Emperor Champagne

{"id":4519246135405,"title":"Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs","handle":"benoit-lahaye-blanc-de-noirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic champagne made from a top grower-producer in Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Later-ripening style so lots of fruit yet plenty of freshness and minerality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with pork or mushroom terrine or prawn tempura with squid ink aioli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vivacious, energetic champagne that shows the power and ripeness of the fruit grown in its south facing vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from pinot noir coming from Bouzy (80%) and the lesser known Tauxières-Mutry (20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit has a deft hand in being able to retain freshness amongst this ripe fruit which provides a sophisticated elegance fervent poise. Its ample, dark berry-fruit aroma persists on the tongue, all pivoted by its chalky minerality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir of which 80% is barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques. Vines planted in 1960, 1980 and 1990. Disgorged June 2018 with only 5g\/L dosage. Total 8000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. It oozes with red cherries, red berry compote and fruit cake, accented with a more savoury mood in this disgorgement, hinting at walnut and even a note of mustard seed. Such fleshy exuberance commands structural support, which it offers abundantly in vibrant acid line, finely textured minerality and excellent length. This is a distinctive, characterful and crafted blanc de noirs that proclaims the magnitude of Bouzy without the heaviness that this village can sometimes exude.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-02-17T09:04:34+11:00","created_at":"2020-02-17T09:05:31+11:00","vendor":"Benoît Lahaye","type":"Blanc de Noirs","tags":["$100-200","barrel-fermentation","barrel-maturation","Benoit Lahaye","Blanc de Noirs","Club wines","Extra Brut","Grower","New Arrival","Region: Bouzy","Reserve Wines","Sustainable","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Delicious Apple","Taste: Smoky","Taste: Texture","Taste: Toasty","Year: NV"],"price":11899,"price_min":11899,"price_max":11899,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31964565667949,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BEN_LAHAYE_BDN","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":14285702234221,"product_id":4519246135405,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-02-17T09:20:59+11:00","updated_at":"2020-02-17T09:21:08+11:00","alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","width":600,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668","variant_ids":[31964565667949]},"available":false,"name":"Benoît Lahaye Blanc de Noirs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":11899,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","id":6456198135917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891668","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":"Benoît-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne","id":6456198135917,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Benoit-Lahaye-Blanc-de-Noirs-emperor-champagne.jpg?v=1581891659","width":600}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Biodynamic champagne made from a top grower-producer in Bouzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Later-ripening style so lots of fruit yet plenty of freshness and minerality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pair with pork or mushroom terrine or prawn tempura with squid ink aioli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vivacious, energetic champagne that shows the power and ripeness of the fruit grown in its south facing vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from pinot noir coming from Bouzy (80%) and the lesser known Tauxières-Mutry (20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit has a deft hand in being able to retain freshness amongst this ripe fruit which provides a sophisticated elegance fervent poise. Its ample, dark berry-fruit aroma persists on the tongue, all pivoted by its chalky minerality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% pinot noir of which 80% is barrel fermented in 225 litre barriques. Vines planted in 1960, 1980 and 1990. Disgorged June 2018 with only 5g\/L dosage. Total 8000 bottles made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit Lahaye is a farmer first and a winemaker second. Since taking over his family’s domaine in 1993, he has moved the viticulture from being pesticide-free to certified organic and then to biodynamic certification. This is far from an easy transition, as Champagne’s extreme northern climate can make biodynamic viticulture very difficult. In fact, certified organic vineyards only represent around 1% of total land. “Benoit Lahaye is rapidly becoming one of the top grower-producers in the Montagne de Reims.” — PETER LIEM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenoit is proud to share the positive impact his farming has had on his Champagnes. Not only has he found ripeness to increase over time, but also natural acidity levels. There is a sense of harmony and an intensity that is unique to his wines. Our only complaint is that with only five hectares of vines, we can never get enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournalist Review\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The exuberance of Bouzy glows in a full straw hue with a not insubstantial hint of blush. Lahaye’s aspiration here is richness and minerality, and the wine delivers on both fronts emphatically. It oozes with red cherries, red berry compote and fruit cake, accented with a more savoury mood in this disgorgement, hinting at walnut and even a note of mustard seed. Such fleshy exuberance commands structural support, which it offers abundantly in vibrant acid line, finely textured minerality and excellent length. This is a distinctive, characterful and crafted blanc de noirs that proclaims the magnitude of Bouzy without the heaviness that this village can sometimes exude.\" Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1298972967021,"title":"Bollinger Special Cuvée MAGNUM 1.5L","handle":"bollinger-special-cuvee-magnum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style with generous reserve wines added (up to 60%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pairing suggestion would be a ham and cheese toastie with mustard mayo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Bollinger, fresh and vivacious, yet wonderfully resonant with all the depth and triumphant complexity that set Special Cuvée apart. A universe of complexity spans light years of black cherries, plums, fresh lemon zest, red apple, even the richness of ripe peach and fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep reserves allow primary fruit to speak articulately, reverberating softly with Bollinger’s signature notes of ginger, dried nectarine, mixed spice, toast, brioche, honey and roast nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all this, it upholds achingly pristine citrus zest freshness throughout, riding on a vibrant acid line, culminating in a masterful crescendo of fine, frothing, salt and iodine-infused minerality. Black cherry fruit lingers long and profound. Special Cuvée remains one of the finest entry NV's on the planet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story-detail-txt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry-level non vintage blends of every champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its grand recipe explains why. A blend of 60% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay and 15% meunier, it’s built on incredible depth of 50–60% reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther intensity is derived from 30–40% of the blend in oak barrels, and a very high proportion of grand cru and premier cru fruit sources (more than 85%). Post-blending, the wine matures for between three and four years on lees in the cellar before it is disgorged and a light dosage of 8g\/L is added. This cuvée represents 90% of the production of the house – more than 2.5 million bottles annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Guide 2018-2019 - Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-18T17:02:12+10:00","created_at":"2018-06-04T12:05:58+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Brut","tags":["50-60% reserve wines","Magnum","Size: Magnum","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Black Cherry","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Fig","Taste: Ginger","Taste: Honey","Taste: Iodine","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nectarine","Taste: Peach","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Roasted nut","Year: NV"],"price":26999,"price_min":26999,"price_max":26999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12113370644589,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLI_SPECIAL_MAG","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4005911986285,"product_id":1298972967021,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-09-18T16:57:18+10:00","updated_at":"2018-09-18T16:57:18+10:00","alt":null,"width":356,"height":475,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537253838","variant_ids":[12113370644589]},"available":false,"name":"Bollinger Special Cuvée MAGNUM 1.5L - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":26999,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3052853075954","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1185217839213,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.749,"height":475,"width":356,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569128056"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537253838"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1537253838","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1185217839213,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.749,"height":475,"width":356,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569128056"},"aspect_ratio":0.749,"height":475,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bollinger-Special-Cuvee-magnum-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569128056","width":356}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style with generous reserve wines added (up to 60%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pairing suggestion would be a ham and cheese toastie with mustard mayo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Bollinger, fresh and vivacious, yet wonderfully resonant with all the depth and triumphant complexity that set Special Cuvée apart. A universe of complexity spans light years of black cherries, plums, fresh lemon zest, red apple, even the richness of ripe peach and fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep reserves allow primary fruit to speak articulately, reverberating softly with Bollinger’s signature notes of ginger, dried nectarine, mixed spice, toast, brioche, honey and roast nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all this, it upholds achingly pristine citrus zest freshness throughout, riding on a vibrant acid line, culminating in a masterful crescendo of fine, frothing, salt and iodine-infused minerality. Black cherry fruit lingers long and profound. Special Cuvée remains one of the finest entry NV's on the planet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story-detail-txt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry-level non vintage blends of every champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its grand recipe explains why. A blend of 60% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay and 15% meunier, it’s built on incredible depth of 50–60% reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther intensity is derived from 30–40% of the blend in oak barrels, and a very high proportion of grand cru and premier cru fruit sources (more than 85%). Post-blending, the wine matures for between three and four years on lees in the cellar before it is disgorged and a light dosage of 8g\/L is added. This cuvée represents 90% of the production of the house – more than 2.5 million bottles annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Guide 2018-2019 - Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":63663734812,"title":"Palmer \u0026 Co.  Brut Réserve","handle":"palmer-and-co-brut-reserve-nv","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a blend of 50% chardonnay, 40% pinot noir and 10% meunier, with a quality-ageing period of 4.5 years in the cellar with an addition of 30% reserve wines from a solera ageing system. The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/POsPoWoiWWY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of the chardonnay in this champagne is coming the Cote de Sezanne. This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Cote de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T13:25:22+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T13:29:03+10:00","vendor":"Palmer \u0026 Co.","type":"Brut","tags":["Best Value","Brut","Christmas Day","Cooperative","Region: Reims","Taste: 30% Reserve Wines","Taste: 5 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Lemon","Taste: Lemon Curd","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Williams Pear","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":8999,"price_min":8999,"price_max":8999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":3052481216540,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"PALMER_BRUT","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3753649635437,"product_id":63663734812,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-26T08:38:47+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-_-Co-Brut-Reserve-Champagne.jpg?v=1532558327","variant_ids":[3052481216540]},"available":false,"name":"Palmer \u0026 Co.  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The solera draws upon up to 20 years of wines adding power, depth and layers of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/POsPoWoiWWY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of the chardonnay in this champagne is coming the Cote de Sezanne. This is different in profile to the chalky cousins from the Cote de Blancs. Expect some lemon curd, williams pear and biscuit with a very fine bead. The palate is sophisticated, elegant and has a clear chardonnay drive with the pinot noir providing lift of fruit, support and balanced palate weight. Fruit and acids are in harmony. this is not only affordable but for us is considered a sleeping giant in Australia. Introduce your friends to this excellent cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe champagne house was founded in 1947 by group of 7 growers in the town of Avize. They called themselves 'Société des Grands Crus de la Champagne' because at the time, only growers that owned grand cru vineyards could join. Between them, they had grand cru vineyards in the areas of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims and they banded together as they were seeking to make better wines than they could achieve separately. So how did the name come about? Well this truly is an interesting story and through our research we discovered some interesting facts. The founders at first tried to create an acronym using their initials to form a name, which you can imagine was frustrating and ended nowhere. At a loss with what to do, the story goes, a very famous biscuit company called Huntley \u0026amp; Palmer, based in Berkshire, UK, inspired them. They were biscuit makers to the Royal family and received Royal warrants by Napoleon III. Apparently as many imports were restricted during the war back in the 1940's, the people of Reims or Remois as they are referred to were prepared to pay more for a packet of biscuits than a bottle of champagne! This inspired the champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French are well known for their pastry, in particular, choux pastry. This is normally classic pastry (think profiteroles) mixed in with either Gruyere or Comte cheese. The result is soft, chewy, cheesy pastry. Perfect for brut style champagne with some reserve wine addition.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1488965238893,"title":"Domaine La Rogerie 'Héroïne 2' '08","handle":"domaine-la-rogerie-heroine-blanc-de-blancs-vintage-2008-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eHéroïne 2 2008 is the second release of the first Vintage Champagne produced by the Petit Boxler family by this brand new estate - 'La Rogerie'. It is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize with the parcels nestled between famous producers of Jacques Selosse and Louis Roederer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eThis has had a whopping 10 years of ageing on lees which adds tremendous complexity and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eWith all this incredible ageing and power, there is little need to cover it up with dosage, hence the low addition of 3 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eIt was disgorged in December 2017 with a tiny production of just 496 bottles. This special boutique champagne house, created in 2016 by young married couple Justine and François Petit-Boxter, still produces only around 1000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/PLBwxAW9U3Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to introduce this boutique producer exclusive to Emperor - Domaine La Rogerie who are based in Avize. This husband and wife team François and Justine are leading the charge with their family's estate - \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Petit Boxler \u003c\/strong\u003efounded in 2016. Both coming from a family of vignerons: François's grandparents bought their vineyards in Avize in the 1940s' and up to 2015 have been selling their wines, whereas Justine's family were established back in 1640 in the town of Niedermorshwihr in Alsace. They are passionate about soil and farming organically, with no pesticides, to recreate biodiversity and strengthen soil structure, as well as the encouraging the old vines to dig deeper. The vineyards were planted in the 1950's in the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Cramant, both classified as Grand Cru villages. Since 2000 they have started vinifying independently. Some Vins de Reserve have been added to create the first Cuvée: La Grand Vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing a richer and more decadent wine, you can introduce earthy foods, like truffle, and mushroom. This can take form of a risotto, truffle fries or perhaps a fancy fried chicken. It's a knockout wine, you have been warned. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-08T12:15:50+10:00","created_at":"2018-11-16T13:31:29+11:00","vendor":"Domaine La Rogerie","type":"Vintage Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Blanc de blancs","chardonnay-dominant","Edited For You","Exclusive","Extra Brut","Grower","Kyri's Selection","Low Dosage","No Filtration","No Fining","Stainless Steel Fermentation","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Decadent","Taste: Hazelnut","Taste: Layered","Taste: Rich","Year: 2008"],"price":19999,"price_min":19999,"price_max":19999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13843816743021,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"LA_ROGERIE_HEROINE_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4273740054637,"product_id":1488965238893,"position":2,"created_at":"2018-11-16T14:55:17+11:00","updated_at":"2018-11-16T14:55:17+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008.jpg?v=1542340517","variant_ids":[13843816743021]},"available":false,"name":"Domaine La Rogerie 'Héroïne 2' '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":19999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1266543493229,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008.jpg?v=1569143350"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008-BOX.jpg?v=1542340510","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008.jpg?v=1542340517"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008-BOX.jpg?v=1542340510","options":["Please Select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1266543460461,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008-BOX.jpg?v=1569143350"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008-BOX.jpg?v=1569143350","width":646},{"alt":null,"id":1266543493229,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"width":646,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008.jpg?v=1569143350"},"aspect_ratio":0.646,"height":1000,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-La-Rogerie-Heroine-2008.jpg?v=1569143350","width":646}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eHéroïne 2 2008 is the second release of the first Vintage Champagne produced by the Petit Boxler family by this brand new estate - 'La Rogerie'. It is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Avize with the parcels nestled between famous producers of Jacques Selosse and Louis Roederer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eThis has had a whopping 10 years of ageing on lees which adds tremendous complexity and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eWith all this incredible ageing and power, there is little need to cover it up with dosage, hence the low addition of 3 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-uppercase\"\u003eIt was disgorged in December 2017 with a tiny production of just 496 bottles. This special boutique champagne house, created in 2016 by young married couple Justine and François Petit-Boxter, still produces only around 1000 bottles a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/PLBwxAW9U3Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to introduce this boutique producer exclusive to Emperor - Domaine La Rogerie who are based in Avize. This husband and wife team François and Justine are leading the charge with their family's estate - \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Petit Boxler \u003c\/strong\u003efounded in 2016. Both coming from a family of vignerons: François's grandparents bought their vineyards in Avize in the 1940s' and up to 2015 have been selling their wines, whereas Justine's family were established back in 1640 in the town of Niedermorshwihr in Alsace. They are passionate about soil and farming organically, with no pesticides, to recreate biodiversity and strengthen soil structure, as well as the encouraging the old vines to dig deeper. The vineyards were planted in the 1950's in the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Avize and Cramant, both classified as Grand Cru villages. Since 2000 they have started vinifying independently. Some Vins de Reserve have been added to create the first Cuvée: La Grand Vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing a richer and more decadent wine, you can introduce earthy foods, like truffle, and mushroom. This can take form of a risotto, truffle fries or perhaps a fancy fried chicken. It's a knockout wine, you have been warned. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":370258575388,"title":"Pommery Brut Royale NV Champagne Gift Box Set","handle":"pommery-brut-royale-nv-two-champagne-flutes-gift-pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis champagne gift pack includes 1 bottle of Pommery Brut Royale NV with 2 branded glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"padding-bottom-2x s-hide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte t-lowercase w-light no-margin\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn equal blend of all 3 major varieties. The dosage sits at 10 g\/l residual sugar. As with all Pommery wine making, full malo-lactic fermentation is encouraged as is the use of stainless steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a medium-straw hue and flavours of red apple, bruised pear and grapefruit, this is a cuvée of firm phenolic bite and redcurrant and lemon-accented acidity, with the toasty meringue notes of lees age contrasting the candied, honeyed effect of dosage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" id=\"AddToCartForm\" class=\"ProductPageForm\" data-cart-submit=\"\" data-productid=\"329638969372\" action=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cart\/add\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Grand Marques of Champagne and rightly so. Madame Louise Pommery took over the small family vineyard at a young age after the unfortunate passing of her husband left her with a young child and an even more immature business in the Pommery \u0026amp; Greno Estate. With sheer perseverance, a generous sense of spirit and a pioneering mindset, Madame Pommery challenged the ideas of champagne production and changed the business forever by creating the first brut (dry) champagne. Chef de Cave Clement Pierlot is doing a great job to not only nail the consistency and quality of their flagship Brut Royal but take a step up the champagne ladder with Pommery to see their real skill. Brut Apanage and Summertime Blanc de Blancs are both delightful cuvees and would hold their own at a connoisseur's dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is aperitif country. 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The dosage sits at 10 g\/l residual sugar. As with all Pommery wine making, full malo-lactic fermentation is encouraged as is the use of stainless steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 156\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a medium-straw hue and flavours of red apple, bruised pear and grapefruit, this is a cuvée of firm phenolic bite and redcurrant and lemon-accented acidity, with the toasty meringue notes of lees age contrasting the candied, honeyed effect of dosage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" id=\"AddToCartForm\" class=\"ProductPageForm\" data-cart-submit=\"\" data-productid=\"329638969372\" action=\"https:\/\/emperorchampagne.com.au\/cart\/add\"\u003e\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the Grand Marques of Champagne and rightly so. Madame Louise Pommery took over the small family vineyard at a young age after the unfortunate passing of her husband left her with a young child and an even more immature business in the Pommery \u0026amp; Greno Estate. With sheer perseverance, a generous sense of spirit and a pioneering mindset, Madame Pommery challenged the ideas of champagne production and changed the business forever by creating the first brut (dry) champagne. Chef de Cave Clement Pierlot is doing a great job to not only nail the consistency and quality of their flagship Brut Royal but take a step up the champagne ladder with Pommery to see their real skill. Brut Apanage and Summertime Blanc de Blancs are both delightful cuvees and would hold their own at a connoisseur's dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is aperitif country. 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{"id":3971223453805,"title":"Bollinger La Grande Annee '08","handle":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-08","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style from the great 2007 vintage, fermented and matured in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cured ham, Seared scallops or Grilled lobster? Which would you choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch out Bond, the all new '008 is in town. It's looking sleeker, sharper and more sophisticated than ever. Read more to see what you're in for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the eye: The delicate colour and golden hues are a sign of the wine’s maturity and reflective of Bollinger’s winemaking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose: A wonderful aromatic depth. The wine’s fruit-driven, spicy and floral notes intertwine to reveal a highly complex nose, wild peach, plum and orange peel precede saffron and tonka bean, complemented by fresh, mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate: Dense and harmonious in the mouth. A creamy effervescence and fresh structure, with a gentle saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This last release isn't available in the 2008 gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels which they have never deviated from. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of the 2008 vintage: 71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e At Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage: in 2008, the remarkable maturity of the grapes combined with a phenomenal acidity have produced a wine of infinite depth and allowed an exceptional vintage to be created. Maturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: Moderate, 8 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2019-08-07T14:28:23+10:00","created_at":"2019-08-07T14:13:28+10:00","vendor":"Bollinger","type":"Vintage","tags":["gift guide","Region: Aÿ","Taste: Aged 8 Years on Lees","Taste: Barrel-fermented","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Honeycomb","Taste: Malt Biscuit","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Orange Peel","Taste: Peach","Taste: Plum","Taste: Saffron","Taste: Saline","Taste: Spice","Taste: Toasty","Taste: Walnut","Vintage","Year: 2008"],"price":23999,"price_min":23999,"price_max":23999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":29616981639277,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLI_GRA_ANNEE_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Bollinger La Grande Annee '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":23999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bouteille_LGA_2008.jpg?v=1565151401"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bouteille_LGA_2008.jpg?v=1565151401","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3072086933613,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.527,"height":3413,"width":1800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bouteille_LGA_2008.jpg?v=1570087306"},"aspect_ratio":0.527,"height":3413,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Bouteille_LGA_2008.jpg?v=1570087306","width":1800}],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Iconic cuvée well-known in James Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot dominant style from the great 2007 vintage, fermented and matured in oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cured ham, Seared scallops or Grilled lobster? Which would you choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch out Bond, the all new '008 is in town. It's looking sleeker, sharper and more sophisticated than ever. Read more to see what you're in for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the eye: The delicate colour and golden hues are a sign of the wine’s maturity and reflective of Bollinger’s winemaking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose: A wonderful aromatic depth. The wine’s fruit-driven, spicy and floral notes intertwine to reveal a highly complex nose, wild peach, plum and orange peel precede saffron and tonka bean, complemented by fresh, mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate: Dense and harmonious in the mouth. A creamy effervescence and fresh structure, with a gentle saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This last release isn't available in the 2008 gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Grande Année so special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of the Bollinger Champagne House. The wine is therefore exclusively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinified in small aged oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Bollinger has never abandoned this traditional craft method, which helps develop aromas of great finesse. After \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea prolonged ageing on its lees, even today every bottle of La Grande Année is riddled and disgorged by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 39\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels which they have never deviated from. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel, being the largest (along with Krug) than any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best vineyard sites across champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of the 2008 vintage: 71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay. 18 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for the Chardonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented entirely in aged oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e At Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage: in 2008, the remarkable maturity of the grapes combined with a phenomenal acidity have produced a wine of infinite depth and allowed an exceptional vintage to be created. Maturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the Appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: Moderate, 8 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}