{"title":"Champagne Focus 12 Sept 25","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bollinger-special-cuvee-champagne-nv","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne NV","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurely the most underpriced champagne on the market today, yet one of the most complex. The 60\/25\/15% pinot noir\/chardonnay\/pinot meunier blend is of scant importance compared with the 400 components with 60% reserves, the oldest 8+ years old. Majestically complex and layered in a jewelled crown of freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points James Halliday's Top 100 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003eVariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e- Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume \u003c\/strong\u003e- 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca id=\"more_desc_btn\" href=\"#pro_more_desc\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pro_more_desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger is a true Champagne icon, celebrated for its uniquely distinctive wines and unwavering dedication to quality. It stands apart thanks to an obsessive attention to detail and the preservation of traditional, labor-intensive methods, making it both a guardian of heritage and a symbol of innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of Bollinger’s work reflects its pursuit of perfection. Known worldwide for producing powerful, refined Champagnes—both Non-Vintage and Vintage—their approach combines several exceptional practices that, together, are unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir vineyards span 405 acres, mostly Grand or Premier Cru, supplying about two-thirds of their needs. A quality charter set decades ago requires at least 60% of their production to come from their own vines, underscoring their focus on quality over quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger is synonymous with Pinot Noir, the most challenging grape to grow in the region, which makes up around 60% of their plantings and always dominates their blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also the only Champagne house with its own cooperage, maintaining 3,000 oak barrels for fermenting base wines. Their sole cooper repairs, rather than builds, barrels—some over 60 years old—preserving this rare craft. All Vintage wines are fermented entirely in barrels, both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, a practice unique among major producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608368656568,"sku":"3052853075909","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/Bollinger-Champagne-Special-Cuvee-Brut_webp.png?v=1728013832"},{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-2015","title":"Bollinger La Grande Annee 2015","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(224, 56, 23);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes in dedicated gift box as depicted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Enticing, fragrant aromas of toast, lemon zest and an earthy-smoky nuance lead to a palate of subtle Bosc-pear, mango, papaya, even pineapple flavors. Lifted by fresh acidity on the medium-bodied palate, the wine keeps unfolding in toasted walnuts, honey and a dash of bitter marmalade. It’s mouth-filling, alive with acidity and full of finesse.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Bollinger's 2015 Brut Grand Année is an intriguing wine in that is clearly reflects the decision to pick on the later side in order to avoid vegetal notes derived from the mismatch of alcoholic and phenolic ripeness. \"Balance was hard to achieve in 2015,\" Chef de Cave Denis Bunner notes. \"At 10% in sugar, the fruit was simply not ripe. We had to wait to reach the optimal window of ripeness.\" Bunner also opted to increase the Chardonnay, so the blend is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, as opposed to the more typical 70\/30 blend, with more Verzenay than Aÿ in the Pinots. Dried citrus peel, sage, menthol, sage, tangerine peel and spice build with some coaxing. Light tropical overtones develop with aeration. There's real density and textural richness here. This will be a fascinating vintage to follow. Stylistically, it is the complete opposite from the much more linear 2014 that precedes it. Dosage is 8 grams per liter. Disgorged: May 2023.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e '\u003cspan\u003eThis expressive Champagne features a rich, well-spiced range of flavors chiseled by well-honed, integrated acidity, which lends a racy feel to the ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit and notes of salted almond, pink grapefruit granita, crystallized honey and pickled ginger that ride the raw silk–like mousse. Hints of chalk and spring blossoms play on the clean-cut, lasting finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003eVariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e- Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; 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Its color is achieved by letting the grapes macerate for a few hours after pressing to obtain the perfect juice hue. This delicate process is challenging as achieving the desired color is difficult, making it less common than blending white with red. With greater structure than a blended rosé, this exceptional Rose Champagne boasts strong berry aromas and flavors, making it more enjoyable with a meal than as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(212, 54, 23);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComes in a dedicated gift box as pictured\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e - France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e - Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub Region \u003c\/strong\u003e- Chigny-les-roses\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca id=\"more_desc_btn\" href=\"#pro_more_desc\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pro_more_desc\"\u003eThe story of Champagne Gardet began at the end of the 19th Century with Charles Gardet (1870-1913). The house owns around 7 ha of premier cru vineyards around the home village of Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes and Rilly la Montagne. The long tirage time and the use of a high proportion of reserve wine has marked the house style, and in fact is a distinguishing feature of Champagne Gardet. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766116810936,"sku":"16810936","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/GARDET-Rose-de-Saignee-1er-Cru-Millesime-2011.png?v=1757049482"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/collections\/champagne-focus-12-sept-25.oembed","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}