Laurent-Perrier

{"id":63577161756,"title":"'Latitude' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut","handle":"larmandier-bernier-latitude-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is citrus peel on the nose, pure mineral expression with some lime leaf. On the tongue it has a 'laser-focussed' acid profile accompanied by a generosity and vitality from time on its yeast lees. The cleanliness of the finish is moreish and is quite simply unputdownable. If you enjoy wines that express a sense of place (aka terroir) then please indulge yourself a little with this biodynamic beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the Larmandier-Bernier family produced technical equipment instead of champagne they would make the best laser-guided tools. This best describes their level of accuracy and just getting it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These wines from Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are exceptional in every way. Larmandier practices a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields. A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. The Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes are some of the purest and most utterly engaging wines being made in the region today. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:50+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:19:54+10:00","vendor":"Larmandier-Bernier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["35% reserve wine","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Base vintage: 2012","Biodynamic","Biodynamic producer","Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Easy-drinking","Edited For You","Extra Brut","gift guide","Grower","Low Dosage","No Filtration","No Fining","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Biodynamic","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Mineral","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":738575581212,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_BERN_LATITUDE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588743532653,"product_id":63577161756,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T19:06:56+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T19:07:59+10:00","alt":"Larmandier Bernier 'Latitude' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/larmandier-bernier-latitude-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525511279","variant_ids":[738575581212]},"available":true,"name":"'Latitude' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/larmandier-bernier-latitude-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525511279"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/larmandier-bernier-latitude-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525511279","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is citrus peel on the nose, pure mineral expression with some lime leaf. On the tongue it has a 'laser-focussed' acid profile accompanied by a generosity and vitality from time on its yeast lees. The cleanliness of the finish is moreish and is quite simply unputdownable. If you enjoy wines that express a sense of place (aka terroir) then please indulge yourself a little with this biodynamic beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the Larmandier-Bernier family produced technical equipment instead of champagne they would make the best laser-guided tools. This best describes their level of accuracy and just getting it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These wines from Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are exceptional in every way. Larmandier practices a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields. A similar approach is taken in the cellar, where the wines are fermented with natural yeasts and bottled with low or no dosage in order to exalt the qualities of the sites the estate works with. The Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes are some of the purest and most utterly engaging wines being made in the region today. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this with kingfish ceviche, finger lime with small measures of soy, olive oil and radish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105157525532,"title":"'Les Maillerettes' Bouzy Grand Cru","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-maillerettes-bouzy-grand-cru","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2010 Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut (disgorged in July 2015 with a dosage of 2.6 grams per liter) offers a picture-book flavor of Bouzy pinot noir: sweet cherries, great purity and elegant intensity. Full-bodied, round and fruity on the palate, but pure, fresh and precise, this is a superb pinot with great elegance and length. Lovely salinity. Aged in 100% stainless steel. This is a fascinating Bouzy Champagne.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate - 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Blanc de Noirs is a 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard of 0.8 hectares called “Les Maillerettes” planted in 1970. This wine is vivacious, showing both the elegance and personality of the pinot noir. On the palate, this champagne is delicate and very fine showing aromas of citrus and notes of small red fruit berries. This is classed as 'Extra Brut' at only 2.6 grams per litre dosage. Only 2,500 bottles produced each year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Director of Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay grapes, blending pinot noir oriented champagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseurs' wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing quite a powerful style of blanc de noirs yet with fine acidity and mineral tension, it would stand up to some gamey flavours. A recipe for roast rabbit with bacon and juniper berries was bought to our attention and we believe it would work a treat. Rare roast beef with roasted beetroot would also sidle up well. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T11:58:56+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T11:59:57+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut","tags":["Blanc","Blanc de Noirs","Grower","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Elegant","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Fruit-driven","Taste: Full-bodied","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Kirsch","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Powerful","Taste: Salinity","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Under $100","Vintage","Year: 2010"],"price":10500,"price_min":10500,"price_max":10500,"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":1020698492956,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_MAILLERETTES_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588530770029,"product_id":105157525532,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:49:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:51:50+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Maillerettes' Bouzy Grand Cru Blanc de Noir 2010 Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-maillerettes-bouzy-grand-cru-blanc-de-noir-2010-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503110","variant_ids":[1020698492956]},"available":true,"name":"'Les Maillerettes' Bouzy Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10500,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-maillerettes-bouzy-grand-cru-blanc-de-noir-2010-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503110"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-maillerettes-bouzy-grand-cru-blanc-de-noir-2010-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525503110","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2010 Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut (disgorged in July 2015 with a dosage of 2.6 grams per liter) offers a picture-book flavor of Bouzy pinot noir: sweet cherries, great purity and elegant intensity. Full-bodied, round and fruity on the palate, but pure, fresh and precise, this is a superb pinot with great elegance and length. Lovely salinity. Aged in 100% stainless steel. This is a fascinating Bouzy Champagne.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate - 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Blanc de Noirs is a 100% pinot noir from a single vineyard of 0.8 hectares called “Les Maillerettes” planted in 1970. This wine is vivacious, showing both the elegance and personality of the pinot noir. On the palate, this champagne is delicate and very fine showing aromas of citrus and notes of small red fruit berries. This is classed as 'Extra Brut' at only 2.6 grams per litre dosage. Only 2,500 bottles produced each year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Director of Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay grapes, blending pinot noir oriented champagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseurs' wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing quite a powerful style of blanc de noirs yet with fine acidity and mineral tension, it would stand up to some gamey flavours. A recipe for roast rabbit with bacon and juniper berries was bought to our attention and we believe it would work a treat. Rare roast beef with roasted beetroot would also sidle up well. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105160409116,"title":"'Les Mignottes' Bouzy Rouge","handle":"les-mignottes-bouzy-rouge","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The sparkling production of champagne is world famous, but a boutique and lesser known production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red wine – made from pinot noir grapes – deserves greater recognition. Classified as Côteaux Champenois, the Paillards have always produced stunning examples of this wine, and the 2012 vintage is no exception. It comes from a single vineyard called “Les Mignottes”, located in Bouzy village. There is a very attractive purity of fruit and a palate that is fresh, driven and silky. It can be enjoyed now by decanting 40 minutes before serving or kept for more than 15 years. \u003c\/span\u003e100% pinot noir.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal with poultry, game or roasted meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:00:05+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-19T12:01:32+10:00","vendor":"Pierre Paillard","type":"Coteaux Champenois (Still Wine)","tags":["Grower","Organic","Region: Bouzy","Sustainable Viticulture","Taste: Cherry","Taste: Coteaux Champenois","Taste: Fine","Taste: Fine Tannin","Taste: Fresh","Taste: Grand Cru","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: SIlky","Taste: Still Red Wine","Taste: Sustainable Viticulture","Vintage","Year: 2012"],"price":6700,"price_min":6700,"price_max":6700,"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":1020718120988,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"P_PAILLARD_BOUZY_ROUGE_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588523954285,"product_id":105160409116,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T16:45:00+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T16:46:54+10:00","alt":"Pierre Paillard 'Les Mignottes' Bouzy Rouge Coteaux Champenois Wine","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mignottes-bouzy-rouge-wine-image.jpg?v=1525502814","variant_ids":[1020718120988]},"available":true,"name":"'Les Mignottes' Bouzy Rouge - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":6700,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mignottes-bouzy-rouge-wine-image.jpg?v=1525502814"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pierre-paillard-les-mignottes-bouzy-rouge-wine-image.jpg?v=1525502814","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The sparkling production of champagne is world famous, but a boutique and lesser known production of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e red wine – made from pinot noir grapes – deserves greater recognition. Classified as Côteaux Champenois, the Paillards have always produced stunning examples of this wine, and the 2012 vintage is no exception. It comes from a single vineyard called “Les Mignottes”, located in Bouzy village. There is a very attractive purity of fruit and a palate that is fresh, driven and silky. It can be enjoyed now by decanting 40 minutes before serving or kept for more than 15 years. \u003c\/span\u003e100% pinot noir.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandre Rougeot - Clos Cachet Fine Wine Imports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal with poultry, game or roasted meats.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":105168863260,"title":"'Les Mottelettes' Bouzy Grand Cru","handle":"pierre-paillard-les-mottelettes-grand-cru-extra-brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eBouzy is famed for its pinot noir so it comes as a surprise to find a 100% chardonnay from the Paillard's plot - Les Mottelettes which is about 1.5 hectares. With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's know as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. Slick new labels are just a hint to the progressive minds of these new generation wine makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines zoom in on the Bouzy terroir that their vineyards are planted in (yes this is really a Champagne village!). This is a grand cru region famed for big bold pinot noir grapes with power and drive and it presents in most wines created by the maison but the wines are not tempered by dosage. Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. 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With an ultra low dosage at 1.8 g\/L it shows off its pure refined mineral \/ chalk edge. Expect light citrus, almost marshmallow nose, green apple and some hazelnut making an appearance. Very small production of 3500-4000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillards practice what's know as Massale selection; a method of taking cuttings from the best performing vines and using these to replant older vines in all their sites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the new generation of the family grower. Brothers, Quinton and Antoine Paillard add a cool factor to champagne and are doing a great job. 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Under the careful watch of father Pierre Paillard, the champagnes from this family owned estate are direct and straight from vine to wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paillard family owns 60%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir and 40%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echardonnay grapes, blending\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epinot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enoir oriented\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echampagnes and only utilising the ‘noble grape’ varieties.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a staunchly organic and natural approach to their wine making, these are connoisseur’s wines and are strictly on allocation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato latkes (Jewish style potato cake) with watercress guacamole and chilli salt. If this is too much effort, some fish \u0026amp; chips (with salt and vinegar) would also do the trick.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":63658491932,"title":"'Mumm de Cramant' (Low Bar Pressure) Blanc de Blancs Brut","handle":"mumm-de-cramant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 134\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In philosophy and pedigree, de Cramant is an altogether different tier in the world of Mumm, and it’s their only cuvée that I buy. A rather young release, it’s bottled at 4.5 atmospheres of pressure rather than the usual 6, to soften the impression of acidity. It’s always been one variety (chardonnay), one village (Cramant) and one vintage, though never labelled as a vintage as it’s sometimes released too young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Cramant has now been replaced by RSRV Cuvée Resérvée Blanc de Blancs, which refreshingly declares both village and vintage on the front label. To maintain consistency, Mumm plays with selection of plots, fermentation temperature, addition of lees, blocking of malolactic fermentation and, unique in Champagne, even micro-oxygenation on some tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 is an excellent release for de Cramant, with a tight backbone of lemon citrus fruit, overlaid with the complexity of lees age in almond meal and brioche notes, even a touch of toasted coconut. It finishes long and tense with very fine dry extract providing structure and dimension, offering a compelling contrast to its acid structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts phenolic grip and earthy dryness reflect the season, yet it nonetheless upholds the lemon purity, persistence and acid line of Cramant. An energetic and age-worthy wine, and a good result for the 2010 season.\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the big guns of the champagne world, G.H. Mumm is the champagne enjoyed at most parties and many sporting events from the Melbourne Cup to the Grand Prix. Its iconic red sash is associated with a daring character that is embodied throughout their teams globally and all the way to their cellarmaster and rock star - Didier Mariotti. Although he is partial to blending records in the DJ booth he is also accomplished in the cellar and is doing a great job making a consistent, party worth Brut Non Vintage. We love heading up the Mumm Champagne ladder with their outstanding and rare Mumm de Cramant for a touch of refined elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing pure mineral expression of Cramant and being a low bar pressure champagne, we suggest Japanese cuisine of sushi, pork dumplings with pickled ginger and perhaps some tuna and avocado rolls for simple pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T13:07:06+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:23:30+10:00","vendor":"G.H. 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A rather young release, it’s bottled at 4.5 atmospheres of pressure rather than the usual 6, to soften the impression of acidity. It’s always been one variety (chardonnay), one village (Cramant) and one vintage, though never labelled as a vintage as it’s sometimes released too young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Cramant has now been replaced by RSRV Cuvée Resérvée Blanc de Blancs, which refreshingly declares both village and vintage on the front label. To maintain consistency, Mumm plays with selection of plots, fermentation temperature, addition of lees, blocking of malolactic fermentation and, unique in Champagne, even micro-oxygenation on some tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 is an excellent release for de Cramant, with a tight backbone of lemon citrus fruit, overlaid with the complexity of lees age in almond meal and brioche notes, even a touch of toasted coconut. It finishes long and tense with very fine dry extract providing structure and dimension, offering a compelling contrast to its acid structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts phenolic grip and earthy dryness reflect the season, yet it nonetheless upholds the lemon purity, persistence and acid line of Cramant. An energetic and age-worthy wine, and a good result for the 2010 season.\"\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the big guns of the champagne world, G.H. Mumm is the champagne enjoyed at most parties and many sporting events from the Melbourne Cup to the Grand Prix. Its iconic red sash is associated with a daring character that is embodied throughout their teams globally and all the way to their cellarmaster and rock star - Didier Mariotti. Although he is partial to blending records in the DJ booth he is also accomplished in the cellar and is doing a great job making a consistent, party worth Brut Non Vintage. We love heading up the Mumm Champagne ladder with their outstanding and rare Mumm de Cramant for a touch of refined elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing pure mineral expression of Cramant and being a low bar pressure champagne, we suggest Japanese cuisine of sushi, pork dumplings with pickled ginger and perhaps some tuna and avocado rolls for simple pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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I am convinced of the importance of the work of grounds and the respect of the nature, our family vines are conducted in reasoned agriculture, we also follow certain principles of biodynamics.\" Jean Baptiste Prevost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn development.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-04-04T16:14:21+10:00","created_at":"2018-03-22T12:35:49+11:00","vendor":"Pol Couronne","type":"Brut","tags":["Brut","New Arrival","Region: Reims","Taste: 4 Years on lees","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Grand Cru Fruit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Yellow Peach","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":8014784102428,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"POL_COUR_75_25_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2586775388269,"product_id":683725783068,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-04T18:53:51+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-04T18:54:05+10:00","alt":"Pol Couronne 75 25 Grand Cru Brut Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-couronne-75-25-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525424045","variant_ids":[8014784102428]},"available":true,"name":"75-25 Grand Cru - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":5,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-couronne-75-25-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525424045"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/pol-couronne-75-25-grand-cru-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525424045","options":["Size"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eChanging the vineyard selection at Pol Couronne, they have used 100% Grand Cru fruit in this with the majority being pinot noir from Bouzy and Ambonnay and rest being chardonnay coming from some top vineyards in the Cotê des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in flavour is bold, vinous and juicy red fruit, yellow peach and pink grapefruit citrus notes. There is a definite sense of minerality and chalk coming from the grand cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is 75% pinot noir with 25% chardonnay and the dosage is 10 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the wine has been put through malolactic fermentation. It has also been aged for a minimum of 4 years on lees to develop complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePol Auguste Couronne was born in Hautvillers, village cradle of Champagne and Dom Pérignon, October 22, 1862. 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We like the palate too, nicely integrated fruit richness, fresh acidity with only part malo with a lovely long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of 89% Chardonnay, 11% Pinot Noir all coming from the Premier Cru village of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVillers-Marmery and fermented in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel. It has rested on its less for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 months which adds to the mouth feel and a creamy weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stand out, and sensational value at the price. Get some in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArnaud Margaine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth generation grower-producer and his family have vineyards in Villers Marmery. This town is considered somewhat of an oddity, as it is primarily a chardonnay village amidst a mountain of pinot noir. Why is this special? Well the chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found anywhere else in champagne. This immediately stands out as an identity that Arnaud wants to preserve which is present in the Margaine cuvées. His approach to making his champagne is to assess each year as it presents itself as opposed to a pre-determined recipe. Using a prescribed approach is restrictive to the true nature of the wine. He is a proponent of blocking malolactic fermentation, as he wants to preserve what he describes as ‘fruit freshness’ and not just acidity. 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Frédéric (standing left) spent some time with Anselme Selosse and no doubt this has had a profound impact on his philosophy towards wine making. All the wines are fermented and aged in barrel with long ageing and malo-lactic fermentation is blocked for all the cuvées. About 70% of barrels are 5 years or older. Rodolphe and Frédéric have some interesting terroirs to work with. The upper hills are covered in sand-loam soil while the lower areas are loam, clay and sand. These well-draining soils contain high levels of minerals. Current production is about 15,000 bottles per year and slowly increasing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping it simple is a lost art in food pairing. There is a company in Australia that farms excellent Oysters – in particular the Moonlight Flat Oysters, which has a distinct smoky, earthy flavour and richer texture. 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The palate is soft with a creamy mouthfeel and a mellow acid profile with earthy tones. There is a nice play between some citrus fruit and baked bread characters combined with some of the cashew and butter on the finish. This is for those who prefer more subtle style of champagne and like to pair with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new grower in Hermonville – north of Reims in Massif Saint Thierry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis area is the most northerly part of the Champagne region. Frédéric and Rodolphe look after 8 hectares of vines mainly in Hermonville. Traditionally they sold all their grapes to the big houses, but in 2005 they decided to start their own business. Frédéric (standing left) spent some time with Anselme Selosse and no doubt this has had a profound impact on his philosophy towards wine making. 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