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The domaine is comprised of organically farmed old vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—50 years old on average – from some of the most prized vineyards in all of Champagne, including the famed Les Crayères in Ambonnay. Egly’s wines are aged extensively on the lees (up to 10 years) that lend the wines a distinctively vinous quality. 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He leaves the wine from the current harvest on the lees in barrel for two years, before combining it with the perpetual reserve for a third year of aging. Only then does Guillaume put it into bottle for the secondary fermentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat—plus the Kimmeridgian chalk soil—allows Largillier to develop complexity and palate texture like no other “young” Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume started his own label in 2009 with a small parcel in Cramant, Au Dessus du Gros Mont, that he inherited from his grandmother.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012, he teamed with Aube grower Jerome Coessens to craft the barrel-aged Largillier, a champagne like no other. Guillaume likens it to the Rioja Gran Reserva whites of earlier generations. With less than 50 cases of Au Dessus du Gros Mont and 300 cases of Largillier produced, Guillaume’s wines have rapidly joined the list of Champagne’s great cult wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guillaume Selosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333444522273,"sku":"P-10985","price":620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/stockwinephoto_61.png?v=1692039183"},{"product_id":"nv-mousse-fils-les-vignes-de-mon-village-brut-champagne-france-3l-jeroboam","title":"NV Moussé Fils \"Les Vignes de Mon Village\" Brut Nature, Champagne, France 3L -JEROBOAM","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThis blend of the finest vintages is made of 100% Meunier, only from Cuisles. It has the particularity to be bottled and aged with a cork.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore we created this Brut Nature non-vintage Champagne, our vintage cuvée Special Club was the only 100% Meunier in our range. The idea behind Les Vignes de Mon Village was to create an outstanding Champagne, aged in bottles sealed with cork, that would still appeal to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is also a tribute to Jean Marc Moussé, who adored Meunier and was the mayor of Cuisles during 25 years. Vinification includes: Micro vinification in small stainless tanks, malolactic Fermentation, filtration with earth filters, no fining, aged in cork-sealed bottles, zero Dosage: 0 g\/l. Aged for 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocated in a small valley perpendicular to the Marne river, in the village of Cuisles, our estate has been growing a very unique Meunier on a green clay terroir since 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOur vineyard is spread on 3 different villages for the most part, yet all our plots are located on the same slope, all south exposed. Everyday, we are making every effort to step aside and highlight this variety and this unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOur ancestors have been growers from father to son for 12 generations, and winemakers for 4 generations. Today we are rethinking every step and action to limit our environmental impact. Nature is our working tool; it is our duty to look after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eVinification happens with the least possible intervention, and clear objectives: pure and natural Meunier, with tension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mousse Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333445931297,"sku":"210000014908","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0045_9decbca7-ad0c-4803-a8bb-9a84563df5be.png?v=1692039187"},{"product_id":"2012-vilmart-cie-les-blanches-voies-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-champagne-france","title":"2012 Vilmart \u0026 Cie \"Les Blanches Voies\" Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vilmart \u0026amp; Cie vineyards all come from Montagne de Reims. This is 100% Chardonnay grapes all harvested in 2012 from two vineyard sites: Rilly-la-Montagne Premier Cru and Blanches Voies. In typical Vilmart fashion, this wine sees no malo, and is aged for 10 months in barrique. It sees an extensive time on lees at 84 months! Expect a gorgeously round and textured finish on this ageable champagne!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie looks back at a long history of grape growing and winemaking. It was founded as récoltant manipulant house in 1890 by Désiré Vilmart, in the village of Rilly-la-Montagne. Today, Laurent Champs, the fifth generation of the family, oversees the domaine.\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe estate is located in the western end of the Grand Montagne and most of the holdings here are in the Premier Cru of Rilly-La-Montagne with a few small blocks in neighboring Villers-Allerand. Laurent farms 10 parcels over 11 hectares, an anomaly as most estates have many small parcels. This allows Laurent to farm with organic methods; his father practiced biodynamic viticulture and Laurent continues in this vein.\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLike many of the villages in this area, Rilly faces north. This is the same exposition of Verzenay and Mailly Grand Crus, for example. However, the holdings of Vilmart are in a privileged place. Laurent has a large block of vineyards on a south facing hillside on the other side of the village, in the direction of Montbré, which rises to the north. This vineyard is called Blanches Voies, a due south section of 65-year-old ungrafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines here go into Laurent’s Coeur de Cuvée, his top wine as well as Grand Cellier d’Or, his vintage wine and a new single site Blanc de Blancs, called Blanches Voies. Vilmart’s other parcels are in the south west facing vineyard of Hautes Grèves, another vineyard with both Chardonnay and Pinot planted.\u003cbr data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLaurent ferments and ages all his wines in oak: large 2200–5500-liter foudre and demi-muid for the NV wines and smaller barrique as well as demi-muid for vintage wines. Malolactic fermentation is always blocked, giving the wines a crisp acidic structure coupled with the richness of the fermentation and aging regimen. Vilmart’s wines are at once ripe and structured, perfectly walking the line between hedonism and austerity, expertly balanced, and always exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Vilmart \u0026amp; Cie. is not only one of the greatest grower-estates in Champagne, but one of the finest Champagne producers of any type in the region. ” Peter Liem\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vilmart and Cie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333463757089,"sku":"210000012748","price":459.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0001_1.png?v=1692039229"},{"product_id":"nv-gonet-medeville-tradition-1er-cru-brut-champagne-france-3l-jeroboam","title":"NV Gonet-Médeville \"Tradition\" 1er cru Brut, Champagne, France 3L JEROBOAM","description":"","brand":"Gonet-Médeville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333458841889,"sku":"210000015331","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"2008-krug-brut-champagne-france","title":"2008 Krug, Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eAt the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. A Krug Vintage is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every Krug Vintage is different: it is the Music of the year, captured by Krug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eKrug 2008 is the elegant and intense story of a cool and balanced year, nicknamed “Classic Beauty” by the House’s Tasting Committee members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eThe year 2008 was one of Champagne’s coolest in 14 years, and also one of the region’s least sunny in almost half a century. A superb vintage, it was a classic northern climate, one that has not been seen much since. Rainfall was normal, the summer was dry, and temperatures were constant throughout the growing season. This absence of extremes resulted in slow and steady grape maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eUnder these circumstances, the fruit was intense, elegant and beautifully structured. Unexpected heterogeneity in the vines brought great complexity, with a very complete spectrum of flavours and aromas observed upon harvest. For the final blend, the House’s Cellar Master selected wines best exhibiting the flavours, aromas, and complexity of the year. It was brought to life in a composition marked by the beauty, complexity and elegant structure of 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eFor the final creation, the selected plots’ wines were those best exhibiting the outstanding character of 2008. Pinot Noir plots’ wines (53%) constitute over half of the blend and come primarily from emblematic plots in the Montagne de Reims Sud including Aÿ, Mareuil, Bouzy and Ambonnay. Meunier plots’ wines (25%) bring tension and citrus, while aromatic Chardonnay plots’ wines (22%) imbue the blend with fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eThe beautiful, precise and harmonious profile of Krug 2008 comes after 12 years in the cellars, gaining in expression, harmony and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe House was established in Reims in 1843, by Joseph Krug, a visionary non-conformist with an uncompromising philosophy. Having understood that the true essence of Champagne is pleasure itself, \u003c\/span\u003ehis dream was to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePaying close attention to the vineyard’s character, respecting the individuality of each plot and its wine, as well as building an extensive library of reserve wines from many different years allowed Joseph Krug to fulfill his dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eWith a very original approach to Champagne making, he decided to go beyond the notion of vintage to create the most generous expression of Champagne, every year. Thus, he founded a House in which all Champagnes are of the same level of distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eSix generations of the Krug family have perpetuated this dream, enriching the founder’s vision and savoir-faire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333460218145,"sku":"081753834272","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/IMG_0009_1.png?v=1692039226"},{"product_id":"2006-krug-clos-du-mesnil-blanc-de-blancs-brut-champagne-france","title":"2008 Krug  \"Clos du Mesnil\" Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the House of Krug, every Krug Vintage celebrates the distinct character of a particular year. A Krug Vintage is a blend of the most expressive wines from a single year enhanced by a stay of over ten years in the cellars. Every Krug Vintage is different: it is the Music of the year, captured by Krug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe year 2006 was considered a hot one in Champagne, with extreme highs and 23 days recorded over 30°C. It was a capricious climate that went from dry periods to intense rainfall - in August, the equivalent of 2 months of rain fell in only 2 weeks. Fortunately, the sun returned to complete the ripening period, shining on a beautiful harvest. The grapes showed balance similar to that of 2002 and 1989, which were also beautiful and generous years. The harvest of the Clos du Mesnil took place between 14 and 16 September 2006 and afforded beautifully mature grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first sight, vibrant luminosity and an intense golden colour redolent of ripe wheat. On the nose, delicate aromas of citrus, barley sugar and dried fruits with balance and freshness. On the palate, it is generous and round with beautiful intensity. Initial hints of madeleine cake and brioche give way to notes of pastry, tarte tatin, lemon meringue, bitter orange and a little spice. The finish is long, with great tension and notes of candied ginger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe House was established in Reims in 1843, by Joseph Krug, a visionary non-conformist with an uncompromising philosophy. Having understood that the true essence of Champagne is pleasure itself, \u003c\/span\u003ehis dream was to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePaying close attention to the vineyard’s character, respecting the individuality of each plot and its wine, as well as building an extensive library of reserve wines from many different years allowed Joseph Krug to fulfill his dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWith a very original approach to Champagne making, he decided to go beyond the notion of vintage to create the most generous expression of Champagne, every year. Thus, he founded a House in which all Champagnes are of the same level of distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSix generations of the Krug family have perpetuated this dream, enriching the founder’s vision and savoir-faire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333541155105,"sku":"210000012833","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/products\/krug.jpg?v=1692039807"},{"product_id":"nv-krug-champagne-rose-24th-edition-champagne-france","title":"NV Krug Champagne Rose \"24th edition\" Champagne, France","description":"","brand":"Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333541679393,"sku":"P-4409","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"2013-champagne-salon-le-mesnil-champagne-france","title":"2013 Champagne Salon “Le Mesnil” Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne, France","description":"","brand":"salon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363470819617,"sku":"210000016768","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/IMG_0028_1.png?v=1700141922"},{"product_id":"2013-dhondt-grellet-les-nogers-blanc-de-blancs-premier-cru-extra-brut-champagne-france","title":"2013 Dhondt-Grellet \"Les Nogers\" Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Extra Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eStarting with the 2012, Adrien started to bottle the wine under the name of the lieu dit - \"Les Nogers\". Adrien’s parcel in Les Nogers is of old vines, now over 50 years old. It is a particularly interesting lieu dit because it is a continuation on the same hill as Le Bateau (Cramant) but in the village of Cuis. His parcel begins with sandy-clay, becoming chalkier as you ascend the slope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eIn 1986, Eric Dhondt and Edith Grellet decided to stop selling off grapes to negociants and started Dhondt-Grellet. Their focus on farming translated into honest Champagnes from great holdings across the Côte des Blancs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir son, Adrien, now in his 20s, has taken over the winemaking and is quickly bringing his family's wines to another level. He has slowly increased the range of Champagnes produced by isolating their holdings across the villages of Cramant and Cuis and bottling pure expressions of Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Dhondt family have worked with a perpetual reserve since they began estate bottling in 1986. After drawing off 30% of his reserves for the new year’s tirage, Adrien replenishes the loss with wine kept back from the new vintage and racks the resulting blend to barrel—accompanied by the fresh lees of the latest vintage—in May. Come harvest time, when empty barrels are needed, the perpetual reserve is returned to tank. Each year, the process is repeated, ensuring the domaine’s barrels are never empty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAdrien uses organic \u0026amp; biodynamic practices but he is not seeking certification, preferring to work in the spirit of what he calls “peasant viticulture,” using no synthetic products, no herbicides or insecticides, enriching his soils with homemade compost and, as of Spring 2021, plowing each plot with his horse, Thor. His philosophy is to have a living soil with a healthy balance between microbial life and the vine. In the vines, there’s a lot of manual work: he prunes short and debuds severely to limit yields and produce ripe, concentrated fruit at harvest time. 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Winston Churchill famously favored the house, inspiring the prestige cuvée that bears his name. Today, Pol Roger continues to craft Champagne rooted in tradition, integrity, and quiet excellence, producing wines that speak to both immediacy and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederick Wildman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51969420394785,"sku":"210000018806","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/pol.webp?v=1762626966"},{"product_id":"2015-bereche-et-fils-une-champagne-france","title":"2015 Bérêche Et Fils \"Une\", Champagne, France","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-690bb0e7-baf4-832a-8f3a-e51b9e1f8d6f-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e958923e-b74f-42e5-8503-a1ebcc6a9655\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e“Une”\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly “Côte”) is a limited-production, terroir-focused cuvée crafted from a single parcel and a single vintage—here, the excellent and structured 2015 vintage. It typically features 100% Chardonnay from the chalk-rich terroir of Ludes in the Montagne de Reims or another precisely chosen lieu-dit, reflecting Raphaël Bérêche’s desire to express singular identities within Champagne’s complex mosaic of soils and exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eVinified in oak barrels with native yeasts, the wine undergoes no malolactic fermentation, preserving crystalline acidity and structural tension. It is aged under natural cork during secondary fermentation, a hallmark of the domaine's style, which encourages gentle oxidation and builds complexity. Dosage is minimal (typically 2–3g\/L), and the wine is disgorged after extended lees aging, which adds depth and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003ePair with butter-poached lobster, aged Gruyère, or creamy mushroom risotto. Though already expressive, this Champagne will evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eBérêche et Fils is one of Champagne’s most acclaimed grower estates, led by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche. Based in Ludes, on the Montagne de Reims, the domaine has become a reference point for terroir-expressive, meticulously crafted Champagnes. Their work—both in the vineyard and the cellar—fuses tradition with innovation: organic farming, hand-harvesting, barrel vinification, bottling under cork, and minimal intervention at every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2577\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith a deep respect for history and a relentless pursuit of detail, Bérêche produces Champagnes that are intellectual and soulful, always rooted in place. Cuvées like \u003cem data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e“Une”\u003c\/em\u003e are the purest articulation of their philosophy: a wine of a single year, from a single site, revealing the complexity and individuality that Champagne can offer when handled with vision and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51975728398625,"sku":"210000018715","price":570.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_18_e59bca2e-eb6e-492f-96fe-daa967cab233.png?v=1762385703"},{"product_id":"2008-bollinger-r-d-extra-brut-champagne-france","title":"2008 Bollinger \"R.D.\", Extra-Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2008 R.D. is composed of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from 18 crus—predominantly Grand and Premier Cru sites including Aÿ, Verzenay, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. After fermentation in old oak barrels and partial malolactic conversion, the wine spent over 13 years on the lees before disgorgement in 2022, showcasing the \"Recently Disgorged\" (R.D.) philosophy Bollinger pioneered: late disgorgement to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity while revealing the complexity that only time can deliver. The dosage is kept low (3 g\/L), allowing the wine’s purity and terroir expression to shine. Expect layers of roasted almond, citrus peel, and iodine minerality to unfold with air. A wine for contemplative sipping or elegant pairings such as langoustine, truffle risotto, or aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in 1829 in Aÿ, Bollinger is one of Champagne’s most iconic and steadfastly traditional houses. Family-owned and fiercely independent, Bollinger is known for its Pinot Noir-dominant blends, barrel fermentation, and extended lees aging—all hallmarks of its full-bodied, vinous style. With over 170 hectares of vineyards, many Grand Cru, Bollinger emphasizes sustainable viticulture and meticulous parcel selection. The R.D. label, introduced in 1967, epitomizes Madame Bollinger’s vision of a Champagne that evolves in bottle but retains dazzling freshness through late disgorgement. Today, the house remains committed to producing wines of depth, precision, and timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vintus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978872291617,"sku":"210000020774","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/rd.jpg?v=1762626142"},{"product_id":"nv-jacques-selosse-champagne-substance-blanc-de-blancs-champagne-france","title":"NV Jacques Selosse Champagne “Substance” Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eSubstance\u003c\/em\u003e is Jacques Selosse’s most emblematic cuvée—a perpetual solera of Chardonnay from the Grand Cru village of Avize, started in 1986 and built layer by layer each year. Rather than a conventional non-vintage blend, it’s a singular expression of terroir across time. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, undergoing full malolactic fermentation and extended aging on lees. No dosage is added, allowing the full transparency of place and process to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eAromatically profound, it blends oxidative notes of sherry-like nuttiness with the chalky precision of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay. The palate is both luxurious and austere—dense with ripe orchard fruit, spice, and toasted almond, yet bracing with acidity and marine minerality. This is a gastronomic Champagne, best paired with aged Comté, roasted poultry, or umami-rich dishes like seared scallops with brown butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eJacques Selosse, led by Anselme Selosse and now joined by his son Guillaume, is among the most influential grower-producers in Champagne. Based in Avize, the domaine farms around 7.5 hectares across Grand Cru villages such as Avize, Cramant, and Aÿ, all cultivated biodynamically or organically with meticulous care. Anselme Selosse’s philosophy draws heavily from Burgundian principles—emphasizing terroir, minimal intervention, and aging in oak—to craft Champagnes of singular depth and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2353\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSelosse’s wines are often described as cerebral and emotional; they challenge convention and reward patience. \u003cem data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eSubstance\u003c\/em\u003e, in particular, stands as a testament to Anselme’s vision: a Champagne that speaks not just of a place, but of time, intention, and uncompromising craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51995100283169,"sku":"210000020792","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/BHSTOCKWINEPHOTO-donotedit_29_d6e1a757-1f19-4d20-ad63-cd6394a09c94.png?v=1763076695"},{"product_id":"2017-ulysse-collin-le-jardin-dulysse-extra-brut-champagne-france","title":"2017 Ulysse Collin  “Le Jardin d'Ulysse” Extra Brut, Champagne, France","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eLe Jardin d’Ulysse is a multi-parcel cuvée composed of roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from several organically farmed sites in the Côteaux du Petit Morin. The 2017 base vintage is complemented by reserve wines held in barrel, adding complexity and richness to the final blend. Fermentation and aging occur entirely in oak barrels with native yeasts, and the wine is bottled with minimal dosage as Extra Brut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eThe result is a Champagne that balances richness and tension, with aromas of golden apple, orange peel, marzipan, and chalk. On the palate, it's textured and detailed, with a creamy mousse and a firm mineral spine. Aged on lees for extended time before disgorgement, it finishes long and dry, with a savory, citrus-laced edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUlysse Collin is one of Champagne’s most revered grower-producers, based in the village of Congy in the Côteaux du Petit Morin. Founded by Olivier Collin, the domaine is known for single-vineyard, barrel-aged Champagnes that emphasize terroir, texture, and complexity. Farming is organic, and winemaking is low-intervention, with native fermentations and long lees aging. 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There is no \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003echaptalization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e , and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e is fully completed to bring volume and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003eAn Extra Brut Champagne, dosage of 1 g\/l, aged in oak barrels with malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Dhondt-Grellet was established in 1986 in the village of Flavigny, just outside Avize, when Éric Dhondt and Édith Grellet chose to begin estate bottling their own wines. The Dhondt family, originally Belgian farmers, had acquired vineyards in the Sézannais in the 1960s, while the Grellet family is rooted in Cuis and Cramant. Starting with just two hectares, the domaine has since expanded to roughly three times its original size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new chapter began in 2012, when Adrien took over winemaking at the age of 22. Today, he works alongside his sister Alice in continuing to shape the domaine’s direction, refining its focus on Chardonnay grown across the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning, the family has maintained a perpetual reserve, forming a quiet but essential part of the domaine’s identity. Each year, a portion is drawn off for tirage and replenished with wine from the new vintage before being returned to barrel on its lees. The reserve is moved back to tank ahead of harvest, and the cycle repeats—ensuring continuity while keeping the barrels in constant use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent vintages mark an important step in the domaine’s evolution. The 2021 harvest, in particular, forms the backbone of several key cuvées, often supported by reserve wines to balance the vintage’s natural tension. 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Composed of approximately 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir, sourced entirely from 100% Grand Cru vineyards, the wine is vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aged on lees for over 10 years before release. With no malolactic fermentation, it retains remarkable precision and age-defying structure. This cuvée is crafted to express both richness and finesse—ideal with refined pairings such as lobster, turbot with beurre blanc, or aged gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is one of Champagne’s most storied and respected houses, known for innovation, elegance, and consistency. Under the long-term direction of the Nonancourt family, Laurent-Perrier has pioneered fresh, Chardonnay-driven styles and long lees aging across its range. Grand Siècle is its pinnacle, launched in 1959 by Bernard de Nonancourt as a revolutionary prestige cuvée—not a vintage Champagne, but a blend of vintages selected to exceed the sum of their parts. 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Fermented and aged in stainless steel and neutral oak, followed by extended lees aging, this Extra Brut Champagne highlights delicate citrus and floral notes while maintaining a bright, linear structure. It is a Champagne built for both immediate enjoyment and graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1986, Eric Dhondt and Edith Grellet decided to stop selling off grapes to negociants and started Dhondt-Grellet. Their focus on farming translated into honest Champagnes from great holdings across the Côte des Blancs. Their son, Adrien, now in his 20s, has taken over the winemaking and is quickly bringing his family's wines to another level. He has slowly increased the range of Champagnes produced by isolating their holdings across the villages of Cramant and Cuis and bottling pure expressions of Chardonnay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dhondt family have worked with a perpetual reserve since they began estate bottling in 1986. After drawing off 30% of his reserves for the new year’s tirage, Adrien replenishes the loss with wine kept back from the new vintage and racks the resulting blend to barrel—accompanied by the fresh lees of the latest vintage—in May. Come harvest time, when empty barrels are needed, the perpetual reserve is returned to tank. Each year, the process is repeated, ensuring the domaine’s barrels are never empty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrien uses organic \u0026amp; biodynamic practices but he is not seeking certification, preferring to work in the spirit of what he calls “peasant viticulture,” using no synthetic products, no herbicides or insecticides, enriching his soils with homemade compost and, as of Spring 2021, plowing each plot with his horse, Thor. His philosophy is to have a living soil with a healthy balance between microbial life and the vine. In the vines, there’s a lot of manual work: he prunes short and debuds severely to limit yields and produce ripe, concentrated fruit at harvest time. 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During those eight months of élevage, the wines are topped up when Dhondt deems it is appropriate judicious: “about every month and a half, I’d say, but I decide whether to top up—and whether to perform bâtonnage—by tasting.” As of 2020 Adrien is now uses almost exclusively oak barrels for his wines with the exception of the Dans Un Premier Temps, where he uses a combination of barrel and inox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52543958024481,"sku":"210000021609","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/4_4e433fef-de51-409b-8967-553375a33e6c.png?v=1775594702"},{"product_id":"2006-dom-perignon-p2-champagne-france","title":"2006 Dom Perignon \"P2\", Champagne, France","description":null,"brand":"Moet \u0026 Chandon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865361084705,"sku":"210000011060","price":609.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/p7f8eblsqeeunaasqmtt.png?v=1781801493"}],"url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/collections\/best-champagne.oembed?page=3","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}