Frerejean Frères
Frerejean Frères NV Brut Premier Cru
Brut
NV
Avize
Club Price $75.05 (?)
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The cuvée leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 50% pinot noir The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional value cuvée and if you like Bollinger or cuvée's with extra body then you will enjoy this boutique grower. Don't be shy, try a bottle or two - your guests will thank you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 5 years on lees with a further 1 year in bottle. A low dosage of 6.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne. Rodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the energy and freshness of the wine as well as that lees richness. Perhaps a light, fresh goats cheese with baguette and green grapes would set this off.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T16:50:10+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-23T16:58:10+11:00","vendor":"Frerejean Frères","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Avize","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Honeysuckle","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Lively","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Rich","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7990,"price_min":7990,"price_max":7990,"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":7407135490076,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FJF_PREM_CRU","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586855440493,"product_id":603996061724,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:00:45+10:00","updated_at":"2020-05-07T16:02:00+10:00","alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320","variant_ids":[7407135490076]},"available":true,"name":"Frerejean Frères NV Brut Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7990,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3770004032006","featured_media":{"alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","id":814469873773,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056610"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1588831320","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-emperor-champagne","id":814469873773,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056610"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056610","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- High quality producer based in Avize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent value Brut NV that is loaded with premium fruit and 5 years ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with goats cheese, baguette and green grapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright yellow fruit on the nose and golden in colour in the glass. The moment you pop your nose in the glass you immediately sense warmth and generosity with aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle, lemon cake and toasty richness coming from lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luscious, richness of this silky smooth champagne is balanced with a clean line of acidity and freshness. The cuvée leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 50% pinot noir The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional value cuvée and if you like Bollinger or cuvée's with extra body then you will enjoy this boutique grower. Don't be shy, try a bottle or two - your guests will thank you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged 5 years on lees with a further 1 year in bottle. A low dosage of 6.5g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Avize, a village of Champagne ranked as a Grand Cru, the House of Frerejean Frères was established in 2005. Only 10 hectares in size, this boutique production aspires to preserve and respect the unique terroir, allowing the vines and the wines to express the power and the subtlety of the land. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the Champagne tradition. Passionate for oenology, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe created their own House of Champagne. Rodolphe has a lot of flair and style and this is reflected in their champagnes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the energy and freshness of the wine as well as that lees richness. Perhaps a light, fresh goats cheese with baguette and green grapes would set this off.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $94.05 (?)
{"id":60092514332,"title":"Charles Heidsieck Réserve","handle":"charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Class leading non-vintage Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Over 60 wines go into making this with 5-6 years average aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Excellent with richer foods and really pimps out a party\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are beginning your champagne journey or you simply want to experience an excellent example of a Brut champagne, try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grapefruit and yellow peach with some banana bread and spice. This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. 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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Egly Ouriet
Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Champagne
Brut
Ambonnay
Club Price $179.55 (?)
{"id":61935255580,"title":"Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Champagne","handle":"egly-ouriet-brut-tradition-grand-cru-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Noir dominant champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic grower champagne focusing on later-ripening \u0026amp; biodynamic practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Multi-vintage wine similar to Krug Grande Cuv\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003ee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense exotic nose with deep red fruit and some spice. There are baked notes of strawberry (indicating well-ripened fruit) with creme caramel and coconut. The palate comes right into focus with a juicy core of acidity surrounded by poached pear, spice, red apple and hazelnut. Deft use of oak, which presents a roundness in the wine and adds balance, spice and complexity. Vinous and powerful, an excellent introduction to the House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (20%), 2011 (20%) \u0026amp; 2010 (10%)\u003c\/span\u003e; wild fermented; 50% vinified and aged in oak barrel; aged 52 months on lees; 3–4g\/L dosage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-vintage cuvee with layers of complexity and oomph. It will enhance many number of dishes but one of our favourite pairings is veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms. Serve with a polenta mash and slices of lightly cooked zucchini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What Larmandier-Bernier achieves with Chardonnay, so Egly-Ouriet manages for Pinot Noir: wines of riveting purity and concentration.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndrew Jefford, The New France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this release, based on the 2014 vintage and disgorged in June-July 2019, what was formerly Egly's Brut \"Tradition\" becomes simply his NV Brut Grand Cru, a simplification that paves the way for several new cuvées from this reference-point grower that I'll be reporting about in due course. Changes in nomenclature aside, the wine in the bottle has never been better, and the latest release soars from the glass with an expressive bouquet of golden orchard fruit, honeycomb, citrus zest and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with real concentration and intensity, built around racy acids and chalky dry extract. The finish is long and lingering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet is distinguished for its ability to preserve exacting precision and outstanding chalk mineral focus in the midst of magnificent generosity. 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There are baked notes of strawberry (indicating well-ripened fruit) with creme caramel and coconut. The palate comes right into focus with a juicy core of acidity surrounded by poached pear, spice, red apple and hazelnut. Deft use of oak, which presents a roundness in the wine and adds balance, spice and complexity. Vinous and powerful, an excellent introduction to the House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintages: 2013 (50%), 2012 (20%), 2011 (20%) \u0026amp; 2010 (10%)\u003c\/span\u003e; wild fermented; 50% vinified and aged in oak barrel; aged 52 months on lees; 3–4g\/L dosage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are few growers in champagne with the attention to detail and unashamed passion for producing wines of distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet (pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgg-lee Ou-ri-yay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is based in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, famed for its pinot noir fruit. It is run by the skillful, Francis Egly who practices biodynamic and organic principals in his vineyards which span, Bouzy and Verzenay. Francis makes up a handful of highly talented and terroir-driven producers along with the likes of Anselme Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier and Vouette et Sorbée. These are wines first and he produces deep, powerful and intense styles of champagne. His minimum ageing is around 48-60 months (as declared on his informative back label) for his non-vintage wines, allowing time to express the inner strength and purity. If you’ve never heard of Egly-Ouriet before, you are in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Few producers can equal Francis Egly in skill and experience, and larger houses cannot hope to emulate the cultivation norms…” Michel Bettane, The World's Greatest Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-vintage cuvee with layers of complexity and oomph. It will enhance many number of dishes but one of our favourite pairings is veal scaloppini with wild mushrooms. Serve with a polenta mash and slices of lightly cooked zucchini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What Larmandier-Bernier achieves with Chardonnay, so Egly-Ouriet manages for Pinot Noir: wines of riveting purity and concentration.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndrew Jefford, The New France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this release, based on the 2014 vintage and disgorged in June-July 2019, what was formerly Egly's Brut \"Tradition\" becomes simply his NV Brut Grand Cru, a simplification that paves the way for several new cuvées from this reference-point grower that I'll be reporting about in due course. Changes in nomenclature aside, the wine in the bottle has never been better, and the latest release soars from the glass with an expressive bouquet of golden orchard fruit, honeycomb, citrus zest and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with real concentration and intensity, built around racy acids and chalky dry extract. The finish is long and lingering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley - Wine Advocate (May 2020)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first cuvée, Egly-Ouriet is distinguished for its ability to preserve exacting precision and outstanding chalk mineral focus in the midst of magnificent generosity. A vinous wine of calm authority, carrying the full grandeur and complexity of carefully tended, low-yielding, old vine Pinot Noir on some of Champagne’s most revered grand crus… A paradox of luxurious generosity and crystalline purity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2015-2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $86.45 (?)
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This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-01-23T18:02:34+11:00","created_at":"2018-01-17T10:36:24+11:00","vendor":"Hure Freres","type":"Brut","tags":["artisan","Best Value","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Ludes","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Cinnamon","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Juicy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Spice","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Vibrant","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9195,"price_min":9195,"price_max":9195,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":9495,"compare_at_price_min":9495,"compare_at_price_max":9495,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586862649453,"product_id":586799185948,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:08+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:06:30+10:00","alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","variant_ids":[7210791338012]},"available":true,"name":"Huré Frères Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9195,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":9495,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","id":814482391149,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428390","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":"Hure Freres Invitation Brut NV Champagne","id":814482391149,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569056612","width":540}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Pinot Meunier + Noir dominant, so fun, fresh and fruit driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Made by two very talented brothers who are madly passionate about what they do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair Pinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are into pinot dominant champagnes such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Gosset, you will like what you read next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuvee is upfront, juicy, vibrant and fresh. Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. 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Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée
Extra Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $98.80 (?)
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This is an impressive non-vintage champagne with exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. They were also the first house to publish disgorgement dates on the back label, giving the consumer valuable information on how fresh the wine is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously impressive cuvee and will also impress your guests - connoisseurs of wine or not. 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Straw-yellow in colour with a very fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few moments in the glass, this becomes more luscious and prominent with swirls of raspberry, strawberry and layered with almond cream and freshly baked pastry. The palate is as the nose would suggest, voluptuous and rich. This is an impressive non-vintage champagne with exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a man that had a vision and was determined to build his champagne business. So much so that in 1981, he sold his vintage Jaguar to start Bruno Paillard. They now produce 500,000 bottles per year most of which are low dosage with extended ageing and they also incorporate a solera system for reserve wines since 1981. The house focusses on 'purity and expression' and they own about 50% of their vineyards. They were also the first house to publish disgorgement dates on the back label, giving the consumer valuable information on how fresh the wine is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is seriously impressive cuvee and will also impress your guests - connoisseurs of wine or not. It has richness and structure and would be versatile with medium to more full bodied dishes. We would serve it with a honey and lemon glazed roast chicken with crunchy roast potatoes and crispy thin slices of turnip. \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Millésime 2006 Rosé
Rosé
2006
Reims
Club Price $179.55 (?)
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Seduction is the key word here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e63% pinot noir and 37% chardonnay, including 8% pinot noir red wine; a blend from 15 villages including Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Vertus for chardonnay; Avenay, Louvois, Tauxières, Ambonnay and Aÿ for pinot noir; and Bouzy, Ambonnay, Les Riceys, Verzenay and Hautvillers for pinot noir red wine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Released prior to the 2005 – which was deemed too tannic and opulent to be unleashed just yet – this is a rosé blended from red wine, half from the Côte des Bar (for smooth, fleshy fruitiness), and half from the Montagne de Reims (for minerality, smoky, spicy complexity and edgy, angular tannins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first surprise of this cuvée, on my first sneak preview prior to its release in early 2015, was its captivating delicacy for both the house and the vintage. The second surprise, following two more years on lees, is its freeze-frame evolution and elegant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts medium salmon copper–hue is undeviating, as are its refined rose petal fragrance and wild strawberry, cherry and pink grapefruit flavours, melting seamlessly into a vortex of brioche, pink pepper and ginger, effortlessly capturing a complex array of diverse rosé personalities with seamless finesse, at once vivacious, lively, contemplative and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTexture is marvellous, at once creamy and vibrant, all the while projecting pronounced yet seamless chalk minerality as the defining theme. A delightful champagne for long conversations on cool nights.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019 \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-06-18T16:44:17+10:00","created_at":"2018-09-24T17:54:35+10:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Rosé","tags":["Region: Reims","Rosé","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Blackberry","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Chalk","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Mulberry","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pink Pepper","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Smoky","Taste: Spice","Year: 2006"],"price":18900,"price_min":18900,"price_max":18900,"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":13386100932717,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID_VINT_ROSE_06","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4037830836333,"product_id":1421538099309,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-24T18:19:58+10:00","updated_at":"2020-04-24T16:04:18+10:00","alt":"charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.","width":646,"height":849,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1587708258","variant_ids":[13386100932717]},"available":false,"name":"Charles Heidsieck Millésime 2006 Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18900,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3037900004194","featured_media":{"alt":"charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.","id":1198163656813,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.761,"height":849,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569130478"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1587708258"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1587708258","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.","id":1198163656813,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.761,"height":849,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569130478"},"aspect_ratio":0.761,"height":849,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/charles-heidsieck-vintage-rose-2006-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569130478","width":646}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Super slick champagne house carving out extremely high quality champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The 2006 vintage was one to note, the Rosé is luscious, dark-fruited and enticing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with Seared Pigeon breast and berry coulis or Duck breast and roasted vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever had a champagne that made you swoon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt certainly feels that this has the potential to hypnotise or completely steal your attention. This has real sex appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing layer upon layer of musky forest berries, raspberry, blackberry and mulberry. coupled with cooking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the unmistakable notes of pastry and it almost feels like your nose is underneath a freshly baked cherry pie. Seduction is the key word here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e63% pinot noir and 37% chardonnay, including 8% pinot noir red wine; a blend from 15 villages including Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant and Vertus for chardonnay; Avenay, Louvois, Tauxières, Ambonnay and Aÿ for pinot noir; and Bouzy, Ambonnay, Les Riceys, Verzenay and Hautvillers for pinot noir red wine \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Released prior to the 2005 – which was deemed too tannic and opulent to be unleashed just yet – this is a rosé blended from red wine, half from the Côte des Bar (for smooth, fleshy fruitiness), and half from the Montagne de Reims (for minerality, smoky, spicy complexity and edgy, angular tannins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe first surprise of this cuvée, on my first sneak preview prior to its release in early 2015, was its captivating delicacy for both the house and the vintage. The second surprise, following two more years on lees, is its freeze-frame evolution and elegant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts medium salmon copper–hue is undeviating, as are its refined rose petal fragrance and wild strawberry, cherry and pink grapefruit flavours, melting seamlessly into a vortex of brioche, pink pepper and ginger, effortlessly capturing a complex array of diverse rosé personalities with seamless finesse, at once vivacious, lively, contemplative and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTexture is marvellous, at once creamy and vibrant, all the while projecting pronounced yet seamless chalk minerality as the defining theme. A delightful champagne for long conversations on cool nights.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019 \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bereche et Fils
Bérêche et Fils Brut Reserve NV
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $93.10 (?)
{"id":56652169244,"title":"Bérêche et Fils Brut Reserve NV","handle":"bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Made by two talented brothers in the Montagne de reims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Use of reserve wine and cork ageing adds complexity to their wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with some fried chicken and potato salad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is made of roughly equal parts chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier, and 70 percent of it was vinified in barrel. It’s ample in body, its creamy notes of stone fruits, orange citrus and green apple underlined by stony minerality, and it finishes with excellent length and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Bérêche’s Brut Réserve is always a solid buy, this version is particularly compelling.\" Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two brothers Raphael and Vincent Bérêche who have taken over the family estate. For this wine they use a third each of variety chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier with 30% reserve wine coming from solera. This is a perpetual reserve going back to 1985 and includes every vintage from then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir production method includes, natural fermentation using wild yeasts, non-malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, aged on lees in barrel before going into bottle and the cellar for 24 months to age further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche (pictured) has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 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This is a perpetual reserve going back to 1985 and includes every vintage from then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir production method includes, natural fermentation using wild yeasts, non-malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, aged on lees in barrel before going into bottle and the cellar for 24 months to age further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Champagne’s most prominent rising stars, Raphaël Bérêche (pictured) has been working alongside his father Jean-Pierre at their nine-hectare estate of Bérêche et Fils since 2004, and today he is putting an increasingly personal stamp on this thoughtfully-run domaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bérêche estate owns vines in several different sectors of Champagne, with the three primary areas being the immediate vicinity around Ludes and Craon de Ludes, the gravelly terroir of Ormes in the Petite Montagne, and the area around Mareuil-le-Port, on the left bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 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Andre Clouet
André Clouet 'Un jour de 1911' Limited Release
Brut
Base 2012
Bouzy
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Precise chalky notes frame a sublime finish. \"\u003c\/em\u003e - Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaker is purposely vague about what goes into this wine as to keep it a bit of a mystery. From what we know, it is 50% coming from the vibrant and fresh harvest of 2012 which was fermented in barriques bought from the Sauternes producer - Chateau Doisy-Daëne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other 50% is a Solera of reserve wines; which go back to 1996. Full malolactic fermentation is carried out and fermented at a slightly lower bar pressure making this quite the creamy, silky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA winemaking family of more than 2 centuries, the founder was a printer in Louis XV's court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. The style of the labels reflects their heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouzy and Ambonnay are the epicentre of pinot noir in Champagne, and the Clouet family is the privileged custodian of eight hectares of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages. These are rich and concentrated expressions of pinot noir, wines of deep complexity, multifaceted interest and engaging character, yet with remarkable restraint and sense of control. 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The wine possesses stunning depth, clarity and precision in an utterly engaging style, with never-ending waves of fruit that caress the palate from start to finish. Precise chalky notes frame a sublime finish. \"\u003c\/em\u003e - Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaker is purposely vague about what goes into this wine as to keep it a bit of a mystery. From what we know, it is 50% coming from the vibrant and fresh harvest of 2012 which was fermented in barriques bought from the Sauternes producer - Chateau Doisy-Daëne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other 50% is a Solera of reserve wines; which go back to 1996. Full malolactic fermentation is carried out and fermented at a slightly lower bar pressure making this quite the creamy, silky experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA winemaking family of more than 2 centuries, the founder was a printer in Louis XV's court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. The style of the labels reflects their heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouzy and Ambonnay are the epicentre of pinot noir in Champagne, and the Clouet family is the privileged custodian of eight hectares of estate vines in the best middle slopes of both villages. These are rich and concentrated expressions of pinot noir, wines of deep complexity, multifaceted interest and engaging character, yet with remarkable restraint and sense of control. Tasting after tasting confirm my impression that this small and relatively unknown grower ranks high among Champagne’s finest practitioners of pinot noir – and represents one of the best value of all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Dehours & Fils
Dehours & Fils Terre de Meunier
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Mareuil-le-Port
Club Price $99.75 (?)
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There is a small addition of reserve wine, it is aged in the cellar in barrel for about 20 months and in bottle for a further 18-30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter time on lees, leaves for a fresher, lighter style of wine and with the low addition of only 2 g\/l of sugar, this makes for a lifted and clean style. Succumb to the Charm of Meunier, what do you have to lose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are excited to introduce this all-new producer to Australia. The Dehours’ Estate makes wines from the family vineyards, following methods of production that respect biodiversity and maximise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e terroir expression. An example would be, working the soil and allowing grass to grow between the vines. The wines are aged on lees and clarified by natural settling without filtration or fining. 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Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2006
Blanc de Blancs
2006
Reims
Club Price $369.55 (?)
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This is just the type of sensation you receive from classy Blanc de blancs and we love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is hands down one of the most exciting champagnes you will come across from Charles Heidsieck. From the best sites along the Côte des Blancs including; Cramant, Avize, Oger, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger and Vertus (20% of each site). They have only made 5 vintages of this wine in 1983, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2004 and now 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was disgorged in 2019 which makes a total of 12 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars at their Crayeres in Reims. They use the Mytik DIAM Cork which is guaranteed to keep the wine fresh with no TCA or cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\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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They use the Mytik DIAM Cork which is guaranteed to keep the wine fresh with no TCA or cork taint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\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."}
Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Definitely more pronounced chalkiness coming from that Bouzy Grand Cru terroir and then a wave of nuanced blue fruit, creamy texture leaning towards a fruit pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLove this style, love the wine and this is what Brut Nature is all about. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePair with Char Siu Bao Cantonese Style Pork Bun and some Asian greens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90% pinot noir of which is part-barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques | 10% Chardonnay from Tauxieries | Disgorged June 2019 with 0 g\/L dosage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. 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Flavien Nowack
Flavien Nowack La Fontinette '13
Blanc de Noirs
2013
Vandieres
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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He studied at Avize university and was classmates with Guillaume Selosse, son of the infamous Anselme and it was he who showed him the differences in soil types and farming methods that encourage personality and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we would be using the acidity and fruit profile to work in with a dish however as this wine is so suave and decadent with a herbal-mineral edge, we would suggest going for a dish with similar richness like a creamy mushroom and herb linguine or homemade Vitello Tonnato - \u003cspan\u003ean Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-28T17:08:35+10:00","created_at":"2018-05-22T06:09:03+10:00","vendor":"Flavien Nowack","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Vandieres","spo-default","spo-disabled","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Velvet","Taste: Wet Stone","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: 2013"],"price":14999,"price_min":14999,"price_max":14999,"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":12105314074733,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FLAV_NOW_FONT_13","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3544876974189,"product_id":1297328898157,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-28T16:01:49+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-06T16:53:00+10:00","alt":null,"width":535,"height":835,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980","variant_ids":[12105314074733]},"available":false,"name":"Flavien Nowack La Fontinette '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":14999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1034790764653,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.641,"height":835,"width":535,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569098797"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1530859980","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1034790764653,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.641,"height":835,"width":535,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569098797"},"aspect_ratio":0.641,"height":835,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569098797","width":535}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Single Vineyard. Single Variety. Single Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Zero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2,497 bottles made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we love about this is it's attractive and complex aroma filled with ripe grapefruit, ginger biscuit and spice however the texture on the tongue is velvet-like, smooth and effortless like water off a ducks back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity and layers of flavour build in a crescendo with yellow stone-fruit, orange peel and that undeniable wet-stone-mineral charge, enticing you at each moment and commanding your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stands up to top Grand-Marque champagne and delivers in spades. Whilst this was very easy to drink, we would certainly suggest pairing this with some food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nowack family has its roots in the Czech Republic, but it has been cultivating grapes in Vandières since 1795. Un until 1915 though, the family's main activity was to produce roof tiles and bricks. When the First World War conscription system was imposed, Ferdinand Nowack decided to produce his own champagne so the sales could provide for the family, whilst he and his son were at the war front. After the war, they expanded their production and never looked back. Terroir - Caroline Henry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavien joined his father in 2012 and decided to make some changes, notably, moving towards tilling the earth, incorporating biodynamic principles and being creating terroir-driven champagne. He studied at Avize university and was classmates with Guillaume Selosse, son of the infamous Anselme and it was he who showed him the differences in soil types and farming methods that encourage personality and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually we would be using the acidity and fruit profile to work in with a dish however as this wine is so suave and decadent with a herbal-mineral edge, we would suggest going for a dish with similar richness like a creamy mushroom and herb linguine or homemade Vitello Tonnato - \u003cspan\u003ean Italian dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}
Charles Heidsieck
Charles Heidsieck Réserve Magnum (1.5L)
Brut
NV
Reims
Club Price $246.05 (?)
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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. 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This is all about decadence and layers of flavour and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rich, ample flavours that leads to a round and generous palate with juicy acidity that lead to a moreish experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing an equal one-third of each variety and a blend of around 60 different vineyard parcels, this has 60% base wine from 2012 aged between 4-6 years and 40% reserve wines which is a 50-50 mix of pinot noir \u0026amp; chardonnay where the average age is 7-10 years. Dosage is slightly higher than most houses at just over 11 g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the exclusive winemaker interview trailer below or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ephR-2IlVrA\u0026amp;t=317s\" title=\"Emperor Interviews - Cyril Brun, Chef de Caves at Charles Heidsieck\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull version here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLcdF3QECBo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Charles Heidsieck such an excellent house? Well there are many avenue we can discuss, however, let's will focus 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 a 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 with finesse, power and maturity.\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\u003cp\u003eLet's not forget they own 1 of the 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed Gallo-Roman cellars that are impressive as they are a prominent part of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Heidsieck has a strong suggestion of stone fruits, peach, apricot and such. A while ago the team came across a dish made by a reputable Melbourne chef, which is roast pork belly with quince aioli. This pairing would tie beautifully with the brut reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Tarlant
Tarlant Zero Brut Nature
Extra Brut
NV
Oeuilly
Club Price $104.50 (?)
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The ‘no malo’ leads a fresh, almost tart sensation on the palate but is well-integrated with the texture of the lees which add suppleness and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit starts to unfold to pear and quince with a soft marshmallowy feel in the tongue. You do start to see some of the oxidative handling that shows that nicely developed manzanilla sherry plus salted almonds coming through for extra complexity. Couldn’t be more different than Doquet, sensational wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/3 of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base year is 2012 (excellent harvest) with reserve wine and then aged 6 years on lees. It was disgorged 4th July 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tarlant family traces their winegrowing history back to 1687, when Pierre Tarlant first cultivated grapevines in the Marne Valley. In 1928, Louis Adrien Tarlant produced the family’s first estate-bottled champagne, and since then there have been four successive generations of Tarlants producing wine at their estate in the village of Oeuilly. Today the estate is in the hands of Benoît Tarlant and his sister Melanie, who have been making wine here since 1999. There wines are highly complex, natural and fervent in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat sherry note leads me to spanish cuisine and in particular a salted cod croquettas with Kyri's personal favourite - Boquerones which are white anchovies that are pickled and stored in extra virgin olive oil. 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This is where their winemaking begins, incredible. The aromas straight off the rim of the glass are exuberant, textured and deep. There are smoky, leesy notes with depth and texture. The ‘no malo’ leads a fresh, almost tart sensation on the palate but is well-integrated with the texture of the lees which add suppleness and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit starts to unfold to pear and quince with a soft marshmallowy feel in the tongue. You do start to see some of the oxidative handling that shows that nicely developed manzanilla sherry plus salted almonds coming through for extra complexity. Couldn’t be more different than Doquet, sensational wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/3 of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base year is 2012 (excellent harvest) with reserve wine and then aged 6 years on lees. It was disgorged 4th July 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tarlant family traces their winegrowing history back to 1687, when Pierre Tarlant first cultivated grapevines in the Marne Valley. In 1928, Louis Adrien Tarlant produced the family’s first estate-bottled champagne, and since then there have been four successive generations of Tarlants producing wine at their estate in the village of Oeuilly. Today the estate is in the hands of Benoît Tarlant and his sister Melanie, who have been making wine here since 1999. There wines are highly complex, natural and fervent in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat sherry note leads me to spanish cuisine and in particular a salted cod croquettas with Kyri's personal favourite - Boquerones which are white anchovies that are pickled and stored in extra virgin olive oil. They are lemony and tart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Benoît Lahaye
Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs
NV
Bouzy
Club Price $112.10 (?)
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Its ample, dark berry-fruit aroma persists on the tongue, all pivoted by its chalky minerality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir of which 80% is barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques. Vines planted in 1960, 1980 and 1990. Disgorged June 2018 with only 5g\/L dosage. Total 8000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. It oozes with red cherries, red berry compote and fruit cake, accented with a more savoury mood in this disgorgement, hinting at walnut and even a note of mustard seed. Such fleshy exuberance commands structural support, which it offers abundantly in vibrant acid line, finely textured minerality and excellent length. This is a distinctive, characterful and crafted blanc de noirs that proclaims the magnitude of Bouzy without the heaviness that this village can sometimes exude.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-02-08T18:33:04+11:00","created_at":"2020-02-17T09:05:31+11:00","vendor":"Benoît Lahaye","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Benoit Lahaye","Club wines","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Bouzy","Reserve Wines","spo-default","spo-disabled","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Delicious Apple","Taste: Smoky","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Year: NV"],"price":11895,"price_min":11895,"price_max":11895,"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":31964565667949,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BEN_LAHAYE_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14285702234221,"product_id":4519246135405,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-02-17T09:20:59+11:00","updated_at":"2020-02-17T09:21:08+11:00","alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","width":600,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668","variant_ids":[31964565667949]},"available":true,"name":"Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11895,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","id":6456198135917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","id":6456198135917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic champagne made from a top grower-producer in Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Later-ripening style so lots of fruit yet plenty of freshness and minerality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with pork or mushroom terrine or prawn tempura with squid ink aioli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vivacious, energetic champagne that shows the power and ripeness of the fruit grown in its south facing vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from pinot noir coming from Bouzy (80%) and the lesser known Tauxières-Mutry (20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit has a deft hand in being able to retain freshness amongst this ripe fruit which provides a sophisticated elegance fervent poise. Its ample, dark berry-fruit aroma persists on the tongue, all pivoted by its chalky minerality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir of which 80% is barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques. Vines planted in 1960, 1980 and 1990. Disgorged June 2018 with only 5g\/L dosage. Total 8000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. It oozes with red cherries, red berry compote and fruit cake, accented with a more savoury mood in this disgorgement, hinting at walnut and even a note of mustard seed. Such fleshy exuberance commands structural support, which it offers abundantly in vibrant acid line, finely textured minerality and excellent length. This is a distinctive, characterful and crafted blanc de noirs that proclaims the magnitude of Bouzy without the heaviness that this village can sometimes exude.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Hure Freres
Huré Frères Invitation Magnum 1.5L
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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Being mostly meunier there's red apple, red fruits like raspberry with toast and aromatic spice notes that weave into the mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a good balance between the acidity, energetic fruit and alluring minerality. This is a well crafted champagne that provides exceptional value at this price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% meunier 35% pinot noir with 15% chardonnay. Reserve wines are at around 35% with an average of 3 years on lees and a judicious use of 8 g\/l dosage (addition of sugar). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the northern of the Montagne de Reims in Ludes, Francois Huré and his brother, Pierre, run their family estate of Huré Frères, cultivating about 26 acres (10 hectares) of vines. Most of the vineyard work is organic and parcels are vinified separately to preserve their characters. Huré's champagnes combine rich texture with racy acidity, as demonstrated by the non vintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e"}
Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra '02
Vintage
2002
Reims
Club Price $351.50 (?)
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Hure Freres
Huré Frères Memoire
Brut
NV
Ludes
Club Price $160.55 (?)
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Bruno Paillard
Bruno Paillard Millésimé '06 Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
2006
Reims
Club Price $161.50 (?)
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Flavien Nowack
Flavien Nowack Chatillon Sur Marne
Extra Brut
Vandieres
Club Price $208.05 (?)
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Flavien Nowack
Flavien Nowack La Tuilerie '14
Blanc de Blancs
2014
Vandieres
Club Price $141.55 (?)
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Single Variety. Single Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Zero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon sherbet on the nose with some chalkiness coming through. The palate is super fresh with a saline-juiciness that makes your mouth water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a long acid line leading into grapefruit, lemon verbena and the mousse is soft on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a gorgeous expression of 'parcellaire' - single-vineyard style champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disgorged: June 2017 | Dosage: 2 g\/l | Base year harvest: 2014 | Aged under cork \"La Tuilerie vineyard lies in the middle of the slope in Vandières, where there’s calcareous sand over a layer of gritstone (pierre meulière), which itself lies above the hard white marl on the right. 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