Vintage
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.
Hatt et Soner
Hatt et Soner 'Quattuor' Grand Brut Cuvée
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
2012
Bergères-les-Vertus
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Club Price $113.05 (?)
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An exciting house to watch and brand new in Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATT et SÖNER is a champagne house located in the Côte des Blancs and is the first Swedish-owned champagne house. The history of the house dates back to 1865 when the Vallois family planted it’s first vines. Around the same time, the Ruscon family (from Sweden) were entranced into the wine trade, however it was not until 1982 that the two families came together. It wasn't until almost 30 years later that the Vallois family, Ruscon family, and two other Swedish families decided to create a new maison with a new vision and so \u003c\/span\u003eHATT et SÖNER was born. The word Hatt is Swedish for 'Hat' and Söner for 'Sons'. In the 19th century, The Ruscon family owned hat factories which supplied to fashion houses in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATT et SÖNER uses only chardonnay derived from both grand and premier cru vineyards located in Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Vertus and Bergères-les-Vertus. Chardonnay brings finesse, elegance and freshness to champagne and the terroir of chalk and mineral reflect so perfectly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe HATT et SÖNER range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the wines are vintage with the majority not going through malolactic fermentation. These are wines that can be stashed away in your cellar for at least 10-15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe served this champagne with a dish prepared by Urbane Head Chef Josh Raine - seared scallops with broccoli, avocado and crispy shallot with lime and coconut dressing. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T10:52:30+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T10:54:57+10:00","vendor":"Hatt et Soner","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","gift guide","Region","Region: Bergères-les-Vertus","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Juicy","Taste: No Malolactic Fermentation","Taste: Orange","Taste: Yellow Plum","Vintage","Year: 2012"],"price":11999,"price_min":11999,"price_max":11999,"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":737135001628,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HATT_SONER_12_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753641214061,"product_id":63483805724,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:35:36+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:35:36+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hatt-et-Soner-Quattuor-Grande-Cuvee-Blanc-De-Blancs-2012-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558136","variant_ids":[737135001628]},"available":false,"name":"Hatt et Soner 'Quattuor' Grand Brut Cuvée - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hatt-et-Soner-Quattuor-Grande-Cuvee-Blanc-De-Blancs-2012-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558136"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Hatt-et-Soner-Quattuor-Grande-Cuvee-Blanc-De-Blancs-2012-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1532558136","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLifted citrus, some chalkiness and yellow plum with some florals on the nose. Palate is clean, juicy acids with fresh orange citrus flesh and bright acid profile. We like the selection of fruit from the 10 different vineyard parcels, it gives character and sets an easy-going style of blanc de blancs. A great example and one worth seeking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn important note about this house is that they only make vintage champagne of which only two other champagne houses; Salon and Dom Perignon make wine in this way. An exciting house to watch and brand new in Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATT et SÖNER is a champagne house located in the Côte des Blancs and is the first Swedish-owned champagne house. The history of the house dates back to 1865 when the Vallois family planted it’s first vines. Around the same time, the Ruscon family (from Sweden) were entranced into the wine trade, however it was not until 1982 that the two families came together. It wasn't until almost 30 years later that the Vallois family, Ruscon family, and two other Swedish families decided to create a new maison with a new vision and so \u003c\/span\u003eHATT et SÖNER was born. The word Hatt is Swedish for 'Hat' and Söner for 'Sons'. In the 19th century, The Ruscon family owned hat factories which supplied to fashion houses in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHATT et SÖNER uses only chardonnay derived from both grand and premier cru vineyards located in Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Vertus and Bergères-les-Vertus. Chardonnay brings finesse, elegance and freshness to champagne and the terroir of chalk and mineral reflect so perfectly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe HATT et SÖNER range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the wines are vintage with the majority not going through malolactic fermentation. These are wines that can be stashed away in your cellar for at least 10-15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe served this champagne with a dish prepared by Urbane Head Chef Josh Raine - seared scallops with broccoli, avocado and crispy shallot with lime and coconut dressing. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal '02
Prestige
2002
Reims
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Club Price $664.05 (?)
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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":"2018-09-26T14:50:04+10:00","created_at":"2018-09-26T12:50:11+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Brut","Grand Cru","Grande Marque","New Arrival","Over $200","Pinot Noir dominant","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Gingernut biscuits","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Peach","Taste: Star Anise","Taste: Texture","Taste: Vanilla","Vintage","Year: 2002"],"price":69999,"price_min":69999,"price_max":69999,"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":13477162057837,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_CRISTAL_2002","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4081569431661,"product_id":1468598157421,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-26T14:31:38+10:00","updated_at":"2018-09-26T14:33:58+10:00","alt":null,"width":816,"height":1225,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Cristal-2002-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537936438","variant_ids":[13477162057837]},"available":false,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal '02 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":69999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Cristal-2002-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537936438"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Cristal-2002-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537936438","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoederer’s 2002 Cristal is still in its infant, fresh stage. 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Anticipated maturity: 2010-2032. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"All the exceptional characteristics of the 2002 vintage have literally been captured in this 2002 Cristal, which is generous and lush, revealing perfect balance between concentration and finesse, freshness and vinosity, \u003cbr\u003eintensity and refinement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\"\u003e— Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Cellar Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay; a pool of 50 hectares of vines averaging 42 years of age on the most chalky mid-slopes, yielding 50% less than the appellation; 60% biodynamic vineyards, with a goal of 100% by 2020; 16% fermented in 60-hL casks with bâtonnage for power, vinosity and a touch of spice and vanilla complexity; no malolactic fermentation; 8.5g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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"}
Chevreux-Bournazel
Chevreux-Bournazel La Parcelle '13
Extra Brut
2013
Connigis
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Club Price $155.80 (?)
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This is a great gift for a champagne connoisseur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the smallest the vineyard in the region, but such a wonderful producer. This minuscule single plot of pinot meunier is situated on a challenging 45 degree slope with a fortunate south facing aspect. The owners Julien and Stephanie produce a tiny 4 barrels of delightful biodynamic, 100% pinot meunier wine as well as a few bottles of Ratafia. We are incredibly privileged to have a small allocation of this rare stock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would pair this with a warm mushroom tart with light goats cheese whilst soaking in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T10:56:15+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-23T17:19:03+11:00","vendor":"Chevreux-Bournazel","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["Grower","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Connigis","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Spice","Taste: Textured","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Vintage","Year: 2013"],"price":16499,"price_min":16499,"price_max":16499,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":0,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":4105060352028,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_BOURN2013-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588295397485,"product_id":296052391964,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:15:11+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:15:36+10:00","alt":"Chevreux Bournazel La Parcelle 2013 Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-la-parcelle-2013-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525486536","variant_ids":[4105060352028]},"available":true,"name":"Chevreux-Bournazel La Parcelle '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16499,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-la-parcelle-2013-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525486536"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/chevreux-bournazel-la-parcelle-2013-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525486536","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eAn amazingly rare cuvee from a single parcel in a small village called Connigis which based on very steep slopes. Pinot meunier plays the leading role here and is doing an excellent job at that. This is farmed biodynamically, fermented in oak with minimal filtration and has no malolactic fermentation. Expect rich layers of nougat, toasted spice, yellow plum fruit and a warmth. Bold mouthfeel, textured and layered with some of that warm spice coming through all the way to the finish. There is a creamy quality which is unusual for non-malo or no dosage. Meunier strikes again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a tiny 4 barrels of this full bodied biodynamic gem produced each year with the number of every bottle out of 650 hand written on the back. Emperor is fortunate to have a small allocation of this minuscule production. This is a great gift for a champagne connoisseur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the smallest the vineyard in the region, but such a wonderful producer. This minuscule single plot of pinot meunier is situated on a challenging 45 degree slope with a fortunate south facing aspect. The owners Julien and Stephanie produce a tiny 4 barrels of delightful biodynamic, 100% pinot meunier wine as well as a few bottles of Ratafia. We are incredibly privileged to have a small allocation of this rare stock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would pair this with a warm mushroom tart with light goats cheese whilst soaking in the sun.\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","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","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","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":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":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":"2018-05-05T17:15:35+10:00","alt":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504535","variant_ids":[740410261532]},"available":true,"name":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '07 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504535"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/philipponnat-cuvee-1522-grand-cru-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525504535","options":["Please Select"],"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. 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"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard La Grande Recolte '06
Vintage
2006
Bouzy
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Club Price $136.80 (?)
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Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay grapes, blending pinot noir oriented champagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties. \u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"FicheVin\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs suggested by the house, this goes with many types of foods due to its richer and well-structured nature... fresh lobster, seared scallops or a simple slice of aged Comté cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Etiquette\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Etiquette\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T11:23:03+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T11:24:30+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Vintage","tags":["Grower","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Aged 9 Years on Lees","Taste: Blood Orange","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Rich","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":14499,"price_min":14499,"price_max":14499,"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":1020087894044,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_GRAND_06_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588542697581,"product_id":105070624796,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:59:25+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:59:38+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard La Grande Recolte 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-la-grande-recolte-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503578","variant_ids":[1020087894044]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Paillard La Grande Recolte '06 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14499,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-la-grande-recolte-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503578"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-la-grande-recolte-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503578","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"A vintage champagne is the ultimate champagne in expressing richness and complexity. This is a 50:50 split of pinot and chardonnay coming from some of the oldest family parcels. The colour is golden and the palate offers very refined aromas of red berries, blood orange and chalky minerality. The bubbles are fine, creamy and sensuous. Drink now. Extra brut – 2.6 grams per litre of dosage so extra brut.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay grapes, blending pinot noir oriented champagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties. \u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"FicheVin\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs suggested by the house, this goes with many types of foods due to its richer and well-structured nature... fresh lobster, seared scallops or a simple slice of aged Comté cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Etiquette\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Etiquette\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}
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. 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","published_at":"2018-02-16T10:47:35+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-16T10:27:12+11:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Prestige","tags":["Prestige Collection","Region: Epernay","Taste: Almond","Taste: Fig","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nutmeg","Taste: Pear","Taste: Plum","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Rosé","Taste: SIlky","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":36999,"price_min":36999,"price_max":36999,"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":7759288008732,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_WINSTON_06","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586819035245,"product_id":648472068124,"position":2,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:28:54+10:00","updated_at":"2018-10-10T09:51:16+11:00","alt":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Vintage 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1539125476","variant_ids":[7759288008732]},"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut '06 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":36999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-cuvee-winston-churchill-2006-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1539125476","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-sir-winston-churchill-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1539125476"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-cuvee-winston-churchill-2006-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1539125476","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The blend of Sir Winston Churchill is a closely guarded secret. I ask d’Harcourt every time we taste a new vintage. ‘I have not been drunk enough yet to tell you!’ he replies. I’ll keep working on it. Elusive details aside, Sir Winston steps up with a characterful presence in the powerful 2006 season, with pinot noir commanding\u003cbr\u003e a confident lead in spicy fig, mirabelle plum and red apple fruit, intricately toned by the bright lemon, grapefruit and crunchy pear of chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith time in the glass, a gorgeous presence of red cherry fruit rises and sweeps in a captivating display of youthful fruit integrity. 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"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Grand Cru '04
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
2004
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
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Club Price $170.05 (?)
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Nonetheless, it upholds the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy, soft and textural signature of the style, energised by nicely poised acidity and a softly rumbling undercurrent of grand cru minerality.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSea bass tartare with cucumber, avocado served with parsnip pureé and shaved radish. Served at the Billecart-Salmon Maison by a Private Chef. June 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-06T12:38:05+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T12:40:47+10:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","750ml","Blanc de blancs","Grand Cru","Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Taste: 50% Reserve Wines","Taste: Blanc de blancs","Taste: Butter","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Earthy","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Partial malo","Taste: Patisserie","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Vintage","Year: 2004"],"price":17900,"price_min":17900,"price_max":17900,"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":652651692060,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_GC_2004_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588852027501,"product_id":59751104540,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:53:54+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:54:22+10:00","alt":"Billecart-Salmon Grand Cru '04 Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2004-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517662","variant_ids":[652651692060]},"available":false,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Grand Cru '04 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":17900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2004-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517662"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2004-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525517662","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A blend of Avize for structure, Cramant for florals, Chouilly for depth and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for definition; 50% reserves from 2010, 2009 and 2008; partial malo-lactic fermentation; 6g\/L dosage; DIAM closure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a compelling result for the 2011 base year, bolstered in no small part by 50% reserves (twice the usual level), which build layers of pâtisserie, butter and nougat, though don’t quite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ego all the way to countering the dry, earthy finish that marks 2011. Nonetheless, it upholds the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy, soft and textural signature of the style, energised by nicely poised acidity and a softly rumbling undercurrent of grand cru minerality.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSea bass tartare with cucumber, avocado served with parsnip pureé and shaved radish. Served at the Billecart-Salmon Maison by a Private Chef. June 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Philipponnat
Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '08 Extra Brut | Try the 2007 instead
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":"2018-08-17T15:26:47+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","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":"2018-08-29T16:29:14+10:00","alt":null,"width":656,"height":990,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1535524154","variant_ids":[13023114100845]},"available":false,"name":"Philipponnat Cuvée 1522 Grand Cru Vintage '08 Extra Brut | Try the 2007 instead - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1535524154"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Philipponnat-cuvee-1522-vintage-2008-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1535524154","options":["Please Select"],"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"}
Nicolas Feuillatte
Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Vintage 2006
Vintage
2006
Chouilly
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Club Price $312.55 (?)
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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","Rare Collection","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":32999,"price_min":32999,"price_max":32999,"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":32999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"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:"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\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"}
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008
Vintage Rosé
Reims
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Club Price $122.55 (?)
{"id":296336883740,"title":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","handle":"veuve-clicquot-rose-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy \u0026amp; Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T16:40:38+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-23T19:44:29+11:00","vendor":"Veuve Clicquot","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Brut","Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Rosé","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Lees","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Sage","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Tannin","Taste: Tomato","valentine","Vintage","Vintage: 2008"],"price":12999,"price_min":12999,"price_max":12999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":4108560891932,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"V_CLICQ_VIN08RSE201","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588321251437,"product_id":296336883740,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T12:52:26+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T12:53:16+10:00","alt":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","variant_ids":[4108560891932]},"available":true,"name":"Veuve Clicquot Rosé Vintage 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12999,"weight":1670,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv-champagne-540x1080.jpg?v=1525488796","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eIt’s in Clicquot’s red wine facilities that I’ve encountered some of the most transcendental red wines in all of Champagne, but as they’re reserved exclusively as rosé blending components, I’ve wished there were some way for the world to experience these enthralling wines. It took a vintage of the beguiling transparency of 2008 to provide the window. Two years after release, it has evolved to a subtly copper shade of salmon, its primary red cherry and red apple fruit and rose petals morphing into a spectrum of spice, tomato, sage and toasted brioche. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright 2008 acidity and fine, salty chalk mineral structure hold strong amidst the body and presence of pinot noir from some of Champagne’s finest crus. The true mastery of red winemaking in Champagne is tannin texture, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis wine is a case study in how it’s done: so subtly that it does nothing to interrupt the profound chalk minerality of an elegant season, yet simultaneously furnishes the understated grip that promises enduring potential. Charged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby a lightning bolt of brilliant acidity, the signature of this classic season, this is a vintage for the long haul\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy \u0026amp; Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is far too impressive to be pairing with dessert despite the lovely notes of red cherry and rose. The spectrum of this rosé is more savoury which would stand up exceptionally well to game. Find a good poultry store and order some quail. Roast the bird with raisons, chestnuts, sage and spice. This will make a wonderful meal. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer Cristal '09
Prestige
2009
Reims
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Club Price $350.55 (?)
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He has given it the lowest dosage of any Cristal ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a generous and creamy cuvée, true to its dry, hot, sunny and ripe vintage. It leads out succulent and complex, with juicy peach and apple fruit, even hints of pineapple, and the complexity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage in fresh, spicy ginger, honey biscuits and nougat. Subtle gun-flint reduction brings complexity, while respecting the purity of its fruit. It changes up a gear on the finish, gaining velocity and energy from the tension of malic acidity and the pronounced texture of grapefruit pith that embodies a seamless accord between fine, salt chalk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminerality, the mouthfeel of lees age and subtle phenolic bitterness. These elements all settle comfortably into place in balance and harmony, albeit disparate at this youthful age. As ever with Cristal, all it asks for is time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary of the wine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay; a pool of 50 hectares of vines averaging 42 years of age on the most chalky mid-slopes, yielding 50% less than the appellation; 60% biodynamic vineyards, with a goal of 100% by 2020; 16% fermented in 60-hL casks with bâtonnage for power, vinosity and a touch of spice and vanilla complexity; no malolactic fermentation; 8.5g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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":"2017-09-08T13:03:26+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:04:40+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Prestige","tags":["Brut","Grand Cru","Grande Marque","Over $200","Pinot Noir dominant","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Gingernut biscuits","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Peach","Taste: Pineapple","Taste: Star Anise","Taste: Vanilla","Vintage","Year: 2009"],"price":36999,"price_min":36999,"price_max":36999,"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":739360178204,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_CRISTAL_09_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588598370413,"product_id":63632080924,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T17:33:23+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-31T11:42:41+10:00","alt":"Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne 2009","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1533001361","variant_ids":[739360178204]},"available":false,"name":"Louis Roederer Cristal '09 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":36999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1533001361"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1533001361","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe secret of Cristal is that it’s built to age, and its reductive style screams out for some years of post- disgorgement to truly blossom. For its price and reputation, Cristal is a relatively early release in the world of prestige cuvées, though Lécaillon points out that 30 years ago it enjoyed only 3 years on lees, when he joined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe company 20 years ago it only had 4, and now it has 6 or 7. Notwithstanding, Cristal is the first 2009 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprestige cuvée to hit the streets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLécaillon describes 2009 as a ‘tutti-fruity year’, yet holding its freshness, luminous and bright. He has given it the lowest dosage of any Cristal ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a generous and creamy cuvée, true to its dry, hot, sunny and ripe vintage. It leads out succulent and complex, with juicy peach and apple fruit, even hints of pineapple, and the complexity of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eage in fresh, spicy ginger, honey biscuits and nougat. Subtle gun-flint reduction brings complexity, while respecting the purity of its fruit. It changes up a gear on the finish, gaining velocity and energy from the tension of malic acidity and the pronounced texture of grapefruit pith that embodies a seamless accord between fine, salt chalk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminerality, the mouthfeel of lees age and subtle phenolic bitterness. These elements all settle comfortably into place in balance and harmony, albeit disparate at this youthful age. As ever with Cristal, all it asks for is time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary of the wine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay; a pool of 50 hectares of vines averaging 42 years of age on the most chalky mid-slopes, yielding 50% less than the appellation; 60% biodynamic vineyards, with a goal of 100% by 2020; 16% fermented in 60-hL casks with bâtonnage for power, vinosity and a touch of spice and vanilla complexity; no malolactic fermentation; 8.5g\/L dosage; typically 150,000–300,000 bottles\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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"}
Taittinger
Taittinger Comtes des Champagne '06
Prestige
2006
Reims
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Club Price $312.55 (?)
{"id":57863012380,"title":"Taittinger Comtes des Champagne '06","handle":"taittinger-comtes-des-champagne-vintage-2006","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light pale yellow in colour with a very fine, light bead filling the edge of the rim. The nose presents a delicate tangerine-orange like character which opens up to richer notes of escargot pastry and candied lemon. The palate is gentle yet energetic, displaying a chalky mineral structure with rich fruit and generous mouthfeel. A distinctive yellow grapefruit\/citrus oil rises from the pool of minerals and brings with it a trail of delicate cooking spice and toasted coconut, thanks to a small percentage (6%) of barrel-ageing for up to 5 months. What is true about this wine is that it is just coming into its stride and would be quite content in the cellar for 10 years or more under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 represents the first vintage made under family management, following the buyback of the Champagne Taittinger brand by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger. \"Comtes is the Soul of Taittinger... it's an extraordinary wine whose reputation was built by my ancestors. It's devine; it's magic; it's a glorious wine.\" Pierre-Emmanuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested serving temperature for this wine and other vintage wines would be around 10-12 degrees Celsius. You will also discover more of the wine by doing this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, ethereal and mineral with lemon curd and biscuity notes. Heaven. We love this champagne with a seafood risotto and a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkling of parmesan to finish! \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T22:26:19+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T22:39:59+10:00","vendor":"Taittinger","type":"Prestige","tags":["Blanc de blancs","Cotes des blancs","Grand Cru","Over $200","Prestige Collection","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Coconut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Spice","Taste: Vanilla","Varieties: Chardonnay","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":32999,"price_min":32999,"price_max":32999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":38900,"compare_at_price_min":38900,"compare_at_price_max":38900,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":594387402780,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"TAIT_COMTES_06","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589005250669,"product_id":57863012380,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T22:52:45+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T22:54:08+10:00","alt":"Taittinger Comtes des Champagne Prestige Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/taittinger-comtes-des-champagne-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524848","variant_ids":[594387402780]},"available":false,"name":"Taittinger Comtes des Champagne '06 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":32999,"weight":1670,"compare_at_price":38900,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/taittinger-comtes-des-champagne-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524848"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/taittinger-comtes-des-champagne-vintage-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525524848","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA light pale yellow in colour with a very fine, light bead filling the edge of the rim. The nose presents a delicate tangerine-orange like character which opens up to richer notes of escargot pastry and candied lemon. The palate is gentle yet energetic, displaying a chalky mineral structure with rich fruit and generous mouthfeel. A distinctive yellow grapefruit\/citrus oil rises from the pool of minerals and brings with it a trail of delicate cooking spice and toasted coconut, thanks to a small percentage (6%) of barrel-ageing for up to 5 months. What is true about this wine is that it is just coming into its stride and would be quite content in the cellar for 10 years or more under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 represents the first vintage made under family management, following the buyback of the Champagne Taittinger brand by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger. \"Comtes is the Soul of Taittinger... it's an extraordinary wine whose reputation was built by my ancestors. It's devine; it's magic; it's a glorious wine.\" Pierre-Emmanuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested serving temperature for this wine and other vintage wines would be around 10-12 degrees Celsius. You will also discover more of the wine by doing this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Taittinger is one of France's most celebrated champagne houses. As the epitome of French sophistication, style and grace, Champagne Taittinger celebrates the pleasures of life, believing that special moments are best enjoyed with fine champagne and great company. Revered by critics the world over and recognised as the champagne connoisseurs, Champagne Taittinger is renowned for creating wines of unmatched delicacy, elegance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, ethereal and mineral with lemon curd and biscuity notes. Heaven. We love this champagne with a seafood risotto and a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkling of parmesan to finish! \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs '09 Brut
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
2009
Epernay
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Club Price $160.55 (?)
{"id":105225256988,"title":"Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs '09 Brut","handle":"pol-roger-brut-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eFor a house once led by pinot noir, Pol Roger is increasingly focusing on chardonnay in its vintage wines, and recent vintages of its Blanc de Blancs demonstrate why. The power and precision of the grand crus of the northern Côte des Blancs coalesce in the rich 2009 harvest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto produce a beautifully refined blanc de blancs that captures the finesse and fragrant delicacy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pol Roger. Dainty lemon and grapefruit lead out, backed by the understated succulence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof white peach and the crunch of nashi pear in a long-lingering palate of bright acid line and frothing salt minerality. Almost a decade of lees age has begun to build a creamy texture and lingering, understated complexity of nutmeg, almond nougat and honey. It propagates with great persistence, sustained by the bright acidity of Pol Roger, even in such a warm vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA triumph of the season, and the vintage to drink over the next five years as we eagerly await the awakening of the sublime 2008\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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. Decadent but not too fussy! \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:26:49+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:29:07+10:00","vendor":"Pol Roger","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["$100-200","Blanc de blancs","Cotes des blancs","Edited For You","gift guide","Region: Epernay","Taste: Almond","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nashi Pear","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Salty","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: White Peach","Vintage","Year: 2009"],"price":16999,"price_min":16999,"price_max":16999,"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":1021267443740,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_BDB_VINT09_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588483125357,"product_id":105225256988,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:17:40+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:20:21+10:00","alt":"Pol Roger Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2009 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501221","variant_ids":[1021267443740]},"available":true,"name":"Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs '09 Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":16999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501221"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-roger-brut-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2009-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501221","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eFor a house once led by pinot noir, Pol Roger is increasingly focusing on chardonnay in its vintage wines, and recent vintages of its Blanc de Blancs demonstrate why. The power and precision of the grand crus of the northern Côte des Blancs coalesce in the rich 2009 harvest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto produce a beautifully refined blanc de blancs that captures the finesse and fragrant delicacy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Pol Roger. Dainty lemon and grapefruit lead out, backed by the understated succulence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof white peach and the crunch of nashi pear in a long-lingering palate of bright acid line and frothing salt minerality. Almost a decade of lees age has begun to build a creamy texture and lingering, understated complexity of nutmeg, almond nougat and honey. It propagates with great persistence, sustained by the bright acidity of Pol Roger, even in such a warm vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA triumph of the season, and the vintage to drink over the next five years as we eagerly await the awakening of the sublime 2008\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\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. Decadent but not too fussy! \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Henriot
Henriot Brut Rosé Vintage 2008
Vintage Rosé
2008
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
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Club Price $179.55 (?)
{"id":63492161564,"title":"Henriot Brut Rosé Vintage 2008","handle":"henriot-brut-rose-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing from the excellent 2008 vintage, quantities are in limited supply. This is 55% chardonnay coming from Avize and Chouilly, and 45% pinot noir sourced from Mailly, Verzy, Mutigny and Mareuil. All are 100% grand cru vineyards. Less than 10% of pinot noir red wine addition and reserves sit between 20-30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are notes of baked strawberry and warm pastry on the nose. Smoky red fruits flow on to the palate with a delicious exchange of tannin and minerality. The acid profile moves across the tongue with some pomegranate sweetness and crunch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes on the vintage: 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\u003c\/blockquote\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\u003eThere is some spicy, smoky complexity in this rosé with great structure all the way through. From speaking with winemaker, Laurent Fresnet, he suggested wok caramelised langoustine tails with creole rice, seasoned with paprika and pepper. Or try sticky pork buns and a selection of dim sum. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T11:01:06+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T11:02:15+10:00","vendor":"Henriot","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["$100-200","Brut Rosé","gift guide","Region: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger","Taste: Baked Strawberry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pomegranate","Taste: Smoky","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Warm Pastry","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":18999,"price_min":18999,"price_max":18999,"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":737247592476,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HENRIOT_ROSE_08_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Henriot Brut Rosé Vintage 2008 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/henriot-brut-rose-vintage-2008-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525512462"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/henriot-brut-rose-vintage-2008-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525512462","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eComing from the excellent 2008 vintage, quantities are in limited supply. This is 55% chardonnay coming from Avize and Chouilly, and 45% pinot noir sourced from Mailly, Verzy, Mutigny and Mareuil. All are 100% grand cru vineyards. Less than 10% of pinot noir red wine addition and reserves sit between 20-30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are notes of baked strawberry and warm pastry on the nose. Smoky red fruits flow on to the palate with a delicious exchange of tannin and minerality. The acid profile moves across the tongue with some pomegranate sweetness and crunch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes on the vintage: 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\u003c\/blockquote\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\u003eThere is some spicy, smoky complexity in this rosé with great structure all the way through. From speaking with winemaker, Laurent Fresnet, he suggested wok caramelised langoustine tails with creole rice, seasoned with paprika and pepper. Or try sticky pork buns and a selection of dim sum. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charlot-Tanneux
Charlot-Tanneaux Cuvée Micheline '08
Vintage
2008
Mardeuil
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Club Price $113.05 (?)
{"id":1295619260525,"title":"Charlot-Tanneaux Cuvée Micheline '08","handle":"charlot-tanneux-cuvee-micheline-champagne-vintage-2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne thats packed with texture and flavour then you are in the right place. There are layers of citrus peel, pear, biscuit and toasty notes reveal themselves. There is also a mineral spark that invites itself with time and air in the glass. What a stunner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosage is Extra Brut level and sits at 6 g\/l. It tastes drier, but as this is unfined and unfiltered which is a natural approach to winemaking this keeps more of the flavour and mouthfeel. The fruit is a blend of 70% chardonnay with the rest pinot noir all sourced from his parcel in Pierry which contains clay and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing aged under cork there is plenty of development and dimension to keep you looking for more flavour clues. The absence of malolactic fermentation keeps this wine tight and fresh right to the finish. An excellent example of a youthful and exciting 2008 vintage from a truly knowledgeable and creative grower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 850 bottles made. Grab some while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlot took over his family domaine in 2001. His 4 hectares of vineyards are located in and around the village of Mardeuil, just west of Epernay. The majority of his holdings are planted to Pinot Meunier, though he also has some beautifully situated parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which he often vinifies separately. Obviously, everything is worked laboriously by hand, including the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellars, the grapes are pressed and fermented in used oak barrels with indigenous yeasts. Bottling occurs without fining and filtration, and malolactic fermentation is inhibited to provide additional freshness and delineation. Like many of today’s more progressive Champenois, he prefers to keep dosage levels extremely low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production is a mere 2500 cases per year, which he sells under two different – though closely related - domaine names. Champagne Charlot-Tanneux are his ‘entry-level’ wines which he makes from a blend of his many parcels; and Champagne Vincent Charlot which are his “Cuvées Parcellaires” (or single-parcel) wines that are produced only in the best vintages and in very small quantities. - Polaner Selections NYC \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-12T18:34:36+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-12T12:25:34+10:00","vendor":"Charlot-Tanneux","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","Biodynamic","Blanc de blancs","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Mardeuil","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Orchard fruit","Taste: Organic","Taste: Pear","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasted Brioche","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":11900,"price_min":11900,"price_max":11900,"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":12095831572589,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"CHAR_TANN_MICHELINE_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3659993350253,"product_id":1295619260525,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-06T16:44:59+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-06T16:44:59+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charlot-Tanneux-Cuvee-Micheline-2008-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530859499","variant_ids":[12095831572589]},"available":false,"name":"Charlot-Tanneaux Cuvée Micheline '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charlot-Tanneux-Cuvee-Micheline-2008-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530859499"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Charlot-Tanneux-Cuvee-Micheline-2008-Champagne-Emperor.jpg?v=1530859499","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are into champagne thats packed with texture and flavour then you are in the right place. There are layers of citrus peel, pear, biscuit and toasty notes reveal themselves. There is also a mineral spark that invites itself with time and air in the glass. What a stunner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosage is Extra Brut level and sits at 6 g\/l. It tastes drier, but as this is unfined and unfiltered which is a natural approach to winemaking this keeps more of the flavour and mouthfeel. The fruit is a blend of 70% chardonnay with the rest pinot noir all sourced from his parcel in Pierry which contains clay and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing aged under cork there is plenty of development and dimension to keep you looking for more flavour clues. The absence of malolactic fermentation keeps this wine tight and fresh right to the finish. An excellent example of a youthful and exciting 2008 vintage from a truly knowledgeable and creative grower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 850 bottles made. Grab some while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharlot took over his family domaine in 2001. His 4 hectares of vineyards are located in and around the village of Mardeuil, just west of Epernay. The majority of his holdings are planted to Pinot Meunier, though he also has some beautifully situated parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which he often vinifies separately. Obviously, everything is worked laboriously by hand, including the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellars, the grapes are pressed and fermented in used oak barrels with indigenous yeasts. Bottling occurs without fining and filtration, and malolactic fermentation is inhibited to provide additional freshness and delineation. Like many of today’s more progressive Champenois, he prefers to keep dosage levels extremely low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production is a mere 2500 cases per year, which he sells under two different – though closely related - domaine names. Champagne Charlot-Tanneux are his ‘entry-level’ wines which he makes from a blend of his many parcels; and Champagne Vincent Charlot which are his “Cuvées Parcellaires” (or single-parcel) wines that are produced only in the best vintages and in very small quantities. - Polaner Selections NYC \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Billecart-Salmon
Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon '06
Vintage Rosé
2006
Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ
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Club Price $474.05 (?)
{"id":648486486044,"title":"Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon '06","handle":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 34\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The tightrope balance of long-aged rosé is one of Champagne’s most challenging arts, and the restrained style of Billecart is attering in the generous presence of the 2006 season. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrawberry and red cherry fruits have evolved to a toasty place of dark chocolate and coffee, though upholding the poise and definition of the house, thanks to a fine, long-lingering, beautifully focused acid line and the ever-present texture of fine, strong, mouth-filling chalk minerality. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCôte des Blancs chardonnay confidently tones the presence of pinot noir. It holds with persistence and confidence, albeit developing faster, without the vibrancy and delicacy of the mesmerising 2002 before it. (No 2004 was made, since the red wine was not deemed to be of sufficient standard.)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of distinction requires the same for food. The Maison did suggest Bresse Chicken \"The Best Chicken in France\". These are corn-fed and have wonderful flavour. Partner this up with some Morel Mushrooms and Tarragon in a lightly creamy sauce and you are on your way to a food pairing heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-19T09:47:27+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-16T10:51:27+11:00","vendor":"Billecart-Salmon","type":"Vintage Rosé","tags":["Rare Collection","Rare Collections","Region: Mareuil-Sur-Aÿ","Rosé","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Coffee","Taste: Dark Chocolate","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Textural","Taste: Toasty","Vintage","Year: 2006"],"price":49999,"price_min":49999,"price_max":49999,"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":7759396012060,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BILLE_ELISA_ROSE_2006_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586816675949,"product_id":648486486044,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:26:42+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T19:26:52+10:00","alt":"Billecart Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2006 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426012","variant_ids":[7759396012060]},"available":true,"name":"Billecart-Salmon Elizabeth Salmon '06 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":49999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426012"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-salmon-rose-2006-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426012","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 34\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The tightrope balance of long-aged rosé is one of Champagne’s most challenging arts, and the restrained style of Billecart is attering in the generous presence of the 2006 season. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrawberry and red cherry fruits have evolved to a toasty place of dark chocolate and coffee, though upholding the poise and definition of the house, thanks to a fine, long-lingering, beautifully focused acid line and the ever-present texture of fine, strong, mouth-filling chalk minerality. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCôte des Blancs chardonnay confidently tones the presence of pinot noir. It holds with persistence and confidence, albeit developing faster, without the vibrancy and delicacy of the mesmerising 2002 before it. (No 2004 was made, since the red wine was not deemed to be of sufficient standard.)\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne of the leading families of Champagne, this medium sized, high quality domain is one to be admired. Billecart-Salmon (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebeel-kahr sahl-moh) have a fresh, clean and elegant style. They champion the use of the meunier grape which is often a added to other cuvees without fanfare in other houses. The absolutely pristine wine making facilities located in Mareuil-Sur-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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of distinction requires the same for food. The Maison did suggest Bresse Chicken \"The Best Chicken in France\". These are corn-fed and have wonderful flavour. Partner this up with some Morel Mushrooms and Tarragon in a lightly creamy sauce and you are on your way to a food pairing heaven. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pierre Paillard
Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '12
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
2012
Bouzy
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Club Price $130.15 (?)
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Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:01:43+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:05:30+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["artisan","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","Organic","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Green Apple","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Marshmallow","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2012"],"price":13799,"price_min":13799,"price_max":13799,"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":1020784934940,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_MOTTELETTES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588497936493,"product_id":105168863260,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:28:31+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:30:33+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' Bouzy Grand Cru Vintage Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833","variant_ids":[1020784934940]},"available":true,"name":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mottelettes' '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13799,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525501833","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eBouzy is famed for its pinot noir so it comes as a surprise to find a 100% chardonnay from the Paillard's plot - Les Mottelettes which is about 1.5 hectares. With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's know as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Pol Roger
Pol Roger Brut Rosé Vintage '08
Vintage Rosé
2008
Epernay
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Club Price $160.55 (?)
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A rosé of character and finesse, it looks smarter than ever in its new mushroom-purple livery.\"\u003c\/p\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\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. 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Pinot noir takes a confident lead, contributing elegant fragrance and succulent flesh and body within the strict and consummately controlled mood of Pol Roger. The fine chalk minerality of the great crus of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims draws out a long and refined finish, well supported by ultra-fine, impeccably handled tannins. A rosé of character and finesse, it looks smarter than ever in its new mushroom-purple livery.\"\u003c\/p\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\u003eThis wine is simply a knockout so you either match it with something like this duck dish created by Chef Adam Stokes combining tart rhubarb, poached in a sweet liquor of vanilla and star anise, with a crunchy, savoury granola. If you prefer dessert (but not sweet) try the rhubarb fool as suggested by the house.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon Vintage 2008 by Moët & Chandon
Vintage
2008
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Club Price $86.45 (?)
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The blend and the selection of parcels change to reflect the character of the season, looking for those that are most interesting and original. ‘We start from scratch. I choose the grapes from anywhere I want, and I don’t care if it’s meunier or if it isn’t grand cru.’ The maturation has also evolved, with Grand Vintage previously released after five years on lees and now after seven, allowing the dosage to be lowered to just 5g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorgement date, dosage and blend are clearly displayed on the back label – impressive detail for a house of this magnitude. The vivacious 2008 season leads out with fresh, dynamic lemon, apple and pear fruit, defining a style of well focused acid line and tension. It’s ageing slowly and incrementally, upholding a primary freshness and taut acid line that call for time to soften. The biscuity, spicy, honeyed, brioche complexity of almost a decade of age is yet subtle, supporting nuances of struck-flint reduction, finishing dry, with some bitter phenolic grip. Will live long.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40% chardonnay, 37% pinot noir, 23% meunier; aged 7 years on lees; 5g\/L dosage; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoët et Chandon has been the number one selling champagne in the world for hundreds of years and for many people, it is the first association they have with champagne. The house was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, an experienced wine trader who became increasingly interested in this increasingly popular sweet sparkling wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving formed a close relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France, Jean-Baptist Moët – grand-son of Claude further added to the celebrity of the brand which continued with strength to strength. Jean-Baptist inherited the house from his Grand Father and took the brand to international prominence. Moët produce many millions of bottles per year and have big sponsorship contracts with the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Roger Federer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friends at Moët recommend a roast chicken with fresh mango chutney to accompany this wonderful Vintage release. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-07T13:47:39+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-28T07:38:26+11:00","vendor":"Moët \u0026 Chandon","type":"Vintage","tags":["$100-200","Taste: Apple","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Flint","Taste: Honey","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Pear","Taste: Spicy","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textured","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":9199,"price_min":9199,"price_max":9199,"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":13764586700909,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"MOET_2008","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4212357234797,"product_id":1480285618285,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-28T09:06:41+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-28T09:06:41+11:00","alt":null,"width":189,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Moet-and-chandon-vintage-2008-chanpagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540678001","variant_ids":[13764586700909]},"available":false,"name":"Moët \u0026 Chandon Vintage 2008 by Moët \u0026 Chandon - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9199,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Moet-and-chandon-vintage-2008-chanpagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540678001"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Moet-and-chandon-vintage-2008-chanpagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540678001","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Vintage production is just 1% of the house, making this cuvée significantly less than 300,000 bottles. Gouez has replaced ‘Moët \u0026amp; Chandon Vintage’ with ‘Vintage by Moët \u0026amp; Chandon’, with labels of bold vintage declaration, to focus more on the style of the season than the house. He is looking for four things in a vintage: sufficient maturity of at least 9.5 degrees potential, no rot, ageing potential from either acidity or phenolic structure, and finally character – something special, not simply the stamp of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e‘The idea is not to follow a recipe, but to listen to the wines and create a vintage with uniqueness and charisma,’ he says. The blend and the selection of parcels change to reflect the character of the season, looking for those that are most interesting and original. ‘We start from scratch. I choose the grapes from anywhere I want, and I don’t care if it’s meunier or if it isn’t grand cru.’ The maturation has also evolved, with Grand Vintage previously released after five years on lees and now after seven, allowing the dosage to be lowered to just 5g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDisgorgement date, dosage and blend are clearly displayed on the back label – impressive detail for a house of this magnitude. The vivacious 2008 season leads out with fresh, dynamic lemon, apple and pear fruit, defining a style of well focused acid line and tension. It’s ageing slowly and incrementally, upholding a primary freshness and taut acid line that call for time to soften. The biscuity, spicy, honeyed, brioche complexity of almost a decade of age is yet subtle, supporting nuances of struck-flint reduction, finishing dry, with some bitter phenolic grip. Will live long.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e40% chardonnay, 37% pinot noir, 23% meunier; aged 7 years on lees; 5g\/L dosage; DIAM closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoët et Chandon has been the number one selling champagne in the world for hundreds of years and for many people, it is the first association they have with champagne. The house was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, an experienced wine trader who became increasingly interested in this increasingly popular sweet sparkling wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving formed a close relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France, Jean-Baptist Moët – grand-son of Claude further added to the celebrity of the brand which continued with strength to strength. Jean-Baptist inherited the house from his Grand Father and took the brand to international prominence. Moët produce many millions of bottles per year and have big sponsorship contracts with the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Roger Federer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friends at Moët recommend a roast chicken with fresh mango chutney to accompany this wonderful Vintage release. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Vollereaux
Vollereaux Cuvée Marguerite '08
Vintage
2008
Pierry
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Club Price $109.25 (?)
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The ageing is 8 years on lees in the bottle and it has been finished with a dosage of 9 g\/L of sugar, added at disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic vintage and has come in to its drinking window now and can last in the cellar a few more years quite comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck was inspired to create a limited release of this cuvée, by submerging under the sea near Ouessant Island, at a depth of 60 metres and ageing it for a year. This is a unique approach and very few producers go to this length to age their champagne. The bottle bears the characteristic sign of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettled in Pierry since 1805, the Champagne house Vollereaux produced its first bottles in 1923. Now Franck Vollereaux, sixth generation of wine growers, selects with care the best grapes of its 42 hectares vineyard, completed by a supply selected in faithful wine growers’ vineyard, to compose each year around 400,000 bottles of a range of highly expressive champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine with such richness and juiciness would partner well with seared scallops or grilled blue eye cod with pancetta and pea mash.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-12T17:22:49+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-12T16:15:01+10:00","vendor":"Vollereaux","type":"Vintage","tags":["Brut","Negociant-Manipulant","Region: Pierry","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Caramel","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Rhubarb","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":11500,"price_min":11500,"price_max":11500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":14999,"compare_at_price_min":14999,"compare_at_price_max":14999,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12095991414893,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VOLL_MARGUERITE_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3532705923181,"product_id":1295638069357,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-12T17:16:22+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-12T17:16:22+10:00","alt":null,"width":375,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vollereaux-Cuvee-Marguerite-2008-champagne.jpg?v=1526109382","variant_ids":[12095991414893]},"available":true,"name":"Vollereaux Cuvée Marguerite '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":14999,"inventory_quantity":12,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vollereaux-Cuvee-Marguerite-2008-champagne.jpg?v=1526109382"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Vollereaux-Cuvee-Marguerite-2008-champagne.jpg?v=1526109382","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright nose filled with juicy mandarin, exotic mango, salted caramel and almond nougat. The palate offers up creamy, toasty with soft acidity falling away. It is well structured and layered revealing a bitter orange (think Campari notes) followed by fresh rhubarb. The finish is persistent and stays with you for several minutes, leaving a lasting impression. The creaminess fills the mouth and is the result of the malolactic fermentation of the base wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a blend of the best parcels of chardonnay, which comprises 75% and the remainder pinot noir, which adds some depth and volume in the mouth. The ageing is 8 years on lees in the bottle and it has been finished with a dosage of 9 g\/L of sugar, added at disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic vintage and has come in to its drinking window now and can last in the cellar a few more years quite comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranck was inspired to create a limited release of this cuvée, by submerging under the sea near Ouessant Island, at a depth of 60 metres and ageing it for a year. This is a unique approach and very few producers go to this length to age their champagne. The bottle bears the characteristic sign of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettled in Pierry since 1805, the Champagne house Vollereaux produced its first bottles in 1923. Now Franck Vollereaux, sixth generation of wine growers, selects with care the best grapes of its 42 hectares vineyard, completed by a supply selected in faithful wine growers’ vineyard, to compose each year around 400,000 bottles of a range of highly expressive champagnes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine with such richness and juiciness would partner well with seared scallops or grilled blue eye cod with pancetta and pea mash.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Millénaires 1995
Vintage Blanc de Blancs
1995
Reims
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Club Price $379.05 (?)
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Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. 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Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/295318512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/295318194\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? There are many avenues we can discuss, however, the focus will be on their unashamed pursuit of quality through long cellar; ageing, a back catalogue of reserve wines in solera and a multitude of vineyard sites to select across. They produce some 800,000 bottles each year which is small on the grand scheme of champagne production. The Chef de Cave is Cyril Brun who has done a sterling job of crafting some extraordinary wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our friend and colleague Tyson Stelzer, \"The new Charles Heidsieck is built on deep, autumnal complexity, juxtaposed with vibrant energy and astonishing poise. Its cuvées have never looked finer.\" Tyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAs a pairing suggestion during our visit in June 2017, we were served a Brie de Meaux with a filling of black truffle. The chef created something unique. He sliced the brie in two, and by using a combination of brie, whipped cream and truffle, he blended these into a fine mousse and spread this in between the two slices. The result is nothing short of truffle magic."}
Piper Heidsieck
Piper Heidsieck RARE '02
Vintage
2002
Reims
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