted in 1964 to Pinot Noir. This sustainably farmed vineyard is ploughed by horses, and sheep graze here after harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is 100% vinified in the house's best old oak casks and aged for 15 years on its lees with no dosage. Made only in exceptional vintages, the 1999 follows on from the 1995, 1996 and 1998, and yields were tiny – just 6,750 bottles in 1999, all individually numbered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blanc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a very overt nose of the Clos' characteristic old-rose scent, along with orange blossom, ripe nectarine, toasted almonds and honeyed apricots. It's intense and concentrated on the palate, showing mature sous bois, nougat and spiced apple compote alongside balancing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated 100 points by Tyson Stelzer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo stand in this place and behold Le Clos Saint-Hilaire is a time-stopping experience that will stir the depths of your soul. Its twilight won’t fade for at least another 15 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis special item comes from our private cellar. Please add 2 days to our delivery time frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Yielding a minuscule 40–45hL\/hectare, less than one bottle per vine.\u003cbr\u003e- Zero dosage\u003cbr\u003e- Disgorged in June 2014\u003cbr\u003e- Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot?all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (Pronounced beel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ are overseen by multiple generations of the family as well as chef winemaker Francois Domi. The house purposely ferments at a lower temperature elongating the ferment to weeks and not days as can be standard in champagne, which helps capture the pristine nature of the fruit. Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything spectacular. Truffle, caviar or aged parmesan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Vintage '08
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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It promises a subtle richness of flavours and an ageing potential worthy of a great vintage champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnical detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Aÿ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Chouilly and Vertus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing on lees: 9 years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Brut Dosage : 4 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial malolactic fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The mark of Billecart is made not by the heavy foot all of concentration, power and presence, but rather by the fairy touch of delicacy and crystal\/clear fidelity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. 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Every step of the wine making process at the house is artful, right down to the precision of the dosage which is unique for every disgorgement conducted in batches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 \/ 100 \"Categorically the finest Extra Brut ever conceived, this is a cuvée of laser line and immortal structure that rejoices in the lightning energy of 2008 and the exacting precision engineering that is Billecart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glowing, medium straw hue is a dazzling prelude to its scintillating purity and drive, cut with magnificent acid line and high-tensile chalk structure. The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eTYSON STELZER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96\/100 \"A stunningly pure nose with aromas of apples, pears, grapefruit, dried flowers and fresh bread dough, all intermingled. The palate has a super fresh, sleek and vibrant feel with elegance, length and precision. The finish is so long and so precise. A stunning Champagne. Drink or hold.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJAMES SUCKLING\u003c\/strong\u003e - SEPTEMBER 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at: 11-12°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2008 Magnum (1.5L)
Vintage
2008
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
Club Price $426.55 (?)
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The distinguished, north-east facing slopes of Verzy and Verzenay take a delightfully fragrant and pure lead, presenting white cherry and strawberry hull that ring out in clear peals like church bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge has done nothing to evolve its pitch-perfect high notes, lending just the most subtle nuance of fresh almond. A cuvée to age for another 20 years at least – and it will live effortlessly for 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sheer, breathtaking purity, monumental chalk minerality, endless longevity – not to mention ludicrous affordability – Extra Brut 2008 is one of the champagne buys of the decade.” \u003cstrong\u003eRated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with exceptional fish dishes, shellfish, the finest hams or a rich risotto. Serve at: 11-12°C\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2014
Red wine
2014
Aÿ
Club Price $331.55 (?)
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They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story-detail-txt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeal in red wine sauce. Beef filet with shallots and red wine sauce. Poultry and duck. Tomme from Savoie, Brie from Meaux.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 Jéroboam (3L)
Vintage
2007
Aÿ
Club Price $1,320.50 (?)
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Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 Magnum (1.5L)
Vintage
Aÿ
Club Price $707.75 (?)
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Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 with Gift Box
Vintage
Aÿ
Club Price $246.05 (?)
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Bollinger
Bollinger La Grande Année 1996
Vintage
1996
Aÿ
Club Price $845.50 (?)
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This is gorgeous, fresh, very typical of the Bollinger style, with a very long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Disgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed\/buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition towards the finish and great length. Outstanding Bollinger, one for the cellar if you can resist temptation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this wine with shellfish or richer fishes like a salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 1027px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-06-16T16:39:17+10:00","created_at":"2020-05-28T17:07:10+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["Base Year: 1996","gift guide","Mushrooms","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Cashew","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Malt Biscuit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Toasty","Varieties: Chardonnay","Varieties: Pinot noir","Vintage","Year: 1996"],"price":89000,"price_min":89000,"price_max":89000,"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":32677775573101,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLINGER-LGA-1996","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15158418473069,"product_id":4706669690989,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-06-16T16:44:57+10:00","updated_at":"2020-06-16T16:45:22+10:00","alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","variant_ids":[32677775573101]},"available":false,"name":"Bollinger La Grande Année 1996 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":89000,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3052853076326","featured_media":{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345929325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289933"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289922","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345929325,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-1996-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897","width":646},{"alt":"Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne","id":7329345962093,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Grande-Annee-Box-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1592289897","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination \"La Grande Année\" given to this champagne which, unlike the \"Special Cuvée\", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we think of it: an exceptional cuvée, with notes of orange west,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cashew nuts and mushrooms. A very nice crisp acidity and a very fine, tingling mousse alongside the rather expansive flavours that match the nose, although they are very firmly packaged in by the beautiful, laser-precision structure of the wine. This is gorgeous, fresh, very typical of the Bollinger style, with a very long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Disgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed\/buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition towards the finish and great length. Outstanding Bollinger, one for the cellar if you can resist temptation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this wine with shellfish or richer fishes like a salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 1027px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger R.D. 2004 Jeroboam (3L) with Gift Box
Vintage
2004
Aÿ
Club Price $2,265.75 (?)
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Please add 2 days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond in a special format (3L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- R.D. stands for Recently Disgorged and was created by Madame Lily Bollinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Extremely limited quantities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of 66% Pinot noir and 34% Chardonnay, this combines the rich, leesy Bollinger character with the flowery, lilting fragrance typical of the vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts aromas of red cherry, fresh pear and green citrus are accented by hints of almond butter and toasted bread, turning increasingly more savoury as it moves back on the palate, and there's an insistent note of chalk that persists on the finish, lasting as long as the fruit flavors do. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Liem - Like many 2004's, this is already showing well, feeling harmonious and accessible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is R.D. so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is the 25th vintage of R.D., which is always a vintage of La Grande Année that has been held back and given extended ageing on its lees in the Bollinger cellars. Its famous initials stand for Recently Disgorged and was the concept and creation of Madame Lily Bollinger, who launched the very first 1952 vintage in 1967. The company closely guards the amount of R.D. it makes from any given vintage. But both the vintages are rare and quantities are small.\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid gold colour. Smoky hints on the nose. Creamy texture, salty. Ripe, slightly honeyed aromas. Brioche and baked apple. Moderate intensity on the palate, but there is good persistence and a touch of savoury salinity on the finish. Lovely honeysuckle and cream on the length. Still a long way to go, but superbly open already. Seems softer in acidity than the 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Hemming MW - jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-10-15T16:38:32+11:00","created_at":"2019-10-15T15:50:18+11:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["gift guide","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pear","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Saffron","Taste: Saline","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toasted Almond","Taste: Toasted Brioche","Taste: Toasty","Vintage","Year: 2004"],"price":238595,"price_min":238595,"price_max":238595,"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":30708595589229,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLI_RD_04","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14725385519213,"product_id":4260157522029,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-30T13:12:59+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-30T13:20:05+10:00","alt":"BOLLINGER_RD_JERO_2004_GIFT_BOX_EMPEROR","width":1800,"height":2400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216805","variant_ids":[30708595589229]},"available":false,"name":"Bollinger R.D. 2004 Jeroboam (3L) with Gift Box - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":238595,"weight":8000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"BOLLINGER_RD_JERO_2004_GIFT_BOX_EMPEROR","id":6896059547757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":2400,"width":1800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216379"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216805"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216805","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"BOLLINGER_RD_JERO_2004_GIFT_BOX_EMPEROR","id":6896059547757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":2400,"width":1800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216379"},"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":2400,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage.jpg?v=1588216379","width":1800}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item comes from our private cellar. 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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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid gold colour. Smoky hints on the nose. Creamy texture, salty. Ripe, slightly honeyed aromas. Brioche and baked apple. Moderate intensity on the palate, but there is good persistence and a touch of savoury salinity on the finish. Lovely honeysuckle and cream on the length. Still a long way to go, but superbly open already. Seems softer in acidity than the 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Hemming MW - jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
Bollinger
Bollinger R.D. 2004 Magnum (1.5L) with Gift Box
Vintage
2004
Aÿ
Club Price $945.25 (?)
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Please add 2 days to our shipping timeframe.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond in a special format (1.5L).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- R.D. stands for Recently Disgorged and was created by Madame Lily Bollinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Extremely limited quantities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of 66% Pinot noir and 34% Chardonnay, this combines the rich, leesy Bollinger character with the flowery, lilting fragrance typical of the vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts aromas of red cherry, fresh pear and green citrus are accented by hints of almond butter and toasted bread, turning increasingly more savoury as it moves back on the palate, and there's an insistent note of chalk that persists on the finish, lasting as long as the fruit flavors do. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Liem - Like many 2004's, this is already showing well, feeling harmonious and accessible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is R.D. so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is the 25th vintage of R.D., which is always a vintage of La Grande Année that has been held back and given extended ageing on its lees in the Bollinger cellars. Its famous initials stand for Recently Disgorged and was the concept and creation of Madame Lily Bollinger, who launched the very first 1952 vintage in 1967. The company closely guards the amount of R.D. it makes from any given vintage. But both the vintages are rare and quantities are small.\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid gold colour. Smoky hints on the nose. Creamy texture, salty. Ripe, slightly honeyed aromas. Brioche and baked apple. Moderate intensity on the palate, but there is good persistence and a touch of savoury salinity on the finish. Lovely honeysuckle and cream on the length. Still a long way to go, but superbly open already. Seems softer in acidity than the 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18+ points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Hemming MW - jancisrobinson.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-30T11:52:12+10:00","created_at":"2020-04-30T13:21:42+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["gift guide","Rare","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Rare Cuvee","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pear","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Saffron","Taste: Saline","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toasted Almond","Taste: Toasted Brioche","Taste: Toasty","Vintage","Year: 2004"],"price":99500,"price_min":99500,"price_max":99500,"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":32344655036525,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLINGER_RD_04_MAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14725414879341,"product_id":4599717396589,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-04-30T13:21:43+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-30T13:22:09+10:00","alt":"BOLLINGER_RD_MAG_2004_GIFT_BOX_EMPEROR","width":1800,"height":2400,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage_5da1b412-bc52-4f2c-80fb-002b720c6bd5.jpg?v=1588216929","variant_ids":[32344655036525]},"available":false,"name":"Bollinger R.D. 2004 Magnum (1.5L) with Gift Box - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":99500,"weight":2500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3052853082471","featured_media":{"alt":"BOLLINGER_RD_MAG_2004_GIFT_BOX_EMPEROR","id":6896088940653,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.75,"height":2400,"width":1800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage_5da1b412-bc52-4f2c-80fb-002b720c6bd5.jpg?v=1588216904"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage_5da1b412-bc52-4f2c-80fb-002b720c6bd5.jpg?v=1588216929"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/BollingerR.D.2004magnum_boximage_5da1b412-bc52-4f2c-80fb-002b720c6bd5.jpg?v=1588216929","options":