Winter Wines

{"id":603996061724,"title":"Frerejean Frerès Premier Cru Brut","handle":"frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv","description":"\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, honey suckle, lemon cake and toasty richness coming from lees ageing. The luscious, richness of this silky smooth champagne is balanced with a nice line of acidity and freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvee leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 30% pinot noir and 20% meunier. The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant. This is an exceptional value cuvee and if you like Bollinger or cuvees 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\u003cstrong\u003eVitals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged 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 Frerès","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","New Arrival","Region: Avize","Taste: Aged 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Grapefruit","Taste: Lemon Zest","Taste: Lively","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Rich","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":7600,"price_min":7600,"price_max":7600,"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_SGL-1","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":"2018-05-04T20:01:13+10:00","alt":"Frerejean Freres Premier Cru Brut NV 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=1525428073","variant_ids":[7407135490076]},"available":true,"name":"Frerejean Frerès Premier Cru Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7600,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428073"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/frerejean-freres-premier-cru-brut-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525428073","options":["Size"],"content":"\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, honey suckle, lemon cake and toasty richness coming from lees ageing. The luscious, richness of this silky smooth champagne is balanced with a nice line of acidity and freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuvee leads with chardonnay from Grand Cru village Avize with the balance being 30% pinot noir and 20% meunier. The chardonnay in this brilliant entry level champagne has moved from taut acidity to being round and luxuriant. This is an exceptional value cuvee and if you like Bollinger or cuvees 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\u003cstrong\u003eVitals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged 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"}

{"id":54970286108,"title":"Alfred Gratien Classique","handle":"alfred-gratien-brut-classique-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Classique is majority chardonnay 43% with 25% pinot noir and 32% pinot meunier. Aromas of citrus and lemon cake, with apricot and a touch of mango coming through. Exotic and elegant with a creamy palate, lightly effervescent and almost silky. Through this comes the acidity adding back some tension to the wine. The finish suggests some almond and dried fruits, notably fig. A sign of the oxidative wine making coming to the fore. Great play between texture, freshness and oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Epernay, Alfred Gratien are certainly more led towards the traditional approach to champagne production winemaking, being; no malo-lactic fermentation (to preserve malic acidity) aged under cork, long ageing (oxidative style) and oak fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeared scallops in butter with fresh lemon. Simple.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-04T22:41:29+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-04T23:25:38+10:00","vendor":"Alfred Gratien","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","gift guide","No Malolactic Fermentation","Region: Epernay","Taste: Almond","Taste: Autumn Apple","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Dried Fruits","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Exotic","Taste: Oak Spice","Taste: Texture","topsell","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"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":543065341980,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"A_GRAT_BRUT-SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589050110061,"product_id":54970286108,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T23:20:17+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:20:41+10:00","alt":"Alfred Gratien Classique Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-brut-classique-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526441","variant_ids":[543065341980]},"available":true,"name":"Alfred Gratien Classique - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-brut-classique-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526441"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/alfred-gratien-brut-classique-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525526441","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Classique is majority chardonnay 43% with 25% pinot noir and 32% pinot meunier. Aromas of citrus and lemon cake, with apricot and a touch of mango coming through. Exotic and elegant with a creamy palate, lightly effervescent and almost silky. Through this comes the acidity adding back some tension to the wine. The finish suggests some almond and dried fruits, notably fig. A sign of the oxidative wine making coming to the fore. Great play between texture, freshness and oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Epernay, Alfred Gratien are certainly more led towards the traditional approach to champagne production winemaking, being; no malo-lactic fermentation (to preserve malic acidity) aged under cork, long ageing (oxidative style) and oak fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeared scallops in butter with fresh lemon. Simple.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":60010004508,"title":"Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée","handle":"bruno-paillard-brut-premiere-cuvee","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Premiere Cuvée uses 50% reserve wine with 3-4 years ageing on lees which is streets ahead of most brut wines. Pinot noir takes the lead with 45% with chardonnay 33% and pinot meunier at 22%. Straw-yellow in colour with a very fine bead. After 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","published_at":"2017-09-06T14:10:43+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-06T14:16:16+10:00","vendor":"Bruno Paillard","type":"Brut","tags":["Base Year: 2009","Brut","Family Owned","gift guide","Region: Reims","Taste: 40% Reserve Wines","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Layered","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Partial Barrel-fermentation","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Rich","Taste: Strawberry","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9800,"price_min":9800,"price_max":9800,"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":664147787804,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BRUNO_PREMCUVEE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588836200557,"product_id":60010004508,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:37:30+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:38:31+10:00","alt":"Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bruno-paillard-brut-premiere-cuvee-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516711","variant_ids":[664147787804]},"available":true,"name":"Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9800,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":0,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bruno-paillard-brut-premiere-cuvee-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516711"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bruno-paillard-brut-premiere-cuvee-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525516711","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Premiere Cuvée uses 50% reserve wine with 3-4 years ageing on lees which is streets ahead of most brut wines. Pinot noir takes the lead with 45% with chardonnay 33% and pinot meunier at 22%. Straw-yellow in colour with a very fine bead. After 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"}

{"id":586799185948,"title":"Hure Freres Invitation","handle":"hure-freres-invitation-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e \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. This 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. There 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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\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","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":7900,"price_min":7900,"price_max":7900,"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":7210791338012,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"HURE_INVITATION_SGL-1","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":"Hure Freres Invitation - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":7900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"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"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e \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. This 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. There 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 nonvintage Invitation, made mostly of pinot noir and meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Liem - Champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot dominant champagnes work well with Patê and Terrine especially Pork and Pistachio or Chicken liver Patê.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":303413952540,"title":"Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1.5L Magnum","handle":"ar-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-magnum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Classic Chouilly, and this year a more profound showcase than ever for the ripe opulence of the village, a full and unabashed explosion of glowing locut, yellow mirabelle plum, grilled pineapple, golden delicious apple, even mango. Strategic retention of some malic acidity provides much \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneeded control through a well-defined acid line, which draws out the finish amidst soft, rounded chalk minerality and the creamy texture and toasty, nutty character of barrel vinification. In all, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethere’s nothing subtle about this rendition, though it upholds admirable balance and appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. Located in Damery this 100% family owned and operated estate consistently turns out impressive champagnes and has recently been awarded the Chairman’s Trophy at the Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards 2017 in London. This is one of our favourite producers in Champagne and their wines speak for themselves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving great acidity, freshness with some richness and texture you could introduce some grilled fish or perhaps fishermans pie and for something different - cheese soufflé\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-11-27T21:10:36+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-24T22:09:44+11:00","vendor":"AR Lenoble","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["1500ml","Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Extra Brut","Grower","Magnum","NYE","Premier Cru","Region: Damery","Reserve Wines","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mango","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Nut","Taste: Pineapple","Taste: Red Delicious Apple","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Texture","Taste: Yellow Plum","Year: NV"],"price":18900,"price_min":18900,"price_max":18900,"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":4161867513884,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARL_BDB_MAG_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586962690157,"product_id":303413952540,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T21:49:45+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T21:51:20+10:00","alt":"AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1.5L Magnum Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-magnum-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434680","variant_ids":[4161867513884]},"available":true,"name":"Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1.5L Magnum - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":18900,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":11,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-magnum-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434680"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/ar-lenoble-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-magnum-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525434680","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Classic Chouilly, and this year a more profound showcase than ever for the ripe opulence of the village, a full and unabashed explosion of glowing locut, yellow mirabelle plum, grilled pineapple, golden delicious apple, even mango. Strategic retention of some malic acidity provides much \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneeded control through a well-defined acid line, which draws out the finish amidst soft, rounded chalk minerality and the creamy texture and toasty, nutty character of barrel vinification. In all, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethere’s nothing subtle about this rendition, though it upholds admirable balance and appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by supremely talented and very passionate brother and sister duo Antoine and Anne Malassagne, this vineyard is one to watch. 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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. 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There are baked notes of strawberry (indicating well-ripened fruit) with cremé 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 \u0026amp; powerful.\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. Egly Ouriet pronounced (Egg-lee Ou-ri-yay) 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. 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{"id":56652169244,"title":"Bereche et Fils","handle":"bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a pink tinge to the champagne with a very fine mousse generating a vivacious stream of delicate bubbles. There is great intensity on the nose with pronounced red fruits and spice - white pepper and an unusual aroma of halva - a tahini based product with almond and vanilla. Notes of summer strawberry and cooked apple. The layers begin to reveal themselves showing boldness, freshness and finesse with great drive. Overall this is youthful yet complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two young brothers Raphael and Vincent Bereche 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. Their 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could serve this striking cuvee with an entrecote steak accompanied with a side of thin chips doused in truffle salt. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T12:48:18+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-05T12:51:13+10:00","vendor":"Bereche et Fils","type":"Brut","tags":["barrel-maturation","Grower","No Malolactic Fermentation","Organic","Perpetual Solera","Region: Ludes","Reserve Wines","Taste: Almond","Taste: Apple","Taste: Cooked apple","Taste: Halva","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Tahini","Taste: Vanilla","Taste: White Pepper","Under $100","Wild Yeasts","Year: NV"],"price":9500,"price_min":9500,"price_max":9500,"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":556698173468,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BERECHE_BRUT_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2589018357869,"product_id":56652169244,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T23:01:58+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T23:03:11+10:00","alt":"Bereche et Fils Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525391","variant_ids":[556698173468]},"available":true,"name":"Bereche et Fils - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525391"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525525391","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a pink tinge to the champagne with a very fine mousse generating a vivacious stream of delicate bubbles. There is great intensity on the nose with pronounced red fruits and spice - white pepper and an unusual aroma of halva - a tahini based product with almond and vanilla. Notes of summer strawberry and cooked apple. The layers begin to reveal themselves showing boldness, freshness and finesse with great drive. Overall this is youthful yet complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two young brothers Raphael and Vincent Bereche 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. Their 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou could serve this striking cuvee with an entrecote steak accompanied with a side of thin chips doused in truffle salt. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":454581714972,"title":"Terre de Meunier","handle":"dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are seeing more exciting Meunier dominant wines coming out of champagne and the Dehours estate is carving out immaculate, expressive and mouth-filling examples. This is fresher and lighter than the Grande Reserve in comparison with some yellow fruit, citrus peel, red apple and juicy acidity to keep the mouth alive. 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. The 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. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on it's feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-12-18T13:45:39+11:00","created_at":"2017-11-30T15:37:59+11:00","vendor":"Dehours \u0026 Fils","type":"Blanc de Meunier Extra Brut","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Organic","Region: Mareuil-le-Port","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Citrus Peel","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8900,"price_min":8900,"price_max":8900,"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":6032037675036,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEHOUR_T_MEUN_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586892927085,"product_id":454581714972,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T20:43:12+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T20:43:34+10:00","alt":"Dehours Et Fils Terre De Meunier Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614","variant_ids":[6032037675036]},"available":true,"name":"Terre de Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/dehours-et-fils-terre-de-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525430614","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe are seeing more exciting Meunier dominant wines coming out of champagne and the Dehours estate is carving out immaculate, expressive and mouth-filling examples. This is fresher and lighter than the Grande Reserve in comparison with some yellow fruit, citrus peel, red apple and juicy acidity to keep the mouth alive. 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. The 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. Producer Jerome Dehours is a member of the 'Les Artisans du Champagne', which brings together high quality, mostly single estate champagne producers for an annual tasting. Dehours is one of Champagne’s most exciting estates making stylish and expertly crafted wines with a careful approach and excellent quality. We believe there is real creativity and attention to detail in his winemaking for him to develop the complexity from the blending of solera methods with the combined drive to show what Pinot Meunier and single vineyards in the Marne Valley can produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing lighter on it's feet than it's siblings, this would tie in nicely with grilled prawn with fresh lemon juice or a pan-seared white fleshy fish like Barramundi.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":169393389596,"title":"Blanc de Millénaires 1995","handle":"blanc-de-millenaires","description":"\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, which brings some of the lemon and grassy notes to the table. This was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 22 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars, Crayeres in Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of beurre noisette (which translates to hazelnut butter), grilled pineapple, baked apple pie with a sweet crust. There are layers and layers of complexity, underpinned by the combined minerality of the Cotes des Blancs and the pristinely kept, fresh acidity. For those of you who love a glass of Burgundy from time to time, this has some Puligny Montrachet about it. Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple.  \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 500,000 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.","published_at":"2017-10-03T16:34:46+11:00","created_at":"2017-10-03T16:36:46+11:00","vendor":"Charles Heidsieck","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","gift guide","Prestige","Rare Collection","Region: Reims","Taste: Baked Apple","Taste: Beurre Noisette","Taste: Grilled Pineapple","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nut","Taste: Pastry","Taste: Solera","Vintage","Year: 1995"],"price":35000,"price_min":35000,"price_max":35000,"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":2004058308636,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_HEID_BDMIL_95_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Blanc de Millénaires 1995","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":35000,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/blanc-de-millenaires-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525499388"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/blanc-de-millenaires-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525499388","options":["Title"],"content":"\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, which brings some of the lemon and grassy notes to the table. This was disgorged in 2016 which makes a total of 22 years ageing in the pristine chalk cellars, Crayeres in Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect notes of beurre noisette (which translates to hazelnut butter), grilled pineapple, baked apple pie with a sweet crust. There are layers and layers of complexity, underpinned by the combined minerality of the Cotes des Blancs and the pristinely kept, fresh acidity. For those of you who love a glass of Burgundy from time to time, this has some Puligny Montrachet about it. Nutty, mineral with some autumn apple.  \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 500,000 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."}

{"id":1297328898157,"title":"La Fontinette '13","handle":"flavien-nowack-la-fontinette-blanc-de-noirs-champagne-2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'.\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. This 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2,497 bottles made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\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 univeristy 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","Rare Collection","Region: Vandieres","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Biodynamic Producer","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Spice","Taste: Texture","Taste: Velvet","Taste: Wet Stone","Taste: Yellow Fruit","Year: 2013"],"price":13900,"price_min":13900,"price_max":13900,"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":12105314074733,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"FLAV_NOW_FONT_SGL","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":"2018-05-28T16:01:49+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1527487309","variant_ids":[12105314074733]},"available":true,"name":"La Fontinette '13 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":13900,"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\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1527487309"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/flavien-nowack-La-Fontinette-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1527487309","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 100% Meunier coming from a single vineyard planted in 1956 called 'La Fontinette'.\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. This 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Variety. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero dosage. Barrel-fermented. Biodynamic. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 2,497 bottles made.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\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 univeristy 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"}

{"id":635811233820,"title":"Cuvée Rubis Premier Cru","handle":"vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Premier Cru Rosé is light-salmon in colour. It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. Every wine tasted during my visit earlier this year was fabulous. All of the Champagnes are aged in oak, which plays an important part in the Vilmart signature, yet few growers are as skilled in finding the perfect bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance of fruit, structure and oak. In short, I can’t say enough good things about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart. Readers owe it to themselves to check out these brilliant wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTONIO GALLONI\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne can easily accompany a quail with sour cherries, partridge, poultry, goose, avocado with prawns, a lobster or a plate of crayfish tails. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-02-08T09:55:22+11:00","created_at":"2018-02-08T09:15:21+11:00","vendor":"Vilmart \u0026 Cie","type":"Brut Rosé","tags":["artisan","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Rilly la Montagne","Taste: Ampelos Certified","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Malo-lactic Fermentation","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Spice","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: wild raspberry","Year: NV"],"price":12900,"price_min":12900,"price_max":12900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":7683837526044,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"VILMART_RUBIS_SGL-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586824999021,"product_id":635811233820,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T19:35:55+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T19:36:23+10:00","alt":"Vilmart And Cie Cuvee Rubis Premier Cru Brut Rose Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583","variant_ids":[7683837526044]},"available":true,"name":"Cuvée Rubis Premier Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/vilmart-and-cie-cuvee-rubis-premier-cru-brut-rose-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525426583","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThis Premier Cru Rosé is light-salmon in colour. It is filled with wild raspberry, strawberry and notes of pink grapefruit. This has freshness of fruit and intensity of flavour with a little tannic bite on the tongue which add a savoury edge. We like the little accents of spice on finish, with tones some cinnamon and nutmeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing almost all pinot noir (90%) with the remainder chardonnay, Laurent Champs, uses around 14-15% red wine addition and ages the base wines in oak to add some complexity and what we like to call - layers of flavour - which reveals the different facets of the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also no malolactic fermentation which sustains that freshness and vibrance of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie are one of the Artisans du Champagne which are a small group of growers that farm sustainably \/ organically and or biodynamically and have a conscientious approach to making champagnes that emphasise where they are grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined Champagnes that readers are likely to come across. Every wine tasted during my visit earlier this year was fabulous. All of the Champagnes are aged in oak, which plays an important part in the Vilmart signature, yet few growers are as skilled in finding the perfect bal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance of fruit, structure and oak. In short, I can’t say enough good things about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart. Readers owe it to themselves to check out these brilliant wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTONIO GALLONI\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne can easily accompany a quail with sour cherries, partridge, poultry, goose, avocado with prawns, a lobster or a plate of crayfish tails. \u003c\/p\u003e"}