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{"id":1380928389229,"title":"Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé '12","handle":"louis-roederer-rose-vintage-2012-brut-champagne","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture this, winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon says to you, \"hey, I'm going to make a Rosé in 2012 and it's going to be ridiculously good. Would you like some in about 4-5 years time?\" The answer is a resounding YES. Wines from this house have been consistently good and when 'jblfizz' (on Instagram) decides to make a Rosé from one of the best vintages, it's time to invest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to have the last bottles in the country. Grab some before they run out and stash a few in your cellar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This was the most gloriously ethereal and elegant champagne one could imagine, while certainly not lacking in power, line, and length; an array of flavours with nougat to the forefront, surrounded by an entrancing mist of red berries, strawberries, and raspberries. There are darker fruits to be found, a hint of vanilla and some citrus, and more from the orange orchard end of the spectrum. Truly scintillating now, but have no fear about this wine ageing for many years to come, if well kept.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wine Enthusiast \u0026amp; Writer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A rich year with low yields and a perfectly warm summer. The nose is all chalky, oyster shell and dried berries. Plenty of powerful wild red fruit. Super focused with a very crisp, linear, acid drive. Pink grapefruit to close. A great vintage for this rosé. Drink now or hold – this has the structure to support some ageing\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many with great vintage Rosé like this, however we are thinking, Cinnamon spiced Duck or Quail with Kumquat and some fragrant Jasmine rice.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-07-30T21:48:37+10:00","created_at":"2018-07-30T21:26:41+10:00","vendor":"Louis Roederer","type":"Rosé","tags":["Brut","Louis Roederer","No Malolactic Fermentation","Region: Reims","Taste: Barrel-maturation","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Crisp","Taste: Focussed","Taste: Malic Acidity","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Pink Grapefruit","Taste: Pink Pepper","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Red Fruit","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Toasty","Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon","Year: 2012"],"price":12999,"price_min":12999,"price_max":12999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12559891890285,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_ROED_BRUT_ROSE_12","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3774315397229,"product_id":1380928389229,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-07-30T21:27:09+10:00","updated_at":"2018-07-30T21:27:09+10:00","alt":null,"width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Rose-2012-Champagne-Emperor.png?v=1532950029","variant_ids":[12559891890285]},"available":true,"name":"Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé '12 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":12999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":4,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3114080134054"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Rose-2012-Champagne-Emperor.png?v=1532950029"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Louis-Roederer-Rose-2012-Champagne-Emperor.png?v=1532950029","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture this, winemaker Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon says to you, \"hey, I'm going to make a Rosé in 2012 and it's going to be ridiculously good. Would you like some in about 4-5 years time?\" The answer is a resounding YES. Wines from this house have been consistently good and when 'jblfizz' (on Instagram) decides to make a Rosé from one of the best vintages, it's time to invest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to have the last bottles in the country. Grab some before they run out and stash a few in your cellar.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This was the most gloriously ethereal and elegant champagne one could imagine, while certainly not lacking in power, line, and length; an array of flavours with nougat to the forefront, surrounded by an entrancing mist of red berries, strawberries, and raspberries. There are darker fruits to be found, a hint of vanilla and some citrus, and more from the orange orchard end of the spectrum. Truly scintillating now, but have no fear about this wine ageing for many years to come, if well kept.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wine Enthusiast \u0026amp; Writer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A rich year with low yields and a perfectly warm summer. The nose is all chalky, oyster shell and dried berries. Plenty of powerful wild red fruit. Super focused with a very crisp, linear, acid drive. Pink grapefruit to close. A great vintage for this rosé. Drink now or hold – this has the structure to support some ageing\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis house has serious pedigree and a long history of making outstanding wines. Roederer is still family owned and run and has a significant land holding of over 230 hectares allowing them to supply 70% of their grape requirements with excellent fruit. We are impressed by Louis Roederer’s increasing commitment to exploring biodynamics both with treatment of their vast vineyard holdings plus the recent acquisition of a 15 hectare biodynamic parcel from Leclerc Briant. A relatively small 3 million bottles per annum of production are exported, largely to the USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many with great vintage Rosé like this, however we are thinking, Cinnamon spiced Duck or Quail with Kumquat and some fragrant Jasmine rice.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":218808778780,"title":"Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose","handle":"veuve-clicquot-brut-rose-nv","description":"\u003cp\u003e- One of the most recognisable champagnes in the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot noir dominant rosé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dinner party staple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper coloured rosé champagne that is bursting with red fruit aromas. One of the first rosé champagnes created in 1818 that withstands the test of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little over 200 years ago, Madame Clicquot re-invented the rosé champagne by blending red wine from the Bouzy region with still white wine. Through this revolutionary process, not only did Madame Clicquot completely changed the way rosé champagne is made, she unknowingly shaped the future of her champagne house by making it one of the most iconic champagne houses in the world! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lesson in what a difference 12% red wine can make in a blend, particularly in the hands of one of the finest red wine houses in all of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its medium salmon guise, this is \u003cspan\u003ean elegant, refined and pretty rosé, in an appealingly fruit-focused style of vibrant strawberries, red cherries and red apple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot noir takes a confident lead in a fleshy and full mid-palate which coasts into a long finish of accurate line. The brioche, nougat and roast almond of lees maturity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare more prominent in the 2012 base than usual, beautifully supporting its fruit presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins are impeccably handled, leaving lively acidity to define the structure, uninterrupted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-integrated dosage. The 2012 base represents a particularly distinguished Clicquot Rosé.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé, which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a summertime soiree wine which will wow your guests. Serve at your party with canapés. For something unique and sophisticated try a fig halved and topped with some prosciutto ham, mascarpone cheese and a dollop of strawberry puree. \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-05T16:40:38+10:00","created_at":"2017-10-14T06:54:24+11:00","vendor":"Veuve Clicquot","type":"Rosé","tags":["$100-200","750ml","Brut","Grande Marque","Region: Reims","Rose","Spring Racing","Taste: Brioche","Taste: Lees","Taste: Nougat","Taste: Pinot Noir Red WIne","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Cherry","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Strawberry","topsell","valentine","Year: NV"],"price":10999,"price_min":10999,"price_max":10999,"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":3134863310876,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"V_CLICQ_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4454871236717,"product_id":218808778780,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-02-22T10:47:36+11:00","updated_at":"2019-02-22T10:47:43+11:00","alt":null,"width":646,"height":1000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Veuve_Clicquot_Brut_Rose_-_NV.jpg?v=1550792863","variant_ids":[3134863310876]},"available":true,"name":"Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3049614003417"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Veuve_Clicquot_Brut_Rose_-_NV.jpg?v=1550792863"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Veuve_Clicquot_Brut_Rose_-_NV.jpg?v=1550792863","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- One of the most recognisable champagnes in the world\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pinot noir dominant rosé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dinner party staple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper coloured rosé champagne that is bursting with red fruit aromas. One of the first rosé champagnes created in 1818 that withstands the test of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little over 200 years ago, Madame Clicquot re-invented the rosé champagne by blending red wine from the Bouzy region with still white wine. Through this revolutionary process, not only did Madame Clicquot completely changed the way rosé champagne is made, she unknowingly shaped the future of her champagne house by making it one of the most iconic champagne houses in the world! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lesson in what a difference 12% red wine can make in a blend, particularly in the hands of one of the finest red wine houses in all of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its medium salmon guise, this is \u003cspan\u003ean elegant, refined and pretty rosé, in an appealingly fruit-focused style of vibrant strawberries, red cherries and red apple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot noir takes a confident lead in a fleshy and full mid-palate which coasts into a long finish of accurate line. The brioche, nougat and roast almond of lees maturity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare more prominent in the 2012 base than usual, beautifully supporting its fruit presence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTannins are impeccably handled, leaving lively acidity to define the structure, uninterrupted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-integrated dosage. The 2012 base represents a particularly distinguished Clicquot Rosé.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyson Stelzer - The Champagne Guide 2018-2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably, the most recognisable champagne brand in the world. The yellow adorned on their labels – looks orange but is in fact the colour of the great Madame Clicquots’ favourite duck egg yolk. An established and major segment of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy stable, Monsieur Dominique Demarville, is only the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e cellar master in 240 years at the great house. The non-vintage Clicquot has been a dinner party staple for many a year and brings with it an approachable style that has a dominance of pinot noir and meunier with a large proportion of reserve wines. Look out for the non-vintage rosé, which is identical in production to its NV brother but with the addition of 12% red wine from some of the best grand cru sites; Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy and Verzenay. The rosé has been flying under the radar for too long and deserves your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a summertime soiree wine which will wow your guests. Serve at your party with canapés. For something unique and sophisticated try a fig halved and topped with some prosciutto ham, mascarpone cheese and a dollop of strawberry puree. \u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":63609995292,"title":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature","handle":"laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nv","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. The palate is refined, clean and has great length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat is Ultra Brut or Brut Nature? It is a category of champagne that is noted for not adding any sugar. Essentially, the Laurent-Perrier team select the parcels of fruit which exhibit the ripest parcels and lowest acidity to find natures harmony. This wine was launched in 1981 and for the team at Emperor, this stands as a great illustration of how to achieve great expression from the vineyards without masking it with sugar. This is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot noir. Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-03-06T17:24:56+11:00","created_at":"2017-09-08T12:44:50+10:00","vendor":"Laurent-Perrier","type":"Brut Nature","tags":["Brut nature","Club wines","Region: Tours-Sur-Marne","Taste: Aged 6 Years on Lees","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Citrus","Taste: Flint","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Peach","Taste: white peach","Ultra brut","Under $100","Year: NV"],"price":9999,"price_min":9999,"price_max":9999,"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":739036299292,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"L_PERRIER_ULTRA_SGL","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588722331757,"product_id":63609995292,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:29+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T18:55:49+10:00","alt":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","variant_ids":[739036299292]},"available":true,"name":"Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Nature - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":9999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3258438420003"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/laurent-perrier-ultra-brut-nature-nv-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525510549","options":["Please Select"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Ultra Brut is bright and aromatic on the nose, some citrus notes, white peach and florals are noted with a light mineral flint. The palate is refined, clean and has great length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat is Ultra Brut or Brut Nature? It is a category of champagne that is noted for not adding any sugar. Essentially, the Laurent-Perrier team select the parcels of fruit which exhibit the ripest parcels and lowest acidity to find natures harmony. This wine was launched in 1981 and for the team at Emperor, this stands as a great illustration of how to achieve great expression from the vineyards without masking it with sugar. This is a blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot noir. Aged for a minimum of 6 years and is a blend of over 15 Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 119\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Laurent-Perrier has a very long history with zero dosage, having first launched its ‘Grand Vins Sans Sucre’ in the 1800s, relaunched by Bernard de Nonancourt in 1981. Today, this cuvée is champagne’s best-selling brut nature, in a well-balanced and highly strung apéritif style. Clean nashi pear, lemon and grapefruit are accented, with subtle flinty reductive notes and almond meal complexity beginning to build in older disgorgements. It’s razor tight in its lemon-juice acid line, finishing bracingly dry, yet upholding freshness and purity. Zero dosage gives full\u003cbr\u003e voice to pronounced salt mineral definition. This is a well-assembled zero dosage for champagne die-hards to drink with oysters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyson Stelzer\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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\u003eQuite often people do not realise why they like a certain champagne brand. Some houses focus on the pinot noir grape in their champagnes which provides big, round and powerful cuvées and some houses focus on Chardonnay which provides more mineral drive, citrus and elegance. If you prefer the latter, then perhaps consider a bottle of Laurent-Perrier as your 'go-to' entertaining wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis maison has a serious history but over the last 100 years has had a long line of influential women at its helm (\u003c\/span\u003eMathilde Emilie Perrier in 1812 and later in 1938 \u003cspan\u003eMarie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt)\u003c\/span\u003e, and we cannot help but think that this has influenced the style – graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Of the larger maisons in champagne this is more subtle and understated in its profile. This may be to your preference and it is an affordable champagne label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair this mineral driven delight with some Sushi - California rolls with crispy seaweed.\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\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":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":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":true,"name":"Palmer \u0026 Co.  Brut Réserve - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":9,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"3446281100034"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-_-Co-Brut-Reserve-Champagne.jpg?v=1532558327"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Palmer-_-Co-Brut-Reserve-Champagne.jpg?v=1532558327","options":["Size"],"content":"\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\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":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":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":29616981639277,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"BOLLI_GRA_ANNEE_08","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Bollinger La Grande Annee '08 - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":23999,"weight":2000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"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"],"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"}

{"id":1400153604205,"title":"Devaux Cuvée D Brut Rosé","handle":"devaux-cuvee-d-rose-brut-champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid we just arrive in Provence? We could swear from the light salmon-orange colour and that savoury yet fragrant raspberry, redcurrant and faint white pepper that we were drinking a Provençal style Rosé with bubbles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a subtle and elegant style with lots of soft red fruit charm and graceful acidity. Great sensation on the tongue with the extended aging providing plenty of mouthfeel, texture and freshness at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy juicy, savoury styles of Rosé then dive into this with some friends. This is on par with any Grande Marque Rosé and in some instances better. There, we said it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot noir 55% from Côte des Bar (with 10 % red addition) and Chardonnay 45% coming from the Côte des Blancs. First pressing juices only from selected vineyards including a majority of «Coeur de cuvée» pressing juices. It is also a low dosage at 6 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This marries strawberry and cherry fruits with subtly complex pastry and grilled nuts to fine effect. The palate has a toast thread that feeds through a long, fleshy and elegant finish.\u003cbr\u003e A really polished, great Champagne.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFounded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux, the house was then managed by three inspiring women who led the family winery with remarkable energy and talent in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDevaux is located in the far south of Champagne in an area known as the Cotes des Bar, where big luscious pinot noir fruit is the hero. Approximately 100 hectares of their huge land holding is dedicated to making the house champagne of Devaux, with the remaining fruit sold to other producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis champagne is a fabulous start if you are taking the first step to move away from the grand-marque, big-brands that you have bought for many years. It is a really well produced range of wines which will totally satisfy your guests at a soiree.\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 field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe're thinking of a good ol' fashioned Prawn Cocktail but perhaps a bit fancier, a là Heston Blumenthal. Schmancy sauce, King or Tiger prawns and crisp iceberg lettuce. 'Microphone hits the floor.'\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-09-11T15:04:18+10:00","created_at":"2018-08-22T19:26:33+10:00","vendor":"Devaux","type":"Rosé","tags":["Region: Côte des Bar","Taste: 40% Reserve Wines","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Perpetual Solera","Taste: Pinot Noir Dominant","Taste: Raspberry","Taste: Redcurrant","Taste: Savoury","Taste: White Pepper","Year: NV"],"price":8999,"price_min":8999,"price_max":8999,"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":12988987801709,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DEVAUX_CUVEE_D_ROSE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3882781769837,"product_id":1400153604205,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-08-22T19:31:16+10:00","updated_at":"2018-08-22T19:31:16+10:00","alt":null,"width":804,"height":2664,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Devaux-D-Rose-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1534930276","variant_ids":[12988987801709]},"available":true,"name":"Devaux Cuvée D Brut Rosé - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8999,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":2,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"3277762308058"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Devaux-D-Rose-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1534930276"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Devaux-D-Rose-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1534930276","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eDid we just arrive in Provence? We could swear from the light salmon-orange colour and that savoury yet fragrant raspberry, redcurrant and faint white pepper that we were drinking a Provençal style Rosé with bubbles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a subtle and elegant style with lots of soft red fruit charm and graceful acidity. Great sensation on the tongue with the extended aging providing plenty of mouthfeel, texture and freshness at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy juicy, savoury styles of Rosé then dive into this with some friends. This is on par with any Grande Marque Rosé and in some instances better. There, we said it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot noir 55% from Côte des Bar (with 10 % red addition) and Chardonnay 45% coming from the Côte des Blancs. First pressing juices only from selected vineyards including a majority of «Coeur de cuvée» pressing juices. It is also a low dosage at 6 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This marries strawberry and cherry fruits with subtly complex pastry and grilled nuts to fine effect. The palate has a toast thread that feeds through a long, fleshy and elegant finish.\u003cbr\u003e A really polished, great Champagne.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFounded in 1846 by brothers Jules and Auguste Devaux, the house was then managed by three inspiring women who led the family winery with remarkable energy and talent in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDevaux is located in the far south of Champagne in an area known as the Cotes des Bar, where big luscious pinot noir fruit is the hero. Approximately 100 hectares of their huge land holding is dedicated to making the house champagne of Devaux, with the remaining fruit sold to other producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis champagne is a fabulous start if you are taking the first step to move away from the grand-marque, big-brands that you have bought for many years. It is a really well produced range of wines which will totally satisfy your guests at a soiree.\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 field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe're thinking of a good ol' fashioned Prawn Cocktail but perhaps a bit fancier, a là Heston Blumenthal. Schmancy sauce, King or Tiger prawns and crisp iceberg lettuce. 'Microphone hits the floor.'\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1488094068845,"title":"Drappier Signature Blanc de Blancs","handle":"drappier-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nv","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere's something to freshen up your day. Lively chardonnay comprises 95% of this wine with the rest being one of the original and almost forgotten grape varieties, known as 'Blanc Vrai' or Pinot Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose suggests juicy white peach and fresh pear with some added floral notes such as jasmine thanks to the Pinot Blanc. The sensation is very mineral-driven, with pleasant biscuit and cream showing a supple and seductive finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to have such a wine in our midst and you should show this off to your friends at your next dinner party. The forgotten grape is always a great conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage: 8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvées, they have a range including a ‘Sulphur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘Blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\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 field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe are still pondering this. Please check back later...\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-11-14T21:44:54+11:00","created_at":"2018-11-14T21:25:46+11:00","vendor":"Drappier","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Exclusive","Kyri's Selection","Region: Urville","Taste: Aged 3 Years on Lees","Taste: Almond","Taste: Biscuit","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Floral","Taste: Malolactic Fermention","Taste: Mineral","Taste: No Filtration","Taste: Organic","Taste: Peach","Taste: Pear","Taste: Stainless Steel Fermentation","Taste: Textural","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":8899,"price_min":8899,"price_max":8899,"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":13831937556589,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DRAPPIER_BDB","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Drappier Signature Blanc de Blancs - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":8899,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":288,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Drapper-Brut-Blanc-De-Blancs.jpg?v=1544593204"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Emperor-Champagne-Drapper-Brut-Blanc-De-Blancs.jpg?v=1544593204","options":["Please select"],"content":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere's something to freshen up your day. Lively chardonnay comprises 95% of this wine with the rest being one of the original and almost forgotten grape varieties, known as 'Blanc Vrai' or Pinot Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose suggests juicy white peach and fresh pear with some added floral notes such as jasmine thanks to the Pinot Blanc. The sensation is very mineral-driven, with pleasant biscuit and cream showing a supple and seductive finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to have such a wine in our midst and you should show this off to your friends at your next dinner party. The forgotten grape is always a great conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnly the juices from first pressing – the cuvées - are used with mechanical low-pressure presses and use of gravity to avoid pumping, which avoids oxidisation. Minimal use of sulphur; Natural settling; Alcoholic fermentation for roughly 2 weeks at low temperature; followed by total and natural malolactic fermentation; No filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssemblage – 100% of the wines are made in stainless steel vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. After bottling, the cuvée is aged for at least 2-3 years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDosage: 8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1808 the Drappier family has used its skill to select parcels of land, which are particularly well exposed and extremely rich in limestone. They are located in the small village of Urville in the Côte des Bar where Pinot Noir, the predominant grape variety, finds its purest expression and allows the production of very elegant, aromatic wines. With an annual production of some 1.5 million bottles, they are considerably larger than a small grower, but not quite of the size of the Grande Marques in and around Reims and Epernay. Drappier is one of the foremost producers in the region which is highly respected amongst its peers like Cédric Bouchard, Marie-Courtin, Vouette et Sorbée, and Jacques Lassaigne. They own 55 hectares of vineyards and use another 50 hectares under contract with other growers. A an interesting historical fact is that Charles de Gaulle (the Former Minister of the Armed Forces in France) was very fond of their Champagne and they named a cuvée after him. Amongst their range of excellent cuvées, they have a range including a ‘Sulphur free’, ‘Zero dosage’, and a ‘Blanc de blancs’ that contains a forgotten grape called Blanc Vrai.\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 field=\"recipename\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWe are still pondering this. Please check back later...\u003c\/p\u003e"}